All Obituaries

Ruth  Asherbranner, 94, passed away Tuesday September 19, 2017.  She was born in Oneida, Tennessee.  She had 4 children, 9 grand children, 14 great-grand children and 3 great great grand children. Visitation will be Friday September 22, 2017 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm.  The funeral service will be Saturday September 23, 2017 at 10:00am in the funeral home Chapel with Brother Ronnie Case officiating.  Arrangements by Tate Funeral Home, LLC, Jasper, Tn.

     Michael Pratt Finlayson, 49, of Whitwell, TN, passed away Sunday, September 17.   Michael was a member of Messiah’s Bondservant Ministry, and was a chef and a long time employee of Whitwell Pizza.  Michael worked for many years at his mother’s restaurant, Annie’s, in Luverne, AL.      Michael is preceded in death by his mother, Laura Ann Finlayson; grandparents, Cecil and Casa Mae...

Lillian Louise Griffith, 82, passed away, Friday, September 15, 2017.  A private graveside service will be held September 19, 2017 at Griffith Cemetery.  Arrangements by Tate Funeral Home, LLC, Jasper, Tn.

James W. (Buddy) Belk James W. Belk passed away September 11, 2017 at Hospice care center in Chattanooga, TN. He was a Veteran of The United U.S. Army serving in Baumholder , Germany. He retired from Norfolk Southern Railway after 29 ½  years of service. A member of Baptist Hill Church of Jasper,...

Mary Cagle , 65  , of South Pittsburg ,TN passed away Monday, September 11, 2017. Mary worked at Swafford & Swafford Attorney at Law for 22 years. Her Grandchildren were the love of her life. She was preceded in death by her parents Woodrow and Hazel Sexton Moats; brothers Woodrow Moats Jr. and Paul Moats. Those left to cherish her memory are her husband of 47  years James A. Cagle; sons Jimmy (Jamie) Cagle, Aaron (Sharon) Cagle; sisters Opal...

Nathanael “Nat” Taylor Nat Taylor , 90 , of Jasper, TN , passed away Monday , September 11, 2017. He was born in Butler, TN and raised in Milligan College, TN. Nat graduated from ETSU. He enjoyed a long career with TVA as an electrical engineer. He enjoyed 30 years of retirement and was known for his legendary jokes. ...

Dana Lanette Na-Na Bevel Lanette Bevel , 42, of Bridgeport , AL , passed away Sunday, September 10, 2017. She was preceded in death by her grandparents Landon & Ruth Floyd , Emma Jane Billingsley Boswell  and Leslie Billingsley. Lanette Graduated in the class of 1992 at Marion County High School. She...

Tate Funeral Home will be having a FREE community BBQ in the front lawn under the trees. The BBQ will be held September 9, 2017 beginning at 11:00 a.m. CST. There will be a ceremony presented by The Sequatchie Valley Honor Guard at 1:00 p.m. CST. Come Join us with The Fiery Gizzard Band as we give back to our community for all the love and support they have showed us through the years and voting us The Best in The Sequatchie Valley 2017. Thank you Sequatchie...

Burton Newsom, 81 of Sequatchie, TN, passed away Thursday, September 7, 2017. He was a Veteran Of The United States Navy. He was  of Baptist Faith and a member of Sequatchie Mtn. Baptist Church. He was a member of The Masonic Lodge #297 of Jasper, TN. He was preceded in death by his parents Carl & Nellie Newsom; sister Carrie Shoemake & Carlene...

Perley Jean Protsko, 75, of Signal Mtn. passed away Friday, September 1, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents Clinton and Dorothy Layne; Brothers Billy Hugh Curtis and Franklin Curtis; sister Anna Marie McCullum. Those left to cherish her memory are her husband of  39 years Mike Protsko; sons Billy Dean Carver, Jimmy Darrell Carver, Dale Wayne Carver;  daughter Myra Darlene (David) Grayson; brothers Shirley Ray Curtis,  Dennis Andrew...

Dawn Brewer, 42, of Jasper, TN , passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2017. Those left to cherish her memory are her mother Helen Cantrell Brewer; brother Steven Brewer; sister Tina (Brian) Seagroves; nephew Spencer Seagroves. Visitation will be Sunday, September 3, 2017 from 1:00 p.m. CST until time of service at 3:00 p.m. CST. ...

  Junior Billingsley, 87, of Jasper, TN, passed away Wednesday, August 23, 2017. Junior was a Master Sargent of The United States Army and was awarded The Bronze Star. He was a Veteran of The Korean Conflict War and was part of the Occupation of Germany. He was preceded in death by Ernest and Thelma Layne Billingsley; wife Helen Pickett Billingsley;...

