Brenda Taylor
Jan 14, 2026
Brenda Lou Taylor, 65, of LaFayette, GA, passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at her home. A lifelong resident of the area, Brenda was born in Ringgold on February 15, 1960, to the late Ralph and Dorothy Lou Birdsong Gordy. She was of the Christian faith. She was an avid shopper, always hunting for a good deal. She loved...
Mary Anne Wilkey
Jan 13, 2026
Mary Anne Wilkey, 71, a long time member of the Signal Mountain community, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on January 13, 2026. She was born in Chattanooga Valley and moved to Chattanooga in the Brainerd area as an infant. She is a member of the Brainerd High School Class of 1972.
In her long working career, Mary Anne was an administrative...
Koni Ray
Jan 13, 2026
Koni Sue Ray passed away January 13, 2026, in her beloved mountain home in Murphy, North Carolina, after a courageous battle with cancer. She faced her illness with the same grace and strength she brought to everything in life, surrounded by the mountains she loved and the people who loved her.
Born in Fresno, California, to Harry Crayton, a proud veteran,...
Reba Ownby
Jan 13, 2026
Reba "Diane" Ownby, age 79, of Cleveland entered her Heavenly home on January 13, leaving a legacy of love, kindness, and grace.
She was preceded in death by her parents Mary Ruth Howard and Samuel Thomas Lee.
Survived by Adrian Ownby, her loving husband of 62 years; son Michael Ownby (Nel); grandchildren Amber Tucker, Caty Mason, Zachary Ownby (Natasha) and Andrew Ownby;...
Floyd Burger
Jan 13, 2026
Floyd Eugene Burger, fondly called "Frosty", 89 of Reliance, TN, passed away at his home under hospice care January 13, 2026. He was born to parents Eddie and Anna Lou Burger September 27, 1936, in Fannin County, Georgia.
Floyd was a block mason by trade until, in his later years, he began making furniture and wood items for various stores...
Bonnie Bowling
Jan 13, 2026
Bonnie Louise Bowling, age 86, was born on May 8, 1939, in Logan, West Virginia. She lived a life defined by perseverance, faith, and deep devotion to her family, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and service that will be cherished by all who knew her.
Bonnie passed away on January 13, 2026, surrounded by family at the Life Care...
Loree Holcomb
Jan 13, 2026
Mark Holcomb, age 66, passed away on January 13, 2026. He was born on October 23, 1959.
Mark was preceded in death by his parents, Marshall Holcomb and Jo Evelyn Holcomb; his brothers, Billy Jo Holcomb and Larry Holcomb; and his sister, Marsha Kay Wilks.
He is survived by his loving wife, Leslie Holcomb; his sons, Aaron Holcomb, Jarred Holcomb, and Philip...
Tammy Lee Harper
Jan 12, 2026
Tammy Harper, age 62, passed away on January 12, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of deep love, cherished memories, and a heart that gave endlessly to her family.
Tammy found joy in the simple pleasures of life. She loved many kinds of crafts, working puzzles, reading, and spending quiet evenings watching her favorite show, Criminal Minds. Those moments reflected her...
Leslie Couey
Jan 12, 2026
Leslie Ann Couey, age 55, passed away on January 12, 2026. She was born on September 21, 1970.
Leslie was preceded in death by her father, Jimmy Patterson; her maternal grandparents, Robert and Elizabeth Gregory; and her paternal grandparents, Oscar and Cora Patterson.
She is survived by her beloved children, son Tyler (Cheyenne) Couey and daughter Ashley Couey; her mother, Shirley Patterson;...
James Stephens Sr.
Jan 12, 2026
James Edward "Eddie" Stephens Sr., age 70, passed away on January 12, 2026, following a month-and-a-half battle with double pneumonia and kidney failure.
Eddie was born in Sweetwater, Tennessee, on November 22, 1955, to the late James William Stephens and Vina Gladys Pauline Stephens. A true nature lover, Eddie found joy in fishing, camping, and simply sitting on his back porch...