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CHARLOTTE JACKSON Charlotte Ann Jackson, 71, of the New Salem community passed away Thursday, March 7, 2024. Charlotte was born March 10, 1952, in Chattanooga, Tenn., and had called the north Georgia area her home throughout her life. She held a special place in her heart for her son Brent and treasured their long conversations…
Read MoreKENNETH DAGNAN Kenneth Ralph Dagnan (Ken), 66, of Whiteside, Tenn., passed away Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024. Ken was born in Chattanooga, Tenn., and grew up in Whiteside, Tenn., and met his wife of 45 years in Chattanooga. Ken worked in hosiery manufacturing as a knitting repair technician for most of his career. He was a…
Read MoreJOHN BENNETT John Rowell Bennett, of Lookout Mountain, a devoted servant of God, family and country, passed away Feb. 12, 2024. Born on Lookout Mountain on April 3, 1931, his life was a testimony to the enduring values of being a disciple of Christ. After graduating from McCallie School in 1949, John continued his education…
Read MoreDIANA BLEVINS Diana “Pete” Marie Blevins, 56, of Bryant, Ala., passed away Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer. Diana was born Nov. 13, 1967, to the late Ralph and Margie Brown Kerns. She found joy in gardening, collecting figurines, and adored Elvis. Above all else, Diana cherished her role as a…
Read MoreJOHN GILBERT John Thomas “Tommy” Gilbert Jr., 79 of Trenton, passed away Friday, Jan. 26, 2024. Mr. Gilbert was a retired saddle maker and enjoyed spending time watching bird’s at his feeder. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Thomas and Lulabelle Walker Gilbert; infant children, David Gilbert, John Martin Gilbert, twin girls,…
Read MoreDEAN CHAMBERS Dean “Pappy” Chambers, 70, of Rising Fawn, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024, following a battle with cancer. He was born Sept. 10, 1953, in Akron, Ohio, to the late Kenneth and Ann Chambers. Pappy’s greatest accomplishment was becoming a private pilot. He worked for many years at the Kennedy Space Center, served…
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