All Obituaries

Milton Clark Hudson, II Milton Clark Hudson, II, of  Jasper,  Tn., passed away Friday, January 18, 2019. He was a longtime employee  of Sequatchie Concrete Services. He was preceded in death by his father, Milton Clark Hudson and mother, Doris London Hudson; brother-in-law, Ken Cagle. Those left to cherish his memories are his sister, Tammi Cagle; niece, Kendi(McKay)Nunley. Visitation will be Sunday, January 20, 2019 from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM. The  funeral...

HOWARD KENNETH STOKES The glorious angels sang on Wednesday, January 16th, 2019 as Howard Kenneth Stokes was called Home to the arms of our amazing Lord.    Howard was 87 years old and lived in Jasper for the past 63 years.   He was of the Methodist faith and was a member of Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church in Jasper, Tennessee.   Howard was a well-known citizen from Marion County and everyone that knew him loved him from his first...

Patricia Coleman, 57, passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at Erlanger in Chattanooga, TN.  She was a member of South Pittsburg Church of Christ.  Patricia loved Tennessee football and Nascar racing.  After recovering from two brain aneurysms, she went on to college and completed her associates degree from Chattanooga State.  She also strongly believed in organ donation. She is preceded in death by her father, Forrest Stewart. Those left to cherish her memories are...

Perry Starkey, a beloved husband, father, brother and grandfather, gained his wings to heaven on Tuesday, January 15, 2019.    Perry was 62 years old and a lifetime member of the South Pittsburg, Tennessee community.     His spent his career being self- employed in detailing automobiles.   Perry was a member of the Unity Community Church in South Pittsburg, Tennessee. Perry was preceded in death by his parents, George and Mary Green; son, Markus...

Michael Earl Francis at the age of 64 passed away on Tuesday, January 15, 2019.   He had lived in Whitwell, Tennessee community most of his life before he moved to South Pittsburg, Tennessee. At this time the family has requested that funeral arrangements will be made at a later date. Arrangements will be entrusted to Tate Funeral Home, LLC, 950 Mel Dixon Lane, Jasper, TN  37347, 942-9500.

On the beautiful, crisp afternoon of Wednesday, January 9th, 2019, Mack V. “Jonesie" . Jones at the age of 94 years old, entered the gates of heaven with the angels singing and the Lord praising his dedication in his ministry while he was on this earth.       Mack was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church in Jasper, Tennessee along with serving as a deacon and the song leader.   He loved his Baptist faith and loved sharing his ministry to...

On the beautiful morning of Tuesday, January 8, 2019, the Lord called Kenneth Coffing home.  Kenneth was 65 years old and was originally from Logansport, Indiana until he moved to South Pittsburg, Tennessee in 2009.    Kenneth was of the Baptist faith and he attended church at Sequatchie Mountain Baptist Church. Kenneth’s loved his family and friends; loved his dogs, he loved life along with fishing and camp fires.    His heart was huge and he loved...

On Friday, January 4th, 2019, the Lord called Susan Renee Cantrell Home to be with her Lord and Savior.  Susan was 44 years old and she lived in South Pittsburg, TN.  She was of the Baptist faith and was a member of Riverside Baptist Church in Lookout Valley, TN.  Susan was a devoted mother and loved her sons with all her heart and soul. Susan is preceded in death by her parents; Gary Wayne Raines and Sandra Bishop Atwell.  Those left to cherish her memories are; her two...

The sweet morning of Thursday, January 3rd, 2019, Geraldine Lyle Sisk at the age of 78, of Jasper, Tennessee, was united in heaven with her precious Lord and Savior along with her son, Randy Sisk. Geraldine was of the Church of God faith and was a member of The Refuge Church of God in Kimball, Tennessee.   Geraldine was a superior woman in everyone’s eyes with the strength, compassion, determination and will to live to her family and friends.     As she...

  Wade Coppinger   Wade Coppinger, a devout Christian, 71, passed away Sunday, December 30, 2018.  He was a member of the VFW and American Legion.  He loved calligraphy, fishing, wood burning, writing his own poems, reading, and embroidering.  He served in both the Army and Navy from October 1966 to April 1976.  He was a Vietnam Veteran.   He is preceded in death by his father, James Paul Coppinger; mother, Mary Katherine Tate Coppinger; brothers Elmer...

