All Obituaries

NO SERVICES WILL BE HELD AT THIS TIME DUE TO THE COVID 19 PANADEMIC QUARANTINE.   THE FAMILY WILL HAVE A "MEMORIAL SERVICE" AT A LATER DATE AT THE JASPER CHURCH OF CHRIST.   WE WILL POST WHEN THE SERVICE IS SCHEDULED.  Thank You!   EARL GRAHAM, JR.   At the dawn of the morning on Thursday, April 9, 2020, the Lord called the earthly body of Earl Graham to his final home in heaven.    Earl was born and raised in Jasper, TN and was married...

ROBERT LEE BORDER   Robert Lee Border, age 53, made his way to his heavenly home on Tuesday, April 7, 2020 when the Lord called his name.   Robert was from Upper Marlboro, MD.  He was employed with MGM as a poker dealer.    He loved fishing with his dad along with golfing with his brothers.   He treasured his family and enjoyed each moment he spent with them.   Robert is preceded in death by his son, Josh Overt.   He leaves behind...

  ROY LEE BRACKETT - Dec 7, 1942 to April 4, 2020   Roy Lee Brackett, age 77, went to be with his Lord in the early morning hours on April 4, 2020.  Roy grew up in Tiftonia (Lookout Valley), TN. He moved to Jasper, TN in 1970 with his wife and has been a resident of the Marion County Community since.  He was of the Baptist faith and a devoted member of Tiftonia Baptist Church in Lookout Valley, TN.  Roy was a contractor by trade, owning his own construction...

RICHARD KENNETH KING     Richard Kenneth King, age 84, went home to be with the Lord on April 3, 2020 after suffering a heart attack.  He lived in Sweetens Cove his entire life.  He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.   Kenneth worked for Lodge Manufacturing for over 50 years before he retired in 1997. He loved coon hunting along with watching the deer and squirrels on his property.   Kenneth loved spending time with...

  Jimmy L. Wigfall, 69, of South Pittsburg, TN passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2020.   The family will have a private graveside service.   Due to the restrictions on gatherings of funeral services at this time, the family will plan a celebration of life at a later date.   In lieu of flowers please make donations to the SPHS Football Quarterback Club.   Arrangements are by Tate Funeral Home of Jasper TN, 950 Mel Dixson Lane, (423)-942-9500.    ...

      ELIZABETH DAWSON CARTER     Elizabeth Dawson Carter, 76 years old of Jasper, TN, gained her heavenly wings on Thursday, March 26, 2020.   Elizabeth was born on April 9, 1943 to the late Clyde and Berta Haggard Dawson.    She was a member of the South Pittsburg Church of God.    She is preceded in death by her parents along with her brother, Ronald Dawson and sister, Sue Vanallman.   Those left to cherish her...

HORACE WILLIAM HIBBS   Horace William Hibbs of Kimball, TN, age 77, passed away on March 22, 2020. He was the son of the late Oscar Raymond Hibbs and Sarah Gertrude Payne Hibbs.   In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by brothers Samuel and Alvin Hibbs, and sisters, Linda and Robina Hibbs.   Horace grew up on South Pittsburg Mountain, TN and attended Orme School, followed by South Pittsburg High School. He began working as a young adolescent in his...

Special words from the family:   With the current coronavirus problem, we would not want to put anyone's health in danger by coming to mother's visitation. Believe us, we understand if you are afraid for your safety or anyone else's that may be threatened by being in a large group at this time, so if you would like to simply leave a remembrance on the site, that will be greatly appreciated also. The family will be there at the date and time shown, but we will completely...

STEVE MERRELL   Steven Austin Merrell, 65, of Jasper, TN went home to be with the Lord on March 14, 2020. Steve was born on December 15, 1954 in Chattanooga, TN. He was a graduate of East Ridge High School, Class of 1972, and a graduate of University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. He also attended Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary of Fort Worth Texas.    Steve retired from Colonial Chemical in December 2019. He was an avid reader and kept up with news and with...

On the morning of Saturday March 14th, Betty C Hammon moved on to her final home in heaven with Jesus. Betty was from Haletown, Tennesse. She retired from South Central Bell after 34 years of service and was a member of Stevens Gap Church of Christ in Crossville, Tennessee.    Betty is preceded in death by her husband Roy Joseph Cowan; parents, Willard C. Lester and Gypsy Adams; daughter Judith Elaine Cowan; and brother, Brewer Lester Adams.   Those to cherish her memories...

