Lucile "Aunt Lou" Viola Sims Appleton departed from this life on Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, after a short illness.She was the second of four daughters born to Will and Millie Thomas Sims, born April 20, 1912 in Clarke County, Athens, ...

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• January 27, 2013

Mary M. Barbee, 74, a lifelong resident of Chattanooga, died Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013.She was of the Baptist faith.She was born to Elmer and Viola Phillips now deceased. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William Barbee; a ...

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• January 27, 2013

Flossie Donahue Batts, 75, departed this earthly life on Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013.Flossie was born on May 1, 1937 in Chattanooga. She became a Christian early in life and was a faithful member of Washington Hills United Methodist Church.Flossie was ...

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• January 27, 2013

Deborah Humphreys Bost, of Chattanooga, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013.Deborah was born on Aug. 7, 1957 in Chattanooga. Upon graduating from court reporting school, Deborah moved to Washington, D.C. to pursue her career, taking Senate hearings and later ...

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• January 27, 2013

James Edward Byrd, 68, of Soddy-Daisy, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013.He was a Veteran of the United States Army and he retired from Tri-State Security.James is survived by his wife, Wanda Byrd; sons, Steve Byrd, Greg Byrd; daughter, ...

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• January 27, 2013

Margaret Jean "Peggy" Carmona, loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013.Peggy was born on Aug. 30, 1939, in Jackson, Miss. to Jeanette and James Morring. She graduated from the University ...

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• January 27, 2013

Michael Jessie Clagg, 78, of Soddy-Daisy, passed away Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013.Mr. Clagg retired from Swift Meat Co. after 47 years of service. He was a United States Army Veteran and served in the Korean War. Mr. Clagg was of ...

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• January 27, 2013

Marvin James Crowe, 72, of Soddy-Daisy, passed away on Friday, January 25, 2013.He was of the Church of God faith and served his country in the Tennessee Army National Guard. Marvin loved fishing and restoring old cars.He was preceded in ...

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• January 27, 2013

Phillip David Farmer, 61, of East Ridge, died Friday, Jan. 25, 2013 at his home.Arrangements will be announced by Hamilton Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 4506 Hixson Pike. 423-531-3975

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• January 27, 2013

Charles E. Farrar, 88, formerly of Chattanooga and Nashville, passed away Monday, Jan. 7, 2013, in Norman, Okla.He was born in 1924 in Wartrace, Tenn., to John Isom and Annie Ruth Pyrdom Farrar. Chuck graduated from Central High School and ...

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• January 27, 2013

Virginia Jo Long Gamble, of Chattanooga, died Friday, Jan. 25, 2013, at Waterford Gardens Assisted Living in Atlanta, peacefully with her family by her side.Born in Chattanooga, Aug. 26, 1927, to Joseph Thomas Long and Fannie Phillips Long, Virginia, known ...

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• January 27, 2013

Lonnie "Round Man" Hood Sr., 72, of Chattanooga, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013.Lonnie retired from Wheland Foundry in 2003 after approximately 47 years of dedicated services. He later became an employee at Wal-Mart.He was preceded in death by ...

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• January 27, 2013

Bill Howard, 50, passed away on Friday, Jan. 25, 2013 at a local hospital.Arrangements by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Avenue, 622-9995.

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• January 27, 2013

Jr.Noble Fred Joel Jr., of Austin Minn., passed from this life surrounded by his family at his Harrison, Tenn., home on Friday, Jan. 25, 2013.Fred was a beloved son, brother, husband, father, grandfather and soldier who retired as a mustang ...

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• January 27, 2013

Ruby Mae Kinsey, 77, of Chattanooga, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013, surrounded by her loving family.Arrangements will be announced by Hamilton Funeral Home & Cremation Services; 4506 Hixson Pike, Hixson. 423-531-3975.

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• January 27, 2013

Bess Epstein Koplan passed away Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013.She was the daughter of the late Ben and Annie Epstein. She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Joseph A. Koplan; her twin sister, Rose Cohen; and her ...

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• January 27, 2013

Sr.James Edward "Duke" Duco" LaDuke Sr., 88, of Chattanooga, went to be with the Lord and also join his loving wife, Doris, Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013.A native of Cleveland, Ohio, he has lived in Chattanooga most of his life. He ...

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• January 27, 2013

Sr.Joseph Martin "Joe" Lyles Sr., 70, of East Ridge passed away Friday, Jan. 25, 2013, at his home.He was a most beloved husband, father and "Pop" to five grandchildren.He was a member of South Seminole Baptist Church and the Tennessee ...

