Obituary Listing

Apr 22, 2021

Charles (Booster) Lear Nichols, 90 of South Pittsburg, TN peacefully passed away on April 22, 2021.  He was a retired crane operator for Parker Towing.

He enjoyed playing bluegrass music on his mandolin with friends.  Booster was an avid outdoorsman and especially enjoyed hunting and fishing.

Booster is survived by his wife of 71 years,...

Apr 15, 2021

Robert David "Dober" Barnes, Jr., 44, of South Pittsburg, passed away Thursday, April 15, 2021.  Robert was a graduate of South Pittsburg High School.  He enjoyed fishing and hunting and being with friends.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Diane Barnes; grandmothers, Rosie Bratcher and Bertha Siler; aunt, Allie Mae Haley.

Survivors include...

Apr 13, 2021

James Oliver Yearby age 62, passed away on April 13, 2021.  He was born in Flint, Michigan on May 5, 1958.  His cousin, Rev. Jessie Allen Cole baptized him into Christ in 2006.

James was a generous, loving and free-spirited man, who enjoyed music, art, fishing and playing basketball.  He was an inspiration to many of his...

Apr 10, 2021

Roger O'Dean (Dean)  Blevins  67, a lifelong resident of South Pittsburg, TN passed away on Saturday, April 10, 2021 due to complications from a massive stroke.

"Dean" was born in Bridgeport, Alabama on January 29, 1954 to Lonnie O'Dean and Emma Elizabeth (Durham) Blevins.  He was the eldest of 5 siblings.  Dean was always very proud to...

Apr 5, 2021

Wade Scott "Bo" Murray passed away on April 5, 2021.  Bo was born in Bridgeport, AL on May 15, 1927. He was a lifelong member of the Church of Christ. Bo was a U S Navy veteran of both World War II and the Korean War.

He played varsity football at MTSU between his military tours of...

Apr 5, 2021

Stanley D. Chance, 69, of South Pittsburg, TN passed away Monday, April 5, 2021 at Memorial Hospital.

Stanley is preceded in death by his father Howard O. Chance, Sr., his grandparents Earl and Bertie Mae Case, and Joseph and Josie Chance.

He was dedicated to his faith, country, community and his family.  Stanley served in...

Mar 27, 2021

Mrs. Dorothy McKay (Barnes) Berryhill, 92, of South Pittsburg, TN, went to be home with the Lord on Saturday, March 27, 2021, at the Bridge of South Pittsburg. She had been a lifelong resident of South Pittsburg. She was a devout Christian, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She loved her family and church family dearly. She was a faithful...

Mar 17, 2021

Atticus Tanafranca, he was our little chunky butt who loves his groceries.  He always put a smile on everybody's face.  We love you and we'll always miss you "Atticus the baby".

He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Aristides Tanafranca, Sr. and grandfather, Ronnie Griffith, Sr.

Survivors include his parents; mother, Taylor Tanafranca and...

Mar 9, 2021

Bryan Christopher Layne, 49, of Jasper, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, March 9, 2021.  He was born on September 11, 1971 in Birmingham, Alabama and attended Bolton High School graduating in 1990.  He also lived in Nashville before moving to Jasper.

Bryan is preceded in death by both parents, Albert LeRoy Layne and Meredith Layne of Jasper;...

Mar 6, 2021

Billy Joe (Coon) Marshall  78, of South Pittsburg, TN went to  be with his Heavenly Father on Saturday, March 6, 2021.

He will also be reunited with his only son, Craig Marshall, who went to be with the Lord in 1982.  Billy is preceded in death by his long time companion, Donna Sharp.

Bill retired...

Feb 26, 2021

Dorothy Hardy

Dorothy Lewis Hardy, a life-time resident of Jasper, TN passed away peacefully on February 26, 2021 at the age of 90 years old.

She was born on December 7, 1930 to Harley H. Lewis and Ruth Brewer Lewis.

Mrs. Hardy, fondly known as Mrs. Dot was a long- time member of...

Feb 25, 2021

Monroe Powers, Jr., born on August 17, 1926, to the late Monroe Powers, Sr. and Dicie Mae Jordan Powers, transitioned from this life to the next on February 25, 2021, at the blessed age of 94. Monroe was the oldest of thirteen children. He grew up in Huntsville, Alabama, and was educated in the public schools of Huntsville, Madison...

Feb 23, 2021

Martha Marshall Underwood, 90, of South Pittsburg, TN. passed away Tuesday,   February 23, 2021 at Signature Nursing Home.

Many of her friends knew her as Miss Martha.  She was of the Baptist Faith and a Christian.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Johnny Underwood, her parents, Bessie and Bryce Marshall and brothers; Darwin,...

Feb 22, 2021

Bettye McClain Obit

Bettye Wilkinson McClain, 85, of South Pittsburg, Tennessee went to her heavenly home on February 22, 2021.  Bettye retired from Penn Dixie Cement Plant in Richard City, Tennessee, and was an avid fan of the South Pittsburg Pirates and the Tennessee Volunteer football teams.

She was preceded in death by her father,...

Feb 22, 2021

Anna Jean Blevins, 92 years young, of Kimball, TN went to heaven on Monday, February 22, 2021, with her loving family by her side.  She has gone on to pave a way for us in heaven with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  We will see her again one day by the throne.  For 73 years, she...

Feb 14, 2021

Louis Ward Fuqua, 90, of South Pittsburg, TN, died Sunday February 14, 2021 peacefully at his home.

He was the son of the late John William Fuqua and Blanche Ellen Dudney of Gainesboro, TN. He is preceded in death by his wife of 60 years Bebe Kirkpatrick Fuqua.

He is survived by two sons, Kirk...

Feb 14, 2021

Forrester Webb Rogers, 75, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 14, 2021, at his home in Jasper, Tennessee.

Upon graduation from Middle Tennessee State University in 1967, he began his long and distinguished career of forty-seven years as a CPA and partner at Thompson, Rogers, and Williams. After leaving public...

Feb 10, 2021

Robert C. Bee age 75, passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2021 after a long battle with Alzheimer's.

Survivors include his wife of over 26 years, Vickie Hall Bee, daughter, Tiffany Bee, brother Haskell Bee, Jr (Julie), sister Patty Hyland (Verne), stepson Jimmy Allred, many nieces & nephews.

Bob used to love going to auctions, yard...

Feb 9, 2021

William "Bill" Lewis Merritt, Jr. received eternal peace on February 9, 2021. He was born in Bridgeport, Alabama on June 27, 1958 to the late William Lewis Merritt, Sr. and Virginia Ann Allison Merritt.

He was a 1976 graduate of Bridgeport High School and attended Middle Tennessee State University and The University of...

Feb 4, 2021

Marshall (Skip) Edward Pilgrim, 65, of Jasper, TN went to his heavenly home after losing his battle with cancer on Thursday, February 4, 2021 with his loving wife Marilyn Pilgrim of 35 years and daughter Heather Hood by his side.

Skip enjoyed spending time with his family especially his two grandchildren, fishing, telling jokes and a good...