Obituaries

Chattanooga, Tennessee Obituaries

Jadyn Taylor Seigle

Jadyn Taylor Seigle

Apr 26, 2025

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of 19-year-old Jadyn Taylor Seigle, affectionately known as JJ. Born on May 31, 2005, in Melbourne, Florida, Jadyn passed away on April 26, 2025 in Cleveland, Tennessee. Jadyn was the beloved son of Tanya and Dustin Seigle, and he was also loved by his stepmother, Julie Seigle. He was a cherished brother to...

Robert William Holcomb

Robert William Holcomb

Apr 18, 2025

Robert William Holcomb went to be with his Savior on April 18. He was born on July 19, 1936 in Ringgold, GA to Myrtle and John Holcomb. He was a proud childhood member of Boynton Baptist Church, where Bob and his deceased beloved, Helen Holcomb, were married. Bob always talked about loving to sing in the Boynton Baptist Choir....

Martha Anne "Marty" Murphey Jennings

Martha Anne "Marty" Murphey Jennings

Apr 12, 2025

Martha Anne "Marty" Murphey Jennings, 82, of Signal Mtn., TN passed away on April 12th, 2025. Martha was preceded in death by her parents John E. Murphey and Pauline Donnell Murphey and her husband Dan Jennings. She is survived by her children Jack and Leanne. Martha was born in Lebanon, TN, the daughter of John E. and Pauline Donnell Murphey....

Judith P. Deal

Judith P. Deal

Apr 11, 2025

Judy P. Deal, 87, of Soddy Daisy, Tennessee, passed away at her home, Friday, April 11, 2025. Survivors include her son, Paul E. Deal; daughter and son-in-law, Teresa and Ernie Holton of Knoxville, Tennessee; brother, Grayson Perkins of Chickamauga, Georgia. Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at Lake Hills Church of God with Pastor Larry Nash officiating. Interment...

Amy Stewart Newcom

Amy Stewart Newcom

Apr 11, 2025

Amy Stewart Newcom, 50, of Ooltewah, Tennessee, took the hand of Jesus, Friday, April 11, 2025. She loved to cook and garden flowers. She loved her family. Survivors include her parents, David & Faye Stewart; half-brother, Stephen Stewart; high school sweetheart, Scott Forshee and her second mom, Dianne Stewart; aunts, Mary Morgan of Livingston, TN and Barbara Vaughn of Chattanooga,...

Donald Wayne Montgomery

Donald Wayne Montgomery

Apr 2, 2025

Donald Wayne Montgomery, 80, of Chickamauga, Georgia, went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, April 2, 2025. He was a fabulous artist. He loved the Atlanta Braves. He was predeceased by his parents; brother, Charles Montgomery. Survivors include his best friend, Dianne Montgomery; sons, Todd (Carla) Montgomery, Tim (Sandra) Montgomery and Tracy (Debbie) Montgomery; daughter, Stacy (Marc) Gibson; ten...

Danny "Dan" Gordon Jennings

Danny "Dan" Gordon Jennings

Mar 31, 2025

Daniel "Dan" Gordon Jennings, 83, of Signal Mountain, TN, passed away on March 31st, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents Paul Ray Jennings and Dorothy Short Jennings; daughter, Renee Louise Knight Jennings; brothers, David, Richard and William Jennings as well as his niece, Stacy. In 1972, he married Martha Murphey Jennings of Lebanon, TN. Martha passed away...

Janet Kathleen Halbrooks

Janet Kathleen Halbrooks

Mar 31, 2025

Janet Kathleen Halbrooks of Hixson, Tennessee, died March 31, 2025 at the Solomon's House nursing facility in Red Bank, Tennessee. She was born October 11, 1934 at Rice Lake, Wisconsin, to George and Vlasta Janecek Ourada where she attended grade school. Her family moved to Rock Island, Illinois, where she attended junior high school. The family moved again to Wrightstown,...

James Byron Mcgraw

James Byron Mcgraw

Mar 25, 2025

James Byron McGraw was born in Florence, Alabama, the son of James E. and Betty McGraw. He attended Weeden Elementary School and Weeden Heights Baptist Church until 1971, when the family moved to Hickory NC for 3 years. In 1974, they moved again, and settled in the community of Middle Valley, the town of Hixson, suburbs of Chattanooga TN. Byron...

