Obituaries

Chattanooga, Tennessee Obituaries

Constance 'Connie' Wilson

Constance 'Connie' Wilson

Jul 31, 2018

Constance Skelton Wilson died on July 31, 2018. She was born on March 22, 1950 to the late Harry and Nell Skelton. She graduated, Salutatorian, class of 1968 from Birchwood High school. She attended Chattanooga State and UTC. She retired from AT&T after 30 years of service. Connie was an avid reader, seamstress and quilter.

She leaves...

Donald Wayne Rackley

Donald Wayne Rackley

Jul 31, 2018

Donald Wayne Rackley, 62, of Hixson, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, July 31, 2018. He was a loving husband, father and son. He was an Eagle Scout, a Scout leader, and a member of Mensa, International Brotherhood of Magicians, IBM Local Ring 112, Storytellers Guild, and Abbas House. He was active in church in music...

Joseph William Betras, Jr.

Joseph William Betras, Jr.

Jul 29, 2018

Joseph William Betras passed away unexpectedly July 29, 2018, at his home in Chattanooga, TN at age 47.

Joe is survived by his father, Robert Wood, Greenville, TN; mother & stepfather, Mary & Bob Willerson, Ooltewah, TN; sister, Jada Willerson, Chattanooga, TN; brother & niece, Josh & Abagail Willerson, Birchwood, TN. He is predeceased by his grandmother,...

Patricia Ann Friederichs

Patricia Ann Friederichs

Jul 26, 2018

Patricia Ann Friedrichs went to be with her Lord & Savior on Thursday, July 26, 2018. She never met a stranger. She loved to shop for dolls & antiques. Patricia and her husband were horse trainers and she was a dog groomer also.

She was predeceased by her husband, Ralph Friedrichs and parents, Elizabeth Nicholson Saggese and...

Calvin Rena Calhoun

Calvin Rena Calhoun

Jul 21, 2018

Calvin Rena Calhoun, 58, of Chattanooga, died Saturday, July 21, 2018.

Katherine Duhrkoop

Katherine Duhrkoop

Jul 8, 2018

Whether you called her Kay, Kathy, Katya, Grams, "Ms. Tell It Like It Is" or her personal favorite "Katherine Queen of all the Russias", once you met Kay, you would never forget her. Katherine died peacefully, in her faith, of cancer on Sunday July 8, 2018 ending a long, event filled and memorable life.

Katherine was born...

Robert Grover Benjamin

Robert Grover Benjamin

Jul 5, 2018

Robert Grover 'Bobby' Benjamin, 60, of Ooltewah, passed away peacefully Thursday, July 5, 2018. with family at his side. All who knew him said he was always such an outgoing loving person. Always full of spunk. Robert worked at Spalon Three in Ooltewah as a Salon Coordinator and many years at Hair Benders of Chattanooga. He was a very...

Frances Lee 'Pee Wee' Henson-Collins

Frances Lee 'Pee Wee' Henson-Collins

Jun 30, 2018

Frances Lee "Pee Wee" Henson-Collins, 81, of South Pittsburg, died June 30, 2018

She attended college in San Diego, CA and NE Alabama. She was an exceptional mother to five children.

She was predeceased by her parents, Reed & Nancy Henson; brother, Carl David Henson; sister, Rosenell McCulloch; sons, Roy David "Porky" Blevins & Joel...

Patricia Louise Williams

Patricia Louise Williams

Jun 29, 2018

Patricia Louise Williams, 71, of Chattanooga, went to be with her Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ, Friday, June 29. She was a loving wife, mother & grandmother.

She was predeceased by her parents, Robert Thompson & Louise Smedley.

She is survived by her husband, Joe Williams; daughter, Suzanne Poland; grandsons Justin & Jared Poland.

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Alexis Lee Smith

Alexis Lee Smith

Jun 21, 2018

Alexis Lee Smith, 63, of Chattanooga, passed away peacefully, Thursday, June 21.

