Obituaries

Apr 4, 2019

Shirley Norma Malier, 91, of Chattanooga, passed away, Thursday, April 4, 2019. She was a member of Calvary Independent Baptist Church.

She was predeceased by her husband, Esric Malier.

Survivors include her children, Marcia (John) Parris, Marleen (Shelby) Sykes, Marshall Malier; grandchildren Jason Sykes, Michael Parris, Rebecca Sinclair, Brian Parris, Jeremy Sykes & seventeen great-grandchildren....

Mar 23, 2019

Helen Jo Cross Cossett, 93, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2019.

Mar 21, 2019

Ollie B. "Red" Wooten, 91 of Rossville, passed away March 21.

He was born in Polk County to the late Jim & Ealie Wooten.

O.B. retired from Sharp Automotive Supply and Napa Auto Parts. He was a longtime member of Highland Park Baptist Church and most recently a member of Stanley Heights Baptist Church. He...

Mar 21, 2019

Jeffrey Selvidge, 58, of Ooltewah, passed away March 21. 2019. He loved hot rods, NASCAR, dirt bikes and fishing. He was a member of the Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 43 and employed by Viking Industrial. He was the nicest, most selfless individual, known for his jokes and stories.

He will be greatly missed by his wife Sheila,...

Mar 20, 2019

Emma Ruth Smith Wooten, 88, of Chattanooga, TN, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family in her home on Wednesday, March 20, 2019. Born on February 4, 1931 in Winchester, TN, she was the daughter of the late Mae Morris Smith and James William Roscoe Bransford Smith.

She was preceded in death by Charles Clark Wooten, her...

Mar 19, 2019

George Stanley Wright, 65, of Chattanooga, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, March 19, 2019.

He was predeceased by his father, Rayford Easeley Wright; brother, Troy Lee Wright.

Survivors include his mother, Willa Lee Gaddis; daughter, Rebecca (Jake) Crockett; grandson, Tyler Crockett; siblings, Rayford Dale Wright, Kathryn (Tracy) Clark.

The Reverend Jeff...

Mar 13, 2019

Martha Ann Wheeler passed away on March 13, 2019, at the age of 91.

Born in Chattanooga to the late Carl Sr., and Alice Groner. She was an honor student at Central High School, class of 1946. Martha retired from Duff Brothers Pharmaceuticals after 30 years of service.

Martha was preceded in death by her...

Mar 12, 2019

Sylvia Gail Espy, 72, of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2019.

She was predeceased by her husband, Van Espy; daughter, Wanda Emerson; son, Carlton Espy; parents, Charlie and Ruby Henderson; granddaughter, Melissa Espy and several siblings.

She was a member of The First Church of the Nazarene in Rossville, GA. She was retired from...

Mar 10, 2019

Charles Leland Cole, 82, of Murphy, North Carolina passed away Sunday, March 10, 2019.

Mar 9, 2019

James Edward Breedswell, 69, of Chattanooga, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2019.

Mar 7, 2019

Medlee Gilbride, 55, of Panama City, FL and Chattanooga, our mom & best friend is no longer in pain. On March 7, 2019 the Lord lifted her up and took her home.

She was predeceased by her mother, Mary Elizabeth Gilbride; sister, Mary DeAnne Kennedy; brothers, Erik, Raymond and Jack Gilbride.

Survivors include her children,...

Mar 7, 2019

Cynthia Goad, 69, of Chattanooga, went home Thursday, March 7, 2019. She loved gardening and her family.

She was predeceased by her husband, Paul Goad; son, Christopher Cameron & her parents.

Survivors include her children, Lhea Morrow, Jeff Cameron, Theron (Beth) Cameron; grandchildren, Christina Griffin, Heather Nichols, Josh Clift, Lacey Rhoades, Jacob, Taylor & Chase...

Mar 7, 2019

Florence Madeleine Nolan Rogers, 75, of Chattanooga passed from this life on March 7, 2019 after a brief, but spirited, battle with cancer. A nurturing mother, doting grandmother ('Nana'), reliable sibling and loyal and loving friend, Madeleine will always be remembered for her sharp sarcastic wit, her warm smile, her unwavering support, and for the impact that she made...

Feb 28, 2019

Mildred L. Gerald, 91, of Chattanooga, Tennessee passed away Thursday, February 28, 2019.

She was predeceased by her mother, Myrtle "Momma" Gerald, and her father, Gus A. Gerald.

Mildred always had a big heart for caring for children. Although she didnt have children of her own, she played a major role in raising both her...

Feb 26, 2019

Dona (Donna) Christine McDaniel, 75, of Chattanooga, went to be with her Lord Tuesday, February 26, 2019, surrounded by her family and loved ones. Born May 19, 1943 in Chattanooga, TN, she was one of 5 children. She lived the last 30 years in Chattanooga and was a woman of integrity, compassion and hard work. She never met a...

Feb 26, 2019

Dona (Donna) Christine McDaniel, 75, of Chattanooga, went to be with her Lord Tuesday, February 26, 2019, surrounded by her family and loved ones. Born May 19, 1943 in Chattanooga, TN, she was one of 5 children. She lived the last 30 years in Chattanooga and was a woman of integrity, compassion and hard work. She never met a...

Feb 24, 2019

Nancy Louise Griswold, 64, of Apison, passed away Sunday, February 24, 2019, in a local hospital.

She was employed for many years at Ridgedale Baptist Child Development Center, as an early childhood educator. She loved the children she taught, and they loved her equally in return.

Nancy was predeceased by her parents, Jack and Katherine...

Feb 24, 2019

Jennifer Lee Hakeem, 47, of Birchwood, passed away Sunday, February 24, 2019.

Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Mohammed Hakeem; sons, Jameel Hakeem and William Bowman and daughter, Crystal Bowman.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, March 2 from 3-6p.m. in Brainerd Hills Church of God, 410 Friar Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421....

Feb 21, 2019

Michael Brandon Oliver, 38, of Chattanooga passed away in a hospital from heart failure February 21, 2019.

Left to cherish his memory are his mother, Lisa Minshew (Darly); brother, Mitchell Oliver; daughters, McKenzie & Madison; son, Hays; fianc, Jennifer Kidwell; grandmother, Bobbie Oliver; aunt & uncle, Shell and David Pittman; special niece, Amanda Oliver Hayes and special...

Feb 20, 2019

Craig Milton Cowell, 65, of Bryant, Alabama passed away, Monday, February 18, 2019.

He was predeceased by his sister, Cynthia Bishop.

Craig enjoyed drag racing and drinking coffee with his friends.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Julie Lorraine Pratt Cowell; sons and daughter-in-law, Logan and Hannah Sherman and Mason Cowell;...