All Obituaries

Paul "Rick" Ladd, Jr.   Paul Ladd, Jr. 65, of South Pittsburg, Tn. passed away Sunday, September 23, 2018.   He was preceded in death by his father Paul Ladd Sr.; sister Anna Taylor.   Those left to cherish his memory is his mother Dorothy Ladd; daughter Sarah Abney; brother Terry Wayne Ladd; sister Carolyn Dawson; grand children Brayden and Aly Abney; special friend Kim Mosley. Several nieces and nephews.   Visitation will be Wednesday September...

Vera Darlene Gouger, 83, 0f Whiteside, TN, passed away Saturday, September 8, 2018. She was born July 24, 1935 to the late Chester and Lenora Swinehart; also preceding her was her husband, Wesley Gouger; daughter, Linda Gouger. Those left to cherish her memory are her son, James (Stella) Gouger; daughters, Vera Ellen (David) Carte of Michigan and Tina (Roger) Lane; 5 grandchildren; 9 Great-Grandchildren; 3 Great Great-Grandchildren. Visitation will be Friday, September 14, 2018 at 11:00...

Ella Bell Yancey, left this world to join our Heavenly Father on Thursday, September 6, 2018. She was born March 18, 1918, in Stevenson, Alabama to the late Garfield and Mollie (Elerige) Buckner. She was preceded in death by her sisters Minnie Lee Hale, Hattie, Dessie, and Louise Buckner; brothers, Andrew, Henry, and Willie B. Buckner; sons, James and Jimmy Yancey. She leaves to cherish her memory her daughter in law Emma Yancey; Grandchildren, Stacey (Katrice), Tanya Yancey, Shelia and...

Mamie DeShadzo, 97, of Jasper, TN passed away, Wednesday, September 5, 2018. Mamie was born February 9, 1921 to the late Lewis and Icey Malone; also preceded in death by her husband, Oscar DeShadzo; son, Michael DeShadzo. Those left to cherish her memory are her Nieces and Nephews, Ronald (Bernice) Zirk and Barbara (John) Cates; Visitation will be Friday, September 7, 2018 from 12:00 CST until time of service at 2:00 p.m. CST. Funeral Services will be conducted from the Tate Funeral Home...

Judy Cash, 61, of Whitwell, TN, passed away, Tuesday, September 4, 2018. She was born December 19, 1956 to the late Steve and Thelma Mainord; also preceding her in death was her husband, James Thomas Cash. Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Steve (Monica) Cash and Adam Cash; grandchildren Shalah, Paisley, Thomas Blayne, Cody, Taylor and Chandler Cash and Connor Donahue; great-grandchildren, Asher Riches and Elijah Cash. There will be a Graveside Service held Wednesday,...

Ronald Edward Mitchell, 64, of Jasper, TN, passed away, Sunday, August 26, 2018. Ronald was a member of the Randolph United Methodist Church in South Pittsburg, TN. He was in the Graduating Class of 72’ of South Pittsburg High School. He was a part of the 12th South Pittsburg High School Football team to be inducted into the South Pittsburg High School Hall of Fame. He was born April 1, 1954 to the late J.C McCain and Annie Mitchell; also preceded by sister, Annetta Curington &...

Robert Donald Holder, 74, of South Pittsburg, TN, passed away Sunday, August 19, 2018. Robert was a member of Grace Baptist Church in South Pittsburg. He was a Retired Boilermaker from TVA and a member of the National Guards. He was born September 15, 1943 to the late Nathan and Cleo Holder ; also preceding him are 2 sisters, Geneva Totherow and Tressie Phillips; 2 brothers, Carl and Chester Holder. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 35 years, Joan Holder; sons, Nathan...

Millie Ann McCollum, 79 , of Whitwell, TN, passed away Thursday, August 16, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Raymond E. McCollum Sr.; brother, William C. Lawson; daughter, Peggy McCollum. Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Raymond McCollum Jr. and Randy (Carla) McCollum; daughters, Carolyn Henry, Debbie (Bill) Henry and Louise (George) Gregg; several Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Saturday, August...

Kenneth Wesley Blevins, 75, of Chattanooga, TN, passed away Wednesday, August 15, 2018. Kenneth was a Deacon at Tiftonia Baptist Church for 47 years. He always looked at life as tho his glass was not half empty , but overflowing with hope and love. He loved to travel and his CB handle was Crusader. He loved the Journey and he loved Disney World. He described his life as "enjoying God’s creation in all 50 states as a long distance Truck Driver." He was born May 22, 1943 to...

Reta P. Martin, 73, of South Pittsburg, TN, passed away Thursday, August 9, 2018.   Reta was of Methodist Faith.   She was born May 26, 1945 to the late Thoburn and Pauline McHenry: also preceding her was her husband of 45 years Tolly Martin; brother, Stephen McHenry; sister, Myrna Daniels; step-son, Tracy Martin; granddaughter, Taylor Martin.   Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Eddie (Alicia) Martin, Kevin Lee (Gina) Martin; daughter, Margie (Bobby) Guffey;...

