Obituaries

Chattanooga, Tennessee Obituaries

Hazel D Holmes

Hazel D Holmes

Oct 11, 2026

Hazel "Darlene" Holmes, 79, of Ooltewah, TN, passed away peacefully at home on October 11, 2026.

Darlene lived in St. Elmo and Lookout Valley, TN, Myrtle Beach, SC, Magnolia, Montgomery, and Tomball, TX, and spent 30+ years in Las Vegas, NV, before returning to the Chattanooga area in March 2021. She was a realtor for 40+ years, helping countless families find...

Mary Carlotta Wade

Mary Carlotta Wade

Oct 8, 2026

Mary Carlotta Wade, 74, Cleveland, TN, passed away, Thursday morning October 8, 2026. She was a retired seamstress from Rubbermaid. She also enjoyed sewing and crocheting items.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Douglas Wade; mother and father, Carl and Mary Jones, brother, Steve Jones and one nephew, Dakota Leamon.

She is survived by one daughter, Robin (Chuck) Kittell; sisters, Ruth...

Norman Mark Glazener

Norman Mark Glazener

Oct 6, 2026

Norman Mark Glazener, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2026, at the age of 64. Mark was born and raised in Chattanooga, Tennessee, growing up in East Brainerd before spending much of his adult life in the Atlanta area.

Mark graduated from Tyner High School in 1981 and attended Chattanooga State Community College and the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. He...

Mary Lou Jeffers

Mary Lou Jeffers

Sep 29, 2026

Mary Lou Jeffers

Mary Lou Sexton Jeffers, 92, of Harrison, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at the Garfield House in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Mary was born on March 22, 1934, in Oneida, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Clifford Sexton and Ollie Phillips Sexton. The youngest and last surviving of ten children, she graduated from Oneida High School in...

Andrew Steve Aaron

Andrew Steve Aaron

Sep 14, 2026

In Loving Memory of Andrew "Steve" Aaron

Andrew Steve Aaron, 71, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2026.

Steve was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He was a proud former United States Marine and spent several years as the owner and operator of Aaron's Pest Control.

Steve's greatest pride and joy was his family. He loved his...

Thomas Isiah Ellis Jr.

Thomas Isiah Ellis Jr.

Sep 12, 2026

We hoped for a breakthrough that never arrived

We watched as your body and spirit survived

Now sixty long years of the struggle must end

A parent, a sibling, a child and a friend

We hold all the angry, the sorrow and the tears

For all that was stolen throughout the long years

Your heart is at rest from the disease and the strain

And we are...

Sherry Diane Nichols

Sherry Diane Nichols

Sep 6, 2026

Sherry Diane Nichols, 77, of Ringgold, GA went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 6, 2026. She was a member of several North Georgia churches over the years.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 32 years Randall LeBron Nichols...the love of her life. Also preceded in death by her father William L. Brooks, who she...

Dakota Shane Leamon

Dakota Shane Leamon

Sep 3, 2026

Dakota Shane Leamon, 37, left this world on Thursday, September 3rd, 2026, taking pieces of our hearts with him.

He was preceded in death by his Papaw & Granny Carl & Mary Ellen Jones whom he adored, uncles Steve Jones and Doug Wade, his Papaw & Mamaw Albert & Margaret Leamon. He most recently lost his best friend Brandon Hadorn...

James Daily Moore

James Daily Moore

Aug 24, 2026

4340 Bonny Oaks Drive

Chattanooga, TN 37416

(423) 485-0911 www.CovenantFuneral.com (423) 485-0970 FAX

"REVERENCE, DIGNITY AND REASONABLE PRICES"

James Daily Moore

James Daily "Dale" Moore, 74, of Chickamauga, Georgia went peacefully to be with his Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday, August 24th at his home.

Dale was a wonderful provider and fierce protector of his family. He loved helping others in any way possible, sharing his...

Judith Long

Judith Long

Aug 18, 2026

Judith Long, 86, of Garland, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, in a hospital in Rowlett, Texas.

