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Larry Eugene Patten, 71-derful, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2020. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather who was thoughtful, kind and generous with his time, talents and beliefs. He sacrificed for his family. He attended Abbas House and worked at Unum. In his early career, Larry served in the Army and worked at the White House for four years in Whitehouse Communications. Larry was preceded in death by his father Eugene Patten, and sister Judy Patten. Survivors include his...

Gloria Pauline “MiMi” Brown passed away at her home on January 13, 2020 on her birthday. She retired after many years of service at J.C. Penneys. She taught children in Sunday school class at Mountain Creek Baptist Church where she attended. She was preceded in death by her husband, Webster Charles Brown and her parents; Charles Clifford and Betty (Bolden) Fitzsimmons and her brothers; Charles Lee and Billy Fitzsimmons, grandchild, Spencer Maxwell.. She is survived by her sister,...

Michelle Laskowski Asbell, 62, of Signal Mountain, passed away January 11, 2020. She attended Signal Mountain Church of the Nazarene. She was preceded in death by her parents Stanley and Evelyn Laskowski, husband Rick Asbell, and sister Latrese Laskowski. Survivors include her daughter Whitney Dodson (Daniel); grandchildren Aedan and Emma Dodson; sister Shelia Clemons (David) and children; brothers: Mike Lakowski, Mark Laskowski (Janet) Children; niece Amanda Seals (Ernie); nephew Brian...

Martha C. Waller, 86, of Chattanooga, passed away Saturday, January 11th, 2020. Martha was born August 15, 1933 and was the youngest of 5 children of parents, (late) John and Edna Ann (Dugger) Carpenter. She was a graduate from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education and a Master’s Degree in Music. She was a retired teacher of Hamilton County Department of Education. Martha was a talented musician, and everyone loved to hear “Miss Martha”...

Agathe Elfriede Loring, age 92, of Signal Mountain passed away on Wednesday, January 8th. She was preceded in death by her parents, siblings, and husband of 35 years, Joseph Loring. Born in East Germany, she escaped the Berlin wall at age 17 before meeting her future husband, marrying, and coming to America at age 22 via Ellis Island. She lived in Norfolk, Virginia and was employed by Norfolk Public Schools for many years before moving to Signal Mountain in 1997. She is survived by her...

The Reverend Hallie D. Warren, Jr died on January 8, 2020 at the “this is not for sissies” age of 91 ¾. Most knew him as the Rector of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church on Ashland Terrace from 1964 until his retirement in 1993. But, did you know some of the amazing things he did during his career? Early in his career he buried a suicide victim out of the church against the wishes of the Church’s hierarchy, since suicide was considered a sin. Young Father Warren believed the greater sin...

Bobby Clark McClure was born December 8, 1938 in Evansville, Tennessee. He lived in Tennessee all his life ending up in Hixson, Tennessee. He moved on to glory on January 8, 2020 at 9:45pm at the Hospice of Chattanooga at the age of 81. Bobby was a man of few words, but had a huge impact on the lives that he touched. He had a great work ethic and retired from Dupont after almost 40 years. Bobby was a man who knew and understood the word dedication. He was dedicated to his beloved...

Donald Wayne Fletcher, 64, passed away at his home in Signal Mountain, TN Tuesday January 7, 2020. He loved the outdoors and was an avid whitewater kayaker, cyclist and hiker – activities that he enjoyed with his wife and son. He was born in Detroit, Michigan in 1955 and grew up in Trion, Georgia. He was a 1973 graduate of Trion High School and 1981 graduate of the Georgia Institute of Technology. He spent his career working as an engineer at the Tennessee Valley Authority from which he...

Robert E. Pace, 54, of Soddy Daisy passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 4th, 2020. Robert is survived by his wife of 31 years, Tammy, son Noah and sister Annette Long. He is preceded in death by his mother, Carol Pace, father Gerald E. Pace, and brother Gerald E Pace Jr. (Butch). Robert attended Red Bank High School, class of 1983. In 1988 he married his Jr. High sweetheart, Tammy Jones. In January 1995 they welcomed their only child Noah into the world. Robert was employed at...

Grady W. Crump, 81, of Chattanooga died January 3, 2020. Grady worked for Baylor school for 25+ years. He leaves behind all who loved him. Graveside services will be held at Hamilton Memorial Gardens at 11:30 am Tuesday, January 7, 2020. Arrangements entrusted to Lane Funeral Home - Ashland Terrace Chattanooga, Tennessee 37415. (423) 877-3524 Lanefh.com