Obituary Listing

Bessie Graham Scharer

Bessie Graham Scharer

Jun 23, 2009

Bessie Mae Graham Scharer, age 93, of South Pittsburg, TN passed away quietly and peacefully at her home on June 23, 2009. She was preceded in death by her parents, John H. and Matilda Lyle Graham; several brothers and sisters; husband, Joe Scharer; son, Charles Donald "Don" Scharer; one grandchild, Diana Wynne; two great-grandchildren and son-in-law, Roy W. Ridley,...

Alton Gene Stewart

Alton Gene Stewart

Jun 18, 2009

Alton Gene Stewart, Sr., 63, of South Pittsburg, TN died Thursday, June 18, 2009 in a local hospital. The son of the late John Mitchell and Clydie Louise Grider Stewart, he was a member of the Tabernacle of Praise in Kimball, TN. An avid outdoorsman, he loved camping, fishing and spending time with his family. He was a member...

Christine Scharer Young

Christine Scharer Young

Jun 13, 2009

Stella Christine Scharer Young, 96, of South Pittsburg, TN, died Saturday at a local hospital. She was the daughter of the late Franklin Walter and Vesta Knott Scharer, and was preceded in death by her husband, Ben Young. Mrs. Young was a member of the Stevenson Advent Christian Church and was a former employee of the Browning Hosiery Mill....

John Cecil Thomas Sr

John Cecil Thomas Sr

Jun 9, 2009

John Cecil Thomas, Sr., 74, of Jasper, died Tuesday, June 9, 2009 at his home. He was the son of the late Berry and Isabel Thomas. John was a former employee at Lodge Manufacturing Company and TVA. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Lee Jones Thomas and their two sons, John Cecil Thomas, Jr. and Paul...

Albert &Quot;Larry&Quot; Condra

Albert &Quot;Larry&Quot; Condra

Jun 8, 2009

Albert Lawrence "Larry" Condra, 58, of Smyrna, GA, formerly of Jasper, TN, died Monday, June 8, 2009. He was the son of the late A.C. and Mary Condra. Larry was an Eagle Scout, a graduate of Marion County High School, Austin Peay State University and Samford University in Birmingham. He was a Pharmacist, having owned Condra Pharmacy in Jasper...

Charlotte Wordlaw

Charlotte Wordlaw

Jun 1, 2009

Charlotte A. Wordlaw of South Pittsburg, Tennessee died Monday, June 1st at a Chattanooga hospital. Charlotte was born on February 24, 1972 at South Pittsburg Municipal Hospital. She graduated from South Pittsburg High School in 1992. She leaves to cherish her memories three children; Montrell Mitchell, La'Dreamer Garrett and Karrell Garrett; granddaughter and granddaughter's mother, Leah Mitchell and Erica...

Peggy Joyce Garth

Peggy Joyce Garth

May 28, 2009

Ms. Peggy Joyce Garth of South Pittsburg, TN died Thursday, May 28, 2009 in her home.The daughter of John Willie Reynolds and the late Lee Ella Garth, Ms. Garth was a Sequatchie Valley Head Start teacher for 32 years. She served on the South Pittsburg Board of Zoning Appeals and was a member of Mt. Bethlehem Baptist Church in...

Betty Ruth Sharp Childers

Betty Ruth Sharp Childers

May 12, 2009

Betty Ruth Sharp Childers, 82, of South Pittsburg, TN died Tuesday, May 12, 2009 in a local nursing home. The daughter of the late William Russell and Elizabeth Venable Sharp, she was also preceded in death by eight brothers and sisters and one grandson. She was a retired employee of Galaxy Carpet Mills and Wal-Mart and was a member...

Charles Horace Burnett

Charles Horace Burnett

May 12, 2009

Charles Horace Burnett, Jr. of Sequatchie, TN, age 68, died at NHC of Sequatchie on May 12, 2009.The son of the late Charles Horace and Ethel Marie Lusk Burnett, he was raised in the Baptist faith and attended the University of Tennessee and Middle Tennessee State University. He loved hunting, fishing, and UT football. He was an outstanding wood...

Mary Mcclanahan Knight Kosh

Mary Mcclanahan Knight Kosh

May 11, 2009

Mrs. Mary C. McClanahan Knight Kosh, 82, of Indianapolis, Indiana, formerly of Jasper, TN died Monday, May 11, 2009 in Indianapolis. The daughter of the late James Franklin and Lottie Turner McClanahan, she was enjoyed sewing, gardening and travelling with her daughter. She was an avid collector of butterfly pins and loved spending time with her dog, Buddy. She...

