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William H. Browne, Jr. - June 27, 1941 - April 30, 2024

Departed: 04/30/2024 (Chattanooga)

Obituary Preview: William H. Browne, Jr., age 82, of Rock Spring, GA passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 30th.

William H. Browne, Jr. was born on June 27, 1941, the oldest child of William and Carol Browne. He grew up in Upper Arlington, a suburb of Columbus, Ohio. Those born immediately before Pearl Harbor, as he was, were often referred to as "weather stripping" because they kept the draft away.

He attended Boulevard Presbyterian Church in Grandview Heights, Ohio, with his family and joined the church at twelve. He joined the Cub Scouts and later helped start a new Boy Scout Troop in Grandview. He later achieved the rank of Eagle Scout with Gold and Bronze Palms and received the Order of the Arrow through church service. Always enjoying the outdoors, he participated in a canoe trip on the Montreal River, hiking in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, and at Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico.

He entered Cornell University in 1959 and graduated as a Mechanical Engineer in 1964. He initially worked at the Westinghouse Aerospace Division for three years and then joined NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland. His work at Westinghouse included participation in the development of the first lunar TV used on the first moon landings and the Phantom F4 radar employed by the Air Force during the Vietnam War.

He met Mary, the love of his life, at the Laurel, MD Presbyterian church in 1973 and they were married in 1976. Mary and he raised three children, John, Gary, and Kim, of whom he was very proud.

He and Mary both loved the outdoors and hiked in the White Mountains, The Great Smokey Mountains, Grand Tetons, Glacier National Park, and Yosemite National Park, with the most challenging being Mount Katahdin in Baxter State Park, Maine. He and Mary joined the Presbyterian Church of Annapolis, MD in 1996 and later became members of The Gideons International in 1998, serving in numerous camp and state-level leadership positions. He had the opportunity to travel to India with the Gideons distributing Bibles in Chennai and New Delhi.

He retired from NASA in 2008, and he and Mary moved to the state of Georgia in 2017 to be closer to Gary and Kim, who had moved South. He and Mary joined the Highlands Presbyterian Church in LaFayette, GA, at that time, and he was installed as an Elder in January 2020.

In addition to his parents, preceding him in death was his son, Gary Hoehn; his brother, James Browne; and daughter-in-law, Donna Hoehn.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Butler Brown; his son, John Hoehn, of Glen Burnie, MD, his daughter, Kim (Timothy) Gilbert of Kingston, GA.; his siblings, "Peggy" (Margaret) Page of Bryon Center, MI; sister-in-law, Jane Browne, Williamsville, NY; grandchildren, David (Kelly) Vigil, Mary Long, Anthony (Luisa) Kruse, Arielle (Kendal) Gilbert; great-grandchildren, David "D.J" Vigil, Jr., Sherry Wells, and Ulysseus Kruse.

Memorial contributions may be made to Sleep in Heavenly Peace - Lafayette, GA, at (844) 432-2337 ext. 5796 or visit shpbeds.org.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 Noon on Thursday, May 9th, 2024, at Highlands Presbyterian Church in Lafayette, GA, with Pastor Robert Borger officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, May 10th, in Forest Hills Cemetery.

Arrangements are by Wann Funeral & Cremation Center, at the foot of historic Lookout Mountain, St. Elmo. (423) 821-7551.

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Barbara N. Chandler - September 14, 1933 - April 17, 2024

Departed: 04/17/2024 (Chattanooga)

Obituary Preview: Barbara N. Chandler, 90, of Chickamauga, GA went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family.

She was a Real Estate Property Manager for over 40 years and retired from Lookout Property Management. Her passions in life were knitting, crocheting, and spending time with her family. She was of the Baptist faith.

Barbara was preceded in death by her husband, Ferman Chandler; parents, John R. and Merle Moon Minter; granddaughter, Morgan Lasley; brother, Johnny Minter; sister, Patricia Ann Salmon; daughter-in-law, Jane Chandler and son-in-law, Lamar Lasley.

Survivors include her son, Mark (Candy Royer) Chandler; daughters, Darcia (Donald) Wise, Dana Lasley and Barbara S. Chandler; 5 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and extended family.

Graveside services will be held in Lakewood Memory Gardens, South on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. with Chaplain Steve Moore officiating. Arrangements by Wann Funeral and Cremation Center, at the foot of historic Lookout Mountain. (423) 821-7551

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James Anthony Alsobrook - November 28, 1934 - March 28, 2024

Departed: 03/28/2024 (Chattanooga)

Obituary Preview: James Anthony Alsobrook, a beloved resident of Chattanooga, peacefully passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2024.

Born on November 28, 1934, to James Edwin and Dorothy Wilcox, James was a prominent figure in the community, having graduated from Notre Dame High School and Christian Brothers College in Memphis. With a career as a safety coordinator in chemical plants, James also excelled in sports, particularly tennis and softball.

In addition to his parents, James is preceded in death by his sister, Ann Alsobrook Maxwell. He is survived by his devoted wife, Wanda “Boots” Alsobrook, and cherished children: James Anthony (Jacqueline) Alsobrook, Jeffery Alsobrook, Karen Alsobrook (Neil) Bratcher, and Barbara Alsobrook (Larry) Rich, along with several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Graveside services and interment will be held at 12:00 Noon on Wednesday, April 3rd in Mt. Olivet Cemetery with Rev. Troy Walliser officiating.

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Roderick Alan Brenner, Sr. - May 10, 1948 - March 12, 2024

Departed: 03/12/2024 (Chattanooga)

Obituary Preview: On March 12, 2024, Roderick Alan Brenner, Sr., at the age of 75, was called to eternal rest from the city of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Born to this world on May 10, 1948, in Cleveland, Ohio, Roderick served his nation with dedication and honor in the US Air Force and US Navy.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Kirkwood and Mary Brenner, stepmother Geneva Brenner, birth mother Selma Urban, and sister, Judie Urban.

Roderick attended Chattanooga State Community College, earning a degree in Associate of Science in Management. He later earned a degree in Nursing from Athens Area Technical Institute. He was also a devoted member of Brainerd Lodge. A life marked by the virtues of humility and service, Roderick leaves behind a legacy of love and devotion. He is survived by his beloved partner of 15 years, John Craig; children: Roderick Alan Brenner, Jr. (Nicky) of Port Orange, FL; Jennifer Brenner of Chattanooga, TN; Andrea Tousignant (Eric) of Murfreesboro, TN; and Adam Brenner (Ana) of Dallas, TX. His memory will be cherished by his 16 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren, who will continue to walk in the light of his example. Roderick would like to say to his ex-wives, Linda and Sally, "This time, I have the last word. You both were wrong."

Roderick's life was a testament to a steadfast commitment to his family and country. His passing is a solemn occasion for all who knew him, as they reflect on a life lived with love for his family. May his family find comfort in their memories. Roderick Alan Brenner, Sr.'s presence will be sorely missed, but his spirit will live on in the hearts of those he touched. Local arrangements by Wann Funeral & Cremation Center, at the foot of historic Lookout Mountain, St. Elmo. (423) 821-7551 Share your memories, stories, and photos at wannfuneralhome.com

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Emery Edward Balthrop - January 30, 1952 - March 06, 2024

Departed: 03/06/2024 (Chattanooga)

Obituary Preview: Emery Edward Balthrop of Lookout Mountain Tennessee, peacefully went to be with the Lord at age 72, on Wednesday, March 6th, in Chattanooga Tennessee.

