Obituaries

Chattanooga, Tennessee Obituaries

Patsy Lee Thornton

Patsy Lee Thornton

Aug 24, 2025

Loved Being a Wife, Mom, Sister and Grandmother (Nana) Patsy Lee Landers Thornton,74, of Rossville, Georgia, passed away, Sunday, August 24th, 2025 surrounded by her family. Patsy was born July 7, 1951, to the late Frank and Mary Landers. Patsy married her high school sweetheart Skip Thornton. Together they had 2 boys, Michael and Jason Thornton, which they loved more...

Delores Jean Mountz

Delores Jean Mountz

Aug 21, 2025

Delores Jean Mountz passed away August 21, 2025. She was one of five children born to D.I. and Catherine Rhodes of Dayton, VA. She graduated from Turner Ashby High School and Washington Missionary College in 1959 with a B.S. degree in Nursing. In 1958, she married Richard Larry Mountz, and they made home in Takoma Park, MD, Dayton, VA, Worthington,...

Tommy Kenneth Watts

Tommy Kenneth Watts

Aug 18, 2025

Tommy Kenneth Watts, 77, of Rossville, GA passed away on August 18, 2025. Tommy was a minister of the Gospel and a member Joyful Sound Church of God. Tommy hosted a radio ministry that aired on Sunday afternoons at 4p.m. on WJOC 1490 a.m. He will be missed. He was predeceased by his brothers, Leon Watts and Billy Watts and...

Joe Arnold Cochran

Joe Arnold Cochran

Aug 18, 2025

J. Arnold Cochran, 94, of Chattanooga, passed away Monday, August 18, 2025. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army. He was born in Apalachee, Georgia and in 1947 was excited to move to Collegedale to attend Southern Missionary College. Due to his southern drawl, his fellow classmates gave him the nick-name "Apalachee" where sometimes they would shorten it...

Linda Penton Hansen

Linda Penton Hansen

Aug 16, 2025

Linda Penton Hansen, 80, recently of Chattanooga, TN, and previously of West Columbia, SC, traded earth for heaven on Saturday, August 16, 2025. Born in Gatesville, TX, she was the first child of the late Marshall and Elizabeth Thomas Penton. After her fathers honorable discharge from the army at the end of World War II, Linda grew up in Chattanooga,...

William David Witt

William David Witt

Aug 14, 2025

William David Witt, Sr., 77, of Tellico Plains, TN, passed away, Thursday, August 14, 2025. He grew up in Chattanooga and graduated from Notre Dame High School. He went to work for Norfolk Southern. He retired as derailment specialist. He loved camping. He predeceased by his parents, Jewell Francis Witt, Regis F. Witt; daughter Cathy Witt. Survivors include his son,...

Daisy Barbara Valenzuela Vives

Daisy Barbara Valenzuela Vives

Aug 11, 2025

Daisy Barbara Valenzuela Vives passed away aged 58 on August 11, 2025 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. She was born on December 4th, 1966 in La Habana, Cuba to Carlos Manuel Alejandro Valenzuela (father) and Olivia Vives (mother). From a young age, Daisy brought joy to those around her, excelling in social and cultural activities like dancing, acting,...

Bonnie Lucinda White

Bonnie Lucinda White

Aug 10, 2025

Bonnie George White, a Chattanooga native, passed away on August 10 following a lengthy illness. She is survived by her daughter Laurie; son David (Lindsey); sister Carolee Reynolds; nephews Michael O'Neill (Lin) and Mark O'Neill (Jeff); niece Donna Hollars (Jody); a great-niece and several great-nephews. Bonnie was a beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend, and will be deeply missed. She...

Sandra Kay Burnett

Sandra Kay Burnett

Aug 7, 2025

Sandra Kay Burnett, 66, of La Fayette, Georgia, went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, August 7, 2025. Her biggest passion was her grandchildren. She enjoyed playing games, gardening and cooking. She was predeceased by her parents; children, Autumn Burnett, Jeremy Adam Hicks; sisters, Millie Owens, Debbie Horn, Lisa Owens. Survivors include her son, Shawn Hicks; grandchildren, Kayleigha Billings,...

