David “Dave” Russell Garrett, 87, of Chattanooga, Tennessee passed away Wednesday September 20, 2023. A native of Greenville, S.C., he was a Veteran of the U.S. Army, a graduate of the University of Chattanooga, a member of Grace Works Church and former owner and operator of Garrett’s Tire and Auto. Dave was married to his lifelong sweetheart for 66 years. He loved life, his family and the Lord. He was a passionate golfer, lover of the Georgia Bulldogs and the Atlanta...

Norma Rae Bell, 87, passed away at her home in Tequesta, Florida on September 17, 2023. She was born March 14, 1936 in Chattanooga, TN to the late Russell and Willie Mae Dickerson and was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Ernest James (Jim) Bell. A devout Christian, Norma attended Beacon Baptist Church in Jupiter, Florida. She graduated from City High School in Chattanooga and worked many years at CBL and Associates in Hixson later retiring from her position at Florida Power and...

Jerry L. McBride, 83, of Ringgold, GA passed away Saturday, September 16, 2023. A resident of Ringgold for most of his life, Mr. McBride was a retired General Contractor with Central City Construction Co., after 40 years of service. He was a member of Faithbridge Church and in his earlier years he enjoyed deep sea fishing and was a classic car collector. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Evelyn McBride;  two sons,   Darren McBride, Chattanooga and Stephen McBride,...

Edwin “Butch” Winskie, 79, of Ooltewah, TN passed away September 15, 2023, at his home in Ooltewah. He was surrounded by family. He was born on October 1, 1943, in Chatham County, GA to Frederick and Bertie Lee Darden Winskie. He served in the US Army. He raised his family in Atlanta, GA and worked for Delta Airlines from which he retired in 1999. His first wife Evon Moody Winskie passed in 1999. He met and married Pamela Nowlin Winskie in 2001. They lived in Cleveland, TN for 14...

Milton Terrell Fugate, 92, of Hixson passed away Friday, September 1, 2023 at his home. A longtime resident of Hixson, Mr. Fugate was Vice president of Duff Bros. Inc. for over 30 years and later worked for Chapman Drug Co. until his retirement in 1990. He was an avid golfer and was a longtime member at Creeks Bend Golf Course. Mr. Fugate was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Fugate and son, Rev. Terry Fugate. He is survived by his granddaughter, Alexandra Fugate, Mankato,...

Alice Louise Goins, 86, of Chattanooga passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2023.  She was predeceased in death by her father, Edward J. H. Sands, mother, Dorothy Sands Poe, sister, Sarah Adell Eaton and brother-in-law, Lamar Eaton.  Louise enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She will lovingly be remembered by her daughter, Sarah Dianne Valentin, son in law, Hector Valentin, daughter Sharon Goins, granddaughter, Heather Goins, (Jordan Hallquist) and great...

Gladys Louise McKee, 103, of East Brainerd went home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 11, 2023. A lifelong resident of Chattanooga, Mrs. McKee was a member of Morris Hill Baptist Church for over 40 years and the Agape Sunday School Class. She was a member of the East Ridge O.E.S. and was a retired cosmetology instructor from the Sequoyah Vocational School, Chattanooga State Community College and Rutledge Beauty College. She served faithfully as a pastors wife alongside her...

Mr. Brett Reid Banks age 54, of Ooltewah, TN, passed away on Monday, September 11, 2023. Mr. Banks was born in Enterprise, AL, on September 16, 1968, the son of the late William L. Banks, Jr. and Frances Elizabeth Reid Banks. Mr. Banks grew up in Albany, GA where he attended Sunnyside Baptist Church and was a 1987 graduate of Dougherty High School. Mr. Banks was employed with Builders FirstSource and considered his coworkers part of the family. Although described as quiet, Mr. Banks would...

John Freeman Neikirk Jr., 86, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, passed away Sunday, September 10, 2023. A native of Tiffin, Ohio, he was a veteran of the U.S. Army, a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church and a former employee of McKee Baking. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Freeman Neikirk and Edith Cecilia Hussey Neikirk; son, Christopher John Neikirk; and three brothers, Richard Allen Neikirk, Walter Neikirk and Charles “Mickey” Johnston. He is survived by his...