Marian E. Van Delft, 98, of Chattanooga passed away Thursday, May 2, 2024 in a local healthcare center. Mrs. Van Delft spent many years on Long Island, New York before moving to E. Stroudsburg, PA in 1980.    She became a resident in Chattanooga 3 years ago. She was an active member of St. Matthew’s Catholic Church in East Stroudsburg, PA where she was instrumental in starting the church food bank, the bereavement committee and was an extraordinary minister for the...

Joseph Harlen Howe age 95, of Ooltewah, TN, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. Joseph was born in Saginaw, MI, on September 11, 1928, the son of the late Joseph Kyle Howe and Loma Kerr Howe. He earned his Botany Master’s Degree from Michigan State University. Joseph worked three years with Texas A&M and retired from Dow Chemical as a chemist after thirty-seven years of service. He was a parishioner at St. Stephen Catholic Church. Joseph enjoyed anything outdoors especially...

Don Earl Adair of Hixson, Tennessee was born September 29, 1943, to Margaret Adair.  He was the youngest of five.  He passed away April 30, 2024. Don graduated from City High School and worked for Hubbuch Glass Company before Delta Air Lines, where he retired after more than 30 years of service.  He assisted in developing and was an active leader in Tyner Youth League.  He always enjoyed all aspects of the outdoors, most notably hunting and yard work.  He was a...

Betty Lou Lee, 79, of Ringgold passed away Sunday, April 28, 2024. A native of Allons, TN, Mrs. Lee has been a resident of Chattanooga for most of her life. She was a member of Spring Creek Road Baptist Church and retired from Belk’s Dept. Store after more than 25 years of service. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Sherry Lynn Lee; and parents, Vadus and Veachel Bilbrey. Mrs. Lee is survived by her husband of 62 years, Johnny Keith Lee;  children, Johnny Lee Jr....

Virginia Lee Ford age 85, of East Ridge, TN, passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2024. Virginia was born in Knoxville, TN, on November 19, 1938, the daughter of the late Ben McPherson and Dorothy Horne McPherson. She was a homemaker and a past Grand Royal Matron, Order of Amaranth. In addition to her parents, Virginia was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Ford; brother, Michael McPherson; and a sister, Ann Wilderman. Survivors include her two sons, Mark Ford (Kandace) and Gordon Ford...

Margie Taylor Harden, 82, of East Brainerd went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 28, 2024. A lifelong resident of Chattanooga, Mrs. Harden was formerly operator at Fantasy Island Tanning Salon for many years. She attended Morris Hill Baptist Church and was preceded in death by her siblings, Marvin Taylor, Grady Taylor, Nathan Taylor, and Nelta Taylor. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Larry Harden;   2 sons, Shawn Harden and Chad (Amy) Harden; ...

Janice Southerland Barrow, 68, of Chattanooga passed away Saturday, April 27, 2024 at her home. A lifelong resident of Chattanooga, Ms. Barrow was a 1974 graduate of Tyner High School where she was very involved in sports. She was co-owner of Barrow Properties and was formerly a member of the Elk’s Club. She loved corvettes, boating and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, James C, Southerland:  grandparents, Francis &...

Luther Joe Wolfe, Jr. “LJ” age 89, of Ooltewah, TN, passed away Friday, April 26th, 2024. LJ was born in Chattanooga, TN, the son of the late Luther Joe Wolfe and Lillie Wolfe. He retired from the United States Army after twenty-eight years of service and later retired from the Dalton Post Office after twenty years of service. LJ was a member of the American Legion Post #95 in East Ridge. He loved his family and enjoyed playing cards and bowling.  In addition to his...

Deborah Olene “Debbie” Johnson, born on November 10, 1955, joined her heavenly father on Friday, April 26, 2024, with her loving daughters by her side. She graduated from Kirkman Technical High School in 1973. Debbie was a homemaker when her daughters were young. Later in life, she was a secretary at Chattanooga Christian School from 1990-2001. Debbie loved her children and her grandchildren to the moon and back. She was preceded in death by her parents, J.O. Sr., and Ella Sisk...

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...