Cornelia S. White   Cornelia Shoffner Allender White, 97, “Mama Connie” has joined her Savior Jesus Christ in heaven on Saturday, December 29, 2018.   She was a faithful member of Grace Presbyterian Church. She loved her family and friends deeply and enjoyed a good canasta card game. She loved quilting too.   She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Allender, and second husband, Monterey White; father, George W. Shoffner; mother, Louverne Edwards;...

  Betty Pittman Crowley   Betty Crowley, 86, of Hardin, Ky, passed away Tuesday, December 25, 2018. She was surrounded by her loving family.   She was preceded in death by her husband, Nathan Crowley; father, Joe Pittman; mother, Nora Reel Pittman.   She is survived by her daughter, Bonnie(Danny) Kinncannon; sister, Sue (Gary) Keith; grandchildren, Christie Hawks-Cole and Kyle McElhaney; great-grandchild, Logan Hawks.   Graveside services will be held...

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Don Curry Ellis   Don Curry Ellis, 79, of Kimball, Tn., passed away Friday, December 21, 2018.  He was a member of Kimball Tabernacle of Praise.  Mr. Ellis was a volunteer for Kimball Volunteer Fire Department.  He was retired from TVA.   He was preceded in death by his father, Charlie Ellis; mother, Ella Lee Templeton; brothers, James B Ellis and Maurice Ellis.   Mr. Ellis is survived by his wife of 59 years Rena Stewart Ellis; son Don Mitchell...

Minnie Pearl Lofty Elrod   Minnie Elrod, 73, of South Pittsburg, Tn., passed away on December 21, 2018.  She was a member of Bible Church of God in South Pittsburg, Tn.   She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Elrod; father, Leslie Lee Lofty; mother, Mary Estelle D’May; brothers, William Lloyd Lofty and Paul Edward Lofty.   She is survived by her daughter, Sharon Lynn Elrod.   Visitation will be Wednesday, December 26, 2018 from 11:00 AM to...

On December 17th, 2018, Harley Jones went home to be with the Lord.    Harley was a resident in Jasper, TN.    He worked at R.K. Haskew for 45 years as a machinist.  He was of Baptist faith and was a member of the Mountain View Baptist Church.   He was preceded in death by his father, John Leonard Jones and his mother Bertie Poe Jones; brothers, J.L. Jones, Billy Jones, Jimmy Jones, J.C. Jones, Clifford Jones and sisters. Beula Felts, Helen Cobb and...

     Terrence Earl “Terry” Williams, of Sequatchie, Tn.,  passed away at his home on Saturday, December 15, 2018.  He was a veteran of the United States Air Force, a member of Faith Baptist church, in Jasper, TN, and a member of Elks Lodge and Palmetto Golf Course in Miami, FL.      The son of the late Earl and Ayna Godwin Williams, Terry is survived by his wife of 56 years, Judy Barber Williams; daughter, Samantha Politi...

On Saturday, December 15th, 2018, the Lord called William Clint "Tractor" Pryor home.   William at the age of 70 years old passed away at his home in South Pittsburg, TN. William was a man who loved his family, loved to dance, worshiped  his Baptist faith, adored music and had a " collection of hats" he had acquired for many, many years that he  loved. He attended the United Methodist Church in South Pittsburg, TN and he had a lifetime career at Lodge...

KACY NICOLE PITCHFORD On Saturday afternoon December 15th, 2018, the Lord sent his Angels down to carry the precious Kacy Nicole Pitchford home to the heavenly skies.  Kacy Nicole was only two days old when the Lord asked for her precious soul to be delivered to Him.   Kacy Nicole was born on December 13, 2018 to the proud parents of William Cain Pitchford and Kellie Nicole Pitchford.   Kacy Nicole was born with a medical condition and her parents knew her time on...

William Arthur "Shorty" Pickett, Sr. September 17, 1931 – December 7, 2018 William Pickett, Sr. “Shorty” of Jasper, Tn. passed away Friday, December 7, 2018 at the age of 87. He was a long  time  truck driver for many years until he retired. He spent the rest of his life farming  and helping  others on their farm.  He enjoyed  fishing, walking and playing with his grandchildren  that he loved so much.  He would sit on...

