Rev. James D. Spearman, 87, of Chattanooga graduated to his Heavenly home on Wednesday, November 30, 2022. A longtime resident of Chattanooga, Rev. Spearman has been a minister of the gospel for over 30 years and was currently pastor of Fellowship Church of Faith in East Brainerd. A veteran of the US Air Force for 8 years, he had formerly served as manager of several cemeteries in the Chattanooga area and had owned his own construction business for many years. He had a quick wit and loved...

Harvey Standridge “Stan” Elrod, 63, of East Ridge. TN passed away on Tuesday, November 29, 2022. He was born in Chattanooga, TN on August 4, 1959. He graduated from Notre Dame High School and attended the University of Alabama where he was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bruce Allison Elrod and Virginia Standridge Elrod. Stan will be remembered as a person who never met a stranger and had a tremendous outgoing personality. He also had...

Lila Inez (Woody) Forgey, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, November 29, 2022. She was born on June 10, 1933, in Bridgeport, Alabama and was a member of Silverdale Baptist Church.  She was preceded in death by her husband, James Atlee Forgey Sr,; her parents, Rev. P.S. Woody and Katherine Cramer Woody; two brothers, Phillip H (Buddy) Woody, and Doyle M Woody. Lila was a member of the 1951 Tyner High School class. She worked as a nurse for over 30 years and had a special love for...

On, Monday, November 28, 2022 Robert (Bob) Harrill Payne III, D. Ph, 82, transitioned peacefully, as he lived, to his forever home, and RAN to the arms of his Heavenly Father.  He’s reunited with his parents, Bob Payne Jr. of Tellico Plains and Idella McDonough Payne of Chattanooga, and infant sister, Bobbie Jean. He is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Karen Koscomb Payne; cousins, Susan Seltzer, Ann  (Randy) Burt, and Shirley Downes; sisters and brothers-in-laws,...

Geraldine (Gerry)  Whaley Driggans, 88, of Chattanooga passed away Monday, November 28, 2022. Gerry retired from Regions Bank / First Federal Savings & Loan and was a faithful member of Ridgeview Baptist Church for more than 60 years. She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Hugh Gordon Driggans in 2013. Survivors are her son, Rick (Judy) Driggans, Chattanooga;  daughter, Debbie (Clifton) Hunt, Nashville, TN; special cousin, Cindy (Bobby) Staszak, Gainesville,...

Jerry Don Thomas, 83, of Ooltewah passed away Sunday, November 27. 2022 in a local hospital. A resident of Hamilton County for the past 57 years, Jerry retired from the Honor Course. He was a member of New Heights Baptist Church and also held memberships with the Carpenter’s Union #754, past master at the Ooltewah Masonic Lodge #741, and past patron at the Ooltewah OES #365. Jerry was an avid gardener and was a veteran of the US Army. He was preceded in death by his sister, Betty...

  Edward J. “Rick” Reachard, Jr. age 66, of Ringgold, GA, passed away on Sunday, November 27, 2022. Mr. Reachard was born in Chattanooga, TN, on December 15, 1955, the son of Jan O’Neal and the late Edward J. Reachard, Sr. He graduated from Red Bank High School, where he was number forty, a first-string running back all three years, 1971-1973. After high school, Mr Reachard graduated from UT Knoxville with degrees in psychology and nursing. For the next 40 years, he...

  Carolyn Born, 85, of East Brainerd passed away Sunday, November 27, 2022 at her residence. A lifelong resident of Chattanooga, Mrs. Born was known as “Queen of Beanie Babies” at the Flea Market for 40 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Wayne Born; son, Jeffrey Born; brothers, Paul and Douglas Haney. She is survived by her daughter, Kelly Born; daughter-in-law, Sissy Moore;  brother, Donnie “Don” Haney; and best friend, Debbie...

Lisa Annette Martin, 53, of East Brainerd died unexpectedly Saturday, November 26, 2022. A lifelong resident of Chattanooga, Lisa was a 1987 graduate of Tyner High School. She was a member of OLPH Catholic Church and was retired from the medical field after many years of service. Lisa was a member of Camp Kulabunga and a strong supporter of  Chattanooga Girl’s Rock. She was very proud of her work with local law enforcement to help combat DUI. Lisa was preceded in death by her...

Mrs. Barbara Jane Grimes Brown age 83, of Ooltewah, TN, passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2022. Mrs. Brown was born in Chattanooga, TN, on July 25, 1939, the daughter of the late Sam Grimes and Sybil Brock Grimes. She was a member of East Ridge Church of Christ. Mrs. Brown retired from Boyd Buchanan School after twenty five years of service. She loved going out with friends and attending the school’s activities. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Brown was preceded in death by her...