Obituary Listing

Apr 19, 2024

Dennis Lamar Winters, 57, of South Pittsburg, TN passed away on Friday, April 19, 2024.

Dennis was born with two holes in his heart that led doctors to believe he would not survive past the age of three. Against all odds, he did not just survive, he thrived. With 30 years of service on the South Pittsburg...

Apr 12, 2024

Pamela Joyce Breksa, 68, of Monteagle, TN, passed away peacefully Friday, April 12, 2024, at her home.

She was a loving mother and grandmother.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Bearnice Cloer; brother, Philip Cloer, and the love of her life David Adkins.

She is survived by her children,...

Mar 30, 2024

Sharon Griffin Culpepper, 88 of South Pittsburg went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 30, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She trusted God deeply and committed her life to serving God and her family.

Sharon was born on May 22, 1935, in Bridgeport, Alabama to Perry Spiller and Audrey Stanley Griffin.  Sharon...

Mar 24, 2024

Katherine Denise Griffith, 64, born May 3, 1959, recently passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2024.  Known to family and friends as Kat or Kathy. She was a gentle caring soul that never met a stranger.  To know Kat was to love her.  Kat was such a loving wife of 34 years, aunt, and surrogate mom to so many....

Mar 24, 2024

L. Robert Beene

Lemuel "Robert" Beene, 83, went to be with the Lord on March 23, 2024.

He is preceded in death by his father, George Patton Beene and mother, Anna Lee Walker Beene, of Jasper, TN and his brother George Patton Beene, Jr. (Cotton) and his wife, Barbara of Little Rock, AR.

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Mar 22, 2024

James "JJ" Jackson, Jr.

December 19, 1954- March 22, 2024

James "JJ" Jackson, Jr., 69, of South Pittsburg, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, March 22, 2024, with his beloved wife Annie Jane by his side.

JJ was born in Chicago, Ill, in 1954 to his late parents, James, and...

Mar 21, 2024

Robert Dean Pippenger Jr.,59, of Chattanooga, TN, formerly of Jasper, Tennessee TN., passed away peacefully on March 21, 2024, at home with his family beside him.

Rob was born January 5, 1965, to Robert Dean Pippenger Sr. and Diahana Jones Pippenger in Jasper, Tennessee.  He graduated from Marion County High School and attended the University of Tennessee...

Mar 15, 2024

Holly Jane Castle, 62, of South Pittsburg TN passed away Friday, March 15th at a Chattanooga hospital.

Holly was born on August 2, 1961, to Rose Cline Castle and Rance Castle Jr.

Holly was raised in the South Pittsburg community.  Holly attended school at the Orange Grove Center, where she later became a resident.

Mar 11, 2024

Meredith Cristine (Cristy) Collier,

Cristy Moss Collier, 50, of South Pittsburg, Tn, passed away Monday, March 11 from cancer.

Cristy was born on November 19, 1973 to Jerry Don and June Moss along with her twin sister. Raised in the Sweetens Cove Community, Cristy attended school in South Pittsburg from K-12. She earned her BS...

Mar 5, 2024

Samuel T. "Butch" Haskew 75, passed away peacefully at his home in Fiery Gizzard Cove on Tuesday, March 5, 2024.

He was born in Fiery Gizzard Cove on the same family farm on February 18, 1949.

A member of the South Pittsburg High School senior class of 1969.

He worked for over fifty...

Mar 1, 2024

Mayme Ruth Garner Stewart was born in Orme, TN on January 2, 1930 and died in Jasper, TN on March 1, 2024 at age of 94.

Ruth was born and raised in Orme, TN. She graduated from MTSU with a teaching degree and taught elementary school children for 4 years in Hale Town then 36 years in...

Feb 29, 2024

Dorothy Ann Davis Robinson, 70, of South Pittsburg, TN was born on April 23,1953 to Lucy Louise Gaines and Issac Davis.  She departed her earthly body on February 29, 2024 with her family by her side.

Dorothy was a resident of signature healthcare.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Feb 25, 2024

Barbara Siler Phillips, 81, of Jasper TN passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 25, 2024 at her home after a long illness.

Barbara was born July 6, 1942 in Pleasant Plains AR to the late Harvie G. and Otha Ransom Siler. Although petite in stature she was an outstanding athlete and Valedictorian of her class at Pleasant...

Feb 23, 2024

Marvetta Ruth Dyer Rogers of Chattanooga, TN, formerly of Bridgeport, AL passed away on Friday, February 23, 2024.

Marvetta was preceded in death by her parents Theron Stephen Dyer and Juanita Ballard Dyer, her husband Bobby Joe Rogers and one granddaughter, Shanna Ruth Thomas.

She is survived by one daughter, Robyn Rogers Thomas and son...

Feb 17, 2024

Thomas David Johnson, 91, of South Pittsburg, TN, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 17, 2024 at a healthcare facility with his family by his side.

Thomas was born on August 19, 1932, to the late Thomas Henry and Mary Coffelt Johnson.

He was of Baptist Faith.  He enjoyed hunting and fishing with his friends.  ...

Feb 16, 2024

William Stanley Hargis was born October 01, 1955, and passed away at the too-early age of 68 on February 16, 2024.

He spent much of his life traveling, resided in Florida for many years, and retired in South Pittsburg, TN where much of his family currently resides.

He enjoyed thrifting and collecting cars.  A favorite...

Feb 13, 2024

Venita Fay Benicoff, 83, of Jasper, TN, passed away on  Tuesday, February 13, 2024.

She loved her family, especially her grandchildren and great-great children.

Venita spent a lot of her time reading and painting.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Rickey Benicoff.

She is survived by her children, Cindy...

Feb 7, 2024

Vera Nell Hinton Storey of South Pittsburg, TN passed away on Wednesday February 7th, at the age of 96.

She was born in Manchester, Alabama on September 19, 1927. Vera graduated from the Alabama School of Nursing at Birmingham.  During her 45 years of nursing, she taught nursing classes and served as Director of Nursing at South...

Feb 5, 2024

Jewell Blanche Barnes Blevins, 96, of New Hope, TN, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 2024 at NHC facility after a four-year lengthy stay.

Jewell was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church.

She was a seamstress, and was known for making wedding gowns, cheerleading outfits, doo rags and western shirts as well as other clothing...

Feb 5, 2024

Howard (Corkie) Eugene Owens, age 90, of Chattanooga, passed away on Sunday, February 4, 2024.

Howard was born in Chattanooga to the late Joe and Fronia Owens. Howard attended Kirkman High School until joining the Navy in 1952. Howard served in the Navy during the Korean War.  After the Navy he worked at The Mueller Company as...