Obituaries
Chattanooga, Tennessee Obituaries
Shelby Richard Sykes
May 12, 2024
Shelby Richard Sykes, age 71, of Ringgold, Georgia, passed away Sunday, May 12, 2024. Shelby retired from TVA, loved radio controlled planes, and was a jack of all trades. He was a hard worker and wonderful provider. He was known as Papa to his 11 grandchildren and loved them deeply. Shelby was predeceased by his parents, Richard and Louella Sykes...
David Timothy Layton
May 12, 2024
David Timothy Layton, age 66, of Decatur, Tennessee, passed away Sunday, May 12, 2024.
Nancy Lou Rothkegel
May 9, 2024
Nancy Lou (Bohr) Rothkegel went to be with the Lord and join her beloved husband Ed on May 9, 2024, while surrounded by her loving family at CHI Memorial Hospital. Born on February 10, 1938, to John Joseph Bohr and Margaret Ada (Byer) Bohr, she was 86 years old. She graduated from Westlake High School in Westlake, Ohio, and soon...
Jimmie 'Smiley' Dale Teasley, Jr.
May 6, 2024
Jimmie Dale Teasley, Jr. 'Smiley' passed away quietly on May 6, 2024. He was born on January 1, 1955 in Dalton, GA. Jimmie spent many years on the road, driving a semi all over the USA, but he was much more than a professional truck driver. He was a mechanic, artist, musician, and friend to everyone he met. Jimmie's...
Robert Lee Elder, Ii
May 4, 2024
Robert (Bob) Lee Elder, II, born in Jerome, AZ, passed into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on May 4, 2024, at the age of 91.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Delsie Mae Elder; sister Dorothy (Dot) Mims; and his wife of 66 years, Angelia Elder.
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Raymond Albert Feher
May 4, 2024
Raymond Albert "Ray" Feher passed away at home surrounded by family on May 4, 2024 at the age of 88. He was preceded in death by his parents Frank and Elizabeth Feher, brother Frank Feher (Betty), sister Ann Hobson (Carl), and son Mike Feher (Candy). He is survived by his beloved wife of 71 years Joyce Feher, sons Butch (Susan),...
Isaiah Jacob Pozas
May 1, 2024
Isaiah Jacob Pozas passed tragically on May 1st, 2024, in Chattanooga, TN at the age of 24. Isaiah was born on December 19th, 1999, in Chicago, IL to Valente Pozas & Eva Corley- Pozas. Isaiah graduated from Ooltewah High School in 2018. As a young man, Isaiah was passionate about soccer and often watched a Barcelona game. During his...
Lynda Sue Hunt
Apr 28, 2024
Lynda Sue Hunt, age 72, of Hixson, Tennessee, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2024. Lynda loved kids and has worked as a teacher at many programs. She was predeceased by her father, Ray K. Arnold and brother, Kenneth Ray Arnold. Survivors include her husband, Barry Hunt; sons, Daniel (Jennifer) Hunt, Craig (Jessica) Hunt; daughter, Stephanie (Don) Peters; son, Kenny...
Freda Ross Clark
Apr 27, 2024
Freda Ross Clark, age 95, of Ooltewah, Tennessee, passed away Sabbath, April 27, 2024. Freda was a longtime member of the Collegedale community of Seventh-day Adventists. She was a dedicated and loyal pastor's wife to Ernest, her husband of 72 years. Freda was known for her upbeat spirit and sense of humor. She was an accomplished musician both composing and...
William Jonathon Hawkins
Apr 19, 2024
William Jonathon Hawkins, age 68, of Ooltewah, Tennessee, passed away Friday, April 19, 2024.
Sarah Jane Lemaster
Apr 16, 2024
Sarah Jane LeMaster, age 37, of Rossville, Georgia, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2024. Sarah was a Christian, wonderful wife, loving mother as well as a great friend. Sarah was predeceased by her father, Charles Darrell Murray. She is survived by her husband, Joey LeMaster; children, Charles Joseph "C.J." LeMaster, Abigail "Abbie" Leola Jane LeMaster; mother, Mary Jane Murray; brother,...
John Clayton Burton
Apr 15, 2024
John Clayton Burton, 89, of Hixson, Tennessee passed away peacefully on April 15, 2024. Clayton was born in Sand Mountain, Alabama, September 23, 1934 to Grover and Grovie (McClure) Burton. After his family relocated to Chattanooga, he attended Hixson schools and graduated from Hixson High School Class of 1953. While in the 5th grade at Hixson Elementary School, he noticed...
Steven Harold Powell
Apr 13, 2024
Steven Harold Powell, 80, joined the heavenly choir on Saturday April 13, 2024.
Steve was a loving husband of 61 years to Rebecka Woody Powell. He was devoted to his family and a friend to many by always putting others first. He had a way of making everyone feel loved. His smile was wide and his laugh...
Beverly Jean Fallon
Apr 10, 2024
Beverly Jean (Rievley) Fallon, 81, of Chattanooga, TN presented triumphantly to the living and eternal presence of her Lord Jesus Christ on April 10, 2024. She was born in Chattanooga, TN on September 20, 1942. Though far from perfect, Beverly loved and followed Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior. Her life and spirit was full of passion, laughter, a...
Amanda 'Mandy' Lynn Wallis
Mar 29, 2024
On March 29, 2024 Amanda "Mandy" Lynn Collins Wallis passed peacefully at her home under Hospice care. She was 37 years old. She loved God and her children.
She is survived by her mother, Lisa Young Collins, of Ft. Oglethorpe GA; father, Jerry Collins Sr., of Chattanooga and step-mother, Allene Goodson Collins also of Chattanooga; three daughters,...
Karen Margaret Allen
Mar 26, 2024
Karen Margaret Allen, age 53, departed this world for her eternal home with Jesus on March 26, 2024. She was proceeded in death by her mother Barbara Krzic. She is survived by her beloved family: husband Ty, daughters Ashley and Anna, son-in-law Andrew Kirby, father Anton Krzic, brothers Tony and Jayson and their families.
Karen was born...
James Andrew Johnson
Mar 20, 2024
Jimmy Johnson, 55, passed away peacefully March 20, 2024 after a lengthy illness surrounded by his loving family. Jimmy's favorite job of all time was being the lifeguard at Hurricane Creek Pool. He was the biggest kid of all and was adored by children and parents alike. He later became an IT specialist for the State of Tennessee for 20...
Paul J. Staton, Jr.
Mar 14, 2024
Paul J. Staton, Jr., age 75, of Cleveland, Tennessee, a cherished husband, devoted father, doting papaw, and treasured friend, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Thursday, March 14, 2024.
Paul was a worker. From sun-up to sundown, Paul was always busy. Over 25 years of his work life was spent behind the wheel of...
Larry Hennessee
Mar 12, 2024
Larry Hennessee, passed away, March 12, in a hospital in Atlanta. He suffered a stroke in January 2023 and struggled for the past year to recover, but in the end, his body was worn out from the fight.
He was a native of Chattanooga, graduate of Central High School and Navy Veteran having served for four years...
Crystal Anne Melton
Mar 3, 2024
Our angel, Crystal Anne Melton, returned to heaven and into Gods embrace on Sunday, March 3, 2024.
She will be missed by parents, Jason and Jeanine; children, Noah and Lily; grandson, Weston; brothers, Joey, Joshua and Robbie; niece and nephew, Aidan and Zoey, and her extra brother Brett.
She was dedicated to her career at...
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