Steward A. "Stew" Sparks Jr., 82, Fayetteville, died Oct. 7, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, Steward A. and Cecelia Shellhart Sparks Sr. Private graveside services were held. Survivors include his wife, Betty Sparks, Fayetteville; sons, Steward A. "Sam" and Nancy Sparks, Jacksonville, Fla.; a daughter, Edith "Hannah" Sparks, Marietta; stepchildren, Brian Joubert, New Orleans, and Kevin and Geri Joubert, Mt. Pleasant, S.C.; and grandchildren, Jeremy Sparks and Amy Sparks. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.