All Obituaries

Doris Marie Haven, 61, of Chattanooga, went to be with the Lord, Friday, September 29, 2023. She loved to cook, flowers and gardening. She wanted a swimming pool. She was predeceased by her parents, Donald Koons & Wanda Koons; sister, Kimberly Lynn Wells. Survivors include her husband, Paul Haven; brothers, Donnie Koons, Ronnie (Lora) Koons, Wayne (Charlotte) Koons, Jerry Annie) Koons; sister, Lisa (Michael) Baker; many nieces & nephews; sisters-in-law, Trudy Haven, Barbara...

Bobby Frank Hall, Jr., 64, of Chattanooga, TN, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, September 24, 2023. He enjoyed working with his hands and building things. He had a variety of interests, he was well read and enjoyed writing. He loved music. He was best known for his witty sense of humor. He was predeceased by his father, Bobby F. Hall, Sr.; sister, Marianna Hall. Survivors include his wife, Debbie Hall; daughter, Meleeza (Cameron) Watts; mother, Virginia Hall; sisters, Leah (George)...

Gladys Dora Quinn, 75, of Apison, TN passed away Saturday, September 23, 2023. She was of the Church of God faith, loved her family and lived her entire life in Apison except the last few years that she lived with her daughter in Ooltewah. All of her life she took great joy in always helping people, that was her passion in life. She was formerly employed at Collegedale Caseworks for many years, prior to that she worked at Dynatronics Corp. She was predeceased by her husband of 48 years, Earl...

Maria Antonieta Romo, age 72, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2023.  

Tina Darlene Smith, 62 of Red Bank passed away Friday, September 15, 2023. Tina was a faithful member of Ashland Terrace Baptist Church where she was a charter member. She never met a stranger and embraced everyone completely. She was always happy and eager to greet everyone. She was a very passionate Vols fan as well. She loved her family above all. She was predeceased by her parents, Ralph and Frankie Morgan. Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Bogie Smith; daughter, Brittany...

Billy S. Arant, Jr., M.D. of Chattanooga died on September 12, 2023 after a long illness. He was a native South Carolinian-born in Greer on August 21, 1940 and raised in Pageland. He is preceded in death by his parents Billy S. Arant, Sr. and Helen H. Arant. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Margaret Jackson Arant; daughter Meghan Thompson and her husband, Jason; son Peter Arant and his wife, Alicia; sister Anna Seastrunk; five grandchildren, Caleb Thompson, Maisie Thompson, Rosie...

Mrs. Zoe "Koody" Spanks Hartung died peacefully in Whitwell, TN on September 11, 2023 at the age of 68. Zoe is survived by her husband, Mike Hartung and sons, Aaron Hartung and Lance Hartung; siblings, Holly Jamison of Edgewater, Florida and Deborah Ryder of Rangeley, Maine. Zoe is preceded in death by Zoa and Jack Spanks from Quincy (Squantum) Massachusetts. Zoe was born on October 4, 1954, in Quincy (Squantum) Massachusetts to Jack and Zoa Spanks. Zoe graduated from Chandler School for...

Leslie Thomas Ray, age 80, of Fort Payne, Alabama, passed away Friday, September 8, 2023 in Fort Payne, Alabama. Leslie was born June 13, 1943 in Muscogee County, Georgia. A private interment will be conducted at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Covenant Funeral & Crematory.  

James P. Anderson, Jr. James P. Anderson, Jr., of Signal Mountain, a Chattanooga attorney since 1960, died September 6, 2023 at the age of 90, due to complications from a fall. He was the son of the late Dr. James P. Anderson and Martha Anderson of Nashville. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 58 years, Barbara Tyson Anderson, whom he missed every day since her passing in 2017. Jim attended Wake Forest University and after serving in the Army in Europe, graduated from...

Dennis Charles O'Daniel, 79, of Hixson, died on Sept. 4 as a result of complications due to Alzheimer's disease. Dennis was born on May 26, 1944 in Athens, Tennessee.  He went on to serve his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam conflict. He worked for years at Buster Brown. He would spend hours at night, poring over his Bible to prepare to teach Sunday School at church. In his spare time, he was an avid sports card collector. He also enjoyed watching sports,...