Obituaries

Chattanooga, Tennessee Obituaries

Wallace 'Ted' Hunter

Wallace 'Ted' Hunter

Jun 6, 2023

Wallace Ted Hunter, 80, of Chattanooga, passed away, Tuesday, June 6, 2023. He served in the U.S. Navy for 5 years. Ted worked at Los Alamos and Oak Ridge National labs as a mechanical (magnet) engineer, until his retirement in 2011. He enjoyed woodworking of all kinds.

He was predeceased by his parents, Robert Hunter & Juanita...

Javier Reyes Mauricio

Javier Reyes Mauricio

Jun 5, 2023

Javier Mauricio Reyes, 54, of Chattanooga, passed away Monday, June 5, 2023.

The family is going to have a service at Our Lady Of Perpetual Help on Monday, June 12, 2023 at 10:30 a.m.

The interment will follow in Highland Cemetery.

Services Funeral Service Monday June 12, 2023 10:30 AM Our Lady of Perpetual...

James 'Bob' R. Defriese

James 'Bob' R. Defriese

May 31, 2023

James R. "Bob" DeFriese, 82, of Chickamauga, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, May 31, 2023. He owned Walnut Creek Stables.

Born in Chattanooga, TN to Neil DeFriese & Faye Brady DeFriese. A graduate of Kirkman High School, where he played football.

Upon graduating from high school he joined the Army and was stationed...

Jerry Lamar Holland

Jerry Lamar Holland

May 26, 2023

Jerry Lamar Holland, 82, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, passed away peacefully in his sleep during the morning of May 26, 2023, at his home. He was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee on October 3, 1940, to the late Mary Ellis. He served proudly in the U.S. Army and retired from American Plastics.

People loved Jerry. In his final weeks,...

Susan Marie Bradford

Susan Marie Bradford

May 17, 2023

Susan M. Bradford (Kowalski), 64, born in Gary, Indiana on August 17th, 1958, passed away at her home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, May 17th, 2023. She is preceded in death by her father Frank J. Kowalski Jr., mother, Phyllis Mae Kowalski, brother, Gregory Edward Kowalski, and brother-in-law, Michael B. Pleasant. Susan is survived by her loving husband...

Karl Heinz Koch

Karl Heinz Koch

May 14, 2023

Loving husband and family man, Karl Heinz Koch was born in 1939 in Zweinart, Germany. He lived through the second world war as a young child, living through all of the harrowing experiences associated with it. Coming to America at the age of 17, he forged a new life for himself in Canada and later in the U.S. He...

Nancy Ellen Good

Nancy Ellen Good

May 12, 2023

Nancy Ellen Good, age 71, of Ringgold, Georgia, passed away Friday, May 12, 2023. Nancy was born January 19, 1952 in Highland Park, Michigan, a daughter of William and Ruth Mae Bowman Anderson. She was predeceased by her father and mother. Survivors include her husband, Jim Good; son, Bryan Good; daughter, Angie Good; sister, Becky (Butch) Bauer and beloved...

Janice Lucille Higgins

Janice Lucille Higgins

May 11, 2023

Janice Higgins died peacefully in her sleep on May 11, 2023. Born November 16, 1933, in New Town Square, Pennsylvania. She was a proud Pennsylvanian preferring Hershey's ice cream and candy bars over all others and often reminding us of the state's history and beauty. Since 1961 she has been involved in mission service, first in the Palau Islands...

Billy Smith

Billy Smith

May 3, 2023

Billy Smith, 72, of Ooltewah, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, May 3, 2023 with his family by his side.

He was predeceased by his parents, Joe & Ethel Smith; brothers, James Smith, Lloyd Smith, David Smith & sister, Betty Oldham.

Survivors include his wife, Linda Smith; daughters, Christy (Mark) Smith, Becky (Ron) Benefield;...

Charles Millsaps

Charles Millsaps

May 2, 2023

Charles Millsaps, age 84, of Soddy-Daisy, Tennessee, passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at Soddy-Daisy Healthcare in Soddy-Daisy, Tennessee. Charles was born October 08, 1938 in Decatur, Tennessee, a son of Dock and Nellie Mae Scroggins Millsaps. He observed the Church of God faith. He was a heavy equipment operator for Lonas Construction. He was predeceased by his parents...

