Obituary Listing

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...

Mar 15, 2020

Christine Payne Farley, 86, of Bridgeport, Alabama went home to be with the Lord Sunday, March 15, 2020 at Madison Height Memory Care Community in Enterprise, Alabama.

Born May 7, 1933 in Bridgeport, Alabama to the late Turney and Trilby Walker Payne, she was a devoted mother and wife for many years. She took great pride in...

Mar 12, 2020

Edward Stanley Cook was born August 27, 1953 in Bridgeport, Alabama to the late John and Lillian (Ledford) Cook. He departed this life on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

Stanley received his education in the Marion County School System. He accepted Christ at an early age and later united with Calvary Baptist Church in South Pittsburg, Tennessee.

Mar 9, 2020

Ella Mae Goforth Rogers, 87, of Jasper, Tennessee, died Monday, March 9, 2020 at NHC of Chattanooga.

The daughter of the late Oscar Warren & Jessie Etta Tate Goforth, she was a native of Marion County and worked in the Assembly Department at for over 21 years at Royal-Desoto in Chattanooga. She attended Guild First Baptist Church...

Mar 8, 2020

SFC Timothy Lynn Spangler, US Army (Ret.) 66, of South Pittsburg, Tennessee, died Sunday, March 8, 2020.

The son of the late Charles Franklin & Marjorie Elizabeth Fawks Spangler, he was a longtime farmer and land conservationist. He served honorably with the United States Army with 27 years 7 months total service. He served on the Pennsylvania...

Mar 3, 2020

Gerald King

Gerald Douglas King, 83, passed away Tuesday, Mar. 3, 2020 at his home in Chattanooga.  He was retired from Cleveland Utilities and was a member of Westwood Baptist Church in Cleveland, Tennessee.

Born in South Pittsburg, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Charles Thomas Sr., and Julia Sparkman King.

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Mar 3, 2020

Shirley Marie Powell Jackson, 79 of Kimball Tennessee passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2020,

at Signature Healthcare after battling several health issues for the past several years.

She had lived in Marshall County and Marion County, Tennessee while growing up and then

moved to Kimball in the 1950's, where she lived until being...

Mar 2, 2020

Edmund L. Palka, 78, of Jasper, TN, passed away on Monday, March 2, 2020.

There will be no services at this time.

Arrangements are by Rogers Funeral Home of Jasper, TN.

Mar 1, 2020

Hiroko Yamaguchi Reed, age 84, of Jasper, TN, died Sunday, March 1, 2020.

She was a member of 1st Baptist Church of Jasper.  She was born in Saipan, Mariana Islands, and was raised in Okinawa after World War II.  She married her husband, Oscar Thomas Reed, while he was in the U.S. Marines, stationed in Okinawa.  They...

Feb 28, 2020

Charlie Shadrick, Jr. 77, of Sequatchie, passed away Friday, February 28, 2020 with his family by his side.

Charlie was a long time employee of the Sequatchie Handle Factory.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie Shadrick, Jr. and Tilda Shadrick; brother, Jimmy Shadrick.

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Feb 22, 2020

John Patrick Hogan, 61, of New Hope, Tennessee, died Saturday, February 22, 2020.

He was a longtime plumber and heavy machine operator and was preceded in death by his mother, Wanda Woody Hogan, brother, Alan Hogan, and sister, Debbie Hogan.

He is survived by his father, John A. Hogan; son, Jered (Brittany) Hogan of Lookout...

Feb 18, 2020

Shirley Smith Graham, 84, of South Pittsburg, Tennessee died Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at her home.

She is survived by several nieces and nephews.

At her request no services will be held.

Memories and condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.rogersfuneralhome.com .

Arrangements are by Rogers Funeral Home,...

Feb 17, 2020

Zula Vandergriff Ridley, 96, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, formerly of Bridgeport, Alabama, died Monday, February 17, 2020 in a Red Bank healthcare center.

The daughter of the late George Washington & Cora Edna Brown Vandergriff, she lived most of her life in Chattanooga, but was a Bridgeport, Alabama resident for over 20 years. She retired from DuPont in...