All Obituaries

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...

CATHERINE ANN QUINTILIANI     The Lord called Catherine Ann Quintiliani home on February 7, 2020 at the age of 56 years old.   Catherine lived in Sequatchie, Tennessee.   She was the former co-owner and D.J. for WEPG in South Pittsburg, TN.   Catherine is preceded in death by her father, Thomas Quintiliani.   Those left to cherish her memories are her soulmate, Danny Gourley; mother, Lianne Joan Michallyszyn; daughters, Kristen Quintiliani...

MARY ELIZABETH “NANCY” STOKES     The Lord took the precious hand of Mary Elizabeth “Nancy” Stokes to guide her Home on Monday, February 3rd, 2020.   Nancy was 86 years old and lived in Jasper, Tennessee.    She was of the Methodist faith and was a member of the Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church in Jasper, TN.   Nancy loved and adored her Savior Jesus Christ along with her children and grandchildren.   ...

EVELYN MAXINE “MACKY” GREER     The Lord called Evelyn Maxine “Macky” Greer home on her 66th birthday on Sunday, February 2, 2020.   Maxine was born on February 2, 1954 to the late, Harry C. Hale and Evelyn Hardic Hale.    Maxine was born and raised in Guild, TN.  She moved to the South Pittsburg community in 1976 when she married her husband of 43 years, Samuel Thomas Greer, Sr.  Maxine was retired from Provident...

ERICA LYNN WEBB RIOS   Erica Lynn Webb Rios left her earthly home on January 28, 2020 to enter the gates of heaven.  Erica was 30 years old and lived in Hixson, Tennessee.   She grew up in Jasper, TN and also a graduate from the Class of 2007 at Marion County High School.   In high school she was a volunteer fire fighter for Jasper Fire Department.      She was employed at her and her husband’s family restaurant Rafael’s in...

Fannie Sue Gibson, 70 years of age, went home on Sunday, January 26, 2020.   Fannie was a resident of Bridgeport, AL along with being of the Baptist faith. She had a career before retiring with Sewanee Forest Industries as a laborer.  Fannie loved being a mother, adored her grandchildren, enjoying singing and being outside with God’s nature.   She is preceded in death by her husband, James Gibson; parents, William and Evelyn Smith Rackler; sons, Spurgeon Gibson...

Bobby Garland Webb was born on January 30, 1964 in Chicago, IL and he was a reside in Jasper, Tennessee with his children.   Bobby worked as a coal miner and later in life as a plumber. He passed away unexpectedly in a tragic accident on January 15, 2020. Bobby was proceeded in death by his parents, Christine Middleton Westbrook and step-father, Frank Millard Westbrook; his biological father, Bob Webb and his brother, Danny Eugene Webb. He leaves behind to honor his memory are his...

LINDA LOU CASE PRICE   As the Lord took her hand, He said it’s time to come home Linda Lou Case Price.   At the age of 80 years old, Linda gained her wings.  She was from Bridgeport, AL.   Linda was of the Church of God faith and a member of Grace Baptist Church in South Pittsburg, TN.   Linda loved and worshiped her family.  Her fondness was her faith to God, roses, the color pink and collecting angel figures.   She is preceded in...

LTC. GLENN EDWARD WILT   LTC. Glenn Edward Wilt, 87, of South Pittsburg, TN passed away on Sunday, January 12th, 2020. Born in Montra, Ohio on October 17th, 1932 to the late Clyde and LaDonna Wilt.    Glenn began his remarkable career in the U.S Army in 1951 following college. He was a decorated veteran of both Vietnam and Korean wars.  In 1971, he retired from the ARMY where he served in the EOD Corp.   After the ARMY, Glenn joined the Bureau of ATF as...

APRIL KELLEY WIX   April Kelley Wix at the age of 41 years old, gained her wings on Monday, January 6, 2020.  April lived in South Pittsburg, TN.   She was of the Christian faith and devoted to the Nazarene beliefs.    April loved, cherished and adored her precious son, Isaac Matthew Wix.   She was known for her loving and kind heart, sweetness, and giving to those in need.   She had a passion for loving all animals. April is...

BARBARA KAY SIMMONS   The Lord called Barbara Kay Simmons, at the age of 65 years old, home on January 5, 2020.      Barbara was born in Bell Fountain, Ohio and lived in various locations until 1971 when she moved with her family to Guild, TN.     She was employed with Parkridge West Hospital in Jasper, TN.   Barbara graduated in 1985 as a certified LPN.  She began her career at South Pittsburg Hospital.  After the hospital...

Shirley Katherine Rector Smith   Shirley Smith. of South Pittsburg, Tn., passed away at her home on Friday, January 3, 2020. Shirley loved writing, loved flowers and her dolls.  She loved her children and grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, Marvin Rector, Sr. and Vinnie Braden Rector; brothers, Marvin Rector, Jr. and Herman Adams; sisters, Mary Smith, Inez Rector, Louise Rector, Marie Rector Carter; great granddaughter, Ava Smith. The loved ones left...

LUCILLE ROLLINS LAMB     Lucille Rollins Lamb, of Whitwell, Tennessee, passed away at 98 years of age after a lengthy illness at home on Thursday, December 26, 2019.   Lucille was born on April 16, 1921 in Kyles, Alabama.  She was the daughter of the late Luther and Martha England Bass.   She graduated from Central High School and McKenzie Business School.  She worked and retired from the Marion County Welfare Department in Jasper, TN.  She was of...

JOAN C. WEBB   At the eve of Christmas night on Tuesday, December 24, 2019, with her family at her side, the Lord called Joan C. Webb home at the age of 77 years old.    Joan lived in Jasper, Tennessee with her husband, Charles Webb of 57 years.     Joan was a devoted member of the Whitwell Church of Christ in Whitwell, TN.  She was a beloved wife, daughter, mother, sister and grandmother.  Her family was her most loved...

Nancy Lee Melton, 78, of Guild, Tn. passed away early Monday morning December 23, 2019  with her family by her side. She enjoyed life and the love she had for her children and grandchildren was immense. Nancy was preceded in death by her parents,  Jessie T. Jones and Willie Lou Peardon. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Herbert Melton; sons, Kenneth S. Melton(Cindy), Phillip Glen Melton((Becky); brothers, Larry Jones(Barbara), Randy Jones(Phyllis);...

LILLIAN ELIZABETH MARTIN   With her family at her side, the Lord touched the hand of Lillian Elizabeth Martin, at the age of 91 years young, to say it’s time to come home.  Ms. Lillian lived in Sequatchie, TN where her husband, Jack “Rastus” Martin and her raised their family.   Being of the Baptist faith, she loved her Lord and Savior.  Ms. Lillian had been employed with Rivoli Mills in Jasper, TN as a production seamstress until she...

LULA (LOU) B. CHAMBERS MINES   Lula (Lou) B. Chambers Mines at the age of 80 years young, gained her heavenly wings on December 15, 2019 at her home in Jasper, TN.   With the angels singing and as she was surrounded by her children, grandchildren and other loved ones, Lou said her final goodbye after a lengthy battle with cancer.     She worked at Tri County Hospital for 28 years before retiring.  Lou was also a member of the local Jasper Chapter #124...

LINDA FAYE MASSENGALE TURNER With her family at her side, the Lord called Linda Faye Massengale Turner at the age of 72 years old, home on Sunday, December 15, 2019.    Linda was born and raised in Chattanooga, TN.   Linda had worked for AT&T in Chattanooga for a brief period then making her final career working in their family business at the Catfish House in Chattanooga, TN. Linda was a very loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, grandmother and a true friend...

Hester Imogene Hamilton   Hester Imogene Hamilton, 81, from Sequatchie, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, December 13, 2019. Imogene loved reading, working puzzle books and watching Hallmark movies.  She loved all her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.  She loved being outside and just sitting on the porch. She is preceded in death by her husband, Kay Hamilton; parents, Grady and Susie Louise Lance; sons, Johnny Young, Robert, Wayne,...

WANDA TUDORS POE     The Lord called Wanda Tudors Poe home, at the age of 70 years old, on Tuesday, December 10, 2019.     Wanda lived in Guild, TN with her sister, Judy Dean.  She had a career of working in various jobs throughout her lifetime in the Marion County area.   Wanda was of the Church of God faith.   The family will not be receiving friends or family for visitation or a funeral service.  Wanda will be laid to rest in a...