All Obituaries

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,...

Roy Thomas Reynolds   Roy Thomas Reynolds, 73, was a lifelong resident of Sweetens Cove Community . He was a member of the Sweetens Cove Church of Christ. Roy was born on November 16, 1946 and passed away on June 21, 2020. Roy is preceded in death by his parents, Atlas Reynolds and Ruth Dalton Reynolds; brothers, Joseph Floyd, William Lee, Holbert Atlas Reynolds; sisters, Ruth Evelyn Reynolds, Edna  Lawson, Sue Thompson, Mary Henegar and Vickie Castle. Roy is survived by his...

BOBBY LEE SMITH   Bobby Lee Smith, age 79, was called home on Friday, June 19, 2020.  He was a retired coal miner, loving husband and devoted father.   He was the son of the late Pleas and Rebecca (Dudley) Smith of Pisgah, AL.   He was preceded in death by his wife of thirty-four years, Helen Melton Smith; his youngest daughter, Bobbie Jo Smith Long of Jasper, TN; granddaughters, Shandra King of Jasper, TN and Jennifer King Carter of Chatsworth, GA and his...

    MELISSA LEEANN SMITH     As the angels sang, the Lord took the hand of Melissa LeeAnn Smith, at the age of 54, to lead her to her heavenly home.   LeeAnn was born in Fort Payne, AL on September 25, 1965.   She was a resident of South Pittsburg, TN and was of the Baptist faith.   LeeAnn was a devoted wife, loving and caring mother, special daughter and an amazing friend to those she loved.    Her fondness was...

    GLENN ROY WILT   The Lord called Glenn Roy Wilt, at age of 56 years old, to his heavenly home on Monday, June 15, 2020.  Glenn was born on October 2, 1963 in Colorado Springs, CO to his proud parents, Glenn Edward and Roberta Slocomb Wilt.    He had lived in Colorado and Florida for various years until he made his final home by settling in South Pittsburg, TN for the past sixteen years.     Glenn had been self employed as a Licensed...

    JENNIE HARGIS HALE   Jennie Hargis Hale, age 57, gained her wings on Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at her home in South Pittsburg, TN.    She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, daughter and friend.   She is preceded in death by her husband, Rickey Lebron Hale; father, Lemuel Bradford Hargis; mother, Ruby Maude Hargis; brothers, James “Jim” Edward Hargis and Marion “Pete” Frances Rollins; and grandparents,...

    JAMES “JIM” CLARENCE RICH, JR.   On June 9, 2020, the Lord called James “Jim” Clarence Rich, Jr. to his heavenly home.  Jim was 63 years old and a resident of South Pittsburg, TN.   He was of the Baptist faith along with being a devoted and humble man to his Savior.    Jim served in the United States Navy until he received his Honorable Discharge in 1981.     While in active duty Jim held the...

    BARBARA J. (Wyatt) KNIGHT   Barbara J. (Wyatt) Knight, age 80, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 6, 2020.   Barbara was from South Pittsburg, TN.    She had been employed with South Pittsburg High School as the Cafeteria Manager for over 33 years before she retired.  She was of the Baptist faith and a member of the Grace Baptist Church in South Pittsburg, TN.    She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert...

    BETTY JANE GASS DAVIS   Betty Jane Gass Davis, age 85 years old, was called to her heavenly home by the Lord on Friday, June 5, 2020.   She was born on February 12, 1935 to her parents, John and Odell Gass.  Betty was a lifetime resident of Bridgeport, AL.  She had been employed as a hair stylist until her retirement.  Betty was of the Baptist faith and a devoted member to the First Baptist Church in Bridgeport, AL.    She was a...

    BETTY JANE CONDRA KILGORE   With her family at her side, the Lord took the hand of Betty Jane Condra Kilgore, age of 79 years old, to lead her to her heavenly home on Thursday, June 4, 2020.  Betty Jane was born on April 27, 1941 to her parents, John Willis and Martha Bryant Condra.   Betty was born in Jasper, TN and after many years of being a military wife and mother living in various places, she made her way back to Jasper, TN. ...

    NELLIE MAE VANHOOSIER SLATTON   Nellie Mae Vanhoosier Slatton, age of 86 years old, left her family as they stood by her side on Thursday, June 4, 2020.   Nellie was born on May 20, 1934 to Leonard and Mary Vanhoosier.    Nellie has been a lifetime resident of Jasper, TN.  She was of the Baptist faith and a member of the Fairview Union Church in Whitwell, TN.   She is preceded in death by her husband, James E. Slatton; parents,...

    Judy Elien Wells   On May 31, 2020, Judy Wells was called to her heavenly home at the age of 72, with her husband by her side. Judy was born on August 23, 1947 in Jasper, Tennessee.  She dedicated her life to caring for her family and home.  She loved spending time with her family, playing games, fishing, cooking, and laughing.  She had a contagious laugh, and everyone loved her. Judy was a devoted wife to her husband Jim Wells for 45 years.  She...

    BARBARA E. LAYNE DILL   The Lord called Barbara E. Layne Dill, age of 69 years old, home on Saturday, May 30, 2020 with her family at her side.    Barbara was born on May 28, 1951 and was from Jasper, TN.  She was of the Church of God faith and a member of Cumberland Mountain Church of God in Whitwell, TN.    Barbara is preceded in death by her parents, Jesse Howard Layne and Eather Slatton Layne; mother-in-law, Mary Lou Dill; daughter,...

