Rena Marie Byrd, 98, of Hixson, formerly of St. Albans, West Virginia, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 18, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold M. Byrd; daughter,

Patricia Ann Davis, age 70 of Ringgold, passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2021. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Franklin Davis. Those left

Marilyn Cross Doster, of Lookout Mountain, passed away on September 16, 2021. September 19th would have been her 91st birthday. She was born in Knoxville, TN and graduated from Knoxville High School. After high school,

Aubrey Taylor Garner, Jr., 86, of Hixson, TN, passed away on Friday, September 17, 2021 at his home. Mr. Garner was a son, brother, husband, father, grandfather and all around great man to all that

CHICKAMAUGA — James “Jimmy” R. Goodwin, 82, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. He was born in LaFayette, was a lifelong resident of the North Georgia area, served his country in the U.S. Army,

Willie Rea McMillon’s love of life didn’t come to an end with her death. Willie passed away on Sunday, September 19, 2021 at the age of 95, surrounded by loved ones who will continue to

Charles Robert “Bob” Newman, 83 of East Ridge, passed away Friday, September 17th, 2021 in a local healthcare facility. Bob was born and raised in the Chattanooga area and graduated in the 1956 class of

RINGGOLD - Albert “Jess” Nobles, 60, passed away on Saturday, September 18, 2021 at his home. He was born on November 17, 1960 in Chattanooga, Tennessee to the late Edward and Billie Nobles. Jess graduated

John Richard Paynter, age 24, passed away on September 2, 2021. The family of John regretfully announces he is no longer here in this life with us; however, his life has been extended forever in

Moses Lee “June” Roberts, Jr., 87, of Chattanooga, passed away Tuesday, September 7, 2021, at his residence. He was a graduate of Howard High School and attended A&I State University. He attended Rose of Sharon

James Edward Tatum Sr., 77, of Chattanooga, made his peaceful transition from earth to heaven on Friday, Sept. 10, 2021. A Celebration of Life will be held today at 11 a.m. in the chapel of

Loyd D. Walker 95, of Ooltewah, passed away Saturday, September 18, 2021. A native of McDonald, TN, he has lived in Ohio and Cleveland, TN before moving back to Ooltewah. He was a member of

John Howard Baker, 65, of Chattanooga, passed away Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in a local hospital. Arrangements will be announced later by Taylor Funeral Home of Chattanooga, Inc.

Anna Catherine Lawrence Barnes was born Dec. 14, 1936, in Chattanooga, Tenn., and departed this life on Sept. 18, 2021. “Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfil His promises to her!“

Roxsie A. Brown, 90, of Chattanooga, Tenn., went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021. She is survived by her sister, sister-in-law, two children, daughter-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Larry Jay Cunningham, 49, of Chattanooga, passed away Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in a local hospital. Arrangements will be announced later by Taylor Funeral Home of Chattanooga, Inc.

Marcia Schock Dawn, 61, of East Ridge, passed away on Sept. 18, 2021. The youngest of three children, she loved her brothers but could be headstrong in her own right. She always thought about the

Beverly Drake, 51, of Chattanooga, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2021, in a local hospital. Arrangements will be announced later by Taylor Funeral Home of Chattanooga, Inc.

ROSSVILLE — Deborah Louise McGowan Driver, 64, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021. She was born to the late Lester McGowan and Mary Kathleen Perkins McGowan in Chattanooga, was

Adrian Elice Hence, 61, passed away on Thursday, September 9, 2021, in Chattanooga. She was an employee of Blue Cross Blue Shield. Public viewing will be held from 2:00-6:00 PM, Monday, September 20th at the

MONTICELLO — Dr. Sara Goolsby Hoover, 92, returned to her home with the Lord on Friday, Sept. 17, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. A beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, the inimitable Dr. Hoover fearlessly

Otis “Mailman” Jackson, Jr., 76, passed away Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Chattanooga. Arrangements by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Avenue, 433-622-9995.

Lestine Knox, 62, of Chattanooga, departed this earthly life on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in a local hospital. She was born to Vienna Tatum and Richard McKevie on May 9, 1959. She was educated in

Gail Marshall 81 , went home to her Heavenly Father on September 11, 2021 due to complications from coronavirus, despite being fully vaccinated. She fought it wholeheartedly but passed peacefully with the aid of the

Erin Newkirk, 53, passed away Friday, Sept. 17, 2021, in Chattanooga. Arrangements by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Avenue, 423-622-9995.

