All Obituaries

      BRENDA AILEEN SARTIN WEBB   On the beautiful morning of September 22, 2020, the Lord called Brenda Aileen Sartin Webb, age of 73 years old, to her heavenly home.   Brenda was born on July 11, 1947 in Pisgah, AL to Shadrick Ray and Eula Mae Sartin.   Years later she moved to Jasper, TN where she raised her family and worked. Brenda was of the Baptist faith and attended Friendship Baptist Church in Pisgah, AL.    She was known...

      CHARLES “PETE” EDWARD GUESS   Charles “Pete” Edward Guess, 81 years old, entered the heavenly gates on Saturday, September 19, 2020.   Charles was born on February 2, 1939 to Charlie and Thelma Guess.  He had been a lifetime resident of Jasper, TN and of the Church of God faith.   Charles served in the United State Army and he had been employed with Combustion EngineerIng as a...

      ALLEN “BUCKY” O. MCNABB   The Lord took the hand of Allen “Bucky” O. McNabb, at the age of 62 years old, to lead him to his heavenly home on Saturday, September 19, 2020.   Bucky, as he was known by all, was born on January 19, 1958 to the proud parents of Wilburn and Barbara McNabb.    Bucky was a lifetime resident of Whitwell in the Mullins Cove, TN area.    He loved his Lord and served him in...

    ZOOLAH MAE WEBB LONG   On the beautiful morning of September 17, 2020, the Lord took the hands of Zoolah Mae Webb Long to lead her to the Golden Gates in heaven.   Zoolah, age of 86 years old, was a lifetime resident of Jasper, TN.    She was born on September 14, 1934 to Robert and Annie Webb.   Zoolah was a loving wife, mother, cook and homemaker.   She was of the Baptist faith and cherished her Lord and...

      WANDA "WELLA" LOU COX ADLER   With love in their hearts, the angels sang while the Lord delivered Wanda "Wella" Lou Cox Adler to her heavenly home on Wednesday, September 16, 2020. Wanda was 78 years old and was living in Ringgold, GA with her grandson during her brief illness.    She had formerly lived in Jasper, TN then made her final earthly home in Clarksville, TN.     Wanda was born on July 8, 1942 to...

At the dawn of the day, the Lord called Violet May Johnson King to her heavenly home on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at the age of 85 years old.   Violet was born on February 28, 1935 to Carl and Velma Johnson. She was married to the late Richard K. King and lived in South Pittsburg, TN.   Violet was a homemaker and member of Grace Baptist Church. She enjoyed sewing and cooking  She loved spending time with her grandsons and great grand-daughters.    Violet is...

    RAYLON RANDY LEE GODSBY – SOUTH PITTSBURG, TN     As the angels placed his tiny body in the Lord’s Hands, Raylon Randy Lee Godsby gained his little heavenly wings at the age of 6 months old on Saturday, September 5, 2020  .   Raylon was born on March 4, 2020 to Shayna Godsby and Jessie Givens.     Raylon will be treasured, loved and missed by his mother, Shayna Godsby (Tyler); father, Jessie Givens (Andrea); sisters,...

    BARBARA JEAN SUTTON SHADRICK   At the dawn of the morning on Saturday, September 5, 2020, the Lord called Barbara Jean Sutton Shadrick, at the age of 84 years old, to her heavenly home.  Jean was born on October 28, 1935 to Luther and Hettie Sutton.  She was a lifetime resident of Sequatchie, TN where she lived with her husband, Lloyd Shadrick.    Jean was a devoted and dedicated wife to Lloyd, a loving mother-figure to Joyce Hudson and a special...

    SUSAN D. LEIDERMAN   Susan D. Leiderman, age 62 years, gained her wings to heaven on Thursday, August 27, 2020.    Susan lived in Guild, TN with her husband, Sam Leiderman.  Susan was adored by all and she loved being a protector to her husband, children, family and friends.    Her devotion and priceless possessions were her three granddaughters, Sunsey, Syla and Elizabeth.   Along with always being a friend to anyone, she...

    STEVEN E OGILBEE, SR.   After a lengthy illness, the Lord took the hand of Steven E. Ogilbee, Sr., age of 59 years old, to lead him to his heavenly home on Tuesday, August 25, 2020.    Steven was born on November 30, 1960 in New York City, NY.     He lived in Jasper, TN and had been employed with Air Power as a Purchaser before his illness.     Steven was of the catholic faith and loved his Lord and Savior. ...

