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Lois Erickson Lois Elizabeth Erickson, 86, of Soddy Daisy, passed away May 17, 2022. She retired from Hutcheson Memorial. Her husband, John Thurman Erickson, Sr.; a daughter, Teresa Goins; a son, John Erickson, Jr. and a grandson, Ricky Erickson, preceded her in death. She is survived by her sons, Paul Erickson (Marlene Reno), Michael Erickson (Deborah Wright); daughter-in-law, Marsha Branum; seven grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren and several...

Ernest Kenneth Essex, 83, of Soddy-Daisy, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, May 15, 2022. He served for more than 60 years in the ministry and was the founder of Gospel Assembly Church. Kenneth worked as an upholster for most of his life. He was well known for his tomatoes and enjoyed working in his garden. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jim and Essie Essex and siblings, George, Buck, Stanley, Lawrence, Ruby and Alice. Survivors are his wife of 63 years, Mereita...

Betty Lee Walker, 75, of Middle Valley, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, May 14, 2022. She was a longtime member of Middle Valley Church of God. Betty worked for 50 years as a medical transcriber at Associates In ENT. She was a lifetime member of the Medical Transcribers of America. She was preceded in death by her parents, James L. and Ruth Walker. Survivors are her brother, Larry Walker and wife, Donna of Nashville; devoted cousins and care givers, Renee Delashmitt...

Gary Cooper In loving memory of Gary George Cooper, born March 1, 1948 in Washington State and passed away May 10, 2022 at his home in Hixson, Tennessee with his loving wife, Theresa “Terri” Cooper by his side. He grew up in Neodesha, Kansas and enlisted into the United States Army in 1967 at age seventeen. He served 3 ½ tours in Vietnam, where he was wounded and honorably discharges in 1970. His service meant the world to him, he has always been service committed. His...

Margaret H. Chastain of Hixson has her bags packed for one more trip. She has finished the work the Lord had for her on earth. She loved to travel and will make one last trip to be with her Lord and Savior. A funeral mass will be in celebration of her life. Margaret was survived by her husband, Melvin from Hixson; daughter, Cassandra Griffitts; granddaughter, Alyssa Medley; great grandson, Travis Welden; great granddaughter, Shaylea Paje Welden all from Alabama; sister, Ruth Creekmore from...

Cecil Birt Moore, 56, of Dunlap, passed away on Monday, May 9, 2022. He enjoyed to go fishing and hanging out with his friends. Cecil loved his little dog, Jessie. He was preceded in death by his parents, Birt and Margie Moore; brother, Steve McNabb; grandparents, Mary and Hugh Layton and several uncles. Survivors are his sisters, Cathy Morten (Jerry), Connie Slatton (Randel) and Susan Tanner (Charles); brother, Ronnie Moore; several nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family. Memorial...

Lloyd Lovelady Lloyd Andrew Lovelady, 87, of Hixson, passed away May 8, 2022 at Regency House in Hixson, TN. He was a lifelong resident of Hamilton County. He was of the Baptist Faith. Lloyd was a United States Army Veteran and later retired from Astec, Inc. after thirty years of service. He loved and enjoyed his job and all the people he worked with. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Clyde and Loma Lovelady; sister, Lenora Lovelady; brother, Junior Lovelady and a son,...

Norma Dodd Norma Dodd, 82, of Soddy-Daisy, passed away May 5, 2022. She grew up attending and became a member of the Hickory Grove Baptist Church. Her parents, Raymond and Mildred Smith a sister, Wilma Eustice and a brother Gary Smith, preceded her in death. Norma is survived by her husband, Clifford E. Dodd, Jr.; two daughters, Cindy (Dion) Webster, Teresa (David) Kirkpatrick; a son, Doug (Lilly) Sorrells; a sister, Ruth Sholtz, grandchildren, D.J. (Marcella) Webster, Lacey (Casey)...

Allen L. McClendon Allen L. McClendon, age 65 of Soddy Daisy, passed away Wednesday, May 4th at NHC Healthcare of Sequatchie. Allen was preceded in death by his parents Lawrence and Eula McClendon and sister Connie McClendon. Allen was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force and was of the Baptist faith. He is survived by his half-sister Madison Gallaher, half-brother Danny McClendon, cousin and caregiver Marilyn May (Robert), also several aunts, uncles and cousins. Special Thanks...

Darlene Smith S. Darlene Smith, 69, of Soddy-Daisy, passed away May 4, 2022. She was an Accounts Installation Senior Representative for forty-nine years with Cigna. She had a passion for oil painting and being involved with the Humane Society. She will be remembered for many things, especially her loving kindness and her selfless nature. Her parents, Raymond Earl Smith and Avis Arlene Eustice Smith; a brother, Raymond Earl Smith, Jr.; a brother-in-law, Alan Wilson and the love of her life,...