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 addition to his parents, Joseph is...

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...

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,...

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....

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...

Olivia Michal Brown

May 11, 2025

Olivia Michal Brown

April 27, 1977 - May 11, 2025

Olivia Michal Brown, born in Orlando, Florida died unexpectedly at the age of 48, May 11, 2025, in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Olivia lived on her own terms-fearless, curious, and unbound by expectations. She was deeply original and full of love.

Olivia lived freely and adventurously, making her home in...

Erin Galloway

May 11, 2025

Erin Danielle Galloway

March 2, 1980 - May 11, 2025

Erin Danielle Galloway passed away on May 11, 2025 (Mother's Day), in Chattanooga; however, she lived most of her life in Oak Ridge, TN, where she attended Oak Ridge High School and made lifelong friends. Erin had a kind heart and was fiercely loyal to those she loved.

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Erma Gianbolvo

May 11, 2025

In Loving Memory of Erma Irene Gianbolvo, 83, of Spring City, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on the morning of Sunday, May 11, 2025, at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Hillsboro, Illinois, Erma was the daughter of George and Pearl McKenzie. She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Pearl; and...

Ronald Wilkerson

May 10, 2025

Ronald Carl Wilkerson, 68, of Birchwood, TN, passed away Saturday, May 10, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born to William Wilkerson, Jr. and Violet Wilkerson on April 1, 1957, in Cleveland, Ohio.

He was retired from the City of Cleveland, enjoyed motorcycles and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren Olivia, Thomas, Ben, and Jax Leamon,...