Obituaries

Martha Lou "Marty" Shelton Layne, age 79 of Powells Crossroads, TN passed away on Friday, January 2, 2026. She was a long time member of Oak Grove Cumberland Presbyterian Church. She served many years...

James “Jap” Wade, Jr. , 81, of Jasper, Tennessee, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on January 1, 2026. Born on March 4, 1944, to James Wade (Way) and Addie B. Tillison. James lived ...

Tracy Kevin Brazier, age 57, of Whitwell, Tennessee, was called home on Thursday, January 1, 2026. Born on August 31, 1968, he was the beloved son of O. B. Vince Brazier and Shelby Smith Brazier. Tra...

Louise Ashburn Petty, age 97 of Whitwell, TN passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2025. Louise was born in 1928 in Whitwell on her family farm. After attending Whitwell High School, she graduated from...

Anna Carol Howe, age 82, of Sequatchie, Tennessee, was born to Charles and Frances Britton on November 5,1943, in Palmer, Tennessee, and passed away on December 29, 2025. Anna, also known as Wiese by...

Fred Millard Maxwell, of Whitwell, TN passed away in peace at his home on December 25, 2025, at 79 years of age. Fred was born in Chattanooga, TN at Erlanger hospital on September 26, 1946 to Claren...

Rickey Andrew Shelton Sr. , age 65, of Manchester, TN, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 14, 2024. The family will be receiving guests on Tuesday, April 23rd at the Coffee County Funeral Chapel ...

Bentley Olivia Buchanan, 17, of South Pittsburg, TN, passed away suddenly on Friday, December 1, 2023. Bentley, better known as “BOB” by her family, was well-known in the community both for her s...

J. W. “Jay” Ruth was owner-operator of J. W. Ruth and Son Construction and a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 917. He was a member and deacon at Layne’s Chapel Chur...

Lisa Ann Lavely age 31 of Bridgeport passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at Huntsville Hospital. She was preceded in death by her three children, Lena, John and Isaac: father, Daniel R. Lavely; ...

Nancy Gravitt Tankersley 78, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 28, 2023. She was a resident of Powell's Crossroads, Tennessee. Nancy was preceded in death by her son, Scott Minter; h...

Edward "Ed" Eugene Bird Beloved Daddy, Papa, Brother, and friend. Edward Bird was born and raised in Camden Arkansas. After graduating high school, he enlisted in the United States Navy and attende...

Marion Wayne Kennemore, age 73, of Ashdown, Arkansas passed away Friday, November 24, 2023. He was a devoted husband and a member of the SonRise Cowboy Church in Ashdown. He was the glue to his fam...

Alice Paige Parker was an eternally maternal soul, selfless, a giver and sharer of herself, her knowledge and intellect, her realities, struggles, dreams, cures, and her passions. In the same vein, sh...

Marty Green, 57, of Jasper, Tennessee was called home on Wednesday, November 22, 2023. He was born to the late Wilson Green and Margaret Reynolds Green on November 21, 1966. He was always joking wit...

James Kenneth Pickett, Sr. , 74, of Jasper, Tennessee passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, surrounded by his family. James Kenneth Pickett, Sr. formally known as Kenny was born to Doc and Hel...

Melinda Stone Long, 55, of Navarre, Florida passed away Monday, November 20, 2023, in Pensacola, Florida peacefully surrounded by her family. She was born on April 2, 1968, at Eglin AFB, Florida to R...

Ruby Ellis Dempsey, 86 , of Whitwell, passed away November 16, 2023 at her home. She was a member of Sardis United Methodist Church and a member of the Eastern Star. She was preceded in death by her ...

Drucilla “Shelia” Tuders Kennedy, 72, of Haletown, Tennessee but she resided in Whitwell, Tennessee, was called home on Thursday, November 16, 2023. She was born to the late A. C. L. Tuders and R...

Charlotte Roberta Hogan, 83, of South Pittsburg, TN, passed away on Monday, November 13, 2023. Charlotte was the daughter of Carl A. Hogan and Palestine Hogan; she was the second born out of seven ch...

Thomas Earl Rogers, 89, of Kimball, TN, passed away on Monday, November 13, 2023 at a healthcare facility. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. a complete obituary will be announced at a later ...

In a peaceful transition, Marla Rigsby Graham, 54 years of age, made her heavenly move on Sunday, November 12, 2023, in Chattanooga, TN. Marla was born in Whitwell, TN, on September 9, 1969. She is ...

Dorothy Standley, 79 of Jasper, Tennessee was called home on Saturday, November 18, 2023. She was born to the late Homer Lee Green and Mary Elizabeth Barnes Green on September 11, 1944. She was marr...

Doyle Thomas Hickey, 74, of South Pittsburg, TN, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 13, 2023. Doyle was born August 6, 1949, and was a graduate of South Pittsburg High School class of 1...

JAMES RANDALL WEST WAS BORN JUNE 20, 1956 TO THE LATE JOE DYER AND MARTHA MARIE TANNER WEST AND LEFT THIS OLD WORLD SEPTEMBER 12, 2023. HE WORKED MANY YEARS AS A TRUCK DRIVER FOR WAGNER TRUCKING AND...