Obituaries

Chattanooga, Tennessee Obituaries

Fred Bassom Millsaps

Fred Bassom Millsaps

Apr 8, 2022

Fred Bassom Millsaps passed away Friday, April 8, 2022 at the age of 71. He was a long time resident of Chattanooga, TN and was a graduate of East Ridge High School, Class of 1969. Fred was a manager at various Wendy's restaurants in the Chattanooga/North Georgia area. In his earlier career he was a DJ at WCPH 1220...

Dianne Adams

Dianne Adams

Apr 6, 2022

Dianne Adams, 70, of Lookout Mountain, GA, went home to be with her Savior, Wednesday, April 6, 2022. She owned & operated Ds Alterations in Saint Elmo for over forty years. She was a member of Lookout Mountain Presbyterian Church.

She was predeceased by her husband, George "Bill" Adams, Jr.; parents, Harry Davis & Margaret Davis; sister,...

Willie Etta Miller

Willie Etta Miller

Apr 6, 2022

Willie Etta Miller, 74, of Ooltewah, passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2022.

Willie was predeceased by her parents, Earl and Nannie Miller, Sr.; sister, Inez Harmon; brother, Maynard Miller; nephews, John Pittman, Jr., Larry Pittman & Sid Miller; sisters-in-law, Captola Miller & Dottie Miller and brother-in-law, John Pittman, Sr.

Survivors include her sister, Mary Pittman;...

Alton Lamar Pace

Alton Lamar Pace

Apr 5, 2022

Lamar Pace, 77, of Ooltewah, TN passed away on Tuesday, April 5, 2022.

He was a lifelong resident of Chattanooga and a 1962 graduate of City High School. Lamar enjoyed a 40-year career as a medical sales representative with McKesson Corporation earning numerous awards for his sales performance. A 30 year resident of WindStone, he actively served...

Dylan Cole Engle

Dylan Cole Engle

Apr 1, 2022

Dylan Cole Engle, 27, of Hixson, passed away, April 1, 2022. He was known by friends & family, as "Little Moon".

He was predeceased by his papaw, Pat Patterson; aunt, Sherry.

He is survived by his daughter, Evie "Bean" Engle; father, Bryan Engle; mother, Cindy Patterson; nanny, Linda Patterson; his love through thick & thicker,...

Floyd Greenleaf

Floyd Greenleaf

Apr 1, 2022

Floyd Lincoln Greenleaf, 90, of Hendersonville passed away Friday, April 1, 2022.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, May 15 from 2p.m. to 3p.m. at Collegedale SDA Church.

Interment will follow in Collegedale Memorial Park.

Dolores Mae Pangelinan

Dolores Mae Pangelinan

Mar 27, 2022

Dolores Pangelinan, 88, of Chattanooga, passed away, March 27, 2022.

She was predeceased by her parents.

Survivors include her daughter, Ramona Pangelinan; grandchildren, Ryan Pangelinan, Benjamin Pangelinan, Emily Pangelinan; great-grandchild, Emilia Pangelinan.

David William Russell

David William Russell

Mar 26, 2022

David William "Davey Crickett" Russell, 94, of Apison, TN, journey ended on Saturday, March 26, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. He was a member & caretaker of the Apison Seventh-Day Adventist Church & School. Thanks to the generosity of O.D. McKee in 1969, he was able to fulfill his life partners dream of raising their family in Collegedale, TN. He...

Stephen Karl 'Steve' Rachels

Stephen Karl 'Steve' Rachels

Mar 25, 2022

Stephen Karl "Steve" Rachels, 58, of Chattanooga, TN passed away Friday, March 25th after a brief bout with lung cancer.

Steve was born October 8th, 1963 to George and Edna (Dennis) Rachels in Lubbock TX. Although he lived in many places, he called Chattanooga home for the majority of his life.

He was preceded in...

Jimmy Leon Proctor

Jimmy Leon Proctor

Mar 25, 2022

Jimmy Leon Proctor, 83, went to meet his Lord and Savior on March 25, 2022 surrounded by his family.

He was born to Addie Jane and Homer Proctor in Ashport, Tennessee. His family moved to Compton, California where he graduated from Compton High School. During this time, he learned to play the guitar and became a talented...

