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Mary Stephens Wilcox, 90, of Chattanooga, died October 25, 2020.  Mary was born on October 12, 1930, the daughter of the late Dexter G. and Loretta (Fritts) Stephens.  Mary attended Johnson County High School and later graduated with an AS degree as an LPN.  Mary was employed by Tepper Clinic, a children’s hospital where she was a revered and caring health care provider.  Mary will be remembered as a compassionate friend and caregiver to many of her friends and family after her...

Carl Stanley “Bug” Nolan, 72, of Hixson, passed away Thursday, October 22, 2020. He retired from the City of Chattanooga after 20 years of service as truck driver. He was preceded in death by his parents and 17 siblings. Survivors include his caregiver and ex-wife, Beulah Nolan; son, Carl Bradley (Nikki) Nolan; step-sons, Rip (Tammy) Pedigo and Scott (Jessica) Cash; eight grandchildren; several nieces. Special thanks to his caregivers: grandson, Jordan Cash, Nikki Nolan and Hospice of...

Sara Sheppard Garrett, 87, of Hixson, entered the gates of Heaven on Wednesday, October 21, 2020. She passed peacefully after a brief hospital stay. Sara was born on April 5, 1933, in Hartsville, Tennessee. She was preceded in death by oldest son, S. Norman Garrett, Jr., and late husband, Samuel N. Garrett, Sr. She is survived by: sons, Jeff (Vicki) Garrett of Heath, TX, Mark (Nita) Garrett of Hixson, grandchildren, Julie Garrett (Matthew) VanDolen of Dallas, TX, Justin (Melissa) Garrett of...

Jerry Lee Sharp Sr., 80, of Chattanooga, passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2020. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 60 years, Frances, parents and son, Jeff Sharp. Survivors include his sons: David Sharp, Danny (Jill) Sharp and Jerry (Shannon) Sharp Jr.; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Visitation is 3:00-8:00 pm Monday at Lane Funeral Home. Funeral service will be 12:00 pm Tuesday in the Coulter Chapel of Lane Funeral Home. Interment will follow in...

Jeanette Smith, 86, was born in Superior, WI on March 27, 1934, the fourth daughter of Ed and Jenny Branzell, she was frequently reminded that she and her sisters were direct descendants of the “Swedish Nightingale”, Jenny\ Lind. Music was “in their veins”, and it played a prominent role in their young lives. In 1952, when Jeanette was only 17, she had a whirlwind romance with Gordon Smith. They met and married in less than a year, but the love they had for each other lasted a...

Sarah L. Camp, 87, of Chattanooga, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, October 18, 2020. Sarah Ellen was born in St. Elmo in October, 1933. She was the daughter of Joe and Sarah (Stewart) Lyle and raised in Hamilton County graduating with honors from City High School in 1951. She married Kenneth L. Camp (with the Lord, July 5, 2011) and they started their family in Eastdale before moving to Hixson. Sarah was very involved with Ken and several core families in founding the Hixson...

Charles Edward “C.E.” Steele, 99, of Chattanooga, was granted his angel wings on Thursday, October 15, 2020 in a local healthcare facility. He was a loving husband, father and papaw. Mr. Steele served in the U.S. Navy and worked at Sears Roebuck as a Sales Manager until retirement. After retirement he decided to attain his real estate license and also had a chance to fly a plane. He was an avid fisherman. He loved to garden and always had the most beautiful rose bushes. He was of the...

Shauna Colleen (Hawkins) Ohaver, 62, of Soddy Daisy, passed away on Friday, October 9, 2020. Shauna was born April 25, 1958, the daughter of Charles Lynn Hawkins and Joyce Tucker. She was a talented cook and last worked for Alexian Brothers and was a great artist. Shauna is preceded in death by her father, Charles L. Hawkins, brother, Lynn Hawkins and life-partner, Joseph Gooden. She leaves behind, mother and step-father, Joyce and John Tucker, daughters, Melissa Grimes and Ashley Combs,...

Suzanne “Sue” (Johnson) Barry, 97, of Chattanooga, died peacefully at home on October 9, 2020 after a long illness. Mrs. Barry was a graduate of Tyner High School and was an excellent and avid gardener. She loved quilting, making beautiful jewelry and cooking, which was loved by all she fed over the years. She was a Christian (Methodist), loved our Lord and Savior, and was at peace. She will be sadly missed by family and friends. She was preceded in death by husband, John C. Barry....

Norman “Zane” Power, peacefully passed away from cancer October 6, 2020, surrounded by his family. Zane was born May 22, 1954, the son of James “Snowball” and Louise Power, in Hamlet, NC. He married the love of his life, Teresa in 1977, and three years later welcomed their son, Damien. Zane’s career spanned 35 years at ConocoPhillips, serving a variety of roles where he was greatly respected for his intelligence, strategic vision and dedication to his profession. He made many, many...