Velma Ray (Tiny) Shoemake, 85, of Chattanooga, TN, Passed away peacefully at home, Wednesday, August 8, 2018. Velma Ray (Tiny) was of Cherokee Descent and a member of the Lower Cherokee Band of Alabama. She was a life- long member of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 515. She was the first female Dump Truck Driver for TVA. She was also proud to say she helped build  the set of the movie Starman in Prentice Cooper State Park. She was born June 28, 1933 to the late,...

Charlsie L. Judd, 89 of Jasper, TN, passed away Tuesday, August 7, 2018. Charlsie was born December 3, 1928 to the late Lee and Fannie Parvin; also preceding her in death is her husband of 30 years, Grady Judd and a sister, Clariene Jones. Those left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Charlotte (Durwin) Grant of  (Soddy Daisy, TN), Pamela (Darryl) Johnson of  (Harrison, TN), Trish (Leon) Lofty of (Jasper, TN); brother, Charles V. Parvin of (Mulkey Town, IL); grandchildren,...

Robert Mitchell Thacker,49, of Whitwell, TN, passed away Friday, August 3, 2018. Robert worked at Collins Building Supply for 12 years and was a member of The Original Church of God of Bankston, AL. He loved fishing and Alabama football.  He was preceded in death by his Mother, Paulette Parrish; brother, Melvin Thacker; grandparents, Murphy Pete Corkerin and Mamie Corkerin and Mack (Addine) Parrish; several Aunts and Uncles; nephew, Malachi Thacker. Those left to cherish his memory...

Marlene Mae Jones, 72, of Jasper, TN., passed away Tuesday, July 31, 2018. Marlene was a member of Powell Crossroads Church of God. She was very giving and loving person. She loved to help others and loved her dogs. She was born July 27, 1946 to the late Clyde and Esther Maria Hallenbeck Tyler. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Pamela Jean Boettcher; son, Jack Terry; sister, Betty Ann Tutor; brother, Floyd Tyler. Those left to cherish her memory are her husband of 34 years...

Myrna Case Daniel, 76, of South Pittsburg, TN, passed away Saturday, July 28, 2018 after a long, courageous battle with cancer.  She grew up in Alliance, Ohio, graduating from Marlington High school in 1960 before moving to the Tennessee Valley. She retired from Roper in 2005 and enjoyed her retirement by spending time with her family and going on cruises with friends. She was an avid Alabama football fan and enjoyed gardening, bird watching, and crocheting. She was a beloved mother,...

Susie Powell, 63, Sequatchie, TN., passed away Wednesday, July 18, 2018. Susie was a member of Kimball Church of Christ. She was born Feb. 13, 1955 to the late James Guffey and Lillie Mae Lewis; also preceded by her husband William Marshall Powell. Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Denise (Richard) Miles; step-mother, Freda Johnson of St. Louis Missouri; brothers, Steven (Faye) Guffey of Jasper, TN., Bobby (Margie) Guffey of New Hope, TN., Greg Lewis of Whitwell, TN.;...

Syble “Dolly” Jean Smith Byram, 70, of South Pittsburg, TN., was called out to meet our  Lord, Friday, July 13, 2018. She was of Baptist faith and a member for life of Macedonia Baptist Church in New Hope, TN. Syble “Dolly” was born May 17, 1948 to the late Mitchell and Ruby Talley Smith also preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth E. Byram; daughter, Sonya I. Byram; son Travis Mitchell Byram; grandson, Kenneth Quiton Byram; Those left to cherish her memory...

Dale Robert Buckner, 57, of Jasper, TN., passed away Tuesday, July 10, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Betty Buckner; several aunts and uncles. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 18 years Margaret Buckner; children, Hunter Buckner, Brittany (Joshua) Stultz and Zachary (Susan) Teer; brother, William (Barbara) Buckner; sisters, Brenda (Paul) Petree, Teresa (Rick) Sain, Ruby (Robert) Beard, Shirley (Willie) Capps; grandchildren, Sarah Stultz, Daniel...

Freddy “Lebron” Bailey, 59, of Whiteside, TN., passed away Monday, July 9, 2018. Freddy was a member of the National Guards in Jasper, TN. He was preceded in death by his mother, Charlotte Brown. Those left to cherish his memory are his father, Freddie (Bernice) Bailey; brother Terry Slatton; sisters, Debbie Dodson and Tammy Roden; several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Wednesday, July 11, 2018 from 3:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. CST and Thursday, July 12, 2018 from 9:00 a.m....

Anna L. Carver, 69, of Whitwell, TN, passed away Saturday, July 7, 2018. Anna was born June 21, 1949 to the late James Newton King and Lillian Lewis King; also preceded by her husband, Abner Kirk Carver; brothers, Robert King, Charles King, Houston Glen King and Phillip King; Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Sharon (Jason) Gilliam; step-children, Billy Carver, Dale Carver, Jimmy Carver & Darlene Grayson; brother, Eddie King; sister, Patsy (Ken) Tuders; grandsons,...

