Obituary Listing

Jul 24, 2021

Emma Lucillie Arendale Colvin, 89, of Soddy Daisy, formerly of South Pittsburg, TN; passed away on Saturday, July 24, 2021.

She was a member of the South Pittsburg Church of Christ.

She was preceded in death by her parents; Mary Arendale Russell and Walter E. Arendale; husband, Roy J. Colvin; brothers, Glenn, Herman Arendale; and...

Jul 23, 2021

Clifton "Coby" Hookey, Jr., of South Pittsburg, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 23, 2021.

Coby was a 2004 graduate of South Pittsburg High School.  He became a journeyman electrician and worked for many years for Lawson Electric Co.  The love of his life was his daughter Olivia Rose.  He loved spending time outdoors on the creek...

Jul 22, 2021

Lettie "Lois" Farmer 89, of Chattanooga, passed away on Thursday, July 22, 2021.  She was married to William Wesley "Wes" Farmer for over 67 years, they had four children, four grandchildren and three great grandchildren.  She was a member of Lookout Valley Baptist Church for over 65 years.

Lois is preceded in death by her husband, William...

Jul 20, 2021

Virginia Powers, 94, of Jasper, TN, formerly of Richard City, TN, passed away in Chattanooga, TN, following a short illness on Tuesday, July 20, 2021.

The daughter of the late John and Sara Etta Friel Gibson.

Virginia is best known for managing the old Sue's Snack Bar in South Pittsburg, TN.  She was a member...

Jul 16, 2021

Robert "David" Barnes, 67, of South Pittsburg, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 16, 2021.

Robert was a graduate of Bridgeport High School and retired from Wheland Foundry. He was an avid fisherman.

Robert was preceded in death by his mother, Bertha Siler; wife, Diane Barnes and son, Robert David Barnes, Jr.

Survivors...

Jul 6, 2021

Mary Nell Brady, age 91, of Jasper, TN, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2021.  She was a member of Jasper First Baptist Church.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents Harvey and Imogene Brady and her daughter Barbara Phipps.

She is survived by her children Troy B. Jones,  James E. Jones,  and Millie...

Jul 3, 2021

Nickie Allen Summers, 82, passed away at his home in South Pittsburg on July 3, 2021.

He leaves behind his wife of 58 years June Driver Summers, daughter Regina (Roger) Cloud of Huntsville, sons Mike and Jeff Ashby of California, grandson Derek (Keeshia) Cloud, and granddaughter Rebecca Cloud. His great grandchildren include Kiersten, McKenzie, Rylan, Mason, and...

Jun 29, 2021

Rose Hibbs Jones, age 83, of South Pittsburg Mountain, departed this life Tuesday morning, June 29, 2021, in Chattanooga after an extended illness.

Rose was born May 21, 1938, in Marion County, Tennessee, to Oscar and Sarah Payne Hibbs, the fourth of their 17 children. She married Rev. J. B. Jones at Snowford Church on November 23,...

Jun 19, 2021

Cody Wayne Fox

Cody Wayne Fox, 29, of New Hope, TN, passed away unexpectedly on June 19, 2021.

Cody was an active member of his community. He worked as an Operations Manager at Tennessee Tub Factory. He was a former Fire Chief of New Hope, TN, as well as a volunteer firefighter for South Pittsburg,...

Jun 19, 2021

Ariana Carlene Morgan -Fox, age 9 months, born September 13, 2020, passed away unexpectedly June 19, 2021.

Survivors include her Mother, Hayle Anderson Fox, Brother, Bentley James Morgan, Grandparents,

Doug and Roma Fox, Tim and Cindy Anderson, Gerald and Malana Whited, Beverly and Danny Phillips,

Wayne Lance, Clint and Christie Givens.

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Jun 6, 2021

Joan Morrison Rogers, 74 of Jasper, TN  passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 6, 2021.

She was very strong in her faith; she was a member of Jasper Church of Christ, in Jasper, TN.  She was a lifelong resident of Jasper, and a devoted grandmother.  She loved her grandchildren dearly.

Joan was preceded in death...

May 26, 2021

After a long fulfilling life Samuel Andrew Teague, son of the late Claude Teague, and the late Minnie Teague departed this world on May 26, 2021.

Sam joined the Army in 1964. He was a decorated Vietnam veteran, and served as a Special Forces Paratrooper during the war.  He enjoyed a long military career retiring after 25...

May 22, 2021

David Ray Tate, age 68, gained his heavenly wings  at Signature Healthcare of South Pittsburg Rehab and Wellness Center in South Pittsburg,    Tennessee on May 22, 2021.

David was born on June 13, 1952 and proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1973 to 1974.  He became a part of the Signature Healthcare family on June 7,...

May 17, 2021

Billy Dean Coffelt, of Jasper, TN passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 17, 2021 at the age of 64.

After serving his country in the United States Marine Corp. Billy began a  career in construction with his own company for many years.  He later was employed as Project Manager with Frizzell Construction.

He enjoyed fishing...

May 11, 2021

Martha Turner, 92, of Jasper, TN, passed away on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at Parkridge West hospital.

Martha was a lifelong resident of Jasper, and a member of the Jasper First Baptist Church.

Martha was the daughter of the late Earl and Nannie Howard of Jasper.

Martha retired from Marion Trust Bank in...

May 9, 2021

Kenneth William Degast, 92 years old, passed away peacefully, May 9, 2021 at his home in South Pittsburg, Tennessee.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Marinus DeGast and Lillian Mae Nordstedt DeGast;  his wife, Louise Dalton DeGast; brothers;  Marinus L. DeGast,  Hiliaire G. DeGast;  and  Leonard A. DeGast.

Those left to cherish his...

May 7, 2021

William Morgan Wynne, 68 years old, passed peacefully, May 7, at his home in South Pittsburg, Tennessee.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William Lee Wynne and Betty Jean Morgan Wynne and an infant brother.

Bill retired from TVA Widows Creek Steam Plant after 37 years. He was one of the last to...

Apr 29, 2021

John Walter Haden, Sr. was born in South Pittsburg, TN on Wednesday, August 16, 1961. He was 59 years old when he departed his life on Thursday, April 29, 2021.

He had multiple hobbies, but his ultimate obsession was cars and collecting fine ink pens.  He also enjoyed fishing, making and creating fishing gear, and he loved...

Apr 23, 2021

Virginia E. (Ginna) Ambrester Raulston passed away peacefully April 23, 2021, at Dominion of Hixson in Chattanooga, TN.

She is survived by her daughter, Marsha E. Raulston (Marge Boric) of San Francisco, CA, sisters, Peggy (Perry) Gouge of Powell, TN, Patsy (Bob) Sherrill of South Pittsburg TN, and much-loved nieces, nephew and a special "son," Master James...

Apr 22, 2021

Ann Hoge Kelly, age 91, of Jasper, TN, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2021. Born Ann Hoge on February 28, 1930, Ann was the daughter of the late Robert T. 'Ted' Hoge Sr and the late Lillian (Lilly) Harris Hoge of Jasper, TN. She was a 1948 graduate of Whitwell High School. Ann was a loving wife of...