Obituaries

Chattanooga, Tennessee Obituaries

Patrick William Coker

Patrick William Coker

Feb 21, 2020

Patrick William Coker, 33, of Ooltewah, passed away unexpectedly, Friday, February 21, 2020. Our amazing "Putt Putt" will be loved & missed by us all. He always had a smile, a helping hand or a shoulder to cry on. We will hold a very special place in our hearts for him.

He graduated from Ooltewah High School....

Velda Ray Price

Velda Ray Price

Feb 18, 2020

Velda R. Price, age 76, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2020 in Chattanooga, TN. She was born May 6, 1943 to Clarence and Bertha Henderson. Velda was an employee of Baylor School for over 30 years before retiring in 2009. She was preceded in death by her mother, Bertha Henderson; father, Clarence Henderson; sister, Sue Scott; husband, William...

Chester Lee Padley

Chester Lee Padley

Feb 14, 2020

Chester Lee Padley, 63, of Chattanooga, took the hand of Jesus, Friday, February 14, 2020.

He was predeceased by his parents; son, Dustin Padley.

Survivors include his wife, Faith Padley; children, Chris (Jennifer)) Padley, Danae (Aaron) Stilwell, Tim (Rachel) McClure. Jeremy (Laura) Baxter, Christopher Baxter and James Padley; eleven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; brothers, Tim, Chris...

Nancy Fay Throckmorton

Nancy Fay Throckmorton

Feb 14, 2020

Nancy Fay Throckmorton, 73, of Chattanooga, was received into the arms of her Lord and Savior on February 14, 2020.

Nancy, a constant beacon of joy and love, never met a stranger and made sure everyone felt loved.

She was preceded in death by her parents, sister and loving husband, Bo Throckmorton.

Nancy...

Richard Allen Ryan

Richard Allen Ryan

Feb 13, 2020

Richard Allen Ryan, 67, of Chattanooga, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2020.

Tracey Lyn Harlow

Tracey Lyn Harlow

Feb 12, 2020

Tracey Lyn Kuykendall Harlow, 54, of Hixson, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2020.

Alma Audrey Martz

Alma Audrey Martz

Feb 12, 2020

Alma Audrey Augustine Martz, 97, of Ooltewah, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2020.

Debra Lynn Sanders

Debra Lynn Sanders

Feb 10, 2020

Debra Lynn Gilreath Sanders, 68, of Chattanooga, went home to be with the Lord & her husband, Charles, Monday, February 10, 2020.

She was predeceased by her husband, parents & eldest brother, Charles Randolph Gilreath.

Survivors include her children, Sarah (Scott) Stroud, Paige (Steve) Dover; step-children, Kimberly (Tim) Cody, Christopher (Billie-Sue) Sanders; several grandchildren; one...

Dorothy Lee Hooper

Dorothy Lee Hooper

Feb 6, 2020

Dorothy Watkins Hooper, 91, of Harrison, went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, February 6th, 2020.

She was predeceased by her husband, Millard H. Hooper, Sr.; parents Jimmy and Mary Watkins; four brothers, three sisters, one son, and one granddaughter.

She is survived by her two sons, Millard (Sharon) Hooper, Jr. and Arnold...

Regina Carol Scott

Regina Carol Scott

Feb 1, 2020

Regina Carol Scott, 70, of Wildwood, GA passed away Saturday, February 1, 2020.

She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers and two sisters.

She is survived by her husband, John Scott and son, Brad Thomas of Wildwood, GA; daughter, Kelli Garcia of Picayune MS; brother, Milton Bunn of Cloudland GA; three grandsons,...

Vincent Lopez

Vincent Lopez

Feb 1, 2020

Vincent Lopez was born in the warm tropical barrio of Rio Piedras, a suburb of San Juan, Puerto Rico to Vincent Lopez, Sr. and Carmen Rivera Lopez, joining his siblings Neftali and Evelyn.

The family moved to New York where he graduated from Roosevelt High School in the Bronx and immediately enlisted into the Army during the...

Thelma Lee Crowe

Thelma Lee Crowe

Jan 31, 2020

Thelma Lee Martin Crowe, 90, of Collegedale, passed away Friday, January 31, 2020.

Linnie Rhea Curtis

Linnie Rhea Curtis

Jan 26, 2020

Linnie Rhea Davis Curtis, 91, of East Ridge passed away Sunday, January 26, 2020.

Judy Faye Meeks

Judy Faye Meeks

Jan 24, 2020

Judy Sherrell Meeks, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, ceased her worldly suffering on January 24, 2020.

A lifelong resident of Chattanooga, Judy was a member of the 1967 class of Chattanooga High School. She graduated in 1969 from Erlanger Hospital School of Radiologic Technologists, and as part of her 28 year career at Erlanger Health System,...

Lawrence Edward 'Bat' Wilson

Lawrence Edward 'Bat' Wilson

Jan 15, 2020

Lawrence E. "Bat" Wilson, 62, of Apison passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2020 after a lengthy illness.

He was a member of Wesleyann Baptist Church of Apison. He loved his church family and they loved him. He also loved the grerat outdoors.

He was predeceased by his parents, JoAnn Walker and Larunce "Jabo" Wilson and...

Fred Delbert Brandt

Fred Delbert Brandt

Jan 13, 2020

Fred Delbert Brandt, 81, of Chattanooga passed away Monday, January 13, 2020.

Myrtle Lee Hulsey

Myrtle Lee Hulsey

Jan 13, 2020

Myrtle L. Hulsey, 92 of Collegedale, TN passed away, till 'That Great a-gettin up Morning, Fair thee well, There is a better day a coming, Fair thee well", on Monday, January 13, 2020. She was the wife of William (Bill) Hulsey who pre-deceased her in 2016.

She was a loving and supportive wife and mother, often assisting...

Coyle 'Ricky' Richard Burnette

Coyle 'Ricky' Richard Burnette

Jan 9, 2020

Coyle "Ricky" Burnette, 66, of Chattanooga, passed away, Thursday, January 9, 2020.

He was predeceased by his parents, four brothers.

Survivors include his sons, Ricky & Chris Burnette; five grandchildren; sister, Darlene Hilliard.

Laura Faye Alder

Laura Faye Alder

Jan 9, 2020

On January 9, 2020, Heaven gained a beautiful angel, Laura Faye Alder, 32 of Jasper, TN.

She was employed by EEI in Altamont, TN.

She was predeceased by her grandparents, Mitchell & Ora Alder; Andy Sells and Annie Shetters; infant brother, Bobby Ray Alder and aunt, Janice Sells.

Those left to cherish her...

William John Dove

William John Dove

Jan 7, 2020

William John Dove, 48, of Ringgold, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2020.

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