Obituary Listing

Mary 'Jackie' Johnson

Mary 'Jackie' Johnson

Aug 8, 2015

Mary Jacqueline Rowland "Jackie" Johnson, 85, of South Pittsburg, TN died Saturday, August 8, 2015 in a Chattanooga hospital. Born in Laurel Hill, Tennessee, to the late David James and Ruth Maxwell Byrne Rowland, Jackie was a born artist. She attended Tennessee Technological University for two years, studying Commercial Art under Professor Fannie Kuykendoll. She met her future husband,...

James Kelly Ensor Sr

James Kelly Ensor Sr

Jul 30, 2015

James Kelly Ensor, Sr., age 89, of South Pittsburg, TN, went to Heaven to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 29, 2015. Kelly was born on August 19, 1925 in Cookeville, TN to the late James Leslie and Mamie Demarias Ensor. Kelly relied on his Christian faith and was a member of Wesley United Methodist...

Stella Mae Kilgore Rollins

Stella Mae Kilgore Rollins

Jul 28, 2015

Stella Mae Kilgore Rollins, of Russellville, KY, formerly of South Pittsburg, TN, died Tuesday, July 28, 2015. She was born on April 25, 1930 to the late Clyde and Grace Cleveland Kilgore. Mrs. Rollins was preceded in death by three brothers, Bobby Ray, Carlos and Willie Bob (Bobby) Kilgore; a son, James Andrew Rollins, Jr. and a granddaughter, Amanda...

Carolyn Yohn Alder

Carolyn Yohn Alder

Jul 22, 2015

Carolyn Yohn Alder, 72, of Whitwell, TN died Wednesday, July 22, 2015. The daughter of the late Leamon Franklin and Rosa Posey Yohn she was also preceded in death by her husband, Walter Clayton Alder and two great-grandchildren. Survivors include her children, Pamela Bryan and Mary Ann Gatlin both of Eagle Lake, FL, James Earl Berry, Jr. of Hartford,...

Julia Fultz White

Julia Fultz White

Jul 9, 2015

Julia Christine Fultz White, 92, of South Pittsburg, Tennessee, died Thursday, July 9, 2015 in a Chattanooga healthcare facility. Born in South Pittsburg, Tennessee to the late Henry and Lucille Lamberson Fultz, she attended McReynolds High School in South Pittsburg and was Salutatorian of her graduating class. She continued her education at Tennessee A&I State University (now Tennessee State...

Larry Houston Durham

Larry Houston Durham

Jul 3, 2015

Larry Houston Durham, 63, of South Pittsburg, TN died unexpectedly on Friday, July 3, 2015 at his home. He was preceded in death by his mother, Alma Joyce Durham. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, JoAnn Gilliam Durham; father, "J.P." Houston Durham; children, Danny (Amy) Durham, Derek Durham and Holly Durham; seven grandchildren; sister, Debbie (Larry)...

Don Edwin Griffin Sr

Don Edwin Griffin Sr

Jun 14, 2015

Don Edwin Griffin, Sr., 81, of the Layne's Cove Community in Pelham, TN died unexpectedly on Sunday, June 14, 2015 at his home. The son of the late Perry and Audrey Pearl Stanley Griffin, he was a truck driver with McLean Trucking Company for over 30 years. He served his country as Sgt. 1st Class with the US Army...

Mary Anne 'Dixie' Seebacher

Mary Anne 'Dixie' Seebacher

Jun 9, 2015

Mary Anne "Dixie" Robertson Seebacher, an Elmore County, Alabama native, has gone through the Western door following her mother and her forebearers, the Shawnee, to complete the Circle. This delightful, multicultural woman was also a direct descendent of Col. James Robertson, founder of Nashville. She met her husband, Jack, as a young widow and quickly became a valued asset...

Shirley Jean Samples

Shirley Jean Samples

Jun 9, 2015

Shirley Samples Shirley Jean Samples, 78, passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2015, at a health care facility in Gallatin, TN. She was born February 3, 1937, a daughter of the late John W. and Grace Hill Samples of South Pittsburg, TN. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Harold and John Samples both of Gallatin, TN; brother-in-law,...

Dana L Howe

Dana L Howe

May 26, 2015

Dana Lynn Howe, 44, of Kimball, TN, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at her home. Dana attended Starkville Academy in Mississippi where she was secretary of her senior class, co-captain of the tennis, track and cheerleading teams, a member of the Honor Society and graduated with honors. She continued her education at Mississippi State University where she...

