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Edgar Darden Newman, died October 22, 2021 at his home on Signal Mountain with his family at his side. Mr. Newman was born August 22, 1925, the son of William Lawrence and Moselle Mitchell Newman, in Rome, Georgia. The family moved to Chattanooga, Tennessee where he graduated from City High School. He attended the University of Tennessee, Knoxville and the University of Chattanooga. Darden served in the U.S. Army in World War II and was stationed in England and Germany before returning...

Terry Lamon Penney, 56,of Hixson, passed away unexpectedly at his home Wednesday, October 20, 2021. After attending Hixson High School, Terry had a long successful career as a brick mason with Masonry Specialists and Jenkins Masonry. He enjoyed his work and was always helping others to become their best. He was kind-hearted, generous and a friend to everyone he met. His big, loud belly-roll laugh was infectious and could put a smile on anyone's face. He took much enjoyment from fishing,...

Jane Wilson Hetzel, 92, was born on January 12,1929 in Chattanooga, Tennessee passed away on October 20, 2021. Jane was preceded in death by her husband and the love of her life, Bill Stone Hetzel, whom she was married to for sixty-three years. Her parents, William O. and Sarah Adelaide Wilson, and nine of her ten siblings. She is survived by her sister, Jean Wilson Jackson; children, Marcia Gribben, Steve Hetzel (Tena) and Michele Laney (Vick). She was known as "Mimi" to nine...

Lauren Ashley Hughes, 36, passed away on Monday, October 18, 2021 at home in Hixson. Lauren was a loving mother to Christopher Caleb Garrison, 3 and Logan Allen Garrison, 1, and the beloved daughter of Curtis Allen Hughes, of Hixson. She is survived by her mother, father, sons and their father, Christopher Clay Garrison, of Birmingham, AL. Lauren was born in Birmingham, AL in April 1985 to Laura Michele Altes Hughes, Lauren was a graduate of Prattville High School in Alabama and had earned...

Max Harris went home to his Savior on Monday Oct 18, 2021. Born in Nashville, GA on April 26, 1938; Max was preceded in death by his parents, Milton and Maudelle Harris; a brother, John A. Harris; a sister, Jerrilyn Harris Ward all of Ray City, GA; and a special niece, Melanie Ward Gentry of Summerville, SC. Max is survived by his wife of 57 years, Lois Prier Harris and his son, Jeffrey (Melinda) Harris, 2 grandchildren: Tyler and Kallie Harris all of Signal Mountain, TN. Survivors...

Nancy Eilers, 75, passed away on October 17, 2021. She is survived by her husband, John H Gipson, son, Daniel T Eilers, sisters: Mildred Madden, Brenda Copsy, Bernice Watson, and Carolyn Koon. She is preceded in death by her son, David Brian Eilers and her brother, Odie Don Belt. A funeral service will be held Thursday, October 21, 2021 at 5:00pm in the Coulter Chapel of Lane Funeral Home. Arrangements entrusted to Lane Funeral Home, 601 Ashland Terrace, Chattanooga, TN 37415...

Mr. Gustavo Espino “El Jefe in HD” age 52, of Hixson, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday October 16, 2021.  He was born in Mexico City, Mexico, on February 6, 1969, to Maria Guadalupe Serrano, and the late Guadalupe Espino.  Gustavo enjoyed playing and watching soccer, listening to music especially rock music, and dancing.  He enjoyed dressing in the latest fashion trends.  Gustavo’s favorite pastime was spending time with his family, especially...

Tricia Lynn Sweatt,59, of Soddy Daisy, passed away on October 14th, 2021. Tricia is survived by her daughter; Lindsey Sweatt and sister, Marcia Sweatt. Tricia loved her family, her pet's, the outdoors and fishing. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Mr. Sidney Riley Brown age 85 of Chattanooga, Tennessee, passed away Wednesday October 13, 2021. Mr. Brown was born in January 15, 1936, in Grove Hill, Alabama. He was veteran of Korean War having served in the United States Air Force. He owned and operated AAA Courier Services for over 25 years. He was active in the Chattanooga Lion’s Club, and the American Legion East Ridge Post # 95. Surviving are his son Michael Brown, and granddaughter Carrie Saynes Funeral services will be...