Obituaries

Chattanooga, Tennessee Obituaries

Mary Magdalene Lee

Mary Magdalene Lee

May 30, 2026

Mary was born in Guild, Tn. on October 12, 1946, the baby of four daughters born to Barney and Eunice (Gibson) Lee. Mary graduated from Marion County High School in 1964 and went on to earn her BS from Lee University in Secretarial Science in 1968. Mary was extremely proud to be a Lee University graduate. She kept a drawing...

Barbara Jean Clay

Barbara Jean Clay

May 30, 2026

Barbara Jean Clay, a beloved mother, grandmother, and community trailblazer, passed away on May 30, 2026, at the age of 93. Born on September 7, 1932, Barbara lived a life defined by dedication, service, and love for her family and community.

Barbara made history as the first meter maid hired in the City of Chattanooga in May 1961, breaking barriers and...

George Douglas

George Douglas

May 30, 2026

On Saturday, May 30, 2026, George "Johnny" Douglas passed away to be with the Lord peacefully at home, surrounded by his family. He was 89 years old.

Originally from Hale Town, TN, Johnny was a graduate of Marion County High School. In the early 1960s, he and his beloved wife, Sharon Virginia Paris Douglas, moved to Chattanooga, Tennessee, where they raised...

Mardee Francis Schlosser

Mardee Francis Schlosser

May 30, 2026

Mardee Francis Schlosser, of Hixson, Tennessee, formerly of Flint, Michigan, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2026, surrounded by love.

Mardee was born on July 9, 1949, to the late Lewellyn "Luke" Spencer and Florence Spencer. She graduated from Ainsworth High School with the Class of 1968. She worked at Fisher Body in Flint, Michigan, from 1972 to 1976.

On September 21,...

Gennie Lynn Rymal

Gennie Lynn Rymal

May 28, 2026

Gennie Lynn Rymal, 66, of Higdon, Alabama, gone to sleep, waiting on Jehovah to call her, Thursday, May 28, 2026. She was a member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses - Trenton. She enjoyed traveling and she loved animals. She will be missed very much.

She was predeceased by her parents.

Survivors include her husband, Brian Rymal; daughter, Cynthia (Joe) Allen; son,...

Sarah Denise Staton

Sarah Denise Staton

May 24, 2026

Sarah Denise (Marshall) Staton, the loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to all, passed away peacefully May 24th, 2026 with her family by her side.

Sarah was born April 26th, 1979 in the city of Chattanooga and remained a lifetime resident. In 2001 she married her best friend, Darrel Staton, and started a family with him, taking care of her daughter...

Sean Mark Sewell

Sean Mark Sewell

May 23, 2026

Sean Mark Sewell, the beloved son, husband, father, and friend to many, has gone to be with his Savior.

He was predeceased by his mother, Judy Sewell.

Survivors include his wife, Crystal; sons, Greyson and Preston; father, Dewey Sewell; mother and stepfather, Alicia and Don Smith; sisters, Tia and Amanda.

Sean loved with all his heart and lived every day to...

Sharon Haynes

Sharon Haynes

May 20, 2026

Sharon L. Haynes of Chattanooga, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 20, at Memorial Hospital.

She was born on November 2, 1962, in Clanton, Alabama, to the late Jimmy and Mabel Henderson. Sharon was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and sister who cherished her family above all else.

Sharon was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Jimmy and Mabel Henderson;...

Joseph Nathaniel Weir Jr.

Joseph Nathaniel Weir Jr.

May 9, 2026

Joe Weir, 100, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Saturday, May 9, 2026. A 1944 graduate of Red Bank High School, where he played football, basketball, and baseball, Joe went on to graduate from Lipscomb University with a degree in metallurgy. He dedicated 35 years of his career to Wheland Foundry, serving as the plant metallurgist.

A lifelong...

J. Hartly Echerd

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

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

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

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

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

David Ray Jones

Apr 3, 2026

David Ray Jones, age 91, of Wildwood, Georgia, passed away Friday, April 3, 2026.

Gary Laine Evans

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

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

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

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

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...

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