Jane Gwynn Keane , was born on November 11, 1930, entered the Glory of the Lord’s presence on Tuesday, April 6, 2020. Originally from Fort Gaines, Ga., Jane attended Shorter College and was graduated from The University of Georgia with a Bachelor of Arts in English, where she was awarded the Phi Beta Kappa key for academic excellence. After teaching high school English in the mid-1950s in Patterson, Ga., she moved to New York City. From ... (click for more)

Laverta J. Tatum, 92, passed away on April 5, 2020, at her home. She worked for many years as a housekeeper and a babysitter for many children. She was a member of First Baptist of Ooltewah for 92 years. She was also the oldest living member on the mother’s board. She was honored for representing the oldest black family member in the Ooltewah/Collegedale area. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leon Tatum; daughter, Verna Strickland, ... (click for more)

Wanda Faye Giles, 83, of Hixson, Tennessee, died on Tuesday, April 7, 2020, at her home. She was born on September 13, 1936, in Rossville, to the late Leonard and Mary Osborn. Her husband, Bobby Dean Giles, preceded her in death. She was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include her daughters, Sandy James, Debbie Walker, and Andrea Jones; sister, Dianna Fish; brothers, Butch Osborn, and Ronnie Osborne; seven grandchildren and three ... (click for more)

Mary Elizabeth Simmons McCulley, 86, of Hixson died on Tuesday, April 7, 2020. She truly loved all of her family and she will forever be missed. Mrs. McCulley was born at home in Pikeville to the late Carl and Mary Lee Simmons. She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Mary Lee Simmons, sisters, Carolyn Moore, husband Bob McCulley and daughter Brenda Howard. Mrs. McCulley retired from DuPont after a long career as an operator. ... (click for more)

Callie Esther Sweeton Hamm, 86, of Lookout Mountain, Georgia, completed her earthly journey and joined the heavenly host on April 5. Esther was born in Long Beach, Ca. She was an accomplished musician, and in her youth was part of a vocal trio which enjoyed performing for Christian ministries. While attending college in Siloam Springs, Arkansas, Esther met the love of her life, John Hamm, and they were married in 1953. The family ... (click for more)

William Thomas Watson went home to be with the Lord on April 2, 2020, after a long illness. He was born in Harlingen, Tx., in 1939 to Woodrow and Doris Cherry Watson. William “ Bill ” went to Rice University in Houston, Texas and then completed his education at the University of Colorado with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting. He became a Certified Public Account and worked in that field for 50 years. In Boulder, Bill met the love ... (click for more)