Obituaries

11/30/1938

- 09/05/2023

11/30/1938 - 09/05/2023

Norma Jean Swanger, age 84, of Dunlap, TN, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at NHC of Sequatchie with family by her side. She was a loving mother and grandmother. She was employed...



09/18/1935

- 09/05/2023

09/18/1935 - 09/05/2023

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 Universi...



12/16/1949

- 09/05/2023

12/16/1949 - 09/05/2023

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 ...



05/06/1963

- 09/05/2023

05/06/1963 - 09/05/2023

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 L...



06/19/1944

- 09/05/2023

06/19/1944 - 09/05/2023

Phyllis Ann Barker Hawk, age 79, of South Pittsburg, passed away September 5, 2023, surrounded by family. She was a member of the South Pittsburg Church of Christ. She is preceded in death by her hus...



06/27/1971

- 09/02/2023

06/27/1971 - 09/02/2023

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 Lo...



12/16/1980

- 09/02/2023

12/16/1980 - 09/02/2023

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 Ha...



09/01/1948

- 09/01/2023

09/01/1948 - 09/01/2023

Willard Marshal Powell, age 75 of Soddy-Daisy TN passed away Friday, September 1, 2023. He was of the Baptist faith and a Veteran of the US Army. He loved spending time with his family and being outdo...



10/16/1936

- 09/01/2023

10/16/1936 - 09/01/2023

Barbara Carter, 86, of Whitwell, TN, went to be with Lord on Friday, September 1, 2023. Barbara loved spending time and taking care of her beloved puppies. She enjoyed collecting vintage glassware a...



01/28/1991

- 08/31/2023

01/28/1991 - 08/31/2023

Sarah Elizabeth Ownby Robinson, age 32 of Soddy-Daisy, TN passed away at her home on Thursday, August 31, 2023. Sarah was a graduate of Sequatchie County High School. She was a talented artist who wa...



10/28/1941

- 08/31/2023

10/28/1941 - 08/31/2023

Hilda Kathleen “Katy” Keef Gouger (81), of Whiteside, Tennessee passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 31, 2023. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She w...



11/28/1945

- 08/30/2023

11/28/1945 - 08/30/2023

Roy Lee Fowler, 77, of New Hope, Tennessee, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. He was surrounded by his loving family and will be missed by everyone who knew and loved him. ...



04/15/1954

- 08/30/2023

04/15/1954 - 08/30/2023

Billy Gene Smith, age 69 of Dunlap TN passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. Billy was loved by all who met him. He approached fatherhood with love, wisdom and an unendin...



08/09/1954

- 08/30/2023

08/09/1954 - 08/30/2023

Sheliah Cathleen Filyaw, age 69 of Whitwell, TN passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at her home. Sheilah loved crafts, she loved everyone and welcomed everyone into her home. She was the best mom a...



05/21/1953

- 08/29/2023

05/21/1953 - 08/29/2023

Timmie Lee Thacker Rheal, age 70 of Dunlap, TN passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at her residence. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lester a...



10/07/1936

- 08/28/2023

10/07/1936 - 08/28/2023

Roy “Jack” Leon Lofty age 86 of Whitwell passed away Tuesday, August 28, 2023. He was preceded in death by his father, Mitchell Lofty; mother, Addie Lee Lofty; son, Henry Lofty; siblings, Wilburn ...



03/11/1957

- 08/24/2023

03/11/1957 - 08/24/2023

Artelia H. Reynolds, 66 of South Pittsburg, TN gained her heavenly wings on Thursday, August 24, 2023, surrounded by her family. Artelia, better known as “Mrs. Tia”, was an active member of Mount...



11/20/1987

- 08/24/2023

11/20/1987 - 08/24/2023

Amber Denise Brewer-Lazarez, age 35 of Dunlap TN passed away Thursday, August 24, 2023 at Hospice of Chattanooga Care Center after a brave battle with cancer. Amber was a very loving and caring person...



11/20/1946

- 08/24/2023

11/20/1946 - 08/24/2023

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 preced...



01/08/1952

- 08/23/2023

01/08/1952 - 08/23/2023

Ronnie Bowman, age 71, of Dunlap, TN, passed away on August 23, 2023 while riding his motorcycle. Ronnie was born January 8th, 1952 in Dunlap Tennessee, which he returned to after 19 years in Kansas. ...



04/05/1956

- 08/22/2023

04/05/1956 - 08/22/2023

Sylvia “Jan” Hurst, 67, of South Pittsburg, TN, went to be with the Lord and other loved ones that went on before her Tuesday, August 22, 2023. She graduated from South Pittsburg High School and ...



11/12/1989

- 08/20/2023

11/12/1989 - 08/20/2023

We are sad to announce that Joseph Anthony Wood, age 33 passed away unexpectedly on August 20, 2023. Joseph, also known as Joey to those close to him, was a dedicated father, brother and son. Joseph ...



01/20/1948

- 08/19/2023

01/20/1948 - 08/19/2023

Curt Pickett age 75 formerly of Dunlap and lived in Elkhart, Indiana for eighteen years, passed away Saturday, August 19, 2023. He was a member of Ewtonville Baptist Church, successful businessman and...



12/07/1942

- 08/19/2023

12/07/1942 - 08/19/2023

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 m...



04/12/1936

- 08/19/2023

04/12/1936 - 08/19/2023

Ninnie Vee “Tuffy” Morrison, 87, of Dunlap, TN passed away peacefully, Saturday, August 19, 2023. Tuffy was born April 12, 1936, to the late Joe and Clara Ashburn in Whitwell, TN. She was a lovi...