Obituaries

Chattanooga, Tennessee Obituaries

Eric Bruce Arp

Eric Bruce Arp

Dec 23, 2025

Eric Bruce "Pete" Arp, of Georgetown, TN, passed away Tuesday, December 23, 2025. He was 87. He was at home, surrounded by his family, after a hard‑fought battle with Parkinson's and other health issues. He is now at peace with his son, Chip. He retired early from Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 43 after 39 years. After retiring from Plumbers and...

Brent Nealson Cox

Brent Nealson Cox

Dec 21, 2025

Brent Nealson Cox was born in Montgomery, Alabama, with a bunch of nines: 9/9/72, 9:42 pm, weighed 9 pounds. His parents were Wallace Oneal Cox and Janice Sue Conerly. Graduated from Bass Memorial Academy in 1991, attended Southern Adventist University from 1991 to '92, and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in finance from Auburn University at Montgomery in 2006....

Francis Clay Seneker

Francis Clay Seneker

Dec 19, 2025

The Reverend Francis Clay Seneker was taken into the Eternal Kingdom Friday, December 19, 2025, to receive the fullness of God's Promise of Grace, to all who trust and believe in Him. Clay always felt blessed that his life had consisted of as much variety as it did. He enlisted into the U. S. Army Reserves in 1957, his junior...

Wendy Lea Murray

Wendy Lea Murray

Dec 16, 2025

Wendy Lea Murray, 65, of Rossville, Georgia, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, December 16, 2025. She was a Christian and of the Baptist faith. For 30 years Wendy served as a nurse at Erlanger Health, a career she truly loved and embraced as her calling. She cared for her patients with skill, kindness, and unwavering empathy, often going...

Betty Jane Cresswell

Betty Jane Cresswell

Dec 8, 2025

Betty Jane Taylor Cresswell was called home on December 8, 2025 to spend eternity with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in whom she placed her trust for salvation in 1954. Born October 5th, 1930 in Alpharetta Ga. as the youngest of two girls to Herman and Gertrude Taylor. The family moved to St.Elmo, Tennessee sometime around 1940 to work...

Richard Anthony Jones

Richard Anthony Jones

Dec 4, 2025

Richard Anthony Jones Sr, 71, of East Ridge, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2025. He was a member of Bartlebaugh Baptist Church. He loved Tennessee Football and Bowling. He worked in heavy duty truck parts most of his life. He was predeceased by his parents, Robert Louis Jones and Elizabeth Murphy Hall, Step Daughter Brittany Taylor. Survivors include...

Joanne Gilliland Whitehead

Joanne Gilliland Whitehead

Dec 4, 2025

JoAnne Gilliland Whitehead, 91, from Hixson, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on December 4, 2025. She was born in Chattanooga Tennessee on July 23, 1934, and graduated from Central High School. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frederick Carlos (Buck) and Marjorie (Jo) Gilliland; brother Frederick Carlos (Bucky) Gilliland III, and former husband Paul W. Whitehead. She is survived...

Harold Newton Nelson

Harold Newton Nelson

Nov 30, 2025

Harold Newton Nelson, 79, of Ringgold, Georgia, went home, Sunday, November 30, 2025. He was a member of Pathway Baptist Church. He loved Georgia Football and race cars. He enjoyed going to the races. He was predeceased by his parents Isaac Newton Nelson & Margaret Holcomb Nelson; son, Timothy Tyrone Nelson; sister, Ann Hayes. Survivors include his wife of 59...

Casey Michelle Darley

Casey Michelle Darley

Nov 24, 2025

Casey Michelle Darley Crane, age 42, passed away on November 24, 2025. She was a resident of Chattanooga, Tennessee. Casey was born in Waycross, Georgia, to her mother Peggy Stewart Darley (Ricky Johnson) of Apison, Tennessee, and the late Henry Mitchell Darley. She is survived by her two sons, Ethan Crane of Apison, Tennessee, and Caleb Crane of Gainesville, Georgia;...

