Obituaries

Jordan Randall Walker
Owner Of Walker Construction And Had A Heart Of Gold

Jordan Randall Walker, 40, of Soddy Daisy, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 16, 2025. He was born on Dec. 5, 1984, to the proud parents, Randy and Penny Walker. Jordan was a lifelong resident of ... more

Jordan Randall Walker
Nancy Ann Crerar Wolfe
Devoted And Longtime Member Of Concord Baptist Church

Nancy Ann Crerar Wolfe, 92, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 14, 2025. She spent most of her formative years living in the East Brainerd community, having grown up there and raising her ... more

Nancy Ann Crerar Wolfe
Richard Lambert
Avid Hunter, Fisherman, And Outdoorsman

Richard Lambert, 71, of Rossville, Georgia, passed away on Friday, August 15, 2025. He was a member of Ringgold Gospel Tabernacle and had worked as a heavy machine operator with Progress Rail and other companies. ... more

Richard Lambert
Virginia Hughey Ford Moore
Dedicated And Loving Mother And Grandmother

Virginia Hughey Ford Moore, 90, of Chattanooga, passed away on Thursday, August 14, 2025, in a local health care facility. She was a graduate of Howard High School. She was a dedicated member of East Third Street Church ... more

Virginia Hughey Ford Moore
Margarine Gordon Ramsey
Faithful Member Of East 3rd Street Church Of Christ

Margarine Gordon Ramsey, 94, of Chattanooga, passed away Monday, August 11, 2025, in a local hospital. Margarine graduated from Howard High School, class of 1949. She furthered her education by graduating from Chattanooga ... more

Margarine Gordon Ramsey
Phyllis Pauline Langford
Shared Her Faith With Many And Had A Deep Love For The Outdoors

Phyllis Pauline Langford, 84, passed away on August 15, 2025, surrounded by the love and support of her family. She entered heaven after a life defined by faith, devotion, and love for those closest to her. Born on March ... more

Phyllis Pauline Langford
Marvin L. Bodley, Sr.
Decorated Veteran, Distinguished Scholar, And Beloved Educator

Marvin L. Bodley, Sr., a decorated veteran, distinguished scholar, and beloved educator, passed away on August 9, 2025, at the age of 75 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He was born on Dec. 9, 1949, in Selma, Al., to John Shorts, ... more

Marvin L. Bodley, Sr.
Brenda M. Giles

Brenda M. Giles, 77, of Chattanooga, went to her heavenly home Thursday, August 14, 2025. She is preceded in death by her parents, Oliver and Vergie Taylor; brothers, Bob Wolfe and Eddie Taylor; and sisters, Judy ... more

Brenda M. Giles
Melanie Dobbs Gibbs
Hamilton County 911 Dispatcher

Melanie Dobbs Gibbs, 62, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, passed away on August 11, 2025. Born in Cookeville, Tn., on April 30, 1963, she was the eldest daughter of the late William Parks Dobbs, Jr. and Diane Matthews Dobbs, ... more

Melanie Dobbs Gibbs
Danny Edgar Long
Played With The Minnesota Twins, Was An Electrician And Accomplished Gardener

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Danny Edgar Long who passed away peacefully on August 13, 2025. Danny was born on Oct. 11, 1948, to Lauria Marie Long and Edgar "Bug" Chester Long. He grew up in Calhoun, ... more

Danny Edgar Long
Clare “GG” Lurz Emery
School Psychologist, Devout Catholic, And Potter

Clare “GG” Lurz Emery, 86, died peacefully in her home on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on December 9, 1938, but later moved to Atlanta, Georgia, where she lived ... more

Clare “GG” Lurz Emery
Walter F. Williams
Longtime Chattanooga Attorney And Judge

The Honorable Judge Walter F. Williams was born on July 20, 1952, and passed from this life into the next on August 8, 2025. He was born to Velma Lee, growing up in the Westside Housing Projects and by all accounts was ... more

Walter F. Williams
Rodney Edward Ballard
Larger Than Life And Loved His Family And Friends Wholeheartedly

Rodney Edward Ballard, of East Ridge, Tennessee, passed away surrounded by loved ones on August 13, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born and raised in East Ridge to Edward and Jane Ballard on March ... more

Rodney Edward Ballard
Foster Yates, Jr.
Retired Industrial Painter, Avid Golfer And Fisherman

Chattanooga native Foster Yates, Jr., 71, passed away on August 9. A proud, 37-year member of the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT), Foster retired as an industrial painter and active member of the ... more

Foster Yates, Jr.
Alice Sue Fleming McCullough
Retired From GPS And Lived To 100

Alice Sue Fleming McCullough, 100, of Chattanooga, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday August 13, 2025. She passed away peacefully in her sleep. Born April 8, 1925, in Springfield, Mo., Sue was the daughter ... more

Alice Sue Fleming McCullough
William David Witt, Sr.
Retired As A Derailment Specialist With Norfolk Southern

William David Witt, Sr., 77, of Tellico Plains, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, August 14, 2025. He grew up in Chattanooga and graduated from Notre Dame High School. He went to work for Norfolk Southern. He retired ... more

William David Witt, Sr.
Stanley Everette Brumlow
U.S. Air Force Veteran And Retired From Combustion/ABB

Stanley Everette Brumlow, 87, of Chattanooga, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at home with family by his side. Stan was born July 8, 1938 in Soddy, Tn., the son of Earl Glenn and Margaret Aldine ... more

Stanley Everette Brumlow
Ralph Clifford "Cliff" Goodlet, Jr.
Computer Expert, Fitness Enthusiast, And Avid Short Wave Radio Listener

Ralph Clifford "Cliff" Goodlet, Jr., 75, of Rock Springs, Georgia, was a man of deep faith and transitioned to an eternal life free of illness and pain on August 12, 2025. Preceding Cliff in death were his parents, Ralph ... more

Ralph Clifford "Cliff" Goodlet, Jr.
Kevin Andrew Seals
Known For His Sense Of Humor And Deep Dedication To Family

Kevin Andrew Seals, 37, of Signal Mountain, passed away on Monday, August 11, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. Kevin was born on July 28, 1988 to Ernest Seals and Judy Hurt. He graduated from Sequatchie County High ... more

Kevin Andrew Seals
Rodney D. Day
Held Long Career With The Chattanooga Fire Department

Rodney D. Day, 73, of Chattanooga, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, August 12, 2025. Rodney was preceded in death by his parents, Chief Marvin J. Day and Bonnie Murphy Day. He proudly served the Chattanooga ... more

Rodney D. Day
Clare “GG” Lurz Emery
Clare “GG” Lurz Emery
  • 8/15/2025

Clare “GG” Lurz Emery, 86, died peacefully in her home on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on December 9, 1938, but ... more

Group Of GPS Soccer Parents Stand Behind Coach Winecoff
  • 8/17/2025

A group of Girls Preparatory School parents said they are standing behind Coach Patrick Winecoff, who resigned after GPS administration said a pattern of hazing had been found in the GPS soccer program. Megan Cover, GPS Head of School, wrote a letter to parents on Saturday saying an investigation had turned up soccer initiations that were embarrassing and hurtful to some students and their parents. She said coach Winecoff had offered his resignation and she accepted. The parents ... more

Golf Notebook: Tennessee Four-Ball Returns To The Country Club
Golf Notebook: Tennessee Four-Ball Returns To The Country Club
  • 8/17/2025

The 55 th Tennessee Four-Ball Championship will be held this week at The Country Club, making its fourth appearance at the Morristown layout. Thirty-six teams will be competing ... more

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