Obituaries
Chattanooga, Tennessee Obituaries
James Mark Gilpatrick
Mar 3, 2024
James Mark Gilpatrick, 61, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, passed away, Sunday, March 3, 2024. Mark was born on September 22, 1962 in Livingston, Tennessee to Bruce & Anna Evans Gilpatrick, but lived in Chattanooga until his death.
Mark is survived by his parents, Bruce & Anna Evans Gilpatrick; nieces, Breahna Gilpatrick Tittle (Taylor), Raven Gilpatrick Kennedy (Eric) and...
Felton Wayne Loggins
Feb 28, 2024
Wayne Loggins, age 73, of Chattanooga, passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2024. Wayne was born in Atlanta, GA and served in the military with the U.S. Navy. He was stationed in New Orleans with the Admiral Staff during the Vietnam War. He served his admirals with distinction. He enjoyed working with Ferrari and Cobra Restorers. He was the former producer...
Vicky Lebron Walker
Feb 28, 2024
Vicky Lebron Walker, 78, of Ringgold, Georgia, took hand of Jesus, Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at Parkside Nursing Home in Rossville, Georgia.
Vicky was born March 24, 1945 in Chattanooga, Tennessee, a son of Clyde and Bertha Lee Walker. He married the love of his life, Dianne. Vicky was raised in Chattanooga, TN and served as a...
Mark Edward Fairris
Feb 21, 2024
Mark Edward Fairris, age 47, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2024. Mark worked as a carpenter, electrician, and poured iron for a living during his lifetime. Mark had a particularly close relationship with his sister, Earline. The bond and closeness the two of them shared was immeasurable and will forever be missed. Mark was the type of...
Patsy Deakins Burton
Feb 21, 2024
Patsy Deakins Burton, 86, of Hixson, Tennessee passed away peacefully on February 21, 2024. Patsy was born in Hixson, Tennessee, September 14, 1937 to Claxton and Pansy Deakins. She graduated Valedictorian from Hixson High School, Class of 1955. Patsy was in the 3rd grade at Hixson Elementary School, when a special little boy (John Clayton Burton) caught her eye while...
Joseph Anthony Vyskocil
Feb 19, 2024
Joseph Anthony Vyskocil AKA: Joey, 60, of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away Monday, February 19, 2024, at his home in Pikeville, Tennessee. Joseph was born August 1, 1963, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Joseph and Nancy Vyskocil . Joey loved fishing and barrel racing. In Florida as a teenager Joey won numerous trophies and saddles for 1st place wins on...
Thomas Gene Holt
Feb 18, 2024
Thomas 'Hot Rod' Holt, age 50, of Ooltewah, TN, passed away Sunday, February 18, 2024. 'Hot Rod' enjoyed building cars and anything with a motor, drawing, and spending time with family and friends. He was employed by Miller Industries for more than 20 years. Survivors include his son, Kaden Holt; parents, Tommy & Bonnie Sue Holt; brother, James (Christie)...
Frances Boley Benge
Feb 16, 2024
Frances Boley Benge, 72, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 16, 2024. In her last moments she expressed her joy at the prospect of meeting Jesus, her Savior and Friend, and shared her desire that all of her friends and family know Him, too.
A native of Boone, Colorado, she had a heart for...
Sabrina Kaye Williams
Feb 1, 2024
Sabrina Kaye Dorsey Williams, 54, of Soddy-Daisy, passed away, February 1, 2024.
She was predeceased by her parents, Bonnie Bradford, James Dorsey; stepmother, Betty Dorsey.
Survivors include her daughters, Jessica (Adam) James, Brianna Williams; one grandson & two granddaughters; siblings, Julie (Ira) Krauss, Teresa (J.D.) Gryder, Clay (Michelle) Dorsey, many nieces & nephews.
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Mary Aleta Word
Jan 29, 2024
Mary Aleta Wooten Word, age 75, of Chattanooga, TN passed away Monday, January 29, 2024. She was predeceased by her parents, John B. and Evelyn Wooten and survived by her loving husband of 44 years, Joe Word. She was an active member of First Church of Christ, Scientist, a member of the DAR, Friends of the Chattanooga Public Library,...