Jeffrey Allen Bailey, 58, a lifelong resident of Chattanooga, TN, passed away on Saturday, December 1, 2018 at Hospice of Chattanooga, surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on November 25, 1960 to the late Bill and Billie Puryear Bailey. Jeff was baptized when he was a teenager at the Tiftonia Church of Christ. Everyone that knew Jeff knew that he loved his mother more than anything; he also loved overalls, frosty’s, animals, rock and roll, his family and friends, and...

WANDA WEBB The calling of the Lord on Friday Morning, November 30th, 2018, took Wanda Coppinger Webb to the lovely heavens of Home. Wanda was born on September 15, 1947 to the proud parents Jess and Nellie Mae Coppinger.    She spent her lifetime in the beautiful community of Sequatchie, Tennessee.  Wanda’s first job was working at the Marion County Courthouse where she met her husband, Jim Webb.   During Wanda’s career she worked for various banks...

On Friday evening, November 30th, 2018, Barbara Jean Lynn, devoted mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend was called home to be with the Lord. Barbara Jean was born on July 11, 1930 in Chattanooga, TN.   She had various employments throughout her lifetime in the Chattanooga Area.   Barbara Jean loved her “tv programs” however most of all her greatest love was her family and special friends. Barbara Jean was preceded in death by her loving husband, Carl...

Richard Elmo Sisemore, 90 years old of Jasper, TN, was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 26, 2018 during his stay at Memorial Hospital. Richard was born and raised in Little Rock, Arkansas until he and his family moved to Jasper, TN almost  56 years ago.    He held a Master Degree in Education which was his love of servicing in the Marion County School system.  He was principal at New Hope Elementary, Crossroads Elementary  and ended his...

Billie Joann Webb, 74, of South Pittsburg, Tn., passed away on Saturday, November 24, 2018 surrounded by her family.  She was preceded in death by her father, Joe Pickett and mother, Velma Pickett; son, Aron Webb; brother, Jimmy Pickett. Those left to cherish her memory is her son, Lebron (Cheryl) Webb, Joe Webb and Sharon Davis, Bobby Webb and Robin Watts; daughters Lisa Webb and Crystal Cox; brothers Joey Pickett; sisters Audrey Hudson and Lenora Brodie. 14 grandchildren...

Clayton “Pat” Bufford Patterson, 89 years of age, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 23rd, 2018.   He was of the Baptist faith and attended Calvary Baptist Church in South Pittsburg. Clayton was proceeded in death by his father and mother; George and Grace Patterson; his loving wife of 55 years, Mary Jasmine Patterson; daughter, Wanda Kay Love and son-in-law, William Charles Love. He is survived by his son, James Clayton (Charlotte) Patterson; daughter,...

MARY GLENN SMITH Mary Glenn Smith of Battle Creek, Tennessee was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 23, 2018.   Mary Glenn had been a resident of Cumberland Health & Rehab in Bridgeport, AL for the past five years. She was a beloved housewife all of her life to her family and her loving of quilting was her greatest creations. Mary Glenn was a devoted member of the Church of Christ faith her entire life. Mary Glenn was preceded in death by her parents; Albert...

William Robert "Billy Bob" Moore was born on March 7, 1937 to the late Wallace and Lucille Fields Moore.  He passed peacefully into eternity on Thursday, November 22, 2018 at his home. Billy Bob was preceded in death by his parents; brothers; George, Dallas, and Frank Moore; sisters, Mariah Beene, Bennie Harrison and Annie Ford; special nephew, George Moore, Jr.; and son-in-law, Frank Hayes. He was a lifelong resident of South Pittsburg, Tennessee where he attended...

Tommy Ray Poe, 67 of South Pittsburg, TN, passed away on Thursday, November 22nd, 2018 in a Chattanooga Hospital. Tommy was a 1970 graduate of Bridgeport Alabama High School.  Tommy had a very successful career working in the Insurance Industry for 36 years. Tommy was of the Baptist faith and was member of Long Island Baptist Church along with serving numerous years as deacon. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie Poe Samples and William Hershel Poe; brothers, Jimmy Poe and...

DOROTHY CURVIN Dorothy “Granny” Curvin of Whitwell, TN, was called Home to the beautiful heavens on Wednesday, November 21, 2018.   Dorothy was a wonderful daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, aunt and a friend to all that came into her life.   She loved being at home for the last 30 years taking care of her family. “Granny” was preceded in death by her father, Monroe Nunley and mother, Mae Keith, along with her husband McKinley...