All Obituaries

    LEROY HILL   Leroy Hill, 67, of Jasper, Tennessee was called home on Sunday, March 26, 2023.  He was born to the late John Lee Hill and Ollie Mae Kilgore Hill on October 30, 1955.    Leroy is preceded in death by his father, John Lee Hill; mother, Ollie Mae Kilgore Hill; brothers, Clifford Hill and Johnny Hill.   Left to cherish his memories are his daughter, Melissa (Wes) Arnold; brothers, Jerry Hill, Benny Hill, Ricky Hill; sisters, Barbara...

    DARRELL KIRKLAND DAVIS   Darrell Kirkland Davis, 63 of South Pittsburg, Tennessee passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 24, 2023.  Darrell was a founding and a faithful member of Valley of Praise Church in South Pittsburg, Tennessee.  Darrell was married to his high school sweetheart and love of his life Debbie Davis for forty-two and a half years.    Darrell loved all things motorcycle and proudly served this region as AMA Congressman for two...

        DAVID VANBUREN  GRIFFIN   David VanBuren Griffin, 45, of Guild, Tennessee was called home on Sunday, March 19, 2023.  He was born to the late Harrison Hunter Griffin and Julia Melinda Winsett Griffin on September 5, 1977.  David loved working as a CNC Operator for Tennessee Rand.  He enjoyed playing computer games and loved spending time with his daughter, Madison, who was his world and his greatest accomplishment.   He...

    CHARLES WILLIAM WHITE, Sr.   Charles William White, Sr., 74, of Jasper, Tennessee was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on March 18, 2023.  He was born to the late William Thomas White and Pauline Smith White on November 9, 1948.  He was married to Diane Kirk White and attended Baptist Hill Church in Jasper, Tennessee.  Charles enjoyed golf, fishing and cheating at Rook!  He loved UT and was a huge fan.  He was an avid gardener, loved...

    LINDA GAIL SOSEBEE   Linda Sosebee was a lifelong resident of the Chattanooga area.  She is survived by son, Ronald (Gay) Stamey; daughter, Shannon (Michael) Pierce; brother, William “Sam” Bass; sisters, Gerri Stewart, Tommie Riddle, Mary Swanson; grandchildren, Lauren (Bryan) Daniel, Dakota (Andrew) Brown, Jake Bolden, Tristan Bolden, Heather Stamey, Madyson Gregory and eleven great grandchildren.   She was preceded in death by her father,...

      BENJAMIN SHAUN ROBERTS   Benjamin Shaun Roberts, 44 of Sequatchie, Tennessee was called home suddenly on March 11, 2023.  Ben was born to James Roberts and Patricia A. Maxwell Roberts on September 10, 1978.  Ben was proud to be a Marion County Warrior for life. He was a graduate of the University of Tennessee.    Benjamin is preceded in death by his grandparents, Charlie and Gladys Roberts, James and Mary Maxwell; nephew, Tres Dotson and...

    LARRY JOE BRACKETT   Larry Joe Brackett, 75, of Jasper, Tennessee was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on March 8, 2023.  Joe was born to the late John Brackett and Inez Camp Brackett on August 13, 1947.  He was married to his wife, Catherine Brackett for fifty-seven years and was a member of Popular Grove Church of God.  He loved the farm, riding his Kawasaki mule and horses.  Joe enjoyed spending time with his family, especially with his...

    DICKIE ALLEN TUDERS   Dickie Allen Tuders, 67, of Whitwell, Tennessee was called home on March 5, 2023.  On January 1, 1956, Dickie was born to the late Howard Tuders and Mildred Grimes Tuders.  Dickie’s significant other is Terri Hackney whom he loved very much.  He worked for Wheland Manufacturing as a Forklift Operator.  Dickie loved to hunt, fish, enjoyed spending time with Terri and her family, loved his sisters.  He had a great...

    MARLIN COOLEY   Marlin Cooley, 83, of Whitwell, Tennessee was called home on March 5, 2023.  He was born on the 23rd of May 1939 to the late John and Beatrice Cooley in Leaksville, Mississippi.   Marlin was a truck driver for thirty plus years, where he earned his CB handle “Bucklehole” from his daughter Charity.  He earned the title “Darling” from his daughter Jill.  Then came Marlie in June of 1988, who officially made...

    TOMMY HAROLD SCOTT   As the heavenly golden gates opened on the morning of Saturday, February 25, 2023, Tommy Harold Scott entered the golden streets smiling with all he had to meet his Lord and Savior.  Tommy was 71 years old and a lifetime resident of Jasper, Tennessee.  He was born on April 15, 1951, to the late Raymond and Margie Rice Scott.  Tommy was of the Christian faith and cherished worshiping his Savior.  Tommy was retired from...

