Obituaries

Chattanooga, Tennessee Obituaries

Marlene Spalding

Marlene Spalding

Sep 19, 2019

Marlene Manning Spalding, 88, of Signal Mountain, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2019. She was born February 16, 1931 in Detroit Michigan to the late David and Daisy Manning. She completed both her BS and MEd from Peabody College.

Mrs. Spalding was preceded in death by her half-brother, Larry Smith, and survived by her half-sister,...

Mary Jean Morphis

Mary Jean Morphis

Sep 17, 2019

Mary Jean Morphis, 87, of Hixson, passed away, Tuesday September 17, 2019.

Larry Randolph White

Larry Randolph White

Sep 14, 2019

Larry Randolph White, 62, of Chattanooga, passed away Saturday, September 14, 2019. He was an avid angler and enjoyed taking his mother fishing with him. He was also a big "Vols" fan and member of First Cumberland Presbyterian Church. His father, Randolph Larry White, predeceased him.

Surviving are his wife, Carolyn Roberts White; mother, Dorothy Parker White;...

Ethan Wright

Ethan Wright

Sep 13, 2019

Ethan William Hall Wright, 30, of Rossville, GA, passed away at his home on September 13, 2019. He was born in East Ridge, TN on March 21, 1989. Ethan was a member of New Shepard Hill Baptist Church and belonged to Fidelity Demolay for six years, then received his Entered Apprentice Degree in Fidelity Lodge F&AM. He graduated from...

Durga Maharjan

Durga Maharjan

Sep 12, 2019

Durga Maharjan, 72, of Chattanooga, passed away Thursday, September 12, 2019.

Deborah Lynn Hyder

Deborah Lynn Hyder

Sep 9, 2019

Deborah Lynn Hyder, 65, of Chattanooga passed away Monday, September 9, 2019.

Survivors include her husband, Michael Hyder; daughters and sons-in-law, Christy & Boyce Hill, Rebecca & Damion Wilson and Angela & James Edwards; grandchildren, Destinie, Ashley, Kathlyna, Dakota, Courtney, Cheyenne, Noah and Matthew with seven great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends on Friday, September...

Jo Anne Marckel

Jo Anne Marckel

Sep 7, 2019

We have been blessed to have known and loved a beautiful soul. Jo Anne (Hiatt) Marckel passed away Saturday, September 7 at 4:15pm with her loving husband and all of her children and their spouses and some of her many grandchildren by her side. Jo Anne was born in Toledo, Ohio on October 15, 1935. She was 83 years...

Doris Claudine Cochren

Doris Claudine Cochren

Sep 6, 2019

Doris Cochren, 74, of Chattanooga, passed away Friday, September 6, 2019.

She was predeceased by her husband, Roy Cochren & her parents, Russell & Florence Hardinger.

Survivors include sister, Maxine (Doug) Owens; brother, Tommy Hardinger; children; Angela (Lee) McCain, Debbie Cochren, Mike Cochren, Renee Mangrum & Theresa Raby; several grandchildren & great-grandchildren & several nieces...

Mariene L Miller

Mariene L Miller

Sep 3, 2019

Mariene L. Andrews Miller, 72, of Signal Mountain, passed away Tuesday September 3, 2019.

Shannon Morris

Shannon Morris

Sep 2, 2019

Shannon Morris, 54, of Chattanooga, passed away Monday September 2, 2019.

Imogene Cleo Dunbar

Imogene Cleo Dunbar

Sep 2, 2019

Imogene Cleo Hicks Dunbar, 84, of East Ridge, passed away Monday September 2, 2019

Robert Lebron Smith, Sr.

Robert Lebron Smith, Sr.

Aug 30, 2019

Robert Lebron Smith, Sr., 85, of Chattanooga, passed away Friday, August 30, 2019. Surviving are his son, Robert Lebron 'Bobby' Smith, Jr.; granddaughter, Kayln Smith and great-granddaughter, Mia Lyles.

A graveside service will be conducted Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at 11 a.m. in Chattanooga National Cemetery.

Services Graveside Service Wednesday September 4, 2019 11:00 AM Chattanooga...

Willis Edward Payne

Willis Edward Payne

Aug 24, 2019

Willis Edward Payne, 76, of Nashville, died, Saturday, August 24, 2019.

Survivors include his daughter, Brenda Lee Jones.

Peggy Ann Cruce

Peggy Ann Cruce

Aug 21, 2019

Peggy Wade Cruce passed away peacefully on August 21, 2019 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. She was born in1933 in Anniston, Alabama and grew up in the close-knit TVA Village No.1 of Sheffield, Alabama. Peggy was a Howard College Phi Mu (now Samford University) in Birmingham, Alabama. Her commitment to Christ, and the work of the church, included the care and...

Robert Lee Smith, Sr.

Robert Lee Smith, Sr.

Aug 19, 2019

Mr. Robert Lee Smith, Sr., 70, of Chattanooga passed away Monday, August 19 at his residence.

The family will receive friends from noon to 1p.m. on Saturday, August 24 at The New First Missionary Baptist Church, 1801 N. Orchard Knob, Chattanooga, TN 37406. The funeral service will begin at 1 p.m.

Services Visitation Saturday August 24,...

Connie Jean Hilley

Connie Jean Hilley

Aug 19, 2019

Connie Jean Cearley Hilley, 56, of Rossville, GA passed away Monday, August 19, 2019.

She was predeceased by her mother, Jeanetta Cearley.

Survivors include her husband, Larry Hilley; father, Claudell Cearley; sister, Donna Janine Ivey; nephew, Weston Ivey; niece and spouse, Lacey & Tre Painter; and step-sons, Jeremy Hilley and Jason Hilley.

The...

Martha P. Webb

Martha P. Webb

Aug 4, 2019

Martha Plunkett Webb, age 100, of Signal Mountain, TN, died peacefully surrounded by family on August 4, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Henry Wilson and Minnie Smith Plunkett of Atlanta, Ga.

Her husband of 56 years, Addison L Webb, Sr. preceded her in death.

She is survived by her two sons, Addison...

Robert Lee Forrest

Robert Lee Forrest

Aug 3, 2019

Robert "Bob" Forrest, passed on to heaven on August 3rd. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Charnell & his daughter, Cari Ann Brown.

The family will receive friends in Bible Way Baptist Church, 2502 Lakeview Drive, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Dr. Vince Estill will conduct the memorial at 11 a.m....

Debra Ann Lombardo

Debra Ann Lombardo

Jul 23, 2019

Debra Ann Lombardo, 60, of Chattanooga, gained her wings, Tuesday, July, 23, 2019. She is no longer in pain & is now reunited with her husband, Michael Lombardo.

She was predeceased by her parents & husband, Michael Lombardo.

Survivors include her children, Michael Lombardo, Jr., Kristina Montgomery, Samuel Lombardo, Fredrick Lombardo, Anthony Lombardo; four grandchildren...

Janis Marie Swoveland

Janis Marie Swoveland

Jul 21, 2019

Janis Marie Beck Swoveland, 72, of Rossville, passed away Sunday, July 21, 2019.

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