Donnie Carl “Smiley” Burns

Ordained Minister And Founder Of Truth And Love Prison Ministry

Brother Donnie Carl “Smiley” Burns, 78, passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at his home. He was a devoted servant of the Lord, a lifelong resident of Hamilton County, before finding a new home in Resaca, Ga. ... more

Aura Elisa Rodriguez

Kindergarten Teacher, Daycare Worker, And Pastor's Wife

Aura Elisa Rodriguez, 76, of Chattanooga, passed away on Friday, December 13, 2024. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She has now joined her Lord and Savior. Aura was a kindergarten teacher, ... more

Robert Reed Sanderlin

Beloved English Professor And Golf Coach At UTC

Dr. Robert Reed Sanderlin, 87, former professor of English and University of Tennessee Chattanooga (UTC) Golf Coach Emeritus, died on December 10, 2024, at home surrounded by his family, after a lengthy struggle with lung ... more

Audrey M. McCallie

Dedicated And Active Member Of Edgewood Baptist Church

Audrey M. McCallie, 87, fulfilled her lifelong goal of meeting Jesus on Dec. 12, 2024. With her daughter Cindy and favorite caretaker Sharon by her side, Audrey peacefully entered heavenly rest from the comfort of her bed. ... more

Patricia Jacobs Boleman

Taught Romance Languages And Music For Over 50 Years

Patricia Jacobs Boleman passed away on the night of Thursday, December 12, 2024. Patricia taught Romance languages and music at high schools all over Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia for over 50 years. Truly a ... more

James Walter Gentry III

Retired Lieutenant Colonel In The U.S. Army

LTC (R) James Walter Gentry III, a proud veteran of the U.S. Army and U.S. National Guard, passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, after a long illness. Jamie was the eldest son of James Walter Gentry, Jr. and ... more

Larry W. Moon

U.S. Navy Veteran Had A Natural Drive And Love For Adventure

Larry W. Moon, 77, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, passed away Monday on December 9, 2024. He was a graduate of Chattanooga High School class of 1965. Larry lived a remarkable life defined by his passion, service, and dedication ... more

Margaret Ellen Palmer

Brought Loyalty And Laughter To Everyone She Met

Margaret Ellen Palmer went to be with the Lord December 12, 2024. She died peacefully in her home surrounded by her family. She was born April 10, 1946, to Virgil and Dorothy Lawson of Sparta, Tn. She was the second child ... more

Clarence Jerroyed Campbell

U.S. Army Veteran Held Long Career With West Rock Company

Clarence Jerroyed Campbell, 62, passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2024, in Chattanooga. He was born July 21, 1962, to Mr. Clarence Campbell and Sarah Louise McGahee Campbell, in Chattanooga. Clarence was a graduate ... more

Angela M. Acuff

Member Of Ocoee Church Of God

Angela M. Acuff of Ooltewah, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, December 9, 2024. She was born in Dothan, Alabama on June 5, 1969. Angela was a member of Ocoee Church of God and was a former employee of Steak and Shake. ... more

Edward “Eddy” Boyd Smith

U.S. Marine Veteran Held Long Career With Combustion Engineering

Edward “Eddy” Boyd Smith, 78, of Chattanooga, went home to be with Jesus on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, surrounded by family and friends. He was born on April 13, 1946, in Whitwell, Tn., to the late Crit and ... more

Quintus Earl Thomas

Decorated Veteran, Philanthropist, And Role Model

Quintus Earl Thomas, 76, of Readyville, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2024. He was born on Dec. 9, 1947, to Henry and Mary Frances Thomas. He attended Howard High School class of 1965. He began his military ... more

Richard Jack Stone, Sr.

Lived Life To The Fullest

On the evening of November 10, 2024, we lost a man who defied all the odds, lived life to the fullest and on his own terms—even at the end--- who was deeply loved by all who knew him. Richard Jack Stone, Sr, known as “Jack,” ... more

Shirley Yvonne Fry

Loved God And Her Family Above Everything

Shirley Yvonne Fry, 72, of Ooltewah, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2024. Shirley was born in Dayton, Ohio, on Nov. 20, 1952, the daughter of the late Raymond Tye Newman and Pauline Miller Newman. She ... more

Mary Beth Sloan Gravitt

Retired From TVA And Attended Red Bank Baptist Church

Mary Beth Sloan Gravitt, 88, of Hixson, Tennessee, passed away on December 9, 2024. She was born in Soddy on July 8, 1936, to Gladstone Sloan and Euna Bell Dodd. She graduated from Chattanooga High School in 1954. She ... more

Brittany Michelle Cochran

Brittany Michelle Cochran, 35, of Ooltewah, Tennessee, died on Wednesday, December 4, 2024. Visitation and services are pending at this time. To share your memories of Brittany, please visit www.chattanoogavalleyviewchapel.com ... more

Bart McClure

Held Long Career With Komatsu And Never Met A Stranger

Bart McClure, 64, of Soddy Daisy, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. He attended the Ministry Center in Hixson. Bart worked for Komatsu for 35 years. He enjoyed every day of his life ... more

Joan Elrod Roddy

Avid Gardener And Volunteer At The Ronald McDonald House

Joan Elrod Roddy, 89, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. Born in Etowah, Tn., she was a member of Christ United Methodist Church, a volunteer for many ... more

David Aaron Crownover

U.S. Air Force Veteran Retired From The U.S. Postal Service

David Aaron Crownover, 94, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, December 9, 2024. David was born in Wilder, Tn., on Oct. 22, 1930, the son of the late James Crownover and Edna Madewell Crownover. He graduated ... more

Patricia Louise Gibson Wooten

Beloved Substitute Teacher And Community Volunteer

Patricia Louise “Pat” Gibson Wooten, 86, of Guild, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 8, 2024, with her daughters by her side. Pat was a beloved substitute teacher, craft show vendor, and community ... more