All Obituaries

MICHAEL JOHN “CORNBREAD” IRWIN The Lord called Michael John “Cornbread” Irwin home on Saturday, March 23rd, 2019.    Michael was a lifetime resident of South Pittsburg, Tennessee.  At the age of 58, he worked for CWP Trucking as a truck driver.  He had served in the United State Army as a Private 2. Cornbread loved driving his truck, riding his motorcycle and most of all playing with his grandson, “Corn Dog”. Michael was...

Carol Jeanette Meeks Rooks departed this world on Saturday, March 23, 2019.  Her heart longed to go to be with her departed soulmate, William B. Rooks; her daughter, Pamela Anne Rooks, and her parents John and Elizabeth Meeks.  We know they were waiting with open arms. Carol led an amazing life.  She graduated from Bridgeport High School and joined the Army upon graduation.  She was sent to Colorado where she worked as a medic at Fitzsimmons Hospital.   ...

  On Wednesday, March 20th, 2019, Victor “Jack” Alder went Home.  Jack was 73 years old and lived in Dunlap, Tennessee.  Jack had been employed with Don Holland as a dozer operator.   He was a retired veteran where he had served in United States Army.  Jack was preceded in death by his parents, William and Mary Alder and daughter, Christel Alder. Those to cherish his memories are his sons, Victor Alder, Jason Alder and Jackie Ray Alder; daughter,...

Anna Lois Lewis was asked to come home on Tuesday night, March 19th, 2019 by her Lord and Savior.  Lois was a lifelong citizen in the community of Jasper, Tennessee.    She was a devoted wife, loving mother to her family, formed many bonded friendships and was a cherished member to the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Jasper, Tennessee. Lois had the love for square dancing, working puzzles, painting and most of all traveling the...

      The Lord called Jessie Lee Long home on Tuesday, March 19th, 2019 at the age of 65 years old.   Jessie was from the Cartwright, Tennessee area.      He had been employed with Chattanooga Coke and Chemical before he began a career as a farmer at Wagner’s Farm.  Jessie loved farming however his cherished memories were hunting and fishing.   Jessie is preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Rosa Long along with...

Verda was born in Detroit Michigan to the late Leon Gangian, a survivor of the Armenian Genocide and Ruth Cheatham Gangian. After High School, she graduated from Baroness Erlanger School of Nursing in Chattanooga. The Air Force was her choice to fulfill her call-of-duty during the Vietnam Era as both a nurse and a lifelong patriot. She proudly served and never forgot the honor of giving back to her country. Verda transitioned back to civilian life working as a nurse in both North Carolina...

Mr. Jimmy Ray Grayson Jasper, TN--Visitation for Mr. Jimmy Ray Grayson, 63, who entered into rest March 10, 2019, will be conducted Friday at 10:30 to 11:30 am CDT, under the direction of Tate Funeral Home. The service will follow in the chapel of the funeral home and will be officiated by Brother Freddy Clatyon. Mr. Grayson was a native of Whitwell, Tennessee, having made Jackson his home for the past 4 years.  He was a retired Heavy Equipment Operator with the Operating Engineers...

Betty Stultz The Lord called Betty Stultz, at the age of 78, home to be with her loved ones.  Betty lived in Rossville, GA where she had a wonderful life as being a housewife. Betty loved to sew, crochet and adored the color red. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jonathon Webb and Rosa Campbell; her beloved husband, Bobby Stultz; brothers, Johnny, James Bee, Jimmy and Houston Webb and sisters, Peggy Gipson, Juanita Pilgrim and Barbara Barber. The ones left to cherish her...

At the end of the day on Saturday, March 9th, 2019, Lloyd “Vernon” Ridge was called home by his Lord and Savior.   Vernon was 77 years old and lived in Jasper, Tennessee.  He worked a machine welder at Combustion Engineer until his retirement.   Vernon was of the Baptist faith and was a devoted member to Jasper First Baptist Church.  Vernon enjoyed fishing, boating, Nascar Racing, drag racing, loved to travel, enjoyed eating and was a huge fan of...

The angels sang as the Lord welcomed Pressie Griffith Ladd home on the eve of Saturday, March 9th, 2019.    Pressie lived to the young age of 93 years.   She had resided in Sequatchie, Tennessee her entire life raising her children and placing the blessings on her grandchildren. Pressie was a beloved wife, mother, sister, friend and most of all a devoted grandmother along with a career as an amazing homemaker.   She was known for her famous “peanut...

On the brisk Saturday morning on March 9, 2019, the Lord called Nancy Ann Stamper Ramsey home.   Nancy was 70 years old and lived in the Whitwell, Tennessee area all of her life.   Nancy graduated from Whitwell High School as the Salutatorian in her class of 1966.   She was married to Jack Ramsey for 52 years at the time of her going home. Nancy was a devoted wife, sister, mother and grandmother however her greatest accomplishments were assisting raising and...

The Lord called Charles E. “Rabbit” home on Thursday, March 6, 2019 at his home in Whitwell, Tennessee.   Rabbit, as everyone knew him as, was 82 years old.  He had lived in South Pittsburg, Tennessee until he moved a few years ago to Whitwell. Rabbit had a 20-year career working at Tennessee Valley Authority as a carpenter.  His love was his best buddy  Sam, his dog of many years.    Rabbit loved to drive around to chat with folks; loved...

