Carl was born in Franklin County, Tennessee, January 25, 1917 and attended Franklin County Public school. He earned his B.S. from Bowling Green College of Commerce (now Western Kentucky) in 1939 and taught school in

Bo Bean, 47, of Hixson, Tenn., passed away Friday, Nov. 15, 2019, of a massive heart attack. He attended Red Bank High School and was an avid Tennessee volunteer football fan (Bo’s name stands for Big

Bryant Lane Cook, 85, of Hixson, passed away Friday, Nov. 15, 2019, surrounded by family. Native of Oceana, W.Va., Bryant, graduated from Oceana High School and entered the Marine Corps in 1952. Bryant married his lifelong

TRION — Vester Davenport, 93, died Nov. 15, 2019. Survivors include children, James York, Mary Hudson, Susan Edwards; siblings, Floyd Davenport, Lola Bailey, Betty Aaron, Bertie Sheilds; three grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. Graveside service will be held at

Samuel Lee Davis, 74, of Chattanooga, passed away Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, at his residence. Arrangements will be announced later by Taylor Funeral Home of Chattanooga, Inc.

ROSSVILLE — Jacquelyn “Jackie” F. Williams Gilreath, 83, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019. She was born to the late Walter L. and Eula Kinsey Williams in Rossville, was a lifelong resident of North Georgia and

10/12/1930-11/12/2019 DUNLAP — (née Reba June Henry), formerly Reba Johnson, Beloved Mother, mother in law, devoted Friend, and fiercely independent woman died peacefully Tuesday in Las Vegas, NV. Survived by Kim (son) and Melody (daughter In

Roy W. Hicks, 90, of Chattanooga, was welcomed into his heavenly home on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019. He was born in Wasola, Mo., to the late Clyde and Delpha Beasley Hicks. Roy received his BA Degree

RINGGOLD — William Andrew Horton, 89, passed away peacefully Friday, Nov. 15, 2019. He was born Nov. 3, 1930, to the late John and Gracie Mae Horton. He worked as a draw twist/control room operator along

SPENCER — Dr. Robert Gary Litchford, 85, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019. He was born in Los Angeles, Calif., on June 22, 1934. He travelled far and wide, but found his home in Spencer,

George Washington Maffett, Jr., 74, passed away Nov. 11, 2019. He was a graduate of Howard High School Class of 1963. He was a faithful member and deacon of Mt. Paran Missionary Baptist Church. He

NASHVILLE — David Vance (Van) Martin, son of Nelson and Geraldine Martin, passed away Monday afternoon, November 11, 2019, at the age of 71. A Sale Creek, Tennessee, native, Van graduated from Red Bank High

Charles (Chuck) Bernard Mehan passed away on November 6, 2019. Chuck was a long-time resident of East Ridge, Tennessee. He was born in Fort Edward, NY. After serving in the United States Navy on the

William Henry Meyer, 91, passed away at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019, at home, surrounded by his son, friend and pastor. Bill was born on his family farm in a log cabin located in Chattanooga,

Alma Byrd Morton, 95, of Ringgold, passed away, on Thursday, November 14, 2019 at her home. Alma was born in Maryville, TN but lived in Chattanooga most of her life. She was a daughter of

Alberta Lewis Noble, 89, passed away Nov. 10, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Deacon Hector Noble, Sr., daughters Josephine and Gloria, and her parents. She is survived by her children, Ted (Pam), Birmingham,

BATON ROUGE, La. — Stella Bello Peck passed away peacefully with her loving husband and family at her side on Friday, Nov. 15, 2019, at Our Lady Of The Lake Hospital, at the age of

Alvin Leon Pendergrass, 83, of Chattanooga, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, Nov. 15, 2019. He was born to the late Andy and Clydia Wells Pendergrass in Sherwood, Tenn., lived in Chattanooga for the

James Fred (Freddy) Robertson, 62, of East Ridge, passed away Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, in a tragic house fire, along with his faithful dog “Red” by his side. Fred was a standout athlete at ERHS, class

CHARLESTON — Herman Tony Schlaeger, 76, died Thursday, November 14, 2019 after a 4-month battle with pancreatic cancer. Born January 13, 1943, he was the son of the late Herman and Cordie Standridge Schlaeger

Sabrina Scruggs, 38, of Chattanooga, passed away Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, in a local hospital. Arrangements will be announced later by Taylor Funeral Home of Chattanooga Inc.