Judy was born in Austin, Texas to Felton Terrence and Mildred Stephens on August 16, 1940. She married James Darvin Long Jr. on December 27, 1957, and was a faithful partner for 52 years until his passing in 2009.

Judy attended Bob Jones...

Gary DeLane Lish

Gary DeLane Lish

Aug 16, 2026

4340 Bonny Oaks Drive

Chattanooga, TN 37416

(423) 485-0911 www.CovenantFuneral.com (423) 485-0970 FAX

"REVERENCE, DIGNITY AND REASONABLE PRICES"

Garry DeLane Lish

After a sudden illness and a short hospitalization, Gary DeLane Lish passed away on his 65th birthday on August 16, 2026, after receiving medical care at Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Gary was born on August 16, 1961 in American Falls, Idaho. He is the...

Monica Alisha Cansler Stanley

Monica Alisha Cansler Stanley

Aug 16, 2026

Monica Alisha Cansler Stanley

Monica Alisha Cansler Stanley, known to everyone who loved her as Alisha, age 45, of Harrison, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 16, 2026, surrounded by loved ones.

Alisha was born on November 29, 1980, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, to the late Cheri Monteree Cansler and the late Henry David Cansler.

Alisha was wonderfully and unapologetically herself-independent, hardworking, strong-willed,...

George "Tom" Harmon

George "Tom" Harmon

Aug 14, 2026

Tom succumbed to pancreatic cancer on August 14 2026. He was 77. Tom was born in San Diego, CA on March 29, 1949 and was full of stories of the beach life, and how beautiful the city was. He was working as a Service Consultant at a Lincoln-Mercury dealer when he met the woman who became his wife, Charlene. They...

Joyce Maurica Abbott

Joyce Maurica Abbott

Aug 7, 2026

Joyce Maurica Abbott, 71 of Chattanooga, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord, Friday, August 7, 2026.

She was predeceased by her parents; brothers; sisters and a son, Milton W. Abbott, Jr.

Survivors include her sons, Marcus Abbott, Nicholas (Kassidy) Abbott; numerous grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.

Stephen North Turner

Stephen North Turner

Jul 30, 2026

Stephen North Turner, known to everyone as Steve, passed at home on July 30, 2026, surrounded by friends and family. He was 79.

Steve was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee and made his home there. He and his brother, Bill, spent their young years riding motorcycles. He studied engineering and mathematics, then spent his career in telecommunications designing phone systems.

He had a...

John David "Johnny" Hawkins

John David "Johnny" Hawkins

Jul 26, 2026

John "Johnny" Hawkins, 66 of Soddy Daisy, TN, passed away, Sunday, July 26, 2026.

Johnny was the preceded in death by the late J.D. (Nancy) Hawkins and sister, Elaine Hawkins.

Johnny is survived by aunt, Betty Hartin; sister, Cindy (Chris) Schmeichel; sister, Shirley Hawkins; sister, Tracy (Keith) Cunningham; niece, Crystal (Shane) Bryan; nephew, Steven Hawkins; nephew Christopher (Bryna) Schmeichel; nephew,...

Charles Ray Broadwell

Charles Ray Broadwell

Jul 22, 2026

Charles Ray Broadwell, age 93, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2026.

Charles proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Era. A dedicated family man, he spent many years coaching his children's football and baseball teams, cherishing every moment on the field with them. In his free time, he was an avid fisherman...

George Oliver Fike

George Oliver Fike

Jul 22, 2026

George Oliver Fike, age 93, from Macon, GA, passed away peacefully at 7:45 A.M. on July 22, 2026, after severe complications from a stroke he incurred on July 12.

George was one of 9 children and was born on September 5, 1932, in Smithville, OH, to Harry and Mildred Fike. The family moved to the Rio Grande Valley area in TX,...

Sanford Lee "Butch" Scoggins Jr

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

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"...

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