Obituary Listing

Clarence Lavon Howard Sr

Clarence Lavon Howard Sr

Feb 11, 2013

Mr. Clarence Lavon Howard, Sr., 72, of New Hope, TN died Monday, February 11, 2013 in a Chattanooga healthcare facility. The son of the late James Frank and Kate Doshel Blevins Howard, he was a railroad brakeman for Chicago & Eastern Illinois Railroad and Southern Railroad and lived in New Hope for most of his life. In addition to...

Charles Kenneth Thompson

Charles Kenneth Thompson

Feb 6, 2013

Kenneth Thompson Charles Ken "Foots" Thompson, Sr. 77, passed away at his home in Jasper, TN, in the early hours of February 6th surrounded by his family. Ken was born in Chattanooga, TN, the son of Mildred Thompson Rounsaville and Thomas Jefferson Thompson. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Thomas Jefferson "Sarge" Thompson, Jerome Eugene...

Katherine Jewell Payne Smith

Katherine Jewell Payne Smith

Feb 4, 2013

Mrs. Katherine Jewell Payne Smith, 79, of South Pittsburg, TN died Monday, February 4, 2013 in a local healthcare facility. The daughter of the late Joseph Roy and Frances Elizabeth Gibson Payne, she was a member of the Richard City Cumberland Presbyterian Church. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Leroy Smith; son, Greg Smith; sisters, Frances...

Lucy Stephens Davenport

Lucy Stephens Davenport

Feb 4, 2013

Lucy Stephens Davenport, 70, of Dunlap, TN died Monday, February 4, 2013. The daughter of the late Raymond and Elise Barton Stephens, she was a former employee of Pittsburg Knitting Mill. She was a CNN News "junkie" and a proud supporter of President Obama. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Kenneth, Sonny and Billy Stephens and...

Charles Edward Shrum

Charles Edward Shrum

Jan 31, 2013

Charles Shrum Mr. Charles Edward Shrum, 77, of Dunlap, TN died Thursday, January 31, 2013 in a local hospital. He was the son of the late Walden Moses and Mabel Nolan Shrum. He was also preceded in death by a son, Terry Shrum. Survivors include his wife, Peggy J. Shrum, of Dunlap, TN; daughters, Beverly Sue Maples, of Knoxville,...

Sabrina Annette Moore Hayes

Sabrina Annette Moore Hayes

Jan 30, 2013

Sabrina Hayes Sabrina Moore Hayes, 32, of Chatsworth, GA died Wednesday, January 30, 2013. She was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Johnson Moore and grandmother, Addie Lea Moore. She is survived by her husband, Andrew Hayes; children, Gracie Turner, Arien Turner and Bentley Hayes, all of Chatsworth, GA; parents, Rev. Joe & Betty Moore of South Pittsburg;...

John Edward Kelly

John Edward Kelly

Jan 28, 2013

John Edward Kelly, 75, of Jasper, TN died Monday, January 28, 2013 in a Chattanooga hospital. Mr. Ed Kelly was born to the late William Raymond and Edna Bell Kelly April 18, 1937 in Crossroads, TN. He grew up on a dairy farm in New Hope, TN, and after living in Nashville, Atlanta and parts of Florida, spent the...

Bula Mae 'Bill' Vinson

Bula Mae 'Bill' Vinson

Jan 21, 2013

Bula Mae "Bill" Walker Vinson, 94, of Jasper, TN died Monday, January 21, 2013. The daughter of the late Edgar and Blanche Brazell Walker, she was a member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church and retired from 3M company in Chattanooga. She then earned her CNA and worked at Rivermont Nursing Home in South Pittsburg from 1986-1996, often caring for...

Ernest 'Jerry' Summers Sr

Ernest 'Jerry' Summers Sr

Jan 17, 2013

Mr. Ernest L. "Jerry" Summers, Sr., 71, of South Pittsburg, TN died Thursday, January 17, 2013 in a Chattanooga hospital. The son of the late Thomas Benton and Ernestine "Tootsie" Summers, he was a carpenter with Union local #74 and worked at TVA. He enjoyed socializing, woodworking, flower and vegetable gardening and caring for his dogs. He is remembered...