GLADYS F. EDDINGTON MCNABB   Gladys F. Eddington McNabb took the hand of her Lord early Saturday morning on March 14, 2020 at the age of 81 years old.   Gladys lived in Chattanooga, TN.   She was preceded in death by her son, James (Sam) McNabb; daughter, Leta McNabb Pittman; granddaughter, Brandie Forshee; mother, Sally Eddington; father, John Eddington; two brothers, Johnny and Bill Eddington, and her sister, Sheila Eddington.  Gladys has many to celebrate...

    JAMES ALLEN ROLLINS   At the young age of 30 years old, James Allen Rollins was called to his heavenly home on March 8, 2020.    James was a native of South Pittsburg, TN and a graduate of the class of 2009 at South Pittsburg High School.  He was employed with Rowhorne Electrical as a lineman.   James was a loving son, brother, father and a loyal friend.   He was a member of the Kimball Tabernacle Church of God in Kimball,...

    BARBARA “SISSY” JEAN ROGERS   As the angels took her hand, the Lord called Barbara “Sissy” Jean Rogers to her heavenly home on Sunday, March 8, 2020.    Barbara was 47 years old and a lifetime resident from Guild, TN.   She is the fiancé of Leonard Moore and they were to be married on Saturday, March 14th, 2020.    She had been employed previously with Big Horn as a saddle shop...

SHIRLEY ANN THOMAS   Shirley Ann Thomas, age 63 years old, was called to her heavenly home on Wednesday, March 4, 2020.  Shirley lived in South Pittsburg with her husband, Daniel Joseph Thomas.     She loved going to Foster Falls State Park to enjoy the beauty and walking through the Falls.   Shirley loved her family along with  her cat name, Fancy.   Shirley is preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Alice Vinson; daughter Alice...

PEGGY JONES JORDAN   Peggy Jones Jordan, 51, of Whitwell, TN lost her battle to Heart Disease on Monday, March 2, 2020 at Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville, TN.   She was surrounded by her family.   Peggy is the daughter of T.A. Miller  and the late Anna Miller.  She was preceded in death by her mother, grandparents and uncle.   Peggy’s loved ones left to cherish her memories are her husband, Randy Jordan; children, Tiffany (Blake) Downey, Tabby...

After a lengthy illness, the Lord called Henry Haskell Hobbs, Jr., at the age of 85 years, to his heavenly home.   Henry was born in Altamont, TN to the late Henry H. Hobbs, Sr. and Emma Roberts Hobbs.    After marrying his beloved wife, Carrie Dockery Hobbs, they lived a short time in the Chattanooga, TN community.   Later they made their final home in Sequatchie, TN.   Henry was a wonderful and loyal man of God, husband, father, son, grandfather,...

LOUISE ALICE CLARK HOWARD   The Lord called Louise Alice Clark Howard to her heavenly home on Sunday, March 1, 2020 at the age of 92 years old.    Louise was born in Hog Jaw Valley, AL and later made her home in New Hope, TN.  She loved to sew and quilt which led her to work for various sewing factories in the valley.    Louise collected clocks, salt cellars and oil lamps.  She loved her family with all her heart, she enjoyed traveling and...

MARY JOBE CASE   Mary Jobe Case, at the age of 88 years old, was called to her heavenly home on Thursday, February 27, 2020.   Mary had been a resident of Jasper, TN.   She was of the Pentecostal faith and a close relative and friend of Ronald Case of Grace Baptist Church in South Pittsburg, TN.       Mary loved her children more than anything and treasured calling her children to chat about life.  She especially loved when her children visited her to show their love for...

CHARLES HARBERT CAMPBELL     With his family at his side, the Lord called Charles Harbert Campbell, at age of 85 years old, home on Tuesday, February 25, 2020.  Charles was born on September 8, 1934 to the late William Roosevelt Campbell and Ruby Webb Campbell.  He spent his life living in the Jasper, Tennessee community.  Charles was drafted into the United States Army and served his time until 1959.   At the time of his honorary discharge, he held the...

MARGIE LOUISE (GRAY) STONE   Margie Louise (Gray) Stone, 90 years young, went home to be with Jesus on Sunday, February 16, 2020.  She was born on May 7, 1929 in Kimball, TN to Joe Daniel and Leatha Jane Colvin Gray (deceased).   Margie was a resident of South Pittsburg, TN.   Margie married her sweetheart, John W. Stone (deceased 4/4/59) on February 2, 1945.  Soon after, they moved to the coal mine towns of Virginia and lived there until the untimely death...