    JANE BRICE PYLE BLAILOCK   Jane Brice Pyle Blailock, at the age of 71, went home peacefully to our Lord surrounded by her family on Saturday, May 30, 2020.  Jane was born on October 17, 1948 in Barwick, GA.   Later years she moved to the New Hope, TN community until 15 years ago when her husband, Michael Blailock and she built a home in Dunlap, TN.  She was a registered CNA until she retired.   Jane was of the Pentecostal faith and a member...

      BRENDA JOYCE EVANS SLATTON   Brenda Joyce Evans Slatton, at the age of 64 years old, left her earthly home to walk through the gates of her heavenly home on Thursday, May 21, 2020.   Brenda was born on January 17, 1956 to Dewey “Dick” Evans and Mary Sisk Evans.  Brenda had been a lifetime resident of Jasper, TN and was of the Baptist faith.     Brenda loved and adored her children, grandchildren and...

  JOYCE McGEHEE ESTES     The Lord called Joyce Vernell McGehee Estes to her heavenly home on Thursday, May 21, 2020 at the age of 75 yrs. old.    Joyce had lived in Jasper, TN for the last 20 yrs.  She was born on April 6, 1945 in Ft. Myers, FL to the late Byron Haskel McGehee and Zella Mae McGehee.  Joyce had been a private caregiver for numerous years in her hometown of Jasper, TN.   She had been a cook of the Whitwell Headstart...

    AUDREY AILEEN FULFER GRIFFITH     Audrey Aileen Fulfer Griffith, age 58, passed away at her home on Wednesday, May 13, 2020.   Audrey was from Sequatchie, TN and was the daughter of the late Billy Sam and Shirley Fulfer.   Audrey was born on April 9, 1962 and was of the Baptist faith.    She was known for her loving heart as a daughter, mother, sister and friend.    She was a graduate of Marion County High School in...

      FRANCIS “GENE” HARGISS     Francis Eugene "Gene" Hargiss, 82, was called to his heavenly home on Sunday, May 10, 2020 at CHI Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga, TN.   He was born April 2, 1938 in Battle Creek, TN.   Gene is survived by his wife, Petreva (Pat) Nunley Hargiss, Dunlap, TN; nephew, James David Thomas (Jan, Marnie & David); sister-in-law, Mary Nunley Baugher (Joe, Petreva, Charla, Joshua & Samantha);...

    FRANCES “FRAN” LOFTY THOMAS     Frances “Fran” Lofty Thomas, departed this life on Mother’s Day Sunday, May 10, 2020.      She was born on March 6, 1930 and she entered the gates of heaven at the age of 90 years old.  Ms. Thomas was the widow of the late J.C. (Jake) Thomas.    Mrs. Thomas was preceded in death by husband along with her son, Larry W. Thomas; mother, Lucille Lofty; father,...

Billy B. Eddington, Jr.   Billy B. Eddington, Jr., “Pappy”, 59, of Guild, Tn., passed away due to cardiac complications, he went to be with his dad ”Paw Paw” in heaven with his daughters by his side.   Pappy loved spending time with his children, grand-daughters and family.  He was a retired carpenter and mechanic.  You could always find him in the garage working on something.  He was an active member of the Lodge and Provost Officer with...

    MICHAEL ALLAN MANIS   Michael Allan Manis was called to his heavenly home on Monday, April 27, 2020 while listening to his favorite Van Halen music.   Mike was 62 years old and from Jasper, TN.   He was born on June 18, 1957 and he was of the Baptist faith. Mike had been self-employed with a career in doing any odd jobs that came in his path.   He is preceded in death by his mother, Evelyn Manis and grandparents, Ray and Aileen...

    CHARLOTTE FRANCES WELCH NUNLEY     Charlotte Frances Welch Nunley, age 69 of South Pittsburg, TN, was called to her heavenly home on Sunday, April 26, 2020.    Charlotte was born on November 1, 1950 to the late Charles and Ella-Frances Louise Welch.   She was married to the late Leslie Eugene Nunley, Sr.  Charlotte was of the Church of God faith and attended Kimball Tabernacle Church in Kimball, TN.     Those preceded in...

    MARJORIE WILLIAMS BAKER     On Thursday, April 23, 2020, as the angels sang, the Lord called Marjorie Williams Baker to her heavenly home.   Marjorie was 93 years young and a resident of Jasper, TN.  She was of the Nazarene faith and a member of the Jasper Church of Nazarene.  She was a loyal and devoted wife along with giving her life and soul to God.  In her past time, she enjoyed watching her hummingbirds.    Montie, as...

  EDWARD RAY YORK   Edward Ray York, age 67, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 22, 2020.  He was born in Bridgeport, AL then made his home in South Pittsburg the last 47 years.  He was a loving husband and father.  He loved spending time with his family and he loved fishing in his spare time.   Edward was born on June 21, 1952 to Marion Edward York and Jackie Ruth Creek.   He leaves behind his loving wife, Judy Talley York; son,...