Hixson, TN Obituaries

Barbara Rothwell Robinson, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away December 16, 2025. Barbara was retired from UTC, having worked in the payroll department for 25 years. S...

Laura Christine Cofer Bean of East Ridge, 83, passed away Saturday December 13" after several years illness. She was the daughter of the late Joseph A. Cofer, Sr. and the late Josephine Pear! Woollen ...

Michael John Abernathy, born on October 18, 1957, passed away on December 13, 2025, at the age of 68.

Thelma Jane Cox, 94, passed away on Sunday, December 14th. She devoted her entire life to loving and taking care of others, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Thelma was born on Fe...

Terry Duane Shumaker, age 78, passed away Sunday morning, December 14, surrounded by his family. He was born May 31, 1947, in Hueytown, Alabama, to the Rev. William Jesse and Audrey Lagle Shumaker. ...

Kenneth Ray Burroughs, 82, of Soddy Daisy, TN passed away Saturday, December 13, 2025. He was born on January 17, 1943, in Soddy -Daisy, Tennessee. Kenneth was married to the love of his life Lynda ...

Franklin "Kirk" Arwood, a beloved and cherished individual, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at the age of 70. Born on March 20, 1955, in Dalton, Georgia, Kirk was known for ...

John "JP" Patrick Shoup, a beloved and humorous soul, passed away on December 12, 2025, at the age of 60. Born on May 15, 1965, in Seaford, Delaware, JP was one of seven siblings raised in Hixson, Ten...

Ginger Hawthorne Ridge, 69, a lifelong resident of Chattanooga, went to be with her Lord and Savior on December 11, 2025. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She gradua...

Roy Lamar Henderson Jr. 64 of Chattanooga, passed away on December 10, 2025. He was a 1980 graduate of Tyner High School. Roy established his business, Roy Henderson Roofing Company, in 1986. He ...

Frank Desmond Lyons, "Daddytom", of Chattanooga, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2025, at the age of 82. Born on February 23, 1943, Frank lived a life defined by hard work, devotion ...

Carolyn Boles, born on July 1, 1943, passed away on December 10, 2025, at the age of 82.

Monequa Renee Fox, 65, passed away on December 10th 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. She created a home where everyone felt welcome. She loved movies, days at the beach and poolside (but d...

Richard McArthur Sr. passed away on December 10, 2025, at the age of 80. Arrangements will be released at a later date.

Ronald W. Durby - Longtime Sessions Court Judge, Football Player And Coach. Ronald Wilson Durby (1942-2025) stepped peacefully into the arms of the Father, on December 9, 2025, surrounded by family,...

Alma Taylor Ivey of Hixson, TN, passed away December 8, 2025. Alma was born and reared in Murphy, NC, before moving to Hixson, TN in 1974. She was employed by W.R. Grace for 20+ years. She was a...

Evelyn Alice (Privette) Bannister went to be with God on, Monday, December 8, 2025. She lived in Chattanooga, Tennessee until she left us on this earth to go home with her Savior God at the age of 94 ...

Barbara Sue Chalker, a beloved resident of Soddy Daisy, Tennessee, passed away on December 6, 2025, at the age of 91. Born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, on January 14, 1934, she was the cherished only ch...

Mike Royster, 76 years old, passed away at home early on December 5, in Hartselle, Alabama. Mike retired from UTC in July of 2021, after 47 years of service in the athletic department. He was preced...

Judith Lynne Morris Phillips, of the Soddy-Daisy, Tennessee community, was born on December 21, 1940, in Highland Park, Michigan, and passed away at the Hospice of Chattanooga Care Center in Chattanoo...

William "Bill" Edwin Barber, a beloved, devoted, and faithful man, went to his Heavenly home on December 3, 2025, at the age of 93. Born to the late Dale and Lillian Barber on June 25, 1932, in Jackso...

James Harold (“Jim”) Kidd died December 3, 2025, in Chattanooga, TN. James was born on October 14, 1954 in Lawrence County, TN. He attended public school in Lawrenceburg until his father was trans...

Paul David Phillips, of the Soddy-Daisy community, was born on February 6, 1941, in Oneida, Tennessee, and passed away peacefully at his home on December 2, 2025. He will be remembered as a man with a...

Walter Russell McDougal, born on February 5, 1938, passed away on December 1, 2025, at the age of 87.

Chuck Smith, 75, of Hixson, TN, passed away peacefully at his home. He was born and raised in North Georgia and spent a large part of his adult years in the Atlanta area. Chuck was a proud Vietn...

Reba Jackson Coffelt, went to be with her Lord and Savior on November 30, 2025, at the age of 88. Reba was born on December 13, 1936, in Cookeville, Tennessee, to Dibrell and Mattie Jackson. She was o...

