After having celebrated her 100th birthday on Sept. 5, 2019, with family and many close friends, Alice Miriam Wilson Benz passed away Jan. 13, 2020, at Alexian Health Center, Signal Mountain, Tenn. Visitation will be

Jesse Lee Desmond Jr., 42, of Chattanooga died on Jan. 17, 2020. Arrangements entrusted to Advantage Funeral & Cremation Services Franklin-Strickland Chapel, Chattanooga,TN. www.advantagefunerals.com

Timothy Engel, 60, of Chattanooga, died Jan. 18, 2020. Arrangements pending by Lane Funeral Home - Ashland Terrace Chattanooga, Tennessee 37415. www.lanefh.com 423-877-3524.

DUNLAP — Ruby Jewell Moore Harmon, 78, died peacefully at her home on Jan. 18, 2020. She was of the Baptist faith. She retired from Sequatchie General Hospital. She loved spending time with her family,

FAIRVIEW — Clifford L. Hartman, 84, of the Fairview Community, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020, at his home. He was a lifelong resident of Walker County. Mr. Hartman

James “J.C.” Clifford Rogers, 86, a lifelong resident of Ooltewah, passed away Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020. He was a lifelong farmer and took great pride in his work. J.C. was loved and known around town

TUNNEL HILL — Max Tankersley, 81, passed away on Saturday Jan. 18, 2019, under the care of local hospice. He is a member at Hillcrest Baptist Church. Max also served his country for 6 years

LaFAYETTE — Mary Elizabeth Jane Thomason, 81, passed away at a local hospital. Originally from Alabama, shes been living in this area for the past 58 years. She was preceded in death by her son

Kerry A. White, 70, of East Ridge, passed away Friday, Jan. 17, 2020. He was a native of Pontiac, MI graduating from Pontiac High School in 1967. He lived most of his life in the

After having celebrated her 100th birthday on September 5, 2019 with family and many close friends, Alice Miriam Wilson Benz passed away January 13, 2020, at Alexian Health Center, Signal Mountain, TN. She was born

Fred Delbert Brandt, 81, of Chattanooga passed away Monday, January 13, 2020. Arrangements will be announced by Covenant Funeral & Crematory, Crox family owned and operated, www.CovenantFuneral.com.

John Cipriani, 58, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at his home. John received his college degree from the University of Toledo. He has worked in the nuclear industry for 30 years, most recently with

Bette Bobo Cook (Gummie) happily lived the last 66 of her 86 years with her much loved husband, Joe. Her joys included her family, church, and her DAR sisters. Her legacy includes three children, Wynne

LaFAYETTE — Ethel M. Williamson Dean, 86, passed away peacefully Friday, Jan. 17, 2020. Ethel was born Oct. 19, 1933, in Fife, Ala., to the late Harmon and Claudia Williamson. She was a member of

Barbara Dews, 78, passed away Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020, in Chattanooga. Arrangements by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Avenue, 423-622-9995.

CLEVELAND — John Yeuell Elliott Jr. passed away at home on Jan. 17, 2020, surrounded by his family. A lifelong Clevelander, he attended Arnold Memorial Elementary School, Bradley Central High School (Class of 1958), the

John B. Erwin Jr., long-time resident of Hixson, Tenn., peacefully entered the gates of Glory on Jan. 17, 2020, in his home surrounded by his loving family. John retired from Dupont after 40 years as

ROSSVILLE — RoDonna Marie Eubanks danced her way to Heaven on Jan. 17, 2020. She was of the Baptist faith. Donna was born Sept. 13, 1938, the daughter of Dorthea and Thetus Luther Richards and sister

ROSSVILLE — Mae Elizabeth Johnson Everett, 96, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2020. She was born in Ringgold, GA on April 26, 1923 to the late Clarence and Winnie Trundle. She was preceded in

Kevin-Michael Garret, 30 of Harrison, TN was born on June 7, 1989 the only child of Winnel Ellington and Kenneth Garret in Detroit, Michigan. Unfortunately and unnecessarily, his life was taken away on January 12,

James McIver “Jim” Godfrey, 90, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2020. He was a very active member of Jones Memorial United Methodist Church having served in their nursing home ministry, been on the missions board,

Lyda Doris Roach Grant, 72, of Apison, Tenn., passed away Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020. A native of Ringgold, Ga., she has lived in the Apison, Area for the past 5 years and was of the

Kenneth Dewayne Holloway, 56 of Hixson, TN, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2020 in a local hospital. Rest in peace Kenny, you will be missed. He is preceded in death by his father Clyde Wendell

Mark Hudgins, 49, passed away Friday, Jan. 17, 2020, at a local health care facility. Arrangements entrusted to Hardwick & Sons Funeral Home (423) 267-1244 www.hardwickfuneral.com.

