Obituaries

Dec 8, 2023

Patricia Claire Dishaw, 85 went home to see Jesus on Friday, December 8, 2023. Pat was a strong, joyful person who loved life. She loved cooking, reading, being outdoors and painting. She was very social and actively involved in the American Legion and Habitat for Humanity while she was in Michigan. She was a nurse at the VA Hospital...

Dec 6, 2023

Carol Marie Mays, 59, of Chattanooga, took the hand of Jesus, Wednesday, December 6, 2023. She was a member of The Ministry Center. She was an avid Red Bank Lions fan. She was loved by everyone who knew her.

She was predeceased by her parents, William & Mary Hutchins; sister, Becky Moore.

Survivors include her...

Nov 27, 2023

Connie Ledford Johnson, 58, of Dalton, GA (formally Jasper, TN) passed away on Monday, November 27, 2023 at Parkridge Medical Center surrounded by family. Connie was a strong, thoughtful, and loving person. She was beautiful inside and out; always put others needs before her own. She always went above and beyond in anything she did, whether that be at...

Nov 21, 2023

Frances Sheppard Strahley, 87, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, formerly of Birmingham, Alabama passed away peacefully on November 21, 2023.

Frances was born on March 15, 1936, to Francis W. and Bettie W. Sheppard of Birmingham, Alabama. She graduated from the Brooke Hill School for Girls and went on to study at Sophie Newcomb College in New Orleans, Louisiana....

Nov 18, 2023

Nora Zulee McBryar, 102, of Chattanooga passed away at home on November 18th, 2023. Preceding her in death were Samuel and Maude Alexander; Rile and Wally Alexander; Edith Morrison and Ruby Alexander; husbands, Claude Rowland and Garland McBryar; and son, Ray Rowland. She is survived by children Eddie (Bobbie) Rowland, Janis Rowland, Larry Rowland; Connie Rowland (Daughter-in-law); and stepdaughter Judy...

Nov 18, 2023

Roy Stephen Grider, aged 79, peacefully left this world and crossed over into his heavenly home on November 18, 2023, while surrounded by his loving family and friends. Steve was born June 18, 1944 in Hollywood, Alabama. He lived in Chattanooga for several years before settling just outside of Houston, Texas where he lived for more than 40 yrs....

Nov 6, 2023

David Clyde Turner, 80, a resident of Apison, Tennessee passed away Monday, November 6, 2023 surrounded by his family at CHI Memorial Hospital. He was a member of McDonald Road Seventh-day Adventist Church where he was very involved as an Elder, Sabbath School teacher, and in building projects, community outreach, and supported many ministries furthering the gospel.

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Nov 4, 2023

Douglas Aho, 88, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, November 4, 2023. He was born in Hancock, Michigan to the late Edward Aho and Saime Marie (Waisanan) Aho.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Joan, and son, Wayne.

He is survived by sons, Mark (Whitney),...

Nov 2, 2023

Rebecca Annette Soper, 68, of DeKalb, TX, went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, November 2, 2023.

She was predeceased by her parents, Mac & Mary Hazelwood; brother, Steve Hazelwood; husband, Doug Arnold.

Left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Wendy (Dennis) Morlang; brother, Craig (Jackie) Hazelwood; grandchildren, Matt, Kyle (Catlyin) Morlang, Dalton...

Oct 28, 2023

Chasity Heather Llewellyn, 31, of Ooltewah, TN, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, October 28, 2023. She loved the beach and cruises. She loved her dog, Archer.

She was predeceased by her grandfather, Wiley Bolin; grandparents, Avery & Ethel Llewellyn; uncle, Michael Llewellyn.

Survivors include her mother & stepfather, Samantha & Steven Hinson; father,...

Oct 27, 2023

Herbert T. Anderson, 83, a resident of Chattanooga, TN, went to be with his Lord and Savior on October 27, 2023. He was born in Brooklyn, NY where he resided until November 1960, when he enlisted in the US Army. Herb (aka "Herbie") loved his country and proudly served the majority of his time overseas until he returned in...

Oct 22, 2023

James Edwin Hostetter, 83, of Harrison, passed away Sunday, October 22, 2023. He was a son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and most of all, son of the King of kings. James was predeceased by his parents and son, James Dean Hostetter. He was a native of Velpen, Indiana. He was a printer by trade, a woodworker as a...

Oct 10, 2023

Joann Hill Chism, 97, went home to her Heavenly Father and to be with the love of her life Dr. Cecil Clark Chism on October 10, 2023. She was a native of Bradley County and lived most of her life in the historic district of Cleveland on Ocoee Street. She was born to Mr. & Mrs. Urb Bacon Ollie...

Sep 29, 2023

Doris Marie Haven, 61, of Chattanooga, went to be with the Lord, Friday, September 29, 2023. She loved to cook, flowers and gardening. She wanted a swimming pool.

She was predeceased by her parents, Donald Koons & Wanda Koons; sister, Kimberly Lynn Wells.

Survivors include her husband, Paul Haven; brothers, Donnie Koons, Ronnie (Lora) Koons,...

Sep 24, 2023

Bobby Frank Hall, Jr., 64, of Chattanooga, TN, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, September 24, 2023. He enjoyed working with his hands and building things. He had a variety of interests, he was well read and enjoyed writing. He loved music. He was best known for his witty sense of humor.

He was predeceased...

Sep 23, 2023

Gladys Dora Quinn, 75, of Apison, TN passed away Saturday, September 23, 2023. She was of the Church of God faith, loved her family and lived her entire life in Apison except the last few years that she lived with her daughter in Ooltewah. All of her life she took great joy in always helping people, that was her...

Sep 20, 2023

Maria Antonieta Romo, age 72, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2023.

Sep 15, 2023

Tina Darlene Smith, 62 of Red Bank passed away Friday, September 15, 2023. Tina was a faithful member of Ashland Terrace Baptist Church where she was a charter member. She never met a stranger and embraced everyone completely. She was always happy and eager to greet everyone. She was a very passionate Vols fan as well. She loved her...

Sep 12, 2023

Billy S. Arant, Jr., M.D. of Chattanooga died on September 12, 2023 after a long illness. He was a native South Carolinian-born in Greer on August 21, 1940 and raised in Pageland. He is preceded in death by his parents Billy S. Arant, Sr. and Helen H. Arant. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Margaret Jackson...

Sep 11, 2023

Mrs. Zoe "Koody" Spanks Hartung died peacefully in Whitwell, TN on September 11, 2023 at the age of 68. Zoe is survived by her husband, Mike Hartung and sons, Aaron Hartung and Lance Hartung; siblings, Holly Jamison of Edgewater, Florida and Deborah Ryder of Rangeley, Maine. Zoe is preceded in death by Zoa and Jack Spanks from Quincy (Squantum)...