TOM BATES Thomas Larry “Tom” Bates, 82, of Lookout Mountain, passed away Monday, Jan. 16, 2023. Tom was born Nov. 29, 1940, to the late Edgar and Hester Quinn Bates. He retired from the United States Air Force and the United States Postal Service. In 2003, Tom and his wife Lucy moved to Lookout Mountain…

MARTIN HICKEY Martin Willis “Marty” Hickey, 84, of Trenton, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023. Marty was a native and lifelong resident of the Chattanooga, Tenn., and the north Georgia area and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a member of the Rising Fawn United Methodist Church and was a well-known gospel/bluegrass…

JOYCE DOYLE Joyce Faye Doyle, 51, of Trenton, passed away Saturday, Jan. 8, 2023. Joyce was born July 3, 1971. She was one of the most loving and pure people that you would ever meet.  She enjoyed listening to country music, playing games and loved her dogs. She will be dearly missed by all who…

DON GROSS Charles “Don” Donovan Gross, 95, of Trenton, passed away Friday, Dec. 23, 2022. Don was born Dec. 9, 1927, to the late Henry and Ruby Richie Gross in Deemer, Miss. He owned and operated Gross Furniture in Trenton. Don was a founding member of the Trenton Fire Department and served as Assistant Chief…

MICHELLE GARLICK Michelle Denise Garlick, 59, of Trenton, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022. In life, Michelle loved to teach, especially pre-school aged children. She loved to be surrounded by her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Ronald Garlick of N.C., and brother, Ian Colberg of California. Survivors include her…

M.G. BAILEY M.G. Bailey, 91, of Trenton, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022. Mr. Bailey served as a Sargeant in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was the recipient of two Bronze Stars. He was retired from Chattanooga Neighborhood Enterprise. He was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Martha Elizabeth…