All Obituaries

The Lord called Paul Horace Powell at the age of 83 Home on Monday, July 15, 2019.   Paul was born and raised in Jasper, Tennessee until 1958 when he made his home in the Chattanooga, TN area.   Paul was of the Baptist faith and he was considered as a very simple and humble man.   He was known as being the salt of the earth with a heart of gold.   Paul was loved by anyone that met him, especially children and animals.   In June, 1955, Paul...

AVA LORETTA BURNETT MCGEE The Lord called Ava Loretta Burnett McGee home at age of 50 years old.   Loretta was born and raised in the Bridgeport, Alabama area before making her final home in Altamont, TN.    Loretta worked for Blue Cross Blue Shield in the clerical field for over 20 years before she retired.   Loretta was a very loving, beautiful and amazing woman.   Her love for her family and grandchildren were phenomenal.  They were her...

 Timothy “Tim” Matthew Shirley passed in the early hours on Saturday, July 13, 2019 at the young age of 30.   Tim was born and raised in Jasper, Tennessee and was a graduate of the class of 2008 at Marion County High School, Jasper, TN. After graduating from high school, Tim enlisted in the United States Navy and served for 8 years until he was Honorably discharged.   Returning home, he went to work at Foundry Pattern Services, Inc. in Chattanooga, TN as...

  As the doves flew by and the angels sang, Dorothy Jean Scott Crowley at the age of 80, gained her wings to go Home.  Jean was born in Sparta, Tennessee then moved to Sequatchie, TN to raise her family.   Years later she made her final home in Rossville, GA.   Jean was of the Baptist faith and attended Calvary Baptist Church in Ringgold, GA.  She had a long career with Erlanger Hospital as an EKG Technician before her retirement.   Jean loved her...

    On the eve of Thursday, July 11, 2019, the Lord said to William “Man” Paul Walden, it’s time to come home.   Man (as he was known) at the age of 62 walked through the gates to Heaven leaving his home in Kimball, TN.    He was of the Baptist faith and a member of the Long Island Baptist Church in Long Island, AL.      Man loved and was a huge fan of the Tennessee Volunteers with his favorite colors being Orange and...

  The young soul of Michael William Campbell was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, July 10, 2019.    Michael was 36 years old and of the Baptist faith.   He grew up in Jasper, TN and years later made his home in Dunlap, TN.  Michael was graduate of the 2000 Class at Marion County High School in Jasper.  Michael was employed with TN Rand as a Purchasing Manager.   His life was his daughter “Addi” whom made...

  William Arthur Pickett, Jr., at the age of 65 was called home on Thursday, July 4, 2019.   Arthur was born and raised in Jasper, Tennessee until he moved to Chattanooga, Tennessee in 1983.   He was a graduate of Marion County High School.  Arthur was employed for the City of Chattanooga as a computer operator.    Arthur was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, great-grandfather, son-in-law, brother-in-law and uncle along with being a...

WILLIAM (BILL) F. HELM   William F. “Bill” Helm of South PIttsburg, Tennessee,  passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 2nd, 2019, at the age of 90 years young.  He was born in Brunswick, TN on April 9, 1929, to Albert and Ada Helm.  He was baptized at the age of 17, at the Berclair Church of Christ in Memphis, TN.    Bill served in the Air Force during the Korean War, and after his discharge attended Freed Hardeman College, Harding College and...

  The Lord called Jerry M. Long, Sr. home on Wednesday, June 26, 2019 after a lengthy illness.  Jerry was born in Jasper, TN and made his final home in Kimball, TN.   Jerry was of the Baptist faith and was a member of Mt. View Baptist Church in Jasper, TN.   Before his retirement, Jerry worked at Shaw Industries as a Fork Lift Operator.   Jerry was known for his love of the South Pittsburg Pirates and it was said he tried for many years to convert...

