Hixson, TN Obituaries

In celebration of the life of James “Riley” Hairsine. Riley was born on November 13, 2006 and passed away on May 12, 2026, at the young age of 19 years old. A young man who never met a stranger an...

Phil Casseday, 82, passed away on Thursday May 14, 2026. Phil was born in Masontown, West Virginia on December 5, 1943, to Roy and Josephine Casseday, and lived in the Chattanooga area since the 196...

Carolyn V. “Deta” Ashley, 62, passed away and left a world immeasurably brighter for having been in it. She was a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and friend whose warm spirit and open heart touched ev...

David Keen Martin, of Chattanooga, TN, passed away on Friday, May 8, 2026. David was born on September 11, 1950, in Roanoke, VA to Lillian Turpin and Frank Keen Martin. He was predeceased by his bro...

Dr. Janice Wheeler Groseclose of Hixson died on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at her home. She was born on August 7, 1949, in Salisbury, N.C., and moved to Chattanooga in 1959 when her father transferred wi...

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Jeffery Charles Tanner, 58. On May 4, 2026, he went to be with Jesus. Jeff was a devoted husband, father, and son. He proudly served in...

Sheryl Ann Graham, age 73, passed away on May 3, 2026. A resident of Cleveland, Tennessee, Sheryl was born on November 26, 1952, in Wichita, Kansas to the late Harley Hess and Phyllis Strait Koster. ...

Patricia Jill Gordon passed gently into the loving hands of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ in Chattanooga, TN on Sunday, May 3, 2026. A service celebrating her life will be held at 3 PM on Saturday...

Classic and Timeless Trudy Kennemore Turnbull, 87, of Hixson, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2026, of natural causes. Born on January 31, 1939, in Arkansas, Trudy was the kind of person w...

Barbara Goza Stancil, 89, of Chattanooga passed to heaven to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, May 2, 2026 in a local healthcare facility. Barbara was born to the late Marion An...

Jack Thomas Kinser Sr., age 94, left his earthly home on April 30, 2026, to spend eternity with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He was born June 12, 1931, to Elmo and Gladys Kinser. In 1953 he marr...

Charlotte Allene Womack passed on April 30, 2026, at the age of 86, and was a resident of Hixson, Tennessee.

Linda Graham, passed away at age 100, peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of strength, love, and a life well lived. She was born on February 1, 1926, in Oakland, California, to Manuel and Roselina So...

Salua Geraldina Ramirez Wood, 60, was taken up to heaven in the early morning of April 24, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was born on July 20, 1965, in Guadalajara, Mexico, to Manuel Ramirez and...

Edward Harold Dent, 95, of Hixson, was welcomed home by his Heavenly Father on Thursday, April 23, 2026, with his two daughters by his side. Ed retired from Jake Marshall Plumbing and was a proud me...

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Judith “Judy” (Allen) Hicks, age 78, who passed away peacefully at her home in Soddy-Daisy on April 23, 2026. Judy was the beloved wife of Robe...

Nancye Carroll Alloway, 93, of Chickamauga, Georgia, passed away April 22, 2026. Born September 19, 1932, Nancye’s life was marked by steadfast purpose, quiet strength, and a devotion to doing what wa...

Edithann Werndli Broadrick, age 93 born in Chattanooga, Tennessee November 3, 1932, a lifelong resident of Chattanooga went to be with her Savior peacefully on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. Edithann was ...

Nancy Ann (Lawton) Thornton, 95, was born on November 8, 1930, in Abbeville County, South Carolina, and passed away on April 21, 2026. She lived in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and leaves behind a life war...

Doug Leroy Emmer, 62, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, passed away on April 21, 2026. Born May 17, 1963, in Rockford, Illinois, Doug was the son of George Emmer and Joanne Anderson, and one of eight sibling...

Ronald Wayne O’Neal, Sr., 87, was welcomed into the arms of his Savior on April 22, 2026. He was born June 23, 1938, to Ben and Effie O’Neal in Chattanooga, TN. He grew up in the Avondale area and was...

Linda G. Roberts, 79, Hixson, TN, passed away on April 21, 2026, at home with her family. She was born in Chattanooga, TN, and was the daughter of William and Faye Johnson. She is survived by her b...

Susan Massey Kennedy, 69, of Chattanooga, TN passed away peacefully in her sleep on April 21, 2026. Susan is survived by her husband, Bill, sons, David (Kate) and Robby, her grandchildren Robby Jr.,...

Nancy Priscilla Haston Ellis passed from death to life at 2:00 p.m. on April 18, 2026. She was born November 19, 1940, to Fred Dexter and Opal Haston and was raised on her family’s farm in the Hickory...

Rebecca Dawkins Troxler, was born on July 30, 1948, in Birmingham, Alabama, and passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family at age 77 on April 16, 2026 .She lived her life with faith, love a...