Michael F Journigan

Michael F Journigan

Mar 25, 2025

Michael F. Journigan, 66, of Ooltewah, Tennessee, passed away, Tuesday, March 25, 2025. Survivors include his wife, Donna Journigan; daughter, Dorothy Young; future son-in-law, Casey Brown.

Kenneth Wayne Adams

Kenneth Wayne Adams

Mar 22, 2025

Kenneth Wayne Adams, 74, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2025, at Erlanger Baroness Hospital in Chattanooga, Tennessee, due to cardiac disease. Kenneth was born on June 21, 1950, in Jonesborough, Tennessee, to Kenneth Merrill Adams and Mildred Maxine Davis (Turbyfill). He spent most of his life in Middle Tennessee, living between Nashville and Manchester before settling in Tullahoma in...

Carol Verlene Baldwin

Carol Verlene Baldwin

Mar 21, 2025

Carol Verlene Baldwin, 79, of Chattanooga, TN, began her rest in Jesus, Friday, March 21, 2025. She had a profound and loving relationship with her savior Jesus Christ and was very active in the North River Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Chattanooga, supporting outreach ministries to the community of Chattanooga. Her hobbies were cooking, gardening and bird watching and loving all...

Betty Jane Harmes

Betty Jane Harmes

Mar 19, 2025

Betty Jane Oliver Harmes, age 80, of Trenton, Georgia, passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2025. Betty was a career long haul truck driver and loved every minute of it. She was predeceased by her son, Donald "Donnie" Owens; her parents, Benjamin and Eloise Oliver; siblings, Danny Ray, Wanda Sue, Nancy Mae and James Franklin. Survivors include husband, Jake Harmes; sons,...

John Mitchell Mcnabb

John Mitchell Mcnabb

Mar 16, 2025

John Mitchell McNabb, 85, of Ooltewah, TN, passed peacefully, Sunday, March 16, 2025 at his home. John was born in 1940 in Jasper, TN, son of Ryan Graham McNabb and Eulah Barnett. He worked for the Chattanooga Times for forty-three years, where he retired as an editor in 1998. He loved his years at the newspaper and also loved his...

Nina Jean Griffin

Nina Jean Griffin

Mar 14, 2025

Nina Jean Griffin, 92, of Harrison, TN, went to be with the Lord, Friday, March 14, 2025. She was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church. She was a beloved, mother, grandmother & friend. She was predeceased by her parents; husband, Raymond Griffin; sister, Bobbie Jo Atchley; grandchildren, Eric Scott Cavitt and Stephen Boyd Cavitt. Survivors include her son, Bryan Griffin;...

Gilbert Alan Roberts

Gilbert Alan Roberts

Mar 11, 2025

Gilbert Alan Roberts, age 70, of Niota, Tennessee, passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2025. He was the son of Gilbert and Mary Ellen Roberts. He worked at Bowater Paper Mill for more than 30 years. He was of the Baptist faith. He was predeceased by his parents, sisters, Gloria Jean Roberts and Tammy Butler; brother, Keith Roberts. Survivors include his...

Dennis Thomas Taylor

Dennis Thomas Taylor

Mar 9, 2025

Dennis Thomas Taylor, 80, passed away, Sunday, March 9, in Georgetown, Tennessee. Dennis was born in Toledo Ohio to John and Lillian Taylor. Dennis enjoyed both boating and hunting. He retired from management in the steel industry. Sadly, Dennis was preceded in death by his beloved son, Dennis Boone. Dennis is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Alice...

Skye D Braden

Skye D Braden

Mar 8, 2025

Skye Drapiza Braden, a beacon of creativity and spirit passed away on March 8, 2025, at the age of 26. She left this world as she lived in it- with an unwavering energy and loved by all. Born on February 4, 1999, in Chattanooga where she embraced the city's vibrant culture. The daughter of Nathan Braden and Leani Drapiza, Skye...

Wanda Fay Epperson

Wanda Fay Epperson

Mar 8, 2025

Wanda Fay Epperson, age 78, of Hixson, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord Saturday, March 8, 2025. Wanda will be deeply missed by all who knew her. There will be no formal service.

Valerie Gaye Jeffers

Valerie Gaye Jeffers

Mar 5, 2025

Valerie "Gaye" Jeffers, 60, of Hixson, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2025, at Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga after a courageous battle with cancer. Though her time here has ended, her impact will echo for generations. Gaye's story began in the heart of the mountains. She was born in Oneida, Tennessee, to Mary Lou (Sexton) Jeffers and the...

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