He was born in a small town in Tennessee called Newbern, on January 30th, 1952, to parents Dorthy Jean Mooney and Jesse Boyd Mooney. He was preceded in death by his parents and two siblings, Jeanne Suzanne Mooney and David Michael Mooney. The family moved to a few small towns in Tennessee including Dyersburg before moving to Toledo, Ohio. While in Toledo, he received his high school education at Start High School. He met his future wife, Maribeth Balthrop while attending the same church in Toledo. They were happily married in 1972. He attended and received certification at Apostolic Bible Institute in St. Paul, Minnesota for his college education. Sensing a call to serve the Lord, he was ordained as a minister in 1973.

Emery and Maribeth moved to Jasper, Tennessee, where Emery was the Pastor at a church. While in Jasper, their family grew as they had a son and a daughter. They eventually moved their family to their current residence on the Tennessee side of Lookout Mountain. Looking for a way to support his family better, he began working at Rone Regency Jewelers as a salesman and continued in the same position when the company was acquired by Fink’s Jewelers. He amassed more than 45 years of experience working as a jewelry Sales Professional. He was recently featured in the Employee Spotlight in Fink’s Jewelers Magazine for his outstanding work and loyalty. The article describes his relationship with his clients as “unparalleled.” Above all, Emery loved his family and would do anything in his power to make their lives better. The word selfish never touched his name. Although Emery wasn’t actively preaching, he continued to walk faithfully with God. His steadfast faith in the Lord was by far one of the highest priorities in his life. He had an avid love for learning and reading, with friends recounting that he always had a new book recommendation for them. He had a fascination for war history and began collecting and intricately painting toy soldiers and figurines in 1976. He collected several hundred toy soldiers, displaying them in battle scenes and elaborate dioramas. Along with the toy soldiers, he had a large collection of other miscellaneous war memorabilia. He loved sitting in his recliner to relax and watch his favorite college football team… Roll Tide!

Emery was survived by his loving wife Maribeth Balthrop; son Chris Balthrop and daughter DeAnn Balthrop; Grandchildren Quin Balthrop, Sileas Balthrop, and Connor Balthrop; Sister-in-law Katie Mooney; Niece Emma Kate Mooney and nephew Davis Mooney (Hannah); and great-nephews Winston Mooney and William Mooney. He is also survived by countless loving friends and his furry best bud, Scout the dog.

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Evelyn Pauline Smith - July 28, 1929 - February 09, 2024

Departed: 02/09/2024 (Chattanooga)

Obituary Preview: Evelyn P. “Polly” Smith, 94, a long-time resident of St. Elmo, TN passed away, Friday, February 9, 2024 in a local healthcare facility.

She was a longtime member and caretaker of St. Elmo Church of Christ.

Polly was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Smith ( a WWII veteran), son, Bobby J. Smith, sister, Jo Kirby, grandson, Stephen W. Smith, II and granddaughter, Bobbie D. Smith Bain. Survivors include her son, Steve (Donna) Smith, sisters, Marie (Jim) Mullins, Dimple Clack and Pearl Evans and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and a host of extended family,

Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, February 15, 2024 at 12:30 p.m. at the St. Elmo Church of Christ 4713 St. Elmo Ave. Chattanooga, TN with Minister Tim Nelson officiating. Burial will follow at the Chattanooga National Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at St. Elmo Church of Christ.

Arrangements by Wann Funeral and Cremation Center, located at the foot of historic Lookout Mtn. (423) 821-7551.

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Samuel Bosworth Smith - January 27, 1939 - January 28, 2024

Departed: 01/28/2024 (Chattanooga)

Obituary Preview: Samuel Bosworth Smith, IV, died in the loving arms of his family at his home on January 28, 2024. He was 85.

Born on Missionary Ridge, Sam attended The Bright School (’51), Baylor School (‘57), and The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (BA ‘61). He developed life-long friends within the UNC Phi Delta Theta fraternity and a legendary obsession with Tar Heel basketball.

Following UNC, Sam embarked on a four-decade career at T.H. Payne Company, the office supply concern that was founded by his great grandfather in 1865 and held the title of Chattanooga’s oldest business until its sale in 1996.

A devout Episcopalian, Sam grew up in St. Paul’s Episcopal Church and spent his adult years in Church of the Good Shepherd, Lookout Mountain. 
In the service of his family and community, Sam wore many hats. He was a Sunday school teacher, a church usher, a youth baseball coach, and a Cub Scout leader. Sam also joined Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Chattanooga and was thankful for the opportunity to provide support and guidance for his little brother James.

Sam had an encyclopedic knowledge of baseball history and conversations with friends often began with an enthusiastic trivia challenge. He was a guaranteed laugh with razor-sharp wit that failed to dull with age. But mostly, Sam was a committed husband to a wife he adored and selfless father of two boys in which he took pride.
Sam found great pleasure in sports. As a participant, he could often be found at the Chattanooga YMCA where he played competitive, then social, racquetball most of his adult life. He hiked all the trails of the Chickamauga Battlefield numerous times with his sons. As a spectator, he was not discerning, but the Masters, UNC basketball, and any athletic endeavor involving his children took precedence.

Sam is survived by his wife Patricia Nelson Smith, with whom he would have celebrated his 50th wedding anniversary this April; his son Samuel Bosworth Smith, V, (Zoe) of Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla.; his son Courtenay Nelson Smith (Anna) of Andover, Mass.; and his grandson Quentin Samuel Smith of Andover, Mass. 
Sam was preceded in death by his father, Samuel Bosworth Smith, III; his mother, Eleanor Howell Smith; and his sister, Helen Smith Davenport.

The family will receive friends from 12 - 1 p.m. on Thursday, February 8, at Church of the Good Shepherd, 211 Franklin Rd, Lookout Mountain.
 A memorial service will follow at 1 p.m. on Thursday. Burial will be in Forest Hills Cemetery, St. Elmo. Sam’s family has established a fund at his beloved Downtown Family YMCA. Donations in his honor may be made at https://www.ymcachattanooga.org/donate (Downtown Community Support Gift) or mailed to Downtown Family YMCA, c/o Development, 301 West 6th Street, Chattanooga TN 37402 Arrangements are by Wann Funeral & Cremation Center at the foot of historic Lookout Mountain, St. Elmo (423) 821-7551

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Robin Denise Rosenbalm - May 26, 1961 - January 26, 2024

Departed: 01/26/2024 (Chattanooga)

Obituary Preview: Robin Denise Rosenbalm, 62, of La Fayette, GA passed away on Friday, January 26th, 2024. She was born in Bristol, TN.

She is preceded in death by her father, Bruce Rosenbalm Sr. and infant son, Herbert "Bubba" Higginbotham Jr.; grandparents, Bill & Cora Rosenbalm and grandmother, Evelyn Williams.

She is survived by her daughter, Angel Parks and her 4 children. Two step-daughters, Cindy Harris and Sandy Eads, and seven grandchildren. Her mother, Dorine Hardin, of Blountville, TN; Three brothers, Bruce Rosenbalm Jr. & Michele, Duane Rosenbalm, Brandon and Connie Rosenbalm. Also several aunts and uncles and cousins. The family extends a special thanks to Wann Funeral & Cremation Center, at the foot of historic Lookout Mountain, St. Elmo. (423) 821-8551 Share your memories at wannfuneralhome.com

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Edna Leona Gladish - November 20, 1933 - January 24, 2024

Departed: 01/24/2024 (Chattanooga)

Obituary Preview: Edna L. Gladish

Edna L. “Sassy” Gladish of Dayton, TN passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 in a local healthcare center.

