Obituaries

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,...

Feb 19, 2023

John Charles Russell, 79, of Ringgold, GA, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, February 19, 2023. He was a member of Boynton Baptist Church in Ringgold. He was a licensed & ordained pastor for many years.

He was predeceased by his loving wife, Diane Russell; daughter, Renee Russell; parents, Melvin & Maggie Russell; several siblings.

Feb 16, 2023

Patricia Yvonne (Ward) Kimbro, 80, of Cleveland, passed away on Tuesday, Thursday, February 16, 2023. She was a member of Chattanooga First Seventh-Day Adventist Church. She worked at McKee Baking for 35 years.

She was predeceased by her parents, Tom & Lorene Ward; brother, Dickie Ward.

Survivors include her husband, David Kimbro.

Feb 13, 2023

Leonard Randall 'Randy' Daniel, 56, passed away on February 13th, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family. His unwavering courage in his battle for healing is an inspiring legacy of faith and perseverance.

After graduating from Tyner High School, he fully dedicated his life to Christ through Young Life. While a student at UTC Randy was...

Feb 11, 2023

Sports referees across the nation can breathe easier knowing that super fan Bob Anderson will no longer be second guessing their calls. Robert C. (Bob) Anderson of Signal Mountain, Tennessee passed on to greater glory recently at the age of 94. His long life was well lived.

Bob was born in 1928 and raised in Whiting, Indiana,...

Feb 4, 2023

Linda Sue Burrell, 70, of Murphy, NC, passed away, Saturday, February 4, 2023. She loved the outdoors and enjoyed her yard, growing flowers and just making it beautiful. She also enjoyed her bird feeders and hummingbird feeders along with her wind chimes on the porch. She loved to be next to the creek at her place.

Survivors...

Feb 1, 2023

William "Bill" Larson, by virtue of pure stubbornness, left this world one day before his 87th birthday on Feb. 1, 2023. He was clearly determined to spend his 87th birthday with the love of his life, Jane Larson, who had the audacity to predecease him, but not before they spent 58 years in wedded bliss. Their union produced three...

Feb 1, 2023

Chris Davis, 59, of Hixson, passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2023.

He was born and raised in Soddy-Daisy and graduated from UTC in 1985 where he was a member of Sigma Chi. He remained an active member of the alumni. Chris loved fishing, golfing and most importantly his family.

He was predeceased by his father,...

Jan 31, 2023

Carolyn Reynolds Jensen, 83, of Chattanooga, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 31, 2023.

Carolyn was born on April 28, 1939 in Chattanooga to the late Mark and Elizabeth Reynolds. She was a 1957 graduate of Girls Preparatory School, and she received her Bachelor's Degree from UT Chattanooga, her Masters Degree from Central...

Jan 29, 2023

Patricia P. Dowdey, 83, of Harrison, TN, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, January 29, 2023. She was a member of Lakewood Baptist Church.

She was predeceased by her parents, G.E. & Mary Dell Pickett and her granddaughter, Katrina Sexton.

Survivors include her husband, Ferrell Dowdey; children, Kim (Ron) Reynolds, Diane (William) Sexton, Chip...

Jan 23, 2023

Herman Dallas Davis, Jr. was born April 7th, 1943 to the late Herman D. Davis, Sr. and Margaret C Vernon Davis and woke up in the arms of his Lord on Monday, January 23rd, 2023.

He was born and raised in Bradley County where he attended Prospect Elementary and Bradley High Schools. He was a respected and...

Jan 23, 2023

Rhonda Ilene Spence, 56, of Ringgold met Jesus face to face on January 23, 2023, while surrounded by her family. Rhonda has fiercely battled cancer for over 10 years and is now fully healed in perfect faith and has joined the saints and angels in eternal worship of the King. Rhonda was born on August 6, 1966, and spent...