Obituaries in Chattanooga, TN

Mrs. Phyllis Hughes Russell born on September 19 1927 in Soddy Daisy Tennessee passed away Thursday November 27 2025 at age 98. She was affectionately known by her great grandchildren as Phiddy. She was the daughter of the late Claude and Gladys Higgins Hughes. Along with her parents she was precede...

James Jim Cantrell 93 passed away on Thursday December 25 2025. He was a lifelong resident of Harrison TN and a devoted member of Maple Grove Baptist Church. Jim retired from working with heavy equipment in Hamilton County after 24 years then went to work with his son for 28 years as a rollback and ...

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...

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...

Ben Ramsey Jr. 82 went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday November 5 2025. He was a lifelong resident of Harrison TN and of the Baptist faith. Ben dedicated 42 years to the United States Postal Service where he was known for his reliability hard work and friendly spirit. He retired in 1996 ...

Rex William Guerin 67 passed away at Vanderbilt on January 28 2026. He was employed as a heavy equipment operator for Brown Brothers Construction and will be deeply missed. Rex is survived by his loving wife of 24 years Renee Ellis stepchildren Nathan Davis PJ Belk Nicole Belk children Nicole Mixa A...

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....

John Fain Langford Jr. 80 passed away on Tuesday January 27 2026 leaving behind a life defined by service hard work and the things he loved most. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam era a commitment that reflected a sense of duty and patriotism. John spent...

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...

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...

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...

Christopher Chris Niles Swartout 24 of Ooltewah Tennessee passed away peacefully on Sunday January 11 2026. Chris was born on February 16 2001. He is survived by his son Bo Swartout brothers Taylor Swartout Nathan Dotson Dylan Barger Jarron Jones and Brandon Stuntz parents Niles Swartout and Amika T...