Obituaries

Chattanooga, Tennessee Obituaries

James Harold 'Jimbo' Ortwein

James Harold 'Jimbo' Ortwein

Jun 22, 2019

James Harold Ortwein, 91, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 22, 2019. James (Jimbo) was born on August 31, 1927 to the late Malvin and Alice Ortwein. He was also proceeded in death by his Grandson, Stephen Matthew Ortwein. 3 Brothers, Hubert, William, and Robert. 2 Sisters, Betty, and Mildred. He is survived by his loving wife of 71...

Lynda Sue Gardner

Lynda Sue Gardner

Jun 16, 2019

Lynda Owens Gardner, 77, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2019. Lynda was born on July 6, 1941 in Chattanooga. The daughter of Loamie and Loyce Owens, she graduated from Kirkman High School and retired from Erlanger Medical Center.

Lynda liked to cook and do crafts. She loved going to the beach, looking for shells and swimming...

Johnny Wayne Turner

Johnny Wayne Turner

Jun 15, 2019

Johnny Wayne Turner, 48, of Ooltewah, passed away Saturday, June 15, 2019. He worked as a pipe fitter for many years and was an avid angler. His parents, John Lester and Mary Ruth Smith Turner and sisters, Kathy, Bev and Sheila, predeceased him.

Surviving are his wife, April Turner; brothers Mike (Penny) Turner and Tony Bell; sisters,...

Gladys Charlain Riexinger

Gladys Charlain Riexinger

Jun 14, 2019

Gladys Charlain Riexinger, 90, of Ooltewah, passed away June 14, 2019.

She was predeceased by her husband, Albert Riexinger; parents, Charles and Gladys Kendall and sister, Mavis Slabaugh.

Survivors include Wendy (Don) Vice, Sharon (Millard, Jr.) Hooper, Chuck (Joan) Slabaugh and Tina (Mike) Poole.

Pastor Millard Hooper, Jr. will conduct the graveside service...

Felt Standifer Ables

Felt Standifer Ables

Jun 2, 2019

Felt Stanifer Ables, 99, of Fort Oglethorpe, GA passed away June 2, 2019 short of his 100th birthday June 5, 2019.

He was a World War II Veteran receiving the Purple Heart in the Battle of the Bulge.

He was predeceased by his parents, Bill & Denia Ables; brothers, Winfred Ables, Hubert Ables, Clifford Ables;...

Lena Gail Hearrell

Lena Gail Hearrell

Jun 1, 2019

Lena Gail Thompson Hearrell, 42, of Harrison, passed away Saturday, June 1, 2019. She graduated Phi Theta Kappa with an Associate Degree in Surgical Technology at Chattanooga State. She was a surgical technology instructor at Miller-Motte and later at Erlanger East. She was a member of Lakewood Baptist Church. Her grandparents, Floyd and Lillie Willoughby; sister-in-law, Regina Simpson and...

Jimmy Varnell Long

Jimmy Varnell Long

Jun 1, 2019

Jimmy Varnell Long, 80, of South Pittsburg, passed away Saturday, June 01, 2019.

Lindsey 'Dab' Farris

Lindsey 'Dab' Farris

Jun 1, 2019

Lindsey Farris "Dab", 81, heard "Those Golden Bells" on June 1, 2019.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Cecil & Mary Delay Lindsey & siblings, Wilifred, Mary Lee & Wayne.

Dab was gifted, especially as a pianist.

There will be a private burial in Gordy Cemetery, Pleasant Valley near Ringgold.

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Ava Jane O'Daniel

Ava Jane O'Daniel

May 30, 2019

> Ava Jane O'Daniel, 69, of Hixson, died on May 30.

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> She was born March 5, 1950 and was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Irene Laymons, sisters, Roberta Laymons and Rita Faye Snyder and brother, Frank Laymons.

She enjoyed soap operas and game shows, liked working puzzles and...

William Oliver Poole

William Oliver Poole

May 28, 2019

William Oliver Poole lost his battle with Alzheimers on May 28, 2019.

