All Obituaries

James E. Reed, Sr. age 82 of south Pittsburg passed away Thursday, November 19, 2020. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Lou Reed; son, Jimmy Reed; stepdaughter, Nancy Bryant; siblings, Mary Lee Wileman, William Reed, Austin Reed, George Newton Reed, John Reed & Paul Reed, Jr.; grandchildren, Isaac Hamilton, Robbie Bryant & Jason Plummer. James worked for M & M Transfer for several years and served as Mayor, Alderman & Fire Chief of New Hope. Those left to cherish...

Bonnie Welling Hoffman, the widow of William Hoffman Sr., was 71 years old and passed peacefully on Wednesday, November 18th 2020. Mrs. Hoffman was a resident of Montgomery, NY for most of her life. Survived by two daughters, Barbara and her husband Bill Carson of Ringgold, GA. and Laurieann and her husband Eugene Carson of Tunnel Hill, GA and a son Francis  and his wife Kimberly Hoffman of Walden NY, as well as two step children, the late William Hoffman Jr. and Kathy Jacke, and...

Geneva G. Freeman age 89 of East Ridge passed away Thursday, October 29, 2020. She was preceded in death by her father, Horace Jack Hill; mother, Bertha Harris; son, Johnny Plemons; sister, Lillie Shockley; brother, H.J. Hill. Those left to cherish her memories are her daughter, Janelle Lawrence of Chattanooga. Interment at 1PM, EST, Sunday, November 1, 2020 at Plowman Cemetery in Apison, Tennessee. Share memories, photos and condolences at www.chattanoogamemorialfuneralhome.com

Robert Charles Clayton age 52 of Manchester loaded his rollback for the last time, Tuesday, October 27, 2020. He was employed by Monteagle Wrecker Service and was preceded in death by his father, Robert Carl Clayton. Those left to treasure his memories are his wife, Michelle R. Clayton; mother, Norma Louise Clayton; children, Carol Michelle Green, Vernon White, April Nicole White, George White, Johnny L. Chank, Joseph A. Chank, Lillian Nicole Clayton, Christina “R.L” Clayton...

Obituary  William "Joe" Waldrop, age 78, passed away Sunday, October 18, 2020. He owned and operated Sunshine Masonry and was preceded in death by his parents, Lester Milton & Edith Kate Waldrop.  Those left to cherish his memories are his beloved wife of 34 years, Mary Jean Waldrop of South Pittsburg; sons, Gene Brennen of Knoxville, Jerry Brennen of California and Kevin Brennen of South Pittsburg; siblings Judy McAuley of Florida, Bobbie Green of Cleveland,...

Thomas Charles Messick age 30 of Monteagle passed away Saturday, October17, 2020. Tommy loved the Lord, he loved music of all kinds and was gifted in many instruments, with guitar being his favorite. He also had a passion for song writing, great with kids and love all animals, especially his dog. While attending Grundy County High School he made several friends and will be missed by them all.  Those left to cherish his memories are his parents, Fred & Valerie Messick of Monteagle;...

Kenneth Charles Thiel age 65 of Soddy Daisy passed away Thursday, October 15, 2020. Ken was born and raised in Denver, Colorado Member of Lochwood Baptist Church and National Wild Turkey Federation. Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents, Everett and Bernice Thiel. Those left to cherish his memories are his wife of thirty five years, Julia Thiel; brother, Joseph Thiel; sister, Jennifer Bradley; father-in-law, William E. Rayburn; brother-in-law, William H. (Donna) Rayburn;...

  Patricia Ann Stubbs Coffelt age 64 of Jasper passed away Thursday, October 15, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband, Von Coffelt; father, Harold Alonzo Stubbs, Jr; granddaughter, Nikka Coffelt; grandfather, Harold A. Stubbs, Sr.; grandmother, Goldie Stubbs.  Those left to cherish her memories are her sons, Mark ( Carol) Lee of Whitwell, Jason (Jenny) Earley of Cleveland and Phillip Coffelt of Jasper; mother, Margie Barker of Arkansas; siblings, Harold Wayne (Palli)...

Ray L. Long age 76 of Whitwell passed Wednesday, October 14, 2020. He owned and operated Ray Long Trucking. Ray was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence & Minnie Lee Long; brother, Dan Long; father-in-law, Albert H. Layne; sister-in-law, Jill Nunley. Those left to cherish his memories are his wife, Peggy C. Long, son, Brian R. Long both of Whitwell; siblings, Omia Jean Owens of South Pittsburg, Sam (Jean) Long, Jack (Evelyn) Long; mother-in-law, Nola Layne all Whitwell;...

Heavens gain was our loss when our angel, Dakota was called home Tuesday, October 13, 2020. He was a kindergarten student at Whitwell Elementary School. He is survived by his parents, Betty Harrell & Russell Saunders of Whitwell; siblings, Tavien Saunders, Hunter Saunders, Jayden Underwood, Desirae Saunders, Marina Saunders & Keyondra Saunders; grandparents, Angela Kahler, Eric Hutcherson, Michael Meeks, Laurie Smith, Billy Harrell,  Melissa Burnette, Charles & Mary...