Obituaries

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,...

Aug 7, 2023

Michael Eugene 'Mike' Hillis, age 74, of Rossville, Georgia, went home to be with the Lord Monday, August 7, 2023. He was a member of Elizabeth Terrace Baptist Church in Rossville, GA. Mike was a dedicated employee and loved working with the seniors at Rossville Senior Center. Mike was a very generous and helpful person. He loved his wife...

Aug 4, 2023

Dorothy Evelyn Goodson, 92, a lifelong resident of Hixson, went to be with the Lord, Friday, August 4, 2023.

She was a graduate of Hixson High School. She was a lifelong member of Hixson First Baptist Church.

She was predeceased by her parents George & Versa Goodson; sisters, Vivian Gann, Betty Wilson; brothers, Harold Goodson,...

Aug 3, 2023

Harold "Chuck" Atwood Jr., age 73, of Harrison, Tennessee, passed away Thursday, August 3, 2023. He was formerly from North Fort Myers, Florida.

Aug 3, 2023

Jerry Patton passed away unexpectedly on August 3, 2023. A beloved father and family man, a pillar of the long term care profession, and a dear and treasured friend to all, gone far too soon.

Jerry attended the University of Tennessee and later obtained a bachelors degree in Long Term Healthcare at Southern Adventist University in Collegedale,...

Aug 2, 2023

Courtney Anne Cochran, 33, of Cookeville, TN, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, August 2, 2023.

She was predeceased by her mother, Anne Burroughs; grandparents, Walter & Rose Burroughs; grandmother, Mary Cochran.

She is survived by her daughter, Airanna Cochran; father, Steven Cochran; grandfather, Arnold Cochran; many aunts, uncles & cousins.

Jul 25, 2023

Edward Lee Lamb, 86, of Collegedale, Tennessee, passed away, July 25, 2023. He was born in Los Angeles, CA to Percy West and Eva Mildred Chapel. Ed was a U.S. Army veteran. He is a graduate of the University of Tennessee School of Social Work and the former Dean of the School of Social Work at Southern Adventist University....

Jul 23, 2023

Roger Mockford Waters passed away on July 23rd, 2023 at the age of 72. He was born in Waldron, England in 1951. He came to the United States in 1984 where he lived for the rest of his life. In 2021, Roger and his wife Olga moved to Signal Mountain and fell in love with the area. He is...

Jul 22, 2023

It is with deep sorrow and much love, we mourn the passing of Doris Potts Sherrill, 87 of Hixson, TN. She was a graduate of Hixson High School and a lifelong member of Hixson United Methodist Church. She was a homemaker, seamstress and enjoyed attending Sammy Goodens Sunday School Class. She was also a great cook.

She...

Jul 21, 2023

Alvin Truitt Bonner, Jr., 59, of Ringgold, GA, went home to be with the Lord, Friday, July 21, 2023. He was a loving son, husband, father & grandfather. He was a graduate of Central High School, Class of 1983.

He was predeceased by his daughter, Sandra Bonner-Rice; brother, Edward Vincent Bonner.

Survivors include his wife,...