Earl George McNeal, Jr., 80, of Soddy-Daisy, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, December 8, 2023. Commonly known as “Jr” to his family and friends, he lived in Soddy-Daisy most of his life. Jr retired from Norton Chemical after over 30 years. He was a Christian. Jr and his wife, Wilma, never had children of their own but raised 22 kids as theirs. He was a father figure to so many. Jr crocheted blankets and toboggans that he donated to Hospice to give to their...

Thomas M. Graham, 65, of Soddy Daisy, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 6th, 2023.  He was born in Rochester, NY on January 23, 1958, to Eugene and Patricia Graham. Survivors are his wife Rita, daughters, Cyndi (John) Ingalls and Anna Graham; grandkids, Layla Elizabeth and John Michael Ingalls; sister, Linda (Phil) O'Connell; brother, Mark Graham (Teresa), nieces and great nephews; Dawn, Amy and Josh and Justin. Services to be held at . Williamson & Sons...

Chrystal Lasley, 90, of Soddy-Daisy, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, December 6, 2023. At a young age of 19, she opened her own beauty shop in Soddy. After becoming a mother she stayed at home raising her children. Once her children were grown she worked for TVA until her retirement in 1997. She enjoyed spending time with her family. Chrystal was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Lasley “Junior”; her mother, Floretta Wright and sister, Linda...

Betty Lee Barnes, of Soddy Daisy, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at her home with family by her side on December 4th, 2023. She was 80 years old.. Betty was best known for being a good mother, and kind hearted. She loved playing the piano and singing. Betty also made the best German Chocolate cake in the whole world. She was a great hair stylist. Betty also worked at Walmart for many years. She was preceded in death by his parents Carl and Vinnie Johnson, also her brother; Norman...

  Linda Hawkins-Hodge, 81, of Sale Creek, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023. Known as Linda Beth by friends and family, she was a 1960 SCHS alumni and US Air Force veteran.  She retired from Xerox Corporation after more than 25 years of service.  As an avid follower of American politics, Linda travelled extensively to volunteer and support candidates and issues she felt passionate about.    She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Margie and...

Delores Ann “Lois” Neely, 72, of Soddy-Daisy, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023. She was a lifelong resident of the Soddy-Daisy area. Lois worked at Cobblestone Lounge in Red Bank for many years with her sister and also at Craftique Manufacturing. She loved her family, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Lois was preceded in death by her parents, Hubert and Bernice Massengale; brothers, Vaughn Massengale, Cecil Massengale and Bill Massengale (Sandra); sister, Joyce...

Carolyn Shell Hadders, 76, of Soddy Daisy, Tennessee died quietly on Saturday December 2, 2023, at her home surrounded by her dear and loving family and treasured pets. She enjoyed gardening, reading and quilting and loved her family and her pets with all her heart. She was preceded in death by her parents, David Haskell Shell and Katherine Harvey Shell and a brother Mervin Shell Carolyn is survived by her devoted husband, David Hadders of Soddy Daisy, TN; Daughters, Lisa D. (Marlon)...

Robert Perry Patterson, Sr. Long-time Member of Bible in the Schools Committee and Downtown Optimist Club Robert Perry Patterson, Sr. passed away at his home and went to be with his Lord on November 29, 2023, his 96th birthday.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul W. and Roberta P. Patterson and his sister, Patricia Lee Wolfe.  Robert was born at home in North Chattanooga on November 29, 1927.  He was educated at Normal Park Elementary, The Baylor School (Class of...

Lynne Johnson Hicks, 70, of Sale Creek, passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2023. She was a native of Hixson and lived in Sale Creek for over 40 years. Lynne played softball and volleyball for many years and competed in the Senior Olympics. She loved animals, especially her cats. Lynne retired from TVA after 25 years of service where she was the Human Resource Manager. She was a very strong-willed lady. She was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Larry Hicks; parents, Pete and...

Aurthur “Junior” Crowe, 81, of Soddy-Daisy, went home to be with the Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 26, 2023. He was a member of Christ Family Church. He loved Jesus and fishing. Junior was a fork-lift operator and later owned his own courier service. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sam Crowe and Janetta Crowe; siblings, Doyle Crowe, Marvin Crowe, Ricky Crowe, Thelma Gosslin, Shirley Ivey and Naomi McClain. Survivors are his son and daughter-in-law, Toney and Lisa Crowe;...