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Teresa “Terry” Bradshaw Bass, 70, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, passed away on September 24, 2023. She was born on November 6, 1952 in Lake Jackson, Texas. Terry was a kind, considerate, and intelligent woman, known for her beauty and her love for animals. She was a wonderful wife and mother, deeply cherished by her family. Terry graduated from Hixson High School in Chattanooga and went on to achieve academic excellence. She earned her bachelor's degree in economics from the...

Margaret Ilse DuPreez, 70, of Hixson, passed away September 23, 2023.  She was born in South Africa and received her PHD at the University of Pretoria.  Upon moving to America, she became a successful teacher in California.  After retirement, she moved to Chattanooga.  She always dressed to the nines, loved gardening, loved living by the Chickamauga Lake, and loved her cat Mooch.  She was a loving sister, mom, oma and friend. She was preceded in death by her parents...

James R. Brock, 67, of Rossville, Georgia passed away Friday, September 22, 2023 after an extended illness. He was preceded in death by his father, James Curtis Brock and mother, Anna Pearl Kirkland Brock. Survivors include his wife of 32 years, Lori Ann Brock; three children: William Kurtis Brock, Kevin Michael Brock and Joshua Brandon Brock; six grandchildren: Jazmine, Nathaniel, Cadin, Chloe, Kevin Jr and Ashton; two great-grandchildren, Tyler and Memphis. To honor James'...

Willard Haskel Johnson resident of Hixson TN, went home to be with his Lord and Saviour, six days after his 92nd birthday. Willard Johnson (from Evansville TN and graduated from Spring City High School) served his Country well in the United States Army from 1951 until 1955 as a combat veteran in the Korean War.  He received an honorable discharge as a Staff Sargent. Willard worked one year at Dupont Plant off Access Road then was drafted, where he returned to Dupont immediately after...

Billy Leon Turner, 83, of Stevenson, AL,  formerly of Chattanooga passed away August 20, 2023 at his home in Alabama. He was an employee of Genco Corporation for over 35 years, where he was the head designer and assistant plant manager. Leon was a member of the Christ Episcopal Church of Chattanooga.  He volunteered for the Community Kitchen, Chattanooga Cares, and was a   board member of the historical Fort Wood Community. He was preceded by his parents, Rev. Luther and...

Melba June Petty, 87, of Chattanooga, passed away Sunday, September 17, 2023. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Soddy-Daisy. She enjoyed playing piano and singing and loved the Lord.  Also, she enjoyed collecting dolls and was a great neighbor. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Petty; parents, Fred and Emma Standifer; sister, Phyllis Graham; and brother, Pete Standifer. Survivors include her daughters, Melba Alexander (Fred) and Fran McInelley (Don); sons:...

Thomas David Armstrong, 92, of Signal Mountain, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, September 12, 2023.  He was born on October 1, 1930.  He retired from Vulcan Materials Company and served his country in the United States Army and was honorably discharged at the rank of sergeant. He was preceded in death by his parents, T. H. and Grace Armstrong and sister, Irene Culpepper. Survivors include his loving wife of 39 years, Jean Armstrong; children, Lynn (Pam) Triplett of Sale...

John Robert “Bob” McClure Jr., 70, of Signal Mountain, passed away Tuesday, September 12, 2023. He received his Associates Degree in Math from Cleveland State and his Hazmat at Chattanooga State.  Bob was an active member of Brainerd Baptist Church where he also was a camera man.  He loved all kinds of music and enjoyed singing.  Also, he enjoyed hiking. He loved watching football and was an avid fan of the Texas Long Horns.  Bob was a humble man and was...

Loyd Ray Kindiger, 87, of Chattanooga, passed away Monday, September 11, 2023.  He was born and grew up in Texas.  He was a 1958 graduate of Baylor University. He met Marjorie Schmitt at Baylor and they married June 14, 1958. He was an avid Baylor fan and longtime member of the Heritage Club.  Ever since his teenage years, he knew God was calling him to special ministries.  He received his MRE at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and served as Minister of...

Patricia Carolyn Twiggs, 82, of Chattanooga, passed away Monday, September 11, 2023.  She loved spending time with her grandchildren.  She enjoyed doing for others and was a great cake baker! Also, she enjoyed watching her Duke Blue Devils Men’s basketball team play. She was preceded in death by her father, Henry Cook; mother, Myrtis Bryant; and her step-father, Claude Bryant; sister, Barbara Tomooka; and her fur baby (cat), Toby. Survivors include her daughter, Annie...