  Henry Harold Peoples Henry Peoples, 78 , of South Pittsburg, TN , passed away Tuesday, August 22, 2017. He was a retired Forman of Lodge Manufacturing. He was preceded in death by his parents Shirley Peoples & Minerva Durham Peoples; brothers Samson , Leon & David Peoples; sisters Betty Ann Adcock, Ruby Bates, Minnie Joe Hadaway , Margaret Louise Martin. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 58 years Estelle...

Ernest Don King, 78, of South Pittsburg , TN, passed away Friday, August 18, 2017.He was preceded in death by his parents John William & Dola Mae King; his wife Lousie “Nig” King; brothers John King Jr., Albert King, Franklin D. King, James “Dick” King.Those left to cherish his memory are his son Jessie King; daughter Denise (James) Mcdowell; Tina (Tony) Payne, Shelly Cantrell; brothers Kenneth (Violet) King, Jimmy (Carolyn) King, Houston...

  Randell “Randy” Sisk Randy L. Sisk, 46, of Jasper, TN , walked onto the streets of gold on Sunday, August 13, 2017. He was a member of The Refuge Church of Jasper. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Joe and Myrtle Sisk, Albert and Estelle Lyle; nephews J.D. Sisk, Landon & Brandon Shirley. Those left to cherish his memory are his parents Johnny and Geraldine Sisk; brothers Johnny (Sherri) Sisk, Jackie Sisk;...

Bennie L. Williams, 84, of New Hope , TN passed away Thursday, August 10, 2017.Bennie was a member of the Macedonia Baptist Church in New Hope . She loved to garden and grow tomatoes.She was preceded in death by her parents Ben Toney and Allie Bice Toney; her husband Clarence Williams; several brothers & sisters.Those left to cherish her memory are her daughters Allie “Susie” (Mickey) Reeves, Odell Weldon; son Johnny Williams; brother Clarence...

Norma “Jean” Belk , 68, of Jasper, TN passed away Friday, August 4, 2017.She was preceded in death by her parents Gladys and Grover Ladd; brother Gary, Allen , Randy Ladd; sisters Velma Sue Keswani, Bonnie Nelson ; niece Christy Caldwell ; nephews Travis Caldwell & Weslie Ladd.Those left to cherish her memory are her husband of 48 years Donald Belk; brothers Bill (Bernie) Ladd, Joe (Arlene) Ladd, Jerry Ladd, Wayne Ladd, Johnny Ladd; sister Elizabeth...

Kenneth Lamar Cartwright, 65 , of Sequatchie, TN passed away Thursday, July 27, 2017.He was preceded in death by his parents Billy and Mary Cartwright;Those left to cherish his memory is his daughter Angelia Marie Cartwright ; brothers Steve Cartwright, David (Darlene) Cartwright, Jerry Don (Diane) Cartwright,Dean (Judy) Cartwright; grandchildren Natalie Rose and Joseph Rose; several nieces and nephews.There will be a Memorial Visitation held for family and...

Vera Ann Brown Hoge, 83,of Jasper, TN, passed away at her home on Wednesday, July 26, 2017.She was preceded in death by her parents Mr. & Mrs. Carl E. Brown; her husband Robert Jackson Hoge III; son Robert J. Hoge IV; 5 siblings; grandson Corey L Thornton.Those left to cherish her memory are her daughters Carla Coleman, Caren (Randy) Thornton; son Richard Todd Hoge; 9 grandchildren & 11 great grandchildren.Visitation will be Saturday, July 29, 2017 from...

Oscar Boyd RhealOscar Boyd Rheal, 74, of Jasper, Tn, passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2017.His parents were the late Roy Rheal and Margie Stewart Rheal. He was preceded in death by his wife Reva Jean Rheal; daughter Pamela Rheal Walters; brothers JD Rheal, Ronnie Rheal and Robert Rheal; sisters Amy Lee Rector and Peggy J Parton.He is survived by son Dennis (Anita) Rheal; son Boyd Rheal & Lloyd Rheal brothers Gary Rheal and Kenneth (Jaye) Rheal; sisters...

Betty Evelyn Henderson, 72, of Sequatchie, TN passed away Monday July 24, 2017.She was preceded in death by her parents John D. Troy & Myrtle Troy-Hatfield; grandson Wyatt Montana Troy.Those left to cherish her memory are her husband of 46 years David Henderson; son Randy Waylon (Rachel) Troy; brothers David (Reva) Troy, Donald Troy; grandchildren Alex (Whitney) Troy, Austin, Dakota, Caleb Troy, Colter Troy & Jordan Green; great grandchildren Lyla, Gunner, Reilynn,...