Charles 'Tony' Anthony Holt

Charles 'Tony' Anthony Holt

Apr 30, 2023

Charles Anthony (Tony) Holt, 72, worked his final shift on Sunday, April 30, 2023. He was a devoted father, brother, and son. He loved his family, which includes so many lifelong friends. He lived for his annual motorcycle trips to the Smokies and cooking Sunday dinners. He never met a stranger. He worked hard, he ate well, and he...

Kristin Ann Carbaugh

Kristin Ann Carbaugh

Apr 27, 2023

Kristin Ann Carbaugh, 35, of Chattanooga, went to be with Lord, Thursday, April 27, 2023.

She is survived by her parents, Regina Miller & Todd Carbaugh; brother, Ryan Carbaugh; grandparents, Everett & Beverly Miller, Cecil & Bertha Carbaugh; nephew, Landon Carbaugh.

Paul Lebron Putnam

Paul Lebron Putnam

Apr 22, 2023

Paul Lebron Putnam, 88, of Chattanooga, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2023. Paul graduated from Rossville High School where he played football. He started a cricket hatchery in Rossville, selling them to local bait and tackle shops. He was the operations manager at the Chattanooga Times and worked to merge the Free Press and the Chattanooga Times to create...

Wayne Cecil Dewell

Wayne Cecil Dewell

Apr 21, 2023

Wayne Cecil Dewell of Ooltewah, Tennessee, passed away on April 21, 2023, at the age of 75. Wayne was born on January 21, 1948, in Lynchburg, Virginia, the son of Julian Dudley Dewell and Cassie Mae Brooks Dewell. Preceding Wayne in death are both his parents and a brother, Ricky Julian Dewell, and a niece.

He graduated...

Carl Raymond Kile

Carl Raymond Kile

Apr 15, 2023

Carl Raymond Kile, aged 80, peacefully slipped into the arms of Jesus on April 15, 2023. In his final moments, he was surrounded by his loving family.

Raymond was born August 31, 1942 and lived his entire life in Chattanooga, TN, aside from his four years of service in the United States Air Force in the 1960's....

Dale Arthur Kendle

Dale Arthur Kendle

Apr 12, 2023

Dale Arthur Kendle, 82, went home to be with his Lord on April 12, 2023. He was born in Paden City, WV to Melvin and Frances Kendle, the third of four boys.

He leaves behind his son, Andy (Evonne) Kendle; daughter, Beth (Tony) Widener; granddaughters, Brenna Widener and Maggie and Annie Kendle; elder brother, Earl Kendle, Sr....

William 'Bill' Harry Goodman

William 'Bill' Harry Goodman

Apr 10, 2023

William "Bill" Harry Goodman, 84, of McDonald, passed away, Monday, April 10, 2023 with his family by his side.

He was predeceased by his parents, George & Edna Goodman; brother, Gilbert Goodman; sister, Mary Beaver, all of North Carolina.

Survivors include his wife, Sue Goodman; daughter, Toni Davis; son, Brad (Jeannie) Goodman and two grandchildren....

Victor 'Vic' Edwin Weedman

Victor 'Vic' Edwin Weedman

Apr 8, 2023

Victor "Vic" Edwin Weedman of Soddy Daisy, Tennessee passed away on Saturday, April 8, 2023. He died at home, peacefully in his sleep of a heart attack.

Vic was born on December 24, 1963, in Santa Anna, Texas. He was the son of the late Marvin and Betty Weedman.

Vic was predeceased by his father,...

Lula Mae Johnson

Lula Mae Johnson

Apr 7, 2023

Lula Mae Johnson, age 83, of Apison, Tennessee, passed away Friday, April 7, 2023. Lula was born and raised in Cleveland, Tennessee, a daughter of Alvin and Mamie Oliver Godfrey. She married the love of her life, James Freddie Johnson. Lula retired from McKee Bakery after more than 55 years. She was predeceased by her husband, James Freddie Johnson;...

Susanne Mary Coburn

Susanne Mary Coburn

Apr 5, 2023

Susanne Mary Coburn age 75, went to be with the Lord April 5, 2023. Susanne was born January 20, 1948, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to the late Robert & Eunice Staats. Preceded in death by her brother, Michael Staats. She is survived by her husband, David Coburn of 53 years; sister, Kathy Staats of Cincinnati, OH; daughters, Mary Markcum &...

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