Kathleen Deal
Dec 30, 2025
Kathleen Mealer Deal, age 63, passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her family and loved ones.
Kathleen was born in Copperhill, Tennessee, a place she always held close to her heart. She loved the simple joys of life-camping, fishing, cookouts, and especially playing musical instruments alongside her family. Kathleen was known for her warm heart and gentle spirit. She...
Glenda Smith
Dec 30, 2025
Glenda Alene Smith, age 76, of Cleveland, TN went home to be with her Lord and Savior Tuesday morning December 30, 2025 surrounded by her family at home.
She was a loving mother, sister, and grandmother. She had a huge heart and loved helping others. She spent most of her life working at the carpet mills in Dalton, GA where...
Owen Taylor
Dec 30, 2025
With heavy hearts, we celebrate the life of Dr. Owen C. Taylor. He entered into the loving arms of his Lord and savior surrounded by his family on December 29, 2025.
He was born and raised in West Frankfort, Illinois. His passion for medicine has been a lifelong pursuit. His father Owen Hobson Taylor was a small-town physician in Illinois....
Nancy Kaylor
Dec 29, 2025
Nancy Carole Kaylor (née Banks) went home to be with the Lord on December 29, 2025, at the age of 82 after a brief illness. She passed away at Erlanger East Hospital in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and was surrounded by her loving family, friends, and kind caregivers. Nancy was born in Madison, Indiana, on March 31, 1943, and spent her adolescence...
Janet Delaney
Dec 29, 2025
Janet Marie Delaney, age 73, of Etowah, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, December 29, 2025. She was born on September 3, 1952, in Poplarville, Mississippi, to the late Jesse and Ouida Louise Jarrell.
Janet was a beloved daughter, sister, mother, and grandmother who will be missed tremendously by her family. She was a funny, quick-witted lady who loved her family fiercely-especially...
Ruby Carolyn Bridges
Dec 29, 2025
Ruby “Carolyn” Bridges, 78, of Chattanooga, passed away on Monday, December 29, 2025, at her home. She was born in Chattanooga on September 11, 1947, to the late Robert and Anna Maude Weaver. She retired after 40 years of service at Moccasin Bend Mental Health Institute. She was a member of Calvary Chapel Chattanooga and was very strong in her...
William Bruce Oody Jr
Dec 28, 2025
William Bruce Oody, Jr., age 39, of Loudon, TN passed away on Sunday December 28th, 2025, at Fort Sanders Regional Hospital.
William (Willie) loved life and tried every day to live it to the fullest. Willie loved his family and never entered a room without a smile and humorous attempts to make others happy or bring a smile to their...
Frank Edward Hensley
Dec 28, 2025
Frank Edward Hensley,61, passed away, December 29, 2025, at Parkridge Medical Center. He was born November 29, 1964, in Hamilton, Ohio. Frank was an avid fan of Nascar with Dale Sr. & Dale Jr. He worked most of his life in the manufacturing industry around Chattanooga/Cleveland, TN. Frank loved and will be missed by all who knew him.
He is preceded...
Shirley Woods
Dec 28, 2025
Shirley Kimsey Woods, 89, returned to her heavenly home on December 28, 2025. She was devoted to her family and their dedication to her supported her throughout her journey. Shirley was born to the late Curtis and Fannie Cowden Kimsey, in Cleveland, TN, on December 18, 1936. She is survived by her son, Curtis Woods; daughter, Marcella Woods (Patrick Norris);...
Mildred Showers
Dec 28, 2025
Mildred Steadman Showers, 82, 0f Chattanooga, passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2025. She was born in Columbus, Georgia, on June 29, 1943, to the late Willie and Martha Bailey Steadman. She loved Jesus, and she loved to read. She was a loving and caring mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...