FLORENCE — Wylene Selman died November 14, 2019. Funeral services will be at 1:30 Monday at Horizon Baptist Fellowship in Summerville, GA. Visitation will be 12:00-1:30 at the church. Arrangements are provided by Mason Funeral

Ralph Edward Smith, of Signal Mountain, Tenn., passed away on Nov. 14, 2019, at the age of 92. He was born to William Mathey and Ida Mae Smith of Chattanooga on July 17, 1927. Ralph lived his

Clinton Russell Smith, 46, of Hendon, passed away on Friday, Nov. 15, 2019, in an automobile accident. He attended Flat Top Independent Church. Russell worked as an iron worker. He was preceded in death by his father, Clinton

SUMMERVILLE — Marzell Stewart, 83, died Nov. 15, 2019. Survivors include husband, Billy Stewart; sons, Donnie Stewart, Dennis Stewart, Dennis Stewart; brother, Sammy Nelson; four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday,

Rosa Lee Truss, 79, of Chattanooga, passed away Friday, Nov. 15, 2019, in a local hospital. Arrangements will be announced later by Taylor Funeral Home of Chattanooga, Inc.

Mae Watson, 75, passed away Nov. 15, 2019, in Chattanooga. Arrangements by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Avenue, 423-622-9995.

Martha S. Webb of Signal Mountain passed away on November 9, 2019. Born June 6, 1918 to Richard W. and Marie Delong Sweet and raised in Phoenix, NY, the eldest of three children. A descendant

Naomi Maxine Wheeler, 91, of Chattanooga, passed away on Nov. 15, 2019. She graduated from Central High School in 1946. Maxine was a member of Brainerd Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her husband

John Emerson Witt, 96, of Chattanooga, passed away on Friday, Nov. 15, 2019. Mr. Witt was born and raised in Benton, Tenn., and was a graduate of Polk County High School. He served in the

Mary Elouise Yeargan, 89, of Hixson, Tenn., entered into rest on Nov. 15, 2019. A graduate of Red Bank High School, Elouise worked for over 20 years in the Administration of the Head Start Program for

Betty Arendale, 94, of Chattanooga, TN, passed away, Thursday, November 14, 2019. She was a member of Maple Grove Baptist Church for 74 years and taught Sunday School for several years. Betty was full of

Carl was born in Franklin County, Tennessee, January 25, 1917 and attended Franklin County Public school. He earned his B.S. from Bowling Green College of Commerce (now Western Kentucky) in 1939 and taught school in

SUMMERVILLE — Miss Chloe Grace Morris-Buck, age 9, formerly of Ft. Oglethorpe, passed away Saturday, November 9, 2019 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Chloe Grace was born in Ft. Oglethorpe, GA on May 6,

APISON — Laurie Jean Welter Cain, 69, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday evening, November 13, 2019 in a local hospital. A longtime resident of Ooltewah and Apison, Mrs. Cain and held membership

Jamilan May Foster, 25, of Chattanooga, passed away Saturday, October 12, 2019 in a local hospital. A memorial service will be today at 3 p.m. at Taylor Funeral Home with Pastor Raymond Moore as

Dorothy Louise Graham, 89, of Chattanooga passed away on Friday, November 15, 2019. She was born on January 17, 1930 to the late Brandon and Petronilla Jarvis Crick in Greenville, Kentucky. She was retired from

Kenneth Edward Hale, age 88, of Chattanooga, passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2019 in a local health care facility. He was born September 3, 1931 in Chattanooga to the late Arthur & Mildred Hale. Mr. Hale

James Alexander Hall went home to be with the Lord on November 11, 2019. He was born April 3, 1928, in Chattanooga, Tennessee to the late Claude and Mary Ellen Dootson Hall. Jim was

Amya Avonda Hammonds, 15, of Chattanooga, passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2019 in a Nashville hospital. She will lie-in-state today at 9 a.m. at Taylor Funeral Home. Funeral service will follow at 1

ROSSVILLE — Mary Hodge, 80, passed away Thursday, November 14th, 2019 in a local hospital. Mary was born in Chattanooga and lived most of her life in the Rossville area. She graduated in the 1956

NASHVILLE — David Vance (Van) Martin, son of Nelson and Geraldine Martin, passed away Monday afternoon, November 11, 2019, at the age of 71. A Sale Creek, Tennessee, native, Van graduated from Red Bank High

DAYTON - Colby Mickel, age 14, passed away November 15, 2019. Visitation, Saturday after 4:00 p.m. Funeral services, Sunday at 2:00 p.m. www.vanderwallfh.com.

Alma Byrd Morton, 95, of Ringgold, passed away, on Wednesday, November 14, 2019 at her home. Arrangements will be announced by Hamilton Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 4506 Hixson Pike, Hixson (423) 531-3975.

Lawrence Eugene (Larry) Neiswender, Jr.,81, of Chattanooga passed away on November 6,2019. Larry was born on July 3, 1938 in Dayton, Ohio to Lawrence and Glenna (Wollenhaupt) Neiswender. He was a loving husband to