Obituaries

Oct 24, 2021

John Richard Suiter, 68, of Augusta, Georgia, passed away Sunday, October 24, 2021.

Oct 24, 2021

It is with great sadness that the family of William M. Woodliff (a/k/a Mike Wood) shares the news of his passing on October 24, 2021, at the age of 72.

Mike was born in Birmingham, Alabama and lived most of his life in the Six Mile and Birmingham area until moving with his family to Chattanooga, Tennessee...

Oct 23, 2021

Wanda Ruth, 75, of Rossville, GA, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, October 23, 2021.

She was predeceased by her husband, George "Bob" Ruth; parents, Thomas & Sarah Barnes; brother, Franklin D. Barnes; sister, Margaret Barnes.

She is survived by her daughter, Teresa (Milton) Blevins; son, Thomas (Kim) Ruth; many grandchildren & great-grandchildren, which...

Oct 23, 2021

Amber Elizabeth Promise Jacobs, 15, of Ringgold, GA, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, October 23, 2021.

She was predeceased by her grandfathers, Douglas "Grandpa" Jacobs, Larry "Poppy" Burrows; siblings, Reece Tory Jacobs, Riley Kai Jacobs, John Anaiah Jacobs.

She is survived by her parents, Joshua & Rachel Jacobs; stepmom, Phakchayaporn Jacobs; brothers, Joshua...

Oct 23, 2021

Linda McDowell Williams 74, of Hixson TN, went to be with the Lord on October 23, 2021.

She is preceded in death by her father Fred Mcdowell, mother Florence McDowell, her sisters Diane McDowell, Betty McDowell, Cynthia Pearson, Bobbie Lewis, and brother James McDowell.

Survivors include her loving husband, Martin Williams, her daughters, Kim Miller...

Oct 21, 2021

Thomas Freeman Stamps, dedicated father, loving husband, and passionate grandfather, passed away on the morning of Thursday, October 21st. Tom succumbed to cancer but passed in his home, with loved ones, while sleeping. Tom was a beloved husband, father; grandfather, brother, son and friend.

Tom is survived by his darling wife and love of his life, Sandra...

Oct 21, 2021

Richard Lewis Croft, Sr., 79, of Ooltewah passed away on

Thursday, October 21 2021. He was retired from Kayo Oil

Company with 40 years of service.

He was predeceased by his parents Carl H. and Almedia

A. (Clark) Croft; wife, Linda Marlene (Gunter), Croft; sisters,

Lydia Hicks; Linda F...

Oct 20, 2021

Michael 'Mike' Dewayne DeFriese, 57, of Chattanooga went to be with the Lord Wednesday, October 20, 2021, after battling lung disease.

He is predeceased by his mother, Brenda Brooks; daughter, Tiffany DeFriese & sister, Cathy Witt O'Neal.

Survivors include his loving wife, Christine DeFriese; father, Bob DeFriese; sisters, Missy Smith (Ron Pritchard), brother, David Witt...

Oct 17, 2021

Betty Jane Fisher, 83, of Whitwell, TN passed away on Sunday, October 17th, 2021 at Parkridge Medical Center. Betty was born in St. Louis, MO in 1938. She was a member of Gospel Lighthouse Baptist Church. Betty moved from Cedar Lake, IN with her husband Jim in 1995. She lived in Tennessee for 26 years. She worked for Wal-Mart...

Oct 16, 2021

Joseph Edward 'Ed' Tallent, 81, of Chattanooga passed away Saturday, October 16, 2021.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Linda; his son, Andy (Mishelle) Tallent, all of Chattanooga; six grandchildren and his sister, Monica Jakes of Jacksonville, Florida, as well as several beloved in-laws.

Earlier in his life, Ed proudly served six...

Oct 15, 2021

Mary Patricia (Pat) Cameron, 83, passed away, Friday, October 15, 2021 in a local hospital. She was a resident of Apple Brook, Rossville, GA.

She was predeceased by her husband, William Marvin (Junior) Cameron; parents, James Authur Byrd & Charlcie Marie Byrd; sister, Jennifer Jean Wooten.

She is survived by her sister, Yvonne; daughter, Pam;...

Oct 15, 2021

Donna Jane (Prowant) Carnahan, age 82, of Collegedale, TN, passed away on October 15, 2021 with her three children by her side.

Donna was born on November 29, 1938, in Lebanon, Kansas, the second of four children to Derral and Lola (Reeve) Prowant. Donna was a stay-at-home mom that always had breakfast, dinner, and supper ready daily....

Oct 14, 2021

Barbara Dean Long, 81, of Ooltewah, TN, went to be with the Lord, Thursday, October 14, 2021.

She was predeceased by her parents; sons, Hugh Steve Potter, Ronald Joe Potter.

Survivors include her sister, Joyce Avans; brothers, Ricky Tiffin & Wayne Tiffin; sons, Dale Potter, Darrell Potter& Roger Potter; four grandchildren & two great-grandchildren.

Oct 14, 2021

Billie Harold Oldham, 84, of Chattanooga, TN went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, October 14, 2021. He was a member of New Haven Baptist Church.

He was predeceased by his parents, Walter & Annie Oldham; brother, Virgil Oldham; sisters, Francis McGill, Helen Oldham.

Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Evelyn Oldham; son,...

Oct 13, 2021

Wanda Christine Embler, 88, of Chattanooga, passed away Wednesday, October 13, 2021.

Oct 10, 2021

Sherry Ann Hannah, 61, of Soddy - Daisy, passed away Sunday, October 10, 2021.

Oct 9, 2021

Kathy Louise Guess, 69, of Hixson, passed away Saturday, October 9, 2021.

Oct 8, 2021

Michael Bernard Pleasant, 74, of Hixson, passed away Friday, October 8, 2021.

A memorial will be held at Chattanooga National Cemetery on November 1 at 2:30p.m.

Oct 8, 2021

William "Bill" Sachse, 83, of Chattanooga, passed peacefully at his home October 8, 2021 with wife, Linda, by his side.

He was a graduate of Chattanooga Central where he played football on the 1957 State Championship Team. Bill coached baseball at Cumberland Youth Foundation, Woodmore School and East Ridge Little League.

He was a salesman...

Oct 7, 2021

Neil Brian Bird, 78, of Ringgold, GA, passed away, Thursday, October 7, 2021. He was a loving husband, father & Papaw. He was a lifelong member of Boynton United Methodist Church. He was a graduate of The McCallie School and The University of Georgia, where he earned his Masters Degree. He loved the Georgia Bulldogs, farming & fishing.