Obituary Listing

Jan 30, 2022

Elise Hooper, passed away Monday, January 30, 2022. She was born June 2, 1935 in Whitwell, TN.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Authur Eugene Hooper and Ruth Norwood Hooper; her husband Johnny Earl Woodard; her brothers, Norwood and Harry Joe Hooper.

She is survived by her daughter, Wanda Woodard Griffies; her sister-in-law,...

Jan 24, 2022

Scott Hampton, 74, of Whitwell passed away on Monday, January 24, 2022.  Born in Chattanooga, TN, he was a life-long resident of South Pittsburg, TN, before moving to Whitwell, TN.

He was retired from the United States Air Force in 1984 after serving 19 years.  Scott worked for the Marion County Sheriff's Dept., Grundy, Red Bank and...

Jan 23, 2022

Cecil A. Sutton, Jr., 64, of South Pittsburg, passed away on Sunday, January 23, 2022.

Cecil was a life-long resident of South Pittsburg, TN. He was born in Chicago Heights, IL., on August 1, 1957.  Cecil loved family, friends, his South Pittsburg Pirates and Tennessee Vols.  Cecil was competitive by nature, just ask anyone who played him...

Jan 20, 2022

Sidney D. Ray Jr. (Sid), age 75 of Knoxville TN, passed away Thursday January 20, 2022 at U.T Medical Center surrounded by his family. Sid was born January 1, 1947 in Durham NC to Sidney and Agnes Ray. His family then moved to Florence SC where he grew up the oldest of 4 siblings. Sid graduated from McClenaghan High...

Jan 20, 2022

David Walker, 64, of Whitwell, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 20, 2022 in a hospital in Chattanooga.

Funeral services are incomplete and will be announced at a later time.

Funeral Arrangements will be entrusted to Rogers Funeral Home, of Jasper, 21 East Fifth Street, jasper, Tennessee (423) 942-2682.

Jan 18, 2022

Estil Kilgore, 81, of Guild, TN passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, January 18, 2022.

Estil was a veteran of The United States Army, and was a member of Masonic Lodge Olive Branch # 297.

He enjoyed fishing with his grandchildren, gardening and visiting with friends.  He had strong love for his...

Jan 17, 2022

Lynn F. Ingle, 82, of Farner, TN  (Polk County) gained his wings Monday, January 17, 2022.

He was of the Baptist faith.

Lynn enjoyed nature, taking hikes, birdwatching, working in his garden and most of all fishing.

He was loved by all that knew him and will be missed by all.

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Jan 16, 2022

Tony Lee Fowler, 59, of Graysville, TN, born in Chattanooga Tennessee on February 17, 1962.

He attended Soddy Daisy High School.

He was a mechanic for years....

Jan 14, 2022

Jimmy Ray Wadkins, 74,  of New Hope, TN,  passed peacefully Friday, January 14, 2022.

Jimmy Ray was born on June 12, 1947 to the late Gertrude and Dee Wadkins.

Jimmy Ray was full of life and enjoyed it to the fullest.  He loved his family dearly and has left us way too soon.  Spending time...

Jan 14, 2022

Dudley Newton (Pete) Rector, 79 from the Sweeten's Cove Community of South Pittsburg, TN went peacefully to his heavenly home on Friday, January 14, 2022.  Dudley was born on January 10, 1943 to the late Dudley Rector and Virgie Coffelt Rector.

He was preceded in death by his wife, the love of his life for 59 years,...

Jan 12, 2022

Wilma Jeanette (Andrews) Lambert of Jasper, TN passed away January 12, 2022.  She was 85 years old.  Jeanette lived each stage of her life to the fullest from childhood, through young adulthood with her husband, Sam, of 67 years, to raising their three children, to becoming a grandmother and great-grandmother.  Jeanette was a pleasure to all who knew her....

Jan 11, 2022

J.A. "Jack" Seebacher, 83, followed his wife and soulmate, Mary Anne "Dixie" Robertson, through the Western Door in January 2022, completing his earthly cycle.

During his life, he earned the appellations of Sergeant, Major, Mayor, Professor, Reverend, the Honorable, Corporate Manager, Commander and Community Leader. But none were more important than "Beloved Husband."...

Jan 8, 2022

Anna Jane Layne, of Sequatchie, TN, passed away on Saturday, January 8, 2022.

God gives every person a gift and he gave Anna the gift of comforting others.

Everyone that knew her loved her and she will be missed by many.

Anna worked in the funeral home business for over 30 years before...

Jan 5, 2022

John H. "Johnny" Cook, age 77, passed away peacefully at home in South Pittsburg, TN. Wednesday, January 5, 2022.   He was born May 20, 1944, in Harlan, Kentucky to the late John and Lillian Cook.

Johnny was a 1962 graduate of McReynolds High School. He was a unit operator at Tullahoma Arnold Engineering Development Center at Arnold...

Jan 1, 2022

David Northcutt Jordan was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on August 4 th , 1961 to the late John Lamoyne and Lethia Swett Jordan. His earthly life span concluded on January 1 st , 2022. David passed as a firm believer of Jesus Christ, actively praying, and seeking Jesus through the word of God.

David was educated...

Dec 31, 2021

Dentzel Eugene Landstreet, Sr., of Ooltewah, TN, passed away Friday, December 31, 2021 at home.

"Gene" was born and raised in South Pittsburg, TN. He and his wife moved to Chattanooga in 1961 and then to Ooltewah in 1975.

He is preceded in death by his Mother, Mary Lou Holder Landstreet and Father, Dentzel Steffy...

Dec 30, 2021

Barbara Boyd Close, 78, passed away quietly on Thursday, December 30, 2021 at her home at Betsy Pack Drive in Jasper TN. Barbara was born February 9, 1943 the daughter of William and Viola Boyd in Virginia Barbara is survived by her son, Steve Mauck also of Jasper TN and numerous nieces and nephews from various states.

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Dec 27, 2021

Annie Inez Reynolds, 86, of South Pittsburg, TN, passed away on Monday, December 27, 2021 with her loving family by her side.

Inez was a member of Mount Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church in South Pittsburg, TN.  She retired from South Pittsburg Knitting Mill and as a greeter at Kimball, TN Walmart.

Inez was preceded in...

Dec 26, 2021

Opal Muriel Waldrop Knight, 89.  passed peacefully at her home in Ladds, TN on December 26,2021.

She was preceded in death by her parents Melissa and Ernest Clarence Waldrop (German pronounced Waldrup) from Cole City, Georgia. Opal was also preceded in death by siblings Julia Raines, Elizabeth Freeman, Garnet Waldrop, Evon Huime, twin brother Oatha Waldrop and...

Dec 19, 2021

Freddie Eugene Cartwright, Jr. 56, of Bridgeport, AL passed away Sunday, December 19, 2021 surrounded by loved ones.  He was born March 28, 1965.

Freddie was a US Navy veteran and served on the USS Theodore Roosevelt during the Persian Gulf, Nicaraguan, and Desert Storm wars.  He was an avid Alabama Football fan.

He was...