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Raymond H. Skates, 62, of Soddy-Daisy, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2020. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert H. Skates. Survivors are his mother, Anna M. Skates; sisters, Dr. Patti Skates and Carolyn Bradley (Steve); brothers, Marty Skates (Diana); half-sisters, Elizabeth Smith (Herman), Minnie Beaty; half-brother, Perry Skates; nieces and nephews, Angela Arp, Andrea Mitts (Adam), Stephanie Simons (Matt), Pamela Beeler (Daniel), Michael Skates (Amber), Shelly Skates, Aaron...

Ronald Winkler, 66, passed away on May 24, 2020. He served in the U.S. Army and nearly 48 years for the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Department, starting his career June 1st, 1972 as a jailer, working his way up to a mounted deputy and ultimately, SWAT Team Armorer, which was the highlight of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Fran Winkler; brothers, Billy Loveless and Rick Winkler; and step-daughter, Lara Owens Thomas. He is survived by his wife, Becky Winkler;...

Honorable Judge David Norton Judge David Wilson Norton, 73, of Hixson, passed away May 21, 2020. A native of Red Bank, Tennessee, he graduated from Red Bank High School in 1964. He earned his under-graduate degree from the University of Tennessee Chattanooga and his Law Degree from the University of Memphis Law School. He was a current member of the Dallas Bay Baptist Church. Judge Norton served as the Assistant Hamilton County Attorney from 1983-2012; Soddy Daisy City Judge from 1984-2012...

Billy Shadwick Billy Mynatte Shadwick, 90, of Soddy Daisy, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on May 18, 2020. He was a Lifelong member of First Baptist Church of Soddy Daisy. Billy was born the ninth of ten children to loving parents on June 8, 1929 in their home in Daisy, TN. After graduating from Soddy Daisy High School in 1947, he followed his childhood dream of joining the military. He served his country for sixteen years in the Unites States Air Force and twelve years in the...

Paul Bussell Paul Davis Bussell, Jr., 78, of Soddy Daisy, passed away May 18, 2020. He retired at age seventy two from Astec Industries. His wife, Lottie Bussell, and a sister preceded him in death. Paul was survived by his daughter, Loralie Bussell; grandchildren, Melanie Smith and Eris Cavanagh, sister, Renee’ Clark and several step-grandchildren. His family will have private services at a later date. Condolences and memories can be shared at...

Charles Sims, 84, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2020. Charlie was a loving husband and father. He never met a stranger and loved life. He saw things in people that they couldn’t see in themselves. He is preceded in death by his parents, James Guy Sims and Minnie Whited Sims; daughter, Kathy Lynn Posey; son, James Ricky Sims; grandson, Steven Brian Sims; and brothers, James Odell Sims and Victor Kenneth Sims.   Survivors are his wife, Rebecca Leffew Sims; sons, Charles Steven...

Patricia Ann Burgess Kean, 83, of Soddy-Daisy, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2020. She was a member of Middle Valley Baptist Church. Patricia was preceded in death by her husband, Lenord “Pete” Kean; parents, Herbert S. and Vannah Hester Burgess and siblings, Adalene Dobbs, H.S. Burgess, Herbert Burgess, Clifford Burgess and Ed Burgess. Survivors are her sons, Tony Kean (Dianne), Mike Kean (Sherry) and Walt Kean (Becky); grandchildren, Mandy Jones (Matt), Andrew Kean...

Alvin William “Bill” Childers, Sr., 95, of Soddy-Daisy, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2020. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Soddy-Daisy. He served his country in the U.S. Army and was a veteran of World War II. Bill retired from DuPont after over 30 years of service. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Alice Pickett Childers; parents, Porter L. and Sarah Leopard Childers and 3 sisters. Survivors are his sons, Bill Childers, Jr. (Janet) and Michael Childers,...

Rebecca June “Becky” King-White, 54, of Hixson, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2020. She was of the Baptist faith. Becky loved taking care of kids including her “adopted kids” and playing bingo. She also enjoyed singing and coloring her tapestry books. Becky was preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Mildred King; sisters, Wanda Samples (Kenny) and Wilma Boruff (Marvin Myles); brother, Jackie King and nephews, Anthony Samples and Adam King. Survivors are husband,...

Michael McGill, 60, passed away on May 13, 2020. He was an avid reader and will be greatly missed. He is preceded in death by his wife, Kathy Holloway McGill; son, Michael Jason McGill; and mother, Betty Smith McGill.   Survivors are his daughter, Rhianna McGill; father, Michael McGill; sisters, Linda McGill Ashburn and Sheila McGill Shadwick; brothers, Seth McGill and Scot McGill; as well as several nieces and nephews.   Services will be private with the...