All Obituaries

James L. Beasley, 89 of Jasper, Tn. passed away on Saturday, January 15, 2022.  James was born on August 06, 1933, to Thomas Frank Beasley and Virginia Blair Beasley.  James was a painter and he loved carving and wood working.  He loved to garden and enjoyed fishing and hunting. James retired from Massey Coal Company after 40 years. James is preceded in death by his wife, Genevieve Layne Beasley; parents, Thomas Frank Beasley and Virginia Blair Beasley; brothers, Franklin...

CINDY MYERS RUFF, 66 of Chattanooga, TN passed away on Thursday, January 13, 2022.  Cindy was born on June 17, 1955, to John David and Ruby Myers.  Cindy was known to be a very giving person and helped many people in need.  She was a Christian and was active in her church, First Centenary United Methodist Church.  Cindy was an animal lover but most of all she loved her family especially her nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband, Steven Ruff;...

“It’s not what you gather, but what you scatter that tells the kind of life you have lived.”  PAM WEST, 76 of South Pittsburg, TN passed away on Wednesday, January 12, 2022.  Pam was born on December 7, 1945, to Robert William Manley and Juanita Tomlinson Manley.  Pam had a such a sense of humor especially when telling stories.  She loved to laugh and encouraged others with her humor and love.  She loved to listen to music and was fascinated by...

PEGGY E. GENTER, 70 of Rossville, GA passed away on Monday, January 10, 2022.  Peggy was born on August 19, 1951, to Luther Clyde Steele and Evelyn Louise Myers Steele.  She enjoyed being a caretaker for her husband, cooking and focusing on her family.  Peggy loved her family and spending quality time with them.  Her greatest joy was her grandchildren and great grand-children. Being “Mamaw” to them was everything.  She is preceded in death by her...

JACK L. SIMMONS, 71, of Jasper, Tennessee, passed away on January 8, 2022.  He was born on December 31, 1950, to Sam H. Simmons and Reba Rice Simmons.  Jack was a long-time jeweler and local business owner of Simmons Jewelry for thirty-eight years.  He loved gardening, fishing, and working on DIY projects.  Jack enjoyed his customers and took great pride in his work.  Most of all, Jack loved his family greatly, especially his wife and grandchildren. ...

PAULINE KRAUSE, 88 of Jasper, TN, passed away on Saturday, January 8, 2022.  Pauline was born on February 16, 1933, to James and Hazel Oliver.  She enjoyed watching her favorite shows on television and working crossword puzzles.  Pauline loved her family and spending quality time with them especially her grandchildren.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Elmer Krause; son, Marvin Krause; daughter, Evonne Crouch; parents, James and Hazel Oliver; and brother, Bill...

RAY “RED” ARVIL BRAMLETT, 92, of Jasper, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2022.  He was born on March 22, 1929, to Cora Lee Bramlett.  Ray was a member of Mineral Springs Baptist Church for fifty-seven years and served as a deacon for many years.  He was committed to work as a supervisor at Wheland Foundry for years.  His hobbies included bowling and playing pool with his friends.  Ray loved being outdoors enjoying nature while hiking and...

TINA LYNN MUIR BLAYLOCK, left this earth to be with her Heavenly Father on December 31st, 2021. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She loved her husband, her children, and grandchildren with her heart and soul. She took immense pride in her grandchildren. Most of all, she loved to give them “Nene sugars”. Everyone that knew her only felt love and warmth from her. She was a passionate Christian, and she used her love for God to minister through...

LOIS THOMASSON HARDY, 92, of Chattanooga, TN, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 30, 2021.  Lois was born on September 19, 1929, to Oscar and Edith Thomasson of Dade County, GA.  She was the eldest of seven children.  Lois loved life and was known as a beloved mother, sister, and grandmother.  She loved her family dearly and was very close to her brothers and sisters.  She loved to travel and loved her job at Blue Cross Blue Shield from which she retired...

GILBERT LEWIS ELLIS, 74 of Guild, TN, passed away on Saturday, December 25, 2021.  Gilbert was born on March 1, 1947, to Eugene Gilbert Ellis and Otis Louise Gamble.  He loved to fish, watch sports, ride motorcycles and drive fast cars.  He also loved traveling and camping.  Gilbert loved spending time with his close friend, Randall along with all of his other friends at Sullivan’s.  More than anything he loved his family and friends especially his...

RALPH R. MCCULLEY, 88, of Guild, Tennessee, was called home by our Lord and Savior on December 24, 2021.  A proud U.S. Army Veteran, he faithfully served during the Korean War. Following his service to our country, he was employed by Combustion Engineering as a Boiler Maker for 36 years. Ralph also enjoyed repairing and restoring vehicles in his spare time. He was a lifelong fan of the Marion County Warriors, Atlanta Braves and Tennessee Volunteers. He was preceded in death by his...

