All Obituaries

Benjamin Campbell Mitchell, known to his family and friends as Ben, finished his earthly race on December 18, 2020 at the age of 19.  Ben's life, smile, and care for others leave an indelible mark on those who knew him.  He was born in East Ridge, TN on December 1, 2001 to Rev. Danny and Mary Pat Mitchell.  He deeply loved his sister Claire, and spent his 19 years entertaining and frustrating his older sister as only younger brothers can do.  Ben was a 2020...

SPC Kevin “Nick” Williams was born on June 16, 1997 to Shenika Davis Massey and the late Kevin Williams Sr. Nick gained a Step- Father at the age of three, Jerry Massey. He spent his early years overseas and attended Bradley Central High School in Cleveland, TN which is where Nick thought of as home. He enlisted in the United States Army in 2017. He is preceded in death by his father Kevin Williams Sr. He is survived by his loving mother Shenika LaShawn Massey, his cherished...

Charles Walter Flippin was born on April 11, 1930 in Chattanooga Tennessee to Angus B. Flippin and Nicey B. Johnson Flippin. He departed this life on Tuesday, November 17, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Bertha W. Flippin; children, Charles, Jr., Lebrone Wade, Ray Anthony, Rashad, Bettina Flippin, and Regina F. Martin; sisters, Effie Mae Smith, Minnie L. Flippin, Lena P. Hicks, Esther Daniels; brothers, Eugene, Albert and Benjamin Flippin. Charles attended public...

Robert Lee Harris was born in College Park, GA on May 28,1939 to the late Rev. Anderson Harris and Nellie Harris.  Robert attended high school at College Park High. He retired from coca cola bottling company where he was employed for forty five years. Robert's hobbies were  fishing and being a great family man. Robert was preceded in death by his wife of forty seven years Thelma Harris of Chattanooga, TN. Robert leaves to cherish his son Ronald Lee Harris...

Robert Alvin Echols, Jr. was born on June 7, 1942 in Moreland, GA to Robert and Mattie Echols. He was proceeded in death by his parents Robert and Mattie Echols, brother Theodore Echols, sisters Evelyn Echols, Diani Treat, and Jessie Ruth Poteat. He leaves to cherish his memories his daughter Ruth Worbington, and his son Teddy Echols, sisters Earnestin Chany, Daiszell Townsend, Robbinette Echols, and Inez Fitchpatrick, grandchildren Shantel Worbington, Arnetrice Hunter, Deangelo Ballard,...

Jacobreyan “Coby” Reed brought the biggest the greatest smile and the greatest memories, not only to his family, but also to the people he considered his family. He loved and protected his family to the best of his ability. Jacobreyan always said he had two kids. He loved his niece and nephew so much as if they were his own children. Jacobreyan was outspoken, loud, silly, and all full of excitement. He always told you he loved you. He was preceded in death by his grandfather Paul...

  Richmond A. Moore (Yak), 102,years of age, of Chattanooga, TN passed away on Saturday, September 26, at a local hospital. Richmond retired from the City of Chattanooga as an Asphalt Laborer and was an active and well-known member of his community, Fort Cheatham from his youth until just weeks before his death. Richmond was always known for feeding and helping the homeless and less fortunate. He was preceded in death by both his...

Gwendolyn Irene Walker Hardy “Mother Hardy”   One of 3 siblings, born to Ira H. and Minnie J. Walker on March 5, 1930 in Talladega, AL. Reared in the Talladega school system, Gwendolyn decided to go to Alabama State University, graduating, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Education and also receiving a Master’s Degree. Gwendolyn married Willis Hardy in 1949, who proceeded her in death and into this union children were born: Donald Nabors, Willis Bruce Hardy and...

Frances Claudia Spurgeon Riggs was born in Knoxville, Tennessee on October 4, 1927.  She was the wife of the late Sylvester Stephen Riggs and the mother of five children:  Stephen Franklin Riggs (deceased), Claudesta Laverne Riggs, Marcia Yvonne Riggs, Helen L. Riggs-Allen, and Sylvester Kevin Riggs, Sr.  She died in hospice care at home on September 10, 2020 in Nashville, TN.   Mrs. Riggs was a graduate of Livingstone College in Salisbury, North Carolina and a member...

Bobby Bates, 84, passed away Sunday, September 6, 2020 at healthcare facility.  Services are pending at this time.  Willie James Scruggs also known as Bobby Bates transitioned to his heavenly home on Sunday morning, September 6, 2020. Willie passed at the age of 80, unexpectedly at Standifer Place living facility. Willie was a long time member and a loyal deacon at Gospel Lighthouse Presbyterian Church. He enjoyed baseball as a past time and loved spending time with family and...