Obituary Listing

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...

Oct 20, 2019

Winnie Barber Bennett, 98, of Kimball, Tennessee, died Sunday, October 20, 2019.

Born and raised in the small town of Lancaster, Texas, she married George Ham Bennett, Jr. on December 26, 1938 and they moved to his hometown of Magnolia, Arkansas. They continued to make their home there until 1952, when they moved their family to South...

Oct 6, 2019

Don T. McEwen, 79 passed this life on Sunday morning, October 6, 2019.

Don was a hospital corpsman in the U.S. Navy, serving on four different aircraft carriers and at the naval hospital at Pensacola.

He was the Chief of the Battle Creek Volunteer Fire department for 24 years and worked tirelessly to help his...

Oct 2, 2019

William Terry "Billy" Smith, Jr., 47, of Trenton, Georgia, died Wednesday, October 2, 2019 in a local hospital.

He was a 1991 graduate and former football player for South Pittsburg High School and had worked for over 20 years with Royce Case Concrete. Billy was a very outgoing person who was loved by everyone and could fill...

Aug 26, 2019

Rickey Ellis, Jr., 36, of Chattanooga, TN went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 26, 2019.

He was a loving son and father who will be missed by everyone who knew him.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Tommy and Mary Musgrave.

He is survived by his mother...

Aug 14, 2019

Tommy Gene Hargis, Sr., 70, of South Pittsburg, Tennessee, died Wednesday, August 14, 2019.

A former employee of Mohawk and Beaulieu textile mills, he was preceded in death by his parents, James Thomas "Tom" & Mary Jo Smallwood Hargis and infant brothers, Donnie Ray and Kevin Labron.

He is survived by his children, Kimberly Hargis...

Aug 5, 2019

Mrs. Emily Bullen Hornsby, formerly of Jasper, Tennessee, passed away in Birmingham, Alabama on Monday, August 5, 2019.

A native of High Springs, Florida, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd Russell and Edna Joyce McDonnell Bullen. Mrs. Hornsby enjoyed a longtime career as a nurse. She lived in Jasper for many years before moving to...

Aug 5, 2019

Randy Mosier

Randy Scott Mosier, 54, of Whitwell, passed away on Monday, August 5, 2019.

Randy was the son of Ralph and Janet Mosier. He attended Whitwell High School and graduated with the class of 1983.

He was preceded in death by his father, Ralph O. Mosier, Sr.

Survivors include his...

Aug 4, 2019

Barbara Christine "Chris" Kennemore, of New Hope, passed away in a Chattanooga hospital on Sunday, August 4, 2019.

A native of South Pittsburg, Mrs. Kennemore lived the majority of her life in New Hope. She was a member of Holly Avenue United Methodist Church and her life revolved around her family, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

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Jul 31, 2019

George David Jackson, Sr., 82, of Kimball, Tennessee, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at Signature Healthcare of South Pittsburg after a battle with Parkinson's and dementia.

He was a native of Sherwood, Tennessee and has lived in Kimball since 1950. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie L. & Elizabeth Stubblefield Jackson and his...

Jul 28, 2019

Mary Joe King, 85, of South Pittsburg, Tennessee died peacefully in a Chattanooga hospital on Sunday, July 28, 2019.

Born and raised in the Sweeten's Cove Community, Mary Jo was the third child, and first daughter born into a family of 13 children. She was not only considered a loving, caring sister to her 12 siblings, but...

Jul 24, 2019

Kenneth Hookey, 89, of South Pittsburg, Tennessee, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at his home.

The son of the late Joseph Wheeler and Zell Catherine Coburn Hookey, he was a longtime member of Wesley United Methodist Church. He was a US Air Force and Merchant Marines. He was a 60-year member of Marion Lodge #515 F.&A.M....

Jul 18, 2019

Pierce H. "Danny" Daniel, 94, of South Pittsburg, Tennessee, died Thursday, July 18, 2019.

A native of Rome, Georgia, he was a long-time superintendent at the Pittsburg Knitting Mill. He was a founding member of Grace Baptist Church in South Pittsburg, where he was the first choir director, first adult Sunday School teacher, and served for many...

Jul 6, 2019

Terry Edward "Skid Row" Cunningham of South Pittsburg, Tennessee passed away peacefully at the Nashville Bordeaux Center on Saturday, July 6, 2019, at the age of 70.

Born on August 22, 1948 to Leroy & Lena Mae Johnson, he was a member of Mount Olive Primitive Baptist Church in South Pittsburg. He was a graduate of McReynolds...

Jul 4, 2019

Joy Stephens Johnson, 52, of Kimball, Tennessee died Thursday, July 4, 2019 in a Chattanooga hospital.

A 1986 graduate of South Pittsburg High School, she had worked for several physician's offices and was currently employed at The Bridge at South Pittsburg. The lights of her life were her precious grandchildren.

She was preceded in death...

Jun 30, 2019

James Byron Basham, 35, of Jacksonville, Florida died unexpectedly on Sunday, June 30, 2019 in a Jacksonville hospital.

Byron was roofer in the construction industry in Jacksonville. He was preceded in death by his father, Col. Jeff Basham, grandfather, John Basham, and grandparents, Marvin & Beulah Mae Davenport.

He is survived by his wife, Danielle...

Jun 27, 2019

Louise Talley Degast

Louise Talley Degast, 89, died at her South Pittsburg home on Thursday, June 27, 2019.

A native of Lodge, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Lee Roy Dalton and Mary Jane Crow Dalton. Mrs. Degast served as executive assistant to Mr. Narrimore at the South Pittsburg Knitting Mills for many...