Edna and her late husband, Omar B. Gladish were the Owner/Operators of the Lake Queen Excursion Boat in Chattanooga for many years.

She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents and several brothers and sisters.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m on Wednesday, January 31, 2024 in Forest Hills Cemetery with Bro. James Eggert officiating.

Survivors include one brother and several nieces and nephews.

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Mary Frances Campbell - April 25, 1931 - January 01, 2024

Departed: 01/01/2024 (Chattanooga)

Obituary Preview: Mary Frances "Mefran" Campbell died peacefully surrounded by family at her home on Lookout Mountain, Tennessee, early Monday morning, January 1, 2024.

Mefran was born in Worcester, MA on April 25, 1931 and grew up in Ipswich, Ma. She loved to talk about her high school years in St. Anne’s convent (bet you didn’t know Mefran was in a convent!). After graduating from “the convent” in 1949 she attended Tufts University where she was swept off her feet by the true love of her life Charles Howell Campbell whom she married in 1951. They had five children over the next six years. Tragically, Howell died in 1960, and Mefran dedicated herself to raising her children. She was an extraordinary mother and worked as a kindergarten teacher at Lookout Mountain Elementary and a lifeguard at Fairyland Club. She also participated in various volunteer organizations and smocked dresses for countless friends and family members. 25 years after leaving Tufts, Mefran, determined to get a college degree, entered Georgia College in Milledgeville, Ga. and received her Bachelor of Science degree. Returning to Lookout Mountain in the late 70s, Mefran entered nursing school where, at age 47, she was 21 years older than the class average. She received her RN and graduated with a master's degree in Nursing in 1981 where she was both student body president and class valedictorian. She spent most of her ensuing 30-year nursing career working in the Emergency Room, many of them on the midnight shift and always taking holiday shifts for nurses with young families. She retired, reluctantly, from nursing in 2013 at age 82 and only then because of the advent of EMR (electronic medical records)!

In 1984 she married Dick Draudt with whom she spent almost 30 happy years of parties, travel and family reunions before he passed away in 2013.

Mefran, who always loved a good party, found plenty of time to spend with her family and many friends, entertain with elaborate dinner parties, travel to all parts of the world, learn mahjong, play hand and foot, and fiercely compete in her beloved bridge games.

She was preceded in death by her parents, James Perry and Katharine Kettell Smith, her beloved husband, Howell, her son, Bruce, her sister, Sally, her brother, James, and her later husband, Dick.

She is survived by her children, Chuck (Karen), Kathy, Karanne and David; grandchildren, Warthen, Chris, Mary Frances, Katie, Justin, Lauren, David, Corey, Alyson, Sarah, and Gus; and 14 great-grandchildren.

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Helene Striebinger Reisman - May 22, 1948 - December 31, 2023

Departed: 12/31/2023 (Chattanooga)

Obituary Preview: Helene Frances Striebinger Reisman 1948-2023

Helene Frances Striebinger Reisman,75, was born May 22, 1948, and passed away December 31,, 2023. She was raised on Lookout Mountain in Tennessee, the daughter of William Earl Striebinger and Frances Lippett Wilcox Striebinger. She graduated from Girls Preparatory School in 1966 and The University of Tennessee, Chattanooga in 1970.

Helene married her high school sweetheart and enjoyed 28 years of marriage with her husband, Michael, before his untimely passing. She loved her daughter Wendy and son Will with her whole heart and was there for them, encouraging and supporting them. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren both daily and on annual trips to the beach. Her kindness, laughter and generosity were infinite.

Helene worked in finance and bookkeeping for over 40 years. She worked for several area businesses while managing the finances for her husband’s business, The Chilhowee Gliderport. Known for her infectious laugh, she worked in the GPS Business office for 25 years where she kept the teachers, coaches, administrators as well as the maintenance office dotting their i’s and crossing their t’s.

While a student at GPS, Helene was selected as the 1966 GPS May Queen while also winning the prestigious Senior Scholarship Award and the Robinson Sportsmanship Award. She was inducted into the GPS Athletic Hall of Fame for her competition in Volleyball, Basketball and Swimming/Diving. She was the first freshman to ever be awarded the GPS “letter” for points award during intramural activities.

She was actively involved in the Junior League of Chattanooga for many years as well as serving as treasurer of the board.

Helene was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Mathews Reisman and her parents, William Earl Striebinger and Frances Lippett Wilcox Striebinger.

She is survived by her daughter, Wendy Reisman Mills (Perry) of Signal Mountain, TN; son, William Michael Reisman (Natalie) of Lookout Mountain, TN; grandchildren, Michael and Lawson Barrueta and Jackson, Lauren, and Barrett Reisman.

The family will receive friends at the Church of the Good Shepherd, 211 Franklin Road, Lookout Mountain, TN this Friday January 5th from 3pm to 345pm. The service will begin at 4pm followed by a burial in the Harriett Caldwell Memorial Garden. The family will also hold a gathering for friends and family immediately following the ceremony at the Reisman home on Fleetwood Drive to further celebrate her life.

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Jerry Ault Wells - March 31, 1940 - December 12, 2023

Departed: 12/12/2023 (Chattanooga)

Obituary Preview: Jerry Ault Wells, 83, of Chattanooga, TN passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2023 from Intestinal Vascular Disease.

After graduating from High School he began his apprenticeship as a lather under the tutelage of his uncle, Dave Osborne. He was drafted into the U. S. Army in August of 1963. After his discharge he continued his craftsmanship as a carpenter. Jerry was meticulous and took pride in his work on such notable buildings as the Chapel at the University of the South, Chattanooga Golf and Country Club, and the entrance ceiling of the IMAX Theater. He loved golf and was a member of the Rivermont Golf Club for many years and in his last years he played at Dogwood Hills. He and his friends made many memories on the golf course. Please, golfer buddies, play a round and then come to visit Jerry in your sweaty golf clothes to share your tales of the best shot of the day and the best round remembered.

Survivors include his wife, Gayle Blevins Wells; son, Steven Ellis Wells; 6 grandchildren including his buddy, Steven Wells II, and great-grandchildren including Jayden and Maci Wells, and the mother of his son, Phyllis Doss Wells.

Funeral Services will be held on Monday, December 18, 2023 at 12:30 p.m. in the chapel of Chattanooga Memorial Funeral Home with friends officiating and sharing memories. Interment will follow in Chattanooga National Cemetery.

Visitation will be held at 12:30 PM on Monday, December 18, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at Chattanooga Memorial Funeral Home, 144 Browns Ferry Road, Chattanooga, TN 37419.

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Edward Franklin Waterhouse - December 11, 1952 - December 07, 2023

Departed: 12/07/2023 (Chattanooga)

Obituary Preview: Edward Waterhouse Edward Franklin Waterhouse, 70, passed away on Thursday, December 7 with his wife

Langhorne by his side. He graduated from Baylor School and Northfield Mount Hermon.  He received his undergraduate degree from Harvard College and his master's degree from Vanderbilt University.  Ed utilized his gift for counseling those in crisis through positions at Crossroads Treatment Center, Project Adventure Inc., the Scholtz Center for Adolescents and the Victim Offender Reconciliation Program.  He was a small business owner for over 16 years, and at the time of his passing, an Eligibility Counselor with the TN Department of Human Services.  A lifelong athlete, he and Langhorne enjoyed weekend bicycle adventures.  Long drawn to spiritual studies, they both enjoyed participating in the EfM program at Grace Episcopal and the Sacred Studies workshops at Church of the Good Shepherd. Affectionately known as Eddie, Big Ed and even “Big Un”, he was a voracious reader and usually had 2 or 3 books going at once.  He was a devoted husband, a loving brother and uncle, a loyal friend, and a wise and gentle

soul.  He is deeply missed.

