Obituary Listing

Jul 3, 2022

Unexpectedly, James Riley Wynne passed away on Sunday, July 3, 2022, at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, TN, at the young age of 96.

Riley, as he was known, was born in South Pittsburg, TN on June 12, 1926 to William and Verna (Morrison) Wynne. He worked at the Ford Motor Company there until 1950 when...

Jul 2, 2022

Alvin Dean Shoemake, 68, of New Hope, Tennessee, laid down his working tools at his home, on Saturday, July 2, 2022.

Dean was an ironworker by trade and was a proud member of the Ironworker Local 704 in Chattanooga, Tennessee.  He worked within the tri state area on numerous projects and traveled many years erecting iron on...

Jun 29, 2022

Jerry Reynolds

Jerry Wayne Reynolds, 60, of South Pittsburg, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 29, 2022.

He was a very loving father, brother, uncle and friend and will be missed by all that knew him.

Jerry was a very welcoming person and he loved to talk about the Lord.

He...

Jun 28, 2022

Levi Smith, 34, of South Pittsburg, TN, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 28, 2022.

Levi enjoyed spending time with his family and friends but most importantly he loved spending time with his daughters. He loved Tennessee Volunteer Football. He enjoyed working on cars and going to the drag races. Levi had a big heart and was...

Jun 27, 2022

Vickie Diane Saylors, 67, of South Pittsburg, TN passed away on Monday, June 27, 2022 peacefully at home with family by her side.

She retired from TVA after 31 years of service.  Vickie loved Alabama football and  was an avid reader.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Reno Saylors, Chester and Catherine Holder...

Jun 22, 2022

Sandra "Kay" Knight Eldridge, 72 of Stevenson, AL passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, June 22, 2022.

She was a member of Richard City First Baptist Church.  Kay worked as a beautician, at Beaulieu, Marion County Schools, but most recently was retired.

Kay is preceded in death by her father, Robert P. Knight;...

Jun 15, 2022

Ivan Lee Lambert, age 84, of Jasper, Tennessee died on Wednesday, June 15, 2022.

Ivan was born in Jasper, Tennessee on May 23, 1938. He graduated high school from Marion County High School and went on to obtain an Associate Degree in Computer Programming from Chattanooga State Technical College. Ivan was a loving and devoted...

Jun 10, 2022

Lynda Sue Barnes (Morrison), cherished wife, mother, grandmother and aunt, passed away on June 10, 2022 at her home in Montrose, CO.

Lynda was born March 15, 1943 in Palmer, TN and returns home to be laid to rest with her family at Whitwell Memorial Cemetery on July 1, 2022 at 11:30 a.m. (CDT).

Visitation...

Jun 9, 2022

Fredie Cecil Frost "Pete" 75, of Jasper, TN, went to be with the Lord Jesus while surrounded by his loving family.

Pete was the proprietor of Professional Opticians in Chattanooga, TN, for nearly 50 years. He loved to mow the yard or as he put it, "piddling around".  He also loved watching sports with a special love...

Jun 6, 2022

Melody Rachel Capshaw, 62, of Jasper, TN went home to be with her Heavenly Father and be reunited with her earthly father, Vernon Capshaw on Monday, June 6, 2022.

She was born March 24, 1960, Melody graduated from Marion County High School in 1978.  After graduating from David Lipscomb College, she continued to live in Nashville and...

Jun 6, 2022

Beverly " Alice "  Rogers, age 72, of South Pittsburg, TN, passed peacefully on Monday, June 6, 2022.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Tom and Pearl Rogers; sister, Suzie Vinson and brother-in-law, Bill (PeeWee) Vinson.

She is survived by her sister, June (Johnny) Grimes, nieces, Lindsay (Brent) Horton and Lauren King, beloved...

Jun 4, 2022

On Saturday, June 4, 2022, Johnathan "Jamal" Allen, loving son and friend, passed away at the age of 20.

Jamal was born on October 10, 2001 in East Ridge, TN, to Tonya Mayfield McKissick and Stacey Leon Allen.  Jamal was a graduate of South Pittsburg High School where he lettered in football 4 years.  Jamal was awarded...

Jun 4, 2022

Jailyn Tyrell Pellam, 16, of South Pittsburg, TN, passed away on Saturday, June 4, 2022. He was born on May 31, 2006, in Chattanooga, TN to Nikki  Pellam and Stefan Cunningham.

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

He was an all-around fun-loving young man.   He...

Jun 3, 2022

Barbara G. Jones (Boopie), 72, of Ladds, TN, passed away on Friday, June 3, 2022.

She was born to Harley Gene Jones and Mildred Moats Jones on December 25, 1949, in Jasper, TN.  Barbara was a graduate of Marion County High School, Northeast Alabama Community College and attended University of Chattanooga.

Barbara was a social...

Jun 1, 2022

Lucille Samples Muir, 90, of South Pittsburg, TN, passed away on Wednesday, June 1, 2022 with her loving family by her side.

She loved gardening, growing beautiful flowers, and working in her yard.

She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great great-grandmother, sister and friend.

She was a member of the Midway Baptist...

May 31, 2022

Beverly Sue Maples, 60, of South Pittsburg, TN passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2022.

Beverly was born August 6, 1961 in Altamont, TN and was a graduate of Grundy County High School.

She was a caring daughter, mother, sister, and friend.  Beverly loved to make others happy and put family and friends above herself...

May 31, 2022

James M. Lewis, Jr. (Jim), 78,  of South Pittsburg, TN, passed in the early hours of June 1, 2022.

Jim was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee and raised in South Pittsburg. He was a graduate of South Pittsburg High School, University of Tennessee, and Samford University.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents, James Morgan...

May 17, 2022

Charles "Dickie" Edward Tate, 81, of South Pittsburg, TN passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 17, 2022.

A Celebration of Life will  be held on Saturday, May 21, 2022 at 12:00 Noon (CST) in the chapel of Rogers Funeral Home of South Pittsburg, TN with Rev. Paul Robinson officiating.

Visitation will be Saturday, May 21,...

May 14, 2022

Novella Josephine Durham Henning, 87, of Jasper, TN, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2022 with her loving family by her side.

Novella was a kind and loving person and will be missed by all that knew her.

She enjoyed cooking and sewing.

Novella was preceded in death by her parents, Pres Durham...

May 7, 2022

Regina "Gina" Webb

Gina Webb, 50, of Jasper, TN passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2022 after a long courageous medical illness in a Chattanooga facility.

She was born on April 7, 1972 in Jasper, Tennessee.  Graduated from Marion County High School in 1991. Gina had recently lived in Soddy Daisy, Tennessee.

She...