    RUTH ELIZABETH PARKER LOVE   Ruth Love, 88, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on February 23, 2023. She was born to the late John Parker and Ollie Adams Parker on March 13, 1934. Ruth was a member of the Antioch Missionary Baptist Church. She worked at Salem Carpet Mill for several years and then became a homemaker. She enjoyed gardening and loved her beautiful flowers. She Loved all the children she took care of and loved spending time with her...

    JOHN K. HOLDEN   John Kelly Holden, 76, of Jasper, Tennessee was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on February 21, 2023.  He was born to the late Roy Lebrun Holden and Mary Elizabeth Bray Holden on February 2, 1947.  John was married to Lois Brooks Holden, and he attended Jasper First Baptist Church.  He had worked as a Medical Technician with TVA, and also as a Plant Manager for Link Handle Company.  John was a family man who enjoyed...

    FRANCISCO “CISCO” THOMAS COLON   Francisco “Cisco” Thomas Colon, 45, of South Pittsburg was called home on February 20, 2023.  He was born to the late Francisco Maldanado Colon and Dianna Cowan on December 12, 1977.  He was married to Amber Cagle and worked for Hatch Stamping as a Welder.  Cisco enjoyed fishing, cooking The Devils Lettuce and enjoyed spending time with his family.  He was very mechanically inclined and spent...

    LARRY T. COFFELT   Larry T. Coffelt, 63, of Sequatchie Tn, was called home on February 19, 2023. He was born to the late Henry Coffelt and Stella Mae Slatton on December 29, 1959. He enjoyed fishing on the river when he wasn’t working at a construction site. He also loved spending time with family and grandkids.   Larry is preceded in death by his father, Henry Coffelt, mother, Stella Mae Slatton; brothers, Jimmy Coffelt, Von Coffelt, Gary Coffelt;...

    MELODYE KAREN BONNER NUNLEY   Dear Friends and Loved Ones, it is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Melodye Nunley, who has gone to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 11, 2023.  She lived a life full of love, laughter, and joy, and will be deeply missed by all who knew her.   Born on March 23, 1954, in Augusta, GA, Melodye lived a life filled with passion and purpose.  She was known for her infectious smile, warm heart,...

    BONNIE ANN WOOTEN   Bonnie Ann Wooten, 52, of South Pittsburg, Tennessee was called home on Wednesday, February 8, 2023.  On June 9, 1970, she was born to Don Birdwell and Annie Webb Birdwell.  She liked writing, loved spending time with her grandchildren and loved animals.   Bonnie is preceded in death by her mother, Annie Webb Birdwell and sister, Anita Ogle.   She leaves her precious memories to her father, Don Birdwell; husband, Clifford...

    BEVERLY YVONNE WHITE   Beverly Yvonne White, 71, of Jasper, Tennessee was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on February 5, 2023.  On May 2, 1951, she was born to the late Winfread David Reel and Emmleea King Reel.  Beverly attended Straightway Holiness Church in Soddy Daisey, Tennessee.  She enjoyed walking and reading.  She loved being with her friends and family and cleaning her home.   Beverly is preceded in death by her father,...

      JIMMY R. MORELAND   Jimmy Ray Moreland, 65, of Whiteside, Tennessee was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on February 3, 2023.  He was born to the late James Leroy Moreland and Pauline Dagnan Moreland on August 26, 1957.  He was employed by McBryar Lumber Company as he worked in sales and delivery.  Jimmy attended Whiteside Church of God.  He loved working on cars, four wheeling, horses, Nascar and above all else spending time with...

    DINIA “JACKIE” MAY KEEF   Dinia “Jackie” Keef, 78, of Guild, Tennessee. was called home Thursday, February 2, 2023. She was born to the late Dempsey Teel and Helen Gibson on May 1, 1944. Jackie worked at Armstrong Manufacturing for several years, she enjoyed playing and spending time with her grandchildren and family. She loved gardening, nurturing her flowers and also doing word puzzles.     Jackie is preceded in death by her...

    MILDRED CHALUPSKY   Mildred (Vesely) Chalupsky passed away quietly at her home in Shakerag Hollow Farm in South Pittsburg, Tennessee on February 2, 2023, she was 96.  She is survived by her son James and grandson Stephen, his wife, Kelly and two great grandchildren, Bryce and Brennen all in Northern Virginia.  Also surviving is her sister, Libby (Vesely) Dvorak and brother, Charles Vesely both living in Iowa.   Mildred was born on October 21, 1926 in...

