Obituaries

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...

Jan 17, 2023

Mary Emma Scroggins, 93, of Chattanooga, passed away, Tuesday, January 17, 2023. She worked at Mountain View Ford and DuPont. She was a member of Cumberland Presbyterian Church.

She was predeceased by her parents, Melvin M. Garner & Ona Watson; sister, Gloria Hunt; brother, Buddy Garner.

Survivors include her son, Bill Ownbey; sister, Janice (Larry)...

Jan 16, 2023

Eva Ruth 'Bootsie' Spencer, 93, of Ringgold, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, January 16, 2023. She married the love of her life, George, in 1946 and together they served the Lord.

She loved to cook and to host friends and family at her home. She loved traveling and adventure and being...

Jan 16, 2023

Angela Jackson Runyon, 53, of East Ridge, passed away, Monday, January 16, 2023.

She was an employee of Wilkins Research and a former employee of Parkridge Valley for 20 years. Angela was a long time resident of East Ridge and she loved the TN Vols, Atlanta Braves and was an avid music lover.

Survivors include...

Jan 10, 2023

Dallas Alexander Peterson, 29, of Chattanooga, TN, passed away, Tuesday, January 10, 2023. May he finally rest in peace & is now with his beloved mother & great-grandmother.

Pastor Josh Guyselman & Red McCormick will conduct a memorial service on Sunday, January 22, 2023 at Redemption Point Church, 3831, Ooltewah Ringgold Rd., Ooltewah, TN at 4 p.m....

Jan 9, 2023

Dorothy Weaver Cupp, 87 of Chattanooga, passed away Monday, January 9, 2023.

Dorothy was a member of Tyner Church of Christ. She was a life-long resident of Chattanooga, TN and worked with her husband, Dr. Charles Byles at Lakeside Animal Clinic until his passing.

She was predeceased by her parents Bill & Nettie Weaver; sister,...

Dec 28, 2022

On Wednesday, December 28, 2022, Terry LeRoy Thrun was welcomed into the arms of Jesus. Terry was born May 23, 1968. He spent four and a half years in the United States Navy. While in the Navy, he was given a Gospel tract and he read it and got saved. Soon afterwards, God called him to be a missionary....

Dec 26, 2022

Donna LeVan Ripple, 83, passed away peacefully, Monday, December 26, 2022.

She was born in Chattanooga, she later moved to Pelham, TN and then returned to Chattanooga and graduated from a local business college. She was an artist and in her earlier years she was active in the Chattanooga art community. She was a former member of...

Dec 21, 2022

Myrna was the daughter of Dr. George and Charlotte Nelson.

She was a pianist and a bookkeeper. Most recently she was the treasurer of the non-profit Professional and Business Association. She was a member of the Collegedale SDA Church.

She is survived by her husband of 65 years, John L. Odom; her son, George Robert...

Dec 20, 2022

Nancy Clark, 64, of Chattanooga, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, December 20, 2022. She was a loving wife, mother & a genuine friend to many.

Survivors include her sons, Cortney Odom, Ernest Quinnie Clark III, daughter, Shanita Nicole Clark Parris; two grandsons & a granddaughter; mother, Sarah Clark.