Obituary Listing

Jul 2, 2020

Betty Newton, of Bridgeport, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 2, 2020.

Betty grew up in Bridgeport, Alabama. After marrying John "Bill" Newton, they moved to Chattanooga, TN where she worked for the Tri-State Carpenters Union as a bookkeeper. In 1973, they moved back to the Bridgeport area on a farm in Doran's Cove. Betty enjoyed working...

Jul 1, 2020

Brandon Elliott, 39, of South Pittsburg TN, passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2020.

He was a graduate of South Pittsburg High School. Brandon enjoyed fishing with his wife and father-in-law.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Wanda Elliott; grandfather, Charles Elliott and mother-in-law Peggy Rollins; grandparents, Charlsie and Robert Stewart.

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Jun 29, 2020

Harold Waymond Adcock, Jr., 76, known to all as Buzz, died on Monday, June 29, 2020 at his home in South Pittsburg following a lengthy illness.

Buzz was born on May 1, 1944, and lived his entire life in South Pittsburg.

He was the son of the late Harold Waymond Adcock and Clarice Inez O'Neal...

Jun 17, 2020

William "Bill" Nevette Brown

William "Bill" N. Brown, 58, of Chattanooga passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2020.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth P. Brown & Catherine Cook Brown; Brother, Kent Brown; nephew, Albert Brown.

Survivors include his brother, Albert Brown; nephew, William F. Brown; Caregivers, Shelly Land and...

Jun 3, 2020

Betty Ball

Betty Ball, 90, passed away on Wednesday, June 6, 2020.

Betty was born July 11, 1929, in Farner, TN to Alvin G. and Ola (Kimsey) Ball. She received her BS from the University of Tennessee in 1957 and taught school for 46 years.  Betty retired in 1986 from the Chattanooga City School System....

Jun 3, 2020

Kennith Blevins, 80, of New Hope, TN went to be with our Lord unexpectedly on June 3, 2020.

Kennith was retired from Lodge Manufacturing in South Pittsburg, TN. Kennith loved being outdoors, gardening and spending time with his family.

Kennith is preceded in death by his father John Oscar Blevins and mother Myrtle Laney Blevins....

May 22, 2020

Mary Nell "Tootie" Grimes joined her heavenly family on May 22, 2020.

She was born September 15, 1940 and lived her entire life in Jasper.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Bessie Lee & Will Grimes. Sister, Betty Oglesby and brother, Charles Grimes.

Mary Nell loved Marion County Football and Tennessee...

May 22, 2020

Mary Nell "Tootie" Grimes joined her heavenly family on May 22, 2020.  She was born September 15, 1940 and lived her entire life in Jasper.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Bessie Lee & Will Grimes, her sister, Betty Oglesby and brother, Charles Grimes.

Mary Nell loved Marion County football and Tennessee football. ...

May 17, 2020

Dorotha Jean Deakins "Dottie", 84, of Jasper, went to be with our Lord on Sunday, May 17, 2020.

The daughter of the late Jack and Irene Rogers, she was born November 13, 1935. She was a homemaker and organized the Pinellas County Fair for years.

Survivors include her three boys, Leonard (Evelyn) Deakins of Gallatin,...

May 11, 2020

Kathleen Wright, 82, of South Pittsburg, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 11, 2020 with her loving family by her side.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date.

Arrangements are by Rogers Funeral Home, 400 Laurel Ave., South Pittsburg, TN (423) 837-7176.

May 11, 2020

Bobby Lee Wells, 89, of South Pittsburg, TN, died on Monday, May 11, 2020.

The son of the late Robert Benjamin and Opal Griffin Wells, he was born July 23, 1930 in Mammoth Springs, Arkansas.

He was a member of Kimball Baptist Church and worked in power operations for TVA for 28 years, retiring on...

May 6, 2020

Mary Elaine (Kennemore) Nelms went to join our heavenly father on Wednesday May 6, 2020 at the age of 69, surrounded by family.

Elaine was born with her twin brother Wayne to John Willis and Flora Paralee (Blevins) Kennemore on November 10, 1950 in New Hope Tennessee.  She joined an already large family being the 11 th...

May 3, 2020

Sylvia "Toni" Burns, 73, of Jasper, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 3, 2020.

Toni was a 1969 graduate of Carson-Newman University and graduated Magna Cum Laude.

She was survived by her husband Terry Burns; sons, James and John Burns; four grandchildren.

The family will have a celebration of life at a later...

Apr 18, 2020

Mary June Bowlin, 83, of Sequatchie, TN, passed away peacefully Saturday, April 18, 2020.

She was the daughter of the late Walter K. Privett and Gussie Hall Privett.

June was a choir member and pianist at First Baptist Church of Jasper for many years. She worked as secretary for...

Apr 13, 2020

Cynthia Denise Blevins Blount, 51, of South Pittsburg, TN passed away suddenly April 13, 2020.

MSgt Blount returned to her hometown after proudly serving 20 years in the United States Air Force.

She enjoyed being near loved ones after so much time away and immersed herself back into the community, always helping or serving where...

Apr 13, 2020

Karen Frances Kittrell Boozer, 59, of South Pittsburg, TN, departed this life peacefully at home, on Monday, April 13, 2020. Karen was born to Thomas Wayne and Linda Blaylock Kittrell in Mobile, Al.

She was a Scottsboro High School graduate, and later moved to So. Pittsburg, TN. Karen was an employee for Economy Cleaners for many years....

Apr 10, 2020

Martha Ida Bates Love, 91, died on April 10, 2020 at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born on February 1, 1929 in South Pittsburg, to the late John Arthur and Letha Ables Bates.

Martha was a member of Holly Avenue Methodist Church, South Pittsburg, and attended Hixson United Methodist Church. She was a shining...

Mar 22, 2020

Corbin Hale, 24, of Jasper, TN, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2020.

The family will have a private graveside service on Friday, March 27, 2020.

Due to the restrictions on gathering of funeral services at this time, the family will plan a memorial to celebrate his life as...

Mar 20, 2020

Charles "Chuck" Colvin, Jr., 58, of Kimball, TN, passed away on Friday, March 20, 2020.

Chuck was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Earl and Betty Colvin.

Survivors include his two daughters, Tisha Colvin and Nikki Colvin; Sister, Pam Clepper; grandchildren, Makayla Colvin, Blakelee Colvin, Tygan Colvin, Liam...

Mar 17, 2020

R. O. Blevins, 93, of New Hope, Tennessee went Home to be with his Lord on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 in a local healthcare center.

The son of the late John Adam & Elizabeth Durham Blevins, he was a lifelong farmer. He worked for several years as the South Pittsburg Ferry Boat Operator, for the Marion County...