Earline Carter Williams

Earline Carter Williams

Jan 15, 2013

Earline Carter Williams, 91, of South Pittsburg, TN, died Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at a local hospital. The daughter of the late William Charlie and Ruth Faust Carter of Paris, TN, she was a graduate of Grove High School and Toler Business College. She was also an executive secretary to the Administration at TVA Widows Creek Steam Plant from...

William Bradley 'Mack' Mccampbell

William Bradley 'Mack' Mccampbell

Jan 13, 2013

Mr. William Bradley McCampbell, 58, of Whitwell, TN died unexpectedly on Sunday, January 13, 2013 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. "Mack," as he was affectionately known by his friends, was a US Navy veteran and a truck driver with Ash Trucking in Chattanooga. He enjoyed both his time on the road and his time at home. He spent much of his...

Martha Gaston Link

Martha Gaston Link

Jan 11, 2013

Martha Gaston Link, 90, of South Pittsburg, TN died Friday, January 11, 2013 at home. The daughter of the late Frank Edward and Mary Kozlowski Gaston, she was a former employee of Pittsburg Knitting Mills and a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. She grew up in Chicago and moved to South Pittsburg with her husband in...

Barbara Geanne Wilson Pooler

Barbara Geanne Wilson Pooler

Jan 10, 2013

Mrs. Barbara Geanne Wilson Pooler, 71, of Jasper, TN died Thursday, January 10, 2013 in a Chattanooga hospital. She served her country with the US Army Reserves. Survivors include her husband, Bill Pooler of Jasper. There will be no public services.

Julia Gilliam Hookey

Julia Gilliam Hookey

Jan 8, 2013

Mrs. Julia Gilliam Hookey, 73, of South Pittsburg, TN died unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 8, 2013 in a local hospital. The daughter of the late Garrett Clinton and Jeanette Collins Gilliam, she was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church in South Pittsburg. She worked for many years at South Pittsburg Hospital and then Grandview Medical Center in the...

Bobby Joe Rogers

Bobby Joe Rogers

Jan 8, 2013

Bobby Joe Rogers, 78, lifelong resident of Bridgeport, AL passed away on January 8, 2013 at Grandview Medical Center. He was of the Baptist Faith. Bobby was an avid fisherman and golfer, a member of Bass Anglers Sportsman's Society Weekend Series and North Jackson Bass club. He was a retired agent of CSX Transportation. He was preceded in death...

Lisa Bays Anderson

Lisa Bays Anderson

Jan 6, 2013

Lisa Ann Bays Anderson, 47, of South Pittsburg, TN died suddenly Sunday, January 6, 2013 at her home. Survivors include her children, Richard Bays, Tommy J. Bays, Patty Bays and Miranda Bays all of South Pittsburg. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Billy Frank Hill

Billy Frank Hill

Jan 5, 2013

Billy Frank "Bill" Hill, 81, of Jasper TN passed away Saturday morning January 5, 2013 @7:15 AM EST. He was a member of United Methodist Church of South Pittsburg, Tn. He proudly served his country in Korea from December 1952 until May of 1954. He was preceded in death by his mother, Bertha Hill his sister, Sue Hill Roberts...

Willis Argo

Willis Argo

Dec 30, 2012

Mr. Willis Argo, 82, of Kimball, Tennessee, died on Sunday, December 30, 2012. Willis was born on July 6, 1930 in Battle Creek, TN to Roy and Ruth Argo. He was a devoted son, husband, father and grandfather. He retired from Widow's Creek Fossil Fuel Plant, but held many jobs throughout his life and served in the US Air...

Faye Barnett Morrison

Faye Barnett Morrison

Dec 27, 2012

Gloria Faye Barnett Morrison, 68, of Jasper, TN died Thursday, December 27th in a Chattanooga hospital. The daughter of the late Elisha and Mattie Lucille McClanahan Barnett, she was a member of Mountain View Baptist Church who loved the Lord and her church family. She was a loving Mother and Grandmother and was dedicated to her family. She was...

Tula Mae Ross

Tula Mae Ross

Dec 26, 2012

Miss Tula Mae Ross, 91, of Jasper, TN, died Wednesday, December 26, 2012 in a Chattanooga healthcare center. The daughter of the late Genious Hoyle and Berniece Long Ross, she was a lifelong resident of Marion County and a member of Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church and a former employee of Standard-Coosa-Thatcher. She was also preceded in death by...