Geraldine E. Whealen, 82, of South Pittsburg, Tn., passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2019 with her family by her side.  She is survived by her daughter, Patty (Gary) Roche and son, Gerald Whealen. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

  On June 24, 2019, John D. Toon was called home to be with his Lord.   John was born on November 19, 1951 in Huntsville, AL to his proud parents, James and Vasso Toon, whom are preceded in his death.   John grew up Morristown, TN.  John attended Anderson College and East Tennessee State University.   He was honored as “Outstanding Athlete at Morristown East.  He was Co-Captain of the 1969 AAA State Championship Football Team.  John...

MAE EDITH HATFIELD As the angels sang, the Lord called Mae Edith Hatfield home on Friday, June 21, 2019.   Edith lived her entire life in the Jasper, Tennessee area where she raised her family.    She had worked for numerous businesses in this area as a housekeeper and cook.   Edith was known for her hard work and dedication to each of her employers.    Edith was of the Baptist faith and loved her Lord and Savior.   Her treasures...

Mrs. Jaqueline Kathleen Spears Pickett, 68 years old, of Jasper, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2019 at her residence with her beloved Oscar at her bedside. She was affectionately known as “Jack” to some and “Jackie” to many more (nicknames which caused her mother to say, “I named her Jacqueline!”). She was born prematurely to the late George Glancey Spears, Sr. and Lora Beene Spears on March 4, 1951 in Jasper, TN. She was preceded in...

The Lord called Teresa Coulson home on Saturday, June 15, 2019 at the young age of 55.   Teresa was born in Florida however she made her final home in Cleveland, TN.   She was of the Church of God faith. Teresa loved her family, children and most of all her grandchildren.   She had a young soul with a gypsy heart, she loved everyone that she ever met and if you were her true friend, she always had your back.  Teresa had a love of nature, being carefree and...

MILDRED M. LONG THOMAS Mildred M. “Long” Thomas received her wings to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 9, 2019.  Mildred was born to her proud parents, William and Sallie Layne Fletcher on July 22, 1925.    She was raised in Whiteside, TN then made her final home in Jasper, TN.  Mildred was a woman of love, compassion, a giving heart and adored her family and friends.   She loved cooking however her greatest love was her...

JAMES PERL PICKETT Celebrating a full life of love, the Lord called James Perl Pickett home on June 6, 2019.  James Perl was born on August 11, 1952 in Whitwell, Tennessee.   He was raised in Victoria by his grandmother, Willie Mae Pickett.   James Perl attended Whitwell High School and grew up attending church at Belmont Primitive Baptist Church in Victoria, TN. After graduating high school, James Perl was employed by Tennessee Valley Authority for over 40 years...

PAUL EUGENE “GENE” WEST, SR. Paul Eugene “Gene” West, Sr., 89, of Jasper, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 27, 2019. Gene graduated from Marion County High School in 1949.  He was a United States Air Force Veteran of the Korean War and also served in the Tennessee National Guard in South Pittsburg.  He was also a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion Hall.  Gene lived an active political career in...

GREGORY “MOOCH” ALLEN FLOYD     The Lord needed an angel at the end of the night on Monday, May 20, 2019 so he called Gregory “Mooch” Allen Floyd home at the young age of 56 years old.   Mooch (as everyone knew him) was born in Palmer, Tennessee, then with his family moved to Kentucky where he was raised.  In 1979, he made his way to making his home in Sequatchie, Tennessee.   In 1982, he married the love of his life, Tammy Alder...

On the afternoon of Thursday, May 9th, 2019, Ruby Joyce “AA” Pickett, at the age of 67 years young, gained her wings to heaven after a lengthy illness.    Joyce had lived in the Whitwell community for the past 40 years.   She had been employed with Salem Carpet Mill as a sewing surge. Joyce had the love of life for her family, friends, her two sons and her grandchildren.   She loved to swim, riding horses, exploring on 4 wheelers and...

      ANTHONY JACQUES MARTIN On Wednesday, May 8th, 2019, the Lord called Anthony “Ant” Jacques Martin home to be with his Lord and Savior after fighting a battle with cancer.  Anthony was a lifetime resident of Jasper, Tennessee, a graduate from the Class of 1996 at Marion County High School and one of the largest Warrior Fans from this valley.  He was also on the “92, 94 & 95” Marion County High School Football State Championship...

