All Obituaries

    WINFRED H. HAGGARD   Winfred H. Haggard, 88, of Kimball, Tennessee, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, May 22, 2026. Born on October 24, 1937, in Jasper, Tennessee, he was the son of George Washington Haggard and Leona Looney Haggard.  A proud graduate of Marion County High School’s Class of 1958, Winfred was a dedicated member of the MCHS football team and was later honored with induction into the MCHS Hall of Fame on February 5, ...

    KEVIN MARK CRIPPEN   Kevin Mark Crippen, 67, of Whitwell, Tennessee, entered his eternal rest on Sunday, May 17, 2026. Born on March 15, 1959, in Peru, Indiana, Kevin was the beloved son of Dale Dean Crippen and Betty Jean Crippen.  A devoted husband, Kevin shared his life with Tina Rumsey Crippen, with whom he built a home filled with love, partnership, and quiet strength.  Kevin worked as a Forklift Operator for Jasper Materials, where he was known for his ...

    DOUGLAS WADE GRAHAM   Wade Graham, 56, of Whitwell, Tennessee, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. Born on October 26, 1969, in South Pittsburg, Tennessee, he was the beloved son of Douglas Gilliam Graham and Betty Bowlen Anderson.  Wade was a devoted husband to his wife, Sherry Hood Graham, and a proud father to his son, Hunter. His love for his family was unwavering, and he carried that love into every part of his life. He ...

    CARL DAVID ROBERTS   Carl David Roberts, 74, of South Pittsburg, Tennessee, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. Born on December 30, 1951, in Comfort, Tennessee, he was the son of John Newton Roberts, Jr. and Rosie Smith Roberts.  Carl shared 44 devoted years of marriage with his beloved wife, Shirley Edmond Roberts. Together, they built a life rooted in love, faith, and hard work.   Carl was a self‑employed truck ...

    OLEN EDWARD “BUDDY” FULLER   Olen Edward (Buddy) Fuller, a lifelong resident of Jasper, Tennessee passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2026.  He was a 1980 graduate of Marion County High School.   Buddy is preceded in death by his parents, Clifford and Fay Fuller.   Left to cherish his memories are his brother, Gene (Dawn) Fuller; sisters, Gina Fuller Young and Marty (Terry) Murphy; nieces Casey (Brian) Maddox, along with their children, ...

    CLARA M. HALE   Clara M. Hale, 86, of Harrison, Tennessee, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, May 1, 2026. Born on December 16, 1939, in South Pittsburg, Tennessee, she was the daughter of Milton Cobb and Mattie Mae Cobb.  Clara lived a life marked by faith, compassion, and service. She was married to the late Bobby Hale, Sr., and together they built a home filled with love, generosity, and devotion to family. A longtime member of Mt. Olive ...

    GAYNELL D. REED   Gaynell D. Reed, 92, of Jasper, Tennessee, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, April 25, 2026.  Born on August 9, 1933, in Pleasant View, Alabama, Gaynell was the cherished daughter of Ray Dunn and Carrie Adams Dunn. Her life was marked by devotion to her family, her work, her faith, and the many people whose lives she touched with kindness and grace.  Gaynell was married to the late John Alvin Reed, with whom she ...

    BRENDA S. CARR   Brenda S. Carr, 76, of Jasper, Tennessee, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. Born on September 5, 1949, to William Brown and Katherine Goforth Brown, Brenda spent her entire life in the community she loved.   She was married to the late Robert W. Carr, with whom she shared many cherished years. A devoted member of Bible Baptist Church, Brenda’s faith was the foundation of her life. Even when she ...

      INEZ MOORE   Inez Moore, 95, of Jasper, Tennessee, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, April 20, 2026.  Born on June 10, 1930, in Dyersburg, Tennessee, she was the daughter of Robert McElyea and Rosa Green McElyea. Inez later married the love of her life, Paul C. Moore, with whom she shared many cherished years until his passing.  Inez spent part of her life in Gloucester, Virginia, where she devoted herself to serving others as ...

    GILBERT WATKINS   Gilbert Watkins, 66, of Jasper, Tennessee, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 17, 2026, at Parkridge Medical Center.  Born on January 14, 1960, Gilbert was the beloved son of the late Mary Opal Watkins and Robert and Bobbie Watkins. He grew up in Chattanooga and attended Kirkman High School, where he formed friendships and memories that stayed with him throughout his life.  Before retiring, Gilbert worked for many years at Acheson ...

