Obituaries

Teresa Diane Hillis
Beloved Wife, Mother, And Grandmother

Teresa Diane Hillis, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and faithful servant of the Lord, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2025. She was a cherished member of Lakeview First Baptist Church and will be deeply missed by ... more

Teresa Diane Hillis
Thomas Tucker Dunbar
Longtime Financial Advisor

Tom Dunbar, 69, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, surrounded by his family. Born in "The Valley Beautiful" (Erwin, Tennessee) on July 20, 1955, to the late Jacob Ross Jr. and ... more

Thomas Tucker Dunbar
Sherry Cole, Sr.
Educator And Assistant Road Commissioner Owned Several Businesses

Our beloved Papa, Sherry Cole, Sr., born on June 10, 1926, passed away at his home in Hixson, TN on May 9, 2025, at the age of 98. His family was the most important thing in his life. He is survived by his children: Sherry ... more

Sherry Cole, Sr.
Ora Lee Moore
Family Matriarch Who Served Others Grew Up In Bakewell

Mrs. Ora Lee Moore, 97, Matriarch of the family, left her earthly life peacefully on May 6, 2025 for God’s Heavenly City. She was affectionately known as Momma, Me-maw, and Aunt Tootsie. A gift of love was given to the ... more

Ora Lee Moore
Merle Belz Backer
Realtor Was Longtime Member Of B'nai Zion Synagogue

With much sadness and a heavy heart, the family of Merle Belz Backer announces her recent passing. Merle was a devoted and caring mother, loving wife, beloved family member, and cherished friend. Her life was one of giving, ... more

Merle Belz Backer
Cornelius Dewayne Julian

Cornelius Dewayne Julian, 40, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 28, 2025, at his home in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He was born on May 23, 1984, to Jennie Raychelle Julian. Cornelius attended Tyner High School and was ... more

Cornelius Dewayne Julian
Katherine “Kathy” Helen Papastavro Whitely
Gifted High School Teacher And Longtime Member Of Her Church

Katherine “Kathy” Helen (Papastavro) Whitely was born in Detroit, Michigan, on March 14, 1949, and went home to be with her Lord on May 6, 2025, with her devoted husband by her side. Kathy was a gifted high school teacher ... more

Katherine “Kathy” Helen Papastavro Whitely
Paul Gene Adcock
U.S. Army Veteran And Member Of Calvary Baptist Church

Paul Gene Adcock, 92, passed away on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born in Coalfield, Tn. on May 4, 1932, to the late Joe and Marie Adcock. Paul was a U.S. Army veteran, serving ... more

Paul Gene Adcock
Judith "Judy" Lynn Martin Nunley
Held Long Career With Red Lobster

Judith "Judy" Lynn Martin Nunley, age 81, of Soddy-Daisy, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 4, 2025, in a local hospice facility. Born in Oregon and raised in Spring City, Tn., Judy lived a full and vibrant ... more

Judith "Judy" Lynn Martin Nunley
Paul Richard Dragoo
Lived A Life Rooted In Service, Humility, And Dedication To His Family

Paul Richard Dragoo, 91, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, passed peacefully from this life into the presence of his Lord and Savior on May 7, 2025. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and man of quiet faith, Paul leaves ... more

Paul Richard Dragoo
Jeanette Sparks
Retired From Salem Carpets And Embraced Her Faith

Jeanette Sparks was born on September 2, 1933, in Kingston, Georgia, to her parents, Gus and Jessie Buford. Her family relocated to Chattanooga, Tennessee, during her early years, a city that would become her beloved home. ... more

Jeanette Sparks
William O. White IV
Devoted To His Family, Friends, And Passions

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of William Otis White IV, a beloved husband, father, son, and friend, who left this world too soon on May 5, 2025. Born on January 12, 1968, in Atlanta, William was the cherished ... more

William O. White IV
Marvin Lafayette Payne, Jr.
Master Gardener, Computer Programmer, And Systems Analyst

Marvin Lafayette Payne, Jr. of Rossville 81, also known as the “Dentyne Man” passed away on May 2, 2025, after an extended illness. He was a graduate of Massey Business College in Atlanta. He was an active member of ... more

Marvin Lafayette Payne, Jr.
Wilma Cage
Member Of Central Church Of Christ

Wilma Cage, 94, of Hixson, passed away on Monday, May 5, 2025. She was a member of Central Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wheeler Cage and brothers, Gene Frederick and Harold ... more

Wilma Cage
Jeanette Godwin Frederick
Longtime Beautician At Lookout Mountain Salon

Jeanette Godwin Frederick, 87, died on April 25, 2025, in long Beach, Mississippi, at her daughter’s residence. She lived in Chattanooga her entire life except for the short period in Mississippi. She was born Feb. 16, ... more

Jeanette Godwin Frederick
Kimberly Sue Roysden

Kimberly Sue "Kim" Roysden, 43, of Dyersburg, Tennessee, formerly of Jamestown, passed away on May 5, 2025, at her home. Kim was born on March 7, 1982, in Cookeville, Tn. She is survived by her mother, Bertha Roysden; ... more

Kimberly Sue Roysden
Tamela Leigh Ann Sise Sanders-Line
Had A Deep Christian Faith And Was Devoted Member Of Abba's House

Tamela Leigh Ann Sise Sanders-Line, a cherished longtime resident of Chattanooga, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 2, 2025. She was born on Oct. 12, 1974, to Herbert and Peggy (Zirk) Sise in Chattanooga. ... more

Tamela Leigh Ann Sise Sanders-Line
Vickie Sue Seagle

Vickie Sue Seagle of Harrison, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2025. She was surrounded by her family at the time of her passing. Vickie was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, MSGT Carl Seagle; ... more

Vickie Sue Seagle
Jane Bennett Bowne
Devoted Friend, Wife, Mother, And Grandmother

Jane Bennett Bowne, 84, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, died on March 26, 2025, where she was most comfortable, at home, on her couch, in the morning sunlight, with her loved ones surrounding her. Raised as a Quaker, Jane ... more

Jane Bennett Bowne
Thomas M. Forrester
U.S. Army Veteran Loved Fishing And Hunting, And Time With Family And Friends

Thomas M. Forrester, 80, of Ooltewah, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at home on May 3, 2025. He was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, on January 16,1945. He was preceded in death by his father, John Thomas Forrester; ... more

Thomas M. Forrester
Jeanette Sparks
Jeanette Sparks
  • 5/8/2025

Jeanette Sparks was born on September 2, 1933, in Kingston, Georgia, to her parents, Gus and Jessie Buford. Her family relocated to Chattanooga, Tennessee, during her early ... more

Ambulances Converge On I-75 At East Ridge After Wreck Involving 6 Passenger Vehicles, Tractor Trailer
Ambulances Converge On I-75 At East Ridge After Wreck Involving 6 Passenger Vehicles, Tractor Trailer
  • 5/11/2025

A wreck involving six passenger vehicles and a tractor trailer on I-75 at East Ridge brought numerous lifesaving efforts on Sunday afternoon. At approximately 5:20 p.m., ... more

Mercer Rallies To Rob Chattanooga Of Southern Conference Softball Tournament Title
  • 5/10/2025

Chattanooga needed just one win Saturday to claim another Southern Conference softball tournament title, but Mercer got in the way. The Bears rallied late in the first game to beat the Mocs 6-5 and force the second game. They would go on to win the second game and claim their first SoCon Tournament crown. The Mocs had nine hits in the first game and 12 for the day with three doubles and seven RBI. Acelynn Sellers was 1-for-1 with a double, two RBI and five walks and was hit by a pitch. ... more

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