Barbara Mae Dixon, 83, of Soddy-Daisy, went home to be with Lord on Saturday, April 20, 2024. She loved going to church and eating breakfast at Wimpies. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Lisa Bell; son, Travis Mincey; parents, Hazel and Stancel Thompson; brothers, Charles, Roger and Russell Thompson and sisters, Mildred Smith and Wanda Davis. Survivors are her loving husband, Charles “Larry” Dixon; her loving son, Troy Mincey; her loving daughter, Melody Ricketts;...

Jewell Dean Jones, peacefully went to be with her Heavenly Father on Saturday, April 20, 2024. Jewell was born on March 2, 1937, and was a lifelong resident of Sale Creek, Tennessee. Her love was unconditional. Her whole life revolved around her family, whom she loved dearly, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Jewell was an avid Tennessee Vols and Atlanta Braves fan. She was known by many and loved by all, and very precious to her family. She was preceded in death by her...

Hugh “Rick” Payne, of Sale Creek, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on April 19,2024. He was 74 years old. Rick was born June 3, 1949 in Cartersville, Georgia. He was raised in Soddy Daisy. Rick’s family includes his father, Hugh Payne, his mother, Vera Purcell (stepdad- Edwin Purcell), sisters, Deborah Hendrix and Alicia Hendrix, brothers, Doug Payne and Brian Payne, step-sons, Adam Sutherland and Bill Sutherland, grandchildren, Logan Sutherland and Olivia Sutherland. Rick...

Stanley Darrel Furlow, 66, of Chattanooga, TN, passed unexpectedly into glory on Thursday, April 18, 2024.  Stan was born on December 13, 1957, in Jamestown, NY to Stanley Darrel Furlow Sr. and Patricia Gilbert. Stan was known to all as “Darrel” throughout his school years.  He attended C.C. Ring Elementary School, Jefferson Junior High School, and Jamestown High School and graduated in 1977.  During his Junior High and High school years, Stan was very involved in...

Keith Turner, of Chattanooga, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024, after an extended illness. He loved people and making them laugh was his favorite past time. He often entertained as a stand-up comedian and worked as an estimator/purchasing agent for the printing industry. He was born March 1, 1962, in Crossville to Kenneth and Lorna Turner. He grew up in there, attending school and always regarded it as home. Survivors are daughter, Jessica; mother, Lorna Gracy, Harrison; sister, Rene...

Lisa Kay Wright, 67, of Soddy Daisy, Tennessee passed away April 15, 2024. Lisa graduated from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga with a bachelor’s degree in Anthropology. She loved the outdoors, wildlife and exploring nature along with variety types of music. Her parents, Jack and Agnes Wright, and her husband, Leonard Coleman preceded her in death. Lisa is survived by her son, Joshua Luke Redden; daughter, Laura Redden; brother, Michael Wright; beloved sister-in-law,...

Micheal Kane Buttram left this earth on April 12, 2024. Kane was a happy child who grew to be a kind hearted young man. He had a sparkle in his eye and a smile that would light up any room. He was a natural protector and had a fierce love for his family. He loved to skateboard, hang out with friends and cook. He especially loved cooking meals for his grandma Janie. He was so special to all who knew and loved him, and will be deeply missed. He was proceeded in death by his father, Michael...

Randall B. Roberson, 69, of Hixson, gained his angel wings and crossed over into his heavenly home on April 6th. 2024. Randall was raised in Soddy Daisy before making Hixson his home. He had an admiration and passion in the Auto Body and Paint Industry for many years. Randall was a strong believer in his faith in Jesus Christ, he told everyone in his path about the Lord. He was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his parents, Johnny and Mildred Roberson; brother, Donald...

Karen Lynn Dobbs Shafer, 76, a Hamilton County teacher for 31 years, most of them at Allen Elementary School, died on April 2, 2024, from complications of dementia. She was born in Orlando, Florida, and was preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Anna Lou Dobbs, and her maternal grandparents, Avac and Molly Harden. Karen graduated in 1969 from Bryan College in Dayton, Tennessee, a year after her marriage to Hank Shafer, a 1968 graduate and also former Hamilton County schoolteacher, who...

Born April 4, 1950, Gordan Grant Hall, age 73, of Soddy-Daisy, recently went home be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for all eternity on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. Married for more than fifty years to the love of his life, Sue Ellen Collins Hall of Ironton, Ohio, Gordon was the proud father of Katy Lauren Hall and Megan Elizabeth Hall, and brother of Carol Anne Hall Layne and Nancy Lynn Hall Harver. A 1968 graduate of Ironton High School, the Eagle Scout was a thirty-year radio...