PATRICIA A. MCNABB, 68 of Whitwell, TN, passed away on Wednesday, December 22, 2021.  Patricia was born on December 5, 1953, to Carl Harris and Wilma Dagnan.  She enjoyed working at Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA).  She loved her family and spending quality time with them especially her grandson.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles McNabb, Sr.; parents, Carl Harris and Wilma Dagnan; brother, Ernie Harris. Patricia leaves her memories to her son, Charles...

ENNIS JOHNSON "CANDYMAN" RHODES, 88, died Monday, December 20, 2021, at his home.  He was born on December 4, 1933, in Jacks Creek, TN to Wilda Johnson Rhodes and F.L. “Abb” Rhodes.  He made his home for the last sixty years in Jasper, TN and was the owner of Rhodes Candy Company and was known as “Candy Man.”  He was a member of First Baptist Church of Jasper and in 2019, at the age of 85, he became the oldest person ever baptized by...

FLORENCE MARIE BEENE, 74 of Whitwell, TN, passed away on Sunday, December 19, 2021.  Florence was born on May 15, 1947, to Clarence Green and Edith Osborne.  She loved watching sports such as Tennessee Vols football and basketball, NFL, and playing video games.  She collected tea sets and loved angels.  She loved her family dearly and spending time with them.     She is preceded in death by her parents, Clarence Green and Edith Osborne.  Florence...

JAMES G. “GARY” GUINN, 67 of South Pittsburg, TN, passed away on Wednesday, December 15, 2021.  Gary was born on October 6, 1954, to James Guinn and Betty Phillips Guinn.  He worked at Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) for thirty-three years.  Gary loved farming and operating heavy farming equipment.  He never met a stranger, was kind to every person he met and loved seeing others smile and laugh at his jokes.  He had a giving heart and loved to help...

TIM “KITTEN” GRAHAM, 64 of Jasper, TN, passed away on Wednesday, December 8, 2021.  Tim was born on February 23, 1957, to J.B. Graham and Barbara Brown Graham.  After graduating, Tim began his career as a law enforcement officer for Lloyd Hood.  Tim remained in law enforcement for forty-one years, serving the City of Jasper as both an Officer and Police Chief. Tim was an avid Tennessee Vols football fan, loved gardening and catfishing. Tim was devoted to his family...

MICHAEL “MIKE” ALLAN FAST, 63 of Jasper, TN, passed away on Monday, December 6, 2021.  Mike was born on September 1, 1958, to Donald George Fast and Mary Ellen Boettcher.  He loved fishing and camping.  Mike was an avid Green Bay Packer’s fan and Nascar Racing fan.      He is preceded in death by parents, Donald George Fast and Mary Ellen Boettcher.  Mike leaves his memories to his daughters, Laura (Jeff) Williams, Michele (Ryan)...

BOBBY ROY WALLACE, 77 of Jasper, TN, passed away on Thursday, December 2, 2021.  Bobby was born on November 7, 1944, to John W. Wallace and Bessie Lee Kilgore Wallace.  He served his country in the United States Navy as a 3rd Class Petty Officer.  He later served in the United States Air Force as a Staff Sergeant.  Bobby loved hunting, fishing, and flying.      He is preceded in death by parents, John W. Wallace and Bessie Lee Kilgore Wallace;...

ALVIN “CECIL” HUTCHINS, 73, of Jasper, TN, passed away on Thursday, December 2, 2021.  Cecil was born on August 2, 1948, to Ray Hutchins and Rose Ella Castle.  He loved working in his workshop and gardening.  More than anything he loved his family and playing with his grandchildren. He is preceded in death by parents, Ray Hutchins and Rosa Ella Castle; brothers, John Hutchins, Jug Hutchins, Jerry Hutchins, and Claude Hutchins; sisters, Ruby Ferguson, Martha Jo...

KENNETH DAVID COPPAGE, 93, of Jasper, TN, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, November 30, 2021, surrounded by his loving family.  Kenneth was born on January 6, 1928, to Clyde and Myrtle Coppage.  Kenneth was an ironworker and retired supervisor with Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA).  Kenneth was an avid Kentucky fan, loved to play golf, and tinkering in the barn.  He was an active Gideon.  He served as a Sunday School teacher and deacon at First Baptist...

