All Obituaries

The Lord called Lillie Mae Nelson Coffelt, at the age of 85 years old, to her heavenly home on Monday, March 1, 2021.  She was a resident of South Pittsburg, TN and of the Church of God faith.   Lillie was born on February 14, 1936 to her parents Marshall and Sarah Nelson.    Lillie had  been married to the late Wayne Coffelt. She had been employed for many years at South Pittsburg Knitting Mill as a knitter.    Lillie loved her...

    WANDA FAYE ALEXANDER   Wanda Faye Alexander, 79, of Bridgeport, AL went to heaven to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 after a short illness.   She accepted the Lord at an early age and loved her Lord.  She shared her Lord and her testimony to her family, friends and many people she came in contact with.   Everyone who knew her, loved her sweet and happy personality, along with her amazing smile.   She loved her...

      DENNIS “DENNY” EDWARD GHOLSTON   On February 22, 2021, after a brief illness, Dennis Edward Gholston went to his heavenly home.  “Denny” was 61 years old and was a lifelong resident of Sequatchie, TN.   He was born on September 22, 1959 to Edward and Melba Fuller Gholston.  Denny had been married to the love of his life, Andrea Gholston for 15 years.   He was employed as a forklift operator at...

    GENEVIEVE BEASLEY   As the Lord provided the guiding light, Genevieve Beasley, 84, made her entrance to the golden gates of heaven on Saturday, February 20, 2021.  Genevieve was born on November 26, 1935 to the late Buck Layne, Sr. and Lucille Layne.  She was a resident of Jasper, Tennessee and a devoted member of the Kimball Tabernacle Church of Praise in Kimball, TN.   Genevieve is preceded in death by her parents, Buck and Lucille Layne, Sr.;...

    LEONARD LEWIS COFER   Leonard Lewis Cofer, 83, passed away Friday, February 19, 2021 in Chattanooga, Tennessee.  He was born in Campbell County, Tennessee, May 19, 1937.  Leonard was a graduate of Rockwood High School in Rockwood, Tennessee.   He served from 1959-1961 in the United States Army and in the U.S. Army reserves till 1963.  He moved his family to Jasper, Tennessee in 1968 where he remained.  He worked in steel alloy...

    STEPHANIE SUE HENDERSON   With the angels guiding light, the Lord called Stephanie Sue Henderson, 74, to her heavenly home on Monday, February 15, 2021.   Stephanie was a resident of Kimball, TN.   She was born on September 21, 1946 to the late Glen Arden Decker and Alice Arlene Reap Decker.      She had been employed as a bookkeeper at Talley Construction Co. before retiring.   Stephanie was of the Baptist faith and...

      QUINTON “TERRY” HOOKEY   Quinton “Terry” Hookey, 67, went to his forever heavenly home on Saturday, February 13, 2021.  He was a resident of Jasper, TN.  He was born on February 28, 1953 to Clayton Hookey and Marie Pocus.   He began his career in the United States Army National Guard for five (5) years.  Terry was a Mason for 33 years and a member of the Olive Branch Lodge #297 in Jasper, TN.  He was a member...

    MICHAEL WAYNE MURRAY   Michael Wayne Murray, 34, went to be with his Mama and the Lord on Friday, February 12, 2021.  He is survived by his loving wife, Amanda Murray and three adorable children, Evenly Freeman, Tyler Allen Wayne Murray and Scarlett Rose Murray; his father, Harry Joe Murray; sister, Effie Murray; brothers, Brent Smith, Joshua Murray, and David (Kristen) Murray; two nieces, Thea Murray and Ally Smith along with several aunts, uncles and the...

    GLORIA JEAN GIVENS HAGGARD     The Lord guided Gloria Jean Givens Haggard, 62, to her glorious heavenly home on Wednesday, February 10, 2021.    Gloria lived in Jasper, TN with her husband, Wendell Haggard.   She was born on July 31, 1958 to the late Johnny L. Kilgore and Betty Jane Condra Kilgore.    Gloria was of the Baptist faith and loved her husband, children, grandchildren and her dog, Mokie.  In her pastime, she...

    KENNETH WADE KILGORE   Kenneth Wade Kilgore, 68, left his earthly home to meet his Lord in heaven on Saturday, February 6, 2021.   He was from Whitwell, TN.  Kenneth loved helping people in the community and providing any help to anyone in need.     He was born on February 8, 1952 to the late George W. Kilgore and Mary Ramsey Kilgore.    He is preceded in death by his parents, George W. Kilgore and Mary Etta Ramsey Kilgore...

