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Gloria Dean Carter, 87, of Red Bank, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 26, 2020. Gloria was born in Bridgeport, Alabama to, the late, Otie and Agnes Carter on January 3, 1933. She is preceded in death by her brother, James Edward Carter. She is survived by brother, Jerry R. Carter; sister-in-law, Lillie Mae Carter; nieces: Terri (Mark) Kitchen; Karen Carter and Gracie (Adam) Knudtson; honorary niece, Melissa Burnett; great nieces: Kaleigh Kitchen, MaKenna Knudtson...

Earl Franklin Brown, was called home to be with his heavenly Father. He was preceded in death by his Parents, Gladys Tucker Brown and Earl Brown; brother, Brooks (Buddy) Wesley Brown; sisters, Pat Graham, Dorthy Cox: nephew, Lloyd Cox. He is survived by his two brothers, Ronnie Brown(Debbie) and Terry Brown (Alyene); two daughters, Sherry Johnson (Larry), Ronette Thorne (Bobby); many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews who he loved dearly.Earl was a legend back in the...

Carolyn Mary Francis, 83, of Chattanooga, died on March 13, 2020. Carolyn was born in Fall River, MA the daughter of, the late, Mary Rose (O’Brian) and James Chadburn on December 11, 1936. She was active with Omega Harvest Church, formerly a teacher of bible study for children and an ordained minister. She loved her dog and helping people whenever possible. She is preceded in death by her husband, Donald Francis and brother, Allen Chadburn. She is survived by her children: Paul B....

Mary Davis Shannon, 76, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, March 16, 2020 surrounded by her family. Mary was born December 11, 1943 in Geneva, Alabama. She was a member of Stuart Heights Baptist Church.  She retired from Sodexho Food Services. She was preceded in death by her husband, Don Shannon. Mary is survived by her three children: Michael Shannon of Paris, TX, Michelle (Paul) Meyners of Chattanooga and Jeff (Rachel) Shannon of Chattanooga;  grandchildren: Colin, Abby,...

William Louis (Lou) Hudson Jr., of Ooltewah, TN, passed away on Saturday March 14, 2020 at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital surrounded by his family. Born in Chattanooga, TN on September 24, 1947 and raised in South Pittsburg with his parents who preceded him, Gladys Pace Hudson and William Louis Hudson Sr. A pharmacist by trade, Lou attended Auburn University Pharmacy School and was an avid HAM amateur radio operator. He enjoyed coin collecting and had a love of animals, especially his Scottish...

Virginia Richardson Carroll, 89, died Friday, March 13, 2020 at her home in Columbia, Missouri. She was born Opal Virginia Richardson on July 31, 1930, in Waterloo, Alabama, to William Wiley Richardson and Winnie Lee Baugh Richardson. Her family of six, along with her maternal grandfather, John Johnson “J.J.” Baugh, moved to South Pittsburg in 1934. In early childhood at least, Virginia was something of a “tomboy,” known to friends and family by her given first name “Opal” or...

Matthew L. Steele, 39, of Chattanooga, passed away on March 12, 2020. He was born in Flint, MI on January 19, 1981 to Linda and Ricky Steele. Matthew was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Hazel and Harrison Conrad and paternal grandparents, Betty and Albert Steele. He is survived by his daughter, Michalynn Steele of Waleska, GA. He is also survived by his parents, Linda Steele of Ooltewah, TN and Ricky (Marcella) Steele of McMInnville, TN; his brother, Scott (Kim) Steele of...

SMSGT Edwin Eugene Moore, Sr. 75 of Hixson, TN went to be with our Lord March 11, 2020. Born and raised in Chattanooga, TN. He joined the Air Force in 1961. He was in Special Ops and Rescue for 26 and a half years. He was a decorated Vietnam Veteran. Married his high school sweetheart Carol Ann Moore. He was preceded in death by his mother, father, two sisters, one brother and son. He leaves behind his wife of 58 1/2 years Carol Ann Moore,five children, eight grandchildren, nine...

Chattanooga native, Sarah Lupher Bohrer, passed away quietly in her home on March 8, 2020. Sarah was born on January 22, 1920 to Harry and Kelly Lupher and was later joined by twins, Isabel and Harry. Sarah and Isabel moved to Washington D.C. during World War II to be near Harry, who lost his life in 1945 when his plane was shot down over Germany. It was there that Sarah met Lyle Bohrer, who served as a civilian engineer at the Naval Ordinance Laboratory. Lyle and Sarah were married on June...

Willie Lucille Humphreys, died March 8, 2020. She was born the daughter of the late Lawrence and Annie (Raper) Emerling in Chattanooga. She retired from Signal Apparel and Hamilton County Government and was a member of Local ILGWU. Willie was an active member of Red Bank Calvary Baptist and enjoyed gardening and taking trips with her church. She was preceded in death by her sons, Larry Couch and Kenneth Couch. She is survived by her children: William Couch, Charles Hall, Joyce Cantrell...