Obituaries

Chattanooga, Tennessee Obituaries

Clifford Meardy Forrest

Clifford Meardy Forrest

Sep 15, 2018

Clifford Forrest, 83, of Chickamauga, GA passed away Friday, September 14, 2018.

He was predeceased by his wife Lillie Mae Forrest.

Survivors include his sisters, Nana Pope and Carolyn Singley of Henderson, NC and several nieces and nephews.

Pastor Dennis Chambers will conduct a graveside service at 2pm in Chickamauga Cemetery.

James 'Jim' 'Jimmy' Ernest Caroland

James 'Jim' 'Jimmy' Ernest Caroland

Sep 13, 2018

James 'Jim' 'Jimmy' Ernest Caroland, 86, of East Ridge, passed away Thursday, September 13.

Jim served in the Navy during the Korean Conflict, 1951-1955.

During 30 years at Duncan Park Baptist Church he enjoyed ushering, working with the youth, and participation in several mission trips. He also volunteered often with Bethel Bible Village.

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Clifton Floyd O'Neil

Clifton Floyd O'Neil

Sep 8, 2018

Clifton F. (Cliff) ONeil, 93 died September 8, 2018.

He was a B-29 navigator in WWII, F-84 jet fighter pilot in Korea, first flew supersonically in 1954, FAA instrument flight instructor to many, and instructed other pilots in aerobatic flight.

Cliff was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Idell.

He is survived...

James Henry Ratcliffe

James Henry Ratcliffe

Sep 7, 2018

James Henry Ratcliffe, 71, of East Ridge, died Friday, September 7, 2018.

Edward Denneen Norman

Edward Denneen Norman

Sep 5, 2018

Assistant Chief Edward Denneen Norman, Badge # 004, spent 36 years as a sworn officer with the Chattanooga Police Department. He fought in Korea at 16 years old and won the Purple Heart and Bronze Star for Heroism. He spent 23 years as the Sergeant Major for Army Reserve Military Police, then Lt. Colonel 5 years with TN State...

Dennis Wayne Billings

Dennis Wayne Billings

Sep 3, 2018

Dennis W. Billings, 77 of Chattanooga, passed away on Monday, September 3, 2018. He was born in Florence, AL on May 28, 1941, he was the first born of the late William Hubert Billings and Martha Nina Graham. He was a 1959 graduate of Decatur High in Decatur, AL, his boyhood hometown and where he was formerly a self-employed...

Nancy Lee Barrios

Nancy Lee Barrios

Aug 31, 2018

Nancy Lee Barrios, 66, of Chattanooga, died Friday, August 31, 2018

Wesley Edmonds

Wesley Edmonds

Aug 30, 2018

Wesley Edmonds, 65, of Spring City, died Thursday, August 30, 2018

Ruth Carolyn Mcnesih

Ruth Carolyn Mcnesih

Aug 29, 2018

Ruth Carolyn McNeish, 84, of Chattanooga, died Wednsday, August 29, 2018.

Tracey Lynn Starr

Tracey Lynn Starr

Aug 28, 2018

Tracey Lynn Starr, 52, of Chattanooga, died Tuesday, August 28, 2018.

Helen G. Chavez

Helen G. Chavez

Aug 18, 2018

Helen G. Day Chavez, 88, of Harrison, was called home August 18th 2018 while in the comfort of her home surrounded by family.

Preceded in death by husband Lee O Chavez, daughter Debbie Chance and Frisky #1.

Survived by son Cecil Brooks Jr, daughters Linda Harmon and Robin Gamba, step-daughter Rosie Chavez, 12 grandchildren, 13...

Bobby Joe Henson

Bobby Joe Henson

Aug 16, 2018

Bobby Joe Henson, 60, of Falling Water passed away Thursday, August 16. He was predeceased by his parents, Fleenor Joe and Billie Jean Moore Henson and step-father Marvin Allen Moore.

He is survived by his brother, Grady Allen Moore; sister, Barbara J.Marter; Stacey (Chad) Mavis and Kathryn (Nathan) Rogers and his precious canine companion Tank.

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Karen Paula Allen

Karen Paula Allen

Aug 16, 2018

Karen Paula Allen, 47, of Chattanooga, died Thursday, August 16, 2018

Wilma Williamson

Wilma Williamson

Aug 14, 2018

Wilma Earnest Williamson, 91, of Chattanooga, passed away, Tuesday, August 14. She was a member of First Cumberland Presbyterian Church.

She was predeceased by her husband, Charles L. Williamson; parents, Edd & Edna Ruth (Randolph) Earnest; sister, Katherine Earnest Whaley.

She is survived by her brother, Glenn Earnest; three nieces, Imogene W. Sherrill of Riceville,...

Judy Tigue

Judy Tigue

Aug 10, 2018

Judy King Tigue, 60, of McMinnville died Friday, August 10, 2018

Jacob Loren Stevens

Jacob Loren Stevens

Aug 6, 2018

Jacob Loren Stevens, 28, of Chattanooga, went to be with the Lord, Monday, August 6, 2018.

Surviving are his parents, Roy and Tina McIntire Stevens; son, Zacchaeus Stevens; sons mother, Tera Whitfield; grandparents, Rod and Joan McIntire, Carolyn Berry and Elaine Stevens; siblings, Rocky (Shanna) Stevens, Nathan Stevens, Katrena (Paul) Pruett, Rachel (Freddy) Tremblay, Caleb (Natashua) Stevens,...

Edith E. Hembree

Edith E. Hembree

Aug 3, 2018

Edith E. Hembree, 80, of Cleveland died Friday, August 3, 2018

Ivajean Carper

Ivajean Carper

Aug 1, 2018

The Lord welcomed Ivajean Farmer Carper home Wednesday, August 1st, 2018. She is also welcomed home by her loving husband, family, friends and others who she shared the Lords love with while here on earth. She has true heavenly peace now.

Survivors include her daughter, Judy Millsaps; granddaughter, Terri (Robert) Oliver; grandson, Charles Millsaps and great-grandson, Leo...

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...

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