Obituaries

May 2, 2023

Charles Millsaps, age 84, of Soddy-Daisy, Tennessee, passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at Soddy-Daisy Healthcare in Soddy-Daisy, Tennessee. Charles was born October 08, 1938 in Decatur, Tennessee, a son of Dock and Nellie Mae Scroggins Millsaps. He observed the Church of God faith. He was a heavy equipment operator for Lonas Construction. He was predeceased by his parents...

Apr 30, 2023

Charles Anthony (Tony) Holt, 72, worked his final shift on Sunday, April 30, 2023. He was a devoted father, brother, and son. He loved his family, which includes so many lifelong friends. He lived for his annual motorcycle trips to the Smokies and cooking Sunday dinners. He never met a stranger. He worked hard, he ate well, and he...

Apr 27, 2023

Kristin Ann Carbaugh, 35, of Chattanooga, went to be with Lord, Thursday, April 27, 2023.

She is survived by her parents, Regina Miller & Todd Carbaugh; brother, Ryan Carbaugh; grandparents, Everett & Beverly Miller, Cecil & Bertha Carbaugh; nephew, Landon Carbaugh.

Apr 22, 2023

Paul Lebron Putnam, 88, of Chattanooga, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2023. Paul graduated from Rossville High School where he played football. He started a cricket hatchery in Rossville, selling them to local bait and tackle shops. He was the operations manager at the Chattanooga Times and worked to merge the Free Press and the Chattanooga Times to create...

Apr 21, 2023

Wayne Cecil Dewell of Ooltewah, Tennessee, passed away on April 21, 2023, at the age of 75. Wayne was born on January 21, 1948, in Lynchburg, Virginia, the son of Julian Dudley Dewell and Cassie Mae Brooks Dewell. Preceding Wayne in death are both his parents and a brother, Ricky Julian Dewell, and a niece.

He graduated...

Apr 15, 2023

Carl Raymond Kile, aged 80, peacefully slipped into the arms of Jesus on April 15, 2023. In his final moments, he was surrounded by his loving family.

Raymond was born August 31, 1942 and lived his entire life in Chattanooga, TN, aside from his four years of service in the United States Air Force in the 1960's....

Apr 12, 2023

Dale Arthur Kendle, 82, went home to be with his Lord on April 12, 2023. He was born in Paden City, WV to Melvin and Frances Kendle, the third of four boys.

He leaves behind his son, Andy (Evonne) Kendle; daughter, Beth (Tony) Widener; granddaughters, Brenna Widener and Maggie and Annie Kendle; elder brother, Earl Kendle, Sr....

Apr 10, 2023

William "Bill" Harry Goodman, 84, of McDonald, passed away, Monday, April 10, 2023 with his family by his side.

He was predeceased by his parents, George & Edna Goodman; brother, Gilbert Goodman; sister, Mary Beaver, all of North Carolina.

Survivors include his wife, Sue Goodman; daughter, Toni Davis; son, Brad (Jeannie) Goodman and two grandchildren....

Apr 8, 2023

Victor "Vic" Edwin Weedman of Soddy Daisy, Tennessee passed away on Saturday, April 8, 2023. He died at home, peacefully in his sleep of a heart attack.

Vic was born on December 24, 1963, in Santa Anna, Texas. He was the son of the late Marvin and Betty Weedman.

Vic was predeceased by his father,...

Apr 7, 2023

Lula Mae Johnson, age 83, of Apison, Tennessee, passed away Friday, April 7, 2023. Lula was born and raised in Cleveland, Tennessee, a daughter of Alvin and Mamie Oliver Godfrey. She married the love of her life, James Freddie Johnson. Lula retired from McKee Bakery after more than 55 years. She was predeceased by her husband, James Freddie Johnson;...

Apr 5, 2023

Susanne Mary Coburn age 75, went to be with the Lord April 5, 2023. Susanne was born January 20, 1948, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to the late Robert & Eunice Staats. Preceded in death by her brother, Michael Staats. She is survived by her husband, David Coburn of 53 years; sister, Kathy Staats of Cincinnati, OH; daughters, Mary Markcum &...

Apr 1, 2023

Sister Margaret Kelly passed into the arms of Jesus on April 1, 2023. Born in Washington, DC on October 2, 1928, she later joined the Carmelite order in Indianapolis, IN. Sister worked for a number of years in Haiti as a Carmelite nun. She had a passion for service, and received permission from the Bishop to move to New...

Mar 31, 2023

Kenneth (Van) Donovan Wallin, 58, of Chickamauga, GA, passed away, Friday, March 31, 2023. He enjoyed spending time with family & friends. He loved to make people laugh and listening to music.

He was predeceased by his grandparents, Ralph & Thelma Wallin, Charlie Hughes & Betty Hughes Barrett.

Survivors include his life-partner, Jill Martin; parents,...

Mar 29, 2023

Linda Diane Reed, 75, of East Ridge, TN, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 29, 2023.

She was predeceased by her husband, Floyd Reed, Sr.; son, Floyd Reed, Jr.; parents, John & Olivine Phillips; brother, Tommy Holloway; sister, Carolyn Farmer.

Survivors include her sons, Tom (Angel) Reed, Randall Reed; ten grandchildren;...

Mar 28, 2023

Peggy Kate Ingram, 86, passed away on March 28 after a long battle with Alzheimers disease.

Peggy was born on May 17, 1936, to the late Lyda and Nellie Hall. She graduated from Cloudland High

School in Roan Mountain, Tennessee, and then moved to Chattanooga to attend Baroness Erlanger Hospital School of Nursing. Peggy worked...

Mar 26, 2023

John Edwin Austin, age 70, of Hixson, Tennessee, passed away Sunday, March 26, 2023 at his home in Hixson, Tennessee. John was born August 02, 1952, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, a son of Edwin Austin and Penny Burk. He worked for The Hamilton County School Bus Transportation. He loved life and enjoyed being at the lake surrounded by his friends. Survivors...

Mar 9, 2023

James Harvey Ledford, 71, of Chattanooga, passed away on March 9, 2023 at a Hospice Care Center.

He was predeceased by his parents, Leon Ledford & Camilla L. Hester and brother, Doug Ledford, all of Hixson, TN.

He is survived by his sons, James (Josey) Ledford and Jerry Ledford; grandchildren, Brandy (Frankie) Smith, Zackery Ledford...

Mar 4, 2023

Jeffery Allen Staten passed away and entered the arms of Christ on March 4, 2023. Jeff leaves behind his fianc, Blue Romero; two children, Jerilynn and Jeffery; parents, Reid Staten and Lisa Gardner; step-parents, Steve Gardner and Laura Booth, and siblings, Lindsey Booth, Amanda Gardner, Billy Gardner, and Sarah Staten. Jeff was preceded in death by his big brother,...

Mar 3, 2023

Joanne Valdes Swanson passed away on March 3rd, 2023 at the age of 74. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Thomas W Swanson and her children, Suzanne and Sherry, her brother Ray, her sisters Janice and Lenora, two grandsons Tommy & Dylan and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Joanne was born in Savannah, GA...

Feb 24, 2023

Dan Phillips, 76, of Graysville, GA passed away Friday, February 24, 2023 after a battle with pancreatic cancer.

Dan attended LaSalle University Ext. and was a graduate of Worsham College of Mortuary Science. He served in the funeral industry for more than 50 years as a licensed funeral director and embalmer in the states of GA, TN,...