Ed was a native of Lookout Mountain, TN and a resident of Chattanooga, TN.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Susan Gelsthorpe Bryan and James Franklin Waterhouse; his niece, Susan Alison Waterhouse; and his aunt and uncle, Mary Ann and Edward Gelsthorpe. Survivors include his wife, Langhorne Chipley Waterhouse; his brothers, James Waterhouse (Janet) of Oakland, CA; Albert Mills Waterhouse of Chattanooga, TN; Richard Waterhouse (Caleb) of Atlanta, GA, and cousins, Cindy Gelsthorpe Fish (John); Seth Gelesthorpe; Tom Gelsthorpe; and Ted Gelsthorpe (Marcie) of Boston and Cape Cod, MA.   He is also survived by his mother-in-law Harriet Chipley of Lookout Mountain, TN; brother-in-law Bill Chipley of Ridgway, CO; sisters-in-law Caroline Chipley

Johnson (Bruce) of Chattanooga, TN and Harriet Chipley Swenson of Durango, CO. Also survived by nephews Albert Mills Waterhouse, Jr; Jim Massengale III (Lauren); Bill Massengale; Hunter Swenson and Will Swenson; nieces Amanda Waterhouse, Rachel Waterhouse, Susan Schmonsees (Ryan).

Visitation will be at 2:30 PM on Friday, December 15th at Church of the Good Shepherd, followed by the service and interment.

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Nancy Black Bryan - September 16, 1928 - December 05, 2023

Departed: 12/05/2023 (Chattanooga)

Obituary Preview: Nancy Black Bryan, 95, of Lookout Mountain, passed away on Tuesday, December 5th, 2023 surrounded by her family.  Nancy was born in Portland, Oregon and attended Catlin High school, Bennett Junior

College, and The University of Colorado. She is survived by her children: Mimi Kyle (Kendall), William Bryan (Linda), Sarah Robbins (Westphal); her grandchildren: Ashley Carlson, Henry  Robbins, George Robbins, and her great grandchildren: Ellis

Carlson and Parker Carlson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Thomas Bryan, III and her brother, Harvey Nicol

Black. Bennett College in Millbrook, New York was a finishing school. Nancy’s father chose it because he did not believe she should work outside the home. Wanting more of a challenge in life, she transferred mid- year to University of Colorado at Boulder.  Not telling her father of her change of plans until the end of her Christmas break, is one of many examples of her spit-fire ways! After a three month tour of Europe with two girlfriends and countless shenanigans, Nancy moved to New York City and worked as a travel agent.  She was set up on a blind date by her future sister in law’s mother, and her whirlwind romance to Henry Bryan, III began.  Henry traveled to New York on business and after three dates, Henry asked Nancy to travel to Lookout Mountain to meet the family.  Nancy refused unless escorted, so Henry’s father went to New York to escort Nancy to her future home.  They

were engaged shortly thereafter and were married 50 years. Her life was characterized by acts of service. Some of her service included: Junior League of Portland, Junior League of Chattanooga, Docent at the Hunter Art Museum, and as Editor of the Mountain Breeze.  We ate dinner by candlelight every night, and it was a special treat to eat on TV trays when the dining room table was covered in the magazine’s layout! Some of her most amusing stories were told of European travels and as a “Brockette” on Senator Bill Brock’s campaign as well as her travels on the Conservation Committee of the Garden Club of Lookout Mountain.  She served as President, and was a member for 45 years. She enjoyed playing bridge and tennis, and all things horses! Her steadfast love of horses can be traced to her family’s Nicol Riding Academy. She started riding when she was 4, and bought her first horse for her first grandchild in 1990. She showed 5-gaited saddlebreds while Henry drove a sulkie cart. They showed together all over the Southeast, enjoying their shared love

of horses. Her fondest accomplishment is showing multiple times at the State Fair in Louisville, KY. Falling off getting ON a horse and breaking her arm at age 85 did not slow her down. In her last riding years, she would enter the ring with her white hair neatly tucked into her top hat, and receive a standing

ovation for her dedication and persistence to the sport. Though her final years were spent nestled at Alexian  Village on “that other mountain,” she continued to read the Chattanooga Times Free Press paper and the Wall Street Journal. She followed financial trends, and was always sure to take care of her precious nurses at Alexian. She will be remembered for her spunky personality, unparalleled independence, fierce loyalty, generosity, and love of her children,

grandchildren and great grandchildren. Family will receive friends Tuesday, December 12th at The Church of the Good Shepherd, Lookout

Mountain from 3:00-4:00 with an interment of the ashes immediately following.

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James Stuart Arnold II - May 21, 1938 - December 03, 2023

Departed: 12/03/2023 (Chattanooga)

Obituary Preview: James (“Jimmy”) Stuart Arnold II May 21, 1938 - Dec 3, 2023

James Stuart Arnold II (“Jimmy”), 85, of Bradenton Florida, passed away at 11:30 pm on December 3rd, 2023 at his family home in Bayshore Gardens, with his son and family, peacefully in his sleep, after a valiant fight with end-stage renal failure. He was an amazing man and is sorely missed by all who knew him.

Jimmy was born on May 21st, 1938 to James Henry Arnold and Doris Frances Kovats of Passaic, NJ. Jimmy was raised under Rev John Keene as a Christian at the West Englewood, NJ “Christ Episcopal Church” where his father Jim was music director. Jimmy loved playing football on his grandpa “Jack”’s front lawn and helping his father and uncle in their bowling alley and pool hall. Around 10 years old, Jimmy and his family moved to La Crescenta-Montrose, California where he graduated from Glendale High School, with honors, as one of only two students to receive a full tuition NROTC scholarship to Yale.  Jimmy won other awards in drama and track and field as well. Jimmy attended YMCA camp his teenage summers in Big Bear and Catalina Island achieving the highest honors as a White “Ragger” to eventually become a camp counselor himself. Jimmy was always adored by children and animals alike, and had a special way with them. His beloved German Shepard “Rexie” was his constant companion and he had a natural gift for training animals.

Jimmy went on to study mathematics at Yale, while a Midshipman in the Navy, and served on the USS Boston CAG-1 guided missile cruiser, the state-of-the-art technology for its day. Jimmy worked summers as an actuarial student for Metropolitan Life in New York City, where he met his first wife, Patricia (“Pat”) Immaculata Turi, a graduate of Virginia Intermont. Before graduation, his son, and only child, James Stuart Arnold III (“Jamie”) was born at the Yale Hospital. During his time at Yale, Jimmy sang in the Augmented Seven, the Whiffenpoofs, and the Yale Glee Club, cutting several LP albums holding his picture and name.

