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Martha Marie Varnes Casteel peacefully passed from this earthly tent into the presence of our LORD, Jesus Christ on Thursday, March 4, 2021. She was born in Graysville, TN, living most of her life in the Chattanooga area. Her joy was being a wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great grandmother. She was the keeper of family history and knew each family members birthday. She was preceded in death by husband, Frank, son Frankie, and great-grandson, JT, parents, Maggie...

Jean Gumnick, 89, died March 1, 2021, at CHI Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga after a brief illness. Born on the last day of January 1932, in Baltimore, Maryland, to Anna Madeline (Penning) and Thomas Joseph Lawler, an only child and the center of their universe. Jean grew up on Sheldon Avenue in a handsome brick row house. After graduating from The Catholic High School of Baltimore in 1949, she earned a bachelor’s degree in History from Mount St. Agnes College in 1953. Jean was a...

Alice Bonds Dial died peacefully in the early morning of March 1, 2021 after a short illness. A resident of Forest Plaza in Hixson for over 50 years, she had been living at Lifecare Center of Hixson since 2019. She was the widow of Riley W. Dial, her beloved for 70 years. Alice was born on November 16, 1928 in Orville, Alabama. She spent her youth in Greensboro, Alabama and graduated from Greensboro High School in 1947. Her future husband was her high school sweetheart. The daughter of the...

Jack Darwin Barrett, 61, of Tullahoma, TN, died March 1, 2021. He was born in Chattanooga, TN on July 17, 1959 to Marvin and Sue Barrett. Jack loved fishing and the Tennessee Vols. Jack was a devout Christian and often used the phrase “Running on Grace”. He is preceded In death by parents and brother, Richard Barrett. Jack is survived by his wife of 40 years, Marcia, brothers, Charles Thomas Barrett and Marvin Barrett, daughters Katherine Barrett (Roger Beal) and Stephanie Barrett,...

Brooke Lovern, 23, of Signal Mountain, passed away, February 27, 2021. She was a beautiful, loving, caring, bright and selfless soul. She attended Sequatchie County High School. She is preceded in death by her brother, Dakota Cantrell; great-grandparents, Paul and Jean Higdon and Horace and Hellen Lovern. Survivors include: son, Hayden Lovern; father, Brent (Felicia) Lovern; grandparents, Randy (Kathy) Lovern, aunt, Hope Lovern; brothers, Bradley Lovern, Eric Thurman, Evan Thurman;...

Weldon Lee Golden, 66, of Chattanooga, born October 4, 1954 entered his heavenly home Tuesday, February 23, 2021 forever to be made whole. Weldon is proceeded in death by his lifelong friends whom he cherished dearly, Kenny Byers and James Ping known as Mr. Ping. Those left to cherish Weldon’s memory are Mr. Ken and Betty White, the loving and dedicated staff of ProLex Medical Services and RHA Health Services, and a host of friends who are all more like family to Weldon. Weldon carried an...

Edwin Lawrence Tankesley, Jr., 91, of Chattanooga, was born on January 26, 1930 and passed away February 22, 2021. He was proceeded in death by his parents, Margaret (McKinny) and Edwin Lawrence Tankesley, sister, Jean (Tankesley) Fuston, and brothers, Tom and Bob Tankesley. A native of Chattanooga, Ed graduated from Baylor School and University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, where he was a member of Lambda Chi Fraternity. After serving 2 years in the army, First Cavalry Division, he attended...

Roger Don Owenby, 61, passed away Sunday, February 21, 2021. Roger graduated from East Ridge High School in 1977 then received an undergraduate degree from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville then a post-graduate degree from Vanderbilt University. He was preceded in death by his parents, Don and Jimmie Owenby. He is survived by sister, Jane (Lee) Harper; nephew, Lee (Amber) Harper; and niece, Natalie Harper. The family will hold a private Memorial Service. Arrangements entrusted to...

Thomas “Tommy” Ray Dodd, 84, of Red Bank, died Saturday, February 20, 2021 unexpectedly at his home. Mr. Dodd was born November 22, 1936 in Rhea County, to Lawrence Ray and Geneva (Sharpe) Dodd. Tommy graduated from Harrison Chilhowee Baptist Academy in 1954. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and an active member of White Oak Baptist Church for 52 years where he served as usher and other various committees. Mr. Dodd served the city of Red Bank as Councilman, Vice Mayor and...

Joyce Mae Haas, 93, of Chattanooga , was welcomed home by the Lord on Friday, February 19, 2021. She was a 71 year resident of Chattanooga and retired from 3-M after several years of service. Joyce was a kind, big hearted, and loyal person that was the first to offer you a meal. She spent her life taking care of those around her and loving her family through the good times and bad. Her smile, quick wit, and wonderful cooking will be sorely missed. She was preceded in death by her husband of...