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Martha Petitt Higgins, 97, of Red Bank, passed away July 22, 2021. She was a Registered Nurse for over 45 years and a member of Ridge Crest Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leon and Gaudie Mae Petitt, husband, William George Higgins, sons, Tommy and Mike Higgins, brothers and sister-in-law, Durwood Petitt, Bob (Shirley) Petitt, sister and brother-in-law, Vera (Raymond) Thompson. Survivors include her daughter, Beverly (Roy) Lewis of Hixson. Son, Rick (Kathy)...

Marilyn Van Arsdale, 78, was born in Parma, Ohio in 1943 to Oliver and Betty (Scantlebury) Buhl. She graduated from Parma Senior High School and earned a B.A. degree from Bowling Green State University (Ohio) in 1965. The same month, she married Fred Van Arsdale III, whose career as an executive sales professional in the truck equipment industry took the couple to New Jersey and New Hampshire prior to settling in Chattanooga in the late 1970s. They were members of the Chattanooga Golf and...

My amazing and beautiful wife, Jen, lost her battle to colon cancer this Sunday morning, July 18, 2021. She was a true warrior and overcomer in everything that she did. I know Jen has touched the lives of so many. I’m confident her light will continue to shine among the stars and her love and generosity will carry on through the lives of the people she has impacted. Jen was loved. Thank you to everyone who has supported us through one of the most trying times of our lives. I love Jen and I...

Elbert Ernest Kelley was welcomed into the arms of his Heavenly Father on July 15, 2021.  Born in 1933 to James and Ida Kelley, he was one of ten siblings raised in the music and fellowship of God’s love.  Whether from the pulpit or his kitchen table, he lived his life with a passion for sharing song and scripture, helping others understand the Word and Love of our Savior.  Ernest was a dedicated family man who loved his daughters, Darlene Johnston, Polly Carlen, and Beth Carlen...

Marilyn Ann Wilhoite Anderson, 95, passed into the presence of the Lord on July 15, 2021 after a brief illness. She was in the loving care of her son at her home with the support of Hearth Hospice and Home Instead at the time of her passing. She was the daughter and middle child of the late Clyde and Ruby Duncan Wilhoite. She is preceded in death by her husband, Virgil Anderson and daughter Debra, and survived by her son, David of this city. Marilyn was born in Mansfield, Ohio on August 20,...

June Cagle Torrance, 92, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 7, 2021. June is survived by sister, Betty Sherrill, stepsons, David (Kristine) and Doug (Krista) Torrance, their children; Jessica (Ron) Goans, Jennifer (Tim) Vacek, Jay (Kelley) Torrance, Hunter Broughton and grandson, Ramsey Vacek. June was previously deceased by her husbands, James M. Torrance and Joe Turner. Interment will be July 17, 2021 at First Centenary United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN. A memorial service...

Heather Marie “Duck” Hagood, 34, of Fort. Oglethorpe, passed away July 7, 2021 after a strong battle with cervical cancer. Heather was born in Lansdale, Pennsylvania to Julie Marie (Kephart) Blount and Guy Bennett on May 4, 1987. Her family and life finally landed her in Fort. Oglethorpe, GA, where she settled down and went to college to become a licensed Master Cosmetologist in hair and nail design as she always dreamed to do in her life. Heather was married to her soulmate and best...

Early Wednesday morning Heaven opened its gates wide to welcome Elizabeth Love Everett home. We are sure that the light shined a little brighter when her jeweled crown was placed upon her head (possibly designed by her daughter Susan). Elizabeth’s foundation of life was built upon her faith. She had a vibrant soul that shed the Lord’s light wherever she was present. This was reflected in her beautiful smile and compassion for others. She never judged anyone and gave her golden wisdom and...

July 12, 2021 Eulogy for Tom Norman – written by Vicky Ogle Mom, Dad loves you and did from the minute he saw you through that open window. They first saw each other through a dishwashing window in their college cafeteria. Over the years they both admitted that it truly was ‘love at first sight’, a gift from God. Tom Norman began life in a very small town in Ohio and was raised by his parents with one sister. Patty and her family are unable to be here today but they send their love,...

Jeannine Swanger “NeNe”, 83, went home to be with God on Monday, July 5, 2021. She was born in Signal Hills of Chattanooga, TN. She was a long time resident of Red Bank, where she lived for almost 50 years. Being a single mom, she worked many jobs, managing more than one at a time to support her family on her own. In every position she held, she advanced within the company and was highly regarded within each industry. She retired from Pro-Group, Conoco, and Walmart. Outside of work you...