Obituary Listing

Jan 9, 2026

Mamed “Jimmy” Eralie passed away on Friday, January 9, 2026, at the age of 76 in Chattanooga, Tennessee — though if you asked him, he would say he was forever 19½.

Born in Germany on April 30, 1949, Jimmy immigrated to New York City as a child with his parents and brother. Though he never became a U.S. citizen, he was...

Nov 25, 2025

With deep sadness we announce the passing of Dana Andrew Emborsky, 75, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, who went home to be with the Lord on November 25, 2025, after a courageous battle with cholangiocarcinoma. Dana passed peacefully at home, surrounded by the singing, tears, and laughter of his wife, Kimberlea, and daughter, Tasha.

Dana was born on January...

Nov 5, 2025

Virginia Robinson, age 90, of Chattanooga, TN, transitioned to the Father on Wednesday, November 5, 2025.

Virginia Lugenie Mills was born to Thaddeus and Bessie Mills on January 21, 1935. She was the eldest of two daughters. She was educated in the Chattanooga Public School System, beginning at Calvin Donaldson, Howard High School, and Cardoza High School...

Sep 8, 2025

On Monday, September 8, 2025, Maggie Sasha Rose, known to her childhood friends as Kathy Reilly Jr, passed away while under the care of Rosewood Assisted Living Memory Care Unit. She was born on September 22, 1952 in Los Angeles, California to Kathleen Reilly, and sister, Patricia Lynn Reilly. At the age of three, she moved to New Jersey...

Aug 28, 2025

Georgia M. Daniels, 96 of Chattanooga died on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at a local Hospice Home.

She was employed by the Postal Service of Chattanooga for many years before retiring. She was preceded in death by her Father Buford Martin., Mother Mary Alice Williams, her sisters Leola M. Hagans, Pearlie M. Conner, her sons David Naynor...

Jul 21, 2025

On Monday, July 21, 2025, Jack Edward Shepard, precious child of God, died in the arms of his beloved wife, Dominique. He was born on August 21,1953 to parents Eugene and Ruth Shepard in St. Louis, Missouri. He spent most of his childhood years growing up on Grandin Lane with his parents and sisters Christine, Lisa, Barb, and Ellyne....

Jun 12, 2025

Minnie Katherine Austin, born June 1, 1927and a resident of Chattanooga, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on June 12, 2025 at the age of 98.  Minnie attended elementary, middle, and high school locally and was a graduate of Fisk University.  Minnie then went on to work for the Chattanooga Housing Authority for many years until her retirement....

May 14, 2025

Mr. Jamel Deashun Sutton was born to Ms. Jamelia Deshay Thomas and Mr. Rufus Eugene Sutton, Jr. on June 1st, 1997 in Chattanooga, Tennessee where he resided. Jamel was a graduate of Brainerd High School. Jamel was a hard worker who enjoyed being around family and friends. He also enjoyed football, laughing and being a dad to his daughter....

May 12, 2025

Jeffrey (Pete) Lamb 62 of Chattanooga, Tennessee passed away on May 12, 2025 in a local hospital. Born to Betty P. Lamb and Tommy Bush January 19, 1963 in Chicago Illinois,

Jeffrey was proceeded in death by his Mother, Betty P Lamb, Father, Tommy Bush, Brother, Tyrone Lamb, Sr. Grandparents, Uncle and Aunt.

Pete received...

Mar 19, 2025

Betty Fay Gaines, lovingly known as Fay to most and Mamaw to those who held her closest, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2025, in Chattanooga, TN. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband, James "Jim" Gaines, and leaves behind a family and community who cherished her deeply.

Born August 9, 1945, Fay was the...

Mar 16, 2025

Ronald DeWayne Ringer "Beanie" entered this world on October 14, 1964, and departed unexpectedly on March 16, 2025. Ronald graduated from Kirkman Technical High School in 1982. After graduating from high school, he attended Chattanooga State where he received his certification in welding. Ronald worked as a welder in numerous states for 10 years.

Ronald was preceded...

Feb 26, 2025

Valerie Lynn Kilgore (Jones), born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, on October 23, 1973, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2025, at 10:57 AM at Memorial Hospital. She was 51 years old.

Valerie is survived by her loving mother, Opal Jones, her children, Kelsey Jenkins and Anthony Jenkins, and her beloved grandchildren, Alexa Bell and SJ Bell.

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Dec 4, 2024

Jo Ann Seitz

Jo Ann Seitz, born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, oldest child of Edgar and Bertha Seitz died

peacefully on December 4, 2024 in Chattanooga.

Jo Ann grew up and graduated from high school in Ooltewah, Tennessee. She attended Clark College, in Atlanta, Georgia. Jo Ann in the late 50's moved to Boston,...

Oct 6, 2024

Ingrid R. Denson, born October 21, 1943, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, to Anne F. Roberts and Wilbert R. Roberts Sr., peacefully passed away on October 6, 2024, at Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.

Ingrid graduated from Howard High School and attended Bethune-Cookman College. A dedicated educator, she had a deep passion for nurturing children. Ingrid was...

Aug 11, 2024

The service visitation for James Edward Ware will be on Saturday, August 31 at 1:30 at The Citadel of Faith 751 E M L King Blvd Chattanooga, Tennessee 37403. Arrangements entrusted to Hardwick & Sons Funeral Home.

May 31, 2024

George Edward Patterson was born on November 10, 1937, to the late Ben and Louise

Patterson in Uniontown, Alabama. He was the fourth of nine children.

He moved to Chattanooga in July 1956, where he met and married Ada Pearl Jackson. He

worked at Rock Tennessee Paper Mill and retired fifty-five years later....

May 20, 2024

Ethel Lee Lawrence (née Mobley) of Harrison, Tennessee, was born on August 6, 1932 in Hattiesburg, MS, and went to be with the Lord at 5:32 am on Monday, May 20, 2024.

Ethel is survived by her brother, Troy Mobley Jr. (Marie), sister, Nancy Keith, two sons, Cecil Lawrence (Cheryl), and Tony Robinson (Tina), her seven grandchildren,...

Mar 27, 2024

Howard Edward Ringer Sr., husband to Olivia Wheeler Ringer, succumbed to death early morning on Wednesday, March 27th  after an extended illness at age 81.  He was a resident of Queens, NY for over 55 years and recently relocated his family to Chattanooga, TN.

Howard was the first born to the late Judson & Emma Jackson Ringer...

Mar 20, 2024

In loving memory of William Holt, affectionately known as "Sonny," who entered this world on December 13, 1943, in Atlanta, GA, to proud parents Alex Clayton Holt and Virginia Walls. From his early days, Sonny brought joy and laughter to his family, earning the endearing nickname "Sonny" as a baby, weighing a robust 10 pounds. As the baby of...

Mar 20, 2024

Deon Johnson departed from this life to eternal life on March 20, 2024.  He  was born September 11, 1946 in Chattanooga, Tennessee as the fourth of five children born to Eddie James Johnson, Sr. and Emma Jean Johnson. He attended Chattanooga Public Schools and  graduated from Howard High School, Class of 1965. Deon  accepted Christ at an early age...