John Paul Dodd, 72, of Hixson, Tennessee, passed away on April 15, 2026. Born on November 5, 1953, he was a native of Hammond, IN. He moved to Chattanooga at age 10 and remained a resident of the area...

Charlie W. Hammer, age 90, passed away on April 14, 2026. Born March 26, 1936, in Siler City, NC, he carried with him a steady devotion to the people and places he loved throughout a long and meaningf...

Gloria Jean Goodner Maddox, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, lived a life full of love, laughter, adventure, and deep appreciation for family and friends. A proud graduate of Central High School class of ...

Landon Faulkner, born September 13, 2001, in Knoxville, Tennessee, to Johnny Chad Faulkner and the late Kristal Nicole Faulkner, passed away on April 10 at 10:26 a.m., succumbing to injuries sustained...

Mary June Carmack, age 77, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2026. She was born on June 12, 1948, in Dandridge, Tennessee, the only child of Clarence and Helen Ellison. She was raised on a 200-acre...

Herb Ray Coursey, 73, of Hixson, Tennessee, passed away on April 5, 2026. Born on December 14, 1952, in Winchester, Tennessee, Herb was the son of the late Leland and Annie Coursey. He was one of thre...

Walter “Mason” Richard February 28, 1936 – April 5, 2026 Walter “Mason” Richard, 90, of Hixson, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at home on April 5, 2026. Born on February 28, 1936, in Memphis, Tenn...

On April 5th, Earlon Drew Lane passed away peacefully at home. He finished his race and made it to his heavenly home and into the arms of his Lord and Savior. There to welcome him was his wife of 59...

Vilma Mary Fox, 93, passed away peacefully Saturday April 4, 2026. She was born on April 25, 1932, in Kettering, Northamptonshire, England to Claude and Alice Ince. Vilma spent her childhood in Eng...

John William Toomey, Jr., age 96, of Marietta, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 4, 2026. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, John lived a long and meanin...

Clyde Melvin “Mel” Leatherman, 78, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 2nd, 2026. Mel was born in North Carolina on February 1st, 1948. He was the oldest of five sons, and attended Bunker Hill...

Bishop Clayton H. Privett, finished his race here on earth on Monday, March 30, 2026. He is now in the presence of the God, who he preached about for over 46 years. He was an ordained bishop in the Ch...

Kenneth Richard “Rick” Griswold of Soddy Daisy passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, March 28 at the age of 73. He was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee on October 9th, 1...

Larry Clyde Canfield, age 85, went home to his Lord and Saviour on March 27, 2026. Born December 30, 1940, in Bowling Green, Ohio. He is preceded in death by his parents Wayne and Mary Canfield, and s...

Barbara Howard Hendrix, 72, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2026, at her home in Ringgold, Georgia, surrounded by her loving family. Barbara had bravely battled a long illness with grace and quiet...

Shirley Marie Shannon Burnum, age 90, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026. Shirley was born in Columbus, Ohio, raised in Lancaster, Ohio and has been a longtime resident of the Chattanooga area. S...

Nancy Vincent West passed peacefully on March 26, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Rome, Georgia in 1941 to Henry and Fanny Lou Vincent. Nancy moved to Chattanooga where she stud...

Robert “Bob” Keylon, went to be with the Lord on March 26, 2026. Bob lived for the last 8 years in Soddy Daisy, TN. Prior to that he lived in Chattanooga for 40 years. He was born in Ten Mile, TN...

Rose Marie Roberts O’Brien went home to be with the Lord on March 25, 2026. She was a loving wife, mother, Nana, and friend to all who knew her. She will be greatly missed. Born in Lexington, TN on...

Robert D. “Bobby” Shelton, age 92 of Red Bank, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. He was a graduate of Central High School then served our country in the Army. Bobb...

Betty was born on April 13, 1936, in Charlotte, N.C., to Ervin Mahaffey Sauls and Elva Irene Lofty. She graduated from Rossville High School in 1954 and went on to attend the University of Chattanooga...

Donna Zeiser Newsome passed away on March 23, 2026. Born May 6, 1933, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, she was a mother, grandmother, sister, and friend we loved and will greatly miss. Donna grew up in Kal...

Died March 23, 2025, she was 93 years old. She is survived by her husband of 73 years, Stafford Daniels, her children and grandchildren. Born and raised in Atlanta, she moved with her husban...

Wayne “Tojo” Smith passed away on March 21, 2026 to be with our Heavenly father. Wayne was a member of The Church of The Highlands (formerly Highland Park Baptist Church) where he had served as a de...

Joyce Laverne Currie, of Hixson, Tennessee passed away peacefully on March 21, 2026 at the age of 89. Joyce was born on January 17, 1937 in Jacksonville, Alabama, to the late James Eston Holley and ...