Dorothy Pearl Arnold Fann

Local Artist, Lecturer, And Writer

Dorothy Pearl Arnold Fann, affectionately known as Dee to many, was called home to eternity on October 20, 2024, at the age of 92. A native of Browder, Ky., Dorothy was the eldest of five children born to the late Eldon ... more

Kimiko Kawasaki Nicely

Accomplished Painter, Seamstress, Gardener, And Avid Reader

Kimiko Kawasaki Nicely transitioned from this life in her home, surrounded by her family, on Friday, October 11, at the age of 96. She was born in Tokyo, Japan on Oct. 5, in the year of the dragon. Kimi was a descendant ... more

Timothy Rex Gardner

Grandpa Of 9 Worked For Walter A. Wood, Engstrom Services

Timothy Rex Gardner, fondly known as “Grandpa” to his nine grandchildren, passed away at the age of 69 on October 20th, 2024. He was born on September 23, 1955, at Hamilton Air Force Base in California. Tim ... more

Jason Wayne Chastain

Student At Orange Grove Had A Contagious Smile And Laugh

Jason Wayne Chastain, 54, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on October 21, 2024. He was a student/resident of Orange Grove Center since September 1976 – 2024. He graduated from the Children’s Services ... more

Daisy Mae Ford

Longtime LPN At Erlanger And Faithful Member Of Mt. Canaan Missionary Baptist Church

Daisy Mae Ford, 94, of Chattanooga, our cherished mother and grandmother slipped quietly into eternal rest on Saturday, October 12, 2024, in her home. Born on March 31, 1930, in Huntsville, Al., to Pinkie Battle Cawthorne ... more

Edna Deone McDowell Hart

Known For Her Indomitable Spirit And Versatile Career

Edna Deone McDowell Hart, 81, passed away peacefully in her home in Chickamauga, Georgia, on October 19, 2024. Born on Feb. 23, 1943, Deone was known for her indomitable spirit and versatile career, which included roles ... more

John Dennis Horne

U.S. Army Veteran, Attorney, And Selfless Family Man

John Dennis Horne, 77, passed away on October 18, 2024. Born on April 5, 1947, in Buffalo, NY, John was the son of Muriel Eugenie Roth Horne (Emmy) and John Purcell Horne (Jack). After his early years in New York and Virginia, ... more

Romanzia Humphrey

Fostered And Adopted Over 20 Children And Was A Mentor

Romanzia Humphrey, 78, passed away on October 9, 2024, at her residence in Ooltewah, Tennessee. She was born on June 20, 1946, to Ruben Sanders and Willie Mae Irvin. Romanzia lived many years in Queens, N.Y., where she ... more

Sam Body

Truck Driver For Red Food, Volkswagen, McDaniel Trucking

Jerry Samuel “Sam” Body, 59, of Ringgold, Georgia passed away Saturday, October 19, 2024. He was born on August 14, 1965 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Sam was raised in the Chattanooga–North Georgia area. He graduated from ... more

Linda Jenkins

Devoted Mother, Wife, And Friend And Member At Abba's House

Linda “Lyn” Jenkins was born in Mobile, Al., and moved to Tennessee to create a life which she loved here in Chattanooga. She was an amazing loving devoted faithful mother, wife, friend, and a faithful member of Abba’s House ... more

Deborah Sutton Smith

Retired From Unum After Many Years

Deborah Sutton Smith, 70, of Rossville, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 20, 2024, at a local health care facility. Debbie had lived most of her life in the Rossville area where she was a 1972 graduate ... more

Wille George Sorrells

U.S. Army Veteran Lived Life To Its Fullest

Wille George Sorrells, affectionately known as "Cigar," peacefully passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2024. A proud veteran of the United States Army, he served his country with honor in the late 1970s. He was a cherished ... more

Sydney “Syd” Dickson

Sydney “Syd” Dickson, 90, of Chattanooga, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 19, 2024. He was preceded in death by his two daughters, Cindy Dickson and Donna Azari. Survivors include his wife of 39 years, ... more

Allene Bledsoe Gossman

Longtime Teacher In Tennessee, Georgia, And Texas

Allene Bledsoe Gossman, 74, passed away on Friday, October 18, 2024, following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She died peacefully in the early morning hours with her loving niece by her side. She was ... more

Charles David Morgan

Had A Fulfilling Career The With Boys Club Of Chattanooga

Charles David Morgan, 62, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2024, at Memorial Hospital. Born on Dec. 28, 1961, to Robert “Sonny” and Catherine Louise Morgan, he grew up in Chattanooga’s Spencer J. McCallie Homes, where ... more

Tyree Newton, Sr.

Tyree Newton, Sr., 80, passed away on October 21, 2024, in Chattanooga. Arrangements are by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 423 622-9995. more

Patricia “Patty” Harwood

Devoted Homemaker Loved Genealogy And Reading

Patricia “Patty” Harwood, 89, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2024. She was born on March 21, 1935, in Chattanooga, to the late Thomas Loyd Seitz and Ara Zoe Dell Seitz. Patty graduated ... more

Peggy Whitmire Sims

Known For Her Kind Heart, Sharp Wit, And Unwavering Support For Those She Held Dear

Peggy Whitmire Sims, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on the morning of October 18, 2024. Peggy was 81. Born and raised in Signal Mountain, Tennessee, Peggy married Charles Vernon Sims, with ... more

Myron "Bruce" Evans

U.S. Army Veteran Had A Vibrant Personality And Was An Avid Sports Fan

Myron "Bruce" Evans, a resident of Inglewood, California, passed away in Los Angeles on September 29, 2024. Born on Feb. 1, 1957, in Chattanooga, Bruce was the cherished son of Jesse Evans and Carrie Jackson. He was a ... more

Michael “Mike” Reagan

Longtime Member Of International Union Of Elevator Constructors Local #93

Michael “Mike” Reagan, 69, of Soddy Daisy, Tennessee, passed away on October 18, 2024, at his home. He was a 1973 graduate of Tyner High School. Mike was a member of the International Union of Elevator Constructors ... more