All Obituaries

    DANIEL C. McCALLIE   Daniel C. McCallie, 71, of Kimball, Tennessee was called home on November 29, 2022.  On September 6, 1951, he was born to the late Harold Bledsoe McCallie and Cecial Rose Folks McCallie.  Daniel was married to Mary Joyce Stewart McCallie and was a Carpenter for Sequatchie Concrete Service.  He collected ships, loved fishing and having fish fry’s.  He loved gardening and everyone loved getting his tomatoes.  He enjoyed...

    REGINA DENISE GREER CAGLE   Regina Denise Greer Cagle, 42, of Jasper, Tennessee was called home suddenly on Monday, November 28, 2022.  She was born to the late Eugene Edward Greer and Cynthia Denise Scott Greer on August 7, 1980.  Regina was fun loving, always smiling and never met a stranger.  She enjoyed life, loved spending time with her children and family.  Regina loved music and movies.   Regina is preceded in death by her father,...

    THOMAS BRADFORD SIMPSON, III   Thomas Bradford “Brad” Simpson, III, 74, of Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia, was called home on Friday, November 25, 2022. Brad was a lifetime resident of Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia but passed away at his sons in South Pittsburg, Tennessee.   He was born to the late Thomas Bradford Simpson, II and Marjorie Janet Duck Simpson on December 1, 1947.  Brad was married to the late Alice Goodman and served in the United States...

    EDNA MARIE TAYLOR   Edna Marie Taylor, 87, of Jasper, Tennessee went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, November 24, 2022.  Marie was born on February 16, 1935, to the late Arthur Nelson and Emma Jean Billingsley Nelson.  She was a Member of Mountain View Baptist Church.  Marie was a homemaker and was married to Charles Edward “Tate” Taylor.  She enjoyed hummingbirds, sewing, loved her dog Benji, collecting dolls and...

    THURMAN LEE WOODS   Thurman Lee Woods, 75, of Jasper, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, November 22, 2022.  He proudly served in the U. S. Army in the Vietnam War.  He was born to the late Richard Woods and Margie Satterfield Woods on October 18, 1947.  He was married to his wife of 50 years Darlene Inman Woods.   He is preceded in death by his father, Richard Woods; mother, Margie Satterfield Woods; brother, James Woods and sister, Donna...

    WILLIAM CARROLL DERRYBERRY, JR.   William “Bud” Derryberry, Jr., 69, of Whitwell, Tennessee was called home on Tuesday, November 22, 2022.  Bud was born on January 14, 1953, to the late William Carroll Derryberry, Sr. and Dorothy Reynolds Derryberry.  He was a member of Whiteside Church of God.  He was a truck driver most of his life for Southern Foundry and ADM in Chattanooga, Tennessee and a member of Whitwell Volunteer Fire Department...

    NORMAN ROBINSON, SR.   Norman Robinson, Sr. age 69 of Graysville, Tennessee, passed away Tuesday morning on November 22, 2022, at his daughter’s home with his children by his side.  Norman was born February 14, 1953 to William and Ruby Robinson who preceded him in death along with his brothers, Gene Robinson and Randle Robinson.  He worked at Signal Knitting Mill and was a retired CNA.   He is survived by his daughter, Rebekah (Wally) Nolan of...

    DONNIE L. MORELAND, SR.   Donnie L. Moreland, Sr., 70 from Jasper, Tennessee was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, November 21, 2022.  On March 7, 1952, he was born to the late James Leroy Moreland and Pauline Dagnan Moreland.  He was married to Kathryn Jones Moreland for fifty-one years and was a member of Whiteside Church of God.  Donnie loved fishing, working on vehicles, old cars and shooting guns.  He loved his family,...

    ANN STEPHENS   Ann Stephens, 86, of Jasper, Tennessee was called to her Heavenly home on Wednesday, November 16, 2022.  She was a resident of Cumberland Health & Rehab in Bridgeport, Alabama.  Ann was of the Baptist faith and a member of Kimball Baptist Church.     On January 16, 1936, she was born to the late William Arthur Johnson and Ella Ashburn Johnson.  She was proceeded in death by her husband of 54 years William Clyde Stephens,...

    CALLIOPE “CALLI” IRENE CATES   Calli, 2, was born on July 20, 2020, to Marlie Cooley Cates and Harold “Tom” Cates of Sequatchie Tennessee.  Calli passed away peacefully in her mother’s arms with family gathered around her on November 5, 2022.   Calli was the light of our lives.  Her favorite things were Cocomelon, swimming and playing with her big brother and best friend Axton.   Calli was preceded in death by her...

