All Obituaries

GREGORY “MOOCH” ALLEN FLOYD     The Lord needed an angel at the end of the night on Monday, May 20, 2019 so he called Gregory “Mooch” Allen Floyd home at the young age of 56 years old.   Mooch (as everyone knew him) was born in Palmer, Tennessee, then with his family moved to Kentucky where he was raised.  In 1979, he made his way to making his home in Sequatchie, Tennessee.   In 1982, he married the love of his life, Tammy Alder...

On the afternoon of Thursday, May 9th, 2019, Ruby Joyce “AA” Pickett, at the age of 67 years young, gained her wings to heaven after a lengthy illness.    Joyce had lived in the Whitwell community for the past 40 years.   She had been employed with Salem Carpet Mill as a sewing surge. Joyce had the love of life for her family, friends, her two sons and her grandchildren.   She loved to swim, riding horses, exploring on 4 wheelers and...

      ANTHONY JACQUES MARTIN On Wednesday, May 8th, 2019, the Lord called Anthony “Ant” Jacques Martin home to be with his Lord and Savior after fighting a battle with cancer.  Anthony was a lifetime resident of Jasper, Tennessee, a graduate from the Class of 1996 at Marion County High School and one of the largest Warrior Fans from this valley.  He was also on the “92, 94 & 95” Marion County High School Football State Championship...

John “Johnny” Barry Anderson The Lord said Johnny your battle is over and its time to come home.   John “Johnny” Barry Anderson cross the pearly gates on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at the age of 58.  Johnny was of the Orme community in South Pittsburg, Tennessee. Johnny had been a laborer during his career before he retired.   He loved wrestling, had a heart of being playful along with being a joking person.   He enjoyed hunting and...

MICHAEL WAYNE GRAYSON The Lord called Michael Wayne Grayson home on Saturday, May 4, 2019 at the age of 61 years old.    Michael was a lifetime resident of the Whitwell, Tennessee community.     He was of the Church of Christ faith and attended Dunlap Church of Christ. Wayne graduated from Whitwell High School then began his career working for numerous employers until he became self-employed as a construction contractor.   He loved and his life...

MAXELL “MAX” HOWE At the end of the evening on Thursday, May 2, 2019, the Lord said Max your battle is over and its time to come Home.   Max at the young age of 86 crossed over to heavens gates leaving a blessed family, host of friends, and awesome life behind.    Max was born on March 7, 1933 in Camden, Tennessee where he grew up.   With his career with TVA, he traveled to many locations before making his home in Sequatchie,...

    Ida Roberta Shockley (Ms. Bert) 83 of South Pittsburg, TN went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at Parkridge Medical Center. Ida was born on September 25, 1935, to the parents of the late Robert Shockley of Sparta, TN and the late Edna Mauberry of Cleveland, OH. She is preceded in death by her parents along with daughters, Ella (Tiny) Shedd Vance and Windi Johnson Hale of South Pittsburg, TN; brother, James Shockley Sparta, TN; sister, Diann Gossett...

On the beautiful afternoon on Easter Sunday, April 21, 2019, the Lord called  Lyndia A. Ware Curtis home.    Lyndia was at the young age of 74 years old and was born on June 28, 1944 to her parents, Charles and Ophelia Ware in South Pittsburg, Tennessee.     She had traveled throughout her life living in different areas until she settled back home seven years ago in Jasper, Tennessee. Lyndia was a devoted Christian woman of the Baptist...

          Donald Gene Walker, 84, of Jasper, TN, met his Lord and Savior on Sunday, April 14, 2019.  Don was born on February 18, 1935, in Texas to Joseph Walker and Zona LeMoine Walker, the youngest of five boys.  Raised in Natchitoches, LA., Don was on his high school baseball, basketball and track teams, and graduated from Northwestern State University with a business degree.   Don joined ROTC in college, received his officer’s commission...

  The Lord called Samuel Robert “Bobby” Ferguson, Jr., at the age of 59, home on Sunday, April 14th, 2019.    Bobby had lived in Jasper, Tennessee until he moved to Fackler, Alabama in 2002 when he married his bride, Denise Johnson Ferguson.   He had been employed with Mohawk Industries where he worked as a winder technician.  Bobby loved his family, sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ, and most of all “Alabama” sports.  ...

