Obituary Listing

Feb 13, 2020

Richard Allen "Dick" Ryan, 67, of Chattanooga passed away on February 13, 2020 in a Cleveland, Tennessee hospital.

Dick was born on June 19, 1952 in Chattanooga and spent his early years in Ooltewah, Tennessee. He and his family moved to South Pittsburg in 1959 where he attended grammar school and junior high. He went on to...

Jan 29, 2020

Niya Kelso, 37, of South Pittsburg, Tennessee died Wednesday, January 29, 2020 in a Chattanooga hospital.

Niya was an amazing, outgoing and loving person who never seemed to meet a stranger. She served as social, spiritual, and food counselor for many of her family and friends. She was inspirational, motivational, and had a loving heart. She also...

Jan 27, 2020

James Shafer, 73, of South Pittsburg, Tennessee, died Monday, January 27, 2020.

Born on September 25, 1946 in Holgate, Ohio to the late Earl David & Twila Ellen Warner Shafer, he lived in Allen, Michigan for many years where he raised dairy and beef cattle, specialty pigs, and operated a worm farm. While in Allen, he had...

Jan 27, 2020

Allen Lee Henderson, 69, of Jasper, Tennessee, died Monday, January 27, 2020.

A 1968 graduate of Marion County High School, he continued his education at Tennessee Tech, then began work at TVA's Widow's Creek Fossil Plant. He was proud to have served as a scrubber board operator there for 38 ½ years. He was a member of...

Jan 26, 2020

Michael Ray "Mikey" Case, 62, of Stevenson, Alabama, died Sunday, January 26, 2020 in a Chattanooga hospital.

He worked for 32 years as an inspector with Brach Candy Company in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Following the closure of the Brach facility, he worked at Sanoh until his health forced his retirement. His favorite hobby was his saltwater aquarium, but...

Jan 26, 2020

Carl Edward Campbell, 87, of Sequatchie, Tennessee, died Sunday, January 26, 2020 in a Chattanooga hospital.

A descendant of a pioneer Marion County family, Carl was the son of the late James Hardie & Bessie Harris Campbell. He received his first through eighth grade education in a one-room schoolhouse where he learned to read at an early...

Jan 23, 2020

Hilary Cole Hamm, 53, of South Pittsburg, TN died Thursday, January 23, 2020.

She was a South Pittsburg High School graduate and attended Martin Methodist College in Pulaski, Tennessee. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who spent much of her time loving and nurturing her granddaughters. She was also an avid animal lover who was...

Jan 12, 2020

Rodney Hood, 54, of Jasper, Tennessee died Sunday, January 12, 2020 at his home.

A 1983 graduate of Marion County High School, he had a talent with gardening and especially loved planting and nurturing his flower gardens. He loved the Lord and worshiped as a member of the Mineral Springs Church of God.

He was...

Jan 10, 2020

Ruby Cline Graham, 94, of Jasper, Tennessee died Friday, January 10, 2020 at her home.

A lifelong resident of Jasper, Tennessee, she worked for 22 years at the South Pittsburg Knitting Mill, then retired from Walmart after almost 15 years of service. She was a member of Bible Baptist Church.

Ruby loved to cook and...

Jan 9, 2020

Ann Lofty Bible, age 81, of South Pittsburg, Tennessee, passed away on January 9, 2020 at her home in South Pittsburg.

Visitation will be from 2:00 to 5:00 pm central time on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at Rogers Funeral Home in South Pittsburg, Tennessee and from 1:00 to 2:30 pm central Sunday January 12, 2020 at Kimball...

Jan 4, 2020

Teresa Brown Rogers, 63, of South Pittsburg, Tennessee, died Saturday, January 4, 2020 in a Chattanooga hospital.

Born September 21, 1956 to the late Paul & Nellie Hale Brown, she lived and received her early education in Guild, Tennessee. She was a cheerleader and 1974 graduate of Marion County High School and attended the University of Tennessee...

Jan 4, 2020

Kenneth Lee Case, 66, of South Pittsburg, Tennessee went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, January 4, 2020.

Kenny was a member of Kimball Baptist Church where he was a deacon and taught the Adult Sunday School class. He was a retired TVA employee and loved to go fishing and play...

Dec 24, 2019

Paul Pittman, 59, of South Pittsburg, Tennessee died Tuesday, December 24, 2019 in a Chattanooga hospital.

A 1978 graduate of South Pittsburg High School, Paul worked was a true horseman and worked as a farrier for many years throughout the tri-state area. He was a devoted grandfather to his grandson who was his pride and joy.

Dec 22, 2019

Lottie Jo Bragg Kilpatrick, 89, of South Pittsburg, Tennessee, died Sunday, December 22, 2019 in a Chattanooga hospital.

She retired from TVA in 1982 and was a member of the South Pittsburg Ladies Club. She was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church in South Pittsburg and enjoyed participating in the ladies Bible study class at Holly...

Dec 20, 2019

James Lee Gentry, 82, of Jasper, Tennessee, died at his home on Friday, December 20, 2019.

Born in Chattanooga, Tennessee on September 15, 1937, to Abb Hembree Gentry and Mary Agnes Riggle Gentry, Jim was educated in South Pittsburg, Tennessee and graduated in 1955 from the Tennessee Military Institute. Soon after completing his high school education, he...

Dec 11, 2019

Kay Griffith, 65, a native of South Pittsburg, TN, died Wednesday, December 11, 2019 after a brief illness.

The daughter of the late John E. and Wilma Gilliam Griffith, Kay was a 1972 graduate of South Pittsburg High School, a member of Holly Avenue United Methodist Church, an accomplished pianist and a dentist.

She is...

Dec 11, 2019

Patricia Harris Frame, 78, of Jasper, Tennessee died Wednesday, December 11, 2019 in a Chattanooga hospital.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Stella Sebring Harris.

She is survived by her husband, Guy Frame, daughter, Karen (Dewayne) McKee and son, Bill Frame, grandchildren, B.J. (Michelle) Frame, Tabitha (Chris) Hampton, Amanda (Doug) Crisp,...

Dec 10, 2019

Annie "Peggy" Lawson, 87, of New Hope, Tennessee died Tuesday, December 10, 2019 in a local nursing home.

The daughter of the late Lewis & Alma Williford Blevins, she was a member of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church. She began working in mills at the age of 14 ending her working career when the Pittsburg Knitting Mill closed...

Dec 9, 2019

Buford Boyd, 77, of South Pittsburg, Tennessee died Monday, December 9, 2019 in a Chattanooga hospital.

The son of the late James Oscar & Nellie Lucille Marshall Boyd, he was a member of Grace Baptist Church where he had served as a choir member, usher, and as a former Trustee. He retired from Lodge Manufacturing after 22...

Dec 3, 2019

Bettye Townsend Miller, born August 20, 1925, died on December 3, 2019.

Preceded in death by parents: Andrew Jackson Townsend and Fannie Gamble Townsend; brothers: Jack and Bud Townsend; husband of 52 years Milton Edward Miller Jr; and daughter: Lesa Miller Bevars.

She is survived by a son, Milton Edward Miller III; a daughter, Charlotte...