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