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Jimmy E. Cothran

Sep 5, 1956 - Jul 8, 2023

Jimmy Eugene Cothran, affectionately known as Bird dog, spread his wings and soared to the heavens on July 8, 2023, in Chattanooga, Tennessee. This free-spirited soul, born on September 5, 1956, in LaFayette, Georgia, has left a trail of laughter and love in his wake.Jimmy was the life of the party, a social butterfly who…

Robert K. Wilson

Apr 10, 1933 - Jul 6, 2023

Robert K. Wilson, 90, of Rossville, GA, passed away July 6, 2023, at his residence surrounded by his family. Born April 10, 1933, to the late Kimbal Wilson & Carolyn Maxwell, in Chattanooga, TN. Robert was a veteran of the United States Army.In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his son,…

George Thomas Forman

May 13, 1968 - Jun 28, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of George Thomas "Scott" Forman of Chattanooga, TN who passed away unexpectedly on June 28, 2023, at the age of 55. He was born on May 13, 1968, in Chattanooga, TN and attended Ooltewah High School. Scott was lively and charismatic, always equipped with a…

Dale Lane Russell

Jul 7, 1949 - Jun 26, 2023

Obituary for Dale L. RussellDale L. Russell, 73, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, passed away on June 26, 2023, at her residence in Chattanooga.She was preceded in death by her parents, David Lee Henry and Iva Louise Thacker Henry; her sisters, Lee Vern Miller, Doris Singleton, and Carolyn Jackson; her husband Jimmie J. Russell; and her son…

Lucinda Summers Smith

Feb 23, 1931 - Jun 24, 2023

Back in the early ‘70s, when she was teaching preschoolers, word on the street (at least in her classroom) was that “Miss Cinda knows ALL”. Whether or not the child who coined this term was being completely accurate, this we comprehend for sure: Lucinda (Cinda) Summers Smith knew the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ,…

Rhoda Ann Ackley

Dec 7, 1936 - Jun 14, 2023

Rhoda Ann Ackley, 86, formerly of Brighton, IL, passed away June 14, 2023, in Chattanooga, TN. Born December 7, 1936, to the late Ruby R. Shipley and Reed Harold Shipley, in Jacksonville, IL. Rhoda was of the Baptist faith. She loved her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.In addition to her parents, she is preceded…

Dan Beason

Dec 11, 1950 - Jun 12, 2023

Dan Beason, 72, passed away June 12, 2023. He was a resident of Ringgold, GA for 51 years. Preceded in death by his daughter, Crystal Gale Beason; father, Floyd Beason; mother, Annie Beason, and brother, Charles Beason.Survived by his wife of 51 years, Peggy Beason; four sons, Richard Davis, Danny Beason, William Beason, and Stacey…

Riddgelan Presley

Riddglan Skott Presley, 31, of Soddy Daisy, TN, passed away October 19, 2023, due to an automobile accident. He was a graduate of Ridgeland High School and worked as a welder fabricator for several businesses in Chattanooga. His passion for Rodeo, Bull riding, Ford Diesel trucks, his companion dogs, and welding kept him busy. There…