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Melissa Johnston Melissa Lynn Johnston, 45, of Chattanooga, passed away May 13, 2021.Her mother, Sherry Roberts and a sister, Kristy Roberts Johnston preceded her in death. She was survived by her husband, Michael Johnston; daughters, Shelbie Johnston, Elizabeth Smoot; father, Jerry Roberts; sister, Angela Roberts; aunt, Linda Jones; nieces and nephews, Michaella Ramsey, Damian Johnston, Kristina McAdams, Gage Roberts, Jarred Roberts along with eight grandchildren. Visitation is 3:00 P.M....

Dorothy Ann Lockmiller, 87, of Soddy-Daisy, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, May 12, 2021. She was a member of Union Fork Baptist Church. Dorothy was employed with TVA and the Northwestern Railroad. She loved gardening, cross stitching and crocheting. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Lockmiller; parents, Sam and Bessie O’Daniel; daughter, Dora Ann Hayes; brothers, Ray O’Daniel and Creed O’Daniel and sisters, Florence McKeehan and...

Winna Bessey Winna Greene Bessey, 86, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away May 12, 2021 at her home surrounded by her three daughters. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. While living in Georgia she was an active member of the Morrow Methodist Church where she cared for and assisted the elderly. She was also an active member of the Sequatchie County Cancer Network in Dunlap, Tennessee. Her loving husband of fifty nine years, Alan L. Bessey; her parents, Bruce and...

Billy Wayne Chadwick, 64, of Mowbray Mountain, passed away on Tuesday, May 11, 2021. He worked in landscaping for many years. Billy was preceded in death by his parents, Lester and Almeda Chadwick; brothers, Roy Lee Hudson, Steve Chadwick and sister, Becky Chadwick. Survivors are his siblings, Jeanenne Lockhart (Meck), Glennis Dunn (Jim), Willene Giles (Clifford), Judy Smith, Freddie Chadwick (Nancy), Lisa Massengale (Roland) and Raymond Chadwick (Crystal); many nieces, nephews, cousins and...

James Garnet Alexander Sr. Passed away on the 11th of May, 2021, in his hometown of Soddy Daisy, Tennessee, at the age of 62.  James is survived by his two sons, James Garnet Alexander Jr. and Michael Jason Alexander, and his eight grandchildren Alexus, Caleb, Braedan, James III, Brison, Scarlett, Skylar, and Grady.  James was a loving father and coach to his two sons as well as many other young men through the years.  He will be missed greatly.   Condolences and memories can be shared...

Billy Eugene Holcomb, 52, of Soddy-Daisy, passed away on Monday, May 10, 2021. A native of Chickamauga, he lived in Rossville before moving to Soddy-Daisy. He served his country in the U.S. Army and was a veteran of Desert Storm. Billy was a truck driver for over 20 years. He enjoyed to fish and was an avid fan of the Alabama Crimson Tide. Survivors are his wife of 10 years, Angie Harvey Holcomb; children, Kamren Holcomb, Krista Holcomb and Kenzi Holcomb; step-sons, Steven Frederick...

Elmer Hughes Elmer Lawrence Hughes, 96, of Flat Top Mountain, passed away on Friday, May 7, 2021. Mr. Hughes was a United States Army Veteran serving during World War II. He attended Flat Top Independent Church. Elmer was a farmer and worked hard all of his life He was preceded in death by his wife of seventy three years, Reba Lee Hughes; parents, Sherman and Ruth Hughes; granddaughter, Tonya Hempel; brother, Howard Hughes and a sister, Bernice Green. Survivors are his children, Helen...

Russell Johnson, 94, passed away on May 7, 2021. He was a member of Falling Water Baptist. He was a WWII veteran of the US Navy. Russell was a 60+ year member of Daisy Lodge F&A 706.  He was retired from Dupont after 34 years of service. He is preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Evelyn Johnson and a granddaughter, Cressa Atwood.   He is survived by his children, Linda (Julian) Atwood, Garland (Dana) Johnson, Gary (Colleen) Johnson and Michael (Maria) Johnson; sister,...

Jim Millsaps Jim “Sap” Millsaps, 42, of Soddy Daisy, passed away May 5, 2021. He worked for Speers-Hopkins Paving. His father, Larry Millsaps and his mother and step-father, Charlotte and Marty Hixson preceded him in death. Jim was survived by his brother, Wayne Millsaps; sister, Marla Jo Williams (Tommy Metcalf); and his best friends, Nathan, Cole, Logan and Ruby. Visitation is 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. Monday, May 10, 2021 at Williamson & Sons funeral Home. Services will...

Janis Fox Janis Schleif Fox, 79, of Soddy Daisy, TN passed away May 4, 2021. She was a member of the Daisy Church of God. Her husband, Bobby Fox; parents, Herbert and Viola Schleif and two brothers, Wade and Thurman Schleif, preceded her in death. She was survived by her sisters, Freida James and Lisa (Lloyd) McAlister; brothers, Al Schleif and Dana Schleif along with many nieces, nephews and cousins. The family wants to offer a special thanks to Dr. Jeff Kemp and Hope with Beacon Health...