Obituaries

Chattanooga, Tennessee Obituaries

Delores Jean Ladd

Delores Jean Ladd

Nov 16, 2021

Delores 'Jean' Ladd, 80 of Chattanooga went to be with the Lord on November 16, 2021. She was born and lived in Chattanooga all of her life. She was attending Tyner High school in the 50s when she met and married the love of her life Earl William Ladd. 'Jean' as most people called her was very crafty and...

Carolyn Delores White

Carolyn Delores White

Nov 12, 2021

Carolyn Delores White, 74, of Chattanooga, TN, passed away unexpectedly, Friday, November 12, 2021. Carolyn was a longtime member of Terra Vista Baptist Church.

She was welcomed at the heavenly gates by her parents, Lewis & Charlotte Epperson.

Those left to cherish Carolyns memories include her husband of 54 years, Frank White; children, Bobby (Annette)...

William Ross Lowery

William Ross Lowery

Nov 7, 2021

William Ross Lowery, 65, of Chattanooga, passed away Sunday, November 7, 2021.

Timothy Wayne Cordova

Timothy Wayne Cordova

Nov 7, 2021

Timothy Wayne Cordova, 32, passed away Sunday, November 7, 2021.

Carolyn Ruth Griswold

Carolyn Ruth Griswold

Nov 3, 2021

Carolyn Ruth Hughett Griswold, 71, of Chattanooga, passed away Wednesday, November 3, 2021.

Steven Lee Womack

Steven Lee Womack

Nov 2, 2021

Steven Lee Womack, 70, of Chickamauga, passed away Tuesday, November 2, 2021.

Sylvan 'Van' James Sewell

Sylvan 'Van' James Sewell

Nov 1, 2021

Sylvan 'Van' James Sewell, 67, passed away October 31, 2021, in Chattanooga, Tenn.

Vans beloved parents, Robert W. Sewell and Betty Miller Sewell as well as his dear sister, Tonijane Reinbold predeceased their son and brother.

Uncannily prescient, at age four, Van announced from the stage of his church in his home of Columbus, Ind.,...

Toni Angela Walker

Toni Angela Walker

Oct 30, 2021

Toni Angela Ozzanto Walker, 67 of Rossville, went to heaven on Saturday, October 30, 2021.

She was predeceased by her parents, Anthony Angelo & Billie Ruth Bradley Ozzanto; sisters, Roxana Babb, Jane Bradley & Susan Biggs Elder; daughter, Laura Glyn Young; granddaughter, Skylar Faith Young; aunt/adopted mother, Barbara Bradley Buggs and best friend Pat Cooley.

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Barbara 'Bobbi' Lee Hodgdon

Barbara 'Bobbi' Lee Hodgdon

Oct 29, 2021

Barbara 'Bobbi' Lee Hodgdon, 73, of Chattanooga, TN went to be with the Lord, Friday, October 29, 2021. She loved dogs, especially, her pug , Max & her bichon, Princess.

She was predeceased by her husband, David Hodgdon; parents, Harry & Mary Black; brother, Harry "Buddy" Black, Jr.

She is survived by her daughter, Caryn...

John Richard Suiter

John Richard Suiter

Oct 24, 2021

John Richard Suiter, 68, of Augusta, Georgia, passed away Sunday, October 24, 2021.

William M. Woodliff

William M. Woodliff

Oct 24, 2021

It is with great sadness that the family of William M. Woodliff (a/k/a Mike Wood) shares the news of his passing on October 24, 2021, at the age of 72.

Mike was born in Birmingham, Alabama and lived most of his life in the Six Mile and Birmingham area until moving with his family to Chattanooga, Tennessee...

Wanda Marie Ruth

Wanda Marie Ruth

Oct 23, 2021

Wanda Ruth, 75, of Rossville, GA, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, October 23, 2021.

She was predeceased by her husband, George "Bob" Ruth; parents, Thomas & Sarah Barnes; brother, Franklin D. Barnes; sister, Margaret Barnes.

