Obituaries

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)...

Sep 8, 2023

Leslie Thomas Ray, age 80, of Fort Payne, Alabama, passed away Friday, September 8, 2023 in Fort Payne, Alabama. Leslie was born June 13, 1943 in Muscogee County, Georgia. A private interment will be conducted at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Covenant Funeral & Crematory.

Sep 6, 2023

James P. Anderson, Jr.

James P. Anderson, Jr., of Signal Mountain, a Chattanooga attorney since 1960, died September 6, 2023 at the age of 90, due to complications from a fall. He was the son of the late Dr. James P. Anderson and Martha Anderson of Nashville. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of...

Sep 4, 2023

Shawnna Marie Whitaker, 33, of Chattanooga, passed away, Monday, September 4, 2023. Shawnna was family oriented and loved being with her three children, had two green thumbs, loved learning to cook with her mom, and was passionate about the beach and marine life. Although allergic, she loved her dog, Flop and would care for any stray animals she came...

Sep 4, 2023

Dennis Charles O'Daniel, 79, of Hixson, died on Sept. 4 as a result of complications due to Alzheimer's disease.

Dennis was born on May 26, 1944 in Athens, Tennessee. He went on to serve his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam conflict.

He worked for years at Buster Brown. He would spend hours...

Aug 31, 2023

Ava Kathy Hartmans, 73, of Knoxville, Tennessee, reached her saviors heavenly embrace on August 31, 2023. Kathy was born on October 05, 1949 in Franklin, PA.

She is preceded in death by her father, Robert Beatty and mother, Frances Beatty. Her two brothers, Rob Beatty and Jacky Beatty.

She is survived by her husband, James...

Aug 31, 2023

Edna 'Ruth' Smith, age 75 of Graysville, TN went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 31, 2023. Ruth loved quilting, jigsaw puzzles, card games, and spending time with family. She was a member of Lake Hills Church of God. Ruth was predeceased by her parents, Winfred/Ova Hindman and brothers, Bobby Hindman, Billy Hindman and Alan Hindman....

Aug 27, 2023

Todd Swango, 44, of Cincinnati, OH, passed away Sunday, August 27, 2023. Todd was a master carpenter of many years.

He was preceded in death by his father, John Swango and his brother, Richard Swango.

Survivors include his mother, Jean McNabb; sons, William, Matthew and Mason and daughters, Camren and Livia; Uncle, David (Peggy) Matthews...

Aug 26, 2023

Mark Pittman, 58 of Ooltewah, passed away, Saturday, August 26, 2023. He was a huge Vols fan, Happy Heavenly birthday. Gone but not forgotten! He was predeceased by his father, John F. Pittman, Sr.; brothers, Johnny Pittman, Larry Pittman; grandson, Gavin Pittman and grandparents on both sides. Survivors include his wife, Theresa Pittman, sons, Anthony (Lisa) Pittman, Calvin Pittman;...

Aug 24, 2023

Robert "Bob" Claud Bartlett, 82, of Apison, TN, passed away, Thursday, August 24, 2023. He was Past P.E.R. of Chattanooga B.P.O.E. He served in the United States Air Force. He was the owner and founder of Robar Machine Inc. for 36 years.

He was predeceased by his parents, Joseph & Ouida Bartlett; sons, Derick Xan Bartlett, Joseph...

Aug 20, 2023

Elaine R. Worley, 87, of Chattanooga, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2023. Elaine was born and lived most of her life in the Atlanta area. She loved raising her children and was able to travel extensively in her later years.

Elaine was preceded in death by her ex-husband Louie Worley.

Survivors include her daughter,...

Aug 19, 2023

It saddens my heart to say my devoted, loving husband, Ralph Junior Woods went to be with his Lord, Saturday, August 19, 2023.

He was predeceased by his loving daughter Jessica, mother and father and many brothers and sisters.

He leaves his wife Suzanne of 47 years; son, Timothy; grandsons, Triston and Troy and granddaughter,...