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In Fond Memory of Peter Duffy: A Champion of the Road, Master of Expression, and Connoisseur of Cuisine Chattanooga, TN - With heavy hearts and cherished memories, we bid farewell to Peter Duffy.  He passed away on May 2, 2024, at the age of 79. Peter was a1962 graduate of Baylor and attended MTSU.  He was an avid tennis player, golfer and achieved the title of professional pool shark. He was preceded in death by his parents Owen and Zenora Duffy, his sister, Jean Parker, and his...

Susan "Sue" Margaret Shramko (nee Bow) passed away on May 1, 2024, in Hixson, Tennessee, at the age of 78. She was born on August 11, 1945, in Dayton, Ohio. Sue was the epitome of strength and love within her family. She exuded endless energy, unwavering love, and unconditional support. Her leadership and strength were a blessing to all who knew her. Sue's vibrant personality, cheerful outfits, and welcoming smile made everyone feel like they had a friend in her. Her years of...

Tris Joseph Lirette, 23, formerly of Golden Meadow, LA, of Harrison, passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2024.  He graduated South Lafourche SLHS.  He was raised Catholic and attended Calvary Chapel, Northside.  He worked for CHI Memorial Hospital in the maintenance department, downtown. A Fire Academy graduate, he was a volunteer fireman of Highway 58 Fire Department.  He was an amazing husband, father and friend. He was proud of his red hair. Survivors include his devoted...

James “Wade” Jackson was born on March 6, 1956 to Clarence and Lessie Jackson in Chattanooga, TN. Wade was the youngest of eight children and attended school in Chattanooga where he graduated from Red Bank High School in 1974. He met his wife, Christy, in 1972 and later married her on March 21, 1975. They welcomed their sons Michael in 1980 and Dave in 1986. Wade’s career began as design draftsman for local engineering firms. At age 44, he went back to college and received...

Ruby Cundiff Whittenburg, 91, of Chattanooga, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2024.  She was a 1953 graduate of Tennessee Temple.  She loved reading, knitting, crocheting, and gardening.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Whittenburg; parents, Bert and Celesta Cundiff of Illinois; and four sisters and three brothers. Survivors include her children: Anatia Whittenburg, Franklin Whittenburg, and Karla Whittenburg; one grandchild, Tiffany Powell (Andrew); three...

Evelyn Sneed Williams, 91, of Chattanooga, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2024.  She was married to Ralph Oliver Williams for 37 years.  Evelyn graduated from Red Bank High School in 1951. She was First Lady of Alhambra Shrine, charter member of Helping Hands and member of the Betsy Ross Eastern Star. In addition to her husband, she was also preceded in death by her parents, William Kelsie and Mary Cleo Sneed. Survivors include her brother, Bill Sneed (JoAnn); nieces and...

David George Freye, affectionately known as Dave, passed away April 25th, 2024 in Chattanooga, Tennessee.  Dave was born and raised in Sheboygan, Wisconsin to Marilyn and Robert Freye on May 15th, 1951. Dave graduated Sheboygan South High School in 1969.  He was a proud star athlete in basketball and swimming. He then furthered his education at the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee where he earned his Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering. Later, Dave...

Tammy “Tam” Dagnan, 65 years old, of Signal Mountain, Tennessee, gained her HEAVENLY WINGS and became GOD’S PRECIOUS ANGEL on April 24, 2024. Tammy Christine Dagnan was born on September 28, 1958 in Chattanooga, Tennessee to Richard and Crystal Turner of Chattanooga, TN. She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard Francis and Crystal Turner of Chattanooga, Tennessee; and sister,  Pam Kilgore, also of Chattanooga. She is survived by her husband, Charles...

Jane Avery Dickinson Mercier, 80, of Chattanooga, TN, formerly of Groton, MA, and Carmel, NY, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. Born February 5, 1944, in Mahopac, NY, Jane was the middle child of the late George Ernest Dickinson Jr. and Eleanor Elizabeth Wilkoc Dickinson. She graduated with a B.A. in History from Rivier College and spent decades teaching children in MA, NH, and NY. She adored teaching middle school-aged children and retired from Nashua Catholic Regional Junior High...