Melba E. Townsend
Feb 12, 2023
Melba E. Townsend, 72, of Old Fort, TN, passed away February 12, 2023, at her residence surrounded by her family. Survived by her husband, Edward Townsend and a host of family memebers.
Services will be announced at a later date.
Robert Dale Ramirez
Feb 12, 2023
Robert Dale Ramirez, 53, of Athens, TN, passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2023, after a brief battle with cancer.
“The faithful love of the LORD never ends! His mercies never cease. Great is his faithfulness; his mercies begin afresh each morning.” Lamentations 3:22-23
Robert was a faithful member of Hillcrest Church of God. He loved the Lord and found joy in...
John Lamar Hodgson
Feb 11, 2023
John Lamar Hodgson, 60, passed away February 11, 2023, at his residence surrounded by family. John was a member of Stanfield Baptist Church and a veteran of the United States Army. He loved gardening, yard sales, TN Football, and spending time with his grandson.
Survived by his mother, Norma Jean Hodgson; son, John Dalton Hodgson (Ashley); brother, Neil Hodgson (Pam); grandchildren,...
Retha Colleen Frankland
Feb 11, 2023
Retha Colleen Frankland, 65, of Cleveland, TN, passed away February 11, 2023, at a local hospital. Born April 16, 1957, to the late Clarence and Imagene Foster in Modesto, California and of the Pentecostal faith. She was a loving wife, mother, auntie and Mimi. A peacemaker, bridge-builder and fierce prayer warrior.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death...
Diana Sue Carpenter
Feb 10, 2023
Diana Sue Carpenter, 74, of Cherokee County, North Carolina, passed away February 10, 2023. She was born October 19, 1948, to the late Herbert Ballew and Dorothy Ballew. Diana was of the Baptist faith.
In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Carpenter; sister, Delta Lue Totherow.
Survived by her son, Mark Carpenter; brother, Dan Ballew;...
Joyce Ann Kohler
Feb 10, 2023
Obituary for Joyce Ann Kohler
Joyce Ann Kohler, 80, of Hixson, Tennessee passed away February 10, 2023 at her residence in Hixson, Tennessee. She was born on August 12, 1942 in Hixson , Tennessee to William Hutton and Virginia Lowe-Lambert. Joyce was a faithful member of the Hixson Seventh Day Adventist Church for the past 20 years. Joyce moved to Florida...
Douglas Thomas Allmaras
Feb 10, 2023
Douglas Thomas Allmaras of Soddy Daisy, Tennessee, beloved husband to Jeanne and loving father to
Laurie and Jody, passed away Friday February 10, 2023, at the age of 75. Prior to his passing, he spent a
short amount of time on hospice, being cared for at his home, surrounded by his wife of 24 years,
Jeanne, daughters Laurie and Jody, and the wonderful...
Lillian I. Grady
Feb 10, 2023
Lillian Inez Grady, 71, of Ringgold, GA, passed away February 10, 2023. Born December 23, 1951, to the late Ruffus Baker and Ethel Wright. She was of the Baptist faith and loved spending time with her family, fishing, and shopping. Lillian also loved playing cards and darts.
Survived by her sons, Wayne Carter, Brian Wright and Jeffrey Wright; siblings, Toby Baker,...
Doug Williams
Feb 10, 2023
Calvin Douglas Williams, 65, of Signal Mountain, TN, passed away February 10, 2023, in Chattanooga, TN. Born November 6, 1957, to the late Emmett and Joan Williams. Doug graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from Emory University. He also earned his Doctoral in Law from University of Georgia.
Doug loved spending time with his granddaughter, Lily. He had a love for...
Alfred Ray Lipps
Feb 9, 2023
Alfred Ray Lipps, 79, of Riceville, died after a short illness on Thursday, February 9, 2023 at Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga.
A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, he was born on February 14, 1943 and was the son of the late Tolbert Alfred Lipps and Elsie Louise Cooper Lipps. He was of the Baptist faith, and was educated...