Josephine Theresa Strobl, 79, of Chattanooga went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 25, 2024. Born in Brooklyn, New York, Mrs. Strobl has been a resident of Chattanooga since 2012. She was a retired professional secretary for many years using her talents in ministry.  She was a former counselor with Teen Challenge and Transformation. Mrs. Strobl was a member of Action Church and will be remembered for her faith in God and love for her family and others. Her favorite...

William Lafayette “Willie” Parkerson age 79, of Apison, TN, passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. Willie was born in Chattanooga, TN, on September 26, 1944, the son of the late George Washington Lafayette Parkerson. He enjoyed fishing, camping, animals, and was an avid gun collector. In addition to his parents, Willie was preceded in death by his wife, Sandra Parkerson; son, Kent Parkerson; granddaughter, Rachel Blevins; grandson, Brad Parkerson, brother, Leon Ware; and a...

Freddie Harris Fryar, 80, of Lookout Valley passed away Monday evening, April 22, 2024 at her daughter’s home in Ringgold, GA. A resident of Lookout Valley since the age of 12, Mrs. Fryar retired from the City of Chattanooga after 30 years of service in the Fire Prevention and Arson Department. She was preceded in death by her husband, Oscar Allen “Sonny” Fryar; and two sisters, Ramona Bowman and Wilda Stokes. She is survived by her children, Alana Fryar, Chattanooga;...

Phyllis Annette Faulkner (Mays), 93, of Chattanooga, TN went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 20, 2024. Phyllis was born in Jellico, TN on September 24, 1930, to the late John Houston Mays and Margaret Newman Mays. She grew up in Jellico and graduated from Jellico High School. She and husband of 56 years, Joseph Paul Faulkner, married November 2, 1948. She sang in the choir and taught Sunday School as an active and faithful member of First Baptist Church of Jellico. Phyllis worked...

Annis Sue Henley, 77, of Chattanooga, Tennessee passed away Thursday, April 18, 2024. A lifelong resident of Chattanooga and of the Baptist faith was born September 23, 1946, to Sam F. and Ora Lee Cole Dillard. She attended Kirkman High School class of 1964 and upon graduation entered into nursing at Erlanger through the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. She later returned to UTC and obtained her bachelor’s degree. She worked as a registered nurse becoming acquainted with doctors...

Melanie Renee Shepherd age 54, of Chattanooga, TN, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. Melanie was born in Mt. Sterling, KY, on December 11, 1969, the daughter of Charles and Irma Shepherd. She loved Jesus with all her heart. Melanie loved sports, gardening, bass fishing, bargain shopping, woodworking, and restoring jewelry boxes. In addition to her parents, survivors include four brothers, Tim Shepherd (Kristen), Jon Shepherd (Debbie), Daniel Shepherd (Rica), and Andrew Shepherd...

Don Luther Roberts With heavy hearts, the family of Don Roberts share of his passing at the great age of 96 on April 17, 2024, in Chattanooga, TN. All who knew Don knew of his fondness for football, fishing, and making time to hike in the mountains. Don had a long and fulfilling career as a highway engineer, first with Tennessee Department of Transportation, then Sullivan and Hobel, and finally, Bouquard Engineering.  But as much as Don loved his work, he lived for his weekends. He...

Eston Dale Shipp age 84, of Chattanooga, TN, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024. Eston was born in Rock Spring, GA, on January 7, 1940, the son of the late Ernest Shipp and Lena Cope Shipp. Eston was a member of Ooltewah United Methodist Church. He loved and cared for everyone and enjoyed camping. In addition to his parents, Eston was preceded in death by his wife, Charlotte Frazier Shipp; and siblings, Doris Neese, Melvin Shipp, Sidney Shipp, and Wilbur Shipp. Survivors include his...

Robert Wesley Skeggs, 90, of Ooltewah, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2024. A native of Chestertown, Maryland, he was formerly an Associate Superintendent for the Georgia Cumberland Seventh-day Adventist Church and was a member of Chattanooga First Seventh-day Adventist Church. He is preceded in death by his wife, Thelma Mae Edgmon Skeggs; parents, George Horace and Helen Moore Skeggs; and sister, Janet Lewis . He is survived by his three daughters, Sheryl Skeggs Stull of...