Obituaries

Mar 10, 2022

Michael Larry Jarrell, 19, of Soddy-Daisy, TN, passed away suddenly Thursday, March 10, 2022.

Born to Michelle and Larry Jarrell, Sr. in Louisiana on May 6, 2002. Michael moved to Tennessee in 2017 to live with his sister, Cassie and brother-in-law, Zach Camp to finish school. He graduated from Soddy-Daisy High School in 2021.

He...

Mar 5, 2022

Marion Joseph "Bubba" Sherrill, 85, of Chattanooga, went home to be with his Heavenly Father, Saturday, March 5, 2022. Bubba retired from DuPont after 36 years. He was a long-time member of Hixson United Methodist Church and attended Red Bank High School.

He was predeceased by his parents, Harry & Josephine Sherrill; twin sister, Mary Ann Wells;...

Mar 3, 2022

Stanton Lynn DeBord died suddenly on March 3, 2022 at a local hospital.

Stan was born on January 15, 1955. He was the only child of James Oliver DeBord and Bobbie McDaniel DeBord, both deceased.

From the playing field at the University of Georgia to armchair analyst alongside Paul Finebaum, Stan loved college football. He...

Mar 2, 2022

Joe Ann "Joey" DeVivo, born January 7, 1940 in Council Grove, Kansas went home to be with the Lord March 2, 2022 in Chattanooga, Tennessee after her battle with cancer.

She is preceded in death by her father, Virgil Lewis Saunders; mother, George Ann (St. John) Morgan; many aunts and uncles, Loraine Mason, Albert St. John, Esther...

Feb 26, 2022

Sandra Leadean Bonner-Rice, 36, of Chattanooga, TN, went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, February 26, 2022. She will be deeply missed.

Survivors include her husband, Monetree Rice; children, Kelsy Lawson, Henley Clark; sisters, Joi Marie Bonner, Elizabeth (Matthew) Fowler; parents, Debbie & Alvin T. Bonner, Jr.; grandparents, Alvin & Edna Bonner, Sr.; uncle & aunt,...

Feb 24, 2022

William Thomas "Bill" DeVries, 76, of Chattanooga, passed away, Thursday, February 24, 2022. He was loved by his family & friends. He loved his grandchildren. He was a proud United States Marine. He was wounded in Vietnam and received a Purple Heart. He was Past Master of Daisy F & AM # 706. He was a member of Alhambra...

Feb 24, 2022

William Aaron Gauntt (USAF, Lt. Col, ret.), of Lookout Mountain, Tennessee, went to Heaven on February 24, 2022, surrounded by his family and his beloved dog, Gracie.

Born May 15, 1945 in Greenville, TX and raised in Mount Pleasant, TX. "Bill" was a 1968 graduate of the United States Air Force Academy. As a Captain and pilot...

Feb 23, 2022

Mugsy Dean Gregory, 60, passed away February 23, 2022 at a local hospital.

Mugsy graduated from Lookout Valley High School in 1979. Mugsy enjoyed playing basketball, baseball and other various sports.

Mugsy was predeceased by his mother, Jo Nelle Reed and close friends, Theo, Ruby and Beulah.

He is survived by his sister,...

Feb 22, 2022

Cathy Louise Vick, 69, of Chattanooga passed away February 22, 2022.

Survivors include her sons, Frederick and Harold; daughter, Lenora and granddaughter, Sophia.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, March 5, 2022 in Brainerd Hills Church of God from 1p.m. to 3p.m. The Rev. Dwight Henderson will conduct the service at 3p.m. in the...

Feb 21, 2022

Holly Webb Fleming, of Chattanooga, TN, went home to be with the Lord, Monday, February 21, 2022. She was a loving, wife, mother & Granny. She devoted her life to the ministry and to serving others.

She was predeceased by her husband, Carl Fleming; sisters, Barbara Webb, Norma Alexander, her twin sister, Merry Webb; brothers, Carl Webb,...

Feb 17, 2022

Bishop Jack L. Songer, 64, of Rossville, GA, went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, February 17, 2022. He served as a pastor and leader in the Original Church of God for many years. He attended Revive Church.

He was predeceased by his parents, William & Josie Songer.

Survivors include his wife, Sherry Songer;...

Feb 16, 2022

Doris Ostrander, 88, of Chattanooga, passed away February 16, 2022. Doris dedicated her life to supporting her husband in his ministerial career. Additionally, she worked in numerous administrative assistant roles. She cherished time spent with family, and adored animals.

Doris is preceded in death by her husband, Norman Ostrander; father, Soren Miller; mother, Edna Miller; two brothers,...

Feb 14, 2022

Herman Edwin "Tim" Raines, 71, of LaFayette, GA, took the hand of Jesus, Monday, February 14, 2022. He was loved by his family & friends. He was passionate about fishing, woodworking & his beloved cat, Tummy. Tim was a proud Vietnam veteran of the United States Army.

He was predeceased by his parents, Lloyd & Louise Raines....

Feb 13, 2022

William G. "Bill" Busse, 42, passed away, February 13, 2022. His family is deeply saddened by his unexpected death.

'Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.'

-unknown

Bill was proud of his career as a Senior Master Technician with Ford. He enjoyed all things...

Feb 12, 2022

William R. "Bill" Overton, 101, died on February 12, 2022 in a local hospital. He was born September 14, 1920, in Wedowee, AL. Bill served his country in World War II in the United States Navy throughout the Pacific Theatre. He would say that he wasnt an extraordinary man, but he showed us all how an ordinary man could...

Feb 10, 2022

Cathy Diane Gann, 67, of Charleston, TN passed away, Thursday, February 10, 2022.

She was predeceased by her husband, Larry Gann; parents, Arlin & Opal Bridges with several brothers and sisters.

Left to cherish her memory are her sons, Michael Gann (Beth Evans), of Charleston, TN, Anthony "Andy" Phelps, of McDonald, TN; sister, Patsy McBride;...

Feb 6, 2022

Beverly Mams Myers, age 81, passed away at home, in Tennessee, on February 6, 2022, with her family by her side. Mams attended school in Orono, Maine prior to embarking on a 30 plus year career in the field of mental health. Mams chose to work the overnight shift so as not to take away from being a Mom...

Jan 30, 2022

Donald Eugene Herman, 86, of Cleveland, TN, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, January 30, 2022.

Survivors include his children, Julie (Paul) Hook, Jonathan (Gyngi) Herman; grandchildren, James Measurall, Jessica Collins & Joseph Fadden; five great-grandchildren.

Father Mike Creson, of Saint Therese Catholic Church, will conduct a service on Saturday, March 26 at 2...

Jan 30, 2022

Owen passed away January 30, 2022 in a local hospital from complications of Covid. His love of 22 years, Terri Scott was by his side.

Owen grew up in East Chattanooga, where as a young boy he loved to go play at the recreation center. It was there one day when he was 12 years old that...

Jan 29, 2022

Audrey Jean Burris, 66, of Chattanooga passed away Saturday, January 29th, 2022. She is preceded in death by her life-long partner, Mike Devries; her parents, James and Ruth Marshall; brothers, Alvin Marshall and Teddy Marshall and sister, Wanda Moses.

She is survived by her children, Tina Kerr, John Burris, and Mary Burris. Her grandchildren, Cody Burris and...