She is survived by her daughter, Teresa (Milton) Blevins; son, Thomas (Kim) Ruth; many grandchildren & great-grandchildren, which...

Amber Elizabeth Promise Jacobs

Amber Elizabeth Promise Jacobs

Oct 23, 2021

Amber Elizabeth Promise Jacobs, 15, of Ringgold, GA, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, October 23, 2021.

She was predeceased by her grandfathers, Douglas "Grandpa" Jacobs, Larry "Poppy" Burrows; siblings, Reece Tory Jacobs, Riley Kai Jacobs, John Anaiah Jacobs.

She is survived by her parents, Joshua & Rachel Jacobs; stepmom, Phakchayaporn Jacobs; brothers, Joshua...

Linda Williams

Linda Williams

Oct 23, 2021

Linda McDowell Williams 74, of Hixson TN, went to be with the Lord on October 23, 2021.

She is preceded in death by her father Fred Mcdowell, mother Florence McDowell, her sisters Diane McDowell, Betty McDowell, Cynthia Pearson, Bobbie Lewis, and brother James McDowell.

Survivors include her loving husband, Martin Williams, her daughters, Kim Miller...

Thomas Freeman Stamps

Thomas Freeman Stamps

Oct 21, 2021

Thomas Freeman Stamps, dedicated father, loving husband, and passionate grandfather, passed away on the morning of Thursday, October 21st. Tom succumbed to cancer but passed in his home, with loved ones, while sleeping. Tom was a beloved husband, father; grandfather, brother, son and friend.

Tom is survived by his darling wife and love of his life, Sandra...

Richard Lewis Croft, Sr.

Richard Lewis Croft, Sr.

Oct 21, 2021

Richard Lewis Croft, Sr., 79, of Ooltewah passed away on

Thursday, October 21 2021. He was retired from Kayo Oil

Company with 40 years of service.

He was predeceased by his parents Carl H. and Almedia

A. (Clark) Croft; wife, Linda Marlene (Gunter), Croft; sisters,

Lydia Hicks; Linda F...

Michael Dewayne Defriese

Michael Dewayne Defriese

Oct 20, 2021

Michael 'Mike' Dewayne DeFriese, 57, of Chattanooga went to be with the Lord Wednesday, October 20, 2021, after battling lung disease.

He is predeceased by his mother, Brenda Brooks; daughter, Tiffany DeFriese & sister, Cathy Witt O'Neal.

Survivors include his loving wife, Christine DeFriese; father, Bob DeFriese; sisters, Missy Smith (Ron Pritchard), brother, David Witt...

Betty Jane Fisher

Betty Jane Fisher

Oct 17, 2021

Betty Jane Fisher, 83, of Whitwell, TN passed away on Sunday, October 17th, 2021 at Parkridge Medical Center. Betty was born in St. Louis, MO in 1938. She was a member of Gospel Lighthouse Baptist Church. Betty moved from Cedar Lake, IN with her husband Jim in 1995. She lived in Tennessee for 26 years. She worked for Wal-Mart...

Joseph Edward 'Ed' Tallent

Joseph Edward 'Ed' Tallent

Oct 16, 2021

Joseph Edward 'Ed' Tallent, 81, of Chattanooga passed away Saturday, October 16, 2021.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Linda; his son, Andy (Mishelle) Tallent, all of Chattanooga; six grandchildren and his sister, Monica Jakes of Jacksonville, Florida, as well as several beloved in-laws.

Earlier in his life, Ed proudly served six...

Mary Patricia Cameron

Mary Patricia Cameron

Oct 15, 2021

Mary Patricia (Pat) Cameron, 83, passed away, Friday, October 15, 2021 in a local hospital. She was a resident of Apple Brook, Rossville, GA.

She was predeceased by her husband, William Marvin (Junior) Cameron; parents, James Authur Byrd & Charlcie Marie Byrd; sister, Jennifer Jean Wooten.

She is survived by her sister, Yvonne; daughter, Pam;...

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