Obituaries

Chattanooga, Tennessee Obituaries

Betty Thompson Mcgraw

Betty Thompson Mcgraw

Jun 28, 2020

Betty Thompson McGraw, 79, of Hixson, passed away, Sunday, June 28, 2020. She was a great mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. She loved to travel. She will be greatly missed.

She was born in northwest Alabama in a small farming community. Betty met James Earl McGraw on their 1957 senior trip to Washington, DC. They were married...

Carolyn Lee Shetter

Carolyn Lee Shetter

Jun 26, 2020

Carolyn Lee Adair Shetter, 77, of Apison, passed away Friday, June 26, 2020.

She was a 1961 graduate of Chattanooga City High School. She retired from Regions bank after 30 years of service and was of the Christian Faith. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and will be greatly missed by all who knew and...

Mark Dwayne Overstreet

Mark Dwayne Overstreet

Jun 24, 2020

Mark Dwayne Overstreet, 49 of Chattanooga, TN, was called to eternal rest on June 24, 2020. Mark was born April 24, 1971 in Aiken, SC and moved to Chattanooga in 2000 to start a family with Penni Swainston.

As we mourn the death of Mark, we will all cherish the memories we shared with him, we will...

Norman Douglas Ostrander

Norman Douglas Ostrander

Jun 23, 2020

Norman Douglas Ostrander, 88, of Chattanooga, passed away June 23, 2020. Norman dedicated his life to the ministry pastoring in 7 different states, and leading numerous congregations. He retired from his second career as a driver for Groom Transportation in 2018. He proudly served as a member of the United States Air Force and was a devoted husband and...

Martha Ruth Hixson

Martha Ruth Hixson

Jun 22, 2020

Martha Childers Hixson, 87, passed away on June 22, 2020. Born and raised in Chattanooga, she graduated in 1950 from Chattanooga High School. Martha was trained at Erlanger Hospital as an x-ray technician and served for over 40 years in that profession at Erlanger Hospital, in the office of Dr. Dennis Stohler, Mercy Hospital in Miami, FL, and Emory...

Henry M 'Mac' Mckinney, Jr.

Henry M 'Mac' Mckinney, Jr.

Jun 18, 2020

Henry M. "Mac" McKinney, Jr., 85, of Chattanooga, went to be with the Lord, Thursday, June 18, 2020. He was a member of Tyner United Methodist Church. He was a member of Volunteer Lodge #549 Free & Accepted Masons, member, York Rite, member, Scottish Rite & a member of the Alhambra Shrine Temple, as well as Kiwanis, Civil Defense....

Michael Lee Weaver

Michael Lee Weaver

Jun 17, 2020

Michael Lee Weaver, 57, of Chattanooga, passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2020.

Karen Lee Schutz

Karen Lee Schutz

Jun 15, 2020

Karen Lee Schutz, 60, passed away peacefully holding her sisters hand, Monday, June 15, 2020 in Dalton, GA.

Karen was born in Chattanooga, TN to Nancy & Paul Schutz. She graduated in 1975 from Harrison High School. She went onto study at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. After a time in management, Karens compassionate nature led...

Jennifer Carolyn Bradford

Jennifer Carolyn Bradford

Jun 13, 2020

Jennifer Riggins Bradford, 70, of Chattanooga, passed away Saturday, June 13, 2020. She was a faithful member of Tyner Church of Christ. She was a 1970 graduate of Soddy-Daisy High School.

She was predeceased by her husband, Robert Charlie Bradford; parents, Elias Franklin Riggins & Rena Mae Riggins and brother, Jeff Riggins.

She is survived...

Kermit Richard Mcnely

Kermit Richard Mcnely

Jun 12, 2020

Kermit Richard McNely, 96, of Apison, went to be with the Lord, Friday, June 12, 2020. He was a veteran of World War II and served in Army Corp of Engineers. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, & great-grandfather.

He was predeceased by his, parents, William & Belva McNely; wife, Margaret McNely; brothers, Rollie & Robert...

Alva Mae Borden

Alva Mae Borden

Jun 12, 2020

Alva Mae Hudson Borden, 93, of Chattanooga, passed away Friday, June 12, 2020.

She was active as a teen on her girls football and basketball teams and cheered on the cheerleading squad as well at Marion County High School. She was an avid reader all of her life and a talented seamstress. She loved working crossword puzzles...

David Todd Benton

David Todd Benton

Jun 10, 2020

David Todd Benton, 45, of Chattanooga, passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2020.

Services Visitation Saturday July 18, 2020 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM Turner Funeral Home 3913 Webb Road Chattanooga, TN 37416 Memorial Service Saturday July 18, 2020 2:00 PM Turner Funeral Home 3913 Webb Road Chattanooga, TN 37416

Audrey Leigh Strother

Audrey Leigh Strother

Jun 9, 2020

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Audrey Leigh Dalton Strother, 57, went to be with the Lord, on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 peacefully in her sleep at home. A longtime resident of Lookout Valley, who was an employee of O'Dell's Deli for many years, she will forever be remembered, as a loving wife, mother...

Christopher Alan Baggett

Christopher Alan Baggett

Jun 6, 2020

Chris Baggett, 55, of Hixson, TN passed away on June 6, 2020 due to complications of an appendix surgery. He was well liked by all who knew him. He attended Orange Grove Center for 49 years and was currently a Recycle Tech. at Warner Park. He was predeceased by his brother, Mike; grandparents, Ernest & Laura Sr., Eugene &...

Alastair John Fitzsimmons

Alastair John Fitzsimmons

Jun 5, 2020

Alastair John Fitzsimmons, 44, of Soddy-Daisy, passed away Friday, June 5, 2020.

Edna Jeanette Holdren

Edna Jeanette Holdren

Jun 2, 2020

We will hold you in our hearts until we can hold you again in Heaven.

Edna Jeanette Bodine Holdren, 83, passed away from COVID-19, on June 2, 2020. She was welcomed home into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was born in Harriman, Tennessee to Arthur and Maude Bodine. She was preceded...

Eileen Ruth Gomez

Eileen Ruth Gomez

Jun 2, 2020

Eileen Ruth Gomez, 74, of Chattanooga, passed away, Tuesday, June 2, 2020. Eileen served the Lord. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother & faithful friend.

She was predeceased by her father, George Theodore Molzan; mother, Ruth Pauline Montenyohl; brother, Randall George Molzan; granddaughter, Hannah Disbro.

She is survived by her husband, Juan Gomez; daughters,...

Jerry Lamar Gill

Jerry Lamar Gill

May 31, 2020

Jerry Lamar Gill, of Chattanooga, passed away, Sunday, May 31, 2020.

He was predeceased by his father, Clyde Byrd Gill; mother, Gwendolyn Stonestreet Gill.

He is survived by his sister, Joyce Gill; daughter Ashley (Trevor) Wheeler; granddaughter, Sophie Grace Wheeler; grandson, Sawyer Alan Wheeler, several cousins & other family members.

Minister John Cupp...

Eusebio Velasquez - Vicente

Eusebio Velasquez - Vicente

May 31, 2020

Eusebio Velasquez - Vicente, 42, of East Ridge, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2020.

Rebecca Anne Owens

Rebecca Anne Owens

May 29, 2020

Rebecca Anne Livingston Owens, 67, of Chattanooga, passed away Friday, May 29, 2020.

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