Obituaries

Nov 19, 2019

Carolyn S. James, 77, of Chattanooga, took the hand of Jesus, Tuesday, November 19, 2019. Her favorite color was pink.

She was predeceased by her parents, Earl & Coy Sipe; husband, Bobby E. James.

Survivors include her sons, Mark & Kurt James; grandson, Alex (Hannah) James; great-grandson, Owen James; sisters, Betty (Tommy) Pennel, Kathy (Chip)...

Nov 19, 2019

Barbara Ellis Kress, 84 of Chattanooga, passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2019.

She retired from Provident Insurance Company after working for more than 30 years. She was a member of Brainerd Presbyterian Church and Christian Family House Church.

She was predeceased by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Grady Ellis and brother, Fred Ellis.

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Nov 18, 2019

Reinold Arthur Pedde, 94, of East Ridge, TN, formerly of Crossville, TN was ushered into the presence of the Lord on November 18, 2019. He is survived by his loving wife of 72 years Nancy (Hollingsworth). His eldest daughter, Nora Pedde, has lovingly and faithfully cared for her parents for many years. He is also survived by Daniel and...

Nov 10, 2019

Reba Terrell Phipps, 74, of Ringgold, GA, passed away Sunday, November 10, 2019. She was of the Baptist faith. She worked for Walmart for many years. Reba had a sweet soul & was loved by many & will be dearly missed.

She was predeceased by her parents, Campbell & Bessie Terrell & husband, Sam Phipps and brother,...

Nov 10, 2019

Shirlene 'Shirl' Jones Smith passed from this earth on November 10, 2019. She was born July 17, 1936 in Cape Girardeau, MO. After graduating from Southeast Missouri State she worked as a high school home economics teacher. This is where she met and married her life partner Franklin Smith. Together they moved to Cary, NC where they both retired...

Nov 8, 2019

Phyllis Ann Spencer Liner, 81, of Chattanooga, passed away Friday, November 8, 2019.

Nov 7, 2019

Liz Reed Robinson died on November 7, 2019.

She loved her Lord and was grounded in His Word. When she prayed aloud, the tone of her voice reflected her intimate relationship with Christ.

Liz was years ahead of her time, respecting tradition while looking for innovative ways to accomplish what God called her to do....

Nov 6, 2019

Pamelia "Pam" Jean Brewer passed from this earth on November 5th, 2019. Born on January 20th, 1933 in Rome, GA she was adopted by Jack and Nell Moore in March 1935 from Guild TN. After graduating from the St Thomas School of Nursing she worked in Nashville and Jacksonville until 1956 when she joined the U.S. Navy Nurse Corp....

Nov 2, 2019

Donald Eugene Baker, 65, of Chattanooga, passed away, Saturday, November 2, 2019.

He was predeceased by his father, Donald E. Baker and brother, Thomas Phillip Baker.

Survivors include his mother, Frances Fountain; wife, Kim Baker; daughter, Kimberly Baker; sister, Leslie Suzanne Baker; step-sons, Zac & Zane Peters.

The family will receive friends on...

Oct 28, 2019

Stephen LaRue Marine, 69, of Harrison, TN stepped into Glory to his heavenly home and Jesus on October 28, 2019.

"Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints." Psalms 116:15.

He is Pastor Emeritus of Mercy Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Carole Sue (Lipham)...

Oct 26, 2019

Stephen D. Spencer, 67, of Hixson, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2019 with his family by his side.

He was predeceased by his parents, Edward Harvey & Lois Vandergriff Lewis.

He is survived by his sons, Greg Spencer, Nick (Julie) Spencer; six grandchildren, Taylor Henley, Austin Gill, Baileigh Spencer, Nicholas Spencer, Tyler Filyaw &...

Oct 26, 2019

Nancy M. Jackson, 83, of East Ridge, passed away on October 26, 2019. She was surrounded by her daughter and friends.

She is predeceased by her husband, David Jackson; parents, Clarence and Lovella McCall; brothers, Warren McCall, Clarence McCall, Jr, Morris McCall, and sister, Eleanor Jean McCall. She is survived by her daughter, Pam Jackson; sisters-in-law, nieces,...

Oct 25, 2019

Virginia "Bernice" Evans Sims, 77, of Trenton, passed away Friday, October 25, 2019.

Oct 23, 2019

Millard H. Hooper, Sr., 91, of Harrison, went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday, October 23, 2019.

He was predeceased by his parents, Ewing and Naomi Hooper; seven brothers, one sister, one son and one granddaughter.

He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Hooper; sons, Millard (Sharon) Hooper, Jr. and Arnold (Debbie) Hooper;...

Oct 23, 2019

Sharon Faye Lloyd, 68, of Chattanooga, passed away, Wednesday, October 23, 2019.

She was predeceased by her parents, Charles & Charlise Lloyd; sisters, Debra Vinson & Shirley Lloyd.

Survivors include her sons, Jeffery (Connie) Davis, Jamel (Tricia) Davis, James (Anita) Davis; sisters, Hattie Cooper, Mary Lloyd; five grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; four great-grandchildren & a host...

Oct 21, 2019

William Stephen Partlow, 60, passed away unexpectedly from a massive heart attack Monday October 21st, 2019.

Steve was predeceased by his parents, Sue Ellen Burnett Wagner & Darryl Wayne Partlow; brother, Wayne Partlow; step-brother, Stanley M. Wagner, Jr.; uncles, Larry C. Partlow & Neil A. Partlow; grandparents; Esther Brooks Burnett Holley, Bertie Galbreth Thorne, and Leslie C....

Oct 19, 2019

Nancy Diane Thomas Westmoreland, 73, of Rossville, passed away Saturday, October 19, 2019. She is predeceased by her parents, Albert Johnston and Mary Helen Ivey Thomas, brother Robin Hatfield. She is survived by her daughter Renee Cornelius (Frank), son Randy Westmoreland (Nikki), brother Gary (Mary), sister Shelia Raines (Tim), 5 nieces and a nephew,and many family and friends. She...

Oct 18, 2019

Alvin Stanley Dalton, 89, of Ooltewah, passed away Friday, October 18, 2019.

Oct 18, 2019

On Friday, October 18, 2019, Sharon Shepherd loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away at the age of 61.

Born Sharon Fox on February 18 1958 in Chicago, IL to Hazel and Charles Fox. She was a long time resident of Rossville, GA (2003) & faithful member of Elizabeth Terrace Baptist Church. Sharon had a passion for...

Oct 16, 2019

Jena Merle DeFriese, 93, of Chattanooga, passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2019.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jim DeFriese, mother, Prudie Burris Culp, and brother, Jim Holliday.

She is survived by her daughter, Donna, and cousins Karen Huff and Tracy Webb of Madisonville, Tennessee.

She was born in 1926 in...