Obituaries

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...

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,...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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;...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

Mar 4, 2025

Richard L. Baxter, Sr., 74, native of Chattanooga, TN & Daytona Beach, FL, passed Tuesday March 4, 2025 at home surrounded by God, family & friends.

Rick's career choice was his hobby Jewelry & Repair, he was a Master Jeweler, at Rone Regency, as well as many other local jewelry establishments, & in Daytona Beach, FL for...

Mar 1, 2025

Paula Jean Register,72, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, went to be with her family in heaven, Saturday, March 1, 2025. She loved family and friends. She liked to cook. She retired from Erlanger Hospital after 35 years as a radiological technologist. She was predeceased by her parents, Lamar and Jane Register; sisters, Linda and Sandy. Survivors include her husband, Carl Pittman; son,...

Mar 1, 2025

Deborah Marie (Moore) McLachlan, 73, of, Chattanooga, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 1, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Alex G. and June C. Moore, and she was preceded in death by grandson, Caleb Pierce. An all-star basketball player, she was voted the most athletic female in her Senior Class at Tyner High School. Deborah worked...

Feb 24, 2025

Lew was 83 years and 7 months. He was married to his wife Barbara Jean (Rands) for 63 years and 10 months. Lew was born on July 16, 1941 in Whitwell, TN to James Lewis & Nina French. Lew was the third of ten children. He is survived by his wife, Bobbie; daughters, Cheryl (Edek) Dowhanycz, Rene French, Edie French;...

Feb 21, 2025

Lawrence Horace Howard Jr., age 85, of Ringgold, Georgia, passed away Friday, February 21, 2025. Larry was born in Huntington, West Virginia to his parents, Lawrence Horace Howard, Sr. & Ruby Pauline Perkins Howard. Larry married Henrietta Higdon Howard on October 28, 2013. He is a veteran of the United States Air Force serving during Vietnam in Okinawa, Formosa &...

Feb 14, 2025

Dovie Knecht Wilson, 86, of Chattanooga, passed away February 14, after a battle with Alzheimer's. She leaves behind her husband of 44 years, Charles Wilson; daughter, Dawn Knecht Schrader (Greg); son, Bucky Knecht (Cynthia); step-daughter, Tiffany Kelley; ten grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.