Maury McDaniel

May 14, 2025

Maury Wilson McDaniel, 61, of Chattanooga, TN, passed away peacefully at home on May 14, 2025.

She was preceded in death by her sister, Pamela Wilson Heurtematte.

She is survived by her husband, Joseph McDaniel; daughter, Casey Hamby (Jacob); sister, Deborah Wilson Weston (Ray); granddaughters, Lily, Iris, and Rose Hamby; niece, Tanith Heurtematte Franklin; and nephews, Dominic Biggers and Justin Heurtematte.

She was...

John Russell

May 14, 2025

John William Russell Sr., 70, of Cleveland, TN, passed away on May 14, 2025.

John was known and loved by many for his larger-than-life personality. A professional wrestler for many years, he was famously known in the ring as "The Assassin"-even wrestling a bear on four separate occasions. Off the mat, he was equally hardworking, spending over 30 years...

Betty Jean Mercer

May 14, 2025

Betty Jean Mercer, 91, entered into her eternal home on May 14, 2025 surrounded by her family. She was born on March 15, 1934.

She was the oldest of 8 children, and preceded in deaths by husband, Terry Mercer, and their daughter, Brenda Bishop.

Betty was of the Baptist faith, and was a member of Thompson Springs Baptist Church. Betty loved quilting,...

Betty Price

May 14, 2025

Betty H. Price, 79, of Englewood passed away on May 14, 2025.

Betty was full of life and love. She cared deeply for her family and had a special place in her heart for animals. A free spirit, she loved being by the river, riding her motorcycle, and dancing whenever she could.

Betty had a way of making people smile...

Arlen Bumbalough

May 13, 2025

Arlen "Chuk" Charles Bumbalough, 56, passed away on May 13, 2025.

Chuk was a man of many passions and talents. A gifted musician, he found joy in playing both the guitar and bass. He was also a creative writer, having authored several books that reflected his unique perspective and imagination.

Chuk had a deep love for the open road, often riding his...

Lee Ann Wilkerson

May 13, 2025

Lee Ann Wilkerson, 64, of Chattanooga, passed away on May 13, 2025. She was born February 23, 1961. Lee Ann was a member of the Class of 1980 at Hixson High School. Ms. Wilkerson is survived by her son Philip Wesley Wilkerson of Dalton, GA, and sister Harriet (Skip) Markham of Signal Mountain, TN, nephew Wil (Harmony) Markham, niece Mary...

Joseph Walter Meadows Sr.

May 13, 2025

Joseph Walter Meadows Sr., 77, passed away on May 13, 2025. Joseph was born to the late William Ernest Meadows Sr. And Mary Elbon Meadows on July 19, 1947 in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Joseph served the Chattanooga Fire Department for 28 years as a Captain before his retirement. He loved woodworking, painting, and cooking (especially grilling).

In...

Ruth Koerting

May 12, 2025

Our dear Mother passed away this morning May 12, 2025, in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Ruth Luise Shrattenholzer was born in Stuttgart, Germany on August 24, 1930, to Friedrich and Hermine Schrattenholzer.

She married Kurt Ernst Koerting on October 13, 1955, in Bayreuth, Germany.

Ruth and Kurt immigrated to Hinsdale, Illinois from Germany on December 5, 1956, and lived in the Chicago area where they...

Joyce Gaylor

May 12, 2025

Joyce Freels Gaylor, 78, of Oak Ridge, TN, passed away on May 12, 2025. She was born on January 8, 1947 in Oak Ridge, TN to the late Berl and Lucille (Brandt) Freels. She worked as an Insurance Specialist in the medical field for over 30 years.

Joyce attended and taught Sunday school at Faith Lutheran Church in Oak Ridge....

Melissa Woodard

May 12, 2025

Melissa Ann Woodard, born August 8, 1968, in Rome, Georgia, passed away peacefully May 12, 2025, in Tennessee of cancer. She leaves behind a loving family, including her devoted partner Wayne Woodard, her daughters Michaela Runyan and Victoria Wilcoxon and her son Justin Lassiter. Melissa was a cherished grandmother to her grandchildren, including Casey Runyan Jr., Daniel Witt, Peggy Runyan,...