Sanford Lee "Butch" Scoggins Jr
Jul 15, 2026
Sanford Lee "Butch" Scoggins, Jr. of Chattanooga, Tennessee, departed this life on
July 15, 2026.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Glenda Scoggins, his parents; Sanford Lee and
Cansadie Scoggins, Sr., sister, Lisa Scoggins and brother, Robert Scoggins.
Butch is survived by sisters; Charlotte Lunsford, Bernice (Rick) Phillips and Patricia
Albritton, brothers; Chris (Deedee) Scoggins, Michael Scoggins and Matthew Scoggins.
Also, survived by several...
Walter Lee Crox
Jul 14, 2026
Walter Lee Crox, 82, of Cleveland, TN, passed away, Tuesday, July 14, 2026.
He was predeceased by his wife, Barbara Helen Roberts Crox, parents, Ben M. Crox, Jr. and Virginia Fike Crox.
Surviving him are his daughter and son-in-law, Bambi Crox (Steve) Johns; son and daughter-in-law, Walter L. (Cathy) Crox, Jr.; daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer Crox (Barry) Evans; son, Ben M. "Mac"...
Gerald Arthur Gee
Jul 14, 2026
Gerald Gee entered the Gates of Heaven on July 14, 2026 at the age of 72 peacefully at his home in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Gerald lived a life of quiet depth - a man of faith, learning, and genuine warmth who found meaning in every chapter his life presented him. Born on the last day of 1953 in Bradford, Pennsylvania, he...
Larry Thomas Oakes
Jul 12, 2026
Larry Thomas Oakes (Tuffy), died peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on Sunday, July 12, 2026. Born July 27, 1949, to Wilbur and Dorothy Oakes, he grew up in North Chattanooga, attending The Baylor School and graduating from the University of Tennessee Chattanooga. He was a member of the Sigma Chi fraternity.
He married Nancy Watson in 1973, and they raised...
Rosemary Lynn Rayfield
Jul 10, 2026
Rosemary Lynn Rayfield, 50, of Lafayette, GA entered her heavenly home on July 10, 2026. Born on May 18, 1976, Rosemary was the child of Elane & James Rayfield. She attended Ringgold High School.
Rosemary was known for her love of crafting, thrifting, and cooking. She was a proud Nonna, who enjoyed spending time with her grandsons and spoiling them any...
Charlie Morgan
Jul 10, 2026
Charlie Morgan, of Red Bank, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 10, 2026, at the age of 74.
Charlie was born on June 4, 1952, to the late Oather Alex Morgan and Flora Jean Morgan.
He is survived by his loving wife, Karen Morgan; his son, Heath Morgan (Leslie) ; his daughters, Jennifer Morgan Griffin and Shelly Morgan Holdren; and his...
Edna Marie Oris
Jul 8, 2026
Edna Marie (Ogden) Oris, 95 years of age, of Hixson, Tennessee passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2026.Edna was born on September 25, 1930 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of Walter Ogden and Edna (Kraft) Ogden.
Edna graduated from Philadelphia High School for Girls in 1948. She married George Albert Kephart in April 1949 and lived in Philadelphia before...
Christopher Wayne Joy
Jul 5, 2026
Christopher Wayne Joy, 65, of Madisonville, Tennessee, passed away, on July 5, 2026. He was born on November 21, 1960, in Griffin, Georgia to Roland and Sue Joy. After graduating from Collegedale Academy in Collegedale, Tennessee in 1978 Chris worked at McKee Baking Company for over 30 years and built a rewarding career as a key leader in the Environmental...
Linda Marie Hammill
Jul 1, 2026
Linda Marie Hamill (Hale), age 71, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2026. She was born on April 3, 1955, in Manchester, Tennessee, and spent most of her life in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Linda worked in sales for many years, where she was known for her friendly personality and ability to connect with people. Outside of work, she found joy in life's...
Jeffery Garland Babb Sr.
Jun 22, 2026
The world is a lesser place with the absence of Jeffery Garland Babb Sr., 84, of Chattanooga, Tennessee. Jeffery passed away, Monday, June 22, 2026 at his home in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He will be immortal through the many, many fond memories and good deeds shared by the untold numbers that called Jeff, friend and brother. He was a member of...
Kenneth Bud Craven
Jun 20, 2026
Buddy was born December 27, 1943 in Ladson, SC. While Buddy had other jobs, he was a truck driver, and spent most of his working years driving 48 states and Canada. Buddy married Etta Ann Craven, the love of his life, June 15, 1964. When Buddy was not with Ann, her name was on his lips.
Buddy was preceded in...
Janice Jae Wilkinson
Jun 16, 2026
Janice Jae Wilkinson, 77, of Soddy Daisy, passed away, Tuesday, June 16th, 2026 surrounded by her children and grand children.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Wilkinson, and her parents, Lillian and Emil White.
She will be dearly missed by her son Christopher (Barbara) Davisson of Cleveland, Ohio, daughter Jenny (Chris) McCreary of Soddy Daisy, son, Ron...
Deborah Joyce Barnes-Gable Williams
Jun 7, 2026
Deborah Joyce Barnes-Gable Williams, age 68, passed away peacefully on June 7th, 2026.
Deborah's life was defined by her quiet resilience, her personal passions, and her unwavering faith. She loved God and Jesus deeply, carrying her faith with her through all of life's moments.
When her grandchildren were young, Deborah was a steady presence in their lives, helping to raise them during...
Darlene Marie Bowman
May 30, 2026
Darlene Ross Ausmus MacDermid Bowman, age 91, passed away May 30, 2026. She was born in Galesburg, Illinois to Ethel and Herman Lavely but spent her adult life in Murfreesboro where she was a teacher. Darlene received her undergraduate degree from MTSC and her masters from MTSU. She began teaching grade 5 at Reeves Rogers in 1965. Later she taught...
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
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
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
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
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
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...
