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Linda Cline Sylvester, 77, of Ooltewah, TN went to be with our Heavenly Father on Friday, July 1, 2022. Born in Orlinda, TN to the late Reuben and Edna Cline. She was a graduate from Isaac Litton High School of Nashville, Tennessee Class of 1962, she also attended Middle Tennessee State University. Linda was a sister in Christ and was a member of Graceworks Church. She leaves a legacy of love, kindness and a giving heart. Throughout her life, she has shown God’s love through her...

Rebecca Ann Broome Smith went home to Jesus Thursday morning, June 30, 2022 at the age of 88, surrounded by the great love and care of her 4 children. Ann was born in Chattanooga, TN, the 5th of 6 children, to Julia and Fletcher Broome. She graduated from Chattanooga High School in 1953 and married Norman F. Smith on September 19, 1953 at Northside Baptist Church. She joined him during his service in the US Navy. They lived in Newnan, GA, Doylestown, OH, and North Canton, OH. In 1996, they...

Mrs. Helga Marie Herzmann age 100, of Chattanooga, TN, passed away on Tuesday, June 28, 2022. Mrs. Herzmann was born in Hannover, Germany, on August 15, 1921, the daughter of the late Friedrich Bernhard Heede and Auguste Lina Stange Heede. She was an avid reader and enjoyed needlepoint. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Herzmann was preceded in death by her husband, Kurt Herzmann and a son, Frank Herzmann. Survivors include her daughter, Beate C. Mueller (Bill); two grandchildren, Sabrina...

Bruce Lee Wilson, 62, of Ooltewah passed away Saturday, June 25, 2022 in a farming accident. A longtime resident of Ooltewah, Bruce was owner and operator of Wilson Grading and Hauling Co. He was an active member and deacon at Lakeway Baptist Church. Bruce was preceded in death by his father, Charles Lee Wilson; and sister, Connie Sue Richards. He is survived by his wife, Karen Brown Wilson;  mother, Elizabeth Wilson all of Ooltewah;  brother, John (Kathi) Wilson, Maryville,...

Mr. Carl D. Mills, born June 5, 1929, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, June 25, 2022. He was a former member of the Woodmore Church of God for many years and was currently a member of the North Cleveland Church of God since 1978 where he was a member of the Unity Sunday School Class. He was the son of the late William Paul Mills and Agnes L. Mills. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Willard (Billy) Mills and Donald L. Mills. Carl proudly served in...

Mrs. Lillie Bernice Dickey Hatmaker age 85, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, June 25, 2022. Mrs. Hatmaker was born in Enterprise, Oklahoma, on October 21, 1936, the daughter of the late Truman Thomas Dickey and Mary Franklin Carter Dickey. She worked many years with Safeway Grocery. Mrs. Hatmaker enjoyed bowling and crocheting.  She is preceded in death by her parents, Son, Jimmy Donathan, Brothers Earl, Merl, Jack and Wayne Dickey, Sister, Marie Donathan. and two...

Gary Wesley Barber, 70, of Collegedale passed away June 22, 2022 in a local hospital. A resident of Collegedale since 1975, Mr. Barber was a retired independent truck driver after many years of service. He was a member of the Collegedale Community Seventh-day Adventist Church. He is preceded in death by his parents, Irvin & Pearl Barber; and brother, Ernest William Barber. Survivors are his wife of 55 years, Linda Ann Barber;   4 daughters, Lori (Eddie) Fugate, ...

Leonard R. Patrick, 92, of Ringgold, GA passed away June 22, 2022 at his home. A member of Morris Hill Baptist Church for 60 years, Mr. Patrick was devoted to the Lord, his family, and was looking forward to his heavenly home.  He was born in Aaron, Kentucky and was a longtime resident of our area. He retired from Vulcan Materials Co. after 42 years of service. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dean Patrick; brother, Junior;  sisters, Mary, Martha, and Sally; and...

Barbara Marie Merchant Kraner, 94, of Ooltewah passed away June 22, 2022 in a local healthcare facility. A resident of Ooltewah for the past 12 years, Mrs. Kraner was a retired nurse after over 40 years of service.  She was a member of Ooltewah Seventh-day Adventist Church. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Clifford Merchant;  second husband, Douglas Kraner; son, Gary Merchant; 3 brothers; 1 sister; and 2 great-grandchildren, Jillian & Colin Kirchhoff. Survivor...

Aaron “Oliver” Bearden, 73, of Cantonment, FL passed away June 21, 2022 at his home. A native and longtime resident of Chattanooga, Mr. Bearden has lived in FL for the past 11 years. While in Chattanooga he was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. He retired from EPB after 37 years of service and was presently employed with Penske Trucking. He is survived by his wife, Marcella Bearden;  daughter, Wendy Bearden-Neely, Chattanooga;  3 grandchildren, Taylor,...