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• January 27, 2013

Jeffery Armour Marquis, 53, died Friday, Jan. 25, 2013, in Kissimmee, Fla., in the arms of his loving wife after a short but valiant battle with cancer.Jeff was born in Kingsport, Tenn., and lived for a brief period of time ...

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• January 27, 2013

Diane Hardesty Moore, of Red Bank, a devoted wife and mother, passed away suddenly on Jan. 18, 2013. She was born June 15, 1946, in Harrogate, England, where she later met and married Ronnie E. Moore on May 14, 1966. ...

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• January 27, 2013

Boyd C. Mull, 74, of Chattanooga, passed away Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013.Survivors and complete funeral arrangements will be announced by Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, East Brainerd Chapel, 8241 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga.

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• January 27, 2013

Patrick Newsom, 43, passed away Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013, at a local hospital.Arrangements by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 622-9995.

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• January 27, 2013

Bobbie J. Owen, 56, of Chattanooga, died at her residence Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013.She was of the Baptist faith and a retired cook in the retail business.She is survived by her sons, Troy (Tracy) Richardson, Phillip (Crystal) Richardson and Joseph ...

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• January 27, 2013

Reva K. Phillips, 90, of Guntersville, Ala., and formerly of Chattanooga, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013.She was born in Knox County, Tenn. on April 11, 1922. Reva was of the Baptist faith, always telling ...

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• January 27, 2013

Mary Rosalin Reed, 72, of Chattanooga, died on Friday, Jan. 25, 2013. Rosalin courageously battled Multiple Sclerosis for most of her adult life.Rosalin was born in Chattanooga on Oct. 15, 1940. She was the daughter of the late Ray A. ...

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• January 27, 2013

Raequayah "Quayah" Shropshire, 28, passed away on Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, at a local hospital.She was preceded in death by her mother, Rosetta Ward; and son, DeTonio Sivels.Survivors include her father, James (Sabrina) Shropshire; brothers, RoShun Ward Sr., Roderick Ward, ...

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• January 27, 2013

Eleanor McGlathery Sudderth, 98, of Chattanooga, died on Friday, Jan. 25, 2013.Ms. Sudderth was born in Birmingham Ala. She graduated from Birmingham Southern College and William and Mary College of Social Work. She taught in the Chattanooga Public Schools and ...

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• January 27, 2013

Doris Elizabeth Black Townson, 83, of Chattanooga, died Friday, Jan. 25, 2013.Arrangements will be announced by Covenant Funeral & Crematory, Crox family owned and operated, www.CovenantFuneral.com.

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• January 27, 2013

Robert Kenneth Vincent, 83, of Soddy-Daisy, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013.He was born on Aug. 22, 1929, the son of James Thomas and Elizabeth Vincent. He retired after many years as a long distance truck driver and was ...

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• January 27, 2013

Ann Sheffield Johnson Zane passed away Dec. 3, 2012.Ann was a native of Nashville, but came to Chattanooga in 1952. How do you sum up a person like Ann in a few words? A woman of many talents, Ann will ...

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• January 27, 2013

CLEVELAND Ava Delight Mantooth Chadwick, 75, died Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013.Survivors: children, Allison Campbell and John C. Chadwick; three grandchildren and one brother.Funeral services will be at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 28, at Fike Funeral Home with visitation 4-7 p.m. ...

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• January 27, 2013

FOLEY Louise Wagner Damron, 84, formerly of Belvidere, passed away on Friday, Jan. 25, 2013.Funeral service at 11 a.m. Monday in the Moore-Cortner Chapel. Interment in Damron Cemetery, Elora, Tenn. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 28, at Moore-Cortner ...

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• January 27, 2013

CLEVELAND E. R. "Ron" Frazier, 77, passed away Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013.Survivors include: children, Terri Orr, Mickie Gravitt and Jeff Frazier.A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m.. Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013, at Washington Avenue Baptist Church in Cleveland.

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• January 27, 2013

SEWANEE Edward McCrady died Friday, Jan. 24, 2013.He was the eldest son of Edward and Edith McCrady, of Sewanee, born Sept. 24, 1933.He was a graduate and trustee of the University of the South and for 31 years a professor ...

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• January 27, 2013

CLEVELAND Margot A. Smith, 84, died Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013.Survivors include children, Eddy and Tim McMahan, of Cleveland and Tony Smith, of Moyok, N.C.Visitation will be held 5-8 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 28, 2013, at Ralph Buckner Funeral Home.

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• January 27, 2013

SUMMERVILLE Dewayne Bentley, 67, died Friday, Jan. 25, 2013.Survivors, wife, Gladys Bentley; children, Kelvin Bentley, Lori Jones; sisters, Barbara Young, Sara Smith, Martha Matthews, Betty Rogers, Vicki Bentley; brothers, Johnny, C.L., Jackie, Ricky Bentley; four grandchildren; one great-grandchildren.Memorial service 7 ...