After graduating with a bachelors in mathematics from Yale, class of 1960, he started as a math teacher at the Menlo School, a private prep school in Menlo California, living on campus housing, coaching track and leading singing groups. Jimmy would work summers as a camp counselor. In 1964, he moved to Haddonfield, NJ to work as an actuary for Penn Mutual in Philadelphia and purchased his first house. In 1967, he moved to Lawrenceville, NJ to teach at the prestigious all-boys preparatory school, “The Lawrenceville School” and lived in various houses on campus, such as the Hamill House, the “Little Red House”, the Lower School dorms, and the house on the golf course by the observatory. Jimmy was house master for the Dickinson, Cleve, and Griswold houses during which time he coached football but predominantly track and field and cross-country events, specializing in the pole vault with Ed Poreda. He also directed the Lawrencian all-boys a-cappella singing group conducting and composing and arranging music, ran the bridge club, co-authored the first computer science textbooks with Bruce Presley and avidly played golf and tennis and snow skied.  He was one of the best educators ever known, loved by all his students. Jimmy was a member of the Lawrenceville Presbyterian Church pastored by the late Rev. Dana Fearon III at which he sang in the choir and solos.

Jimmy was granted a National Science Foundation scholarship to Bowdoin and graduated number one in his class with a Masters in Mathematics. There at Bowdoin, he studied under, and was class secretary for, the renown topologist and game theorist from Princeton University, Dr. Albert William Tucker whose Klein bottle was always on his desk. Prior to leaving Lawrencville, Jimmy’s amateur avocation of singing and acting grew more momentum performing off-broadway musicals for the Village Players and opera for the Princeton Opera Society. After his re-marriage to Ritchey Nelson Taylor, of Kenosha, WI, he moved to Winter Park, Florida to pursue his acting career professionally. He was in off-broadway musicals such as the 1776 touring show and performed regularly in the “Once Upon a Stage” dinner theater and was in various television commercials as a member of SAG.

Later re-marrying to Sylvia Sue Greene, of Meat Camp, NC, he returned to teaching private school at the co-ed Howey Academy in Howey-in-the-Hills Florida living on Picciola Island, but later moved to Bedford, Virginia in order to pursue New Age spiritual interests at the Prema World Community. He lived as a vegetarian, and taught in the public school system for a while as well as acting Vice President of the Pioneer Energy Company, a small renewable energy business ahead of its time. Jimmy and his wife Sue were Shaklee Master Coordinators, owned a small farm with gardens and fruit trees and learned to keep bees, which he was inspired to learn during a Montessori school project of his step-son Joe Royall. Jimmy always had a natural green thumb learning from his mother Doris who raised African Violets adeptly. Soon after, he returned to teach private school again and to coach track at the Virginia Episcopal School (VES) in Lynchburg, VA. Jimmy was involved in the Bedford “Little Town Players” and the Roanoke Opera Society. Jimmy and Sue developed and sold their speed reading course to companies to teach employees how to read fast. Jimmy built a solar greenhouse onto his farmhouse and a root cellar and enjoyed the pastoral life during this period of seeking. Jimmy performed with such well-known artists as Tony Castellano, Sr.

Following his third wife, Jimmy moved back to Winter Park, FL to teach math and computer science and coached track at the Trinity Prep School  from which he retired. Jimmy bought a house in Oviedo, FL, and as an active bachelor, enjoyed dating, traveling, whitewater rafting, hang gliding and cave spelunking with his many male buddies. Jimmy was always a “man’s man”, one of the boys and a real charmer and ladies man and loved a good party, wine, beautiful women, music and song. In the Orlando area, Jimmy continued on with singing and performing in operas and theater with the Orlando Opera Society for twelve seasons until they closed and with annual special events after that even directing and producing off-broadway theater at the Mt Dora Ice House Theater.

He later fell in love with and married a former friend and fellow actor in the Bedford, VA, “Little Town Players”,  Terry Campbell and moved back to Lynchburg, VA. He was “Sky Masterson” and she was “Sarah Brown” in the off-broadway musical “Guys and Dolls”. Jimmy continued to raise bees and rabbits and perform in Opera with the Roanoke Opera where I performed in the French L'Opera. Jimmy taught college math part-time at Central Virginia Community College. Jimmy had founded a business in Florida called “Math Doctors” with his son to tutor math. Jimmy was president of the Apple Users Group in Lynchburg and taught his son ( Jamie Arnold aka J.T. Taylor ), step-son ( Joe Royall ) and nephew ( Will Guggenheim ) computer programming, in which all three became leaders of that field. Terry would call him “Sky” and he would call her “Sarah”. This role would embody Jimmy’s natural persona and define him.

After his fourth wife, Jimmy moved back to Florida and purchased a house in Apopka, FL. He founded computer consulting business “EaglePower Solutions, Inc.” with his son and kept his hand in mathematics and computer science assisting his son as an actuary for the development of algorithms for such clients as Evangelical Christian Credit Union’s Prosum commercial loan origination software, for University of Central Florida Construction Management software package, and for GameCraft, train-the-trainer casino software. Jimmy was similar to the “Sky Masterson” role he played and always won enough to pay for his trips when going to the casino or dog or horse track. Jimmy had uncanny luck throughout his life. Jimmy continued to tutor math privately on the side and kept involved with music via four-part harmony groups, and small performances here and there during Holiday seasons. Jimmy was a great entertainer and consummate storyteller, especially ghost stories at the camp fireside.

Jimmy placed his trust in the Lord Jesus Christ, confessing him as Savior around 1987. Though his faith has wavered at times, his ecclesiastical music composition “Oh Come Let Us Sing” embodies his core faith and we have great hope Jimmy is with the Lord. Jimmy became a very kind man and was always generous to a fault all his life.

In mid-2023, Jimmy left Orlando to live in Bradenton Florida with his son and family for his final days. Jimmy was predeceased by his best friend from Yale and brother-in-law, William Guggenheim III. He is survived by his sister, Judith Guggenheim, his four nephews, Will, Chris and Jon Guggenheim, and his son James S. Arnold III (aka J.T. Taylor) and his three grandchildren Elijah and Ezekiel Arnold and Brittany (“Nikki”) Arnold Hall, and his three great grandchildren, Willow Esther Arnold, Jaxon Nial Hall and Ryian Rhys Wawrykiw.

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Ann Davidson Coggin - August 13, 1944 - December 03, 2023

Departed: 12/03/2023 (Chattanooga)

Obituary Preview: Ann Davidson Coggin passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023, at Morning Pointe of East Hamilton.

Ann was born to Williard Earl and Virginia Hadaway Davidson on August 13, 1944, in Evansville, Indiana. Ann graduated from Central High School in Camden, Tennessee in 1962. She then graduated from Murray State University in Murray, KY, and also attended the University of Tennessee at Knoxville for a brief time. After graduating from college, Ann married Greg Coggin in June 1967, and started her teaching career at the Piney Woods Early Head Start program in Chattanooga, TN, then became an English teacher at Soddy-Daisy High School. Ann became a stay-at-home mother after she and Greg adopted their first child in early 1970. After many years as a stay-at-home mother, in Chattanooga, TN, Wilmington, DE, Maplewood, NJ, and Lookout Mountain, TN, she and Greg became the owners of Sound Engineering in Chattanooga, Tennessee in 1982. In later years, after the company was sold, she worked at Anna Ball White.

Ann’s greatest passions were gardening, reading, traveling, bridge, and entertaining. She was active in many garden clubs, multiple book clubs, supper clubs, bridge clubs, the Chattanooga Symphony and Opera Guild, and the Road Runners travel group. Ann was a faithful member of First-Centenary Methodist Church in Chattanooga, TN and the Morgan Sunday School Class. Over the years, Ann and Greg owned many pets, all of which she loved dearly, especially their Pekingese fur babies, Tinkerbell and Buddy.

