Obituaries

Chattanooga, Tennessee Obituaries

Shirley Ann Ramsey

Shirley Ann Ramsey

Mar 18, 2021

Shirley Ann (Durham) Ramsey, 83, of Lupton City, went to be with the Lord, Thursday, March18, 2021. She loved her family, church, puzzles & camping.

She was predeceased by her mother & step-father, Gladys & Vernon Sexton; father, Wallace Durham; brothers, Richard Durham, David Durham; sister, Barbara Tarpley & daughter, Judy Dotson.

Survivors include her...

Richard Bradley Demchuk

Richard Bradley Demchuk

Mar 17, 2021

Richard Bradley Demchuk, 66, of Hixson, passed away Wednesday, March 17, 2021.

Roger Allen Marckel

Roger Allen Marckel

Mar 13, 2021

Roger Allen ("Tub") Marckel passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday, March 13, surrounded by his family. He was born on December 29, 1935 in Toledo, Ohio where he married his loving wife Jo Anne (Hiatt) and raised five children before moving to Chattanooga, TN in 1999. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, he worked hard...

Danny Lee Vickers

Danny Lee Vickers

Mar 11, 2021

Danny Lee Vickers, 62, of Chattanooga passed away Thursday, March 11, 2021.

Jackie Frank Griggs

Jackie Frank Griggs

Mar 11, 2021

Jackie Frank Griggs, lovingly known as "Coach", 76, of Ooltewah, went to sleep in the Lord, Thursday, March11, 2021. He was a Seventh-Day Adventist all of his life & always shared the Lord in his own way. Jack made the world a kinder, brighter & better place.

He loved all sports, especially the Notre Dame fighting Irish.....

Martha Rushann Thomas

Martha Rushann Thomas

Mar 8, 2021

Martha Rushann Thomas, 64, of Spring City, passed away Monday, March 8, 2021.

Christopher Lynn Wright

Christopher Lynn Wright

Mar 5, 2021

Christopher Lynn Wright, 41, of Chattanooga, went to be with the Lord, Friday, March 5, 2021. He was of the Baptist faith. He was a loving father.

He was predeceased by his grandfathers, Ed Wyrick & Harry Lynn Wright; uncle, David Wyrick.

Survivors include his children, Hailey, Landyn & Addison; mother, Karen Wyrick, father, John...

Robert Thomas Hall

Robert Thomas Hall

Mar 5, 2021

Robert Thomas Hall, 40, of Hixson, passed away Friday, March 5, 2021.

James Everett Elkins

James Everett Elkins

Mar 1, 2021

James Everett Elkins, 81, of Chattanooga, passed away Monday, March 1, 2021. He is

survived by 3 Daughters and 2 Sons, Lynda (Elkins) Karm, Yvonne Elkins, Krystal (Elkins) Irwin,

David Elkins, James Elkins, and 12 Grandchildren.

Billy Joelin Woods

Billy Joelin Woods

Feb 27, 2021

Billy J. "Jody" Woods, 43, passed away on Feb, 27 2021. Born to Brenda and Larry Woods on April 7, 1977. He was a lifelong resident of Chattanooga, TN. He attended Ooltewah High School class of "96".

He was preceded in death by his father, Larry E. Woods and grandmother, Roberta Boyd.

He will be...

Gloria Sue Hunt

Gloria Sue Hunt

Feb 26, 2021

Gloria Sue (Garner) Hunt, 88, of Chattanooga, went to be the Lord on Friday, February 26, 2021. A 1950 graduate of Tyner and former DuPont employee, Gloria loved organizing her Tyner class reunions. Her hobbies demonstrated her excellent skills at crochet, needlepoint, and cross-stitch. She was also skilled at word puzzles. Devotion to friends and family was paramount in...

Alonzo 'Earl' Ritchey

Alonzo 'Earl' Ritchey

Feb 26, 2021

Alonzo "Earl" Ritchey, 70, of Harrison, passed away Friday, February 26, 2021.

He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, going to the American Legion in Cleveland, TN and dancing.

He was predeceased by his parents, Alonzo and Jewel Ritchey; sister, Janice Sharp and grandson, Tyler Ritchey.

Survivors include his daughters, Julie...

Kenneth Winston Woody

Kenneth Winston Woody

Feb 23, 2021

Kenneth Winston Woody, 80, of Cleveland, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, February 23, 2021. He was of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Joann Woody; daughter, Angel Woody-Cross; grandson, Logan Cross.

Robert William Clemons, Jr.

Robert William Clemons, Jr.

Feb 23, 2021

Robert William Clemons Jr, 67, passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 after a brief illness at the Chattanooga hospital in Tennessee. He was born in Little Falls NY on August 14,1953. He is the son of the late Edna Barnes Clemons Walts, and Robert William Clemons Sr.

He was predeceased by a step- father Phylo Walts,...

Timothy Stirling Von Hollen

Timothy Stirling Von Hollen

Feb 21, 2021

Timothy Stirling Von Hollen, 60, passed away Sunday February 21, 2021 at his home. A celebration of Tims life will be held from 2:30 - 5:00 on Sunday March 14th at the Soddy Daisy Community Center. He is survived by his companion Tina Barger; children Megan, Ryan, and Leland; sister Camilla Von Hollen Swope.

Services Celebration of Life...

Mary Markham Fulghum

Mary Markham Fulghum

Feb 19, 2021

Mary Wilson Fulghum, 95 of Chattanooga, TN. was welcomed into The Lords Kingdom on February 19, 2021.

Mary was born on August 13, 1925 - on a farm in Monroe County Tennessee - to the late Robert and Lorena Wilson of Sweetwater, TN.

She was proceeded in death by her husband Maj. George L Fulghum...

Melvin Stanley Burrows

Melvin Stanley Burrows

Feb 11, 2021

Melvin Stanley Burrows, 79, of East Ridge, passed away Thursday, February 11, 2021.

A graveside service will take place on Monday, February 15 at Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Rising Fawn, Georgia at 2p.m.

Services Graveside Service Monday February 15, 2021 2:00 PM Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Georgia

Preston Kentt Highsmith

Preston Kentt Highsmith

Feb 8, 2021

Born December 6, 1955, Preston, aka, Kentt, met his Lord and Savior on February 8, 2021 after battling a lengthy illness.

He volunteered with the STARS Rescue Squad for fourteen years. He had a huge personality and loved having conversations/debates. Preston would always end those with a "Have a blessed day". We smile knowing he is truly...

Mark Anthony Wilder

Mark Anthony Wilder

Feb 5, 2021

Mark Anthony Wilder, 56, of Hixson, passed away Friday, February 5, 2021.

John Mccall Brown

John Mccall Brown

Feb 5, 2021

John McCall Brown, 67, of Hixson, passed away Friday, February 5, 2021.

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