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William Allen “Bug” Owens, 75, of Hixson, passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2022.  Bug grew up in the Suck Creek community and later joined the United States Army, where he served his country in the Vietnam war.  He was preceded in death by his daughters, Kristy and Becky Owens; parents, Clark “Hoggie” and Ella Mae Owens; brothers, Bobby and David Owens; and grandparents, Fred and Bertha McNabb. Survivors include his daughter, April Owens; brother,...

Christopher “Chris” Michael Neely, 43, of Chattanooga, TN passed away on Monday, September 19, 2022. Chris was born March 2, 1979 in Nashville, TN. He is survived by his son, Jackson Neely, of Chattanooga, TN; Mother Renay Metzger Birnbaum (Moshe Birnbaum); Father Robert Neely (Nancy); Brothers, Jason (Robyn), Ryan and Sean Neely; Sister, Erin Broholm (Travis); and his son’s mother and her daughter, Kerri and Everett. Special friends include: Rich Metzger, Ben Dean,...

Tena Marie Faris, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2022 surrounded by her family.  Tena was preceded in death by her parents, Edmond Leroy Clowers and Joann Clowers; and son, Christopher Edmond Clowers. Left to cherish her memory is her beloved husband of 32 years, Charles Keith Faris; grandson, James Micah Clowers; brothers, Anthony Lee Clowers (Jane) and Marty Ray Clowers (Linda). The family will receive friends 5:00 – 8:00 pm Tuesday at Lane Funeral Home, Ashland...

Pamela “Pam” Esther Baggett, 64, of Chattanooga, passed away Saturday, September 17, 2022.  She was Nona to her grandchildren. Pam enjoyed walking over 10,000 steps each day, loved traveling, cooking, the food community and she supported the local farmers.  For over 20 years, she was an employee of Genex Services.  Survivors include her husband of 41 years, Don Baggett; daughters, Ashley Haley (Kelsey) Keener and Lindsey Elizabeth (Brent) Demonia; grandchildren:...

William “Bill” Bristol Crowell, 64, of Hixson, Tenn., passed away Sept. 14, 2022. The son of John Murdoch Crowell, Sr., M.D. and Naomi Jernigan Crowell, he was born April 7, 1958, in Chattanooga, Tenn. He was preceded in death by his wife Cynthia “Cindy” Murray Crowell and his parents. Bill attended Brainerd High School and as a young man played drums in local bands. He became a popular DJ at Chattanooga nightclubs including Spanky’s, Skywalker’s and...

Virginia Rowena Marler Arnold left this world to join her husband Reeford with their Lord on September 13, 2022. Born in Rhea County on March 13,1928, the youngest child of Marion and Mary Elizabeth Marler, she graduated from Rhea County High School and briefly worked as a nurse's aide before marrying Reeford Arnold on March 18, 1947, a marriage that lasted almost 53 years before his death in 2000. She traveled extensively with her husband across the USA, but her greatest love was...

Patricia Anne (Morris) Treppard, 79, passed away peacefully at her Chattanooga home on September 13, 2022, surrounded by her family.  Patricia was a loving, generous woman who enjoyed nothing more than giving of herself to family and friends.  She lived her life and its many joys and hardships with understated grace, dignity and strength.  All who were fortunate to know Patricia will miss her.     The oldest of four children, Patricia was born in Harrisburg,...

Gary Smith, age 87, went home to be with Jesus on September 11, 2022.  He was a member of First Centenary United Methodist Church. Born January 24, 1935, to John Herbert Smith and Dorothy Louise (Brown) Smith, he attended City High School. He entered the Army in Ft Knox, KY, later serving in Korea and Hawaii. (1950-53)  Returning home to Chattanooga, he attended the University of Chattanooga and soon met his lovely wife, Juanita Higdon. He began a sales career for Allstate...

Albert Jonathan Landis, 67, passed away Sunday, September 11, 2022. He was a very loved husband, father, grandfather, and son. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Jeanette Landis. He also leaves behind his daughter and son in law, Brianne and Joshua O’Dell; daughter in law, Kittie Sullivan Baldwin, and granddaughter, Avery Sullivan Baldwin. His father, Albert H. Landis, and brother, Richard Landis, will also miss him dearly; as well as other family and friends.   Al loved...

Theresa “Tesa” Jo Young Dockery, 79, passed away peacefully at her home in Chattanooga, surrounded by her family and friends on September 8, 2022.  She was born in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Elenora Boyd Young and Clarence E. Young, Jr. and was of the Christian faith.  She retired after working as a lab technician for over 30 years and enjoyed loving on her fur-baby, Suzie, visiting her fish at her water garden, sewing, cooking, gardening, and was an avid collector...