Area Obituaries

RONALD COOPER Ronald Glenn Cooper, Sr., 72, of Lookout Valley, Tenn., passed away Monday, Feb. 28, 2022. Mr. Cooper was a native and lifelong resident of the Chattanooga, Tenn., area and was a veteran of the U.S. Army where he was the recipient of many commendations, including the Bronze Star medal. He was a member…

TERRY CAMERON Terry Lynn Cameron, 72, of Lookout Mountain, passed away Friday, Feb. 25, 2022. He was born March 1, 1949, to the late Floyd and Alline Neal Cameron. Terry was passionate about the outdoors and enjoyed camping, hunting, and fishing. He loved all his friends, family and was a special uncle to so many…

JAMES ASH James Arther Ash, 89, of Henagar, Ala., passed away Friday, Feb. 18, 2022. James was a retired truck driver. He was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rolley Lee and Martha Reta May Moore Ash; wife, Shirley Jean Ash, and son, James Michael Ash. Survivors include his…

LANTHAN DODSON James Lanthan Dodson, 59, of Trenton, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022. He was born June 22, 1962, to Larry and the late Flora Lee Dodson. Lanthan was a die-hard Georgia Bulldogs and Dade County sports fan. He loved traveling to Pigeon Forge to ride the trolley and often visited the Ocoee River…

CARL CRANFIELD Carl Edward “Skeet” Cranfield, 85, of Bryant, Ala., passed away Monday, Jan. 31, 2022. He was born July 4, 1936, to the late Charlie and Virgie Cranfield. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army and retired from Northeast State Community College as cafeteria manager. Skeet’s favorite past time was watching the…

GREG BALL Gregory Alan Ball, 66, of Trenton, passed away Tuesday, Jan.25, 2022. Greg was born July 1, 1955, in Chicago, Ill. He was an exceedingly kind and generous man who tried to please everyone. His courage, strength and compassion were exceeded only by his love. There is not enough room in this obituary to…

BILLY BELUE Billy Ray Belue, 58, of Trenton, passed away Monday, Jan. 17, 2022. He was of the Baptist faith and was employed in construction for most of his life. Billy was preceded in death by his father, Billy Alvin Belue and sisters, Juanita Lynn Ford and Karen Michelle Belue. Survivors include his mother, Gertrude…

FRANK CHAPPELEAR Harry Franklin “Frank” Chappelear, 72, of Trenton, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022. He was born May 15, 1949, to Pauline and the late Harry Lee Chappelear. Frank was a kind man who always wore a smile and never met a stranger. He was retired from ADM Milling in Chattanooga, Tenn. He was…

CONNIE CROSS Connie Cheryl Cross, 57, of Trenton, passed away Friday, Dec. 31, 2021. Her love of life along with her struggles gave everyone she met a remarkably different perspective of their circumstances.  She will be dearly missed by all who knew her.  Connie’s direct candor and sense of humor will live in the hearts…

TOMMY BLEVINS Tommy Carroll Blevins, 81, of Rising Fawn, passed away Monday, Dec. 20. Tommy was a member of Rising Fawn Baptist Church and retired from Siemens in Fort Payne, Ala.  He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph M. and Edna Adkins Blevins; daughter, Sherry Blevins;…