The Chattanoogan

Kenneth Floyd Crabtree, 72, born February 17, 1949 passed away on August 20, 2021. Ken lived most of his life in Chattanooga, Tennessee before moving to Indian Rocks Beach in 1998. Ken was a die-hard football fan of the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Tampa Bay Bucs. He was an avid golfer and was always proud of his handicap. He became a soccer referee in order to understand the game better and referred different levels for many years in Chattanooga. He loved going to Disney World. He and his wife of 39 years, Brenda, loved to cruise and made many lasting friendships during their travels. Ken enjoyed entertaining friends and serving his famous chili. Ken is survived by his wife, Brenda,...

Anthony "Tony" W. Harrell, age 60, passed away August 9, 2021. Tony's survivors are his wife, Gail Earles Harrell of the home; his parents, Bobby E. and Gwendolyn Flippo Harrell of Harrison; one brother, David Harrell (Christy) of Ooltewah; one sister, Michael Ann Hart (James) of Harrison; nieces and nephews, Melissa Henderson, Patti Hart, Megan Harrell, Peyton Harrell, August Pritchett; two great-nieces and one great-nephew. Tony was retired from Sun Fiber in Chester and he enjoyed time with his family and friends 4-wheeling, off roading, and camping. He was a Baptist. A memorial service will be held in his hometown, 2:00 p.m. Saturday, August 14th, Ridgedale Baptist Church, 1831 Hickory...

The Mass of Christian Burial for Mr. George J. Odell, 90, who entered into rest January 3, 2021 will be conducted this Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock in Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, Father Richard Wilson Celebrant. Interment will follow at a later time in Chattanooga National Cemetery with Veterans Honors. The service will be streamed live on the Posey Funeral Directors Facebook Page. For those attending the service, masks are required and social distancing will be practiced. Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Marthe J. Odell; three daughters, Martha Mary Burnip, North Augusta, SC, Charlotte (Mark) Estabrook, Signal MT, TN and Katryn Mason, Chattanooga, TN; two sons, Dr. George...

Michael O. Bedwell, age 73 of Knoxville, TN, passed away peacefully in his sleep on November 21, 2020. Michael was born in Chattanooga, TN on March 1, 1947. He graduated from Brainerd High School in 1965. He went on to study for his BS in Electrical Engineering, and graduated from Auburn University in 1969, then finished his education at the University of Tennessee in 1977 with a Masters and PhD. Mike retired in 2017 as the Senior Development Engineer at Ametek. He was the picture of a family man! He and his wife met when they were 12, and have been lifelong buddies ever since. He loved his family fiercely, with unconditional, sacrificial love. He was so proud of his children and...

Charles C. (Chris) Cauttrell, III, 80, of Kiawah Island, SC, beloved husband of Susan (Seaborn) Cauttrell for 57-1/2 years and devoted father to Carolyn Christian Cauttrell, also of Kiawah Island, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, September 24, 2020, surrounded by his family. Born on May 31, 1940 in Louisville, Kentucky, Chris was a son of the late Charles Christian Cauttrell, Jr. and Ruth (Hays) Cauttrell. Chris graduated from Baylor Military Academy, Chattanooga, TN, 1958; Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, 1962 with a Bachelors of Civil Engineering; and the University of Pittsburgh with his MBA, 1967. He completed Officer Candidate School, Newport, RI, 1962 and was assigned...

Eloise Rosborough Heins died on October 20, 2019, after living bravely with Alzheimer's Disease. Rosborough was born on April 21, 1945, in Columbia, SC. She was a daughter of Emma Kersh Muller Heins and Arthur Boerner Heins, Jr. Rosborough resided in Signal Mountain, TN, for many years where she was a communicant of St. Timothy's Episcopal Church. Her most treasured employment was a preschool teacher of The Two's at St. Timothy's Preschool. Generations of children around Signal Mountain and Chattanooga fondly recall their time in "Miss Rose's" class at St. Timothy's. Rosborough is survived by her sisters, Emma Heins Corley (Glenn) of Chapel Hill, NC, and Yancey Heins O'Kelley,...

CHATTANOOGA, TN - Jeffery Ernest Johnson, 58, Thursday, October 3, 2019 at his residence. Born on March 11, 1961 in Winnsboro, he was a son of Nancy Smith Johnson Brunner and the late James Belton Johnson. He was employed at Kenco and was a member of Glenn Street Baptist Church. Mr. Johnson is survived in addition to his mother, Nancy (Tom) Brunner by a son, Albert Jeramiah Johnson; a daughter, Candice (Chris) Coppock; sister, Dorothy (Thomas) Horn; brother, James Johnson; grandchildren, Cassidy Johnson, Madison Coppock, Catherine Coppock and Britt Coppock and a great-grandson, Colt Coppock. Funeral services were held at 11:00 am Thursday, October 10, 2019 at the McSwain-Evans Funeral...

Diana Carolina Smalley, 35, of Concord, North Carolina passed away on Tuesday, September 24th, fighting her last battle with breast cancer, and stepping into eternity with her Savior Jesus Christ. Diana was born and raised in Bogota, Colombia where she eventually earned her bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering from the Catholic University of Bogota, graduating with honors. In 2014 she moved to Chattanooga TN, and married the love of her life, Cameron Smalley. She was proud to work at Miller Industries and would always try to spot their equipment out on the highways. In October 2015 Diana gave birth to her precious treasure, Isabella, and in July of 2019 Diana beamed as she...