All Obituaries

Ms. Cheryl Lynn Hale, 56, was born to the late Mary S. Collins and Johnny Hale on November 3, 1966 in Chattanooga, TN. Lynn was one of a kind who loved everybody. She didn’t meet any strangers everybody she came in contact with was her niece, nephew, auntie, and uncle. There was never a dull moment when it came to Lynn. You couldn’t do anything but love her. Lynn’s humor and laughter will truly be missed. Lynn was a member of Cleage’s Chapel’s A.M.E. Church....

Orlando “Crane” Lorenzo McElroy—a loving father, grandfather and brother; devoted friend; and proud Mason—was born on January 28, 1950, in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He laid down his working tools for eternal rest on December 25, 2022. Crane was the eldest of three children born to the late Thomas Harold and Delores Patton McElroy of Chattanooga, TN. He attended Chattanooga’s Howard High School, where classmates described him as a continuously giving person and...

Latorya Denise Shropshire, 40, of Chattanooga peacefully transitioned on Saturday December 24, 2022. She was born in Chattanooga,  Tennessee  and graduated from Brainerd High School 2000. She worked  many years as a CNA. She loved frying fish and she was the best.  She was preceded in death by her brother LaDarrius Renash Bibbs, grandparents and great grandparents. The body will lie in state January 2, 2023 from 9am-12noon at Olivet Baptist Church 740 E. ML...

Cordelara D. Jones, known as “KD” and “Big Hank”, was born October 24, 1986, and died on December 23, 2022 at a local hospital in Nashville, Tennessee. He was a graduate of Tyner High School and ITT Tech College. Cordelara was Baptist and loved the Lord. Under Pastor Paul A. McDaniel, Cordelara attended Second Missionary Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Jimmy Lois Jones Burch, grandmother, Emma Jean Grissom, and grandfather, Richard...

Chadwick Lavan Eady, affectionately known as Chad, was born June 13, 1977, and unexpectedly died on November 15, 2022. He was employed by IHOP and had love for family, friends, and music. In his early days as a kid, he loved Spiderman and was affectionately known as Biderman because he couldn’t say Spiderman. He was preceded in death by grandparent Robert (Celia) Eady and Nathaniel (Lula) Hunter. Chad leaves to cherish is memories, daughter Maniya Eady, father Larry Hunter, mother...

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...