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Dorothy Boyd Patten, 92, departed her amazing life on earth January 12, 2021. She was born in Tampa, FL and attended Florida State University. In the 1950’s she moved to Tennessee where she met the love of her life, Tarbell Patten, Jr. When they married in 1963, she brought 2 sons and he brought 2 sons and a daughter into the marriage, and they later had a daughter together. By the time they married, she had already earned her private pilot’s license as a single mother. She worked...

Tuesday, January 12th, the matriarch of the Chamberlin family, Reva Chamberlin, 87, left peacefully from the comfort of her home surrounded by the love of her family to enter into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior. She was welcomed into heaven by her daughter, Maria DeShields Austin of Chattanooga, parents, Sam and Marie Wike, older brother, Hoover Wike of Whittier, North Carolina. Left behind to cherish her memories are her husband of 63 years, Charles "Chuck" Chamberlin, daughter,...

Clarence “Dale” Byrd, 57, of Chattanooga, passed away on January 11, 2021. He was born in Chattanooga and graduated from Red Bank High School then attended UTC. He was a big time employee at Raines Brothers, Inc., had taught as an adjunct teacher at Chattanooga State for the carpenters apprentice program and continued helping others with project management after Raines Brothers closed their business. He had many other interest, he loved his family and friends; loved his music and...

David Justin Spangler, 53, of Chattanooga, TN, passed away peacefully January 10, 2021 in Metairie, LA. He was born June 15, 1967 to Virginia Strickland and Jerry Spangler. He was a Risk Control Consulting Director with CNA Insurance Company for 25 years. David was selfless, loving and generous. He was always willing to help anyone. He is survived by his devoted wife, Karen Hebert Spangler, loving parents, Virginia (Ken) Strickland and Jerry (Betty) Spangler, stepson, Daniel (Via) Schwab,...

Robert H. Webb, 84, entered his eternal home on Friday, January 8, 2021 after a brief illness. He graduated from Bledsoe County High School in 1956 and was warehouse manager for Southern Wholesale, and then for Wholesale Supply until his retirement in 2010. He served as a deacon at Mountain Creek Church of Christ for many years where he was over the building and grounds. He was dedicated to his church family and served in whatever way he could over the years including driving the “Joy...

James “Jim” Aaron Horton, 89, of Lookout Valley, went to be with the Lord January 7, 2021. He was born on June 1, 1931, the son of (the late), James Quillen and Lois Mae (Williams) Horton and lived in Lookout Valley for the last 64 years. He retired from Combustion Engineering after 35 years of service. He was a long time member of Tiftonia Baptist Church, where he was a faithful member and served on the deacon board for 57 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother,...

John “Ted” Bratcher, Sr., 89, of Red Bank, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2021 at his home. Ted was born the son of (the late) Claude Sr. and Marguerite (Dietzen) Bratcher on July 17, 1931. He is a veteran of the US Navy and retired schoolteacher and barber. He was a faithful member of Red Bank Baptist Church and was also very active with Red Bank Lions Club for 25 years and a true icon of our community. After retiring, he stayed busy working outside and always enjoyed the other...

Sandra S Held, passed away at her home, on January 4,, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Held, son, John Wesley Axmacher and grandson, Christopher Axmacher. She is survived by sister, Jane Millwood, niece, nephew, several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Memorial service will be held at Community Baptist Church at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Lane Funeral Home, 601 Ashland Terrace, Chattanooga, TN 37415 (423) 877-3524 lanefh.com

Betty Presley Nash, age 92, of Chattanooga, went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 4, 2021. Betty was a true Christian Lady who loved and cherished her family. Betty was a wonderful wife, mother and homemaker. She was also a floral designer and volunteered with Erlanger Hospital’s Ladies Auxiliary for over 30 years. Betty was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Red Bank for 44 years, sang in the choir and provided the floral arrangements for the church for many years. Betty was...

Dan Mcgrew, 84, of Hixson, was a wonderful husband and he treated me with respect and love. With all of these things I loved him very much. Arrangements entrusted to Lane Funeral Home, 601 Ashland Terrace, Chattanooga, TN 37415 www.lanefh.com 423-877-3524