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• January 27, 2013

ROSSVILLE Charles "Charlie" Blaylock, 87, peacefully passed from this life to his heavenly home with Jesus early Friday morning, Jan. 25, 2013, surrounded by his loving family.Charlie was born Nov. 29, 1925, in Chattanooga. He had lived most of his ...

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• January 27, 2013

FORT OGLETHORPE Sylvia Cloud, 85 died Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013.She was a member of Friendship Baptist Church.Sylvia was preceded in death by daughter, Gayla Burrow.Survivors include daughter, Jan Cloud, Signal Mountain; grandchildren, Melissa Burrow, Christopher (Andria) Levan, Laura Andrew and ...

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• January 27, 2013

RINGGOLD Elizabeth Betty Ellis, 85, passed away Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013, in a local hospital.She was born on Jan. 14, 1928, was a lifelong resident of the Chattanooga and Ringgold area and was of the Baptist faith. Her passions in ...

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• January 27, 2013

ROSSVILLE Richard William Freshour, 87, passed away, Friday, Jan. 25, 2013.He was born to the late Robert William and Glennabell Whip Freshour in Columbus, Ohio, and has been a resident of Rossville for eight years. Richard was a member of ...

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• January 27, 2013

FORT OGLETHORPE Gladys Myrl Hulgan Harris, 88, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013, in a local hospital.Funeral services will be held at 12:30 p.m. today in the South Crest Chapel with Rev. Joel Jenkins officiating.Burial will follow in Head ...

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• January 27, 2013

LaFAYETTE Lena Ann Holcomb 78, passed away Friday, Jan. 25, 2013, at her residence.She was born Oct. 21, 1934.Survivors, husband of 60 years, James C Holcomb; son, Luther (Donna) Holcomb; daughter, Shirley Weiss; grandchildren, Shane (Gwen) Holcomb, Cam (Jodi) Holcomb, ...

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• January 27, 2013

ROSSVILLE Jimmie Lee Kisor, 80, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013, in a local hospital.Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today in the South Crest Chapel with Pastors Jim Bennett and David Pickard officiating.Burial will follow in ...

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• January 27, 2013

RINGGOLD Kimberly Mingus, 52, died on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013.A memorial service will be held 5:30 p.m. Monday, at Battlefield Parkway Church of the Nazerene with pastor Joe Brown officiating.Survivors are husband, Steven Mingus; daughter, Brittney Mingus; parents, Herve Luce ...

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• January 27, 2013

Louise MorganDALTON Anna Louise Metzger Morgan departed from this life on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013.Louise was born March 2, 1923 in Rossville, and was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years. William A. Morgan Sr.She was a past ...

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• January 27, 2013

DUTTON Bruce Buttram, 60, died Friday, Jan. 25, 2013 at Jackson County.Funeral services will be Monday, Jan. 28, at 11 a.m. from Rainsville Funeral Home Chapel.Burial in Union Grove Cemetery.www.rainsvillefuneralhome.com.Visitation will be 3-8 p.m. today, Jan. 27, and 8-11 a.m. ...

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• January 27, 2013

PISGAH Willis A. Shavers 80, passed away on Friday, Jan. 25, 2013, at his residence.Mr. Shavers retired in 1985 after serving 25 years as a carpentry instructor at the Jackson County Technical School, EPCOT. During his tenure at JCTS, EPCOT ...

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• January 27, 2013

FYFFE Marlin Wayne Smith, 53, passed away Friday, Jan. 25, 2013.Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. CST Monday, Jan. 28, from W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Danny Bellomy officiating.Burial in Davistown Cemetery.

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• January 27, 2013

In Memory

INMEMORYArchie L. DouglasJune 28, 1957-Jan. 27, 2008Gone but never forgotten.Archie, it was so hard during the holidays and it still hurts today. But we celebrate the life you had with us and the many lives and hearts you touched.We love ...

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• January 27, 2013

In Memory

INMEMORY JIM GARON COONE Jan. 27, 1938-June 11, 2012Dear Pop, Today you would have turned 75. Your birthday is a full nine months to the day before mine. We used to joke about that.Your father left you behind when you ...

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• January 27, 2013

In Memory

INMEMORYReginald Lajuan RussellJan. 27, 1969 - April 8, 2009HAPPY BIRTHDAY!Today is my fathers birthday. We miss you. We will always love him. He will have a great birthday in Heaven.Love, your daughter and family.

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• January 27, 2013