John Kenneth Newton, age 73, of Sale Creek, Tennessee, went home to be with the Lord on August 11, 2022. He will be sorely missed by his loving family. John whom his family affectionately called "Big John", will be remember for his wonderful sense of humor, along with his dedication to his family. A beloved husband, father, and grandfather who was a devoted animal lover, whose joy and laughter enriched all who knew him. He was born to Charles Newton and Norma Jean Barnett of...

Roxie Crittenden Brown, 97, of Chattanooga, passed away Wednesday, August 10, 2022, exactly 30 years after her husband who passed away August 10, 1992.  She was born October 10, 1924 in McMinn County, TN to the late Charlie and Lassie Crittenden.  She was a member of Red Bank Presbyterian Church. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Ray Edward Brown; her son, Dallas; and siblings: Hooper, Zella, John, Nick, Ruth, Candler and Jack. Survivors include her daughter,...

Mr. Omar Willie Wilson age 39, of Chattanooga, Tennessee passed away Monday August 8, 2022.  Omar was born December 25, 1982, in Liberty, New York.  He enjoyed sports, video games, drones, and doing outside work.  Omar loved unconditionally, and was loved by all who knew him.  He was preceded in death by his step father Kenneth Duffy. Omar is survived by his mother Sharon Duffy. Son DeAndre Wilson, daughter Juliana Wilson.  Brothers; Kendall Duffy, and Kenneth...

Lois Anne Reddan, mother (Chris, Kim, and Kerry), grandmother (Abby Grace), spouse (beloved Jack), friend (a list much too long to recite), passed away Sunday, August 7th, 2022. “You can give without loving, but you cannot love without giving.” –Amy Carmichael There are people in this world who are givers. They give hope. They give laughter. They give tears. They give love. They give themselves. These givers enrich all that touches them in their journey through life. Our...

Mr. David Edward Bliek, age 75, of Chattanooga, Tennessee passed away Saturday August 6, 2022.   David was born March 19, 1947, in Le Mars, Iowa. He was a much loved husband, father, grandfather, and brother. He loved his family and was always there to help.  David loved fishing, mushroom hunting, good food, and travel. He was generous and a man of integrity. There were things he still wanted to do and learn, that was just in his nature.  David served honorably in...

Sara Timothy Rutemeyer passed away Saturday, August 6, 2022 at the age of 87.  Sara was preceded in death by her parents, William Humphrey Timothy and Mary Rose Ribe Timothy, and her sisters, Mary Timothy Varnell and twin sister Betty Timothy Hunt.  Sara is survived by her husband of 64 years, Dale Rutemeyer, son Tim (Cindy) Rutemeyer, daughter Ellen (Ken) McCollum, and grandchildren Will (Liz) Rutemeyer, Mary Ellen Rutemeyer (Nick Seay), Allison McCollum and Andrew...

Devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. I keep my eyes always on the Lord. With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken. Psalm 16:8 The family of Marielyn Newport Hardin share the news of her passing on Wednesday, August 3, 2022. Marielyn was a treasured and loved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Those she leaves in life will miss her dearly and treasure her memories always. Born in the peaceful Tennessee town of Oneida, Marielyn was the...

William “Bill” Coburn Weldon Jr., 81, of Chattanooga, passed away Monday, August 1, 2022. Bill was a leader in the Boy Scouts and loved to play baseball.  He graduated high school in 1960 from Washington High School, East Chicago, Indiana.  Bill worked on the ore boats when he was in the Merchant Marines.  Also, he served in the Indiana National Guard and the US Army.  He went to Officer Canidate School (OCS) and was a 2nd Lieutenant.  In 1963, he married...

James Wesley Carnes, 93, of Hixson, TN, died August 1, 2022.  Jim was born October 8, 1928, in Chattanooga, TN.  He was the son of the late Floyd Odis and Nina Pearl (Houser) Carnes.  He attended Red Bank High School.  He started his life long career in the telephone communications industry (38 years) when he went to work for the Western Electric Company in 1944 as an installer of long distance telephone equipment.  He met his future wife, Irene, while working on a...

Charles Robinson "Chuck Robins", 77, of Ooletawah, passed away July 30, 2022 at his home.  He was a member of the Ooltewah Church of God and the American Legion Post 40 in Ringgold.  He also served as Capt. Of the S.A.L. Chuck served the U.S. Army during Vietnam and the Cuban Missile Crisis.  Chuck was preceded in death by his parents, Wallace and Mary Robinson; two sisters, Ellen & Penny; son, Charles Wallace; brother, “Ed” Robinson.  Chuck...