Pamela Jane Walters, 51 , of Ringgold, GA passed away Sunday, July 23, 2017.She was preceded in death by her father Oscar B. Rheal;Those left to cherish her memory are her mother Ruby Britt Sullivan; sons Lamar (Megan) Walters, Cody Coffelt, Blake Ray Coffelt; daughters Shriee (Ashleigh) Walters, Stephanie (Earl) Burress, Keshia Walters; brothers Boyd Rheal, Lloyd Rheal; sisters Lisa Summers, Ann Sullivan, Bobbie Parson; Grandchildren Malachi Burress & Kayleigh...

Stacey Clark Coffelt , 36 , of Sequatchie, TN passed away Friday, July 14, 2017.She was preceded in death by her daddy Jimmy Shadrick; father Lonnie Clark; daughter Nikka Clark.Those left to cherish her memory are her mother Betty Shadrick; sons Nathan Coffelt, Ryan Coffelt; daughter Katlin Coffelt.Visitation will be Sunday, July 16 ,2017 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. CST.Funeral Services will be conducted from the Funeral Home Chapel Monday, July 17 ,2017 at...

Carrie F. Shoemake, 82 , of Sequatchie , TN passed away Tuesday, July 11, 2017.She was a member of Sequatchie Mtn. Baptist Church.She was preceded in death by her husband Doyal Edward Shoemake; her parents Carl and Nellie Newsom; her infant daughter Linda Kaye Shoemake; son Virgil McKinley; sister Carlene Shadrick;Those left to cherish her memory are her daughters Bea (Roy) Moreland, Donna (Jamie) Odom; brothers Marshall Burton (Sue) Newsom; sisters Norm...

Mary Elizabeth “Granny” Anderson, 85, of Orme , TN also long time resident of the Battle Creek Community went to her heavenly home Monday July 10, 2017.She was a member of the Oak Grove Independent Methodist Church.She was preceded in death by her husband Andy Anderson; her mother and father Harley and Rosa Lee Kilgore Nolan ; brother George Nolan; Daughter –in- laws Vickie & Rayma “Tiger” Anderson.Those left to cherish her...

Byron Fredrick Webb, 86, of Jasper, TN passed away Monday July 10, 2017.He was a Veteran of the United States Army in the Korean War. He was a Retiree of Dupont.He was preceded in death by his parents James Webb and Rose Raulston Webb; brothers Ted Webb, Howard Webb, Billy Webb; sister Helen Perry.Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 66 years Beulah Webb; sons Clifton Webb, David (Sandy) Webb ; daughter Faye (Johnny) Campbell; grandchildren Lee...

Brandie Nichole Forshee , 28 , of Sequatchie, TN passed away Wednesday July 5, 2017. She was preceded in death by several loved ones.Those left to cherish her memory are her husband Jessie Oliver; sons James Durham & Cameron Oliver; mother Andrea (Dennis) Gholston, father Timothy (Gina) Forshee Sr.; grandparents Mary & Robert Forshee, JD & Gladys Mcnabb, PaPaw Ed Gholston; brothers Tim (Hannah) Forshee, Jacob (Britney) Forshee ; sisters Jessica (Chris)...

Ronald Lee McLaughlin, 70, of Whitwell , TN passed away Wednesday July 5, 2017.He was preceded in death by his parents Evelyn & Richard Thorpe; daughter Angela Hawkins.Those left cherish his memory are his wife of 35 years Agnus “Pixie” McLaughlin ; sons Ronald (Kathy) McLaughlin Jr., Chalis McLaughlin; daughters Paige Wilkinson, Dawn McLaughlin, Melody McLaughlin, Lalenya (Brian) Fraley, Kelly Stowe; brothers Johnny McLaughlin, Robert Thorpe &...

Helen Y. Moses, 85 , of Whitwell, TN passed away Wednesday July 5, 2017.She was preceded in death by her son Tony Moses.Those left to cherish her memory are her husband of 53 years Clyde Moses; daughters Angie (Jeff) Blizard, Jamie Moore, Glenda (Jeff) Bolten, Laura Curtis; sons Mike (Cynthia) Moses, David Jones; grandchildren Riley, Sydney & Lainey Blizard, Stephen & Jennifer Moses and several other grandchildren and great grandchildren.Visitation will be...

JasperJackie Ann QuarlesJackie Ann Quarles, 56, of Chattanooga, TN, and formerly of Jasper TN, passed away on June 23, 2017. Jackie was a member of Jasper First Baptist Church.Jackie was a graduate of Marion County High School class of 1978, and a graduate of The University of Tennessee at Knoxville.Jackie was preceded in death by her father, Jack Quarles. She leaves her mother, Patsy Quarles; sisters, Debra (Steve) Bennett and Jerri (Rusty) Boldin;...