Penny Elaine Friddell

May 6, 2025

Penny Elaine Friddell passed away Tuesday May 6th, surrounded by her family and loved ones.

While born in Chattanooga, Penny spent the majority of her life in the Birchwood area.

She leaves behind her husband and best friend of over forty years, Frank Friddell Sr., her children Frankie Friddell Jr. (Stephanie), Heather Rowell (Jeff), Michael Friddell (Haley), and Nicholas Friddell (Erika), her...

Joan Sanders

May 6, 2025

Joan M. Sanders, age 70, of Decatur, Tennessee, passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord on May 6, 2025, at her home, with her devoted husband by her side.

Joan was a compassionate soul whose love for animals was evident in the many she rescued and cared for throughout her life. An avid hiker, she found joy and serenity...

Patti Kohen

May 6, 2025

"For God so loved the world..." - John 3:16

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Patti Lee Kohen, who departed this life peacefully on May 6, 2025, at the age of 69. Born in San Antonio, Texas, in 1956, Patti was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend.

Patti was a woman of immense warmth, strength, and unwavering...

Betty Irwin

May 5, 2025

Betty Irwin, 88, passed away on May 5, 2025, in Athens, TN, surrounded by her family.

Betty is survived by her children and their spouses-Julie and Garry Burch of Valparaiso, IN; Lori and Scott Sandberg of Sweetwater, TN; Jeri and Jeff Holweger of Panama City Beach, FL; Deni and Gaynelle Albrecht of Hixson, TN. Step-children and spouses- Missy and Curt Vincent...

Vicki Ann Furtney

May 5, 2025

Vicki Ann Furtney, age 79 of Chattanooga, TN passed away Monday, May 5, 2025, at Baroness Erlanger Hospital. She was born August 22, 1945, in Connellsville, PA.

She was an avid supporter of both St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS). She spent quite a few years working for NASA building electronics and circuit boards used in...

Roger Groot

May 5, 2025

Roger H Groot passed away May 5th, 2025 at the age of 88 surrounded by loved ones.

He is survived by his wife, Marilyn Groot, his daughter Pam Bates (Dennis), son, Steve Groot (Lori), daughter Shawn Wiley (Lance); 5 grandchildren, Nathan, Nicole, Austin, Andy and Joey, and 2 great grandchildren, Henry and Wren.

The funeral service and graveside service will be held...

David Friddell

May 5, 2025

David Leon Friddell Sr., 73, passed away on May 5, 2025. He was born to the late Ida and Daniel Friddell on February 20, 1952 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. David enjoyed hunting, shooting competitions, fishing, and photography.

In addition to his parents, David is preceded in death by his daughters, Lisa and Angela Friddell, and his brother, Mike Friddell....

Abraham Tomas Matias

May 4, 2025

Abraham Tomás Matías, de 22 años, falleció el 4 de mayo de 2025. Abraham nació de Miguel Tomás Andrés y Ana Félix Matías el 6 de mayo de 2002 en Fort Payne, Alabama. A Abraham le precedieron en la muerte su abuelo, Andrés Félix, sus tías, Micaela y Teresa Félix, y sus primas, Margarita y Laura Félix.

Le sobreviven su mamá,...

Clyde McDade

May 4, 2025

Clyde McDade, a kind-hearted soul known for his warm smile, friendly nature, and generous spirit, passed away peacefully on May 4th, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and quiet strength. He was a man of Baptist faith, and he lived his life with a gentle presence that touched all who knew him.

Clyde enjoyed the simple pleasures in life-spending...

Melody Hopson

May 4, 2025

Melody Elaine Hopson (nee Everts) died unexpectedly on May 4, 2025, at Bradley Medical Center in Cleveland, Tennessee. She was only 69 years old. The family is deeply saddened and shocked by her sudden death.

Melody is survived, and missed, by her loving husband, Bruce, of 46 years; and his children, Daniel (Megan) and David, as well as her granddaughter, CoraMae....