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Melvin Ray Alexander, 56, of Soddy-Daisy, passed away in his sleep on Wednesday, August 17, 2022. He was preceded in death by his wife, Robbie and children, Amanda, David and Kimberly and his parents, Truett Melvin and Faye Alexander. Survivors are his sister and Tammy Nelson (Ernie) and many aunts, uncles and cousins who loved him dearly. He will be reunited with his wife and children with a private family service at Poe Cemetery. Melvin, you were lonely for years without them here, now...

Mike Keith William Michael “Mike” Keith, 55, of Chickamauga, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, August 16, 2022. He had been a Truck Driver for Shaw Industries. His father, Clarence Keith; a son, Michael and three brothers, Ronnie, Justin and Paul preceded him in death.   Mike is survived by his wife, Trina Mauldin Keith; his mother, Judy Plemons; his children, Matthew, Brittany, Bardley, Jamie, Jonathan and Daniel; brothers, Jake, James and Larry; sisters, Angie and Stacie...

Quillen E. Thurman, Sr., 85, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, August 13, 2022. He was born on October 9, 1936 to the late Willard and Edna Thurman. Quillen was preceded in death by his brothers, Gerald and Larry Thurman and sister, Jean Taylor. Quillen was a member of Christ Family Church where he served as Associate Pastor, Elder and Teacher. He was the Pastor for 34 years at Hooker, Georgia Church of God. He loved hunting with his boys and being outdoors enjoying...

Sonny Smith Dennis “Sonny” Smith, 75, of Soddy Daisy, Tennessee, passed away on August 4, 2022. He had been a member of the North Hamilton Church of Christ. Sonny was a United States Marine Corp Reserves Veteran. He retired from Dupont after thirty-eight years of service. His daughter, Leah Smith Morris, parents, Clinton and Mildred Goins Smith and a sister, Barbara Norris preceded him in death.   Sonny is survived by his wife of fifty-four years, Janie Hughes Smith;...

  Louis A. Smith, 92, of Soddy Daisy, Tennessee passed away peacefully August 3, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. Louis is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Madge Elizabeth. Four children: Grant and (Joy) Smith, Barry Smith, Jane and Troy Snyder, Mark and Donna Smith. Twelve Grandchildren: Heather and Seth Rogers, Stacy Smith, Brad Snyder, Parker Smith, Josh Smith, Alicia and Brandon Guinn, Jerod Smith, Bethany and Craig Waters, Phillip and Carlee Snyder, Molly and...

Felipe Jesus Hernandez, affectionally called “Jesse” and “Chuy” was reunited with his late wife, Elizabeth “Betty” Jean [Davis] Hernandez on August 2, 2022. Son of Mauricio Hernandez (of Monterrey, Mexico) and Maria Antonia [Lopez] Hernandez, Jesse had 2 brothers and  2 sisters – Emilio, Mauricio, Andrea Garza, and Celia Barrientos. Born on February 5th, 1933 in Brownsville, TX, Jesse picked cotton and shined shoes at an early age to...

  Larry Womack, born January 30, 1943, age 79, passed away on July 31, 2022. He was retired from Mayfield Dairy Farms and was of the Jehovah’s Witness faith.   Survivors are his wife of 62 years, Lorene Womack; daughters, Cynthia Burchard, Charlotte Cappola (Neil), Sheila Neal, Karen Ladner (Kurt) and Katrina Bergens (Jesse); brother, W.R. Womack (Doris); grandchildren, Christy Ivey, Teresa Case, Brian Cunningham, Sheena Neal, Sha Neal, Joshua Cranmore, Jeremy...

Jacob Dylan Crawley, 24, of Soddy-Daisy, passed away Saturday, July 30, 2022. He was a Christian. Dylan graduated from Soddy-Daisy High School in 2016. He loved music, fishing and spending time with his nieces and nephews. Dylan was preceded in death by his grandmother, Teresa Fritts and uncle, Scott Fritts. Survivors are his parents, Michael Crawley, Jr. (Amanda) and Crystal Crawley; sister, Lana Crawley; brother, Daniel Crawley (Glenda); step-sister, Caylin Sayre, Shyanne Hahn (Skylar),...

Linda Kay Tate Porter, 71, of Soddy-Daisy, passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2022. She grew up in Whitwell and lived most of her life in the Chattanooga and Soddy-Daisy area. Linda was a Christian. She worked at Erlanger Medical Center most of her career. Linda loved softball, shooting pool and her cats. She enjoyed watching Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy every evening and puzzles. Most of all, she liked to cut up and have fun with everyone. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy...

Leon F. Torbett, of Hixson, Tennessee, passed away peacefully in his home on July 27th, 2022.  He was 76. Leon spent 20 years serving our country as an Aviation Mechanic for the Blue Angels in the United States Navy. Leon was a very loving husband, father and grandfather. Leon is preceded in death by his parents, William and Juanita Torbett; brothers, William H. Torbett and Kenneth E. Torbett; sisters, Deloris Brookshire and Louise Rader. He is survived by his wife Janice E. Torbett;...