She is survived by her daughters Amy Coggin of Lookout Mountain, Tennessee, and Jeanie (David) Ashley of Greensboro, Georgia, granddaughter, Celeste (Blake) Matthews of Chattanooga, brother-in-law, Pete Coggin (Kathy) of Columbia, Tennessee, sister-in-law, Sharon Coggin of Franklin, Tennessee, several nieces and nephews, and a host of cousins.

Ann is preceded in death by her parents Willard Earl and Virginia H. Davidson and her loving husband of 56 years, Greg Coggin.

At Ann’s request, there will be a graveside service at the Camden City Cemetery in Camden, TN at 1:00 PM on Saturday, December 16, 2023.

Locally, there will be a memorial service at her home, 624 East Brow Road, Lookout Mountain, TN at 3:00 PM, Sunday, December 17, 2023.

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Belinda Tudor McClurd - February 24, 1951 - November 19, 2023

Departed: 11/19/2023 (Chattanooga)

Obituary Preview: Belinda Tudor McClurd, 72, of Chattanooga, TN passed away Sunday, November 19, 2023 in a local hospice facility.

Belinda was born in Dallas, TX and was a resident of Chattanooga since 1965.

She had a 43 year career in Property and Maintenance Management beginning with Osborne Corp., Corker Group, Luken Holdings and Tallan Holdings before retiring in March 2023.

She loved her cats, her girls day out with her friends, and going annually to Destin, FL for surf and sun on the beach. She graduated from East Ridge High School and attended Memphis State University.

Belinda was preceded in death by her parents.

Survivors include her husband of 33 years, Reid McClurd, sister, Nita Summers, brother-in-law, Lane McClurd and sister-in-law, Sheila (David) Wilson.

Per Belinda's wishes, she will be cremated with no visitation and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

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Patrick Hayward Taliaferro - December 11, 2002 - November 13, 2023

Departed: 11/13/2023 (Chattanooga)

Obituary Preview: Patrick Hayward Taliaferro, 20, of Lookout Mountain, GA passed away Monday, November 13, 2023.

He was a member of the Church of the Good Shepherd and a graduate of McCallie School Class of 2021. Patrick loved to ride bikes and motorcycles. He was an adrenaline junkie who loved to perform extreme tricks and stunts on his bike and motorcycle for friends, family and local spectators. He had an infectious personality and smile that won hearts and friendships. He enjoyed drawing pictures of his family, friends, girlfriends, and pets. His Great Dane, Diesel was not only his pet, but also his constant companion and emotional support dog. Patrick was a connoisseur of fried shrimp po'boys, Haribo gummy bears, and Shirley Temples with no ice. He lived his life wide open with little to no fear always looking for the next great adventure.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Eddie Allen Armour and cousin, Zachary Michael Frost.

Survivors include his father, Richard; mother, Tressa; brother, Sawyer; sister, Lexi; maternal grandparents, Bill and B. J. Joiner; paternal grandparents, Ed and Wendy Taliaferro; aunts, Nikki and Audra; uncles, Brian and Robby; and cousins, Garret, Luke and Ellie, and a host of extended family and friends.

A private celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, November 25, 2023.

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LaVonne Collins Jolley - November 27, 1929 - November 11, 2023

Departed: 11/11/2023 (Chattanooga)

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Our Mother went to be with her Lord and Savior this past Saturday the 11th of November, 2023. Her love of her Dad, a US Veteran, always made Veteran’s Day special. She was 93 years old, born 11/27/29, and was to about to celebrate her 94th Birthday. She passed in the loving care of the Erlanger staff, including Ashley, Jenna, Natalie, Dr. Hornesby, Dr. Yee and Sherry, and her three children: Trisha Hunt, Cherie Jolley and Ed Jolley.

LaVonne is also survived by her grandchildren: Shane Belt, Wendi Black, Aimee Belt, Jeremy Gibson, Shannon Sizemore, Carolyn Stevens, Ed Jolley III, and Zach Jolley; great grandchildren Caleob, Talon, Avery, Andrew, Aurelia and Maddox; and great – great grandchild Caesyn Belt; other special loving folks: Laura Jolley, Her loving sister Dee Parker, Frank and Temple Eldridge, Jim and Catherine Eldridge (and Jan too!); and others who she loved dearly. A special thanks to Shannon Gibson: your help this year was truly a blessing and invaluable. Mom is preceded in death by her parents Mildred LaVonne Eldridge Collins and Horace Earle Collins, granddaughter Sara Catherine Jolley and great-granddaughter Emily Thompson, and former Husband Edgar M Jolley.

Mom graduated from GPS and furthered her education at Wesleyan College and graduated at the University of Chattanooga where she was a member of Alpha Delta Pi Sorority. She enjoyed flying and was even a pilot; and while married to Edgar M Jolley, flew in 1962 to track the General for Mayor Kelley so the train could be stopped in Chattanooga, what was known as the “Great Locomotive Chase”. Excitement seemed to be in her character as she enjoyed water skiing (even trick skiing on my Dad’s shoulders); showing and breeding Chow-Chows with several champions in her name; gardening and hybridizing daylilies creating and naming several after her granddaughters; design and construction, including designing her own home with a driveway through home like sized boulders; and genealogy. She held a several decades long career in Real Estate with Fletcher Bright and Mountain City Realty: she loved to sell that property and walk every inch. She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Moccasin Bend Chapter; Americans of Royal Descent, Descendants of Knights of Garter – Windsor Castle, Colonial Dames XVII Century, Prudhomme Fort Chapter President and Tennessee State Chairman; Baronial Order of Magna Charta; Chattanooga Historical Association (past President); and a very active member of the Moccasin Bend Girl Scout Council for over 40 years ending. She also loved those Thin Mints and Do-si-Do’s. Chocolate, to the very end, was her favorite!

Her visitation and funeral service will be held at the First Presbyterian Church in downtown Chattanooga. She was a long time member here and loved the Lee Anderson Sunday School Class and especially the sermons given by Ben Haden. Visitation commences at 11 AM on Thursday the 16th with the service starting at 12:30 PM. A family gathering will be at the cemetery after the service.

Memorial donations may be made to any Alzheimer organization striving to help find a cure; but also one that helps people with the disease and their families.

Arrangements are by Wann Funeral & Cremation Center, at the foot of historic Lookout Mountain, St. Elmo. (423) 821-7551 Share your memories at wannfuneralhome.com.

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Ronald L. Hughes, Sr. - February 15, 1952 - October 26, 2023

Departed: 10/26/2023 (Chattanooga)

Obituary Preview: Ronald L. Hughes, Sr., 71, of Chattanooga passed away on Thursday, October 26th, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family.

Ronald was a loving husband, father, and grandfather, who enjoyed playing golf and watching sports, but most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family.

He was born in Monroe, Michigan on February 15, 1952, to the late Mr. James T. Hughes and Mrs. Marian Jane (Smith) Hughes. Ronald was a 1970 graduate of Kirkman Technical High School. He received his first U.S. Air Force duty assignment after basic training at Lackland AFB, Texas. He was later assigned to a unit of the Strategic Air Command at Minot AFB, N.D. He retired after working many years as a Sheet Metal Mechanic in Construction. Ronald also worked as a ranger/starter at many different golf courses in Chattanooga, playing golf with family, and many new and old friends. Many of his golfing friends knew him as “Daddy One Putt!”

