Obituary Listing

Oct 30, 2020

Billy Gene (Sonny) Burnette, 86, of South Pittsburg, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, October 30, 2020 in Winchester, Tennessee after a brief illness.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Pat and Ava Burnette; his beloved wife, Nona Cagle Burnette; daughter, Barbara Ann Perry; granddaughter, Hannah Qualls; great grandson, Kaden Cross Qualls;...

Oct 28, 2020

Bobby Charles Ross, 84, of Jasper, TN went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 28, 2020.

He retired from Dupont after 26 years of service.  He was a veteran of the United States Air Force Reserves.  Bobby was a 57 year member of Olive Branch Lodge #297.  Bobby was a member...

Oct 27, 2020

Clyde Castle, 77, of Whitwell, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2020.

Clyde worked several years for Wolff Tree Company before retiring.

He enjoyed Pirates football games, fishing, working in his yard, deer hunting and most of all his grandchildren and great- grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Rance Castle,...

Oct 25, 2020

Kenneth Kelso, of South Pittsburg, TN. Died on Sunday, October 25, 2020 in a Chattanooga hospital.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Dorothy Kelso and Slyvester Green; brothers, Ronnie Kelso, Rudy Kelso, and one niece Niya Kelso and great niece Inari West.

He is survived by two...

Oct 24, 2020

Diana Lynn Bartram, 56, of Jasper, Marion County, TN. passed away Saturday October 24, 2020 at her home.

She was born in Virginia May 4, 1964, the daughter of John and Barbara Mauck. She graduated from Barboursville High School 1982 in Cabell County, WV. She was employed at Walmart Supercenter in Kimball TN. Diana loved working in...

Oct 24, 2020

David William Ross,92, of Jasper, TN passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2020.

He retired in 1990 from DuPont after 40 years of service.  He was a veteran of WWII serving in the United States Navy. David was a member of Olive Branch #297, Lion's Club and York Rite Bodies.

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Oct 18, 2020

Howard E. (Gene) Gothard, Jr. 70, went home to be with his Lord on Sunday, October 18, 2020.

He was member of  Long Island Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his father, Rev. Howard E. Gothard, Sr., his mother, Olla C. Gothard, his paternal grandparents, James A. and Frances Gothard and his maternal...

Oct 18, 2020

Roy M. Rankin Jr, 66, of Bridgeport, Alabama, passed away at a Chattanooga hospital on Sunday, October 18, 2020.

He was a 1972 graduate of Bridgeport High School.  Former employee of Beaulieu of America, Bridgeport plant.  He was an avid Crimson Tide football fan.

He is preceded in death...

Oct 17, 2020

In the early morning hours of October 17, 2020, Thomas (Tommy) Melvin Durham went home to be with his Lord.

He will be lovingly remembered and very much missed by his wife of 64 years, Doris Marsh Durham; his children, Mike Durham, Neiciee Durrence, and Sam (Debbie) Durham; his grandchildren, Leslie (Jeremy) Jackson, Patrick Durham, Jasen Durrence...

Oct 16, 2020

Annamae (Ann) Gibson, known by her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren as Nena.  Ann was born in Nauvoo, Illinois to Mr. Henry Wenzel and Mary Glass Wenzel on April 8, 1920.  Ann was the 2 nd oldest child born to Henry and Mary Wenzel, having three sisters and two brothers.  Ann's entire life was providing care for others,...

Oct 15, 2020

Marion Grider peacefully departed this earthly life at his home on the beautiful morning of October 15, 2020 with his wife and son by his side.

He fought a lengthy and courageous battle while never losing his sense of humor.  Marion was 67 years old.  He was born in Doran's Cove, Alabama to...

Oct 14, 2020

It is with great sadness that the family of Annie Grace Stone announces her unexpected passing on Wednesday, October 14, 2020, at the age of 89 years old.

Ann will be lovingly remembered by her husband and best friend of 29 years, Roy Stone. She is also, survived by her sons, Jody (Angela)...

Oct 6, 2020

Lillie R Blount, 86, passed away in a Chattanooga hospital on Tuesday October 6, 2020. "Miss Lillie" retired from Galaxy Carpets and spent 50 years as a substitute teacher at Marion County High school. She was a life long resident of Marion County and a member of the Jasper Lions Club. She was a member of McKendree United Methodist Church....

Oct 5, 2020

Frances Lorraine Pearson Powers, born August 30, 1927 to the late James Barton Pearson and Lillian Salome Carmack Pearson transitioned from this life to the next on  Monday, October 5, 2020, at the blessed age of 93 years old.

Lorraine grew up in the Gravel Town Community of Rogersville, Tennessee.  She was educated in the public schools...

Oct 5, 2020

Joseph Thomas Martin, 91, of South Pittsburg, TN, passed away on Monday, October 5, 2020.

He was a social, active man who was born and raised in South Pittsburg, Tennessee. As a young man, he left his home and family to serve as a sergeant in the United States Army during the Korean...

Oct 3, 2020

Ricky L. Smith, 67, of South Pittsburg, TN went home to meet his Lord on Saturday, October 3, 2020.

He was the son of the late Leroy F. and Katherine J. (Payne) Smith. Ricky was born on October 25, 1953 in Chattanooga, TN.

Ricky was a member of First...

Oct 3, 2020

Alfred Ellison Nabors, 84, of New Hope, TN, passed away early Saturday, October 3, 2020 at his home surrounded by loved ones.  He fought a long battle with cancer but was ready to be home with his Lord and loved ones.

He was a loving husband, father, brother papaw and great papaw.

He was born...

Sep 30, 2020

Joyce Bookout Steele, 85, of South Pittsburg, died unexpectedly at a Chattanooga hospital on Wednesday, September 30, 2020.

She was born in South Pittsburg and lived here all her life.  She graduated from South Pittsburg High School.  She was a 60 year member of Calvary Baptist Church in South Pittsburg.

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Sep 30, 2020

Elzie Ellen Smith, 88, of South Pittsburg, passed away on September 30, 2020, at Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga, TN. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.

Ellen was born on April 18, 1932, to parents, Horace and Carrie Philpott. She was married for 63 years to the love of her...

Sep 26, 2020

Deborah Shetters Ledford, 69, of South Pittsburg, TN. Passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2020 at a local health care facility.

Deborah was born on September 4, 1951 to Jimmy Shetters and Sarah Tanner Rollins.

She was preceded in death by her father, Jimmy Shetters; nephew, Clayton Griffith; step-father, Andrew Rollins and best friend, Ray...