Obituaries
Chattanooga, Tennessee Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
Jun 1, 2019
Jimmy Varnell Long, 80, of South Pittsburg, passed away Saturday, June 01, 2019.
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.
...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
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
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
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.
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.
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
May 24, 2019
Judy Erllyn Harrell Spain, 74, of Hixson, passed away Friday, May 24, 2019.
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
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
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
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
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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