Obituary Listing

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...

Nov 28, 2019

Ralph Burton, 76, of Jasper, Tennessee died Thursday, November 28, 2019 at his home.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Mary Ruth Coppinger Burton; daughter, Melissa Burton Payne; son and daughter-in-law, Gil & Meegan Rogers Burton; grandchildren, Caleb Payne, Bo Burton, and Katie Burton.

Graveside funeral services will be held at Sequatchie...

Nov 26, 2019

Mary Ellen Ellison Henderson, 91, of Kimball, Tennessee, died Tuesday, November 26, 2019 following an extended illness.

The daughter of the late Glen L. and Lillie Mae Barnes Ellison, she started working as a hairdresser in 1955 and continued her work for 53 1/2 years. She was married to Luther "Doc" Henderson, a long-time barber and inspector...

Nov 25, 2019

The night sky in our part of the world got a little darker on Monday November 25, 2019. One of the brightest stars in our galaxy, Josh Jennings, passed away after a brief illness.

Josh was preceded in death by his father, Billy Jennings, and his grandfather, Joe Buck Davis. He is survived by his wife, Layne...

Nov 12, 2019

Mary Frances Godsey Burnett, 83, of Jasper, Tennessee, died Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at her home.

The daughter of the late Robert Lee & Fannie Bell Saint Godsey, she was of the Baptist faith. She was a 1954 graduate of Marion County High School and an avid basketball player.

She is survived by two sons,...

Oct 30, 2019

Deanna Rena Forsythe Gatlin, 46, of Jasper, Tennessee died, Wednesday, October 30, 2019.

She was a graduate of Lookout Valley High School and had worked for several years at NHC in Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia.

She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Dorris Forsythe McCullough; grandfather, Leonard Hicks, Sr.; uncle, Leonard Hicks, Jr.; and husband,...

Oct 25, 2019

Patsy Elaine Rector Burrow, 59, of Bridgeport, Alabama, went Home to be with Jesus on Friday, October 25, 2019 at her home.

The daughter of the late Marvin Rector, Jr. and Paulean Haney Rector, she was a member of Mount Zion Baptist Church in Coalmont, Tennessee and loved going to church in the last weeks of her...

Oct 21, 2019

Imogene Kilgore Vinson, 90, of South Pittsburg, Tennessee died Monday, October 21, 2019.

The daughter of the late Melvin Ras & Ella Mae Locke Kilgore, she was a longtime member of the Richard City Cumberland Presbyterian Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Raymond E....

Oct 21, 2019

Marvin W. King, 83, of South Pittsburg, Tennessee died Monday, October 21, 2019 at his home.

He was a lifelong resident of South Pittsburg and was retired from Lodge Manufacturing.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William King & Mary Lee Allison King Holland, daughter Lynne King Scott, son, Troy King, sisters, Rose...