Elisa Ann Hobgood

Elisa Ann Hobgood

Jul 30, 2025

Elisa Ann Hobgood (Daniel) of Flintstone, GA was born in Chattanooga, TN on May 18, 1963, took her last fighting breath on July 30, 2025 surrounded by her loving daughters, son-in-laws, and mother. Elisa went to Lakeview High School, class of 1982. As a child, she was a little dancing queen. In her youth, she enjoyed playing basketball, tennis, and...

Joyce Carter  Johnson

Joyce Carter Johnson

Jul 22, 2025

It is with a heavy heart that we share the news of Joyce Johnson's passing. She left us peacefully on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, surrounded by family. Joyce faced a tough but short battle with cancer, and she did so with incredible strength. For most of her life, Joyce resided in the North Georgia and East Ridge, Tennessee areas. She...

Tommy Franklin Crangle

Tommy Franklin Crangle

Jul 20, 2025

Tommy Crangle, 80, left this earthly life on July 20, 2025, and is now in the presence of Jesus. He was surrounded by family who loved him immensely, including his children and wife of 30 years. Tommy grew up on a farm in West Tennessee. A Baptist by practice, he loved and followed Jesus. He was a licensed professional engineer...

Brad Lee Snow

Brad Lee Snow

Jul 17, 2025

Brad Lee Snow, 64 years old of Harrison died suddenly and unexpectedly on July 17, 2025 at PARKRIDGE hospital in Chattanooga, TN. Born as Timothy Wayne Snow on July 2, 1961 in Ft Oglethorpe, GA to the late Norma and George Snow. He would later, very proudly save his money up to have his name changed legally to Brad Lee...

Edna Joy Bonner

Edna Joy Bonner

Jul 11, 2025

Edna Bonner, 79, of Harrison, Tennessee, went to be with Jehovah, Friday, July 11, 2025. She was a former member and President of the Brainerd Optimist Club. She was a volunteer at Harrison Elementary School for several years. She was predeceased by her parents; sons, Alvin Bonner, Jr., Vincent Bonner; and several sisters; granddaughter, Sandra Bonner. Survivors include her husband...

Charles Laverne Wilson

Charles Laverne Wilson

Jul 3, 2025

Charles Laverne Wilson Jr., age 87, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, passed away Wednesday, July 2, 2025. Charles was originally from Wellsboro, PA and moved his family to Chattanooga in 1974. He was a member of Heritage Baptist Church in Chattanooga, TN. He worked for Trinity Baptist Church and Christian School as well as Shenandoah Baptist Ministries. He was predeceased by his...

Joyce Elise Wever

Joyce Elise Wever

Jul 2, 2025

Joyce Elise Wever, 90 of Ooltewah, Tennessee died on Wednesday, July 2, 2025.

Nadira C Joseph

Nadira C Joseph

Jul 1, 2025

Caring, loving daughter, sister, sister in-law, aunt, mom, mother in-law, grandmother, great grandmother, & a faithful wife Nadira Joseph was born at Pakistan. She always took her time to pray for others. She had a strong faith in the Lord also. She was a dedicated teacher & principal at Pakistan. She had a good relationship with her students & colleagues....

Carolyn Ruth Ragan

Carolyn Ruth Ragan

Jun 29, 2025

In Loving Memory of Carolyn Ruth Ragan, February 16th, 1953 to June 29th, 2025. Chattanooga, Tennessee "The memory of the righteous is a blessing." - Proverbs 10:7 With deep love and gratitude, we remember the life of Carolyn Ruth Ragan-a devoted wife, loving mother, and cherished grandmother. Carolyn had a remarkable gift for nurturing young hearts and minds. As a...

Jerry Lou Scott

Jerry Lou Scott

Jun 27, 2025

Jerry Lou Scott was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Wilbern and Jewell Segars. She passed away peacefully on June 27, 2025, at the age of 93. She is predeceased by three sisters, Joan Ford, Shirley Smith and Nancy Rogers, two brothers, Wayne and Charles, and her parents. She is also predeceased by her husband of more than 70 years,...

Phyllis  Guille Rue Henry

Phyllis Guille Rue Henry

Jun 25, 2025

Phyllis Guille Rue Henry from McDonald's TN, passed away June 25th. She was born on Grindstone Mountain on August 27, 1934 to James N and Phyllis Ann Rue. She spent her career at Dixie yarns as an executive secretary. Phyllis loved animals and growing flowers. Private service to be determined.

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