Obituary Listing

Veda Geer Henegar

Veda Geer Henegar

Sep 12, 2006

Mrs. Veda Estelle Geer Henegar, 92, a long-time resident of Bridgeport, AL died Tuesday, September 12, 2006 in a Huntsville hospital.The daughter of the late Robert Thurman and Veda Randolph Geer, she was a member of the South Pittsburg Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Henegar; a daughter, Freeda Boyett and a granddaughter,...

David Lee Newsom

David Lee Newsom

Sep 1, 2006

David Lee Newsom, 70, of Jasper, died Friday, September 1, 2006 at his home.The son of the late Dillard Dee and Evelyn Thomas Newsom, he was a Korean War Veteran, a lifelong carpenter and was of the Seventh Day Adventist Faith. He was preceded in death by his wife, Patsy Mae Newsom, brothers, Steve, C.G. and Dee Newsom and...

Willie James Baker Jr

Willie James Baker Jr

Aug 18, 2006

Mr. Willie James Baker, Jr., 49, was born January 28, 1957 in South Pittsburg, TN. He departed this life on August 18, 2006. He was an employee of TVA for 24 years and was currently working at Widow's Creek. He was a member of New City Fellowship Church in Chattanooga, TN and Cumberland Lodge #90. He was the son...

Louie Hill

Louie Hill

Aug 16, 2006

Louie Hill, 83, of New Hope died Wednesday in a Chattanooga hospital. He was the son of the late Thomas H. and Damie Henegar Hill, an Army and Air Force veteran of World War II, a member of Antioch Baptist Church, and for 30 years was a Pilot on the Tennessee River Ferry between South Pittsburg and New Hope.He...

Eddie Daniel Gray

Eddie Daniel Gray

Aug 12, 2006

Eddie Daniel Gray, 54, of South Pittsburg, Tennessee, died Saturday, August 12, 2006 in a local hospital.Owner of Ed Gray Trucking, he was a very active person and loved kids. He was loved by many and will be sadly missed. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mabel Kilgore Gray; brothers, Tommy Lee Gray and Wilson Gray, Jr.He...

Mary Theresa Wood Adams

Mary Theresa Wood Adams

Aug 12, 2006

Mary Theresa Wood Adams, 85, of Jasper, TN died Saturday, August 12, 2006 after a long battle with Stroke and Parkinson's Disease. She never lost her courage, dignity or sense of humor in the nine years she fought this fight and was an inspiration to all who knew her. Mrs. Adams was preceded in death by her parents Thomas...

Velma Nelson Skyles

Velma Nelson Skyles

Aug 10, 2006

Velma Nelson Skyles, 85, of South Pittsburg, Tennessee died Thursday, August 10, 2006. She was the daughter of the late Frank and Minnie Nelson and attended Ebenezer Cumberland Presbyterian Church. She was preceded in death by a daughter-in-law, Mary Skyles, one son, Billy Skyles and a grandson, Paul Bryan Skyles. She is survived by her children, Alice (Jimmy) Pemberton,...

J Pope Lasater

J Pope Lasater

Aug 7, 2006

J. Pope Lasater, 91, of Jasper, died Monday in the Hospice unit of NHA Care in Dunlap, Tennessee. Pope was born in Sweedens Cove on March 15, 1915. A lifelong resident of Marion County, he was a US Navy veteran of World War II, serving aboard a destroyer escort in the North Atlantic, and was a life member of...

John Price &Quot;Buck&Quot; Rogers

John Price &Quot;Buck&Quot; Rogers

Jul 30, 2006

Mr. John Price Rogers, 78, of Jasper, and also known to many as "Buck," passed away Sunday afternoon, July 30, 2006.A native of Marion County, he was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force serving in the Strategic Air Command, and retired from TVA with 33 years of service. He was a member of Jasper First Baptist Church.Predeceased by...

Steven Duncan Cox

Steven Duncan Cox

Jul 29, 2006

Steven Duncan Cox, 40, of Chattanooga, passed away early Saturday morning, July 29, 2006. He was an employee of Tennesco, Inc. He was a graduate of Rossville High School, attended the University of Georgia, and was a graduate of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. He was a huge Georgia Bulldog fan, and loved golf, Jimmy Buffet, Johnny Cash,...