      E.T. COCKRELL   E.T. Cockrell, 87, of South Pittsburg gained his heavenly wings on Saturday, February 6, 2021 at his home with his family at his side.   He was born on January 30, 1934 to the late Clyde Cockrell and Helen Janeway Cockrell.  E.T. was married to Jere Matthews Cockrell for 43 years.   At the age of 18 years old, E.T. enlisted into the United States Army.  With only an eleven and half year education, E.T. succeeded in...

    MARCIA LYNN MALONE CHAMBERS   On the morning of Monday, February 1, 2021, the Lord and his angels guided Marcia Lynn Malone Chambers, at the age of 63, to her heavenly home.   Marcia had been a lifelong resident of South Pittsburg, TN.   She was born on March 7, 1957 to her parents, Raymond Malone and Betty Alton.   Her career was working for Textile Printing as a shipping packer.    Marcia was of the Church of God faith and...

    CHRISTOPHER LAMONT SIMPSON   Christopher Lamont Simpson, 44, went home to be with his Lord and Savior early Sunday morning at his home on January 31, 2021.     Chris graduated from Marion County High School and he was a member of Unity Community Church of South Pittsburg, TN.  Chris had a great love for wrestling and when he could no longer wrestle he became Mr. Commissioner and commentator at TWA.   He is survived by his mother,...

    DIANA LYNN SMITH   The angels guided Diana Lynn Smith, 68 yrs. old, to her heavenly home on Saturday, January 30, 2021.   Diana resided in Sequatchie, TN and was of the Baptist faith.   Diana was born on March 20, 1952 to her parents, James and Katherine Smith.    She was married to the late Paul Smith.   Diana had been employed with J & M Specialties Overhead Doors as the office manager.  ...

    GEORGE EDWARD JONES   On January 29, 2021, at 5:00 am CT, George Edward Jones departed this world to be with The Lord.   He was a lifetime resident of Jasper, TN.  Mr. George was a loving son, brother, husband, daddy, grandfather and great-grandfather.  He loved his family and his furbabies.  He served our country with pride and honor in the United States Army/National Guard and was discharged with honorably.  He went on to become a pastor...

    JOHN C. “SAM” LEIDERMAN     John C. “Sam” Leiderman, 88, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 29, 2021 with his family at his side.   Sam, as all who knew him, was from Guild, TN.   He was born on January 14, 1933 to John and Addie Leiderman.   His career began in the U.S. Air Force where he spent time in Thule, Greenland as well as in the United Kingdom.  He loved anything to do with cars and...

    MARIA ANNETTE MITCHELL   Maria Annette Mitchell, at the age of 24 years old, was welcomed by her Lord and His angels at her heavenly home on Friday, January 29, 2021.     She was a resident of Whitwell, TN where she lived with her husband, Dakota Mitchell.   Maria was born on May 23, 1996 to her parents, Kenneth Wilson and Dona Walker Haywood.      She loved being with her family along with taking care of each one...

      PATRICIA ANN MOSS BLEVINS   Patricia Ann Moss Blevins, 73 of Jasper, TN, passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2021 completing this life’s journey that began on September 18, 1947, to begin her new eternal life with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.   Patricia (Pat) was preceded in death by her parents, Gordon Moss and Gladys (Abbie) Kilgore Gilliam; husband, Carl Blevins; son, Scott Abercrombie; brother, Donald Moss; niece, Cherie Harris and...

    JOHN FRANKLIN THOMAS, JR.   John Franklin Thomas, Jr. of South Pittsburg, TN, celebrated his 75th birthday with his Lord in heaven on Thursday, January 21, 2021.  John was born on January 21, 1946 to John and Earlene Thomas, Sr.   He was of the Baptist faith and a member of Straightway Baptist Church.   John had a career working in auto paint and body shops and was considered one of the best ever in his position.   John loved...

    THEODORE R. ANTHONISEN   At the eve of the night on Monday, January 18, 2021, the Lord guided Theodore R. Anthonisen, 82 yrs. old, to the pearly gates of heaven.   Theodore had lived in Jasper, TN for the last twenty- five years and was of the Methodist faith.   Theodore had serviced in the United States Army as an E-4 Specialist.   He had been employed with the State of Tennessee for over 20 years as a parole officer.  ...

