Chattanooga, TN Obituaries
Bill Eugene Jordan
Nov 21, 1944 - Mar 4, 2026
Bill Eugene Jordan, 81, of Soddy-Daisy, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at his home. He was born in Chattanooga, on November 21, 1944, to the late, Milton and Mabel Smith Jordan. He was passionate about politics and Tennessee football. Above all, he loved his family.He was preceded in death by his parents; his…
Gene Daniel
Mar 16, 1936 - Mar 4, 2026
Gene Daniel, 89, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. He was born on March 16, 1936. He started his mining career at 12 years old, began driving a single-axel dump truck at 15, and eventually retired when he was 70.He is survived by his son Gary Gene Daniel.*Services previously scheduled have been cancelled.*
Jim Villers
Aug 22, 1947 - Mar 3, 2026
Some men are born into comfort. Jim Villers was born into motion.He came into the world in 1947 in Maryland, to very little but grit. His childhood was packed in paper sacks and cardboard boxes, stacked in the backseat of whatever vehicle would carry them to the next rental house that never quite felt like…
Travis "Tubby" Wade Barnett
Feb 14, 1965 - Mar 1, 2026
Travis "Tubby" Wade Barnett, 61, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2026, at Chattanooga Health & Rehab. He grew up in Johnson City, TN, briefly lived in Asheville, NC, but found his home in Chattanooga, TN, in 1999. He worked in grocery sales and marketing with Acosta and Advantage Solutions. He was an avid music lover…
Catherine Anne Hogan
May 30, 1944 - Mar 1, 2026
Catherine Anne Hogan, 81, of Harrison, TN, walked peacefully into the outstretched arms of Jesus March 1, 2026. Born in Chattanooga, TN on May 30, 1944. Catherine was known for her love for Nascar, Tennessee football, dirt track racing and her family. Each and everyone being made to feel so loved. Her spunk and sass…
Arlene West McFarland
Nov 16, 1948 - Feb 26, 2026
Arlene (West) McFarland, 77, born November 16, 1948 in Chattanooga, TN to Don and Florence West, died from leukemia at her home in Ringgold, GA on February 26, 2026.Arlene grew up in Collegedale, Tennessee, where she developed a lifelong love of learning, music, and community. She graduated in 1966 from Georgia Cumberland Academy and went…
Richard Gary Paul
Jun 1, 1955 - Feb 25, 2026
Richard Gary Paul, 70, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on February 25, 2026. Gary was a devoted husband, father, Opa, and friend to his family and many others.Gary was a lifelong resident of the Chattanooga area. A U.S. Navy Veteran, he served in the mid-1970’s aboard the U.S.S. Robison. He later studied at…
Betty Sue Silvers
Jul 31, 1928 - Feb 24, 2026
Betty Sue Varnell Silvers passed away February 24, 2026, at the age of 97. Betty was born and raised in the Silverdale community where she continued to live for many years.She was preceded in death by her husband, Mike Silvers; daughters, Donna Vipond and Sharon Shafer; brother, Earl Varnell; and sisters, Sonya Smith, Barbara Fortner,…
Melissa Ellen Garvey
May 19, 1980 - Feb 22, 2026
Melissa Ellen Garvey, 45, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, February 22, 2026. She was born in Chattanooga on May 19, 1980. She was of the Christian faith. The beach was her favorite place. It made her feel calm and happy. She enjoyed her job and took pride in her work.…
Eva Joyce Nolen
Aug 31, 1942 - Feb 20, 2026
Eva Joyce Nolen, 83, of Chattanooga, passed away on Friday, February 20, 2026, at her home. She was born in Chattanooga on August 31, 1942, to the late Evan and Rosa Lee Hughes Stallings. She loved her church family at Maple Grove Baptist Church. When she wasn’t spending time serving at her church, she enjoyed…