Obituaries

Sue Stephens, 85, of South Pittsburg, TN passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 1, 2026, surrounded by family.

She was born on April 16, 1940, to Joseph and Bessie Graham Scharer in South Pittsburg, Tennessee. She was known for her incredible work ethic, welcoming everyone into her home with open arms and caring for her family and friends. Her greatest joy was showing up and supporting her entire family in every aspect of their lives. Sue was a member of Kimball Baptist Church.

Sue is preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Scharer and Bessie Mae Scharer; sisters, Patty Barnes and Ann Ridley; brothers, Ted and Don Scharer.

She is survived by her husband, Jimmy Stephens; daughters, Debbie (Tim) Haggard and Connie (Ray) Blevins; nieces, Amy (Wayne) Jordan and Melissa (Travis) Houston; grandchildren ,Tyler Haggard, Nicole (Brian) Sowder, Derek (Marissa) Blevins, Aubrey Houston; great-grandchildren, Cameron Medrano, Coy Haggard, Brison Sowder, Benton Blevins and Beckett Blevins; sister, Reba Scharer along with many nieces, nephews and friends.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. (CST) in the South Pittsburg Chapel of Rogers Funeral Home with Bro. Bruce Howland and Pastor Ronnie Case officiating.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. (CST) and on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (CST) prior to the funeral service in the South Pittsburg Chapel.

Interment will be held following the funeral at Sequatchie Valley Memorial Gardens in Jasper, Tennessee.

Pallbearers: Roy Ridley Jr., Mitchell Ladd, Bobby Scharer, Don Scharer Jr., Wayne Jordan, Travis Houston

The family requests memorials be made to Hospice of Chattanooga.

Arrangements are entrusted to Rogers Funeral Home, South Pittsburg Chapel, 400 Laurel Ave, South Pittsburg, Tennessee 37380 (423) 837-7176.