He was predeceased by his mother, Iva; father, Carl; brother, Carl (Buddy) and sisters, Hope and Mary el.

He was retired from Southern University Engineering department. He was married to Barbara A. Poole for 58 years and much loved by his three children,...

Michelle Renee Jacks

Michelle Renee Jacks

May 27, 2019

Michelle Renee Green Jacks, 50, of Chattanooga, passed away, Monday, May, 27.

She is predeceased by her mother & two brothers.

She is survived by her husband, Willie Jacks; father, Ronnie Green; brother, Richard Green.

The Reverend Wayne Payne & Evans Parker will conduct a graveside service at Tyner cemetery on Saturday, June...

David L. Jackson

David L. Jackson

May 26, 2019

David L. Jackson, 85, of East Ridge, passed away Sunday, May 26, 2019.

He was a retired teacher and a member of Brainerd United Methodist Church.

Survivors include his wife, Nancy M. Jackson; daughter, Pamela S. Jackson; brother, George T. Jackson; sister, Georgia Hope Jackson Bowen and several nieces and nephews.

The family...

Paul Cromwell, Jr.

Paul Cromwell, Jr.

May 26, 2019

Paul Cromwell Jr, 91, of Chattanooga, Tennessee passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2019. Paul was born to the late Paul Sr. and Myrtle Harlan Cromwell on February 10, 1928 in Culbertson, Nebraska. He attended City High School of Chattanooga, where he graduated in 1946. After graduating high school, he served in the United States Coast Guard until 1949....

Roy Leon Lumpkin, Jr.

Roy Leon Lumpkin, Jr.

May 25, 2019

Roy Leon Lumpkin, Jr., "Pete", 87, passed away Saturday morning on May 25, 2019 at Memorial Hospital.

Born May 02, 1932 and raised in Anniston, Alabama, where he met his late wife, Betty Stewart Lumpkin and married for 62 years. Pete attended Auburn University and received his degree in Mechanical Engineering. Through his professional career, Roy worked...

Judy Erllyn Spain

Judy Erllyn Spain

May 24, 2019

Judy Erllyn Harrell Spain, 74, of Hixson, passed away Friday, May 24, 2019.

Robert Carlis Duncan

Robert Carlis Duncan

May 21, 2019

Robert Carlis Duncan, 65, of Chattanooga, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, May 21, 2019.

He was predeceased by his parents; brother, Ronnie & sister, Linda

Survivors include his loving wife, Brenda; sons, Michael & Curtis; daughter, Lisa; four grandchildren; sisters, Sue brother, Curtis.

James 'Stinker' Goins

James 'Stinker' Goins

May 20, 2019

James "Stinker" Goins, 47, passed away Monday, May 20, 2019. He was a lifelong resident Ooltewah, TN. He worked for Hanks Carpet in Tunnel Hill, GA for more than 20 years. Stinker had many passions, but the ones that stand out to his family are his love for Nascar (#3), his roosters and his beloved grandbabies.

He...

Louise Randall

Louise Randall

May 19, 2019

Louise Salmond Randall, 82, entered into her heavenly reward Sunday, May 19 at Morning Pointe of Hixson, her home of just 6 months, surrounded by her family. Louise was born in Chattanooga on December 27, 1936 to the late Henry Cook Salmond and Nona Lee Shelley Salmond.

Louise was a 1954 graduate of Chattanooga High School. She...

John Cole Ames

John Cole Ames

May 16, 2019

John Cole Ames, III, 73, of Signal Mountain, went home to rest in the hands of God, Thursday, May 16. He loved his family, his kitties, tools and trinkets. John was the best turkey stuffing maker and the worlds worst charades player.

He is predeceased by his parents.

Survivors include his wife, Donna; children, Lindsey...

Kent Clark Cooper

Kent Clark Cooper

May 16, 2019

Kent Clark Cooper, 72 of Adairsville, GA passed away Thursday, May 16, 2019.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Deborah McKamey Cooper; children, Kent Cooper, Jr, Amy Mikola, Brannon Cooper, Chrisen Cooper; step-children, Larry Heffner, Joshua McKamey with many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. There will be no formal service.

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