Obituaries

Carolyn Boatner
Witty, Kind, And Had A Gift For Friendship

On March 13, 2024, Carolyn Anne Wood Boatner passed away at the age of 63. Carolyn, a long-time resident of Signal Mountain, was many things: a loving mother, a kind and generous friend, a beloved practice manager at Erlanger ... more

Carolyn Boatner
Rhonda Jean Donald
Caring And Devoted Nurse For Many Years

Rhonda Jean Donald passed away on February 28, 2024. She was born in Sewickley, Pa., on June 20, 1951, and lived for the past 55 years in Chattanooga. Rhonda spent 47 years as a caring and devoted nurse at several ... more

Rhonda Jean Donald
Ann Redding Robinson
Founder Of Tennessee Association Of Children With Learning Disabilities

Ann Redding Robinson, 89, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her devoted family on Saturday, March 16, 2024. Ann was born in Jacksonville, Fl., and spent time in her early life between Canada ... more

Ann Redding Robinson
Wilbur Dean Johnson
Longtime Member Of East Brainerd Church Of Christ

Wilbur Dean Johnson, 93, passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2024, at his home surrounded by family. He was born on Feb. 18, 1931, in Springfield, Tn. to the late Omer and Annie Johnson. Mr. Johnson was a 1949 graduate ... more

Wilbur Dean Johnson
Pamela Adrian Gocher Brown
Held Long Career As A Dietary Technician

Pamela Adrian Gocher Brown, 81, of Chattanooga, passed away on Monday, March 11, 2024, at her residence. She was born on March 7, 1943, in Detroit, Mi., the only child of Snobia (Toby) Lesteen Gocher and Robert Cecil Johnson. ... more

Pamela Adrian Gocher Brown
Rhonda Jewell
Retired Church Secretary At First Baptist Church, Soddy Daisy

Rhonda Jewell, 71, of Soddy Daisy, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, March 18, 2024, at her home. She was retired as a church secretary with First Baptist Church, Soddy Daisy and was a member of Recoboth Baptist Church. ... more

Norma Evitt Johnson
Held Long Career In Finance Industry

Norma Evitt Johnson, 74, went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 18, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was born and raised in Chattanooga to the late James and Florence Evitt. Norma worked her entire life ... more

Norma Evitt Johnson
Ellen Augusta Nixon Fryar
Lifelong Resident Of Lookout Valley

Ellen Augusta Nixon Fryar, 87, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, died at Story Point Assisted Living of Chattanooga on Sunday, March 17, 2024. She was born on Oct. 16, 1936, on Signal Mountain, Tn., the daughter of the late Arthur ... more

Ellen Augusta Nixon Fryar
Marian Sue McClendon
Loved Being Outdoors And Flowers

Marian Sue McClendon, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2024, of natural causes. Marian was born in South Pittsburg, on April 12, 1948, to the late Robert Kelso and Ella B. Kelso. She was a ... more

Marian Sue McClendon
Franklin Edward "Bud" Ellis
Owner Of Horsin' Around Carving School Built And Restored Coolidge Park Carousel

Frank "Bud" Edward Ellis, 88, of Canton, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at his residence. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend. He served his country during the ... more

Schrader, Freddy L.

Freddy L. Schrader, 70, a resident of Harrison, Tennessee, passed away on March 15, 2024, at CHI Memorial. Companion Funeral Home, Chattanooga, has charge of his arrangements. more

Bryant, Arbutus Barker (Dunlap)
Known For Her Selflessness, Generosity, And Fierce Loyalty

Arbutus Barker Bryant, 99, of Dunlap, Tennessee, passed away on March 16, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Dunlap TN on February 5, 1925, the daughter of the late Henry and Ethel Barker. Those who ... more

Ray, Donny Lamar (Dalton)
Retired From Judd And Sims Gas Company

Donny Lamar Ray, 63, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life on Thursday, March 14, 2024, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Donny was born on Oct. 22, 1960, in Dalton, Ga. Donny was retired from Judd and ... more

Ray, Donny Lamar (Dalton)
Williams, Pansy Gail (Dalton)
Member Of Church Of God Of The Union Assembly

Pansy Gail Williams, 73, Dalton, Georgia, departed this life on Thursday, March 14, 2024, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born on Dec. 21, 1950, in Monroe, Mi., a daughter of the late Geraldine ... more

Fewell, Blanca Ius "Titiaye" (Dalton)
Immigrated From Peru

Iris “Titiaye” Fewell, 78, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life on Tuesday morning, March 12, 2024, at her home. She was born on Oct. 15, 1945, in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, a daughter of Margarita Del Carmen Feliciano ... more

Fewell, Blanca Ius "Titiaye" (Dalton)
Grant, James Russell
Welder At Combustion Engineering And Business Owner

James Russell Grant, of Rossville, Georgia, was received by family and friends at heaven’s gates on Thursday, March 14, 2024. Russell attended Central High School. He was a member of Woodland Park Baptist Church. He ... more

Grant, James Russell
McCutcheon, Samantha Ann Mavity
Dedicated To Her Family

Samantha Ann Mavity McCutcheon, of Goodlettsville, Tennessee passed away, with loving family at her side, on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at the age of 45. Born in Chattanooga, and a member of Madison Heights Baptist Church ... more

McCutcheon, Samantha Ann Mavity
Cline, Earl “Bo”, Jr.
POW During World War II And Lived To 104

Earl “Bo” Cline, Jr. passed peacefully from this life on March 12, 2024, at the age of 104, surrounded by his family and friends. Bo was born in Chattanooga on January 16, 1920. As a youth he attended Bright School, Barger ... more

Cline, Earl “Bo”, Jr.
Harrison, William Lee
U.S. Army Veteran Retired From Combustion Engineering

William Lee Harrison, 88, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, passed away on March 15, 2024, peacefully in his home surrounded by family and friends. His friends called him Bill, but the people who loved him the most knew him as ... more

Harrison, William Lee
Wells, Kathyleen Juanita Yates
Longtime Restaurant Owner, Minister, And Musician

Kathyleen Juanita Yates Wells, 90, of Hixson, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 15, 2024. She was born and raised in Logan, Ohio to the late Clifford and Rachel Yates. Kathyleen has been a resident ... more

Wells, Kathyleen Juanita Yates
Schrader, Freddy L.
  • 3/18/2024

Freddy L. Schrader, 70, a resident of Harrison, Tennessee, passed away on March 15, 2024, at CHI Memorial. Companion Funeral Home, Chattanooga, has charge of his arrangements. more

Wiedmer: For 67 Schools, The Selection Committee Got It Right. Then There’s Auburn
Wiedmer: For 67 Schools, The Selection Committee Got It Right. Then There’s Auburn
  • 3/19/2024

Though Tennessee fans have yet to benefit from this, men’s basketball coach Rick Barnes has been to the Final Four before. It was when he was coaching at Texas in 2003. But ... more

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