JAMES “WALDO” ARTHUR WALTERS   At the wake of the morning, the Lord took the hand of James “Waldo” Arthur Walters, at the age of 72 years old, home on Saturday, February 15, 2020.   Waldo, as he was known by all, was from South Pittsburg, TN.  He was of the Church of God faith and attended South Pittsburg Church of God.  Waldo was self-employed with many traits along with being an amazing carpenter and as a man with a degree in “jack...

Linda Louise Burnette   Linda Louise Burnette, 75, passed away Friday, February 14, 2020.  Linda was a lifelong resident of Marion County.  She was of Methodist faith.  She was devoted to her husband and family.  She was the first in her family to acquire her college degree and teaching certificate in special education, which she took a lot of pride in, after starting her family and raising her 2 sons. Linda is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Sherman...

James Kenneth Nunley   James Kenneth Nunley, 59, passed away Friday February 14, 2020.  James was a lifelong resident of Jasper, Tn.  He loved fishing, loved his family and loved spending time with them having cookouts  James is preceded in death by his parents Kenneth and Billie Jewell Dagnan Nunley; sister, Barbara Matthews. Those left to cherish his memory is his brothers, Ronnie Darrell Nunley, Shane Edward Nunley and Charles Kenneth Nunley; sister, Teresa...

    SANDRA DEE RICHARDSON   The Lord took the precious hand of Sandra Dee Richardson to guide her Home on Wednesday, February 12, 2020.   Sandra was 58 years old and grew up in the town she loved of Whitwell, TN.  Later in life she moved to South Pittsburg, Tennessee.  Sandra was a loving wife, mom, grandmother and a great friend.   She was a known as the “Neighborhood Mom and Grandmother”.   Sandra attended many churches...

BRIDGET NICHOLS   Bridget Nichols, at the age of 59 years old, was called to her heavenly home on February 11, 2020.   Bridget was a long life resident of Whitwell, TN.   Her career was being a loving mother, sister and grandmother.   She is preceded in death by her husband, Allen Nichols; parents, Joe and Jana-Su Morrison; daughters, Rebecca McNabb and Brandy Scott; and brother, Michael Francis.  Bridget leaves those to cherish her memories are...

PEGGY ANN JONES     Peggy Jones, 75 years old of Jasper, TN, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, February 12, 2020. Peggy was a lifelong resident of Jasper and was born in the Pocket of Whitwell.   She loved the Braves, watching football, spring flowers, especially Iris's. She is preceded in death by the love of her life, Billie Joe Jones (BJ);  her parents, Clarence B. Fults, Sr., and Flora Scissom Fults Wilder; brother, Clarence B. Fults, Jr.;...

Norman Franklin Sexton, 79, passed away at his home Tuesday, February 11, 2020.  Norman was a lifelong resident of Chattanooga, Tn. ,along with being of the Church of God faith.  He retired from Combustion Engineering in Chattanooga, Tn.  Norman loved the outdoors and loved his family.   He is preceded in death by his parents Charlie James and Estelle Zora McNabb Sexton; brother, Charles Nathan Sexton.   Loved ones left behind to cherish his memory are his wife...

  Arnold Richard Janeway   The Lord took Arnold Richard Janeway home at the age of 84 years old.  Arnold was of the Baptist faith.  He lived 30 years in the Atlanta area and has spent the rest of his adult life in Chattanooga. He was a salesman for Kraft Food Co. Mr. Janeway will be remembered  for the love for his family, his love of gospel music, woodworking  and of being a faithful man in Christ. Arnold is preceded in death by his parents, Alton...

JERRY “BUDDY” D. HICKS   After a lengthy illness, the Lord took Jerry “Buddy” D. Hicks home at the age of 83 years old.   Buddy, as he best known as, was from Guild, TN.   He was of the Baptist faith.    Buddy was a truck driver for Hood Enterprise until his retirement.  He was an amazing son, brother, husband, grandfather, and friend.  Buddy will be remembered for the love he had for his family and...

JAMES “BO” RAY SHARP   James “Bo” Ray Sharp at the age of 58 years old, was called to be with his heavenly home.  Bo (as all knew him by) was a resident of Jasper, TN.  He was of the Baptist faith and loved his savior.  Bo loved fishing, gardening and yard work.  He was retired from Tennessee Valley Authority. Bo is preceded in death by his father, Billy Joe Sharp and grandparents, Raymond and Catherine Sisk, Bill and Ethel Sharp. Those...