Lane Funeral Home

01/13/2026

Marilyn Joyce Ross, born April 20, 1961, went home to be with the Lord on January 10, 2026.
Marilyn was a woman of strong Christian faith who trusted God throughout her life and found comfort in knowing she was never alone. Her faith shaped who she was—kind, patient, and deeply loving—and it carri...

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01/13/2026

Robert "Bob" Roza, 81, of Signal Mountain, TN, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. Bob lived a full life of love, friendship, architecture and the arts.

Bob was born on March 23, 1944 in Omaha, NE to Richard and Arlene Roza. After discharge from the Air Force in l969, Bob attended the C...

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01/13/2026

In moments of sorrow, our natural inclination might be to escape or find distractions, but the pain often remains. The brave path to healing requires us to confront our hurt, acknowledge our losses, and allow ourselves to feel the sadness. This journey isn’t about dwelling in despair; it’s about giving yourself permission to fully experience and gently tend to your wounds. Healing is a process of moving through grief, one moment at a time.

What strategies have you discovered that help you confront your grief?

01/12/2026

Beverly Carlson Smith, age 90, resident of Hixson, was called home to be with her Heavenly Father, Saturday, January 10, 2026. She was born in Santa Monica, California and lived several years in Chicago, Illinois before moving to Chattanooga, Tennessee. Beverly graduated from Red Bank High School in...

01/09/2026

Jeffrey Lynn Happel “Jeff” was born in Atkins, Iowa on November 25, 1957 and went to his heavenly home here in Chattanooga, TN on January 4, 2026. He was 68 years old.

He spent the first 11 years of his life in Iowa, then moving with the family due to corporate relocation to Winston-Salem, N...

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01/07/2026

Charles Wesley Chaney, age 52, of Chattanooga, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026.
Charles was a devoted Tennessee Volunteers fan who took great pride in cheering on the Vols. He was deeply loved and will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his beloved w...

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01/07/2026

Samra Hicks Mims met her Savoir on Sunday morning surrounded by family and friends in her home. Raised in Elizabethown, KY, she represented Etown in the Ms. Kentucky pageant, was a junior champion of the ECC Swingding, and Salutatorian of Elizabethtown Catholic High School.
She was also a cheerlea...

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01/07/2026

We would like to take a moment to sincerely thank our staff. Their dedication, teamwork, and meticulous attention to detail enable us to serve families with both dignity and excellence. We are genuinely grateful for everything they do.

01/05/2026

Ronald Benjamin Ownbey, 87, of Signal Mountain, TN passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 27, 2025. Born in West Hollywood on May 3, 1938, Ron spent his childhood in Southern California or at the family ranch in the Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains near Bishop, CA. While at this ranch as a t...

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01/05/2026

We deeply appreciate the feedback from our community. 💙

Families have shared that impactful outreach includes remembrance services, grief support programs, and educational events that offer comfort and understanding.

By partnering with local churches, hospices, and charities, we can provide ongoing support to families beyond the initial service. Central to our mission is a dedication to honoring life and serving our community.

We encourage you to share any additional services or meaningful experiences you would like our funeral home to provide.

01/02/2026

Shirley Delois Coots Middlebrooks, 88, of Chattanooga, passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025

Delois, as she was known by family, was born in Line Fork, Kentucky, on Valentine's Day in 1937, squarely in the middle of 15 children (and oftentimes more) of the late Joseph Lawrence and Ida H...

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01/01/2026

As we usher in the New Year, we want to extend our sincere gratitude to our community for allowing us the privilege to serve you. We are truly thankful for the trust you've placed in us and for the families who walk through our doors.

We wish you a year filled with peaceful moments, opportunities for introspection, and meaningful connections with your loved ones.