East Ridge, TN Obituaries

Leonard Herschel Schroder, a resident of Ringgold, Georgia, passed away on December 1, 2025, at the age of 94. He was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan, on October 6, 1931, to the late George and Leila Schr...

Mary Sue (Linville) Pauley, born March 2, 1939, in Kanawha County, WV, was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, aunt, sister and sister-in-law. She pass...

David J. Fidati, aged 71 born in Scranton, PA, went home to be with the Lord on November 25, 2025. He is survived by his wife, Kathryn; two siblings, Karen and Brian; three children, Lindsay (Scott) N...

Victor Ankar, 86, devoted husband, loving father, proud grandfather, and cherished member of the Chattanooga community, passed away peacefully on November 24, 2025. He was preceded in death by his bel...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Dr. Franklin J King, who departed this life on November 23, 2025, in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Born on July 25, 1924, Franklin lived a...

Edward Ayers Ingle, 94, of Chattanooga, TN, passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2025. Born in Chattanooga on September 11, 1931, to Irene Ayers and Merle Roy Ingle, Ed (Eddie to some) lived in Chatt...

Kay Moyer Huggins, born on November 10, 1956, passed away on November 21, 2025, at the age of 69. She was a devoted and kind-hearted woman, known for her adventurous spirit and thoughtful nature. Kay ...

Deborah Kay Trotter, a beloved wife, mother, sister, daughter, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on November 13, 2025. She was a lifelong resident of Chattanooga, Tennessee, where her kindness, ...

Harry Austin, 79, passed away November 13, 2025, in Chattanooga. He was born in Chattanooga as well, and almost his entire working life was spent in service to this community as a principled and gift...

On November 2, 2025, Dr. Michael Francis Najjar was called home by his Heavenly Father. Born in Bethesda, Maryland on September 29, 1962, to Hanna Francis Najjar originally from Iraq and Nohra Silva N...

Billie Jo Houston of East Ridge entered the gates of heaven on October 30, 2025, two days after her 93rd birthday. She was born in Pikeville, Tennessee, and was the daughter of William Rothwell and Al...

Charles Edward “Charlie” Stanbery, Sr., 87, of Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2025. Born on January 1, 1938, in Maryville, Tennessee, to the late A.J. and Bessie Stan...

Remi Louise Dodson passed away on October 25, 2025. She was born on July 1, 2025. A funeral service will be held at Chattanooga Funeral Home, East Chapel on November 15, 2025, starting at 3:00 pm.

Norma Loretta Robbs Pedigo, 91, of Chattanooga, TN, passed away on October 30, 2025. Loretta was born June 7, 1934, to Travis P. and Clara Mae Bryant in Chattanooga. Loretta graduated from Rossville H...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mary Jo Sharp, a loving wife, mother and grandmother, who always put her family first. Mary Jo’s courageous battle with cancer came to an end on...

Sarah Elizabeth “Libby” Kelly Coleman Cline, 96, of Chattanooga, TN passed away peacefully surrounded by her family and friends on the evening of October 27, 2025. Libby was born in the small farm...

Tobey Jones Hulgan, 100 years old, of the Hickory Valley Retirement Community in Chattanooga, previously of Lookout Valley, entered the presence of Her Savior and Loving God on Friday, October 24, ...

Barbara Jean Mosier Williams, 86, passed away on October 24, 2025. She was born on August 13, 1939, in Chattanooga, Tennessee to the late Lincoln and Annie Mae Mosier. She was devoted, wife, mother,...

Cammie Renae Haley, 52, of East Ridge, passed away unexpectedly on October 25, 2025. Born in Lebanon, Tennessee, on October 12, 1973, Cammie was a proud graduate of Lakeview Fort Oglethorpe High Scho...

Bernard “B” Huntley Brown, Jr., 90, of Ringgold, Georgia, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2025. Born on February 18, 1935, in Nashville, Tennessee, to the late Bernard H. Brown, Sr. and Angela ...

"It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Thomas Luther Fox Jr., who departed this world on October 22, 2025. Born in Sale Creek, TN. Tom was a devoted husband, father, and grandfath...

Wayne Douglas Schock, 72, of East Ridge, Tennessee passed away Thursday, October 16, 2025 at his home. He was an avid outdoorsman. Wayne had been Box Office Manager for the Chattanooga Theatre Cente...

Richard T. Sullivan passed away on October 16, 2025, at the age of 89. He was born to Thomas Leo and Mary Beatrice Sullivan on May 21, 1936. He was raised in Tiffin, Ohio, graduated from Tiffin Univer...

Chin Cheng Pai, age 89, of Chattanooga, Tennessee passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2025.

Jo Ann Garner Manning, 94, of Chattanooga passed away Tuesday, October 14, 2025. She was a member of Oakwood Baptist Church and the Chattanooga Raquet Club. She was an excellent seamstress and avid ...

Dottie Hines,70, of Lookout Valley passed away Sunday, October 12, 2025. She was born in Jasper, TN and was a lifelong resident of Lookout Valley. Dottie was a beloved and devoted wife, mother, moth...