JOHN DENNIS GHOLSTON “Poppie”, 84 of Sequatchie, TN, passed away on Wednesday, November 24, 2021.  John was a member of Jasper Seventh Day Adventist Church in Jasper, TN.  He was employed by Sequatchie Handle Works for thirty-eight years.  Growing up, John loved farming and always loved being outdoors.  He loved coon and squirrel hunting and doing yard work. He also loved spending quality time with his family, whom he loved greatly. He is preceded in death by...

WILLIAM “BILL” EUGENE CASTLE, 68 of Jasper, TN, passed away on Tuesday, November 23, 2021.  Bill loved riding his Harley motorcycle and driving his Corvette and BMWZ3.  He also enjoyed gardening. He is preceded in death by his wife Betty Stephenson Castle; parents, Kale Castle and Grace Chance Moon Castle; brothers, Bobby Moon, Charles Moon, James Moon, and Edward Castle; and sister, Eleanor Britt. Bill leaves his memories to his sister, Mary Ramsey; several...

JERRY DON KILGORE, 70 of Sequatchie, TN, passed away on Sunday, November 21, 2021.  Jerry was a member of Coppinger Cove Baptist Church in Sequatchie, TN.  Jerry loved farming and baling hay.  He also loved spending quality time with his family and grandchildren, whom he loved greatly. He is preceded in death by parents, Ernest Lee Kilgore, and Bessie Hundley; grandson, Christopher Trey Coppinger. Jerry leaves his memories to his wife of forty-nine years, Audra Martin...

CHRISTINE NICHOLE “NIKKIE” DALTON, 32 of Athens, GA, passed away on Sunday, November 21, 2021.  Nikkie loved her children with all her heart. She is preceded in death by her grandmother, Nancy Dalton. Nikkie leaves her memories to her parents, Don (Angela) Dalton and Tina Ramsey; sons, Jacob Broyles, and Samuel Greenway; daughters, Hailey Broyles and Ariyah Kilby; brother, Brandon (Angela) Dalton; sisters, Emilee Dalton, and Brittany (Isaiah) Nwakaeze; and grandfather,...

MABLE BISHOP CHISM, 87 of South Pittsburg, TN, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 19, 2021.  Mable was the daughter of the late Tom C. Bishop and Annie Vaughn Bishop.  Mable was of the Baptist faith and was a member of Midway Baptist Church of South Pittsburg.  Mable was an avid shopper and loved finding the best bargains.  She loved her family especially her grandchildren and loved spending time with them. She was preceded in death by her parents, Tom C....

OLENE BLACKBURN, 97 of Jasper, TN, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 14, 2021.  Olene was the daughter of the late Dennis W. Stone and Mirtie Meador Stone of Macon County, TN.  Olene was a graduate of the University of Chattanooga.  She worked at Oak Ridge during WWII as a calutron operator, later she spent almost 40 years teaching elementary grades mostly in Marion County, TN.  She loved to travel.  Her husband, Bob, and she spent many years traveling,...

DANIEL ROYCE KINSEY, 75 of Jasper, TN, passed away on Sunday, November 7, 2021.  Daniel was of the Christian faith and was a member of First Baptist Church in Jasper, TN.  Daniel loved watching western movies, fishing, and anything on the water.  In his younger years, he was a fur trapper and as he got older, he loved digging ginseng.  Daniel loved his family especially watching the kids play ball.  Daniel was a survivor and fought to the very end. He is preceded in...

KAREN FRASER, 86 of Sequatchie, TN, passed away on Sunday, November 7, 2021.  Karen loved to knit and crochet and loved her family. She also loved to boat in Michigan. She is preceded in death by her parents, Fred Dressel and Pauline Dresser Dressel. Karen leaves her memories to her husband John Fraser; sons, John Farbrother, Richard Farbrother, Freddy Farbrother, and Bernard Farbrother; daughters, Kathie Norrow, Mindy Farbrother, and Chris Farley; sister, Susan Jaquillard and five...

ELMER SMITH, 69 of South Pittsburg, TN, passed away on Tuesday, November 2, 2021.  Elmer had a passion for the mountains. He was self-employed and very proud of the stonework he did. From hauling the rock out of the mountain, cutting it down and laying the stone.  The work he did was beautiful, and he always took great pride in that.  He loved being outdoors, fishing on the Little Sequatchie River.  His passion for the outdoors led him to meeting his soul mate at...

AMOS CALLAWAY DAVIS, 83 of Jasper, TN, passed away on Tuesday, November 2, 2021.  Amos was of the Methodist faith and was a member of Cornersville United Methodist Church.  Amos was married to the love of his life, Marian Davis for forty-four years. He loved watching UT football and working in his garden.  Amos loved his family and cats and loved spending time with them.  Amos served as Former Mayor of the City of Cornersville and Former President of Cornersville Senior...