Ronald loved to travel with several favorite destinations, such as Alaska, Yellowstone and Jackson Hole.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Virginia Melton Hughes; sons, Ron L. Hughes, Jr. and Jason L. Hughes; grandchildren, Austin B. Hughes (Devan Rae), Alexandra B. Hughes, Elijah B. Hughes, and Scarlett B. Hughes; brother, James T. Hughes, Jr. (Janie), and several brothers-in-law, nephews and nieces.

A visitation will be held at Chattanooga Memorial Funeral Home in Lookout Valley on Tuesday, October 31st at 10:00 a.m. The funeral service will follow at 12 Noon with Chaplain Ronnie Case officiating.

Interment with military honors will follow in Chattanooga National Cemetery.

Arrangements are by Wann Funeral & Cremation Center at the foot of historic Lookout Mountain, St. Elmo. (423) 821-7551. To share memories, photos or condolences please visit www.wannfuneralhome.com.

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Peter Van Wyck Platt - April 25, 1930 - October 26, 2023

Departed: 10/26/2023 (Chattanooga)

Obituary Preview: Peter Van Wyck Platt Born April 25, 1930 and died October 26, 2023 Born on April 25, 1930, in Evanston, Illinois, he was the son of Henry Russell Platt Jr. and Mary Pace nee Labrunerie and grandson of Chicago-area legal pioneer Henry Russell Platt, founder of Mayer Brown & Platt. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother Henry Russell Platt III; his sister-in-law Barbara Platt, and his beloved wife,

Anne Platt. After graduating from Fountain Valley School in 1949, he attended and graduated from the University of Virginia. Following a tour of duty with the United States Army where he was stationed in Japan with the Counter-Intelligence Corp, he moved to

New York City where he worked at Standard Knitting Mills in their sales department. It was there in New York that he met and married his wife of 62 years, Anne Haire Platt. He and Anne relocated to Standard’s headquarters in Knoxville, Tennessee,

where their two children Russell Christopher Platt and Julia Platt Leonard were born. Latterly Peter and Anne lived in Columbus, Ohio and Winston-Salem, North Carolina, before relocating to Chattanooga in 1977, settling on Missionary Ridge. He worked at Signal Knitting Mills in the sales department until his retirement when he and his

wife moved to Lookout Mountain where he lived for the rest of his life. He was a member of Lookout Mountain Presbyterian Church. He cherished his time with the local investment club, was a keen golfer, and an avid traveller with his wife and friends. A committed Anglophile, he was often seen with his beloved corgis. During his younger years, he was also an avid downhill skier, ran track, and was a member

of the University of Virginia boxing team. Peter is survived by his two children and two grandchildren, Henry Russell Platt IV and Lila Clarisse Leonard. Visitation will be at 10:00 a.m. November 27 with a service at

11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary of the Lookout Mountain Presbyterian Church.

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Mignonne Pearson - March 10, 1940 - September 25, 2023

Departed: 09/25/2023 (Chattanooga)

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The family and friends of Mignonne Pearson are saddened to announce her passing on Monday morning, September 25. We will be forever thankful for her extraordinary life and the joy she brought to others. Mignonne was a gifted artist, cook, Scout leader, gardener and equestrienne. For those of us lucky enough to have known her, knew a woman who sole joy was bringing happiness to everyone around her. Loving and unselfish, she was an excellent host, incomparable friend, and dedicated wife and mother. We will miss her big smile, hearty laugh and companionship. Mignonne Carol Weber Pearson was born March 10, 1940, in Tuscaloosa Alabama. The daughter of Jewette Price Weber and Shelby Delmar Weber, Mignonne graduated from Girls Preparatory School and the University of

Chattanooga. At GPS, she excelled as a competitive horse jumper with the assist from her horse Dooley. At the University of Chattanooga, she was known for her abilities as a modern dancer. Mignonne married her college sweetheart, Mitchell Pearson.

Mignonne worked as a social worker, an artist, and a caterer while volunteering extensively in leadership roles with the Boy Scouts of America. Mignonne's skills were in demand as she ran the shooting sports program at Skymont Scout Reservation for two years, and then created their horse riding skills program. Nationally she went on to instruct other leaders and taught thousands of scouts proper firearm skills at multiple Scout Jamborees. She instructed cooking to adult leaders at the Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico. Her tireless work on behalf of the Scouts let to her selection into The Order of the Arrow and ultimately becoming a Brotherhood member. She was recognized nationally with the Silver

Antelope award. A crack shot, Mignonne retired from an undefeated five-woman skeet team. She was an excellent hunter, loved fishing and even built her own fishing rods. Mignonne served her community as the initial chair of the Scenic City Clay Arts board, a member of the Ladies of Charity board, and two-time president of both the

Lookout Mountain Outlook Club and Fairyland Garden Club. For many years, Mignonne cooked and taught at the National Cornbread Festival. She authored two cookbooks.

Mignonne was predeceased by her husband, Mitchell, and son, Gregory. She is survived by sons, Mitchell (Shannon), lan, and Randall (Carolyn), and by grandchildren, Nolen and Mady Claire Smith. Mignonne also served as volunteer godmother to Addaline Johnson Ellis.

Visitation will be held 12pm on Monday, October 2, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church followed by funeral mass at 1PM with Father Jim Vick officiating.

Burial at Forest Hills Cemetery will follow immediately after the service.

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Grace Virginia Robinson - May 21, 1930 - August 03, 2023

Departed: 08/03/2023 (Chattanooga)

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Grace Virginia Robinson, 93, of Greeneville, TN, passed away Thursday, August 3, 2023 at Morning Pointe of Greeneville.

Grace was born in Chattanooga, TN, the daughter of William Weber Robinson and IsaBeall Talmadge Robinson. She grew up on Missionary Ridge in Chattanooga and graduated from Girls Preparatory School in 1948. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Florida State University and her teaching certification from the University of Chattanooga. She spent many years teaching in Chattanooga for Chattanooga Public Schools and for Bright School. Grace successfully combined her love of teaching with her passion for traveling by intermittently taking teaching assignments in other countries, including Canada, Scotland, England, Australia, and Taiwan. Her students over the years came from a wide range of economic and academic backgrounds, cultures, races, faiths, and nationalities.

When Grace retired from teaching, she moved first to Rabun Gap, GA, and then finally settled in Greeneville, TN. There she was blessed to have caring neighbors who looked after her and her rescued dogs. She spent her final years living at Morning Pointe in Greeneville.

Grace was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Chattanooga.

Grace was predeceased by her parents and by her siblings: Justine Logan, William Robinson, and Charles Robinson. She is survived by her many nieces and nephews.

There will be a graveside service at 11:00 AM on Monday, August 14, at Forest Hills Cemetery in Chattanooga.

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Clifford Gregory Coggin Jr - April 03, 1942 - July 17, 2023

Departed: 07/17/2023 (Chattanooga)

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Clifford Gregory (Greg) Coggin, Jr. passed away peacefully on Monday, July 17, 2023, at his home in Lookout Mountain, Tennessee.

Greg was born to Clifford Gregory Coggin, Sr. and Grace Evelyn Jones Coggin on April 3, 1942, in Sheffield, Alabama.

The oldest of three sons, Greg graduated from Central High School in Camden, Tennessee in 1960.

Greg attended the University of Tennessee, Martin Branch, before transferring to the University of Tennessee at Knoxville, where he earned a degree in Electrical Engineering. Greg was an active member of Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity, and for many years, Greg served as Secretary of Phi Sig Tau Tet Alumni Chapter at UT Martin.

