All Obituaries

  Greta R. Richardson age 88 of Lookout Valley passed away Sunday, September 11, 2022. She was employed by Red Food Store for over 30 years. Greta was preceded in death by her husband, Robert E. Richardson; mother, Louise James; father, Tom James; brothers, Charles James & Jimmy James.  Those left to treasure her memories are her children, Paula (Larry) Bradford of Rising Fawn, Barry Scott McGee, Sr. of Murfreesboro, Vicky (Randy) Garner of Chickamauga & Robert...

Helen Inez Ireland age 86 of Jasper passed away Thursday, September 8, 2022, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Inez was a member of Jasper First Baptist and retired from Marion County Board of Education. She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Frank Ireland; parents, Annie Mae & Reuben Posey; brothers, Rayford Posey & Donald Posey. Those left to treasure her memories are her children, Steve Ireland, Thomas Ireland (Sandy) & Ann Ireland Campbell (John);...

Charles A. Washburn age 78 of Lookout Valley passed away Wednesday, Sept 8, 2022. He served in The United States Army and he served two tours of Vietnam Charles was preceded in death by his daughter, Nancy Schell. Those left to treasure his memories are his wife, Karen Washburn of Lookout Valley; children, Kim Edwards of North Carolina & David Washburn of Alabama; grandchildren, Austin Edwards, David Schell & Rebecca Schell Stephens; great grandchildren, Charles Schell, McKenzie...

Richard Phillip Bice age 41 of Jasper passed away Wednesday, Sept 7, 2022. He was employed by Kemco and served in The United States Army. Phillip was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Ranny Bice & C.J. Phillips; grandmother, Prudence Fulford; uncle, Chesley Phillips; aunt, Lisa Phillips; nephew, Lincoln Terrill. Those left to treasure his memories are his wife, Amelia Bice ; children, Phillip Bice & Laney Bice; nanny, Jimmie Phillips; mother, Teresa Johnson all of Jasper;...

George D. Gossett was born on July 26, 1958 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He attended Lookout Valley High School and was the owner and operator of the George D. Gossett Company specializing in building and maintenance repair. He also owned and operated Wildwood Motorsports specializing in Racecar fabrication and performance parts. He was also an active member of the racing community of multiple tracks around the country and locally at Brainerd Motorsports Park. He enjoyed the comradery at the...

Elizabeth Mae Rydel age 78 of Jasper passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2022. She was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Betty Mae was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Rydel; son, Danny Leonard; father, James Mertz; mother, Dorothy Mertz; nephews, Russell J. Witt & Mark N. Makinen. Those left to treasure her memories are her children, Dorrene (Matthew) White and Douglas Leonard; sister, Alice (Rick) Witt; seven grandchildren, Ashley (Merv), Douglas (Ally),...

James “Jim” Gordon Carter, age 70, of South Pittsburg, went home to be with his Lord, Monday, August 22, 2022.  He was an Army and Air Force Veteran.  Jim loved to make people laugh and was an avid guitar player and singer.  He is preceded in death by his father, George R. Carter, sister-in-law, Willodean Carter. Those left to cherish his memories are his fiancé, Carolyn Miller Frye; mother, Ruby Carter; brother, Dewey Carter; nieces, Misty...

Steven A. Keahey, Musician, Master Guitar Luthier, and Retired United Entertech  Employee Steven Allen Keahey’s love of life didn’t come to an end with his death. We can only imagine the band of musicians, family, and friends that welcomed him at Heavens Gates. Steve passed away on August 20th, 2022 at the age of 64 after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by loved ones who will continue to honor his legacy by living their lives to the fullest. Steve was always a...

Leona Lynn Burton Stevens age 55 of Chattanooga, passed away Thursday, August 4, 2022. She was employed by the Chattanooga Public Library and was preceded in death by her grandfather, Gordon Payne; grandparents, Charlsey & Henrey Keys & Birdie & Haskel Burton. Leona Lynn would love for everyone to dress colorful for her service. Those left to treasure her memories are the father of her children, Jeff Stevens of Hollywood; children, Tommy L. Stevens of West Palm Beach and Amy...

Timothy L. Fowler age 64 of Chattanooga, passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2022. He was a member of Abba’s House and Directed the apprenticeship program for NJATC Electrical. Tim was preceded in death by his parents, Robert & Ann Fowler; brother, Bobby Fowler. Those left to treasure his memories are his wife, Gloria Fowler; sister, Robin (Butch) Cloud both of Chattanooga; brother-in-law, Ron (Sharon) Finley; sister-in-law, Karen (Chris) Ideker; several nieces and nephews. Family will...