Billy Ray “Bill” Bowman, 76, of Soddy-Daisy, passed away on Friday, May 26, 2023. He was retired from the Highway Department after 15 years. Bill was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy “Dot” Bowman; granddaughter, Amanda Kelly Bowman; parents, Sam and Dora Bowman and siblings, Johnny, Caroline, Eddie, Steve Bowman, Barbara Covington and Janet Dawson. Survivors are his sons, Billy Bowman (Ivy) and Kelly Bowman (Jennifer); grandchildren, Jacob Bowman and Ashlee...

To the next of kin of George Michael Diehl or interested parties: You are notified that George Michael Diehl DOB 01/04/1954 died 05/25/2023. Williamson and Sons Funeral Home gives notice that it will have the unclaimed remains of George Michael Diehl cremated as of May 31, 2023 pursuant to TCA 38-5-118 & 62-5-074. Williamson and Sons Funeral Home, 8852 Dayton Pike, Soddy-Daisy TN 37379. (423) 332-1515.

Ronnie Clyde Smith, 81, passed away peacefully at his home on May 24th 2023 after a long illness. Ronnie was born May 5, 1942, he was retired from Combustion Engineering later known as Alstom after 30 years of service. Ronnie graduated from Chattanooga High School, attended Chattanooga State Community College, as well as proudly served our country and was a Navy Veteran. He is preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Rachel Gertrude Smith; and brother, Garrey Jerome Smith. Ronnie is...

Thomas Evan Ricketts 81, of Soddy Daisy, died May 21, 2023. He was born April 17, 1942. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ollie Pollard Ricketts and William Evan Ricketts; brothers, William (Bill) Ricketts and Gregory Ricketts. From an early age, Tom was fascinated by flight and spent his life on the flight line as a mechanic, first in the United States Air Force, and after retirement, with several...

Lyda Grey Smith, 100, of Sale Creek, Tennessee, went home to her Heavenly home, Saturday, May 20, 2023, surrounded by her family. She was a member of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church and last attended Lake Drive Baptist. Lyda loved the Lord and her family. She was a delight to everyone that knew her. She made everyone feel as if they were her favorite. She told her family and friends often that the Lord was good and didn’t want anyone to forget it. She was preceded in death by her loving...

Delmer Duane “Junior” Barbee, 68, of Soddy-Daisy, passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2023. He was of the Baptist faith. He loved playing music, hunting and fishing. Delmer was retired from La-z-boy, worked at Hamilton County Parks and Recreation. He worked the most building homes with Bill Johnson Construction. He was preceded in death by his mother, Flora “Toby” Ray and father, Delmer L. Barbee and brothers, Marshall and Randy Barbee. Survivors are his wife of 43...

Barbara Parrott Corfitzson Barbara Sue Parrott Corfitzson, 77, of Soddy Daisy, Tennessee passed away May 16, 2023. She was a member of the Soddy Daisy First Baptist Church. Her husband, David Ray Corfitzson; daughter, Kellie Corfitzson Canida; sister, Debborah Parrott Fox and her parents, Evelyn and Chester Parrott preceded her in death. Barbara is survived by her son, David (Dawn) Corfitzson; five grandchildren, Landon Ray Canida, Jamison Everett, Drew (Devon) Munker, David Corfitzson and...

Dewayne Bice, 88, of Soddy Daisy, Tennessee passed away May 16, 2023. He was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church. His wife, Betty Bice and several brothers and sisters preceded him in death. Dewayne is survived by several nieces and nephews. Visitation is 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, May 18, 2023. Services will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, May 19, 2023 at Williamson & Sons Funeral Home. interment will follow in Hamilton County Memorial Park. Arrangements are by Williamson & Sons...

Wayne Carson Hennessee, I, 78, of Flintstone, Georgia, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, May 15, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loved ones. He was a son, brother, husband, daddy, papaw and great grandpa, a friend of all that truly knew him. When he was able to attend he went to Calvary Baptist Church in Red Bank where he was baptized. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Era stationed in Germany and in the Tennessee National Guard. Wayne...

Ernest McKinley Lasley, Sr., 98, a lifelong resident of Soddy-Daisy, passed away on Monday, May 15, 2023. Ernest served his country in the U.S. Army 3rd Infantry as a medic and was a veteran of World War II. He retired from Independent Paint and Glass Company. An avid motorcyclist, he enjoyed going to motorcycle races and events and was a salesman at Pates Harley Davidson in Hixson. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ella Mae Lasley; daughter, Elaine Carson; son, Mac Lasley and siblings,...