Betty Lou Lee, 79, of Ringgold passed away Sunday, April 28, 2024. A native of Allons, TN, Mrs. Lee has been a resident of Chattanooga for most of her life. She was a member of Spring Creek Road Baptist Church and retired from Belk’s Dept. Store after more than 25 years of service. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Sherry Lynn Lee; and parents, Vadus and Veachel Bilbrey. Mrs. Lee is survived by her husband of 62 years, Johnny Keith Lee;  children, Johnny Lee Jr....

Virginia Lee Ford age 85, of East Ridge, TN, passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2024. Virginia was born in Knoxville, TN, on November 19, 1938, the daughter of the late Ben McPherson and Dorothy Horne McPherson. She was a homemaker and a past Grand Royal Matron, Order of Amaranth. In addition to her parents, Virginia was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Ford; brother, Michael McPherson; and a sister, Ann Wilderman. Survivors include her two sons, Mark Ford (Kandace) and Gordon Ford...

Margie Taylor Harden, 82, of East Brainerd went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 28, 2024. A lifelong resident of Chattanooga, Mrs. Harden was formerly operator at Fantasy Island Tanning Salon for many years. She attended Morris Hill Baptist Church and was preceded in death by her siblings, Marvin Taylor, Grady Taylor, Nathan Taylor, and Nelta Taylor. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Larry Harden;   2 sons, Shawn Harden and Chad (Amy) Harden; ...

Janice Southerland Barrow, 68, of Chattanooga passed away Saturday, April 27, 2024 at her home. A lifelong resident of Chattanooga, Ms. Barrow was a 1974 graduate of Tyner High School where she was very involved in sports. She was co-owner of Barrow Properties and was formerly a member of the Elk’s Club. She loved corvettes, boating and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, James C, Southerland:  grandparents, Francis &...

Luther Joe Wolfe, Jr. “LJ” age 89, of Ooltewah, TN, passed away Friday, April 26th, 2024. LJ was born in Chattanooga, TN, the son of the late Luther Joe Wolfe and Lillie Wolfe. He retired from the United States Army after twenty-eight years of service and later retired from the Dalton Post Office after twenty years of service. LJ was a member of the American Legion Post #95 in East Ridge. He loved his family and enjoyed playing cards and bowling.  In addition to his...

Deborah Olene “Debbie” Johnson, born on November 10, 1955, joined her heavenly father on Friday, April 26, 2024, with her loving daughters by her side. She graduated from Kirkman Technical High School in 1973. Debbie was a homemaker when her daughters were young. Later in life, she was a secretary at Chattanooga Christian School from 1990-2001. Debbie loved her children and her grandchildren to the moon and back. She was preceded in death by her parents, J.O. Sr., and Ella Sisk...

Josephine Theresa Strobl, 79, of Chattanooga went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 25, 2024. Born in Brooklyn, New York, Mrs. Strobl has been a resident of Chattanooga since 2012. She was a retired professional secretary for many years using her talents in ministry.  She was a former counselor with Teen Challenge and Transformation. Mrs. Strobl was a member of Action Church and will be remembered for her faith in God and love for her family and others. Her favorite...

Tammy Lou Morgan Herrell, 59, of Chattanooga, Tennessee went home to be with her Lord Wednesday April 24, 2024. A native of Chattanooga she attended Brainerd Hills Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her father Eugene Wayne Morgan Sr. She is survived by two children, Christopher (Rebecca Massengale) Scoggins and Tiffany (Kris) York; mother, Linda Lou Holder Morgan; sister, Renee (Michael Williamson; brother, Gene W. (Elbra) Morgan; two grandchildren; Brycen Scoggins and Laurel York;...

William Lafayette “Willie” Parkerson age 79, of Apison, TN, passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. Willie was born in Chattanooga, TN, on September 26, 1944, the son of the late George Washington Lafayette Parkerson. He enjoyed fishing, camping, animals, and was an avid gun collector. In addition to his parents, Willie was preceded in death by his wife, Sandra Parkerson; son, Kent Parkerson; granddaughter, Rachel Blevins; grandson, Brad Parkerson, brother, Leon Ware; and a...