    EDWARD GRAHAM GHOLSTON   Edward Graham Gholston “Tub”,89, of Sequatchie, Tennessee was called home to Heaven on November 5, 2022.  Edward was born to Dennis Gholston and Myrtle “Irene” Fulfer Gholston on June 12, 1933.  He was retired from Sequatchie Handle Works where he was a Foreman.  Edward was a member of Sequatchie Baptist Church.  He was married to the love of his life, Melba Fuller for 62 years.  He loved his...

    MARTHA MARIA PITTMAN   Martha Maria Pittman, 88, of Sequatchie, Tennessee was called home by her Lord and Savior, on November 3, 2022.  She was born on December 30, 1933 to the late John C. Holland and Dora Bolton Holland.  She was a member of Poplar Grove Church of God in Whitwell, Tennessee.  Martha loved her job where she worked as the owner of Sequatchie Food Market for 50 plus years.  She loved to cook, travel, working with flowers, as well as...

    NELSON POWELL   Nelson Powell, 86 of Jasper went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, October 27, 2022.  He was born on May 14, 1936, to the late Lewis Powell and Allie Holloway Powell.  Nelson was married to the late June Poe Powell.  Nelson loved cars, racing, hunting, fishing, turkey hunting and most of all, spending time with his family and his grandson, Justin.   Nelson is preceded in death by his father, Lewis Powell; mother,...

    DEOLVIA REEVES   Deolvia Reeves, 90, was called to her heavenly home on Monday, October 24, 2022.  She was a resident of South Pittsburg, Tennessee and a member of the Macedonia Baptist Church.  On August 26, 1932, she was born to the late James Hunnicutt and Betha Smith Hunnicutt.  Deolvia loved sewing, embroidery, cooking, canning vegetables from the garden, spending time with her family and doing things with them.  She loved going to church and...

    MICHAEL RORY HENDERSON   Michael Rory Henderson, 72, of Whitwell, Tennessee was called home on Sunday, October 23, 2022.  He was born to the late James Henderson and Edna Williams Henderson on April 22, 1950.  He worked for Lodge Manufacturing in the foundry.  Michael loved playing video games, yard work, working on cars, spending time with his family and liked to fish.   Michael is preceded in death by his father, James Henderson; mother, Edna...

    BENJAMIN “FRANK” FRANKLIN LONG   Benjamin Franklin Long, 88, of Jasper, Tennessee was called home on Friday, October 21, 2022.  On April 20, 1934, he was born to the late Alfred Long and Mary Etta Ramsey Long.  Frank enjoyed mowing the yard and keeping his place maintained and beautiful and performing mechanic work on trucks.  He loved spending time with his family, especially his pride and joy granddaughter Sammi Moore.   Frank is...

    CARINA FAWN PRYOR     Carina Fawn Pryor, 51 of Goodlettsville, Tennessee was called home on Friday, October 14, 2022.  On May 8, 1971, she was born to Troy Webb and the late Louise Wooden Gibson.  Carina was married to Neal Pryor of Goodlettsville.  She loved spending time with her grandchildren, traveling, being with her family at the beach, and with her husband Neal as they worked together in the family business.   Carina is preceded in...

    SHEILA “VIVIAN” DYKES   Sheila “Vivian” Dykes, 64, of Jasper was called home on Monday, October 10, 2022.  On December 30, 1957, she was born to the late William Vernon Reeves and Deolvia Hunnicutt Reeves.  Vivian worked for the United States Postal Service as a Postal Carrier.  She loved to camp, travel, visit the Amish Communities and spend time with her family.  Vivian enjoyed quilting, canning and helping other...

    TINA DEREE KILGORE DALTON   Tina DeRee Kilgore Dalton, 61 of Whitwell, Tennessee, was called home to Heaven on October 10, 2022.  She was born to the late Raymond Kilgore and Dorothy Williams Kilgore on July 20, 1961.  Tina was saved at age 12 and loved her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  She was an active member of Baptist Hill Baptist Church until her illness kept her from her calling.  Tina was a 1980 graduate of Marion County High School and...

    CLOIS RAY “C. J.” AVANS, JR.   Clois Ray “C. J.” Avans, Jr. 32, of Bridgeport, Alabama, departed this life on October 9, 2022.  He was born to Clois Ray Avans, Sr. and Sandra Pilgrim Ramsey on February 28, 1990.  C. J. enjoyed football, baseball, playing darts, spending time with his children and family, and loved all music.   C. J. is preceded in death by his grandfathers, Johnny G. Avans, John D. Anthony; uncles, Thomas...