    MARY R. BELL   As the angels gathered to welcome Mary R. Bell to her heavenly home, the Lord took her hand and said “welcome home” on Tuesday, August 25, 2020.    Mary was 85 years old and moved in 1964 to South Pittsburg.   She was born on December 6, 1934 to George and Ada Ann Reese.   Mary was of the Methodist Faith and a member of the Holly Avenue Methodist Church in South Pittsburg, TN.  She loved singing with...

      DALILAH NICHOLE MOORE     With her precious tiny body in their hands, the angels delivered Dalilah Nichole Moore to her heavenly home on Friday, August 21, 2020.     Dalilah Nichole was born to her proud parents, Dakoda and Rebecca Moore on August 21, 2020.     She is preceded in death by her grandparents, E. Don Moore and Joseph Gifford, Sr.   Dalilah Nichole leaves her heart to her parents, Dakoda and Rebecca...

    LINDA GODSBY HOLLIS   As the angels sang, the Lord took the hand of Linda Godsby Hollis to lead her to her heavenly home on Friday, August 21, 2020.   Linda was 53 years old and a lifetime resident of South Pittsburg, TN.    She was of the Church of God faith.   Linda loved spending her time with her family however her fondness past time was being a Mama Nana to her three grandchildren, Peyton, Maeson and Abby.   She was...

    JAMES  ALLISON   The Lord called James Allison, at the age of 75 years old, home on Thursday, August 20, 2020.    James had been a resident of Jasper, TN and was of the Baptist faith.    He had spent his career working at Shaw Industries as an electrical technician.   James is preceded in death by his parents Orville and Dora Allison.   Those left to cherish James memories are his wife, Susie Allison; son, Chris Allison;...

    JEAN MINTER MATTHEWS   Jean Minter Matthews left her earthly home and entered the heavenly gates on Friday, August 14, 2020.     She was 80 years old and from Jasper, TN.   Jean attended many years at Marion County High School and graduated from Bridgeport High School.   Jean had worked for Tennessee Valley Authority in the Human Resource Department for over 30 years before she retired.  She was a member of the First Baptist...

    JOHNNY  JAY “BAD EYE” G. EVANS   Johnny Jay “Bad Eye” G. Evans, 85 years old, was called to his heavenly home on August 6, 2020 with his family at his side.   Jay was born on March 8, 1935 to Green and Zada Avans.    He was a resident of Jasper, TN.  Jay was the owner and operator of Evans Trucking in Jasper, TN.   Jay was known for his love and dedication of being a truck driver.  He enjoyed riding...

    Robert Charles Murphy   Robert Charles Murphy, 71, of Rossville, Ga., passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at home with family by his side. Robert loved spending time with his children, grand-children and family.  He worked as a self-employed mechanic and he loved cars.  His favorite pass time was fishing or sitting in the sun and having a cold beverage. He is preceded in death by his parents, Willard John Murphy and Opal Janie White Murphy; brothers,...

  James “Jim”  Leonard Harvey James “Jim” Leonard Harvey (formerly from Jasper, TN) of Chattanooga, TN passed away on July 31, 2020 at Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga, TN. He was born on February 7, 1961 to Eugene and Bertie Harvey.    Jim had been a supervisor at Riverbend Construction Company before he had gotten ill.   Jim was an avid sports fan who loved football, baseball and loved his...

Joe Vernon Elledge   Joe Vernon Elledge, 63, of Whitwell, Tn., passed away Thursday, July 30, 2020 at Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga, Tn. Joe loved spending time with his children, grand-children and family.  He worked in the coal mines for Tennessee Consolidated for many years.  He loved working and staying busy outside and could do miraculous things with a tractor.  He loved to farm and loved hunting and fishing. He is preceded in death by his parents, Hershel and...

Virginia Smith Nolan    Virginia Smith Nolan, 76, of Sequatchie, Tn., passed away at home with her family by her side. Virginia loved spending time with her children, grand-children and family.  She was a retired hairdresser.  She loved her work and visiting with her customers.  She loved working in the yard, helping with the jail ministry, singing in the ladie’s choir and serving the Lord. She was a member of Victory Baptist Church. She is preceded in...

Mildred W. LeRoy Mildred W. Leroy passed away Friday, July 17, 2020.  She was born on January 28, 1922 to the late Elbert and Hester Cobb Webb in West Tennessee.  The family moved to Chattanooga in 1941.  She was employed at Koehring Southern as an Administrative Assistant for several years. Mildred loved gardening, sewing and made magnificent quilts. She is a member of the Jasper Cumberland Presbyterian Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard A LeRoy;...