Myrtle Lee. Ezell Hulsey, 92 of Collegedale, Tenn., passed away Monday, Jan. 13, 2020. View arrangements at www.CovenantFuneral.com.

William Leslie "Bill" Kellermann Jr. died peacefully on Jan. 9, 2020, at Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga, following a brief but heroic battle with lung cancer. He was 71. He is survived by his wife Jane; daughter

William Gilbert Leonard, 80, of East Ridge, passed away on Friday, Jan. 17, 2020. He was retired from Chattanooga Glass Company after over 20 years of service and had worked at Synthetic Industries for another

ROSSVILLE — Glenda Nell Vaughn Meadows,74, passed away on January 14, 2020. She was a long time member of The Vaughn Sisters Gospel Singing Group. She is preceded in death by her husband Paul of

Larry Eugene Patten, 71, of Hixson, died Jan. 16, 2020. Arrangements pending by Lane Funeral Home - Ashland Terrace Chattanooga, Tennessee 37415. www.lanefh.com 423-877-3524.

Nelda F. Poole, 79, of Chattanooga, Tenn., passed away, Friday, Jan. 17, 2020. She was the daughter of the late Lacey and Beulah Poole and was preceded in death by six sisters, Clara Laddy, Mildred

Charlie Mae Adamson Pope,90, of Chattanooga died on January 14, 2020. Arrangements entrusted to Advantage Funeral & Cremation Services Franklin-Strickland Chapel.1724 McCallie Ave. Chattanooga,TN. www.advantagefunerals.com

Gwendolyn Joan Roberts, 87, of East Ridge, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, Jan. 17, 2020. She was a lifelong resident of East Ridge, was a 1950 graduate of Central High School,

RINGGOLD — Eric Steven Rose, 60, died peacefully on Sunday, January 12, 2020 after a long illness. He was born July 18, 1959 to the late Henry and Nadine Rose of Newton, NC. He was

Jim was born in Cleveland, Tennessee to Parkie Johnson and Alvin E. Stephenson. He passed away at Medical Center of the Rockies following a more than three-year battle with Multiple Myeloma. He grew up in

Courtney Ponder-Vaught, 31, passed away January 12, 2020. She was a graduate of the Center for Creative Arts class of 2006 and Chattanooga State Community College. She was employed by CHI Memorial Hospital. She was

Anthony Whatley, 55, passed away Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020. Arrangements by John. P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Avenue, 423-622-9995.

THOMASVILLE — James “Jim” Lynn Whitten, Sr., 82, died Friday, January 10, 2020, at the Hospice Home at High Point. He was born June 11, 1937, in Nashville, Tennessee, was the son of the late

Adell Wright, 76, passed away Friday, Jan. 17, 2020, in Chattanooga. Arrangements by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Avenue, 423-622-9995.

Carl LeDarrell Anderson, 40, of Chattanooga passed away Sunday, January 5, 2020 in a local hospital. Visitation will be today at 3 p.m. at Taylor Funeral Home with the funeral service to follow at 4

RINGGOLD — Jill Summerson Bennett, age 77, peacefully passed away and entered her new home in Heaven on January 16th, 2020. She was the beloved mother of Michael (Kimberly) Bennett, JoLynn Bennett, and Eric (Kelley)

ohn Cipriani, 58, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at his home. Arrangements will be announced by Hamilton Funeral Home & Cremation Services; 4506 Hixson Pike; 423-531-3975.

John Edward Cipriani, 58. of Soddy Daisy, passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2020. Arrangements will be announced by Hamilton Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 4506 Hixson Pike, Hixson (423) 531-3975.

Bette Bobo Cook (Gummie) happily lived the last 66 of her 86 years with her much loved husband, Joe. Her joys included her family, church, and her DAR sisters. Her legacy includes three children, Wynne

TUNNEL HILL — Connie Marie “Memaw” Davis 77, of Tunnel Hill, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, January 16, 2020. She was a lifelong resident of the North Georgia area and was of

SUMMERVILLE — Phillip “Phil” Allan Elsberry age 62, beloved son, husband, father and grandfather, passed away Wednesday – January 15, 2020. He was born in Summerville and had resided in Douglasville and Atlanta. Being a