Obituary Listing

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...

Aug 10, 2023

Osmundsen, Louise , "Weesie"

With great sadness, the Children of Louise "Weesie" Osmundsen, announce her death on Thursday, August 10, 2023.

As per her request, she simply wanted to be remembered as a daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.

She was a member of the Signal Crest United Methodist Church for...

Aug 8, 2023

Joyce Ann Colston, 72, of Jasper, TN, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 8, 2023.

She was a member of Victory Baptist Church in Jasper, Tennessee.  Joyce loved her children and grandchildren and loved playing cards with her friends.

Joyce was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Woodrow Colston and Imogene Haggard Yarworth; grandchildren,...

Jul 28, 2023

Nancy Elizabeth Holmes, 51, of Chattanooga, Tennessee passed away peacefully on Friday, July 28, 2023.

The family will have a service at a later date.

Arrangements are entrusted to Rogers Funeral Home of South Pittsburg, Tennessee, 400 Laurel Avenue, South Pittsburg, Tennessee 37380.

Jul 13, 2023

Lance Fouraker, 42, of Jasper, TN, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 13, 2023.

Lance's favorite things to do are fishing, hiking, playing guitar, camping, The Boat, and most of all spending time with his family and friends.

Preceded in death by his father, Robert "Shorty" Rider; sister, Courtney Rider; grandmother, Elva Hunter; grandfather, Vasco...

Jul 7, 2023

Gerardo Bonilla Rodriguez, 20, of Stevenson,  AL, formerly of Coscomatepec Veracruz, Mexico passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 7, 2023.

Visitation for Family and friends will be on Friday, July 14, 2023 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. (CDT)  at the South Pittsburg chapel of Rogers Funeral Home.

Arrangements are entrusted to Rogers Funeral Home,...

Jun 30, 2023

Shannon Veronica Floyd, 50, of Jasper, Tennessee passed away peacefully on Friday, June 30, 2023.

She was a loving mother and will be missed by all that knew her.

Shannon was preceded in death by her parents, Jean Rheal and Michael Railey.

Survivors include her daughter, Miranda Dagnan; son, Cody Poe; grandsons, Justin...

Jun 26, 2023

Mrs. Betty June Richardson Layne, 89, of Jasper, TN passed away peacefully on Monday, June 26, 2023.

Betty was born on February 13, 1934, to the late Jim and Josey Richardson of Victoria, Tennessee.

Betty was part of the 1953 Graduating Class of Whitwell.  Betty was a dental assistant for 27 years for Dr. Spargo...

Jun 20, 2023

Harm John Henning, 92, of Jasper, TN, passed away peacefully and went home to be with the Lord and his wife Novella on Monday, June 20, 2023.

Harm was preceded in death by his parents, William Harm Henning and Johana Henning, brother. John Henning; sisters, Hilda Burns and Margaret Bruns.

Survivors include his sister, Helene...

Jun 19, 2023

Danny "Boy" Ray Skyles, 54, of South Pittsburg, Tn, passed away on Monday, June 19, 2023.

Danny was Pirates #1 Fan and was a Harvey's Pirate Drive-In Restaurant fan.

Danny was always the life of the party and he never met a stranger, he had a lot of friends and was very well known, he...

Jun 19, 2023

Helen Sue Vaughn Parsons, 95, Jasper, Tn, passed away on June 19, 2023.  She was born in Monroe County, Georgia on May 17, 1928 to Albe and Lois Vaughn.  She was a 1945 graduate of Mary Persons High School in her hometown of Forsyth, GA.  Mrs. Parsons graduated from Tift College with a B.S. in Home Economics and later...

Jun 18, 2023

Jennie Jo Shoemake Lasater, age 90, peacefully passed from this life on June 18, 2023 at Stones River Manor in Murfreesboro, TN where she had resided since 2019.

Mrs. Lasater was born October 9, 1932 in South Pittsburg and lived most of her life in Marion County, TN. She graduated from South Pittsburg High School in 1950...

Jun 13, 2023

Emma L. Martin Oswald, 77, on June 13, 2023, the world lost a shining light when Emma, was called to rest with the angels.

Emma (Lou, if you were from South Pittsburg, TN} was born in South Pittsburg TN on July 4th,1945 to parents Thomas A and Lenabel (Norman)

Martin. Emma was a smart and...

Jun 12, 2023

Betty Sue Kilgore, 93, of Jasper, TN, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 12, 2023 at home.

Born in Dunlap, TN Betty Sue was the daughter of the late Howard Graham and Lera Hixson Graham. She graduated from Sequatchie County High School and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. She had a lifelong membership at Welch's Chapel United...

Jun 1, 2023

Jamie Lee Smith, 56, of Guild, TN, passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2023 unexpectedly at home.

Jamie was born in Fort Oglethorpe, GA, and lived the majority of his life in Marion County.  He was a graduate of South Pittsburg High School Class of 1984.  He was an avid Tennessee Vols fan.

He was...

May 23, 2023

John "Ohannes" Kaprelian of Whitwell, Tn. Born September 2, 1922 in Damascus, Syria, went to his home in heaven on May the 23, 2023.

John served in the Army Air Corp during WWII. He enjoyed working in his shop, church, grooming his "ACRES", spending time with family, and especially loved the Jasper VFW Post 6362. Wednesday night...

May 23, 2023

Billie Hill, 91, of Jasper, Tennessee born May 14, 1932, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 23, 2023.  It is her life in between that is to be celebrated.

Billie was born to Johnny Cline and Nana Kate (Belk) Cline, in South Pittsburg, TN.  She graduated from South Pittsburg High School where she went on to attend...

May 15, 2023

Chris Drake Patton,72, of South Pittsburg, Tennessee passed away peacefully at home on Monday, May 15, 2023.

He was a member of the Mount Bethlehem Baptist Church in South Pittsburg, TN.

Chris is preceded in death by his father, Chris Patton and mother, Vella Patton; sisters, Ann Edwards, Brenda Jackson, Judy Moore, Martha Patton Reynolds...