Obituary Listing

Sep 8, 2022

Jerry W. Case, 101, of South Pittsburg, TN passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday morning, September 8, 2022.

Jerry was a member of Richard City Baptist Church for 70 years. While there he also served as Deacon for 40 years and was a Sunday School teacher. He loved his church and church family and treasured...

Sep 4, 2022

Jo Dean Shaffer 91 of Jasper, TN passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 3, 2022. She was born in Chattanooga July 23, 1931. Jo Dean was a lifelong educator working in Marion County as a teacher and administrator. She was elected to the Tennessee Educators Hall of Fame in 1997.

She is preceded in death by her...

Sep 3, 2022

David King, 51, of Verbena, Alabama, passed away on Saturday, September 3,  2022.

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

Arrangements are entrusted to Rogers Funeral Home, 400 Laurel Ave, South Pittsburg, TN 37380.

Sep 2, 2022

Samuel Lambert, 88, of Jasper, TN, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 2, 2022.

Sam was a lifelong resident of Jasper and attended Jasper First Baptist Church.  Sam retired from TVA Widows Creek Steam Plant followed by owning and operating a small business on Sand Mountain.

Sam was a veteran of the  United States Army....

Aug 31, 2022

Karen Christine Jennings, 54, of South Pittsburg, TN, passed away peacefully on the morning of Wednesday, August 31, 2022.

Preceded in death by her mother, Pamela Counce Jennings.

Survivors include her father, Laurence Jennings, Stepmother, Beverly Jennings, brothers, Mark Jennings, Chad Jennings, step-brother, Ernest (Angela) Younce, Grandmother Inez Musaga,  Aunt Jodi Tavarres, and Aunt Barb....

Aug 28, 2022

Dorothy Jean Shrum Martin, 83, Lifelong resident of South Pittsburg, TN, went home to be with Jesus and loved ones in Heaven on August 28, 2022 at home with her loving family by her side.

She was of the Baptist faith.

Dorothy retired from the State of Tennessee.  She loved to sew and play cards,...

Aug 27, 2022

Judith Russell (Judy) Priest, 73, of Jasper, TN died on Saturday, August 27, 2022 at her home.  The daughter of the late Russell L. Priest and Julia Gamble Priest of Jasper, Judy graduated from Marion County High School in Jasper and Tennessee Tech University in Cookeville.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister,...

Aug 26, 2022

William " Bill" Hulvey, 85, of South Pittsburg, passed away Friday, August 26, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Bill was retired from U.S. Pipe and then enjoyed working on his farm in New Hope for many years.

He was avid fan of the Atlanta Braves baseball.

He was also...

Aug 25, 2022

Bob Carroll of Chattanooga entered the gates of heaven on August 25, 2022 surrounded by his loved

ones. He was a retired general contractor. He loved hosting family cookouts and gatherings and

enjoyed traveling and spending time in Panama City Beach.

He was born in Maryville, TN to the late Sanford and Grace...

Aug 24, 2022

Mary Jo Rheal, 83, of South Pittsburg, TN, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at a healthcare facility.

A member of Long Island Baptist Church, she loved to read the Bible and attend church.  She loved all types of beautiful flowers.

Preceded in death by her parents, Dave and Sally Reynolds, Sons, John...

Aug 23, 2022

Matthew Walker (Matt) Blansett, September 25, 1981-August 23, 2022 went home to meet his heavenly Father Tuesday.

He was a lifelong resident of South Pittsburg and Marion County and attended South Pittsburg High School where he was a four-year letterman in football and baseball.  He was also a member of the 1999 State Football team.  Matt attended...

Aug 21, 2022

Roger Dale Kirkpatrick, 67, of South Pittsburg, Tn, passed from this life on  Sunday,  August 21, 2022.

Roger attended South Pittsburg High School.  Later, he joined the U.S. Navy.

He was preceded in death by his father, Don Lee Kirkpatrick; brother-in-law, Toby Stewart.

Survivors include his wife, Teresa Kirkpatrick; mother, Shelby Wynne Kirkpatrick,...

Aug 11, 2022

Freda Kirk Winter, 80, Jasper, TN, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 11, 2022 after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's

Disease which gradually robbed her of her sharp mind.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Ella Mae and Bruce Kirk of Jasper, Tennessee, sister, Elizabeth Hasty, and beloved brother, David Kirk, former Mayor of Marion...

Aug 6, 2022

Pauline Reeves Barnes, 93, of South Pittsburg, TN, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 6, 2022 with her loving family by her side.

Pauline was born on January 10, 1929 to the late George and Ida Reeves.

She was a long-time member of Long Island Baptist Church.

Pauline was loved and will be...

Jul 28, 2022

Jeffrey Lynn Bischoff, 60, of South Pittsburg, passed away at home with his loving wife Christina by his side on Thursday, July 28, 2022, after battling pancreatic cancer for a second time.

He was born January 4, 1962 to Gertrude Shultz and Roger Bischoff in Batavia, New York.

Jeff was a master carpenter and could...

Jul 18, 2022

Kenneth "Ken" Wayne Turner, 76, of Whitwell, TN, passed on Monday, July 18, 2022 after a brief illness.

He dedicated 32 years of service of his life to combustion engineering Company.

Ken loved people and will be missed by all that knew him.

Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents, Millie Mae...

Jul 16, 2022

Petreva (Pat) Frances (Nunley) Hargiss died Saturday, July 16, 2022. Ever the epitome of a Southern Lady, she leaves teachings of class, dignity, and caring behind in the family that she stood as matriarch for. Few have been made like her and she will be greatly missed by all that knew her.

She was born in Tennessee...

Jul 13, 2022

Jerry A. Knight, 79, of Ladds, TN passed away on Tuesday, July 13, 2022.

He worked several years for the law enforcement in Marion County and the South Pittsburg Police Department.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Annie Miller Knight and Charles Lee Knight.

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Jul 12, 2022

Beverly Jacobs Steele, 85, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, July 12, 2022 with family by her side.

Beverly was born in Monongahela, Pennsylvania on March 11, 1937.  She moved to South Pittsburg, TN with her family at the age of 13. Beverly graduated from South Pittsburg High School and attended Middle Tennessee State University.

Beverly...

Jul 3, 2022

Jeannine Allison Raulston, 92, passed away on Sunday, July 3, 2022. She was born on November 21, 1929 in Bridgeport, Alabama to Curtis Lee and Kathryn Arendale Allison.

She is survived by sisters;  Eileen Murray, Chattanooga and Virginia Ann Merritt, Bridgeport;  brother,  Bedford Lee Allison (Bobbie Cloe),  South Pittsburg.  Other survivors include nieces Gloria Murray Smith, Kathryn...