Obituaries

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,...

Jul 21, 2023

On Friday July 21st, 2023 our precious Lord and Savior called home our beautiful sister, mother, grandmother and aunt, Vickie Newton after her brief battle with cancer. Vickie was born to Oren and Juanita (Little) Wood on March 9th, 1953. Vickie leaves in her legacy a daughter, Angie (Tom) Turner; her wonderful and amazing son, David (Mandi) Newton, her...

Jul 21, 2023

Matthew Ryan Fowler, 34, of Ringgold, GA passed away Friday, July 21, 2023.

Matthew was born in Telaquah, Oklahoma and a Cherokee Nation Tribe Member. He met his wife, the love of his life, Elizabeth, in December of 2015 and they married on November 20, 2017. They share two daughters, Jasmine S. Goff (Chattanooga) and Hayven R....

Jul 19, 2023

Velma Margaret (Prusia) Todd, 94, of Collegedale, passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 19, 2023 to await the return of Jesus. She loved to be outdoors in her garden and she was a member of Ooltewah Seventh-day Adventist Church. She was predeceased by her brother, Maurice Prusia; sons, Norman Rairden, Jr. and Glen Rairden and daughter, Debbie Rairden. Survivors include...

Jul 17, 2023

Christopher 'Chris' Martin, age 45, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, passed away Monday, July 17, 2023. He was formerly from Birmingham, AL.

Jul 13, 2023

Our dear mother, Sandra Gayle Daugherty, sadly passed away on July 13, 2023, at the age of 69. She was always the person that was there exactly when and how one needed her to be. She was a well-loved member of the community in Chattanooga, Tennessee. She was predeceased by her grandson, Sean and is survived by Alvin, her...

Jul 12, 2023

Charles William Henderson, Jr., 71, of Hixson, Tennessee, passed away on July 12, 2023 at his home with his wife and son by his side. He was born on February 26, 1952, in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Charles, affectionately known as Charlie, was a man who lived every moment of life to its fullest. Charlie spent several years serving his country...

Jun 25, 2023

Lee McKinley Choate, AKA "Kinny", age 73, died suddenly on June 25, 2023 in his home in Harrison, Tennessee. Kinny was born to Lawrence and Nannie Choate on August 2, 1950. A standout athlete in baseball and basketball, and a 1968 graduate of Chattanooga Central High School, Kinny was the youngest player to hit an over-the-fence homerun at historic...

Jun 21, 2023

Joe David Allison, 83, of Chattanooga, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, June 21, 2023 with his wife by his side for 61 years.

He was predeceased by his parents, J.D. & Irene Allison; brother, Howard Gene Allison, Hollis Lynn Allison; grandson, Tyler Allison.

Survivors include his wife, Darla Jean Allison; daughter, Lisa Marie...

Jun 14, 2023

Mark Edward Smith, age 58, of Chattanooga, Tennessee passed away peacefully on June 14, 2023. Mark enjoyed snowmobiling, spending time with his children, being outdoors, and was always willing to lend a hand to those in need. Mark loved Queen, Elvis, Frank Sinatra, Mountain Dew, Trident gum, and Arctic Cat snowmobiles. He spent most of his working years self-employed...

Jun 12, 2023

Jerry Dennis Johnson , age 86, of Collegedale, Tennessee, passed away peacefully Monday, June 12, 2023 at his home in Collegedale, Tennessee. Jerry was born April 17, 1937 in Boring, Oregon, a son of Benjamin and Elva Adelia Johnson. He was predeceased by his parents; siblings, Bertha Vejar, Blaine Johnson, Thelma LaPontic, Irene Anderson, Lois Rosas, and Lucille Fussell;...

Jun 10, 2023

Carl Halm Doeden, 74, of Birchwood, passed away, Saturday, June 10, 2023. Carl enjoyed Boating, fishing on the Chickamauga Lake, riding his motorcycle, going to the beach and loved the Nebraska Cornhuskers (aka Bug Eaters) football.

Carl retired from Goodyear Automotive on Hwy. 58.

He was predeceased by his parents, Albert & Lerma Doeden; brothers,...