Obituary Listing

Feb 3, 2021

In keeping with his wishes to spend his last days at his home, Joseph Richard Hill, 96, went to meet his Lord in Alpharetta GA on Feb. 3, 2021.  During his declining days he was surrounded and cared for by his loving family.

Joseph was born and raised in South Pittsburg, TN and a lifelong fan of...

Feb 1, 2021

On February 1, 2021, Arlene Jones, age 88 celebrated her homegoing to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Arlene was born in Atlanta, Georgia on November 7, 1932, but spent her formative years in the town of Elkhart, Texas.  At the age of nine, Arlene gave her heart and life to Jesus Christ and was...

Jan 29, 2021

Betty Lynette Moore, 63 of South Pittsburg, passed away at a Chattanooga hospital on January 29, 2021.

She was the daughter of the late Robert Austin and Myrtice Lamberth of Alabama.

She was a seamstress for Sand Mountain Cutting and Sewing for many years. She was an active member of Wesley and Lou's Chapel United...

Jan 21, 2021

JoAnn Durham

JoAnn Durham, 63, of South Pittsburg, passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2021.

She was preceded in death by her Father, Oscar Gilliam; mother, Odell Poe  Brother Dennis Gilliam, Johnny  Gilliam Sister Nancy Cantrell all of Jasper Tn. Husband Larry Durham of South Pittsburg Tn.

Survived by daughter, Holly Ann Durham...

Jan 19, 2021

Camden William Cox, infant son of Autumn LeAnn and Dustin Wade Cox was called home on Tuesday, January 19, 2021.

Camden was preceded in death by maternal great grandparents, Jerry Lynn and James Arthur Tatum; great great grandparents Jack and Della Johnson.

Paternal great grandfather, William Paul Cox; great...

Jan 14, 2021

Steve Looney

Steven (Steve) Looney, age 69, of Jasper, Tennessee, died on Thursday, January 14, 2021, at Parkridge Medical Center.

He was born in Jasper, Tennessee on February 25, 1951.

Steve retired from TVA, served several years as an alderman for the Town of Jasper, and was a former TSSAA basketball and baseball...

Jan 13, 2021

Meredith James Layne Thomas, age 77, passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2021.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Leroy(Roy) Layne: Parents, Katherine Flannery James and James Elred James of Jasper;  sister-in-law, Sharon Layne Hughes of Pawley's Island, South Carolina, and mother-in-law and father -in-law Dwight and Mary Alice Layne.

She is...

Jan 12, 2021

Jacky (Jack) Glancy Coppinger, 84 of Sequatchie, TN, died Tuesday, January 12, 2021.

The son of Jess and Nellie Coppinger, he was a devoted husband of 61 years, a father and grandfather who loved his family. He was also preceded in death by his wife Virginia Hamblen Coppinger, 2 sisters and a special granddaughter, Carrie Hudson Thomas....

Jan 9, 2021

Ms. Terese Elaine Price, 50, passed away January 9, 2021 at a Chattanooga hospital.

Terese was preceded in death by her father and mother, Edwin Ray Sr, and Elaine Price of New Hope.

She is survived by two daughters, Anice Nicole Price of Memphis, and LaShay Price of Chattanooga, two grandsons, Jacobi and Jacari; also...

Jan 8, 2021

Reverend John Smith Pastor of Gospel Light Baptist Church, loving father, husband, and grandfather, met his savior, maker, and redeemer on January 8th, 2021.  He was 64 years old on the day of his parting.  If we were to have asked him the most significant moments in his life, he would have said:

(1).   The moment Christ...

Jan 5, 2021

Pat Eugene Hood

Patrick Eugene Hood 73, of Whitwell, TN passed away at Erlanger Hospital on Tuesday, January 5, 2021.

He was a member of Victory Baptist Church and was in law enforcement for several years. Patrick was a truck driver for Hood Enterprises and Hampton Trucking both of Jasper, TN.

He was...

Jan 2, 2021

Edward Lee Elliott, 66, of South Pittsburg, TN passed into the loving arms of Jesus on the morning of Saturday, January 2, 2021 with his daughter by his side.  You may have known him as "Big Ed", "Eddie", or even, "Mayor of Billy Goat Hill".  He was a lifelong resident of South Pittsburg and he loved his community.  He...

Dec 28, 2020

James Earl "Jim" Webb Jr., 64, of South Pittsburg, TN, passed away Monday, December 28, 2020.

He was born August 23, 1956 in South Pittsburg, TN.  He was a 1973 graduate of South Pittsburg High School, where he lettered in football.  He began working at TVA in 1977, spending the majority of his...

Dec 25, 2020

Nellie (Nell) Ann Sherrill Brown, 92, passed away Christmas Day, 2020.

She was at the home where she had lived since 1955; the home where she raised her children behind the long rock fence on Betsy Pack Drive in Jasper, Tn.; the home where she was, as always, surrounded by her loving family. As one friend remarked,...

Dec 22, 2020

Delores Ann Wynne Curtis, 77, of South Pittsburg, passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at a healthcare facility.

She was a lifelong resident of South Pittsburg, Tennessee.  Delores was a graduate of South Pittsburg High School and obtained a B.S. degree in Education at Middle Tennessee University. While juggling a teaching career and three small children...

Dec 19, 2020

Theodore (Ted) Joseph Scharer, Sr., 82, of Sequatchie, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2020, during a recent hospital stay.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Scharer and Bessie Scharer, his brother Don Scharer, his niece, Diana Barnes Wynne, and his brothers-in-law, Roy Ridley and William Barnes.

Dec 15, 2020

Sidney Elledge Roberts, 80, of South Pittsburg, TN, passed away peacefully in her home Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020 surrounded by her family.

She was born June 29,1940 in Bridgeport, AL to David and Lucy Toney.

Sidney and her first husband, Robert Willard Elledge, were married for 32 years, until...

Dec 15, 2020

Charles Edward (Ed) Reynolds, age 88 of South Pittsburg, Tennessee died Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his family.

Ed was retired from Lodge Manufacturing Company. He served as South Pittsburg City Commissioner for 24 years until he retired. He currently served as Chairman of the Board of Marion Natural System and Water Works....

Dec 8, 2020

Betty Jane Flowers Brown, 97, of Jasper, Tennessee passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at her home.

She was born on April 15, 1923 in Richard City, Tennessee, the eldest daughter of Troy Lee and Mary Inez Flowers. She attended Richard Hardy Memorial School and graduated from South Pittsburg High School in 1941. After completing...

Dec 1, 2020

Anthony (Andy) Pyle Geer, 53, of Jasper, TN left this earth for his Heavenly home on Tuesday, December 1, 2020.

Andy is survived by his mother; Patsy Brown Geer; his loving wife of 33 years, Alicia Collins Geer; two sons, Adam (Carolyn) Geer and Austin Geer; precious grandchild; Adalyn Geer, and numerous other family and friends.