Obituary Listing

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...

May 11, 2023

Ida Kate York, 95, of Jasper, Tennessee passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, May 11, 2023. Ida Kate was born August 12, 1927 to the late Aud and Sarah King Tyler.

In addition to her parents, Ida Kate was preceded in death by three husbands; two of which died in tragic farm accidents; Olen...

Apr 24, 2023

Loretta Jean Smith, 76, of Jasper, Tn, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 24, 2023 with her loving family by her side.

Loretta was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved spending her days with her children and grandchildren and loved being around all the people closest to her.

She was...

Apr 19, 2023

Mary Lou Brooks, 89, of New Hope, Tennessee passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, April 19th, 2023. Mary Lou was born on April 11, 1934 to George Eurman and Ida Blevins Reeves. In addition to her parents, Mary Lou was preceded in death by her husband, William Earl Brooks Sr., her son, William Earl...

Apr 18, 2023

Madge Elizabeth Knight Boggild, 99, of New Hope, passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2023.

Most proud of her role in the Manhattan Project where she met the love of her life, Madge Elizabeth and Bob were married 73 years. Madge was an enthusiastic fan of South Pittsburg football.

She was preceded...

Apr 15, 2023

James Newton Wilson (Buddy), 82, of Jasper, TN, passed away from this life Saturday, April 15, 2023.

Buddy was born on September 19, 1940 in Bridgeport, AL, to Dorothy Lilian Lee Wilson (Dot) and James N. Wilson (Spriggy).  Buddy attended Bridgeport High School Graduating in 1958.  After Graduation he enlisted in the United States Navy proudly serving...

Apr 11, 2023

James "Chick" Wesley Thompson, Sr., 90, of Jasper, TN, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2023.

Born James Wesley Thompson on December 19, 1932, he was the son of the late Thomas Jefferson Thompson and Mildred Evans Thompson Rounsaville.

James was employed for 40 years with South-Central Bell.  He was a member of the Sardis...

Mar 23, 2023

Debbie Griffith, 59, of South Pittsburg, TN passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 23, 2023, with her loving family by her side.

She is preceded in death by her daughter, Crystal Griffith; brother, Ronnie Griffith; grandparents, Lem Smith and Willie Allison Smith.

Debbie is survived by son, Jeremiah (Candace) Griffith, grandchildren; Kruz Griffith and Kynsley...

Mar 20, 2023

Douglas Albert Lowrey, 88, of Guild, TN passed away peacefully on Monday, March 20, 2023.

He was born August 8, 1934, to Albert Walter and Ollie Mae Morgan Lowrey.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and brothers; Jack, Joe, and Dwight Lowrey, and sisters; Christine Berry, Minnie (Susie) Ballard, Winnie (Bill) Sims, and...

Feb 25, 2023

Grady Newt Haggard, 66, of South Pittsburg, passed away February 25, 2023.

A private memorial will be held for Grady at a later date.

Feb 23, 2023

Sandra Keef Anderson, 71, of Jasper, TN, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 23, 2023.

Sandra was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend.  She loved to cook and was one of the best around.  She was a faithful member of Jasper First Baptist Church;  where she served in the preschool department and was very active...

Feb 20, 2023

Orphia M. Hickey, age 100,  of Whitwell, TN, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 20, 2023.  Orphia was the daughter of the late William Edgar Snodderly and the late Linnie Belle Snodderly.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband...