All Obituaries

  LEVI KNOX EVERS Levi Knox Evers, 4, of Kimball, Tennessee, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on September 24, 2023. Levi was born to Wesley Kyle Evers and Morgan Perry Evers on October 5, 2018. Levi was full of life, super sassy but so sweet and never met a stranger. He loved his brothers and sisters. Levi loved Halloween and everything scary. He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Tina Muir Gudger; great grandparents, Hop and Mary Lou Muir. Levi leaves his very...

    MARY RAINES Mary Raines, 66, of Jasper, Tennessee was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on September 20, 2023. She was born to the late J.C. Tate and Stella Bryant Tate Roberts on August 1, 1957. Mary cared deeply about the hearts of others, listening with care while providing a gentle but an unreservedly honest perspective. She sacrificed her time, energy and ultimately her body in care of others, always helping family, friends and strangers. Mary is preceded in...

    DENNIS EARL WEBB Dennis Earl Webb, 67, of Lafayette, Georgia was called home on Monday, September 20, 2023. He was born to the late Thomas Shirley Webb and Anna Ruth Campbell Webb on September 8, 1956. He was married to the late Freida Hayes Webb. Dennis worked for TVA as a Contractor Laborer. He loved to travel the country, loved the outdoors, fishing and working on old cars. He is preceded in death by his father, Thomas Shirley Webb; mother, Anna Ruth Campbell Webb and...

    JAMES O. VANDERGRIFF   James O. Vandergriff, 79, of Sequatchie, Tennessee was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, September 16, 2023, surrounded by his family after a long battle with liver cancer.  James was born March 27, 1944, to the late Russell Vandergriff and Opal Reed Smith.  He was married to Barbara Dodson Vandergriff for 56 years.  He worked as a machinist forU. S. Pipe for 33 years.  James was a faithful member of...

        BETTY JEAN HARVEY   Betty Jean Harvey, 70, of Sequatchie, Tennessee was called home on September 15, 2023.  Betty was born to the late Walter Roberts and Katherine Pittman Roberts on August 18, 1953.  She worked for Bristol Jeans as a seamstress.  She loved to sew and cook, gardening, being with her family and her dogs, Susie Q, Snowball and Precious.   Betty is preceded in death by her father, Walter Roberts; mother, Katherine...

      JAMES D. KINDRED   James D. Kindred, 72, of Whitwell, Tennessee was called home suddenly to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, September 11, 2023.  On August 7, 1951, he was born to the late Joseph L. Kindred and Martha Young Kindred.  He was married to Betty Slatton Kindred.  James was a member of Mineral Springs Church of God.  He worked for the Eureka Foundry as a Molder.  James loved everyone and loved helping people.  He...

    SHIRLEY BARNETTE   Mrs. Shirley Minter Barnette, 87, of Chattanooga, Tennessee died unexpectedly, Tuesday, September 5, 2023.   She was a graduate of Marion County High School and attended Middle Tennessee State University.  She and her family are long term members of Christ Church Episcopal in Chattanooga, Tennessee.  She proudly worked for sixteen years at Memorial Hospital in Nursing Administration and was able to share her giving spirit with both...

      MANUEL PETE BROOKS, SR.   Manuel Pete Brooks, Sr., 73, of Jasper, Tennessee was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, September 5, 2023.  Pete was born on December 16, 1949 to Dallas Russell Brooks and Ruby Ferguson Brooks.  He was married to Glenda Holloway Brooks and a member of Jasper First Baptist Church.  Pete worked as a Machinist for Norfolk Southern Railroad for thirty-three years.  He was a member of the Masonic...

    RUBY FAYE PAYNE   Ruby Faye Payne, 60, of Chattanooga, Tennessee was called home on Tuesday, September 5, 2023.  On May 16, 1963, she was born to the late Luther Cagle and Mildred Havner Baggett.  Ruby was married to Leonard Payne.  She loved flowers, going to yard sales, spending time with her grandchildren, family and enjoyed going fishing.   Ruby is preceded in death by her father, Luther Cagle; mother, Mildred Havner Baggett; brothers, Michael...

    GARY SHAWN KOUNS   Gary Shawn Kouns, 52, of South Pittsburg, Tennessee, was called home on Sunday, September 3, 2023.  He was born on June 27, 1971, to Gary Coffelt and Judy Kouns Coffelt.  He was married to Jennifer Long Kouns.   He was self-employed and worked in the field of Construction.  Shawn was a very kind person whom people were drawn too.  He was a free spirit and could always make you laugh.  Shawn was very ambitious and...

    FRANKIE LEDFORD   Frankie Ledford, 42, of Whitwell, Tennessee was called home on Saturday, September 2, 2023.  He was born to Jesse Ledford and Brenda Ledford Ledford on December 16, 1980.  Frankie worked in Sales for Hardees.  He had a kind heart and will be missed.   Frankie is preceded in death by his father, Jesse Ledford; grandparents, Billy & Bert Ledford.   Left to cherish his memories are his son, Isaiah Ledford; brother, Robert...

        MARTHA J. CAMPBELL   Martha Campbell, 76, of Jasper, Tennessee was called home on Thursday, August 24, 2023.  She loved spending time with her family and granddaughter Abigale, whom she cherished dearly.   Martha is preceded in death by her father, William Brewer; mother, Lucille Poe Brewer and brother, Robert Brewer.   Left to cherish her memories are her husband, Louin Campbell; son, Anthony Campbell; grandchild, Abigale Campbell;...

    MICHAEL JOSEPH RHOADS   Michael Joseph Rhoads, 80, of Jasper, Tennessee passed away on Saturday, August 19, 2023, at his home.  He was born to the late Frank Joseph Rhoads and Erma Pomar Rhoads on December 7, 1942.  He was married to Sandra Fay Arden Rhoads for 51 years.  Michael enjoyed working on motors, collecting trains, enjoyed spending time with his family and working on computers.  He graduated from Knoxville Catholic High School in...

  NATALIE MCDONOUGH MOORE            Natalie Moore, 66, of Jasper, Tennessee was called home to be with her Lord and Savior in heaven on August 18, 2023. She was born to the late Herman McDonough and Doris Morrison McDonough on July 23, 1957. Mrs. Natalie Moore was a wonderful teachers’ aide at Marion County High School, she was loved and adored by all students and was called the Best Coaches Wife. She grew up in Whitwell,...

TYLER ANTHONY BOWLIN Tyler Anthony Bowlin, 33, of Stevenson, Alabama was called home on Sunday, August 13, 2023. He was born to the late Richard Anthony Bowlin and Kimberly Dana McBee on October 12, 1989. He worked as a Machine Operator at K.T.N.A. Tyler was very talented, he was one of the best drummers, loved playing guitar and jamming with friends. He played for Recovery Soldier Ministries with the worship band, where he made a positive impact in so many lives playing Christian music....

  AMANDA GARNER Amanda Christine Heaton Garner, 40, of Monteagle, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, August 10, 2023, at her home in Monteagle, Tennessee, after a lengthy illness. Amanda was born October 28, 1982, to William Heaton Jr. and Debra Skiles Heaton in Wurzburg, Germany where William was serving in the U.S. Army. Amanda attended Richard Hardy Memorial School in Richard City, Tennessee and Paola High School in Paola, Kansas. She earned her CNA License and worked as a Home...

  JOYCE “SUSIE” FULLER ROSS   Joyce “Susie” Fuller Ross, 71, of Jasper Tennessee, was called home on August 10, 2023. She was born to the late James E. Fuller and Joyce Rector Fuller on July 31, 1952. Susie was the sweetest, most honest person you would ever meet. She loved to travel when she was younger. She loved playing board games, loved her cats, watching her favorite team the Atlanta Braves play and spending time with her family.   Susie is...

    BILL G. SAYLER   The family of Bill G. Sayler would like to announce that heaven has gained a new brick layer. After many years as church elder, husband, father, grandfather and friend to many, Bill's heavenly application has been accepted and he has moved his tools to his new work at his Lord’s side. Bill’s earthly service began in the army where he served in Greenland, after the army, he helped TVA survey the routes for power lines to bring...

    DIANA CRAWFORD PERRY   On Friday August 4, 2023, God took the precious loving Diana Crawford Perry, at the age of 59, to enter the Pearly gates to her Heavenly home.  God knew he needed this amazing lady for giving and sharing her loving heart.  Diana was born as a twin on July 8, 1964, and was a resident of Jasper, Tennessee.   She was married to her loving husband, Dwight Perry and was a mother to Jake and Josh Weeks. She was of the Christian...

    ARLEN L. CHAPMAN   Arlen L. Chapman, 76, a resident of Marion County, Tennessee died July 24, 2023.  On September 8, 1946, he was born to the late Otis L. Chapman and Eva Tyson Chapman.  Arlen was a member of Kelly’s Ferry Church of God where he was a Church Sunday School Superintendent.  He was a retired Insurance Agent and loved showing horses, his old truck and car and enjoyed fishing.   Arlen is preceded in death by his father, Otis L....

    DELBERT “REED” HOWARD JR.   Delbert “Reed” Howard Jr., 70, of South Pittsburg, Tennessee was called home on Wednesday, July 19, 2023. He was born to the late Delbert Reed Howard, Sr. and Lois Virginia Brewer Howard on October 10, 1952. He was a Mechanic at Wheland Foundry for many years. A Proud Veteran who loved to fish, ride his motorcycle, play guitar and listen to country music. Reed was a very humble person who loved spending time with...

    TERRY B. HOLDER   Terry B. Holder, 74, of South Pittsburg, Tennessee, was called home on Monday, July 17, 2023. He was born to the late Milburn Holder and Ruby Dalton Holder on October 21, 1948. He served in the Navy during the Vietnam War, and he owned AJ & L Landscaping Company. He loved fishing, gardening, flowers and the country view of the mountains and river. Terry was a very laid-back person, caring more about others than he did himself. He was a very honest...

    Richard “Ricky” Keith Peardon   It is with great sadness that the Peardon family announces a bright star was extinguished from this world on July 15, 2023 when Richard Keith “Ricky” Peardon passed away.  He died peacefully in his sleep at his home in Haletown, TN in his favorite chair, fondly known as the Recliner of Happiness, after a long battle with heart disease.   Ricky was born on August 26, 1958.  He grew up in a loving...

    LORRAINE B. THOMAS Lorraine B. Thomas, 94, of South Pittsburg Tennessee. was called home, Saturday, July 15, 2023. She was born to the late Frederick O’Neill and Bertha Perry on June 3, 1929. She graduated from St. Mary’s School of Nursing in 1951, where she led the Nurses choir. When she moved to Tennessee, she worked night shift at South Pittsburg Hospital. She was the Assistant Director of Nursing at Rivermont (The Bridge) for ten years and trained so many...

    LANCE LANIER FOURAKER   Lance Lanier Fouraker, 42, of Guild, Tennessee was called home unexpectedly on Thursday, July 13, 2023.  He was born in Fernandina Beach, Florida on July 25, 1980, to the late Robert “Shorty” Rider and June Potter. He was married to Lindsey Fouraker.  Lance was loved by his family and friends and will be greatly missed.   Lance is preceded in death by his father, Robert “Shorty” Rider; sister, Courtney...

    TRACY PHILLIPS   Tracy Phillips, 41, of Whitwell, Tennessee was called home on Wednesday, July 12, 2023.  He was born to the late Melvin Howard and Mary Phillips on April 10, 1982.  Tracy was married to Crystal Anthony Phillips and worked at McDonald’s in Maintenance.  He was a loving husband and father.  Tracy worked for McDonald’s for eighteen years and enjoyed working on cars but mostly enjoyed spending time with his family. ...

    ZOE’ CORA WALDEN   Zoe’ Cora Walden, 25, of Guild, Tennessee was called home on Saturday, July 8, 2023.  On September 28, 1997, she was born to David Walden.  Zoe’ was the most vibrant person you would ever meet.  She loved her son Xander more than anything.  She loved life, animals, especially cats, as they were her favorite.  She loved her family, dad, mom, stepmom and sister.  She was known to be a little “spit...

    CAROLYN H. CURTIS   Carolyn (Hardy) Curtis 91, from the Marion Country area and lived in Chattanooga, Tennessee, passed away at her home surrounded by her loved ones on Wednesday, July 5, 2023.   Carolyn was a member of the Tiftonia Church of Christ.  She was one of the last operators to answer the phone number directory and connect you to your local call, she retired from South Central Bell/ATT after twenty-seven years of employment.  She helped open...

    VATA REE PHILLIPS   Vata Ree Phillips, 87, of South Pittsburg Mountain, Tennessee was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, July 1, 2023.  She was born to the late Virgil Mathews and Maggie Holder Mathews on August 22, 1935.  She was married to the late Jack Phillips, and she was a member of Orme Mountain Church of God.  She retired from Avondale Carpet Mill and later worked for Walmart for thirteen years. Vata loved her family,...

    MARION ESTELL PEOPLES   Marion Estell Peoples, 80, of South Pittsburg, Tennessee was called home on Tuesday, June 27, 2023.  She was born to the late Hoyt Martin and Eula Lemmons Martin on August 7, 1942.  She was married to the late Henry Harold Peoples and spent her life as a homemaker.  Marion loved going places with her dog, Daisey, gardening flowers and spending time with her family.  She also enjoyed visiting the Smokey Mountains.  She...