    WILMA HARRIS   Wilma Harris, 88, of Jasper was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, October 7, 2022.  Wilma was born to the late Gordon Anthony and Mary Steele Anthony on December 25, 1933.  She was a member of Baptist Hill Church and married to Charles Ray Harris for 67 years.   Wilma is preceded in death by her father, Gordon Anthony, mother, Mary Steele Anthony and her beloved daughter, Sandra Jones.   She is survived by her...

    JERE RAYMOND REEVES   Jere R. Reeves was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, October 5, 2022.  Jere was born to the late Vernon Reeves and Deolvia Hunnicutt Reeves on February 12, 1955.  He was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church and was retired from U S Pipe, where he worked as a Welder.  He loved mechanic work and spending time with his family.  Jere was a very funny person to be around and a very loving...

    JUDY ANN DIXON   Judy Ann Dixon, 74, from South Pittsburg, Tennessee, was called home to her Lord and Savior on Thursday, September 29, 2022.  She was married to the late Gary E. Dixon and was a homemaker.  Judy was born to the late John Sanders and Annie Gouger Sanders on February 22, 1948.  She attended the United Methodist Church of the Shellmound Community.  She enjoyed arts and crafts, was an avid Bob Seger fan, loved pink flowers and roses,...

    WILLARD SMITH   Willard Smith, 75, of Jasper, Tennessee went home to be with his Lord and Savior on September 26, 2022.  Willard was born to the late Balaam Smith and Eleanor Rogers Smith on December 27, 1946.  He was married to Janice Beene Smith and was a member of the Tabernacle Baptist Church. He was a carpenter and was previously employed by Hamilton Concrete.  Willard enjoyed woodworking, reading and spending time with his family.   Willard...

    MARY HELEN ALDER   Mary Helen Alder, 77, of Jasper, Tennessee was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, September 22, 2022.  She was born to the late Floyd Douglas Freeman and Hazel Geneva Poe Freeman on June 12, 1945.  She was married to the late Paul Alder and was of the Baptist faith.  Helen loved flowers, spending time with her family and doing yard work.  She loved her grandchildren, cooking, gardening and ice...

    LAURA JANE CURTIS   Laura Jane Curtis, 73, of Sequatchie Tennessee went home to Heaven on September 21, 2022.  On January 6, 1949, she was born to the late George D. Jones, Jr. and Helen Elaine Jones Moses She was married to the late Franklin Dwight Curtis, Sr. and was a wonderful housewife.  Laura was of the Baptist faith, loved playing the piano. She loved her dog Roxy, spending time with her family, shopping with the girls, playing puzzle games and...

    HERBERT “HOSEY” EDWIN WELLS, Jr.   Herbert “Hosey” Edwin Wells, Jr. 87, of Jasper, Tennessee went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, September 21, 2022.  He was born to the late Herbert Edwin Wells, Sr. and Lillie Ann Hancock Wells on December 20, 1934.  Herbert was a Truck Driver for Yellow Freight Trucking for forty plus years, a Mason for fifty plus years and a member of the Sequatchie Valley Shriners.  He was an...

    DELORES FAYE HANKINS   Delores Faye Hankins, 81, of Jasper, Tennessee went home to be with our Lord, on Tuesday, September 20, 2022.  Delores was born to the late J. D. Quarles and Hazel Cates Quarles on January 22, 1941.  She was of the Baptist faith, was a good cook, loved family dinners and spending time with her children and grandchildren.  She retired from the Marion County School System.   Delores is preceded in death by her father, J. D....

    SHIRLEY ANN ELLIS   Shirley Ann Ellis, 82, of Kimball, Tennessee was called to her Heavenly home on Thursday, September 15, 2022.  She was born on June 3, 1940, to the late Clayburn Hall and Merlene Bush Hall.  Shirley worked at Goodwill as a manager for 40 plus years and attended Grace Baptist Church in South Pittsburg, Tennessee.  She was a great cook, loved fishing, gardening, canning and spending time with her family and friends.  Shirley always...

    BRENDA K. GREEN   Brenda K. Green, 64, of Guild, Tennessee went home to Heaven on Thursday, September 15, 2022.  On April 16, 1958, she was born to the late William C. Pritchett and Mary Ruth Turner Pritchett.  Brenda enjoyed the outdoors, sitting on her porch and watching the birds.  She loved music and spending time with her family and friends.   Brenda is preceded in death by her father, William C. Pritchett; Mother Mary Ruth Turner Pritchett;...