Gerron “Gary” Colston   Gerron “Gary” Colston, 62, of Whitwell, Tn., passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at his home with family by his side. Gary loved spending time with his family.  He worked in construction and worked for South Pittsburg Housing Authority.  You could always find him outside working in the yard and mowing. He loved hunting, fishing, raising cattle and chickens. Gary is preceded in death by his parents, Bob Colston and Doris...

Evelyn F. Lawson went home to be with her Lord July 11,2020 at Cumberland Rehab in Bridgeport Alabama.  She was born March 25, 1939 in South Pittsburg, TN.  She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who loved to cook and spending time with her grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her Husband; James Floyd Lawson Jr, Parents; Earl and Jessie Martin, Son; James Steven Lawson, Brother; Tommy Martin. Sisters; Wilberta Rollins, and Jewel Fulfer. Evelyn is...

Sallie Wisdom Williams went to be with her Lord, July 4, 2020 at Alexian Brothers in Chattanooga, Tennessee. She was a Loving mother who enjoyed, oil paintings, yardwork, gardening, and playing the piano. She was a member of Mt. Olive Primitive Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her Husband; Billy C. Williams Sr., Parents; Walter and Elizabeth Wisdom. Son; Jerome Williams, Sisters; Willie Bell Eldridge, Dorothy Wisdom, Gracie Wisdom and Pearlie Jackson;  Grand Daughter; Kizzie...

Anita C. Ogle, 56, passed away July 4, 2020 at her home in Jasper, Tennessee.  She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.  She loved her family, friends, her flowers and family cookouts. Anita is survived by her husband, Clarence Ogle; parents, Don and Brenda Birdwell and Sue Gibson Webb; sons, Rickey Dale Pace(Larramie) and Benjamin Pace;  daughter, Shannan Ogle; sisters, Donna Nelson(Mike), Bonnie Wooten(Cliff Rector); nieces, Tasha Davis(Michael), Amber Talley(Josh),...

KINUKO “BETTY” H. LEWIS     Kinuko “Betty” H. Lewis of Whitwell, TN passed away at the age of 89 years old on Sunday, June 28, 2020 at Erlanger Hospital.    She was born and raised in Japan.   She met her love of her life, Reece Lewis while he was serving in the armed services.     After coming to United States of America, she obtained her rights to becoming an American citizen.   For years, she lived...

Billy Ray Muir, 69, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2020 at a local hospital. He was surrounded by his loving family.  Billy had been employed with AT&T for 30 years before his retirement. Billy is preceded in death by his parents, Gordon Lee Muir and Mary Lou Sanders Muir; brothers, Michael and Kenneth Muir; sister, Sherry Muir. Billy is survived by his wife, Margaret Faye Pittman Muir; sons, James Patrick Muir and fiancé’ Tiffany Collins, Jason Scott Muir...

 Katherine Ann Dalton Moore, age 43, was called home Tuesday June 23, 2020.  She was a hospice nurse and attended of Victory Baptist Church of Jasper. She had a deep love for music, horseback riding and swimming. She was a devoted wife and mother who loved her children more than anything. She was a kind hearted, clever and a happy person with a feisty spirit, with a lovable sense of humor.  She was preceded in death by her grandparents Willard and Slyvia Dalton, Grandfather;...

Gladys Ruth Smith, 70, passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at Huntsville Hospital in Huntsville, AL.  She was a loving mother and grandmother.  She loved gardening and when she was younger loved hunting and fishing. Ruth is preceded in death by her husband, Ted Smith; parents, William Richard Long and Rosa Lee Phillips Long. Ruth is survived by her son, Jason Smith (Kimberly); brother, Rayford Long (Devota); sister, Ima Gean Pyburn.  Five grandsons and several nieces and...

Thadis "Pete" Webb, 85, passed away Monday, June 22, 2020 in Chattanooga. He was born in Victoria, Tn to the late Herbert Webb and Emma Shelton Webb.  He was on of the best mechanics in Tennessee and was a retiree from the State of Tn. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, James "Cobbler"  Webb, Fate Webb, Billy Webb; sisters, Mable Webb, Ophelia Webb, Mildred Webb. Survivors include his daughters, Gwendolyn Beard, Doris Buchanan, Delores Kelly,...