Karen H. Fisher

Karen H. Fisher

Mar 14, 2022

Karen Fisher entered her heavenly home on March 14 from her earthly home under the care of her family and hospice. She was born to the Rev. and Mrs. Kenneth A. Horner, Jr. in Philadelphia PA on January 26, 1948. She grew up in Wilmington, DE. She came to know Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior as a...

Michael Larry Jarrell

Michael Larry Jarrell

Mar 10, 2022

Michael Larry Jarrell, 19, of Soddy-Daisy, TN, passed away suddenly Thursday, March 10, 2022.

Born to Michelle and Larry Jarrell, Sr. in Louisiana on May 6, 2002. Michael moved to Tennessee in 2017 to live with his sister, Cassie and brother-in-law, Zach Camp to finish school. He graduated from Soddy-Daisy High School in 2021.

He...

Marion Joseph 'Bubba' Sherrill

Marion Joseph 'Bubba' Sherrill

Mar 5, 2022

Marion Joseph "Bubba" Sherrill, 85, of Chattanooga, went home to be with his Heavenly Father, Saturday, March 5, 2022. Bubba retired from DuPont after 36 years. He was a long-time member of Hixson United Methodist Church and attended Red Bank High School.

He was predeceased by his parents, Harry & Josephine Sherrill; twin sister, Mary Ann Wells;...

Stanton Lynn Debord

Stanton Lynn Debord

Mar 3, 2022

Stanton Lynn DeBord died suddenly on March 3, 2022 at a local hospital.

Stan was born on January 15, 1955. He was the only child of James Oliver DeBord and Bobbie McDaniel DeBord, both deceased.

From the playing field at the University of Georgia to armchair analyst alongside Paul Finebaum, Stan loved college football. He...

Joe Ann 'Joey' Devivo

Joe Ann 'Joey' Devivo

Mar 2, 2022

Joe Ann "Joey" DeVivo, born January 7, 1940 in Council Grove, Kansas went home to be with the Lord March 2, 2022 in Chattanooga, Tennessee after her battle with cancer.

She is preceded in death by her father, Virgil Lewis Saunders; mother, George Ann (St. John) Morgan; many aunts and uncles, Loraine Mason, Albert St. John, Esther...

Sandra Leadean Bonner-Rice

Sandra Leadean Bonner-Rice

Feb 26, 2022

Sandra Leadean Bonner-Rice, 36, of Chattanooga, TN, went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, February 26, 2022. She will be deeply missed.

Survivors include her husband, Monetree Rice; children, Kelsy Lawson, Henley Clark; sisters, Joi Marie Bonner, Elizabeth (Matthew) Fowler; parents, Debbie & Alvin T. Bonner, Jr.; grandparents, Alvin & Edna Bonner, Sr.; uncle & aunt,...

William Thomas 'Bill' Devries

William Thomas 'Bill' Devries

Feb 24, 2022

William Thomas "Bill" DeVries, 76, of Chattanooga, passed away, Thursday, February 24, 2022. He was loved by his family & friends. He loved his grandchildren. He was a proud United States Marine. He was wounded in Vietnam and received a Purple Heart. He was Past Master of Daisy F & AM # 706. He was a member of Alhambra...

William Aaron Gauntt

William Aaron Gauntt

Feb 24, 2022

William Aaron Gauntt (USAF, Lt. Col, ret.), of Lookout Mountain, Tennessee, went to Heaven on February 24, 2022, surrounded by his family and his beloved dog, Gracie.

Born May 15, 1945 in Greenville, TX and raised in Mount Pleasant, TX. "Bill" was a 1968 graduate of the United States Air Force Academy. As a Captain and pilot...

Mugsy Dean Gregory

Mugsy Dean Gregory

Feb 23, 2022

Mugsy Dean Gregory, 60, passed away February 23, 2022 at a local hospital.

Mugsy graduated from Lookout Valley High School in 1979. Mugsy enjoyed playing basketball, baseball and other various sports.

Mugsy was predeceased by his mother, Jo Nelle Reed and close friends, Theo, Ruby and Beulah.

He is survived by his sister,...

Cathy Louise Vick

Cathy Louise Vick

Feb 22, 2022

Cathy Louise Vick, 69, of Chattanooga passed away February 22, 2022.

Survivors include her sons, Frederick and Harold; daughter, Lenora and granddaughter, Sophia.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, March 5, 2022 in Brainerd Hills Church of God from 1p.m. to 3p.m. The Rev. Dwight Henderson will conduct the service at 3p.m. in the...

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