The angels sang as the Lord called Betty Sue Stubblefield Wilson home on Tuesday morning, March 5, 2019.  Betty was born and lived most of her life in Stevenson, Alabama until she made her home in Kimball, Tennessee.   She was born on March 28, 1946 and gained her wings at the age of 72. Betty adored her life with great admiration along with the enjoyment of beautiful flowers.   She loved her family, dancing, painting along with any art work, and especially shopping...

 Alma Ruth Pittman Parmer went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, March 5th, 2019.   Alma Ruth lived in the Jasper, Tennessee area before making her home in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Alma Ruth worked at Bell South until her retirement.   She was a member of Tiftonia Baptist Church where she was very faithful in her Baptist faith her “Ruth Class” and she loved her church family.     Her greatest loves were her God and Savior, her beautiful...

Charles W. "Charlie" Driver, at the age of 63 from South Pittsburg, Tennessee, "trucked" into heaven on Sunday, March 3, 2019.   Charlie, as everyone called him, grew up in Richard City area before moving to South Pittsburg, TN.   His career was working for various trucking companies as a truck driver.  His love for truckin' was his life until he became disabled.  Charlie loved his family, friends, but most of all his mom, daughter, granddaughter,...

The Lord called William L. “Bill” Stanton, Sr., home on Sunday, March 3rd, 2019.   Bill was born in Indianapolis, Indiana.    He spent his career serving in the United States Air Force which led him to traveling the United States as he served our country.   After Bill's retirement, he and his wife, Kay made their home in Sequatchie, Tennessee.   Bill enjoyed fishing, hunting, playing card games, and most of all reading murder...

Addalyn Colleen Higgins, is survived by her parents, Jarrod Higgins and Brenna Sneed Higgins, brother Kayson Higgins; Grandparents Dexter and Lisa Higgins, Jim and Caleen Gramatikos. Visitation will be at Tate Funeral Home from 2:00-4:00 pm CST.  Graveside service 4:00 pm CST at Pine Hill Cemetery on Whitwell Mt.

Lola Virginia Carter, age 84, died on Monday, February 18, 2019 in South Pittsburg, Tennessee. She was a faithful Christian and loved her family and friends deeply. She once said, “When the Lord saved me, He filled me up with love, and I just bubble over. I love everyone,” and she did. Lola will be remembered as a cheerful and shining light in her community and church. Lola was preceded in death by her parents, Jim and Louise (Harris) Fine; and husbands, Jim Smith, Major...

On Friday, February 15, 2019, Betty June Haggard of Chattanooga, Tennessee went to be with her Lord. Betty June Haggard was born in Daus, Tennessee on April 14, 1930 to Fred and Icie Bailey Campbell.  She spent much of her youth in Marion County, Tennessee.  In 1946, she married the love of her life, Leonard Haggard; they moved to Chattanooga and raised four boys together.  For many years, Betty tended not only to the care of her boys, but to many children in the...

DENNIS SUE QUARLES With his family at his side, Dennis Sue Quarles at the age of 49 years old gained his wings to go Home on Thursday, February 7, 2019.  Dennis has been a lifetime resident of Jasper, Tennessee.    He was of the Baptist faith. Dennis was employed with Commercial Metals for 17 years as a foreman.    His loves are his two grandchildren, his momma, music and most of all collecting hats.   The loved ones to cherish his memories are...

At the night of dark, William G. “Bill” Nelson, age of 89, was called Home by his Lord and Savior on Thursday, February 6, 2019.   Bill passed away at his home in Sequatchie, Tennessee with his family standing by his side.   He was of the Baptist faith along with being a member of Midway Baptist Church in South Pittsburg, Tennessee. Bill served in the Army during the Korean War.   He was employed through his lifetime at Tennessee Valley Authority,...

Dennis Randal “Randy” Blackburn, 64, of Jasper, Tennessee, passed away Tuesday, January 29, 2019.  He was a graduate of Marion County High School, Class of 1972, and received his bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from Tennessee Technological University in 1980.  Randy was retired from Tennessee Consolidated Coal Company and Grandview Medical Center.  He was a former City Alderman of Jasper, member of the Jasper First Baptist Church, and life member of Jasper...

The Lord said to Katherine M. Newman on Monday, January 21st, 2019 it’s time to come home.  Katherine at the age of 80, passed away at Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga, TN.  She had been a lifetime resident of the Sequatchie, Tennessee community. Katherine loved to cook, enjoyed making crafts, loved her family and after her mother passed away, she became the mother figure for her seven siblings.  She was of the Church of God faith and she attended South Pittsburg Church...

Myrtle “Sis” Condra   Myrtle Condra, 77, passed away Friday, January 18, 2019 at her daughter’s residence in Virginia Beach, Virginia. She lived in Whitwell, Tn. her entire life until she recently moved to Virginia.  She was of Baptist faith.   Preceding her in death is her parents, George Cash and M. Pauline Haggard; husband, Vernon Condra; daughters, Kim Condra and twins, Regina and Rejane Condra.   Survivors include her sons, Vernon E. (Erica)...

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...