J. Hartly Echerd
Apr 19, 2026
J. Hartly Echerd, 72, of Ooltewah, Tennessee, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, Sunday, April 19, 2026. He was a local attorney for Unum Provident for over 20 years.
He was predeceased by his loving wife, Rona Carlos Echerd; father, John Echerd.
Survivors include his daughter Laura (Brooks) Slayton; grandson, Griffin Slayton; mother, Kathryn Echerd; siblings, Cynda Holmes, Amy Fowler....
Teresa Annette (DeFur) Hicks
Apr 15, 2026
Teresa Annette (DeFur) Hicks, 65, of Chattanooga, passed away on April 15,2026 after a courageous battle with leukemia. She dedicated her career to nursing, working at Memorial and Erlanger hospitals, as well as other facilities in the area She was also the proud owner of Sweet T’s cupcakes.
She was preceded in death by her mother Barbara Webb DeFur and many...
Thelma Iola Fulgham
Apr 14, 2026
With heavy but grateful hearts, we say goodbye to our beloved Iola Fulgham, who passed away peacefully in her sleep on April 14, 2026 at the age of 88. Iola was a kind, radiant, and deeply loving soul. Born in the small town of Moline, Kansas, Iola carried a warm light with her wherever she went. She loved Jesus with...
Laurie Clara Malone
Apr 12, 2026
Laurie Clara Malone AKA: "Laurie Jean", 63, of Red Bank, TN, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, April 12, 2026. She loved worshiping with her family at Shiloh Baptist Church. Even though she was little, she was larger than life. She loved the Tennessee Vols, and she was Donald Trump's biggest little fan. She loved camping and spending time...
Mary Anne Moser
Apr 3, 2026
Mary Anne Olka Moser, 79, passed away on April 3, 2026. She was born on December 26, 1946 in Oak Ridge, TN. She was the daughter of the late Howard R. and Anne M. Olka of Oak Ridge.
After graduation, Mary worked most of her life as a secretary and she especially enjoyed working with Melvin A. and Sonia Young, the...
David Ray Jones
Apr 3, 2026
David Ray Jones, age 91, of Wildwood, Georgia, passed away Friday, April 3, 2026.
Gary Laine Evans
Mar 13, 2026
Gary Laine Evans passed away after a short illness on March 13th, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born on January 12th, 1948, Gary's life was a testament to his dynamic personality, caring nature, and natural ability to make everyone laugh. If you knew him, you loved him.
Gary's early education was at Allen School followed by Bradley Central...
Charles "Chuck" Arthur Cox
Mar 10, 2026
Charles A. (Chuck) Cox, age 89, of Ooltewah, TN passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
Chuck was born on July 8, 1936, in Midland, Michigan. He was the only child of Dorcie Cox and Lorena (Bergtold) Cox. He graduated from Midland High School in 1955 and married the love of his life, Sue Ann DeGeer on October 30, 1959. They...
Cheryl Denise Randolph
Mar 10, 2026
Cheryl Denise Jenkins Randolph, age 57, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, passed away, Tuesday March 10, 2026 at CHI Memorial Hospital, Chattanooga, Tennessee. Cheryl was a beloved wife, mother, daughter, grandmother and Aunt. Cheryl was a devout Christian, who loved the Lord. Cheryl was a member and the leader of the Praise team and piano player of the Lake Hills Church of...
Pamela Rae Southworth
Mar 7, 2026
Pamela Rae Southworth (Pritt), age 75, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2026.
She loved cats and was a foster mom to many fur babies. New Orleans was her favorite city and she was a loyal Saint's fan. She was in her happy place walking on the beach and searching for shells.
She is now resting in peace where...
Paul Andrew Weaver
Feb 28, 2026
Paul Andrew Weaver, 81, of Ringgold, GA, passed away, Saturday, February 28, 2026. He is a member and served as a greeter at Brainerd Baptist Church-North Georgia Campus. He loved horses, especially his old mare, Georgia. He was a life-long Georgia Bulldog football fan.
He was predeceased by his parents, John A. & Lorena Weaver; five siblings.
Survivors include his wife, Linda...
Richard Darrell Potter
Feb 27, 2026
Richard Darrell Potter, age 67, of Ooltewah, Tennessee, passed away Friday, February 27, 2026.
Charles Henry Southall Jr.
Feb 13, 2026
Charles Henry Southall Jr., age 79, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, passed away Friday, February 13, 2026 at a local healthcare facility after an extended illness.
Melissa Marie Johnson
Feb 9, 2026
Melissa Marie Johnson, 40, of Riceville, TN, passed away, Monday, February 9, 2026.
Melissa was born October 7, 1985, daughter of Michael Alan Johnson and Selena Kindelspire. Melissa was born in Miami and spent her early childhood there. She later moved to the west coast of Florida, where she lived through her late teenage years and early adulthood. During that time,...
Michael Eugene Oliver Sr.
Feb 9, 2026
Michael Eugene Oliver Sr., of Harrison, Tennessee, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, February 9, 2026, following a brief illness. Mike was a faithful attendee of Silverdale North Ooltewah and found great comfort and strength in his faith. He is now resting in peace, where his struggles will be no more.
Mike was born on August...
Ricky Lynn Hale
Feb 7, 2026
Ricky Hale, a devoted servant of God, a proud veteran, and a beloved family patriarch, passed away on February 7, 2026, at 10:41 AM. He was 73 years old.
Born on November 27, 1952, Ricky's life was defined by a steadfast commitment to the things he held dear: his country, his church, and his family. He proudly served in the United...
Orlinda Virginia Pickett
Feb 3, 2026
Orlinda Virginia Pickett, 79, of Chattanooga TN, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026 at Collegedale Life Care. Orlinda grew up in Chattanooga and went to Tyner High School. She worked at Shaw Industries where she retired in 2004 to take care of her mother, which she did for thirteen years. Orlinda gave her...
Roger Joseph Bourgeois
Jan 31, 2026
Roger Joseph Bourgeois, 73, of Birchwood, Tennessee, passed away on January 31, 2026.
Born in Acushnet, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late Albert and Dorothy (Chicoine) Bourgeois. Roger served in the U.S. Army, the Army Reserves, and the Army National Guard, and was the recipient of the Good Conduct Award.
Roger was an active member of Lakewood Baptist Church. He...
Dorothy Mae Coffman
Jan 28, 2026
Dorothy Mae Coffman, known lovingly as "Mamaw," passed away peacefully on January 28, 2026, at 92 years young. To her family, she was far more than a grandmother - she was a protector, a steady place to land, and the heart that held everyone together.
Born on November 11, 1933, Dorothy was one of eleven children from parents, Christian and Mary...
David Franklin Walker
Jan 18, 2026
David Franklin Walker, 79, of Ooltewah, died Sunday, January 18, 2026, at his residence.
He served four years in the U.S. Navy, including three tours of duty in the Vietnam War. He was a graduate of Fulton High School in Knoxville, and received his B.S. in business from ETSU. After graduating, he worked twenty-five years as a maintenance supervisor at Duracell...