After graduating from college, Greg was employed by E. I. DuPont. After many years with DuPont, he retired and became the owner of Sound Engineering in Chattanooga, Tennessee. In later years, after selling the company, he still maintained a busy schedule as an independent contractor up until the time of his death.

As a teenager, Greg excelled at scouting, earning the rank of Eagle Scout, and was a member of the Boy Scouts of America Order of the Arrow. During the summers, Greg was a Water Safety and Canoeing Instructor at Camp Mack Morris. In addition, Greg was an avid reader and loved to travel. He shared his love for UT football (Go Vols!!) with his daughter, Jeanie,and shared his love of astronomical events with his daughter, Amy. His other passions included listening to NPR, reading the New York Times, solving the daily Wordle, and staying up to date on current events. Over the years, Greg and Ann owned many pets, all of which he loved dearly, especially their current fur baby, Buddy.

Greg was a member of the Kiwanis Club of Chattanooga and attended First-Centenary Methodist Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Ann Davidson, daughters Amy Coggin of Milton, Vermont and Chattanooga, Tennessee, and Jeanie (David) Ashley of Greensboro, Georgia, granddaughter, Celeste Drake of Chattanooga, brother, Pete Coggin (Kathy) of Columbia, Tennessee, sister-in-law, Sharon Coggin of Franklin, Tennessee, several nieces and nephews, and a host of cousins.

Greg is preceded in death by his parents, and brother, Ellis Owen (EO) Coggin.

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Joann "JoJo" Cormier - December 09, 1929 - July 07, 2023

Departed: 07/07/2023 (Chattanooga)

Obituary Preview: Joann "JoJo" Cormier, 93, of Lookout Mountain died peacefully in her sleep on Friday, July 7th at Thrive at Brow Wood after a brief illness.

JoJo grew up in Chattanooga Valley and Lookout Mountain. She attended Lookout Mountain Elementary, Girls Preparatory School, and Casement Junior College. JoJo was a former member of the Junior League of Chattanooga, and the Lookout Mountain Club. She was actively involved with the Reel Woman and the Church of The Good Shepherd. She loved the arts, music and theatre. She enjoyed her tennis matches and bridge groups. One of her passions was traveling with her husband, Richard to Europe and Canada. JoJo lived with Richard in many different locales including Arizona, New York City, Florida, or wherever Richard's jobs took them. They eventually moved back to Lookout Mountain after retirement. She always loved a good party, especially the Democratic party.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Helen Lawrence; father of her children, Donald "Dody"  F. White Jr.; her second husband, Dr. Richard Cormier; and grandson, Hunter White.

She is survived by her children, Paul (Lori) White of Gainesville, GA, Donald F. White III and Shelby White (Carrington) Montague, all of Lookout Mountain; her loving grandchildren, Will (Ginny) Montague of Lookout Mountain, Shelby Montague (Tom) Campobasso of Chicago, IL, PJ (Maggee) White of Murrayville, GA, Katelyn (Daniel Harrison) White, of Baton Rouge, LA; sister, Melinda Chu of Chattanooga; brother-in-law, Shelby White of Atlanta; beloved cousin, Dr. Harry Lawrence, great-grandchildren, William Montague and Oliver Campobasso, and several special nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 3:00 PM on Wednesday, July 26th at Church of the Good Shepherd on Lookout Mountain with Rev. Robert Childers officiating. Interment will follow in the church memorial garden. A reception will follow at the Lookout Mountain Club - Fairyland Clubhouse, 1201 Fleetwood Drive, Lookout Mountain.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is an obituary?

An obituary is a written notice that announces the death of a person, typically including their name, age, date of birth and death, and a brief biography. It may also include information about their family, accomplishments, and funeral or memorial services.

Why are obituaries important?

Obituaries serve as a way to inform friends, family, and community members of a person's passing, allowing them to pay their respects and offer condolences. They also provide a permanent record of the person's life and legacy.

Who typically writes an obituary?

The responsibility of writing an obituary usually falls on the family members or close friends of the deceased. In some cases, a funeral home or mortuary may assist with writing the obituary.

What information should be included in an obituary?

A typical obituary includes the person's name, age, date of birth and death, place of residence, occupation, education, military service, hobbies, achievements, and surviving family members. It may also mention any notable accomplishments or awards.

How long should an obituary be?

The length of an obituary can vary depending on the publication or online platform. Generally, it should be concise and to the point, ranging from 100 to 500 words.

Can I include photos in an obituary?

Yes, many publications and online platforms allow you to include one or more photos with the obituary. This can be a nice way to personalize the tribute and help people remember the deceased.

How do I submit an obituary to a newspaper?

Contact the newspaper's obituary department directly to inquire about their submission process and guidelines. Some newspapers may accept online submissions, while others may require email or phone submissions.

Can I publish an obituary online?

Yes, there are many online platforms that allow you to publish an obituary, such as Legacy.com, Tributes.com, or Facebook Memorial Pages. These platforms often provide templates and guidance to help you create a meaningful tribute.

Is there a cost associated with publishing an obituary?

The cost of publishing an obituary varies depending on the publication or online platform. Some newspapers may charge by the word or line, while online platforms may offer free or paid options with varying levels of features.

How long does it take for an obituary to be published?

The timeframe for publishing an obituary can vary depending on the publication's schedule and deadlines. Online platforms often allow for immediate publication, while newspapers may take several days to a week to print.

Can I make changes to an obituary after it's been published?

In most cases, changes cannot be made to an obituary once it has been published in print. However, online platforms may allow for edits or corrections within a certain timeframe.

What is the difference between an obituary and a death notice?

A death notice is a brief announcement of a person's passing, typically including only basic information such as name, age, and date of death. An obituary provides more detailed information about the person's life and legacy.

Can I write my own obituary in advance?

Yes, some people choose to write their own obituary in advance as a way to have control over how they are remembered. This can also help alleviate the burden on family members during a difficult time.

How do I find old obituaries?

You can search online archives of newspapers or visit your local library to access microfilm copies of past newspapers. Many online platforms also offer searchable databases of historical obituaries.

Can I reuse an existing obituary template?

Yes, many online platforms offer pre-designed templates that you can customize with your loved one's information. You can also find templates online or use a previous obituary as a guide.

What is the purpose of including funeral information in an obituary?

Including funeral information in an obituary allows friends and family to attend the services and pay their respects. It also provides details on how to send flowers, donations, or condolences.

Can I include charitable donations in lieu of flowers in an obituary?

Yes, many families choose to include information about charitable donations in lieu of flowers as a way to honor their loved one's memory and support a meaningful cause.

How do I handle sensitive information in an obituary?

If you're unsure about including sensitive information such as cause of death or personal struggles, it's best to consult with family members or close friends before publishing the obituary.

Can I include humor or personal anecdotes in an obituary?

Yes, many families choose to include lighthearted stories or humorous memories in an obituary as a way to celebrate their loved one's personality and spirit.

What is the role of social media in sharing an obituary?

Social media can be a powerful tool for sharing an obituary and reaching a wider audience. Many online platforms allow you to share the obituary directly on social media channels.

How long will an online obituary remain available?

The duration that an online obituary remains available varies depending on the platform. Some platforms may keep the obituary available indefinitely, while others may remove it after a certain period.

Can I create a memorial website or page in addition to an obituary?

Yes, many families choose to create a memorial website or page on social media as a way to share more photos, stories, and memories of their loved one.

What is the etiquette for responding to condolences expressed through an online obituary?