    CLIFFORD RECTOR   Clifford “Shorty” Rector, 73, of South Pittsburg, Tennessee, was called home on Thursday, April 16, 2026. Born on December 18, 1952, in Jasper, Tennessee, he was the son of Houston Lee Rector and Odell McBee Rector.  Clifford built his life around hard work, family, and the simple joys that made him who he was.   He spent many years on the road as a truck driver, a job that suited his steady nature and strong work ethic. No ...

    DOUGLAS “PETE” M. BISHOP   Douglas “Pete” M. Bishop, 90, of Whitwell, Tennessee, was called home on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Born on February 12, 1936, to William Hubert Bishop and Emma Cross Bishop, Pete grew up with a strong work ethic and a deep appreciation for the simple joys of life.  Pete was married to the love of his life, Theresa Ledford Bishop, with whom he shared many years of devotion and companionship. A self‑employed ...

    KERWIN MICHAEL JONES   Kerwin “Bird” Michael Jones, 65, of South Pittsburg, Tennessee, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. Born on December 16, 1960, in South Pittsburg, he was the beloved son of Benton Jones, Sr. and Louise McCain Jones.  Bird was a man of steadfast faith and lived his life grounded in the values of the Baptist tradition. He shared a devoted marriage with his wife, Sharon Grayson Jones for 39 ...

    TAMMY MICHELLE WILSON   Tammy Michelle Wilson, 53, of Jasper, Tennessee, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. Born on June 19, 1972, in South Pittsburg, Tennessee, she was the beloved daughter of Terry Rogers and Margaret Welch Rogers.  Tammy devoted her days to caring for others as a receptionist at TN Oncology, where her kindness and gentle spirit touched countless lives. She was married to her loving husband, Davy Wilson, ...

    RICKY HILL   Ricky Hill, 66, of Jasper, Tennessee, was called home on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. Born on June 3, 1959, in Jasper, Tennessee, he was the beloved son of John Lee Hill and Ollie Alder Hill.  Ricky built lasting friendships and a reputation for hard work before retiring. Outside of work, he found joy in the simple, steady rhythms of life. He loved riding his bicycle and spending time outdoors, where he felt most at peace. Ricky had a special fondness for ...

    ELSIE MARIE BILLINGSLEY “NONNIE” JONES   Elsie Marie Billingsley “Nonnie” Jones, 95, of Whitwell, Tennessee, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on April 7, 2026, surrounded by loved ones.  Born on January 20, 1931, in Whitwell, she was the cherished daughter of William Alvin Billingsley and Sally Moore Billingsley.  Elsie married the love of her life, Mack Vernon “Jonsie” Jones, and together they shared an ...

    DIANA POE   Diana Poe, 72, of Whitwell, Tennessee, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. She was born on July 15, 1953, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, to Mitchell Wallace, Jr. and Nellie Alder Wallace.  Diana was a woman of strength and gentle spirit. Rooted in her Baptist faith, she lived her life with humility, kindness, and devotion to the people she loved. She was married to her beloved husband, Loyd Poe, with whom she shared a ...

    SAMMY CLABON MOUNCE   Sammy Clabon Mounce, 82, of Whitwell, Tennessee, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on April 1, 2026.  Born on March 30, 1944, in Stearns, Kentucky, Sammy was the son of Hollis Mounce and Beulah Mounce. He grew up with a strong sense of family, faith, and hard work values that shaped the man he became.  Sammy was married to the love of his life, Dianne Reese Mounce, for 56 wonderful years. Together they built a life filled ...

      JIMMY R. MCCLAIN   Jim McClain, 81, weighed anchor for his final voyage on Monday, March 30, 2026.  On November 28, 1944, he was born to Walter C. McClain and Nannie Smith McClain in Stevenson, Alabama.  Jimmy was married to Harriet Hawkins McClain for 59 years.  He served in the United States Navy for 8 years during the Vietnam War where he received several recognitions such as, Navy Unit Commendation, Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation, Combat ...

    SHEENA ALYSE CARTER   Sheena Alyse Carter, 39, of Rossville, Georgia, was called home on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. Born on June 13, 1986, to Michael Reynolds and Veltina Spears Reynolds, Sheena brought joy, light, and compassion into the lives of everyone who knew her.  Sheena worked as a server at IHOP, a job she truly loved. Her cheerful spirit and genuine care of others made her a favorite among customers and coworkers alike. She had a gift for making people ...