James Wilton Johnson, 76, of Dunlap, TN., passed away Friday, July 6, 2018. Jim was a Pastor at Henson Gap Baptist Church in Dunlap, TN. He was a Graduate of Tennessee Temple with Magna Cum Laude Honors. Jim was a Veteran of the United States Navy and Served on the Shangri-La. He was born March 29, 1942 to the late James Hubert Johnson & Ovedia Reynolds Johnson; wife, Carlene Melton Johnson;  sister, Linda Wilkerson. Those left to cherish his memory are his children Ronnie...

Virginia Wyona Phillips, 90, of Orme, TN., passed away Friday, July 6, 2018. Virginia was a member of New Hope Church of God in New Hope, TN. She was born April 27, 1928 to the late Maburn Guess Sr. & Gracie Elizabeth Bolton Guess. She was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, John Cecil Phillips; son Jimmy Clyde Phillips; brother, Harold Guess & William Carl Guess. Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Jerry (Geraldine) Phillips, John Randall Phillips; daughters,...

Alice June Rector Harris, 96, of Hixson, TN, born and raised in Marion County, passed away peacefully in her sleep Monday, July 2, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eugene and Kate Rector; husband, John Edwin Harris Sr.; brother Louie Rector; infant brother, Robert Rector; son, John Edward Harris Jr. Those left to cherish her memory are her brother, Mack Rector; sister, Eugenia Rector (Bill) Brackett; daughters, Deborah Harris (Jack) Flack, Kathy Harris Crosslin;...

Liam Kaison Davis born sleeping Sunday, June 24, 2018 at Erlanger in Chattanooga, Tn.  Liam is survived by his parents, Cody Davis and Bailey Williams; siblings, Skyler and Layla Davis; grandparents, Vanessa Williams and Charlie Smith, Jim and Flora Freeman, grandfather, James Michael Davis, Sr.; great grandparents, John and Katie Smith; great great grandparents, Lonnie and Zona Raper.  A graveside service will be held Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. CST at Glover's...

Frank Graham, 53, of Jasper, TN, passed away, Tuesday, June 19, 2018. Frank was a Marion County High School Graduate in the class of 1983.  He loved deer hunting, fishing and Marion County High School Football. He was preceded in death by his father, Floyd Graham; grandparents, Robert & Ida Graham and Franklin & Ruth Horn; sons, Adam and Andrew Hughes; nephew, Nevin Martin; Those left to cherish his memory are his Mother, Barbara Parton; son, Anthony Graham ; girlfriend,...

Mamie Lou Wells, 83, of Jasper, TN, passed away Monday, June 11, 2018. Mamie was a member of Baptist Hill Baptist Church in Jasper, TN. She was preceded by her parents, James William and Millie Moree Jones; sisters, Faye Williams, Mary Cantrell; brothers, Troy Jones, Tim P. Jones, William Isiac “Mink” Jones and Lotchie Jones; special Granddaughter, Kennedy Griffith. Those left to cherish her memory are her best friend and former husband, Herbert “Hosey” Wells; son,...

Betty Hundley, 86, of Jasper, TN, passed away on Friday, June 1, 2018.  Her parents were the late Jess Stephens and Maggie Murray .  She was preceded in death by her husband Johnny Hundley; brothers, Carl, Calvin, Bill and Les Stevens; sisters, Geneva Elliott and Mattie Anderson. She is survived by her daughters, Linda (James) Mainord, Debbie (Robbie) McDaniel, Dewana (Bo) Hicks, Susan (Tommy) Newman; grandchildren Tonya (Andy) Ridge, John (Jill)Watts, Megan Watts, Curtis...

Peggy(Nancy) Lee Smith, 67, of Jasper, Tn. passed away Saturday, May 26, 2018. Peggy was born December 9, 1950 to the late Marvin C. Gibson and Dorothy Grimes Odell. She was preceded in death by her husband Elbert Smith; daughter Donna Burns; brother Clifford Gibson; step-son Wesley Smith. Those left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Amanda (Billy) Zeman, Janet Page (Shawn Chapa), Angela (Steve) Goins; sisters, Shirley (Pete) Guess and Jean (Estille) Kilgore; 17 Grandchildren and...

Henry M. Harris, 90, of Jasper, TN, passed away Tuesday, May 22, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents Henry Clay Harris and Emma Ethel Privett ; brothers Johnny and Carl Harris. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife Velma Harris; sons, David Clay and Robert Allen; step-daughters, Peggy Rittenberry and Karen Sharp; 11 Grandchildren and several Great Grandchildren. Visitation will be Friday, May 25, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. CST Funeral Services will be...

Barbara Durham, 79, of South Pittsburg, TN, passed away Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Barbara was born May 23, 1938 to the late Ivera Waller and Inez Mclemore Scherrer; also preceded in death by sister, Beverly Waller. She was a resident of New Hope, TN and a member of the Temple Bible Methodist Church of Chattanooga, TN. She served the Lord for 60 plus years and lived her life for the day she would live forever in heaven. She worked many years as a Nurse in the Nursing Home and Home Health. She...