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Mrs. Flora Lee White, 69, passed away Monday January 19, 2016 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Palmer, Tennessee on May 20, 1946 to Lee …

Mr. Scotty W. Dent, 45, passed away, Thursday, January 14, 2016 at his home. He was born in Palmer, Tennessee on April 6, 1970. He was preceded in death by …

Mrs. Linda Lou Turner, 69, passed away Tuesday January 12, 2016. She was born in Grundy County on October 11, 1946 to Thomas Chester and Etta Lee Nunley Carrick who …

Mr. Lester Ray Comstock, 92, passed away, Monday January 11, 2016 at Raintree Manor in McMinnville. He was born on September 8, 1923 in Parkersburg, West Virginia to Raymond Lewis …

Gary Wayne Roden, 54, passed away Thursday January 7, 2016 in Winchester, Tennessee. He was born in Nashville, TN on January 24, 1961 to Thurman and Etta Mae Roden who …

Mrs. Rhoda King Rankin, 92, passed away Wednesday January 6, 2016 at The Health Care Center at Standifer Place in Chattanooga. She was born in Palmer, Tennessee on June 14, …

Mr. , 72, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga.  He was born in Navoo, AL to Manuel H. Wideman and …

Mrs. Helen J. Lynn, 70, of the Hubbard’s Cove Community in Grundy County, passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at her daughters home in Greenville, South Carolina. She was born …

Mrs. Christine Louise Campbell, 74, went to be with her Lord at her home, Monday January 5, 2016 with her family at her bedside.  She was born in Palmer, Tennessee …

Mr. William Austin Lewis, 77, passed away Monday January 4, 2016 at Sewanee, Tennesee. He was born in Crossville, Tennessee on July 29, 1938 and was a US Navy veteran. …

Mr. Gerald Wade Tate, 58, passed away Saturday January 2, 2016 at his home. He was born in Gruetli-Laager, Tennessee on December 4, 1957 and was preceded in death by …

Mr. Scotty Ray Killian, 32, passed away Wednesday December 30, 2015. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He was born in Sewanee, …

Mrs. Nellie D. Morrison, 88, passed away Monday, December 28, 2015 at NHC in Dunlap. She attended the House of the Lord Church in Palmer. She was born December 16, …

Judy Tessa Coggle, 81, passed away at her home in the Skymont Community Saturday December 26, 2015. She was born in Sussex England on May 14, 1934 to Kenneth and …

Dr. Joe D. Gray, 84, passed away Sunday April 27, 2015 at Saint Thomas Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee. He was born in Old Hickory, Tennessee on July 26, 1931. He …

William Lee Smith, USMC Retired left this world for glory on December 21, 2015 at Mississippi State Veterans Home in Oxford, MS.  1st Sgt William L. Smith a native of  Chattanooga was a resident of Jacksonville, NC.  He is survived by his loving wife Rhonda  Smith 4 step­children Jason Meeks (Rhonda) Coalmont TN, Peyton Yokley (Brandy) Smithville  TN, Asha Yokley Woodbury TN, and Natasha Prince Manchester, TN.  7 Grandchildren, 3  Nephews and one Niece.  He is preceded in death by his mother Una Hartman Smith,  Chattanooga, TN.  Mr. Smith was a wonderful husband, son­in­law, step­father, and grandfather  and was loved by his family and friends. 1 st Sgt Smith was a highly decorated Marine and veteran of the Vietnam War, saw conflicts in  other countries and was at the bombing in Beirut, Lebanon.  He received the Bronze Star Combat  V for Heroism and 1st Purple Heart in Vietnam where he was wounded severely in the throat  unable to rise; he stoically continued to direct, control and encourage his fire team until he was  evacuated.  A Navy Commendation Medal and 2nd Purple Heart with device were also awarded  for heroic achievement while serving as squad leader during which he sustained a sever leg  wound.  Although unable to walk he directed his unit’s movement with verbal commands, arm  and hand signals.  Crawling through the exposed rice paddy, he effectively controlled the squad  until the enemy force was routed from it prepared positions and forced to flee.  He later served as  Drill Instructor and Senior Drill Instructor at Paris Island, SC.  He was appointed to serve the  Chattanooga and Southeast region as Recruiter for the United States Marine Corp. 1st Sgt Smith  received a total of 11 medals, and 22 ribbons as well as other awards for his service to the United  States while serving in the Marine Corps. Graveside service …

Miss Kala Akins, 25, of Sale Creek, Tennessee, went home to be with Jesus Thursday, December 17, 2015 at her home surrounded by those who loved her dearly. She was …

Mr. Ronald Colby Knight, 45, passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2015 from a sudden illness. He was born January 01, 1970. He was preceded in death by an infant brother, …

Mrs. Betty Sue Burnett, 77, passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2015. She was born August 14, 1938 to Hollis and Ida Tate Meeks who preceded her in death along with …

Mrs. Leota Charlyn Summers, 77, passed away Friday, December 11, 2015. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Sunday in the funeral home chapel with burial to follow in the Palmer …