James Vaughn (Jim) Quinley, 87, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 29, 2025 surrounded by his family. Jim was born on May 12, 1938, the son of James Guy and Edna ...

Anthony Lee Clowers passed away on November 28, 2025, at the age of 63. He was born on November 2, 1962.

William Sherold Walker entered into heaven on November 25th 2025. Sherold was a man of peace who had the presence of Christ throughout his Christian life. He was a man of compassion for Christ and a r...

Nancy Elizabeth Hawkins Moore, 87, of Chattanooga, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on November 25, 2025, after a long illness. Born October 14, 1938, in Nashville, Tennessee, to Rev. Almon ...

Duane Meredith Mounce, a selfless and kind-hearted man, passed away on November 24, 2025, at the age of 84. He was a resident of Selmer, Tennessee, at the time of his passing. Born on March 27, 1941,...

Terri Wyatt 8-19-1958 - 11-23-2025 Terri attended Chattanooga City High School. She worked as a hair stylist for over 35 years and more recently for Food City before retiring from Hob...

Edward Walter Geiger Ed, 88 years old, went home to His Lord and Savior on November 22, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Florence Geiger as well as Arlene his wife of 42 yea...

Fred Joseph Lewis, Jr., seventy-nine, departed this life on November 21, 2025. Always quick with a joke and full of stories and wisdom, he will be sorely missed by those who knew and loved him. Fr...

James "Jim" Forest Ballard Jr. passed away on November 21, 2025, at the age of 74. Born on May 18, 1951, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Jim was a resilient, brave, hard-working, and inspirational individ...

William F McGee Jr, beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend passed away peacefully on November 20, 2025, at the age of 74. Born on September 28, 1951, William was a lifelong resident of Chat...

Frances Oehmig Collins departed with grace from this life on November 18, 2025. She joined her Heavenly Father and the souls of many family members and loved ones. Frances leaves behind the legacy o...

Donald Roy Hamill, 84, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, died on November 18, 2025. Don was born on March 13, 1941 in Jacksonville, Florida, to parents Daniel and Blanche Hamill. He moved to Chattanooga,...

Leona Joyce Morton, 89, of Chattanooga TN went to visit her Heavenly Father on Saturday, November 15, 2025. She was employed and retired from Dixie Yarns, Inc. She was of the Baptist faith and atten...

Doyle “DeDoyle” Fairchild, 91, of Soddy Daisy, Tennessee, a proud United States Navy veteran, left this world peacefully on November 15, 2025. He was born to Fred and Alta Fairchild of Hixson, Te...

Ricky Nelson Lingerfelt, 67, of Harrison, TN went home to meet his Savior Jesus Christ on November 15, 2025. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Joyce Lingerfelt, grandson, Justin Chrisman, and g...

Lawrence Royston Duncan, age 87, was welcomed into Heaven on November 15, 2025. Born on November 29, 1937, in Oliver Springs, Tennessee, Lawrence made his home in Hixson, Tennessee, where he spent ...

Mary Ann Scott Gill, age 84, of Sale Creek, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, November 13, 2025. Mary Ann was born in Sale Creek, to the late Raymond and Mattie Fuller Scott. She ...

Boodie Meyers Fox, 90, of Hixson, passed away on Thursday November 13, 2025. He was born June 25, 1935 in Gainesboro, TN to the late James Otis and Hallie Mae Fox. Boodie was a longtime member o...

Arthur Marvin Yother, age 94, was born on February 12, 1931, to Wilson and Gallie Yother. Raised on his cherished Mowbray Mountain, Arthur maintained a special connection to his roots throughout his l...

Aaron Andrew Wolfe, 49, of Chattanooga, passed away on November 9, 2025. A native of Chattanooga, Aaron graduated from Central High School and the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Aaron enj...

Jacquelyn LeNeave Oliver of Chattanooga, Tennessee left to be with our Lord on November12, 2025. "Jackie" was born in Paducah, Kentucky to Clarence and Edna LeNeave. She attended David Lipscomb Colleg...

Jo Anna Bowman Sparks died on November 8, 2025 in Huntsville, Alabama with family. She has gone to stand before and be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was born in Baltimore, Maryland on...

Roy Miller Cason Sr., age 97 of Chattanooga, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Friday, November 7, 2025. He was under the care of Hospice of Chattanooga and passed at his home. Mr. Cason was a nat...

Agnes O Starnes, born on January 3, 1932, passed away on November 6, 2025, at the age of 93. Agnes was a resident of East Ridge, Tennessee. Visitation will be held at Hamilton Funeral Home & Crematio...