Obituary Listing

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...

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...