     DENNIS PAUL SHOWALTER, II   Dennis Paul Showalter, II, 46, passed away on March 24, 2026.  He was born in Madison Heights, Michigan, and later made his home in Jasper, Tennessee, where he built a life centered around his family and community.  Dennis was a devoted husband to his wife, Valerie Showalter, with whom he shared 26 happy years of marriage, and a proud father to his three sons, Dennis, Michael, and Landen Showalter.    His family ...

    PHYLLIS ANN (DOVER) MILLER   Phyllis Ann (Dover) Miller, 72, of Jasper, Tennessee went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 15, 2026.  She was born in Rossville, Georgia to the late Nancy Evans and Allen Dover.  She graduated from Rossville High School and loved doing crafts and loved flowers.  Phyllis lived life with vibrance and energy, never meeting a stranger.  She had a special gift for making friends wherever she went, leaving a lasting ...

    BARBARA ANN (DALTON) BELK   Barbara Ann (Dalton) Belk, 79, was taken to her heavenly home on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in the Hospice of Chattanooga Care Center.  A loving wife, daughter, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother she was born on August 15, 1946, Barbara was a long-time member of Baptist Hill Baptist Church in Jasper, Tennessee.  She loved to garden her flowers and cook, two life-long passions passed down from her loving mother.  She was ...

    THERESA KAY THOMAS   Theresa Kay Thomas, 69, of Whiteside, Tennessee, was called home on Sunday, March 8, 2026. She was born on September 22, 1956, in Bridgeport, Alabama, to Charles D. Smedley and Rhoda Jones Smedley.  Theresa lived her life with a gentle spirit and a quiet strength that touched everyone who knew her. She found joy in the simple, meaningful moments, tending to her garden, getting lost in a good book, working on puzzles, cooking meals for those ...

    RANDALL “RANDY” ALLEN GOSSETT   Randall “Randy” Allen Gossett, 70 of Jasper, Tennessee was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 7, 2026.  Randy was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee on October 10, 1955.  He was the beloved son of Wilburn Gossett and Virginia Gossett-Clayton.  Randy was a 1974 graduate of Lookout Valley High School.  He was a big fan of rock and roll music, and he would still play his ...

      HERSHEL EUGENE REYNOLDS   Hershel Eugene Reynolds, 86, of South Pittsburg, Tennessee, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 7, 2026. Born on September 16, 1939, in New Hope, Tennessee, he was the son of Meredith Price Reynolds, Sr. and Annie Kennemore Reynolds.  Hershel shared 66 devoted years of marriage with his beloved wife, Maggie Blevins Reynolds, a partnership marked by deep love, faith, and family. A dedicated member of ...

    LARRELL “LARRY” BREWER   Larrell “Larry” Brewer, 76, of Jasper, Tennessee was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on March 3, 2026. Born on March 6, 1949, in LaGrange, Georgia, he was the beloved son of Charlie Brewer and Ruth Johnson Brewer. Larrell later married the love of his life, Gladious Walker Brewer, with whom he shared many cherished years until her passing. He was a devoted member of Kimball First Baptist Church and lived his ...

    ROBYN JANETTE ALLEN   Robyn Janette Allen, 49, of South Pittsburg, Tennessee, was called home on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. Born on October 3, 1976, in Hillsboro County, Florida, she was the beloved daughter of Troy Ronald Allen and Mary Brown Allen.  Robyn built a life rooted in love, laughter, and simple joys. She worked as a dedicated server at Waffle House, where her warm spirit and easy smile made lasting impressions on coworkers and customers alike. Outside of ...

    MARTY STEPHEN ROBERTS   Marty Stephen Roberts, 65, of Jasper, Tennessee, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. Born on November 29, 1960, in Whitwell, Tennessee, he was the beloved son of John Roberts, Jr. and Ruby Lewis Roberts.  Marty built a life defined by hard work, kindness, and genuine connection.  Self‑employed as an auto-body mechanic, he took pride in his craft and in helping others. His life’s partner, ...

    CLIFFORD RECTOR, II   Clifford Rector, II, age 45, of Jasper, Tennessee, was called home on Monday, March 2, 2026. Born on October 27, 1980, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, he was the beloved son of Clifford Rector, Sr. and Patricia Jones Rector.  Clifford built his life and livelihood with his hands and his heart. As a self‑employed carpenter, he took pride in his craft and the work he created. Outside of his trade, Clifford found joy in the simple, meaningful ...