Obituaries in Chattanooga, TN

Harley Ray Hickman 87 passed away at his home on January 17 2026. He was born on May 9 1938 in the White Oak Mountain area of Cleveland TN to Charlie June and Nellie Grace Lawson Hickman. He was raised in the Avondale area of Chattanooga and was a 1957 graduate of Kirkman Vocational High School. Mr....

He is survived by his loving wife Janet Swofford son Curt Swofford Eve sister Susan Gearhart stepsons Chris Richardson Michelle and Todd Richardson Crystal and several grandchildren. Bob proudly served his country in the United States Navy aboard the USS Enterprise. Following his military service he...

Peggy Forgey Rinks 85 of Harrison TN entered into the presence of her Savior Jesus Christ peacefully in her home on October 28 2025. She was born on December 5 1939 to the late Ross and Bertha Forgey and she was one of eleven children. She grew up in a tight knit large family where love and laughter...

Born and raised in Chattanooga Joyce graduated from Tyner High School in 1993. Throughout her life she was known for her kind heart gentle spirit and the compassion she showed to everyone she met. Joyce dedicated her career to caring for others. She was employed with Evergreen Life Services supporti...

Mary Howard 83 a beloved mother grandmother greatgrandmother and friend passed away on Wednesday October 15 2025. Mary was a devoted member of Faith Baptist Church where she served her community and lived out her faith in every aspect of her life. She was born on April 3 1942 and spent over 30 years...

Rhonda Frost Hankins 66 passed away on Sunday October 19 2025. She was born on September 14 1959 and was a lifelong resident of Tennessee. Rhonda was a devoted mother grandmother and friend. She loved her family deeply and was always there when someone needed her. Her kindness strength and steady pr...

Helen Elizabeth Betty Hawkins Bell Prophater passed from this life on Monday October 6 2025 after a brief illness. Betty was 79 and entered eternity from home in the company of her family. Betty was born December 29 1945 in Lynchburg Virginia but had resided in the greater Chattanooga area for 36 ye...

Joyce Davis Rievley lovingly known to all as Nanny passed away peacefully at the age of 94 on Sunday October 5 2025 surrounded by family. She was a faithful follower of Jesus Christ and dearly loved celebrating the birth of her lord and savior. Born on August 13 1931 Joyce spent her life making othe...

Albert Lee Al Ashley Jr. age 93 of Chattanooga Tennessee left this earthly home to be with the Lord our God on January 24 2026. Al is survived by his wife Maxine Ashley his children Mike Ashley Tim Ashley wife Teresa Ashley and Patti Ashley Peters husband John Peters IV his brother Charles Ashley hi...

After a lengthy illness and with family beside him Retired Capt. William Bill Carl Dixon Jr. age 95 used the golden key and entered that palace of eternity on November 17 2025. William was the son of the late W. Carl Dixon Sr. and Mary L. Dixon. He was born in the Avondale area of Chattanooga. He ha...

Robert Bob Gates a devoted deacon cherished member of Harrison First Baptist Church and beloved grandfather passed away on Thursday October 30 2025 at the age of 61. Born in 1964 Bob dedicated much of his life to others. He was a proud member of Harrison First Baptist Church for more than 30 years w...

Dorothy Harrison 98 a devoted mother grandmother and friend to all who knew her passed away on Tuesday November 4 2025. Dorothy dedicated more than 30 years of service to Phillip Van Heusen where she was known for her strong work ethic dependability and warm spirit. Her coworkers often spoke of her ...