Obituaries

Chattanooga, Tennessee Obituaries

John William 'Bill' Farmer

John William 'Bill' Farmer

Jan 26, 2018

John W. (Bill) Farmer 66, died peacefully on Friday, January 26, 2018, at NHC Healthcare-Rossville, Georgia. Bill was a native Chattanoogan, having attended Harrison Elementary, Ooltewah Jr. High, East Side Jr. High, KIRKMAN HIGH CLASS of 1969, and UTC where he was a member of the Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity. He began working for Bell South in June 1969...

Ethel Mabel Cox

Ethel Mabel Cox

Jan 24, 2018

Ethel Swanke Cox, age 96, peacefully went to be with her Lord on January 24, 2018. She lived at Alexian Grove. Predeceased by her beloved husband Walter A. Cox, she is survived by her sister Rosamond (Dick, deceased) Testa, her daughters Lorraine (Kevin) Sanford and Barbara (Tad, deceased) Mindeman, eight grandchildren Tim Shakarian, Anna (Brandon) Comella, Nathan (Laura) Mindeman,...

Nancy Speed Schutz

Nancy Speed Schutz

Jan 21, 2018

Nancy Speed Schutz, a local musician, 84, of Chattanooga, TN, passed away on Sunday, January 21. She was born in Chattanooga on June 3, 1933. She attended Indiana University on a full music scholarship where she earned her Bachelor of Music Education and her Masters in Violin Performance. While at IU, she traveled internationally soloing on the violin with...

Carlton Wayne Espy

Carlton Wayne Espy

Jan 9, 2018

On the day that you were born the sun was a little brighter the air was a little crisper, and the world was a much better place. For fifty-two years you brought us so much love, joy and laughter. It seems like a short time to spend with such an extraordinary person. Our hearts are broken as we mourn...

Octavio O Mazarredo

Octavio O Mazarredo

Jan 3, 2018

Octavio O. Mazarredo, 89, of Lookout Mountain, died Wednesday, January 3, 2018.

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Marcia Frances Nakken

Marcia Frances Nakken

Dec 31, 2017

Marcia Frances Ward Nakken, 92, of San Francisco, CA died Sunday, December 31, 2017.

Among the adjectives used to describe Marcia: adorable, dear, sweet, precious, fantastic, buttercup, strong, bellissima (beautiful), cute, great, cutie pie, amazing, super, smart, wise, a True Christian woman, glowing with the Spirit...

Marcia was a much loved and appreciated, dear soul,...

Harold Brice Wilkes

Harold Brice Wilkes

Dec 23, 2017

Harold Wilkes, 85, of Harrison, Tennessee known to many as 'Coach' passed on into heaven to be with the Lord on December 23, 2017.

He was born on Sept. 11, 1932, in Valley Head, Al., where he met the love of his life, Nancy Chadwick, and they were married June 13, 1952, and remained married until he...

Frank S. Shepich

Frank S. Shepich

Dec 20, 2017

Frank S. Shepich, 93, of Harrison, died Wednesday, December 20, 2017.

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Dwight Talmadge Floyd

Dwight Talmadge Floyd

Dec 18, 2017

Dwight Talmadge Floyd, 73, of Hixson, died Tuesday, December 18, 2017.

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William Marvin 'Bill' Cameron, Jr.

William Marvin 'Bill' Cameron, Jr.

Dec 17, 2017

William Marvin "Bill" Cameron, 81, of Fort Oglethorpe went to be with the Lord Dec. 17, 2017. He was a member of Jones Memorial Methodist Church. Bill was a retired Auto Body Shop manager and Insurance Adjuster. He was predeceased by his parents, Marvin and Sally Moore Cameron and brother Jesse Cameron.

Survivors include his devoted wife...

Janette Louise Gullion

Janette Louise Gullion

Dec 16, 2017

Janette Louise "Janet" Guillon, 56, of Chattanooga, passed away Saturday, December 16 after battling cancer. She was predeceased by her parents, Ernest and Laura Duggan Farrow and daughter, Misty M. Gullion.