Edna Walton Mcgavock
Jan 26, 2024
Edna Walton McGavock, 84, of Hixson, Tennessee passed away peacefully, January 26, 2024, surrounded by family and her husband.
Edna was born in Trenton, New Jersey, April 24th, 1939 to Edward & Elsie Walton. She graduated from Miami Jackson High School in 1956.
Edna worked various jobs, prior to a 20-year career as an office...
John David Acuff Aka 'King Acuff'
Jan 18, 2024
John David Acuff, A.K.A. "King Acuff", 85, of Chattanooga, died January 18, 2024 and is now in the presence of his Lord.
He was married to Norma Ellen Niswonger Acuff for 51 years. He was the father of five children, Barbara (Bob) Shaffer, David (Julie) Stremski, Steven (Angela) Acuff, Mark (Joy) Acuff, Cherie (Mike) Valovcin. He had...
Barbara Ann Hamsley
Jan 11, 2024
Barbara Ann Hamsley, 83, of Chattanooga, went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, January 11, 2024. She was a member of First Cumberland Presbyterian Church. She was an avid movie watcher. She gave away many handmade crocheted afghans, scarves & hats made herself. She loved to read and was known to read more than one at a time....
Sarah Hill Newman
Jan 11, 2024
Sarah Hill Newman, 103, of Chattanooga, passed away Thursday, January 11th, 2024. She attended Clifton Hills Elementary, where her mother taught, East Lake Jr. High School and graduated from Chattanooga High School, class of 1937, where she served on the reunion committee for many years and attended Edmondson School of Business. Sarah married Charles C. Newman on March 21, 1942...
Earl Miller, Jr.
Jan 2, 2024
Earl Miller Jr., age 79, of Ooltewah, Tennessee, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at his home in Ooltewah, Tennessee. Earl was in the United States Army where he served 4 years including 2 tours in Korea. Earl was predeceased by his wife, Captola Miller; parents, Earl & Nanny Miller; sisters, Inez Harmon; Willie Miller and brother, Maynard Miller....
James 'Jim' E. Ervin
Dec 31, 2023
James "Jim" E. Ervin, 66, of East Chattanooga, passed away, Sunday, December 31, 2023. He was a lifelong resident of East Chattanooga. He was a truck driver most of his life. He loved racing dirt tracks at Cleveland & Boyd Speedways with his brother and friends.
He was predeceased by his parents, Ray & Lucille Ervin; wife,...
Larry Jackson Price, Sr.
Dec 30, 2023
Larry Jackson Price Sr., age 72, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, passed away Saturday, December 30, 2023. Larry proudly retired from Sears after 47 years as a service mechanic. In his free time he loved working on cars and also enjoyed fishing with dear friends when he had time. He was a longtime member and Usher at Hillcrest Baptist Church. Larry...
Nancy Paullette Benton
Dec 30, 2023
Nancy Paullette Benton, age 76, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, passed away Saturday, December 30, 2023. Nancy was predeceased by her husband, David S. Benton; son, David Todd Benton; sisters, Elizabeth Wilson, Jackie Ellison; long time companion, William DeVries. Survivors include her daughter, Alicia (Mitchell) Johnson; daughter-in-law, Christina Benton; grandchildren, Joey (Faith) Benton, Kaley (Hunter) Saffles; Brandy Reimer, Christian Benton; great-grandchildren, Bryson,...
Gloria Jean Oliver
Dec 26, 2023
Gloria Jean Oliver, age 76, of Ooltewah, Tennessee, passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at her home in Ooltewah, Tennessee. Gloria was born January 17, 1947 in Chattanooga, Tennessee, a daughter of Curtis and Edith Miles McAplin. She married the love of her life, Donald Eugene Oliver and was married for nearly 60 years. She loved spending time with...
William Robert Craig
Dec 9, 2023
William Robert Craig, 73, of Harrison, passed away Saturday, December 9, 2023. "Billy" graduated from City High School before joining the United States Army where he served for two and a half years. He worked as an OSHA inspector for a Crane Service in Chattanooga. He loved motorcycles and hot rods having owned several of them. He was predeceased by...
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