Jessie Allison Partin

Jessie Allison Partin

May 9, 2009

Ms. Jessie Wilma Allison Partin, 81, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 9, 2009. She was a charter member of Calvary Baptist Church in South Pittsburg for 52 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, William T. Partin, Sr.; her father, John Berry Allison; her mother, Bertha Lawhorne Allison; brothers, J.D. Allison, Teen...

Mattie Maxwell

Mattie Maxwell

May 4, 2009

Mattie Maxwell, 76, of South Pittsburg, TN died in a local nursing home on Monday, May 4, 2009. She is survived by her daughter, Betty Jo Pearson; two grandchildren, Kennesha Pearson and Jordan Wooten.A memorial service will be held at Rogers Funeral Home in South Pittsburg on Saturday, May 9th at 2pm CST.

Jennie Lou Mayfield Haley

Jennie Lou Mayfield Haley

Apr 30, 2009

Jennie Lou Haley, 93, formerly of South Pittsburg, TN, died Thursday, April 30, 2009 in a McMinnville, TN, hospital.The daughter of the late Arthur and Bertha Mayfield, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles S. Haley, Sr., sisters, Frances Wileman, Doris Murray; brothers, Albert, Raymond, Jerry, Tommy and John D. Mayfield. She is survived by her son,...

Ruby Catherine Hookey Wynne

Ruby Catherine Hookey Wynne

Apr 27, 2009

Mrs. Ruby Catherine Hookey Wynne, 80, of Kingston, TN, formerly of South Pittsburg, TN died peacefully with her family at her side on Monday, April 27, 2009. Born in South Pittsburg, TN on December 10, 1928 to the late Henry H. and Helen Hookey, she graduated from college with a teaching degree and taught in Alabama until she married...

Alma Mccarver

Alma Mccarver

Apr 25, 2009

Alma Jeanette Bratcher McCarver, 78, of South Pittsburg, TN died Saturday, April 25 in a local nursing home. The daughter of the late David Harrison and Anna Samples Bratcher, she was of the Baptist faith, loved roses, the color purple, candles and gave to many charitable organizations including Boys Town and veterans organizations. She is survived by her son,...

Charles Edward Smith Jr

Charles Edward Smith Jr

Apr 21, 2009

Charles Edward Smith, Jr., 75, of the Battle Creek community near South Pittsburg, TN died Tuesday, April 21, 2009 in a Chattanooga hospital. He was a lifelong resident of South Pittsburg, a US Army veteran and a member of the Fiery Gizzard Hunting Club. Charlie was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Edward and Edna Louise Angel Smith;...

Joseph Kelly Hales

Joseph Kelly Hales

Apr 15, 2009

Joseph Kelly Hales, 47, of Orme, TN died in Jasper, AL on Wednesday, April 15, 2009.Mr. Hales worked construction as an insulator, was a member of the Local 78 in Birmingham, AL and loved Alabama football. The son of Halford Kelly and Mona Sue Thrett Hales of Augusta, GA, he is also survived by his wife, Teresa McCanless Hales...

Martha Lucille Ladd

Martha Lucille Ladd

Apr 14, 2009

Martha Lucille Ladd, 53, of South Pittsburg, TN died in a Chattanooga hospital on Thursday, April 14, 2009.She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Milton and Christine Lorene Warren Henegar.She is survived by her daughter, Jamie Ladd of Montgomery, AL, sons, Danny Ladd of South Pittsburg, Matthew Ladd of Wartburg, TN, Logan Ladd of New Hope, TN;...

Jewell Stagner Carter

Jewell Stagner Carter

Apr 14, 2009

Jewell Marie Stagner Carter, 78, of South Pittsburg, TN died peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday morning, April 14, 2009. The daughter of the late Wallace Gordon and Maggie Burrow Stagner, she was a 1947 graduate of South Pittsburg High School. She was also a former Garden Club member and a longtime member of South Pittsburg First Baptist Church....

Glenn Edward Payne

Glenn Edward Payne

Apr 12, 2009

Glenn Edward Payne, 76, of Orme, TN died Sunday, April 12, 2009 in a Chattanooga hospital. The son of the late Riley Thomas Payne and Elsie Allison Payne, he was a fiddle player and retired truck driver who loved hunting, fishing, and bluegrass music. He was also preceded in death by one brother, Alvin Payne and one sister, Dorothy...