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...
Michael Bower
Jan 13, 2026
Michael was born in Key West, Florida, at a Naval Base & later lived in a home in Sunrise, FL. With a pool.. He was on the swim team in High school and was able to achieve the goal of being a certified Dive Instructor. He loved the water so much. He went fishing when ever he could & owned...
Cal Kent Quarles
Jan 12, 2026
Cal Kent Quarles, age 62, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, passed away Monday, January 12, 2026.
Kevin Blair Wilson
Jan 9, 2026
Collegedale City Judge and attorney, Kevin Blair Wilson, passed away on January 9, 2026, at home cared for by his loved ones. Kevin graduated from Southern Adventist University in 1978 and obtained a J.D. from the University of Tennessee College of Law in 1981 where he met his wife to be, Scarlett. They opened a law practice in Chattanooga in...
Danny Lee Gann
Jan 6, 2026
Danny Lee Gann, 64, passed away peacefully at home on January 6, 2026, after a short illness. Danny was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He spent his early life in Ooltewah, Tennessee, and later in the surrounding areas until he found his permanent forever home on Lookout Mountain, Georgia. He was born to Walter Gerald and Mattie Lee (Brown) Gann on...
Jo Ann Coe
Jan 2, 2026
JoAnn "Teddy" Coe, 82, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2026. Born on May 2, 1943, in Norfolk, Virginia, she was the beloved daughter of the late Red and Lovie Pollard. A devoted wife to Roger Coe for 50 wonderful years, Teddy's love and laughter filled every room she entered. A proud mother, she is survived by...
Dorothy Gregg Beach
Jan 2, 2026
Dorothy Gregg Beach, affectionately known as "Dottie," peacefully passed away with her family by her side, on Friday, January 2, 2026, at the age of 88, due to heart failure. Dottie dedicated her life to education, family, and service. She graduated from City High School and the University of Tennessee, earning her bachelors in Education and advanced degrees in Chemistry...
Kenneth Gene Laughlin
Dec 25, 2025
Kenneth Gene Laughlin, age 68, of Collegedale, TN, passed away at home on December 25, 2025. Ken was born on May 15, 1957 in New Market, VA to EJ and Shirley Laughlin. He graduated from Shenandoah Valley Academy in 1975 and attended Andrews University, graduating in 1981with a BA degree. Ken taught English in South Korea and Los Angeles, CA...
Carolyn Keown
Dec 25, 2025
Carolyn Sue Keown, 80, of Ooltewah, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, December 25, 2025. Carolyn, often referred to as Sue by friends and family, always put her family first. She raised five children and shared a loving marriage with her husband, Lonnie, for 65 years. Sue enjoyed gardening and long rides through the Smoky Mountains. She especially looked forward to...
Connie B Wallen
Dec 24, 2025
Connie B. Wallen, 76, of Ringgold, Georgia, went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, December 24, 2025. She loved flower gardening. She also enjoyed remodeling her house. Her favorite thing was spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her parents, Frank & Dorothy Brumley and her brother, Kenneth Brumley. Survivors include her daughter, Sabrina...
Esther Lee Cleven
Dec 23, 2025
Esther Lee Cleven, 93, of Ooltewah, Tennessee, passed away, Tuesday, December 23, 2025. She was a life-long member of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church. She was the State Regent of the Daughters of the American Revolution in multiple states. She was also a member of the United Daughter's of the Confederacy. She was a member of Republican Women's Association. She was...
Eric Bruce Arp
Dec 23, 2025
Eric Bruce "Pete" Arp, of Georgetown, TN, passed away Tuesday, December 23, 2025. He was 87. He was at home, surrounded by his family, after a hard‑fought battle with Parkinson's and other health issues. He is now at peace with his son, Chip. He retired early from Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 43 after 39 years. After retiring from Plumbers and...
Brent Nealson Cox
Dec 21, 2025
Brent Nealson Cox was born in Montgomery, Alabama, with a bunch of nines: 9/9/72, 9:42 pm, weighed 9 pounds. His parents were Wallace Oneal Cox and Janice Sue Conerly. Graduated from Bass Memorial Academy in 1991, attended Southern Adventist University from 1991 to '92, and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in finance from Auburn University at Montgomery in 2006....
Francis Clay Seneker
Dec 19, 2025
The Reverend Francis Clay Seneker was taken into the Eternal Kingdom Friday, December 19, 2025, to receive the fullness of God's Promise of Grace, to all who trust and believe in Him. Clay always felt blessed that his life had consisted of as much variety as it did. He enlisted into the U. S. Army Reserves in 1957, his junior...
Wendy Lea Murray
Dec 16, 2025
Wendy Lea Murray, 65, of Rossville, Georgia, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, December 16, 2025. She was a Christian and of the Baptist faith. For 30 years Wendy served as a nurse at Erlanger Health, a career she truly loved and embraced as her calling. She cared for her patients with skill, kindness, and unwavering empathy, often going...
Betty Jane Cresswell
Dec 8, 2025
Betty Jane Taylor Cresswell was called home on December 8, 2025 to spend eternity with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in whom she placed her trust for salvation in 1954. Born October 5th, 1930 in Alpharetta Ga. as the youngest of two girls to Herman and Gertrude Taylor. The family moved to St.Elmo, Tennessee sometime around 1940 to work...
Richard Anthony Jones
Dec 4, 2025
Richard Anthony Jones Sr, 71, of East Ridge, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2025. He was a member of Bartlebaugh Baptist Church. He loved Tennessee Football and Bowling. He worked in heavy duty truck parts most of his life. He was predeceased by his parents, Robert Louis Jones and Elizabeth Murphy Hall, Step Daughter Brittany Taylor. Survivors include...
Joanne Gilliland Whitehead
Dec 4, 2025
JoAnne Gilliland Whitehead, 91, from Hixson, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on December 4, 2025. She was born in Chattanooga Tennessee on July 23, 1934, and graduated from Central High School. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frederick Carlos (Buck) and Marjorie (Jo) Gilliland; brother Frederick Carlos (Bucky) Gilliland III, and former husband Paul W. Whitehead. She is survived...
Harold Newton Nelson
Nov 30, 2025
Harold Newton Nelson, 79, of Ringgold, Georgia, went home, Sunday, November 30, 2025. He was a member of Pathway Baptist Church. He loved Georgia Football and race cars. He enjoyed going to the races. He was predeceased by his parents Isaac Newton Nelson & Margaret Holcomb Nelson; son, Timothy Tyrone Nelson; sister, Ann Hayes. Survivors include his wife of 59...
Casey Michelle Darley
Nov 24, 2025
Casey Michelle Darley Crane, age 42, passed away on November 24, 2025. She was a resident of Chattanooga, Tennessee. Casey was born in Waycross, Georgia, to her mother Peggy Stewart Darley (Ricky Johnson) of Apison, Tennessee, and the late Henry Mitchell Darley. She is survived by her two sons, Ethan Crane of Apison, Tennessee, and Caleb Crane of Gainesville, Georgia;...
