Collins, Anna Bell "Peggy"

Saturday, June 23, 2012

Anna Bell “Peggy” Collins, 80, of Chattanooga, died on Saturday, June 23, 2012.

A lifelong resident of the Chattanooga area, she is survived by her husband, Henry “Buddy” Collins; four sons, eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one brother and one sister.

A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, June 25, at Ooltewah Cemetery with the Reverend Dale Lovelady officiating.

There will be no visitation at funeral home.

Arrangements are by the Valley View Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 7414 Old Lee Highway.

Please share your memories at ChattanoogaValleyViewChapel.com.

May 21, 2013

Upshaw, Eddie Mae

Elsie Swafford Sharp, 70, Hixson, died on Monday, May 20, 2013 at her home, with her loving family by her side. Mrs. Sharp was a member of New Union Baptist Church and retired from Laz-Boy ... (click for more)

Claude William Reno, 80, of Chattanooga, died on Saturday, May 18, 2013 at his residence. Services will be private. Arrangements are by Turner Funeral Home, Inc., Highway 58 Chapel, 622-3171. (click for more)

Eddie Mae Upshaw, 92, died on May 20, 2013 at a local health care facility. Arrangements will be announced by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 622-9995. (click for more)

Obituaries

Elsie Swafford Sharp, 70, Hixson, died on Monday, May 20, 2013 at her home, with her loving family by her side. Mrs. Sharp was a member of New Union Baptist Church and retired from Laz-Boy where she was a nurse. She was an active member of D.A.R. She loved spending her free time with her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Elbert P. Swafford and mother, ... (click for more)

Reno, Claude William

Claude William Reno, 80, of Chattanooga, died on Saturday, May 18, 2013 at his residence. Services will be private. Arrangements are by Turner Funeral Home, Inc., Highway 58 Chapel, 622-3171. (click for more)

Area Obituaries

Nash, Lynn Anthony (South Pittsburg)

Lynn Anthony Nash, 48, of South Pittsburg, TN, passed away, Sunday, May 19, 2013. She was preceded in death by her father, Jimmy D. Anthony; and a brother, Duane Anthony. She is survived by her mother, Nellie Martin (James) Kilgore; sons, Brandon (Tracey) Clemons and Stefan (Shellie) Clemons; granddaughters, Karah and Kaylie Clemons; sister, Kim (Allen) Trussell; nieces and ... (click for more)

Peardon-Russell, Thelma Harris (Jasper)

Thelma Harris Peardon-Russell, 88, of the Ladds Community near Jasper, TN, died Sunday, May 19, 2013 in a Chattanooga hospital. She was born September 1, 1924 in Spring City, TN to the late Calvin and Jeanette Newby Harris; and was also preceded in death by her husband, Marion Carl Peardon, Sr.; husband, Homer Russell; daughter, Brenda Peardon; three sisters; ... (click for more)

Breaking News

Lightning Strike At Collegedale City Hall Will Cost City Tens Of Thousands

An indirect lightning strike caused tens of thousands of dollars worth of damages to Collegedale City Hall during storms last weekend. City Manager Ted Rogers told commissioners during Monday night’s city commission meeting officials still don’t know the physical nor financial extent of the damage. Losses include a copier, four computers, the electric door lock system, more ... (click for more)

Rogers, 20, Shot Twice While Standing On His Porch

A 20-year-old man was shot twice while standing on his porch on Monday night. At approximately 8:44 p.m., Chattanooga Police responded to a shooting that occurred in the 1900 block of Walker Street. The victim, Ricky Rogers Jr., was located at 800 N Hawthorne St. suffering from two gunshot wounds. He was transported to a local hospital for the non-life-threatening injuries. ... (click for more)