Rose King Looney

Rose King Looney

May 25, 2015

Mrs. Rose King Looney, 81, of South Pittsburg, TN died Monday, May 25, 2015 in Chattanooga, TN. Rose was preceded in death by her husband, Darwin Looney; mother, Mary Lee Holland; father, William King; infant son, Hugh Randall Looney; sister, Mary Ellen Hill and brother, Don "Duck" King. She is survived by her daughter, Valerie (Dr. Tommy) Helm of...

Lauren Johnson

Lauren Johnson

May 23, 2015

Lauren Johnson, 24, of Kimball, TN died unexpectedly on Saturday, May 23, 2015. Lauren graduated from North Jackson High School in 2009 with an advanced diploma. She was preceded in death by her grandfathers, Harley Stephens and Harold Dean Johnson. She is survived by her children, Elizabeth Fallon Johnson, Noah Blake Finney, Camdyn Wade Johnson; parents, Barry & Tonji...

Joyce Burkhalter Wayne

Joyce Burkhalter Wayne

May 18, 2015

Joyce Burkhalter Wayne, 85, of South Pittsburg, TN, died Monday, May 18, 2015. The daughter of the late Albert and Elizabeth Burkhalter she was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Wayne, sister, Delores Ingram and brother, Bruce Burkhalter. A member of Grace Baptist Church and friend to many, she had sold autos and mobile homes and also owned...

Ronnie N Thomas

Ronnie N Thomas

May 16, 2015

Ronnie Thomas, 70, of Kimball, TN died Saturday, May 16, 2015 at his home. The son of the late Virgil and Mary Ellen Thomas, he was a longtime member of the Church of Christ. He worked in land development for many years. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Virgil Edward "Buddy" Thomas. Survivors include his wife,...

Mack E Leathers

Mack E Leathers

May 14, 2015

Mack Leathers, 63, of Jasper, TN died Thursday, May 14, 2015 at his home. Mack was a loving family man. He was a member of the Jasper Church of the Nazarene, worked for Sowder Electric Company in Jasper for 16 years and had worked for several years as a self-employed general contractor in Alabama. He was preceded in death...

Billie Ross Thurmond

Billie Ross Thurmond

May 14, 2015

Billie L. Thurmond, 83, of Jasper, Tenn., died Thursday, May 14, 2015. She was born in Victoria, Tenn., and graduated from Marion County High School in 1950. She later was a graduate of the Baroness Erlanger School of Nursing. A registered nurse, Billie was employed by Memorial Hospital of Chattanooga for 39 years. After retirement in 1993, she spent...

Robert Hunter

Robert Hunter

May 13, 2015

Robert "Rob" Hunter, 57, of South Pittsburg, TN died unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, May 13, 2015. Rob was a graduate of the McCallie School in Chattanooga where he was a recipient of the Don C. Pegler award for citizenship. He attended Emory and Henry College and the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. He was a lifelong member...

Geter Frank Love Jr

Geter Frank Love Jr

May 11, 2015

Geter Love Geter Frank Love, Jr., 62, of South Pittsburg, TN died Monday, May 11, at his home. He was the son of the late Geter Frank and Rebecca Gibson Love. He had worked as a millwright, iron worker and maintenance technician in several locations around the country during his career. He is survived by his children, Jason Paxton...

Dorris Chumbler Kilgore

Dorris Chumbler Kilgore

May 4, 2015

Dorris Marie Chumbler Kilgore, 91, of South Pittsburg, Tennessee died Monday, May 4, 2015. The daughter of the late Ray H. and Bonnie English Chumbler, she was a member of Kimball Baptist Church for over 38 years and was a former employee of South Pittsburg Municipal Hospital and Rivermont Nursing Home. She was also a member of the Order...

Johnny D 'Toby' Stewart

Johnny D 'Toby' Stewart

Apr 29, 2015

Johnny D. "Toby" Stewart, 65, of South Pittsburg, TN died unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 29, 2015. The son of the late John Mitchell and Clydie Louise Grider Stewart, he was a 1968 graduate of South Pittsburg High School and a US Army Veteran, having served during Vietnam. He was a member of the Local 704 Ironworkers Union for 10...