BETTY RUTH CAMPBELL The angels sang as Betty Ruth Campbell was delivered home on Thursday, April 11, 2019.   Betty was at the beautiful age of 85 years young.    She was born in Ider, Alabama and then moved to South Pittsburg, Tennessee.   She had a career working at various hosiery mills in the surrounding area. Betty was classified as “OCD” in everything she did.   Her family stated her home was spotless, her yard was fabulous and...

      The call of the morning on Wednesday, April 10th, 2019, Marvin Elmer Krause.   He was 63 years old and lived all his life in Jasper, Tennessee. Marvin was a graduate from Marion County High School along with a long career as a laborer at Seymour Manufacturing Company in Sequatchie, TN.  He also served in the United States Air Force. Marvin loved and worshipped his “four” daughters and grandchildren.  His pastimes were Nascar Racing,...

        The angels delivered Minnie Ida King, at the age of 81, home to her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, April 9th, 2019.  Minnie was a lifetime resident of South Pittsburg, Tennessee where she grew up along with raising her family. Minnie taught her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and nieces under her Baptist faith by knowing her loving God.     She loved the nature of the outdoors, flowers, playing with her grandchildren, her...

  The Lord said its time to come home to Roger Dale Rector at the young age of 62 years old on Monday, April 8th, 2019.   Roger was a lifetime resident of South Pittsburg, Tennessee along with graduating from South Pittsburg High School. Roger dedicated many years and developed loving friendships during his years with Lodge Manufacturing Company in South Pittsburg, TN.  Even though he retired early he loved to go back and visit the friends he made. He loved his family...

CHARLES “Boo”  EDWIN APPLETON At the eve of the night on Wednesday, April 3rd, 2019, Charles Edwin Appleton, at the age of 63, was called Home to be with his Heavenly God.   Charles was a lifetime resident of Bridgeport, Alabama until he moved to the South Pittsburg, Tennessee area in 1995.     Boo graduated from Bridgeport High School.  He was of the Catholic faith and attended Lady of Lourdes Church in South Pittsburg,...

  Our beloved mom, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, Martha Jo Lowe, a.k.a.,"Nanny”, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2019. She was the rock of our family and the love of our father’s life. She kept an open heart and a helping hand for anyone she met who needed love, caring and assistance. She could also be feisty, cantankerous, and opinionated but most of all she was proud of her family. She worried about us constantly and kept us from killing ourselves...

Jewell Maxine Hall Hughes died March 25, 2019, after a traffic accident.  Today she has been reunited with her life mate, Quenton, and in the loving arms of Christ for an eternity. Jewell was born in Richard City, Tennessee on April 9, 1926 to parents, Irene and John Loyd Hall. She was preceded in death by three sisters; Mildred Lawson, Frances Towles and Nancy Hammond. Following World War II, Jewell married Navy Veteran Joseph Quenton Hughes.  They were married in March of 1946...

Susie Roberts McClain, of Whitwell, Tennessee, went home to be with her Lord on Monday, March 25, 2019. Susie was a member of Baptist Hill Baptist Church.  She was passionate about her profession of nursing and helping people.  She loved energetic, upbeat music and was a person who celebrated life to the fullest. Ms. McClain was preceded in death by her father, Adam Clinton Roberts; brother, Jason Roberts. She leaves to cherish her memory; her mother, Mamie Crowe Roberts;...

MICHAEL JOHN “CORNBREAD” IRWIN The Lord called Michael John “Cornbread” Irwin home on Saturday, March 23rd, 2019.    Michael was a lifetime resident of South Pittsburg, Tennessee.  At the age of 58, he worked for CWP Trucking as a truck driver.  He had served in the United State Army as a Private 2. Cornbread loved driving his truck, riding his motorcycle and most of all playing with his grandson, “Corn Dog”. Michael was...

Carol Jeanette Meeks Rooks departed this world on Saturday, March 23, 2019.  Her heart longed to go to be with her departed soulmate, William B. Rooks; her daughter, Pamela Anne Rooks, and her parents John and Elizabeth Meeks.  We know they were waiting with open arms. Carol led an amazing life.  She graduated from Bridgeport High School and joined the Army upon graduation.  She was sent to Colorado where she worked as a medic at Fitzsimmons Hospital.   ...