James Charles Carter

James Charles Carter

Jul 28, 2006

Mr. James Charles Carter, 91, of South Pittsburg died Friday, July 28, 2006 at his home.Son of the late Thomas Vassar and Elizabeth Price Carter, he was a U.S. Navy Veteran of World War II. He was a longtime member of Holly Avenue United Methodist Church, where he served in numerous capacities including Chairman of the Administrative Board. He...

John Evans Griffith

John Evans Griffith

Jul 19, 2006

Mr. John Evans Griffith, 90, of South Pittsburg, died Wednesday, July 19, 2006 in a Chattanooga Hospital.He was a lifelong area resident and the son of the late William Evans and Eula Belle Carroll Griffith. He was a World War II veteran having retired as a Lt. Colonel in the Air Force and was Postmaster for many years in...

Clara Raulston Angel

Clara Raulston Angel

Jul 13, 2006

Clara Lee Raulston Angel, 87, of Chattanooga died Thursday, July 13, 2006 in a Rossville healthcare facility. Daughter of the late Van Wyrick and Lena Rose Scharer Raulston, she was of the Episcopal faith and was a former manager of Jackson Bakery in Chattanooga. She was the widow of Gene Angel. She is survived by several nieces and nephews....

Louise Smith Graves

Louise Smith Graves

Jul 9, 2006

Louise Smith Graves, 68, of the Foster Falls Community, went to be with the Lord after a long and courageous battle with cancer.She worked for the Marion County Health Department for more than 25 years.Ms. Graves was preceded in death by her husband, Douglas Graves and her parents, Luther G. Smith, Sr. and Martha R. Smith.Survivors include her daughter,...

Dorothy Louise Hicks

Dorothy Louise Hicks

Jun 22, 2006

Dorothy Louise Hicks, 83, of Chattanooga, formerly of South Pittsburg, died at her home Thursday, June 22, 2006.Dorothy, a well known local real estate agent was a long time resident of Chattanooga and was employed by the Fletcher Bright Realty Company. She had served in many different positions in Real Estate, and originally was instrumental in developing the multiple...

Alma Jean Sharp

Alma Jean Sharp

Jun 14, 2006

Mrs. Alma Jean Sharp, 75, of South Pittsburg died Sunday, June 18, 2006 in a local hospital. Daughter of the late Edgar C. and Sarah Alline Rackler Welch, she retired from South Pittsburg Municipal hospital after many years and was a recipient of the Frist Humanitarian Award for her service to the HCA Hospitals. She was also preceded in...

Thomas David &Quot;Tommy&Quot; Toney

Thomas David &Quot;Tommy&Quot; Toney

May 30, 2006

Tommy Toney, 40, of Blacksburg, VA, formerly of South Pittsburg, died Tuesday, May 30, 2006 in Blacksburg. He was of the Baptist faith and was a member of "Wings of Faith Quartet" & "The Reason" gospel groups. He had a great love of sports and was associated with the TSSAA Officiating Officials and the Sequatchie Valley Umpire Association. He...

William Kenneth Rorex

William Kenneth Rorex

May 18, 2006

Mr. Kenneth Rorex, 78, of South Pittsburg, died Thursday, May 18, 2006 in a Chattanooga hospital.He was a native of Alabama, the son of the late George and Hettie Vaughn Rorex. He was a US Army veteran of World War II, a member of Midway Baptist Church where he taught Sunday School for many years, and retired from U.S....

Raymond Jr Lawhenore

Raymond Jr Lawhenore

May 17, 2006

Mr. Raymond Lawhenore, Jr., 58, of Bridgeport, AL died Thursday, May 17, 2006 at his home following an extended illness.The son of the late Raymond, Sr. and Nora Tant Lawhenore, he was a resident of Bridgeport his entire life and was a member of the Church of Christ in Rocky Springs. He was a US Navy Veteran of the...

Herbert &Quot;Duper&Quot; Bates

Herbert &Quot;Duper&Quot; Bates

May 9, 2006

Mr. Herbert "Duper" Bates, 68, of Tullahoma, formerly of South Pittsburg died Tuesday, May 9, 2006 in a Tullahoma Hospital.The son of the late John Arthur and Leta Ruby Ables Bates, he worked for Paul's Food Market in South Pittsburg for many years and was a member of Holly Avenue United Methodist Church. He was also preceded in death...