    BUEFORD DOWLING GENTER, JR.   Bueford Dowling Genter, Jr., 75, of Rossville, Ga. was called home on Saturday, January 28, 2023.  He was born to the late Bueford Dowling Genter, Sr. and Lucille Williams on April 16, 1947.  He served in the United States Marine Corp for four years.  Bueford was a storyteller with true unbelievable stories!  He loved spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.  He enjoyed time spent with his...

    HARLEY LEE MAY, JR.     Harley Lee May, Jr. was 72, born to Harley Lee May, Sr. and Mary Rollins on July 12, 1950. Rusty entered his heavenly home and joins his parents on January 27, 2023, at Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born in Jasper, Tennessee and lived in Sequatchie, Tennessee.  He was the center of our family.   Those greeting Rusty in heaven Friday night along with our Heavenly Father are his mother, Mary Rollins May;...

    AUTUMN KENNEMORE   Autumn Leigh Kennemore Parker, 25, of Jasper, Tennessee was called home on Wednesday, January 25, 2023.  On November 7, 1997, she was born to Jesse Roy Parker and Shana Renea Kennemore.  Autumn loved taking pictures and was very crafty which led to her starting her own business, XYS Designz.  She loved her son Xylor dearly, as well as spending time with her family, friends and wanted everyone to be happy.  You’ve been...

    ELOISE CLARK   Eloise Clark, 88, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on January 21, 2023. Eloise was born to the late Dewitt Campbell and Ollie Combs Campbell on May 28, 1934. She has reunited with her late husband Thomas E. Clark. She was a homemaker, she loved watching wrestling and enjoyed flowers. Eloise loved laughing and cutting up and traveling with her husband. Eloise had an infectious personality.   Eloise is preceded in death by her father,...

    C. DIANNE CARTWRIGHT   C. Dianne Cartwright, 64, of Sequatchie, Tennessee was called home on Thursday, January 19, 2023.  She was born to the late Charles Allen Moon and Barbara Lou Kilgore Moon on January 16, 1959.  She was a homemaker and had been married to her late husband, Jerry Don Cartwright.   She loved watching birds, reading, going to the beach to look for seashells and spending time with her family.   Dianne was preceded in death...

    ELEANOR KATE JANEWAY   Eleanor Kate Janeway, 86, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on January 19, 2023. Eleanor was born to the late Frank Joseph Warren and Eula Hughes Warren on September 2, 1936. She had been married for almost sixty-five years to Arnold Richard Janeway. She became a Christian when she was thirteen years old. Eleanor was one of eleven brothers and sisters. She had known her husband Arnold from first grade, and they moved to Atlanta...

    RETHA BELL JACKSON DAVIS   Retha Bell Jackson Davis, 88, affectionately known as Retha Bell, was born July 24, 1934, in Charleston, South Carolina to the late Ruth Alston and William Clark.  She transitioned from Earth to her Eternal Resting Place on January 18, 2023, after a lengthy illness.  She was raised by (Big Mama) Deaconess Unis Ravenel.   She was one of seventeen children, Bishop James Ravenel, Isaac Ravenell, Jesse Ravenel, Louis Greggs,...

    LINDA YVONNE TIPTON   Linda Yvonne Tipton born November 28, 1952, to the late William and Barnell Tipton was called home to be with the Lord on January 18, 2023, surrounded by family.   She retired from Walmart Super Center after sixteen years of service due to illness.  Linda was a loving and caring mother, grandmother, sister and aunt.  She enjoyed listening to her hip-hop music, watching Western Cowboy shows and being outdoors sitting on her...

    EARNEST RAY CHISM   Earnest Ray Chism, 89, of South Pittsburg, Tennessee was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, January 18, 2023.  He was born to the late Earnest Lee Chism and Dicie Richardson Chism on July 1, 1933.  He had been married to the late Mable Bishop Chism.  He retired from the State of Tennessee as a Social Worker in Vocational Rehabilitation. Earnest devoted his life to the church and preaching God’s word. ...

      CHARLES RAY HARRIS   Charles Ray Harris, 86, of Jasper, Tennessee was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, January 17, 2023.  Charles was born to the late Jessie Harris and Nell Harris on August 5, 1936.  He was a member of Baptist Hill Church and was married to Wilma Anthony Harris for sixty-seven years.   Charles is preceded in death by his father, Jessie Harris; mother, Nell Harris; wife, Wilma Anthony Harris and...