Survivors are her husband, Wendell E. Gullion, Sr.; and children, Andra A. Gullion, Wendell E. Gullion, Jr.; brothers, Ernie Farrow and Gary Farrow; sisters, Kaye Walker,...

Patricia Alice 'Trish' Phillips

Patricia Alice 'Trish' Phillips

Dec 16, 2017

Patricia (Trish) Alice Oehrli Phillips, 80, of Harrison, went to Heaven on Saturday, December 16, 2017, after a brief battle with cancer. She was an active member of Hillside Baptist Church.

Born in Hersey, Michigan to the late Carl and Josephine Oehrli. Trish is survived by her brother, Rowland, four daughters - Sharon (Daniel) Lievens, Debbie Phillips,...

Stephen Clay Fincher

Stephen Clay Fincher

Dec 16, 2017

Stephen Clay Fincher, 76, of Chattanooga, passed away, Saturday, December 16, 2017, after a lengthy battle with cancer.

Mr. Fincher was born in Floyd County, GA to the late Walter W. Fincher & the late Katherine Roberts Fincher. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1959 to 1963. He also owned a wholesale produce company in Chattanooga...

Gordon Follett

Gordon Follett

Dec 14, 2017

Gordon Follett died December 14, 2017, at Soddy Daisy Health Care Center, at age 88.

Gordon retired from Chattanooga Boiler & Tank Company with 40 years of service. He enjoyed the job of purchasing manager and became the "go to" man for any problems or needs of coworkers. As a wordsmith, he also enjoyed New York Times...

Billy Houston Williamson

Billy Houston Williamson

Dec 9, 2017

Billy H. Williamson, 71 of Ooltewah died Saturday, December 9, 2017.

Survivors include sons, Billy brothers, Gary & Jamie and sister, Darlene with many nieces, nephews and friends.

There will be no formal service.

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Victor Herbert Gramount, Jr.

Victor Herbert Gramount, Jr.

Dec 8, 2017

Victor Herbert Gramount, Jr., 88, of Chattanooga, died Friday, December 8, 2017. Graveside service will be Tuesday, December 26 at 2 p.m. in Chattanooga National Cemetery.

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Graveside Service Tuesday December 26, 2017 2:00 PM Chattanooga National Cemetery 1200 Bailey Avenue Chattanooga, TN 37404

Stephanie Marie Slaven

Stephanie Marie Slaven

Dec 8, 2017

Stephanie Marie Slaven, entered into eternal joy in her heavenly home on December 8, 2017. She was predeceased by her Mother Nevia Brown of Tyler, TX.

She is survived by her husband of 29 years, Bruce Slaven , sons Todd (Allison) and Tyler Slaven (Heather) of Chattanooga, one granddaughter, Lily and one grandson, River.

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Nancy Annette Bastian

Nancy Annette Bastian

Dec 6, 2017

Nancy Annette Bastian, 76 of Chattanooga, died Wednesday, November 6, 2017.

She was predeceased by her daughter, Gina and sister, Sandra.

Survivors include her children, Sunday, Jason and Lori; eight grandchildren and brother, Johnny Green.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, December 12 from noon to 2 p.m. at Payne's Chapel United...

Robert Charles 'Charlie' Bradford

Robert Charles 'Charlie' Bradford

Dec 2, 2017

Robert 'Charlie' Bradford, 72, of Chattanooga, passed away Saturday, December 2, 2017. He was a faithful member of the Tyner Church of Christ, where he enjoyed the men's meeting with the deacons on Monday mornings. He enjoyed bible classes on Monday nights at Greens Lake Road Church of Christ. He served in the military as a Marine and in...

Jenny Wilson

Jenny Wilson

Nov 30, 2017

Jenny Keown Wilson, age 56 of Chattanooga Tennessee, passed away peacefully in the home she loved on 11/30/2017. She was formerly from Rossville, GA., and currently employed with CBL & Associates for many years. Jenny was a loving and devoted wife, mother, sister, and friend. She was quick witted, and packed a lot of sass. Always greeted others with...

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