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Vivian Webb Schmid, 81, passed away on Friday, November 26, 2021. She was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee on January 15, 1940. Vivian married her husband, Freddie on August 2, 1958. Together they had 3 children. She spent the first 20 years of her marriage raising her family. Vivian attended the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and received her associate degree in computer programming. She worked for UTC for 30 years until her retirement in 2011. Her hobbies included gardening,...

Nancy McEwen Burton, 85, of Hixson, Tennessee, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Friday, November 26, 2021. Nancy was born on June 26, 1936 in Sale Creek, Tennessee and graduated from Sale Creek High School where she played basketball and volleyball. She attended Lincoln Memorial University and graduated with a degree in education. She later received a Master’s Degree in Education from Tennessee Tech University. Nancy was a school teacher for over 30 years,...

Vickie Arlene Parton, 62, of Soddy-Daisy, passed away on Tuesday, November 23, 2021. She was a longtime resident of Soddy-Daisy and of the Baptist faith. She was a server for many years and last worked at Karl’s Restaurant where she was dearly loved by her customers. Vickie was an avid fan of the Georgia Bulldogs and her Mountain Dews. She loved her fur baby, Bear. She was preceded in death by her son, B.J. Parton, who was the center of her universe. Vickie continued grieving her...

Charles Robert Taylor, 81, of Soddy-Daisy, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, November 23, 2021.  He was retired from Steins Construction after 29 years and went to work for Soddy-Daisy Utility District for several years after.  He was a member of the Soddy Masonic Lodge #418 F.&A.M. and a past Grand Master.  He was known to many as Charlie had his love for music was always known, especially Merle Haggard.  You could always find him in his...

Daniel Perry “Danny” Sanders, 71, of Soddy-Daisy, passed away on Saturday, November 20, 2021. He served his country in the U.S. Navy and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. He belonged to the Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 43and had retired from TVA after many years of service. He was a past Potentate of the Alhambra Shrine and a member of East Ridge Masonic Lodge #755 F.&A.M. and a past president of the Red Fez Shrine Club. Danny was a fan of the University of Tennessee Volunteers and...

Ralph Franklin “Bud” Youngblood, 82, of Hixson, passed away on Friday, November 19, 2021. He was a longtime member of Calvary Baptist Church. Ralph was a retired truck driver. He loved music and played the steel guitar, bass guitar and lead guitar. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Dorothy Youngblood; sister, Imogene Smith; brother, J.D. Youngblood and son-in-law, Mike Smith. Survivors are his wife of 63 years, Imogene Youngblood; children, Diane Levi (Ricky),...

Harold “Gene” Davis born August 26th, 1938 and left his earthly home to join his Heavenly Father November 18th, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. He was proceeded in death by his father Eulis Davis, mother Artie Davis, brothers Bill & Jim Davis and sister Katie Dill. Mr. Davis is survived by his wife of 63 years, “Sis” Juanita Davis, his children Karen Burge (Rob), Chris Davis (Joanie), grandchildren; Brandon Burge (Amy), Blake Davis, and Sarah Stutheit...

Grady E. Elsea, 76, of Hixson, passed away on Wednesday, November 17, 2021. He was born March 17, 1945 in Sale Creek and preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Marie Elsea and step-son, Felix Ramey. He was retired from Dixie Yarns. Survivors are his wife, Alice Elsea; sisters, Carldean Carmack (Bobby), Wanda Sneed (Don), Nancy Purser (Ray); step-sons, Frankie Ramey (Crystal), Daniel Harvey (Angie); 2 nieces and extended family. Services and entombment will be on Tuesday, November 23,...

Justin Henry Justin Scott Henry, 33, who grew up in Soddy Daisy, Tennessee, passed away November 17, 2021.  He loved and was extremely proud of his two girls, Hope and Bella Henry, who he taught and enjoyed shooting BB guns with. Justin was an excellent musician, being able to play several instruments. He self-taught himself how to play the electric guitar at age eleven and his mom thought he was a Rockstar. He and his childhood friends played in a band together throughout the years....

Samuel Henry, 80, passed away on November 17, 2021. Sam was retired from Norfolk Southern Railroad. He was an avid fisherman and hunter. He loved to build fires and take care of Wilcoxen Cemetery.   He is preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Frances Penney Henry; siblings, Bill Henry and Joyce Posey; and grandson, Mason Henry.   Sam is survived by his wife, Wanda June Henry; children, Rex (Julia) Henry, Greg (Lisa) Henry and Julie Smith (Sean Sims); brother, Jimmy...