Obituary Listing

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...

Sep 19, 2020

Lois F. Graves, 93, of Jasper, TN, went to be with Lord on Saturday, September 19, 2020.

Lois enjoyed spending time with her family.  She loved gardening, cooking, listening to her favorite music and spending time with her senior friends.  Most of all she enjoyed  loving on her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Sep 15, 2020

Verna Brooks Miller, 97, of South Pittsburg, TN, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, September 15, with her loved ones by her side.

She was born May 5, 1923, to the late Roy Anthony Brooks and Thelma Turner Brooks of Dayton, TN.

She was preceded in death by her husband...

Sep 13, 2020

James "Jimmy" Godsey, 87, of Jasper, TN., passed away on Sunday, September 13. 2020.

Jim graduated from Marion County High School.  Then joined the Merchant Marines, and later served in the United States Army.

Jim had a long career with the United States Postal Service and then served as...

Sep 9, 2020

Douglas Gilliam Graham born June 29, 1948 in Battle Creek Tennessee, passed away September 9, 2020 in the presence of his loved ones.

He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Lynn Graham and they raised seven children, Douglas Wade Graham (Sherry), Angela Lynn Evans (Aaron), Melissa Holden, Crystal Hansard, Gary Higdon...

Sep 5, 2020

Mrs. Myrtle Colston Kelly,  passed away at her home Saturday, September 5, 2020.

She was born February 9, 1940 in Whitwell, TN to Joe V. and Myrtle Colston.  She was the youngest of ten children. She attended Marion County High School, MTSU and received her masters degree from Trevecca Nazarene College. "Muff" as...

Sep 5, 2020

Eddie Lowrey, 67, of Jasper, TN, passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2020.

Eddie retired from U.S. Pipe with 35 years of service. He enjoyed hunting and fishing.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Pauline Anderson Lowrey; nephew, Jackie Fletcher

Survivors include his wife, Pam McVey Lowrey; daughter, Dannie(...

Sep 3, 2020

Freddie Edward Simmons, Jr.

Freddie "James" Simmons, Jr., 78, of Sequatchie, TN, left his earthly family and was received into the arms of his heavenly father on Thursday, September 3, 2020.

Freddie "James" was born in Jasper, Tennessee on May 14, 1942 to Freddie E. Simmons and Loretta Rice Simmons.

James managed several...

Aug 30, 2020

Coalmont, Tennessee - Mr. John William Pittman, 85, passed away Sunday August 30, 2020 at the Sheltering Arms Home in Palmer, Tennessee.  He was born in Nashville, Tennessee on January 12, 1935.  He was preceded in death by his father, Virgil Bolton Pittman; mother, Mattie Cargile Pittman; sisters, Ella Ann Morris, Norma Jean Hess, Mary Elizabeth "Bussy" Cameron and...

Aug 26, 2020

Reece Harris, Jr., 71, of Jasper, TN, passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 with his loving family by his side.

Reece is preceded in death by his parents, Reece Harris, Sr., and Cleo Graham Harris.

Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Linda Simmons Harris, and a special niece, Nicole Rogers.

The...

Aug 14, 2020

Mrs. Kathleen Elizabeth Bishop Mas, of South Pittsburg, TN died August 14, 2020 at Hospice of Chattanooga of brain cancer.

Kathleen was born, Dec. 7, 1952, in Gilroy, CA. and baptized, Episcopalian. She spent her early childhood in Elmira, NY. She and her parents Florence Crofutt Bishop and Milton Bishop, then moved the...

Aug 13, 2020

Ola Ann Jones Bishop, 82, of Jasper, passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2020.

She was preceded in death by her parents, James Brown Jones, Sr., Ola Magdalene Cantrell Jones; sisters, Bernice Jones Stewart and Louise Jones; brother, James Jones, Jr.

Survivors include her daughters, Donna Bishop (Roy McCanless)...

Aug 8, 2020

Neil O'Daniel, Sr., 80, Jasper, TN., passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2020.

He was born in Cleveland, Tennessee, the son of the late Thomas O'Daniel and Late Rubye O'Daniel Long.

Preceded in death by his wife, Trudy P. O'Daniel; two sons, Leslie Neil O'Daniel, Jr. and William O'Daniel; Brother, Thomas E. O'Daniel; son-in-law, Alton...