Obituaries
Chattanooga, Tennessee Obituaries
James Scotty Bowman, Jr.
May 27, 2020
James Scotty Bowman Jr., born October 25, 1982, passed away at Erlanger Hospital on Wednesday, May 27, 2020, at age 37, from complications of the kidney and liver disease that he courageously battled his entire life. He was surrounded by his parents whom have lovingly been his greatest supporters every step of his journey.
Scott was a...
Linda Diane Craig
May 25, 2020
Linda Diane Craig, 68, of East Ridge passed away Monday, May 25, 2020.
Julia Marie Qualls
May 25, 2020
Julia Qualls
Julia (Midge) Qualls, 91, of Cleveland passed away May 25, 2020 at the age of 91.
She was born to G.F. and Vera Dowdy on July 3, 1928.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Jack Qualls; daughters, Jackie Qualls, Janice Burgess and Susie Cross; sons, Charlie Qualls and Mike...
Eleanor Mae White
May 22, 2020
Eleanor Mae White, 79, of Ooltewah, passed away Friday, May 22, 2020.
She was a very compassionate, loving and accepting person who was loved by many and served as their rock and everyones Memaw. She was of the Baptist faith and attended Signal Mtn. Church of Nazarene. She also worked for UTC for more than 30 years....
Glenda Lee Pappas
May 22, 2020
Glenda Lawson Pappas, 75, of Ooltewah, passed away, Monday, May 22, 2020.
She was predeceased by her mother, Louise Coberly; step-father, Jay Coberly; father, Fredrick Lawson.
She is survived by her husband, Harry Pappas; daughters, Kelli Gunning, Kristen Pappas; son, Jarrett Pappas; sister, Karen Fraser; sister-in-law, Peggy Jennings; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren, friends, Amanda Cook...
Roy Virgil 'Bud' Cooper, Jr.
May 21, 2020
Roy Virgil 'Bud' Cooper, Jr., 76, of Chattanooga, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2020
Dorinda Grace Mcdowell
May 20, 2020
Dorinda Grace McDowell, 68, of Chattanooga, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, May 20 2020.
She was predeceased by her parents, Tom & Bettye Davis.
Survivors include her husband, Danny McDowell; daughters, Mandy (Eric) Quinn, Jennifer (Jason) Bean; brothers, Johnny Wilson, Jack (Anne) Wilson.
Jewell Elizabeth Templeton
May 20, 2020
Jewell Elizabeth Templeton, 91, of Chattanooga, passed away, Wednesday, May 20, 2020. She graduated from Central High School in 1946. She was an assistant scout leader of Troop 252 Sunnyside Elementary. She was a member of Ridgedale Baptist Church and was a GA leader at Ridgedale Baptist Church.
She was predeceased by her parents, A.J. & Sara...
Marion Phyllis Taylor
May 16, 2020
Marion Barrett Taylor, 91, from Collegedale, TN, passed away peacefully May 16, 2020 in Dunlap, TN, after living with Alzheimers for many years. She was born November 11, 1928, in Brooklyn, New York, to Peder and Mathilde Olsen, immigrants from Norway. The second of three children, she is survived by her sister Ragnhild Baker, in California, and her brother...
Jerald Eddie Lebron Perry, Sr.
May 14, 2020
Jerald Perry Sr., 67, of Chatsworth, GA passed away Thursday, May 14, 2020.
He was a self-employed mechanic, learning from his father at the age of 12. He attended Lakeview High School. He was well known for his love of beer, Natural Lite, with Bud Light on special occasions while watching wrestling as well as his love...
Terrie Lee Williams
May 12, 2020
Terrie Lee Williams, 61, rode into the sunset, Tuesday, May 12, 2020.
Survivors include her husband, LeGrand Williams; daughter, Shannon (Jack) Rairden; father, Richard Henley; mother, Shirley Mason; sister, Lisa (Robin) Wilkie; brother, Mike Henley.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Education Society of Chattanooga, 212 N Highland Park...
Joash Josue Arboleda
May 9, 2020
Joash Josue Arboleda, 21, of Chattanooga, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2020.
Judith Marie Corbett
May 9, 2020
Judith Marie Storch Corbett, 79, of Pikeville, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2020.
William Donald Purdy
May 4, 2020
William Donald Purdy, 65, of Marion County, TN., passed away, Monday, May 4, 2020.
Myra Sue Johnson
Apr 26, 2020
On April 26th, 2020, Myra Hirsch Johnson born Myra Sue Hirsch (Susie) passed away at the age of 67. Susie was born at Martin Army Hospital, Fort Benning, Georgia. She graduated from Hardaway High School in Columbus, Georgia. She was an avid fan of the Auburn Tigers and enjoyed many Iron Bowls, especially the games Auburn won being in...
Mary Ophelia Davidson
Apr 24, 2020
Mary Ophelia Davidson, 77, of Tunnel Hill, GA passed away Friday, April 24, 2020.
She was a "Real Granddaughter of a Confederate Veteran" via her grandfather, Private William F. Henry, 3rd GA Calvary. She was a member of Boynton Baptist Church and a retired R.N. She loved her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, "Dolly Doos" deeply.
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Robert Dewayne Mcelhaney
Apr 22, 2020
Robert Dewayne McElhaney, age 36, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at his home in Dunlap, TN after a brief illness.
Robert was a great and loving father and friend that took care of his family. He graduated from Marion County High School in 2003. He always had a smile on his face. He will be...
Willie Frances Atkin
Apr 18, 2020
Willie Frances Miller Atkin, 92, passed away peacefully at her home on April 18, 2020.
Frances was the daughter of the late Herbert Hobson Miller, Sr. and Dolphia Camelia Cunningham; husband, Thomas William "Tuck" Atkin, Jr.; sisters, Rebecca Irene Bedoit, Della Birch Lawrence, Jo Ruth Reel, and Madeline Clyde "Sweetpea" Baker; brothers Herber Jr., Bailey Ben, Alpha...
John Samuel Turman
Apr 17, 2020
John Samuel Turman, 64, of Dalton, passed away Friday, April 17, 2020.
Elsie Lee Bischell
Apr 15, 2020
Elsie Lee Bischell, 95, a Christian & faithful member of Red Bank Church of Christ, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday morning.
She was retired from Big Ridge Elementary School.
She was predeceased by her husband, James C. Bischell, Sr., & her daughter, Vickie Bischell.
She is survived by her son,...
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