James Harvey Ledford, 71, of Chattanooga, passed away on March 9, 2023 at a Hospice Care Center. He was predeceased by his parents, Leon Ledford & Camilla L. Hester and brother, Doug Ledford, all of Hixson, TN. He is survived by his sons, James (Josey) Ledford and Jerry Ledford; grandchildren, Brandy (Frankie) Smith, Zackery Ledford and Magan L. Kilgore; great-granddaughters, Selena, Bella, Clara and Lowery; brother, Denver (Blenda) Ledford; sisters, Jean Mansell, Patti Wagner and Mary...

Jeffery Allen Staten passed away and entered the arms of Christ on March 4, 2023. Jeff leaves behind his fiancé, Blue Romero; two children, Jerilynn and Jeffery; parents, Reid Staten and Lisa Gardner; step-parents, Steve Gardner and Laura Booth, and siblings, Lindsey Booth, Amanda Gardner, Billy Gardner, and Sarah Staten. Jeff was preceded in death by his big brother, Daniel and grandparents Chester and Sharon Hacker and Frank and Margaret Staten. Jeff also leaves behind amazing...

Joanne Valdes Swanson passed away on March 3rd, 2023 at the age of 74.  She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Thomas W Swanson and her children, Suzanne and Sherry, her brother Ray, her sisters Janice and Lenora, two grandsons Tommy & Dylan and many cousins, nieces and nephews. Joanne was born in Savannah, GA in 1948 to Joseph Richard Valdes and Gloria Johnson Olstrom but was raised in Tampa, FL where she attended the original Jefferson High School as a proud West Tampa...

Dan Phillips, 76, of Graysville, GA passed away Friday, February 24, 2023 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Dan attended LaSalle University Ext. and was a graduate of Worsham College of Mortuary Science. He served in the funeral industry for more than 50 years as a licensed funeral director and embalmer in the states of GA, TN, NC & IL. Dan was a member of New Liberty Baptist Church where he enjoyed teaching Sunday School and writing Bible studies. He was Past Master of his masonic...

John Charles Russell, 79, of Ringgold, GA, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, February 19, 2023. He was a member of Boynton Baptist Church in Ringgold. He was a licensed & ordained pastor for many years. He was predeceased by his loving wife, Diane Russell; daughter, Renee Russell; parents, Melvin & Maggie Russell; several siblings. Survivors include his daughter, Tammy (Andrew) Chastain; son, Chuck (Carolyn) Russell; brother, Cecil (Viola) Russell; nine grandchildren; papa the...

Patricia Yvonne (Ward) Kimbro, 80, of Cleveland, passed away on Tuesday, Thursday, February 16, 2023. She was a member of Chattanooga First Seventh-Day Adventist Church. She worked at McKee Baking for 35 years. She was predeceased by her parents, Tom & Lorene Ward; brother, Dickie Ward. Survivors include her husband, David Kimbro.

Leonard Randall "Randy" Daniel, 56, passed away on February 13th, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family. His unwavering courage in his battle for healing is an inspiring legacy of faith and perseverance. After graduating from Tyner High School, he fully dedicated his life to Christ through Young Life. While a student at UTC Randy was an active member of the Chattanooga Singers and the Singing Mocs. Randy was a co-owner of Bates Raintree Florist along with his sister Amy. He...

Sports referees across the nation can breathe easier knowing that super fan Bob Anderson will no longer be second guessing their calls. Robert C. (Bob) Anderson of Signal Mountain, Tennessee passed on to greater glory recently at the age of 94. His long life was well lived. Bob was born in 1928 and raised in Whiting, Indiana, the only child of Clarence and Mildred. From playing marbles as a little kid to football, basketball, baseball and track, “all the sports,” in high school...

Linda Sue Burrell, 70, of Murphy, NC, passed away, Saturday, February 4, 2023. She loved the outdoors and enjoyed her yard, growing flowers and just making it beautiful. She also enjoyed her bird feeders and hummingbird feeders along with her wind chimes on the porch. She loved to be next to the creek at her place. Survivors include her sons, Kyle (Candice) Lance, Matthew Dockery, Adam Dockery; grandchildren, Abel Lance, Darrell Cothren & Taylor Dockery; brothers, David (Gail) Burrell,...

Chris Davis, 59, of Hixson, passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2023. He was born and raised in Soddy-Daisy and graduated from UTC in 1985 where he was a member of Sigma Chi. He remained an active member of the alumni. Chris loved fishing, golfing and most importantly his family. He was predeceased by his father, Gene Davis. Survivors include his wife, Joanie Davis; son, Blake (Suzana) Davis; daughter, Sarah (Barry) Stutheit; grandson, Xavier; mother, Sis Davis; sister, Karen (Rob) Burge;...