All Obituaries

Patricia Diane Raines Davis, 65 of Jasper, TN ascended to her heavenly home, after a long illness, on Saturday, November 10, 2018 at her home, surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lonnie Lee Raines Sr and Bessie Lorraine Raines, brothers: Lonnie Raines Jr., Herschell Raines, Gary Raines, Terrell Raines Sr., sisters: Annie Lou Harris, Linda Raines Yarbrough, and Donna Raines. She is survived by her loving husband of 44 years, Charles Davis of Jasper, TN,...

  Jay Allen “Bird” Graham, a devoted and loving husband, father, and brother was called Home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 10th, 2018.   Jay had numerous employments during his lifetime.  He was employed with TN Metallurgical Alloy for 30 years; 6 years as a deputy for the Marion County Sheriff’s Department and 12 years with Grandview Hospital before he retired.  Jay’s true love was being an “adventurer” along with...

Joyce "Joy" Bible Parker Joyce Bible Parker, 69, of Jasper, Tn. went home to be with the Lord after a lengthy illness on Wednesday, November 7, 2018. Joy graduated from Chattanooga High School in 1966 and received her bachelor's degree in Education from MTSU.  She influenced many lives as an educator in Marion County for over 30 years and as a Sunday School teacher at Jasper First Baptist Church for over 40 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, William...

On the crisp fall morning of Sunday, November 4, 2018, the Lord called Donald Luther Belk home.   Mr. Belk was born on October 12, 1938 in Jasper, TN where he continued to be a resident. He is the son of late James Claude Belk and Thelma Marie Blevins.    He was also preceded in death by his lovely wife, Norman Jean Ladd; brother, James W. Belk and sister, Nancy C. Belk.    Surviving is his sister, Polly Taylor and nephew, Tony Taylor, both of Jasper, TN...

Mr. Henry “Clyde” Massengale passed away on November 2, 2018 at Canton, Georgia. Mr. Massengale, born on April 8, 1924 in Chattanooga, Tennessee, was a resident of Marion County (South Pittsburg, Kimball, and Jasper) Tennessee.  He was the son of the late Elbert and Emma Massengale of Chattanooga (Jones Station) Tennessee.  In addition to his parents, his beloved wife Loraine Dilbeck Massengale, his siblings Ray, Elsie, Elbert, Brooks, Fred, Howard, Ruth Nole,...

Joe Donald Pryor, Sr.   Joe Donald Pryor, Sr., 78, of Jasper, TN, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 30, 2018.  He was a member of the Old Country Church in Kimball.  He graduated from McReynolds High School in South Pittsburg, Tn. in 1960 and retired from Mead Westvaco Paper in Stevenson, AL.   A Sergeant in the United Stated Army, he served in Vietnam in 1965-1966.  He received the CIB, Good Conduct Medal and other numerous medals and...

Catherine Walden Gallaway                           Catherine Walden Gallaway, 67, of Flintstone, GA. passed away Sunday, October 21, 2018.  She attended Marion County High School.   She was preceded in death by her father Walter Walden and mother Margaret Helen Beeler; son Hershel Daniel Griffith, Jr.     Those left to cherish her memory is...

Frances Novella Green Black                           Frances N Green Black, 91, of Chattanooga, Tn. passed away  Friday, October 19, 2018.   She was preceded in death by her father Albert Francis Green and mother Oma Hicks Green; husband John Black; son Edwin Taylor; sisters Esther Poi and Bonnie Lee.   Those left to cherish her memory is her son...

Markus Lamar Starkey                           Markus Lamar Starkey, 30, formerly of South Pittsburg, Tn. passed away Thursday, October 18, 2018 at his residence in Arlington, Texas.  He graduated from South Pittsburg High School and attended Tennessee Temple College.   Survivors include his parents Perry and Deborah Starkey; sons Markus Lamar...

Billie Kay McNabb Yokley                           Billie Kay McNabb Yokley, 56, of Whitwell, Tn. passed away Wednesday, Ocotber 3, 2018.   She was preceded in death by her father Ernest Ray McNabb and mother Joann Dunn McNabb.   Those left to cherish her memory is husband Alan Yokley; daughter Maria Alexandria Yokley.   Visitation will be...

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....