Obituaries

Chattanooga, Tennessee Obituaries

Joel Franklin Baxley

Joel Franklin Baxley

Dec 8, 2020

"The completion of your life is about to be reached.You are just about to enter the Real World. I look forward to seeing you there." JFB

Dr. Joel F. Baxley, EdD, entered THIS earthly world on October 9, 1969, but made his grand entrance into the Real World on the night of December 8, 2020. His wife...

Henry 'Hank' Ross Bradford Jr

Henry 'Hank' Ross Bradford Jr

Dec 8, 2020

Henry "Hank" Bradford Jr., 59, of Soddy-Daisy went to be with the Lord Tuesday, December 8, 2020.

He was predeceased by his parents, Henry & Sue Bradford; siblings, D.D. & Tony Bradford.

Survivors include his wife, Kathy Bradford; daughter, Emily Perry; sons, Kyle & Will Perry; brother, Allen (Christy) Campbell & children; niece, Stormy Morel;...

Thomas Byron Sleepe

Thomas Byron Sleepe

Dec 7, 2020

Thomas Byron Sleepe, 77, of Fort Oglethorpe, passed away Monday, December 7, 2020.

William Oswald Holder

William Oswald Holder

Dec 5, 2020

William O. Holder, age 87, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, passed away at 5:18 am on Saturday December 5, 2020, at NHC of Chattanooga. 'Bill' was born on McCallie Ave, Chattanooga, TN on August 16,1933, the only child of Clarence and Emma Holder. He met his wife in Miami, Florida and they were married on July 22, 1956. He was a...

Nancey Evelyn Wilkes

Nancey Evelyn Wilkes

Dec 3, 2020

Nancy Evelyn Chadwick Wilkes, 86, of Harrison, Tennessee took the Lord's hand and he led her into heaven on December 3, 2020. Born to the late Nell Shankles Chadwick and Preston Edward Chadwick on February 5, 1934 in Valley Head, Alabama. She is predeceased by the love of her life, husband Harold Brice Wilkes. Her brother, Berlis Chadwick, sister...

Timothy Lee Edwards

Timothy Lee Edwards

Dec 2, 2020

On Wednesday, December 2, 2020, Timothy L. Edwards, loving husband, father, and grandfather died from a short battle with aggressive cancer. He is survived by his wife Kathy; children Chris, Jennifer, Josh, and Justin; and grandchildren Emma, Rory, Indigo, Amy, and Lydia.

Tim was born in Charlotte, NC. He attended North Mecklenburg High School and entered trade...

Robert Oliver Barker

Robert Oliver Barker

Dec 1, 2020

Robert Oliver Barker, 63, of Chattanooga, passed away Monday, December 1, 2020.

Florence Eva Storch

Florence Eva Storch

Dec 1, 2020

Florence Eva Miller Storch, 82, of Chattanooga, passed away Tuesday, December 1, 2020.

Our mom, Florence Eva Storch, was born on October 14, 1938, in Canton Ohio to Henry and Frankie Miller. With three brothers, Mom held her own, and she truly was the reason the family stayed close after the passing of their parents. She graduated...

Micheal Anson Parish

Micheal Anson Parish

Nov 30, 2020

Micheal Anson Parish passed from this life to be in the presence of our Lord on Monday, November 30, 2020 (2Cor5:8). As a disciple of Jesus, Mr. Parish devoted his life to sharing the gospel. As a young man, after his service as a Corpsman in U.S. Navy, he followed, in obedience, to full time ministry as an evangelist....

Carleen Elizabeth Dobbins

Carleen Elizabeth Dobbins

Nov 28, 2020

Carleen Elizabeth Eakes Dobbins, 92, of Palmer, TN, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 28, 2020. She was a member of Cumberland Presbyterian Church. She was employed by Brock Candy for 18 years.

She was predeceased by her parents; brothers, Robert Eakes, James Eakes; sister, Donna Eakes.

She is survived by her...

Raeletta Kathryn Burton

Raeletta Kathryn Burton

Nov 27, 2020

Raeletta K Burton, 74, of Cleveland, passed away Friday, November 27, 2020.

David Lamar Wilson

David Lamar Wilson

Nov 25, 2020

David Lamar Wilson, of Chattanooga, went home to be with the Lord on November 25th. He was 80 years old.

David was born August 6, 1940 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He was a wonderful husband, dad, father in law, uncle, brother, grandfather and great grandfather.

His life was radically changed when he met King Jesus as...

James Michael Penney

James Michael Penney

Nov 25, 2020

James Michael 'Jim' Penney, 69, of Chattanooga, passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2020 surrounded by family.

Jim was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee on July 20th 1951. He Joined the United States Army, at the age of 17 and left for the Vietnam War the month of his 18th birthday. Jim was stationed in Germany, Vietnam and then...

Betty Joyce Eller

Betty Joyce Eller

Nov 25, 2020

Betty Joyce Bell Eller, 82, of Lookout Valley took the hand of Jesus on Wednesday, November 25, 2020. She was a long time member of the Cowboy Calvary Church. She retired from Zayres Department Store and pursued her dream of becoming a nurse, at the age of 54 finishing in the top of her class. She retired from Hamilton...

Allen Wayne Pollard

Allen Wayne Pollard

Nov 25, 2020

Allen W. "Bobo" Pollard, 67, passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at his home in Red Bank.

He was predeceased by his parents, Mr. & Mrs. Henry Pollard of Chattanooga; brothers, Jerry (Amy) Pollard, Garry (Dirkey) Pollard.

Jay Darel Honeycutt

Jay Darel Honeycutt

Nov 22, 2020

Jay Darel Honeycutt, 58, of Milner, Georgia, passed away Sunday, November 22, 2020.

Marcie Lynn Green

Marcie Lynn Green

Nov 18, 2020

Marcie Lynn Skelf Green, 55, of Ringgold passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2020.

Michael Joe Williams

Michael Joe Williams

Nov 16, 2020

Michael Joe Williams, 72, of Chattanooga, passed away Monday, November 16, 2020. He was the son of the late Billy W. Collier and Dorothy Collier of Stillwater, OK.

He is survived by his wife Nancy Guenther of 26 years; three sons, Billy Williams, Howard Williams and Chris Williams; two daughters Jennifer Ferguson and Stephanie Beckham; three brothers,...

Joseph John Schaefer

Joseph John Schaefer

Nov 13, 2020

Joseph John Schaefer, 80, of Rossville, passed away Friday, November 13, 2020.

Edward Neil Heath

Edward Neil Heath

Nov 12, 2020

Edward Neil Heath, 51, of Wrightsville, GA, passed away Thursday, November 12, 2020.

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