Obituary Listing

Nov 27, 2022

Opal Mae Peoples, 79, of South Pittsburg, TN, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 27, 2022 with her loving family by her side.

Opal loved spending time with her grandchildren.  She enjoyed being outside walking and gardening.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jessie (Bill) Peoples, parents, William, and Eula Mae Haggard; brothers,...

Nov 26, 2022

Thomas William Ledbetter, Jr., 50, passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2022.

Although a lifelong resident of Pembroke Pines, Florida, Tom longed for the peacefulness of New Hope, Tennessee.

He is survived by his son, Bryan Thomas Ledbetter; parents, Thomas Ledbetter Sr., and Shirley Ledbetter; sister, Vanessa Ayala, and two nephews John and James Ayala....

Nov 23, 2022

Gladys Streeter Wooten, 90, of Jasper, Tennessee passed away peacefully on       Wednesday, November 23, 2022.

The daughter of the late Charles M. Streeter and Margaret Johnson Streeter.  She was a lifetime member of the Mt. Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church in South Pittsburg, Tennessee.  She was Sunday School Superintendent and pianist.

In addition to her parents,...

Nov 23, 2022

Tina Sue Nunley, 57 of South Pittsburg, TN went home to  be with the Lord Wednesday, November 23, 2022, surrounded by her loving family.  Tina was born June 22, 1965  to Rev. Ivan P. and Betty Sue Nunley. Tina was a lifelong member of Battle Creek Church of God and Kimball Tabernacle of Praise.  She had a passion for...

Nov 18, 2022

Karen Palka, 81, of Jasper, TN, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 18, 2022.

She was born on May 8, 1941 to the late Carl and Lucille Parpart.

Survivors include her son, Scott Palka and dear friends, Jerome and Lina England.

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

Nov 2, 2022

Anna Marie Smith, 88, of Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Anna Marie Smith of Chattanooga passed away peacefully in her sleep at her South Pittsburg home on Wednesday, November 2, 2022.

Marie was born in South Pittsburg, TN on January 20, 1934, to the late Cecil and Fannie Lou Smith.  She graduated from MTSU and returned to Chattanooga...

Oct 21, 2022

Bobby Calhoun, 77, of Destin, FL, was called home by the Lord on Friday, October 21, 2022, with his family by his bedside, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's.

Bob was born on December 29, 1944, to Ralph and Clara Calhoun in Elkhorn, WV. He grew up in South Pittsburgh, TN and joined the military in 1963....

Oct 20, 2022

Richard Arvil Talley, 75, of South Pittsburg, TN, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, October 20, 2022 surrounded by his loving family and friends.

Richard was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and served in the Vietnam War.

He managed, then owned and operated Tennessee Alabama Fireworks for over 40 years.  He...

Oct 18, 2022

Mildred Ware Troxell-Pierce was born in South Pittsburg, Tennessee on January 28, 1932 and passed away at home on Tuesday, October 18, 2022.  She suffered complications from a broken hip and after an extremely long five weeks, her last 24 hours were nothing but comfort and peace as she prepared for her new and heavenly home.

Mildred...

Oct 13, 2022

James Edward O'Linger, 76, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family at his home in Bryant, Al, on Thursday, October 13, 2022.

James was a 1964 graduate of Bridgeport. He was a carpenter by trade and worked several years for TVA as a carpenter. He was a member of the Long Island Baptist Church. His hobbies included...

Oct 11, 2022

Carolyn "Sue" Lawhorn, of Jasper, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 11, 2022.  Born April 1, 1944, Sue was the daughter of the late Earl Brewer, Jr. and the late Martha Edith Lawson Brewer of Jasper, TN. She was a graduate of Marion County High School.

Sue was a member of the Jasper Church of God,  ...

Oct 9, 2022

Wayne Marshall Pellam, 86, passed from this life on October 9, 2022.  He was born in South Pittsburg, TN and was the son of William and Ethel Sargent Pellam.  After the untimely death of his father he was raised by his stepfather James Tanner.  Later in life, he moved to Chester, PA where he became manager over plant operations...

Oct 8, 2022

Judy Campbell Souders, 78, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family  at her home in Jasper, TN, on Saturday, October 8, 2022.

She was a long-time member of Holly Avenue United Methodist Church. She was a graduate of the University of Chattanooga and held a master's in education from Trevecca Nazarene College. She taught elementary school...

Oct 7, 2022

Frank Lynwood Weber, 77, of Nashville Tennessee, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, October 7, 2022 from natural causes.

Frank was preceded in death by his partner Frank Quay Campbell; parents, Alvin Weber and Mary Jo Weber; and sister Janelle Branca.

Survivors include three brothers, Mark Weber, Brian Weber, and Warren Weber; and...

Oct 7, 2022

Harold Stephen "Steve" Wooten, 83, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 7, 2022 at NHC of Dunlap.

Steve was born on March 13, 1939 and was a life-long resident of Jasper, Tennessee, where he was often seen downtown on his three-wheeled bicycle.  He was employed with the Tennessee Department of Transportation from which he retired.   He was...

Oct 2, 2022

Shirley Irene Arnold, 84, of Stevenson, Alabama, passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2022 peacefully at a healthcare facility.

She was a long-time member of Victory Baptist Church in Stevenson, Alabama.

Shirley loved her family, cooking, flowers, fishing and feeding birds.

Preceded in death by her husband, Norman Arnold; parents, Bogart Arnold, and...

Oct 2, 2022

Charlene Ann McNabb Looney Young, 91, of Jasper, Tennessee passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 2, 2022.

Charlene was a member of the Kimball Baptist Church and was a member of the church choir. She was very active in the Marion County Food Bank for many years. Her hobby for many years that brought her much pleasure...

Sep 26, 2022

Sue Ann (O'Leary) Owensby (Granny Sue), 81, of South Pittsburg, TN gained her Heavenly Wings on September 26, 2022 with her loving daughter Gwendolyn by her side.

Sue was born in Newport News, Virginia and raised in Rockford, Illinois and South Pittsburg, Tennessee. She was a 1961 graduate of South Pittsburg High School. Sue...