All Obituaries

Tracy Harris, 39, was born on March 26, 1983 in Chattanooga, TN. He departed this life on October 22, 2022 . He was a Brained High School Graduate. He worked for Popeyes Chicken. Tracy was of Baptist Faith. If he saw you needed help he would give you his shirt off his back. He was a good father to his children, and a loving and kind person.  He was preceded in death by grandparents, Eddie Walker and Martha Lifey, uncles, Cedric Sewell and John Patrick. He leaves to...

Mrs. Virginia Jo Fuller McClellan, 91, was born March 27, 1931 to the late James and Myrtyle Fuller in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Virginia was happily married to the late Leon James “Bear” McClellan for thirty-four years. She departed this life peacefully in her home in Chattanooga, Tennessee on Saturday, June 18th, 2022, surrounded by her loving...

Boyd Copeland, Jr., 69, went home to be with the Lord on May 28, 2022. He was born on August 6, 1952, Chattanooga, TN, to the late Mr. Boyd, Sr, and Mrs. Alice Copeland. He attended Howard High School. Boyd loved to cook and he was an avid bicycle rider, riding around the city, Boyd was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Marie Annette Copeland, Mary Alice Marsh, Patricia Ann Copeland, Mildred Ruth Geter, Earline Readus, Martha Ann Brann, Barbara Copeland, Doris Suttles, Zora M. Hill;...

Beloved father and husband, Gamaliel ‘Gama’ Bautista Garcia, passed away on May 8, 2022 at the age of 57. As a man who loved God sincerely, he is celebrating his wholeness now in the arms of Jesus. He was devoted to his family and his church. As a talented woodworker, Gama created many beautiful works for family, friends, and customers. Gama is remembered by his wife, Adria, and their four sons, Isaí, Natán, Josiah, and Eliezer, who loved him deeply. Gama...

Betty Jo Harris passed peacefully from this life the evening of April 5, 2022 after a gradual decline in health.  She was surrounded and supported by her loving family and caregivers during the last days of her life.    She was born in this city on February 19, 1929 to the late Anna Lou Davis and to the late Andrew Harris.  She preceded in death by other beloved relatives.    Ms. Harris accepted Christ at an early age under the guidance of Pastor Ed Angel...

  Anne Finley Roberts, 102, departed this life on Wednesday March 30, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family. Anne was born on May 16,1919 to Eloise Hinton in Summerville (Marion County) GA. Upon moving to Chattanooga with her family she attended school and graduated from Howard High School and Chattanooga City College formally known as Zion College. Anne was an avid seamstress and interior decorator. After receiving her degree, she served many years as bookkeeper and treasurer at...

Mr. Thomas Edward Owens, Jr., 74, passed away at his residence. He was a graduate of Riverside High School. He was preceded in death by his mother Cora Havis, father, Thomas Owens Sr, grandmother, Lula Hill, sisters Shirley Owens, Barbara Douglas, bother Jimmy Taylor, niece Sharon Owens, nephews Michael Hubbard, Anthony Douglas. He leaves to cherish his memories sisters Linda Taylor, Dorris Havis, bothers Milton Havis, Willis Havis, nieces Lakeysha Hutchinson, Patricia Williams, Latonya...

  Obituary Adrine was born in Chattanooga, TN on February 20, 1947 and died on February 14, 2022. He was the first of three children born to Elman and Elizabeth Sims Bonner both of whom preceded him in death. He is a graduate of Riverside High School and McKenzie Business College. Adrine served honorably in the United States Army and was discharged in like manner. Sergeant Bonner was a decorated Vietnam Veteran. Among his medals are the Silver Star, the Bronze Star, the Army...

Patricia Louise Beavers, 72, of Chattanooga, TN, passed away on November 30, 2021. She was preceded in death by her mother, Hattie Mae Sand, father Henry Sand, Sr., brother, Freddy Mathis, brother, Henry Sand, Jr. (Ann), brother, Johnny Sand, brother and daughter, Fonetta Sand.  She leaves to cherish her memories, her special friend, Wayne Emilier, Sr., children, Barbara Bradford, Amelda Nance (Morris), Sharon Sand (Reginald), Karen & Kevin, and Allen Sand (Rose), brother, Harvey...

Miss Mildred Katheryn Juliuette Kimbro passed at the age of 93, in her home on Sunday, November 28, 2021.   She was born January 6, 1928 to the late Mr. Julius Alexander Kimbro and Mrs. Will Anna Kimbro Kendrick.  She was the 2nd youngest of 7 siblings and the last survivor of the group.  She graduated from Howard High School - class of 1946. She confessed her faith and joined New Monumental Baptist Church under Rev. William C. Upshaw.  She has been a faithful ...