      FANNIE MAE REDNOWER ANTHONY   On January 16, 2021, the angels guided Fannie Mae Rednower Anthony, 80 yrs. old, to the pearly gates of heaven to meet her Lord and Savior.   Fannie Mae was a lifelong resident of Jasper, TN and was born on June 7, 1940 to her parents, Willard and Jessie Rednower.   She was married Oakley Anthony, Jr.  Fannie’s career was working as a textile mill worker at South Pittsburg Knitting Mills in South...

    JACK L. STEELE   Jack L. Steele, 85, passed away on January 14, 2021 at Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga, TN, after a brief illness.   He was preceded in death by his parents, Van and Lorene Abbott Steele and his sisters, Jean Norton and Norma Jacobs.   Jack is survived by his beloved wife of 64 years, Beverly Jacobs Steele; daughters, Debbie (John) Matthews and Amy Steele Pickett; grandchildren, Lynsi (Dan) Hatef, Tres Matthews, Amanda (Nick Sisco)...

    SCOTT KEITH COULBOURN     Scott Keith Coulborn, 66 yrs. old, of Whitwell, TN passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021.  He was born on February 19, 1954.   He had been employed with Tennessee Valley Authority as an electrical engineer.  He was of the Eckankar faith and a member of the Temple of Eck.    Scott loved everyone and was one of the most amazing people you would meet.  He was always kind, and did everything with...

PATSY R. HUDSON   The Lord called Patsy Hudson to her heavenly home on Wednesday, January 13, 2021.    Patsy was 84 years old, a resident of Jasper, TN and married to Grady E. Hudson.    She was born on June 3, 1936 to Francis and Lena Magouirk.    She had served as the Marion County Clerk at the Marion County Courthouse for numerous years.     Patsy loved to travel, she was very active in her church and loved to...

      PHILLIP LARRY POE   Phillip Larry Poe, 64, was called from his earthly home to his everlasting heavenly home on Monday, January 11, 2021.   Phillip had been a lifelong resident of Marion County and was living in Whitwell, TN before his passing.   He was employed by Local #454 as a boilermaker for numerous years.   He was born on March 21, 1956, to his parents, Willie Poe and Billie Jo Blevins.   He loved his family and...

      ROY "JOE" DUGGER, III   The Lord called Roy “Joe” Dugger, III, to his heavenly home on Friday, January 8, 2021.   Joe, as all knew him as, was 75 years old and lived in South Pittsburg, TN with his wife, Ernestine.  He had service in the United States Army as an E-5.   He was also a member of the Sequatchie Valley Honor Guard.    Joe had been employed with Tennessee Valley Authority as a machinist...

    NANCY RUTH ARMS WESTMORELAND   The Lord guided Nancy Ruth Westmoreland to her heavenly home on Thursday, January 7, 2021.   Nancy was 71 years old and a resident of Sequatchie, TN.    She was born on January 5, 1950 to her parents, Edgar and Louise Arms.   Nancy had worked as an Insurance Agent for American Family for the majority of her adult life.   She is of the Church of God faith and a member of Joyful Sound Church in...

    ROSE WATKINS KILGORE     Early in the morning hours of January 7, 2021, the Lord took the hand and guided Rose Watkins Kilgore, at the age of 72, to her heavenly home.  There she was reunited with her daughter Rosie, her husband John, and so many friends and loved one who had gone on before.    Rose was born on February 23, 1948 and she resided in Jasper, TN.  She was a member of Victory Baptist Church, but more than that, she knew Jesus...

BILLY JOE “BJ” HENEGAR   Billy Joe “BJ” Henegar, 79 yrs. old, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 7, 2021. BJ was a lifelong resident of Jasper, TN where he and his wife, Holly West Henegar lived and raised their family.   He loved his Lord and was of the Baptist faith.  BJ had worked for the Marion County Sheriff’s Department as a Marion County Deputy for many years.   He was a “one of a kind”...

        ANITA KAY LEA   With the angels at her side, the Lord took the hand of Anita Kay Lea to guide her through the pearly gates of heaven on Monday, January 4, 2021.  Kay was 73 years old and lived in her Jasper, TN with her husband, Crawford David Lea.   She was born on June 30, 1947 to her parents, Flem Moss, Sr. & Alline Perkins Moss and raised in Whitwell, TN.   Kay was a born again Christian of the Baptist faith along with...