Survivors include her husband, Ronnie Smith; daughters & son-in-law, Cindy Uribe, Stacey (Justin) Gotshal; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and sister, Karen Gill.

William E. Hood, Iii

William E. Hood, Iii

Jun 17, 2018

William E Hood III, 69 of Harrison, died Sunday, June 17, 2018. He was the owner of Hood Automotive in Harrison for many years. As a young boy, Bill started his lifelong love of working on cars with his Granddad, Clyde Roberts. Bill was a member of Hickory Valley Christian Church, where his Church Family gave him so much...

Janet Marie Samples

Janet Marie Samples

Jun 16, 2018

Janet Marie Samples, 52, of Pisgah, AL., passed away Saturday, June 16. Janet was a very loved woman. She would never turn her back to anyone who needed her. She trusted like no other and loved without judgment. It was an unconditional love that radiated to everyone with whom she came into contact. She was a living angel and...

Ray White

Ray White

Jun 16, 2018

Former State Representative and local TV newscaster, Ray White, 80, of Hixson, passed away Saturday, June 16. He served two terms in the Tennessee State Legislature. He also served in the United States Army Security Agency. He was a former TV newscaster at WDEF, Channel 12, as well as other TV stations around the country. He was a member...

Charlsie Juanita Ellis

Charlsie Juanita Ellis

Jun 10, 2018

Charlsie Juanita Ellis, 63, of Chattanooga, passed away Sunday, June 10.

She was predeceased by her parents, James & Sammy Ellis and her sister, Doris Ellis.

Survivors include her sisters, Ann Campbell and Sherry Young.

The memorial service will be conducted Friday, September 28, 2018 at 2 p.m.

Services Memorial Service Friday...

Richard Jerry Potter, Sr.

Richard Jerry Potter, Sr.

Jun 10, 2018

Richard J. "Jerry" Potter, 77 died Sunday, June 10, 2018 at his home.

Jerry enjoyed drag racing and owned Potter Automotive Co. on Dallas Road for over 30 years and then a joint venture, Cadillac Performance Parts, for over a decade with his son.

He was predeceased by his wife, Barbara; parents, Roy C. and...

Lamar Patterson Pinckard

Lamar Patterson Pinckard

Jun 6, 2018

Lamar P. Pinckard will be interred at Chattanooga National Cemetery on July 26, 2018 at 11 a.m.

Services Military Honors Thursday July 26, 2018 11:00 AM Chattanooga National Cemetery 1200 Bailey Avenue Chattanooga, TN 37404

Ashley Timothy White

Ashley Timothy White

Jun 4, 2018

Ashley Timothy White, 58, of Chattanooga, died Monday, June 4, 2018.

He was predeceased by his parents, William and Romaine White.

He is survived by Sharon, Steve, Pam and David.

He will be truly missed by all.

Rest well, old friend.

Beverly Rosemary Johnson

Beverly Rosemary Johnson

May 28, 2018

Beverly Rosemary Johnson, 73, of Mulberry, Florida died Sunday, May 27, 2018. She was born in Nashville, TN, raised in Bordeaux, and attended Cumberland High School. She will be missed by her husband, Raymond Johnson, son Raymond 'Butch' Johnson, and daughter Penny Blevins. She had 4 sisters and 1 brother. She leaves behind many grandchildren and great grandchildren. She...

James Trent Bankston

James Trent Bankston

May 27, 2018

James Trent Bankston, 44, passed away on Sunday, May 27, 2018. He was born on June 7th, 1973 and raised Chattanooga Tennessee. James loved his family very much and had a heart of gold. He was always ready to help anyone with anything at the drop of a hat. As a team, James learned the art of carpentry while...

Betty Jean Grougan

Betty Jean Grougan

May 20, 2018

Betty Jean Grougan, 59 died in her home on May 20th, 2018. She was born and raised in Michigan and retired to Tennessee in 2010. Her passion in life was cruising with her family. She is survived by her husband and best friend John Fellhauer, Children John (Marlene) Grougan, Chris Grougan, Heather Rock three grandchildren, and three siblings.

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