John “Johnny” Barry Anderson The Lord said Johnny your battle is over and its time to come home.   John “Johnny” Barry Anderson cross the pearly gates on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at the age of 58.  Johnny was of the Orme community in South Pittsburg, Tennessee. Johnny had been a laborer during his career before he retired.   He loved wrestling, had a heart of being playful along with being a joking person.   He enjoyed hunting and...

MICHAEL WAYNE GRAYSON The Lord called Michael Wayne Grayson home on Saturday, May 4, 2019 at the age of 61 years old.    Michael was a lifetime resident of the Whitwell, Tennessee community.     He was of the Church of Christ faith and attended Dunlap Church of Christ. Wayne graduated from Whitwell High School then began his career working for numerous employers until he became self-employed as a construction contractor.   He loved and his life...

MAXELL “MAX” HOWE At the end of the evening on Thursday, May 2, 2019, the Lord said Max your battle is over and its time to come Home.   Max at the young age of 86 crossed over to heavens gates leaving a blessed family, host of friends, and awesome life behind.    Max was born on March 7, 1933 in Camden, Tennessee where he grew up.   With his career with TVA, he traveled to many locations before making his home in Sequatchie,...

    Ida Roberta Shockley (Ms. Bert) 83 of South Pittsburg, TN went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at Parkridge Medical Center. Ida was born on September 25, 1935, to the parents of the late Robert Shockley of Sparta, TN and the late Edna Mauberry of Cleveland, OH. She is preceded in death by her parents along with daughters, Ella (Tiny) Shedd Vance and Windi Johnson Hale of South Pittsburg, TN; brother, James Shockley Sparta, TN; sister, Diann Gossett...

On the beautiful afternoon on Easter Sunday, April 21, 2019, the Lord called  Lyndia A. Ware Curtis home.    Lyndia was at the young age of 74 years old and was born on June 28, 1944 to her parents, Charles and Ophelia Ware in South Pittsburg, Tennessee.     She had traveled throughout her life living in different areas until she settled back home seven years ago in Jasper, Tennessee. Lyndia was a devoted Christian woman of the Baptist...

          Donald Gene Walker, 84, of Jasper, TN, met his Lord and Savior on Sunday, April 14, 2019.  Don was born on February 18, 1935, in Texas to Joseph Walker and Zona LeMoine Walker, the youngest of five boys.  Raised in Natchitoches, LA., Don was on his high school baseball, basketball and track teams, and graduated from Northwestern State University with a business degree.   Don joined ROTC in college, received his officer’s commission...

  The Lord called Samuel Robert “Bobby” Ferguson, Jr., at the age of 59, home on Sunday, April 14th, 2019.    Bobby had lived in Jasper, Tennessee until he moved to Fackler, Alabama in 2002 when he married his bride, Denise Johnson Ferguson.   He had been employed with Mohawk Industries where he worked as a winder technician.  Bobby loved his family, sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ, and most of all “Alabama” sports.  ...

BETTY RUTH CAMPBELL The angels sang as Betty Ruth Campbell was delivered home on Thursday, April 11, 2019.   Betty was at the beautiful age of 85 years young.    She was born in Ider, Alabama and then moved to South Pittsburg, Tennessee.   She had a career working at various hosiery mills in the surrounding area. Betty was classified as “OCD” in everything she did.   Her family stated her home was spotless, her yard was fabulous and...

      The call of the morning on Wednesday, April 10th, 2019, Marvin Elmer Krause.   He was 63 years old and lived all his life in Jasper, Tennessee. Marvin was a graduate from Marion County High School along with a long career as a laborer at Seymour Manufacturing Company in Sequatchie, TN.  He also served in the United States Air Force. Marvin loved and worshipped his “four” daughters and grandchildren.  His pastimes were Nascar Racing,...

        The angels delivered Minnie Ida King, at the age of 81, home to her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, April 9th, 2019.  Minnie was a lifetime resident of South Pittsburg, Tennessee where she grew up along with raising her family. Minnie taught her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and nieces under her Baptist faith by knowing her loving God.     She loved the nature of the outdoors, flowers, playing with her grandchildren, her...