Obituary Listing

Sep 26, 2023

Hugh Thomas Morse, 31, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 26.

He was born in South Bend, Indiana and spent most of his life on Signal Mountain.

Taken too early, Hugh was the light of his family's eye and was loved by all who came in contact with him. He was fiercely loved, and he...

Sep 25, 2023

Ann Jo (Ann) Middleton Peoples, of South Pittsburg, TN, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 25, 2023.

Ann was born February 21, 1932, to the late James Aaron and Tennie Jane Middleton, in Bridgeport, AL.

She dedicated her life to serving others as a nurse in several capacities for over forty...

Sep 19, 2023

Kameron Cha'vez Cunningham 30, of South Pittsburg, TN passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2023.

He was born on June 27, 1993, in Chattanooga, TN to Tiffany Cunningham and Anthony Bynum and lovingly raised by Santonio Jenkins.

He accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of Mt. Bethlehem Baptist Church.  He was...

Sep 17, 2023

Mary Frances Shrum Hartline, 86, went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, September 17, 2023, while surrounded by her family and friends.

A native of Gruetli-Laager, TN., Mary Frances was the daughter of the late Marion McKinley Shrum and Equilla Bivens Shrum.  She was a faithful wife and mother to five children, and it was...

Sep 16, 2023

Cathy R. Rush, 68, of Jasper, TN, passed away on Friday, September 16, 2023.

Born in Hanford, California to the late Willard and Shirley Robertson.

Survivors include her husband, James Rush.

The family will have a private service at a later date.

Arrangements are entrusted to Rogers Funeral home, 400 Laurel...

Sep 16, 2023

Charles Kenneth Dalton, 86, of Whitwell, TN passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2023 with his loving family by his side.

Charles retired from Widows Creek Steam Plant as a machinist.  He was a member and Deacon of Baptist Hill Church and a member of the Olive Branch Lodge of Jasper.

He enjoyed camping, singing,...

Sep 14, 2023

Roger Dale Davenport, 63, of South Pittsburg, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2023.

A graveside services will be held on Friday, September 22, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. (CDT) at Mount Olive Cemetery,4902 Mt. Olive Rd, Whitwell, TN 37397.

Arrangements are by Rogers Funeral Home, 400 Laurel Ave, South Pittsburg, Tennessee 37380 (423) 837-7176....

Sep 14, 2023

Patricia Anne (Pat) Bruns McLain, 80, of South Pittsburg, Tennessee passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2023, with her family by her side.

She was born March 17th, 1943, to the late Hank and Nora Bruns in "Philly" Pennsylvania. She attended Notre Dame High School in Chester, PA. She made her way to Tennessee and worked as...

Sep 13, 2023

Doyle Thomas Hickey, 74, of South Pittsburg, TN, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 13, 2023.

Doyle was born August 6, 1949, and was a graduate of South Pittsburg High School class of 1969.

Doyle retired from TVA Widows Creek.  When he was not spending time with his family, he was in his shop woodworking,...

Sep 8, 2023

ROBERT E. (BOB) SHERRILL

11/26/1933 - 9/8/2023

Born in Hixson, Tennessee, Bob moved three years later to South Pittsburg with his parents Ann Anderson and Edgar Bomar Sherrill and sister Earlyne Sherrill Anderson. After graduation from South Pittsburg High School in 1952, Bob attended Middle Tennessee State and then served two years in the Korean...

Sep 1, 2023

Barbara Carter, 86, of Whitwell, TN, went to be with Lord on Friday, September 1, 2023.

Barbara loved spending time and taking care of her beloved puppies.  She enjoyed collecting vintage glassware and loved her flowers.

She was preceded in death by her parents, James B. and Bessie Prestwood; husband, Vernon Carter; son, David Carter;...

Aug 31, 2023

Hilda Kathleen "Katy" Keef Gouger (81), of Whiteside, Tennessee passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 31, 2023.

She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend.

She was a member of Whiteside United Methodist Church.

Katy was born in Whiteside, Tennessee on October 28, 1941.  She was a 1960 graduate of...

Aug 30, 2023

Roy Lee Fowler, 77, of New Hope, Tennessee, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 30, 2023.  He was surrounded by his loving family and will be missed by everyone who knew and loved him.  He was born in Cleveland, TN on November 28, 1945.

He was preceded in death by his father, Haskel...

Aug 24, 2023

Artelia H. Reynolds, 66 of South Pittsburg, TN gained her heavenly wings on Thursday, August 24, 2023, surrounded by her family.

Artelia, better known as "Mrs. Tia", was an active member of Mount Bethlehem Baptist Church until her health wouldn't allow her to attend in person.  Mrs. Tia retired from South Pittsburg Elementary School and Dixie Freeze.  ...

Aug 22, 2023

Sylvia "Jan" Hurst, 67, of South Pittsburg, TN, went to be with the Lord and other loved ones that went on before her Tuesday, August 22, 2023.

She graduated from South Pittsburg High School and was a lifetime resident of South Pittsburg. She worked at many different places over the years with the last 13 years spent...

Aug 19, 2023

Ninnie Vee "Tuffy" Morrison, 87, of Dunlap, TN passed away peacefully, Saturday, August 19, 2023.  Tuffy was born April 12, 1936, to the late Joe and Clara Ashburn in Whitwell, TN.  She was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend. Tuffy has been a faithful Christian woman her entire adult life and a member of the Church of God faith.  ...

Aug 17, 2023

Sam H. Simmons, Jr., 83, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 17, 2023.  He was born in Jasper, TN to Sam H. Simmons and Reba Rice Simmons.

Sam was one of ten children and was the oldest son.

Sam was a born again Christian, devoted to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

His...

Aug 11, 2023

Jerald Vann "Jerry" Colston, 87, of Jasper, Tennessee, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, August 11, 2023. He went peacefully surrounded by his loving family.  Jerry was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and uncle, he was affectionately known as "Fod".  He loved his Lord and Savior, he was a singer, choir director, Sunday School teacher,...

Aug 11, 2023

Baxter Alan McCurry, 27, was born in Chattanooga, TN on April 26, 1996. He tragically lost his life on August 11, 2023.

Baxter grew up in Jasper. He graduated from Whitwell High school, class of 2014. As a student he was best known as an outgoing athlete- playing baseball, football, basketball but above all soccer. He loved...

Aug 10, 2023

Gregor John Wikidal, 62, Born 4/14/1961 in Pasadena CA; passed away 8/10/2023 in Dunlap, TN. Born to immigrant parents seeking a better life, Gregor worked hard until he no longer could physically. He cared for his parents until they both passed away. He followed his family to Tennessee to enjoy retirement.

Survived by his brother Andreas, his...