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William Edwin Estes III, known to all as “Bill”, passed from this life peacefully at his home in Hixson, TN, in the early morning hours of Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at the age of 85.  Born to William E. “Pete” Estes Jr. and Jean McCoy Estes in his beloved hometown of Athens, AL on September 26, 1937, Bill and his younger brother, Richard “Buzz” Estes, would enjoy all that growing up together in Athens in the 1940s-50s would offer, with Bill playing...

Mr. William "Bill" Raymond Thornbury age 79, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, passed away peacefully Monday January 30, 2023, at home surrounded by his family.    Bill was born November 28, 1943, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, to the late R. C. and Juanita Thornbury.  He was of the Baptist faith, and a retired timber company owner and operator.  Surviving are his devoted wife of 62 years Victoria Bird Thormbury.  Children; William Eugene Thornbury, Timothy...

Mrs. Sheila June Long age 67, of Hixson, Tennessee passed away Sunday January 29, 2023.  Sheila was born January 23, 1956, in Rochester, New York, to Harry L Ryan and Wanda Swack Ryan.   She was a lifelong member of the Church of Christ. Sheila loved singing, taking pictures, videography, cooking, entertaining family, and friends.  She enjoyed reading, especially to her grandchildren, and planning family vacations. Sheila also loved her many “bonus kids” that...

Mary Jane Wilson, 91, of Chattanooga, passed away Friday, January 27, 2023.  She was a member of Silverdale Baptist Church.  She was preceded in death by her parents, James John and Verna Duncan; her husband, Glen Wilson; sister, Dorla Eller; brother, Guy Duncan Survivors include her sons: Michael Wilson (Donna), Randall Wilson and Scott Wilson; grandchildren: Steve Wilson, Matt Wilson, Greg Wilson, Christi Wilson; and six great-grandchildren.  Graveside Services will be...

Louis Andrew Emper, 82, of Soddy Daisy, passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2023.  Lou was an avid hunter and loved hiking.  He shared his love of the great outdoors with enthusiasm and took time to teach his kids and grandkids by including them in his adventures.  He was a bigfoot enthusiast.  Also, he loved spending time with his “little woman” Barbara and loved living in New Jersey and Montana. Being known as Grandpa and Popster, he will be remembered as...

Shirley Kennedy Hardy, 87, entered into the presence of her Lord, Jesus Christ, passing peacefully in her sleep January 17, 2023. She was born in Perryville, TN to John Elvin and Mabel Reynolds Kennedy. After the loss of her father when she was still very young she later moved to Red Bank with her family and new loving step-father, Captain Harris D. Underwood. She received her education at Red Bank High School and Carson Newman College. While at Red Bank, she was a member of the National...

Wayne Worth Turnbull of Chattanooga, TN and New Orleans, LA passed away unexpectedly from natural causes on January 17, 2023. After checking in on his 3-week-old granddaughter, he was packed and ready to depart for Cat Island, Bahamas the next morning with dear friend David Drake. Wayne was born in Milford, IL on April 24, 1939 to Samuel McIntyre and Elizabeth York, and later adopted by his beloved stepfather Francis Worth Turnbull. He spent many happy years as a boy hunting rabbits and...

Mr. Frank Richard Hay age 72, of Chattanooga, Tennessee passed away Saturday, January 14, 2023.  He was born in Canada on October 13, 1950, to the late William and Renetta Hay. Frank grew up in California where he studied dance and gymnastics with his father. In his early years he performed children’s roles with the San Francisco Ballet and the touring Bolshoi and Mariinsky Ballet Companies. He majored in ballet with an emphasis on performance technique at the University of Utah...

Phyllis Reitz Raymer (75) of Chattanooga, TN passed from earth to heaven on the 14th of January, peacefully in her sleep. Born on March 11, 1947 in Evansville, IN to the late Gilbert and Elizabeth Reitz. She was a member of Red Bank Baptist Church. She was a wonderful wife, mom, aunt, grandma, great-grandma, sister, and friend. She loved the Lord, loved her family well, loved shopping and loved feeding and taking care of anyone who entered her house. She is survived by her husband of 53...

Harold Edward Taylor, 59, lifelong resident of Red Bank passed away Sunday, January 8, 2023 after a courageous and fierce battle with cancer. He is preceded in death by Daddy (Bill Taylor) and grandparents, Tomie & Ruby (Jennings) Taylor and Martha (Howard) Smith & William Songer. He is survived by his mom, Clara Songer Taylor; sisters, Beth Frost (Tommy), Lisa Perry (Danny), and Patricia Grayson (Steve); aunts, Gay Smith & Pamela Craig; uncle, Gene Songer and several nieces...