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Charles Glen McAfee, 87, of Soddy-Daisy, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, November 22, 2022, four days after the love of his life, Alice McAfee and two day after his birthday. He was a longtime member of Oak Street Baptist Church. Charlie served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps. He retired from Chattanooga Group where his was lovingly known as “Pop” and on occasion played Santa Claus. He loved raising a garden to share with his family and friends. Everyone...

Jimmy Ray Brewer, 76, of Soddy-Daisy, passed away on Tuesday, November 22, 2022. He was born in Polk County, Tennessee and grew up in Bradley County. Jimmy lived in Soddy-Daisy the last 37 years. He served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. Jimmy was a 50 year member of the Masons first belonging to the Brainerd Masonic Lodge #736 F.&A.M. and the last 10 years in the Soddy Masonic Lodge #418 F.&A.M. He was a member in the D.A.V. Chapter 6 for...

Carrie Denise Coffman Lewis, 47, of Soddy-Daisy, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, November 19, 2022. She was a lifelong resident of Soddy-Daisy, of the Baptist faith, and attended Green Pond Baptist Church. She graduated from Soddy-Daisy High School in 1993 and received a Mechanical Engineering degree from Chattanooga State. Carrie was the office manager in her family owned business, New Salem Alignment for over 20 years. Her passions included attending her...

Alice McAfee, 81, of Soddy-Daisy, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, November 18, 2022. She was a longtime member of Oak Street Baptist Church. Alice retired from Kroger after 45 years. She loved her family dearly, cooking for them every Thursday night and the holidays. We will miss her pumpkin pies. She loved Christmas, especially our traditional gag gifts. Alice enjoyed making quilts and gardening. She was preceded in death by her father, Claude Gravitt; mother, Rose...

Cody Stelling Shawn Cody Stelling, 30, of Soddy Daisy, Tennessee passed away November 16, 2022. His sister, Angel Stelling and his grandmother, Brenda Parker, preceded him in death. He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Tina and Jeff Spencer; daughter, Pamela Kaye Stelling; brothers, Casey (Jade) Stelling and Corey (Morgan) Davis and his grandfather, Stanley Parker. Visitation is 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday, November 21, 2022. Services will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 22,...

Michele Renee Plemons, 53, of Soddy-Daisy, passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2022. She was a native of Oakdale, Tennessee. She enjoyed making jewelry and collecting plants. Michele loved her cats. Survivors are her husband, James Plemons; parents, Thomas and Brenda Clark; brother, Tony Clark (Kami); step-son, Cody Plemons; grandchild, Logan Plemons; niece, Nikkie Moore; nephew, Cody Clark and extended family. Graveside services will be on Friday, November 18, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. at...

Leo Klaes, beloved husband and father, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on November 13, 2022. He was 91 years old. Leo is preceded in death by his parents Frank & Philomena Klaes, and two brothers, Frank and Jerry Klaes. Leo was known to many throughout his life as a “Gentle Giant” and was affectionately referred to by his children as, “S.O.D.” (Sweet Ol’ Dad). Leo graduated from the University of Detroit with a Bachelor’s Degree...

Patricia L. “Trish” Rowland, 60, of Soddy-Daisy, TN, passed away Sunday, November 13, 2022. Mrs. Rowland had a special saying, “Everything happens for a reason.” She attended Green Pond Baptist Church. The light of her life was her children. She loved both friends and family unconditionally. She had a love for the snow, music, the water, and enjoyed pontoon boat rides with her family and friends. She was also a skilled martial artist. Her father, Melvin Lee Douthit...

Martha Dean Branum Flowers, 95, of Soddy-Daisy, passed away on Friday, November 11, 2022. She was of the Baptist faith. Martha was born to the late Charles and Blanche Couch. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Thomas Branum and Malcolm Flowers; sons, Larry Branum, Gary Branum and Terrell Branum; siblings, Charles, Sam and Lorenzo Couch; grandchild, Pam Branum Martha designed custom interior including drapes. While in her 80s she went to college graduating from Chattanooga State and...

Jackie Lee Gregory Jackie Lee Gregory, 80, of Soddy Daisy, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2022. He retired from Dupont and had been a member of the Red Bank Masonic Lodge 717 F&AM. His wife Jean Penny Gregory; a brother, Norman and two sisters, Edith and Pauline, preceded him in death. He is survived by his sons, Kevin and David Gregory; brothers, Tom and L.C. Gregory; grandchildren, Russell, Lacey, Jenna, Kate and Josh along with two great-grandchildren, Carter and...