  On Wednesday, March 20th, 2019, Victor “Jack” Alder went Home.  Jack was 73 years old and lived in Dunlap, Tennessee.  Jack had been employed with Don Holland as a dozer operator.   He was a retired veteran where he had served in United States Army.  Jack was preceded in death by his parents, William and Mary Alder and daughter, Christel Alder. Those to cherish his memories are his sons, Victor Alder, Jason Alder and Jackie Ray Alder; daughter,...

Anna Lois Lewis was asked to come home on Tuesday night, March 19th, 2019 by her Lord and Savior.  Lois was a lifelong citizen in the community of Jasper, Tennessee.    She was a devoted wife, loving mother to her family, formed many bonded friendships and was a cherished member to the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Jasper, Tennessee. Lois had the love for square dancing, working puzzles, painting and most of all traveling the...

      The Lord called Jessie Lee Long home on Tuesday, March 19th, 2019 at the age of 65 years old.   Jessie was from the Cartwright, Tennessee area.      He had been employed with Chattanooga Coke and Chemical before he began a career as a farmer at Wagner’s Farm.  Jessie loved farming however his cherished memories were hunting and fishing.   Jessie is preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Rosa Long along with...

Verda was born in Detroit Michigan to the late Leon Gangian, a survivor of the Armenian Genocide and Ruth Cheatham Gangian. After High School, she graduated from Baroness Erlanger School of Nursing in Chattanooga. The Air Force was her choice to fulfill her call-of-duty during the Vietnam Era as both a nurse and a lifelong patriot. She proudly served and never forgot the honor of giving back to her country. Verda transitioned back to civilian life working as a nurse in both North Carolina...

Mr. Jimmy Ray Grayson Jasper, TN--Visitation for Mr. Jimmy Ray Grayson, 63, who entered into rest March 10, 2019, will be conducted Friday at 10:30 to 11:30 am CDT, under the direction of Tate Funeral Home. The service will follow in the chapel of the funeral home and will be officiated by Brother Freddy Clatyon. Mr. Grayson was a native of Whitwell, Tennessee, having made Jackson his home for the past 4 years.  He was a retired Heavy Equipment Operator with the Operating Engineers...

Betty Stultz The Lord called Betty Stultz, at the age of 78, home to be with her loved ones.  Betty lived in Rossville, GA where she had a wonderful life as being a housewife. Betty loved to sew, crochet and adored the color red. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jonathon Webb and Rosa Campbell; her beloved husband, Bobby Stultz; brothers, Johnny, James Bee, Jimmy and Houston Webb and sisters, Peggy Gipson, Juanita Pilgrim and Barbara Barber. The ones left to cherish her...

At the end of the day on Saturday, March 9th, 2019, Lloyd “Vernon” Ridge was called home by his Lord and Savior.   Vernon was 77 years old and lived in Jasper, Tennessee.  He worked a machine welder at Combustion Engineer until his retirement.   Vernon was of the Baptist faith and was a devoted member to Jasper First Baptist Church.  Vernon enjoyed fishing, boating, Nascar Racing, drag racing, loved to travel, enjoyed eating and was a huge fan of...

The angels sang as the Lord welcomed Pressie Griffith Ladd home on the eve of Saturday, March 9th, 2019.    Pressie lived to the young age of 93 years.   She had resided in Sequatchie, Tennessee her entire life raising her children and placing the blessings on her grandchildren. Pressie was a beloved wife, mother, sister, friend and most of all a devoted grandmother along with a career as an amazing homemaker.   She was known for her famous “peanut...

On the brisk Saturday morning on March 9, 2019, the Lord called Nancy Ann Stamper Ramsey home.   Nancy was 70 years old and lived in the Whitwell, Tennessee area all of her life.   Nancy graduated from Whitwell High School as the Salutatorian in her class of 1966.   She was married to Jack Ramsey for 52 years at the time of her going home. Nancy was a devoted wife, sister, mother and grandmother however her greatest accomplishments were assisting raising and...

The Lord called Charles E. “Rabbit” home on Thursday, March 6, 2019 at his home in Whitwell, Tennessee.   Rabbit, as everyone knew him as, was 82 years old.  He had lived in South Pittsburg, Tennessee until he moved a few years ago to Whitwell. Rabbit had a 20-year career working at Tennessee Valley Authority as a carpenter.  His love was his best buddy  Sam, his dog of many years.    Rabbit loved to drive around to chat with folks; loved...