Myrtle Frances “Jackie” Nelson of East Ridge passed away Monday, October 13, 2025. She was a native of LaFayette, Georgia and attended LaFayette High School. Jackie was the oldest member of Delray B...

Clara Belle Miller passed away peacefully on October 10, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on May 6, 1938, in Selma, Alabama, to John William Atchison and Dessie Clara Bates, Clara spent he...

Most people knew Mom as Cordie, and in these last years, she was lovingly known in her retirement community as the “Muffin Lady.” Cordia Boggs Phillips passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday mo...

Lieutenant Colonel Benny Ray “Ray” Adkins, a dedicated military veteran and respected community leader, passed away peacefully on October 9, 2025, at the age of 82. A lifelong servant of his country a...

Jerry Dennis Davis, 60, from East Ridge, TN, and Mexico, NY, is riding the roads in Valhalla after a tragic motorcycle accident on September 26, 2025. When your last ride includes a full-size skelet...

Edgar William “Bill” Godsey, Jr., 90, of Chattanooga passed away Friday, October 3, 2025. He was a member of Brainerd Baptist Church for 60 years. Bill retired from the Tennessee Valley Authority a...

Joyce Wilkes Hall, 84, of Chattanooga passed away Sunday, September 28, 2025. She was born on August 31, 1941, in Chattanooga to Theodore R. Wilkes and Clura Anderson Wilkes. She graduated from Centra...

Hazel DeForest Murphy Robertson, 91, of East Ridge passed away Saturday, September 27, 2025. She was a member of Faith Baptist Church. Hazel had worked at J.C. Penney in boys clothing for over 25 ye...

Johnny Lansford McCullough, 91, of Englewood, TN, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on September 24, 2025. He was born on August 23, 1934, in Chattanooga to the late Andy Woodrow McCullough and...

Judith M. “Judy” Dodd gained her heavenly wings on Saturday, September 20, 2025. She was a lifelong resident of Chattanooga and graduated from Central High School. Judy attended Highland Park Baptist ...

On September 19, 2025, Michael Robert “Mickey” Myers of Chattanooga, TN, passed away at the age of ninety-five. Mickey’s years were active and full. His passion for living and hearty laugh will be mis...

Elouise Colleen Grimes, 97, of East Ridge went home to be with the Lord on Friday, September 19, 2025. She was a member and matriarch of Spring Creek Church of God. Elouise was known as “Mom” to man...

Jackie Davidson “jack” Hudgins, 87, passed away on September 12, 2025, in Collinsville, Alabama. He lived in multiple states due to his military service however, he considered Chattanooga, TN his hom...

Elizabeth Heider Davis passed away 10 September 2025. She is preceded in death by parents Mary and Milton Heider, sister Barbara (Bobbie) Montgomery of Maryville and her beloved husband and best fri...

Juanita Holley Cook went to be with the Lord on September 10, 2025. Juanita was born in Chattanooga on December 9, 1927. She graduated from Central High School (1945) and then Tennessee Wesleyan Colle...

Nancy Huey Head, 84, passed away Tuesday, September 9, 2025. Nancy and her late husband, Tom had been members of East Lake Baptist Church when they merged with East Ridge Baptist Church. For the past...

Kelly Bruce Helms, beloved wife, mother, and friend, passed away peacefully on the afternoon of Monday, September 8, 2025, after a lengthy illness. Born on May 6, 1963, in Tecumseh, Michigan, Kelly ...

Audrey Hazel Crockett Naylor departed this world on September 4, 2025 surrounded by her family in her own home as she wanted to be. Audrey was a warrior who battled cancer valiantly and exceeded her ...

Carolyn Faye Cathey, 78, of Chattanooga passed away Tuesday, September 2, 2025. She was preceded in death by her former husband, Ronald Cathey and her mother, Dot Harmon. Survivors include her sons, ...

James Richard “Dick” Butler of East Ridge, TN passed away on September 1st, 2025 at the age of 83 surrounded by his loving wife and loved ones. He was born on April 4th, 1942 to James Henry and Franc...

Marie Culpepper Corder of East Ridge passed away on September 1, 2025. She was a member of Jones Memorial United Methodist Church for 33 years. Marie was employed by Dupont, Credit Bureau and J.C. P...

Vivian DeLaine “Vicki” Ballard, age 65, of East Ridge, passed away on August 30, 2025. Vicki knew how to light up a room just by walking into it with her smile. To know Vicki was to love Vicki. Sh...

Don Mack “Whitey” Matthews, 89, of Lookout Valley, passed away on August 30, 2025. Born on December 15, 1935, in Bridgeport, Alabama, to the late John and Stella Matthews, Don was a proud graduate of...

Ernestine (Tina) Jeanette Norris, 86, passed away Saturday, August 23, 2025. She was born in Lafayette, Georgia. Tina worked as a waitress at Country Place Restaurant for 30 years. She was preceded...