Yolanda Renee Rutledge, 56, of Chattanooga, passed away Friday, Sept. 17, 2021, in a local hospital. Arrangements will be announced later by Taylor Funeral Home of Chattanooga, Inc.

Lori Orr Stansell, 59, unexpectantly passed away Sept. 16th, 2021, in Chattanooga, Tenn. Lori was born in Rossville, Ga., and resided in Chattanooga, Tenn., after a brief time living in Perdido Key Beach, Fla. She

Regina Staton, 62, of Chattanooga, passed away Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021, in a local hospital. Arrangements will be announced later by Taylor Funeral Home of Chattanooga, Inc.

ROSSVILLE — Melissia Jane Brumlow Bynum Sutton, 51, passed away on Friday, Sept. 17, 2021. She was a lifelong resident of North Georgia and a member of Revival Baptist Church in Chickamauga. Mrs. Melissia enjoyed

James Edward Tatum Sr., 77, of Chattanooga, made his peaceful transition from earth to heaven on Friday, Sept. 10, 2021. As he joins his beloved late wife, Carolyn Allen Tatum, his memory is cherished by two devoted

Dorothy Jeanette Morgan Timmermann, 81, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2021. Jeanette was born on Dec. 6, 1939, in Chattanooga, Tenn., daughter of the late Jesse R. Morgan and Iris Nevada Scoggins Morgan. Jeanette

Orval Varner, 89, of Chattanooga, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, Sept. 17, 2021. Orval was a longtime devoted member of Bethel Baptist Church where he taught Sunday School. He was retired

CLEVELAND — Gladys Belk, 76, departed this life on Thursday, September 16, 2021 at Tennova Healthcare. Born on March 5, 1945 to the late Hubert and Ola Lee Beaty Davis, she was a native and

Patrick Eugene Billingsley, passed away September 9, 2021, at his residence surrounded by his devoted wife and family. He graduated from Howard High School, class of 1987. He worked for Gestamp for 6 years until

CHICKAMAUGA - Eddie L. Blevins, Jr., 90, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, September 16, 2021. He was born January 16, 1931 to the late Eddie L. Blevins, Sr. and Vinnie Elizabeth Bell

ROSSVILLE — Patricia Jean Blevins, 84, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. Mrs. Blevins was born in Chattanooga, TN, on July 17, 1937. She was the daughter of the late Claude and Maggie James.

Eugene (Gene) Allen Broome, 91, of Chattanooga went home to be with the Lord on September 15, 2021. A longtime resident of Chattanooga, Mr. Broome retired from Plumbers & Steamfitters Local #43 after more than

Keith Allen Burns, 51, of Ooltewah died at home on Wednesday, September 15th 2021 after a long battle with cancer. Keith graduated from Ooltewah High School and also attended Covenant College on a full basketball

FLINTSTONE — Robert "Bob" Burrell, 82, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family and many friends. Bob was a 1957 graduate of Chattanooga

CLEVELAND — Patrick Lee Cagle, 51, passed away Sept. 17, 2021, after a lengthy illness. A longtime resident of TN, Patrick has lived most recently in Cleveland, Tenn. A 1989 graduate of Red Bank High

William L. Carmony, III, 65, of Ooltewah, TN, died on September 14, 2021. William, or Bill as he was known, was born on July 16, 1956, to his parents, William L. Carmony Jr. and Kathy

KNOXVILLE — Robert Marshall Childers, 83, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021, in a local health care facility. Marshall was born and raised in Atlanta, GA and graduated from Milton High School. Upon graduation, he

Roger Allen Clary, 77, of Soddy-Daisy, TN passed away Monday, September 13, 2021 in a local hospital. He was retired from Combustion Engineering and the U. S. Navy and the SEABEES. He was of the

Sandra Ann Clary, 74, of Soddy-Daisy, TN passed away Sunday, September 12, 2021 in a local hospital. She was a long-time resident of Soddy-Daisy and was born in Harriman, TN. She was a member of

Larry D. Curtis, 72, of East Ridge passed away on September 12, 2021 after a long and courageous battle with MS. He was a graduate of East Ridge High School Class of 1967. Larry also