Obituaries

Tweetie Ball
Longtime Elementary Teacher And Taught Piano For Many Years

Tweetie Ball, 87, of Dublin, Georgia, passed away from this life and was escorted into the arms of Jesus on May 23, 2023. She was born the daughter of J.D. and Lucille Holder of Pickens, SC on April 5, 1936. She graduated from Carson-Newman College and the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. She was a long-time resident of Signal Mountain ... more

Tweetie Ball
Barbara Bruce Applebaum
Longtime Teacher And World Traveler

Barbara Bruce Applebaum passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023, at her family home in Chattanooga, Tennessee. She was born on Jan. 28, 1945, in Columbus, Ms., to Bonny Backstrom Bruce and William Floyd Bruce. Barbara lived in Columbus, Ms., Boston, Atlanta, Baton Rouge, Clinton, Ms., Vicksburg, Ms., and the last few years in Chattanooga. ... more

Barbara Bruce Applebaum
Gladys Willene Martin
Quintessential Southern Lady Had A Sunny Disposition

Gladys Willene Martin passed away with her daughter by her side on May 23, 2023. She was born into humble beginnings in Fyffe, Al., and leaves behind a legacy that will forever be etched in the hearts of those she touched. While Willene was beautiful, there was so much more to her than that. Her indomitable spirit radiated a love for others ... more

Gladys Willene Martin
Carolyn Cate Farah
Retired As A Registered Nurse

Carolyn Cate Farah, 94, of Chattanooga, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 25, 2023. Carolyn was the daughter of Rev. Burke and Viola Cate. She graduated from Tyner High School, class of 1946. Carolyn graduated from Carson Newman College in Jefferson City, Tn. and Johns Hopkins Hospital School of Nursing in Baltimore, ... more

Carolyn Cate Farah
Cynthia Anne Cromer Thornton
Cherished Her Time With Her Children And Grandchildren

Cynthia Anne Cromer Thornton, 61, of Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at a local hospital. She was a native of Myrtle Beach, SC; grew up in Bossier City, LA, graduating from Parkway High School in 1980. Cynthia also lived several years in Marshall, TX and Tatum, TX where she worked in the Claims Department ... more

Cynthia Anne Cromer Thornton
Charles Edward Ducker
Enjoyed Traveling, Collecting Old Coins, And Antique Car Shows

Charles Edward Ducker, Sr., 87, of Signal Mountain, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2023. Charles was born on Nov. 1, 1935, in Chattanooga, to the late James and Violet Ducker. He enjoyed traveling, collecting old coins, going to antique car shows, and living in the country. In addition to his parents Charles was also preceded ... more

Charles Edward Ducker
Walter T. Witt

Walter T. Witt, 88, of Harrison, Tennessee, passed away on May 22, 2023. He was preceded in death by parents, William and Grace (Allen) Witt, wife, Cleta Witt, son, Timothy Witt and brothers, Douglas, Tony and Barney Witt and sister, Betty Hixson. Walter is survived by one daughter, Andrea Witt, sister, Pat Scaffa, brothers, Harry Witt ... more

Rachel Howell
Known For Her Unwavering Optimism And Dedication To Her Family

Rachel Howell, a beloved woman known for her unwavering optimism and dedication to her family, peacefully passed away on May 24, 2023 surrounded by family at the age of 93. She was born on March 9, 1930, in Fayetteville, Ga., and leaves behind a legacy of love, faith, and craftsmanship that will forever be cherished by those who knew her. ... more

Rachel Howell
Donna Jean Hicks
Put Her Heart And Soul Into Everything

Donna Jean Hicks, 64, of Hixson, passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2023. Donna retired from Soddy Daisy Middle School as a Special Needs Teacher. She had a strong faith in Christ and was member of Dallas Bay Church. She was the best mother and wife in the world. She loved to take care of her family and put her heart and soul into everything. ... more

Donna Jean Hicks
Lois "Jeanette" Castleberry
Avid Alabama Fan Had Many Interests

Lois "Jeanette" Castleberry, 90, went to be with Jesus on Wednesday morning, May 24, 2023, at her home in Hixson, surrounded by loving family. Jeanette (Perry) Castleberry was born on Sept. 27, 1932, in Winesap, Tn. The daughter of Clarence and Jewel Perry, she was one of seven children. As a child she prided herself in working hard to ... more

Lois "Jeanette" Castleberry
Bonds, Elizabeth
  • 5/27/2023

Elizabeth Bonds, 92, of Chattanooga, passed away on Friday, May 26, 2023, at her residence. Arrangements will be announced by Taylor Funeral Home of Chattanooga, Inc. more

Henderson, Harriette Louise Hickman (Dayton)
Henderson, Harriette Louise Hickman (Dayton)
  • 5/27/2023

Harriette Louise Hickman Henderson, 82, of Dayton, passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2023, at Life Care of Red Bank. She was born in Morristown, Tn., on November 2, 1940, ... more

Major New 7-Story Residential Development Planned Off Manufacturers Road
  • 5/27/2023

A major new residential project is planned on the Tennessee River off Manufacturers Road just west of One North Shore and the city's Renaissance Park. The development at 418 Manufacturers Road is just behind another project that is currently underway at 430 Manufactuers Road. That project, being built by EMJ, will have 250 apartment units with 250 parking spaces. The latest development is projected to be two matching residential towers seven stories high each. The top five stories ... more

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