Shelah Kay Wilson

Shelah Kay Wilson

Nov 22, 2025

Shelah Kay Wilson, age 66, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, passed away Saturday, November 22, 2025. She was predeceased by Survivors include he

Joanne Smith

Joanne Smith

Nov 21, 2025

Joanne B. Smith, born October 24, 1955, passed peacefully on November 21, 2025. A devoted wife, loving mother, cherished grandmother, and proud great-grandmother, Joanne affected the lives of all who knew her with her kindness, strength, and unwavering love for her family. Joanne is survived by her five children, fifteen grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren, each of whom brought great joy...

Linda Walker

Linda Walker

Nov 18, 2025

Linda N. Walker, age 92, passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at a local nursing home. She was born August 30, 1933, in Chattanooga, TN, to Phoshion W. Nash and Rosie Downey Nash. She is survived by her daughter, Annette (Kenneth) Hix; granddaughter, Frances (Willie) Smith; grandsons, Frank and Lebron Hix; great-granddaughter, Shelby Hix and great-great granddaughter, Addison. She...

Patrick Mansfield

Patrick Mansfield

Nov 11, 2025

Patrick Mansfield, 79, passed away peacefully at home Tuesday, November 11, 2025 after an extended illness. He is preceded in death by his parents Garnett and Katherine Mansfield and brother Harry Mansfield. Mr. Mansfield is survived by his loving faming including Shelia Mansfield, children Mikki (Roger) Sylvester, Parrish (Kendra) Mansfield, Joe (Jennifer) Mansfield and brother Michael Mansfield; eight grandchildren -...

Wanda Inez Weaver

Wanda Inez Weaver

Nov 7, 2025

Wanda Huff Weaver, 91, of Harrison, Tennessee, passed away Friday, November 7, 2025. She was born August 05, 1934 to Horace and Mamie Louise Davis Huff and she was raised in the Watering Trough and Kings Point area of East Chattanooga. She was a Teamster and retired from Royal Desoto. She was a member of Terra Vista Baptist Church. She...

Thomas Hames

Thomas Hames

Nov 1, 2025

Thomas Hames, age 64, of Tunnel Hill, Georgia, passed away Saturday, November 1, 2025. Thomas was always the life of the party, never met a stranger, and cared for people deeply. He was not afraid to disagree, letting everyone know just how he felt. He was predeceased by his mother, Margie Ann Bridges; father, Joe Thomas Bridges; several uncles, aunts,...

Terry Wayne Cox

Terry Wayne Cox

Oct 26, 2025

Terry Wayne Cox, age 79, died at the Tennessee Veteran's home in Cleveland, TN, on October 26. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy. Born in Chattanooga to the late William (Bill) and Evelyn Cox, Wayne was a graduate of Chattanooga High School. While serving in the navy, he attended Opticianry School at the Naval Medical Institute in...

Jordan Daniel Lagraff

Jordan Daniel Lagraff

Oct 26, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our son, Jordan LaGraff, age 44, on Sunday October 26th. Jordan touched many lives throughout his life despite never saying a word. He engendered love and compassion by the many people caring for him. His expressive eyes, bright smile, and endless energy will be a memory for all who...

Peter Eric Henley

Peter Eric Henley

Oct 9, 2025

Peter Eric Henley, born June 1, 1959, went to live on in Heaven on October 9, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Helen Henley, and is survived by his children, Claire Henley Miller, Peter Eric Henley Jr., and Locksley Scott Henley; his grandchildren, Levi, Virginia, Oliver, and Ivy Miller, and...

William Roy Krause

William Roy Krause

Oct 7, 2025

William Roy Krause, 83, of Trenton, GA, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, October 7, 2025. He was a member of Simpson United Methodist Church in Rossville, GA. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. If you knew Roy, you knew he loved to talk. Survivors include his children, Amanda (John) Webster, Kim Smith, Sean (Kim) Krause; four...

Tommy Jefferson Lolley

Tommy Jefferson Lolley

Oct 7, 2025

Tommy Jefferson Lolley, age 71, of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away Tuesday, October 7, 2025. He was predeceased by his parents, Elbert Lewis Lolley and Vonnie Lucille Kent Lolley; brothers, Lewis Lolley, Alexander Lolley, and Stanley Lolley. Survivors include his significant other, Sheila Estes; sister, Rebecca Lolley; nieces and nephews, Lee Lolley, Jessica Parks, , David Lolley, Chris Lolley, Mack Stewart,...

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