Obituaries
Chattanooga, Tennessee Obituaries
Carolyn Rose O'Neil
Oct 31, 2017
Carolyn Rose (Pesnicak) ONeil of Chattanooga, died on October 31, 2017 in her 93rd year in Hixson Tennessee where she has resided since October 2003 and for the last three years has resided at Morning Pointe Assisted Living in Hixson. She was born and raised in the Albany, NY area.
Carolyn was predeceased by her husband, William...
John Kenneth 'Papaw' Tribble
Oct 30, 2017
John Kenneth "Papaw" Tribble, 74 of Chattanooga, TN went to be with the Lord Monday, October 30, 2017.
He is a veteran of the US Air Force and a Mason with Hill City Lodge 603 F&AM. Mr. Tribble retired from Miller Brewing of Albany, GA.
He was predeceased by his parents, Oliver abd Ruth Tribble....
Frederick Ambrose Morman, Jr.
Oct 28, 2017
Frederick A. Morman Jr., 76, passed away Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017. Mr. Morman graduated from Bismark State College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry in 1963, he went on to have a long and industrious career in Research & Development at different paint manufacturers, retiring from Dow Chemical when he was 62. Freds career took him from...
George William Alder
Oct 26, 2017
George William Alder, 61, of Jasper died Thursday, October 26, 2017.
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A service summary is not availableLeon Mitchell 'Phillip' Johnson
Oct 23, 2017
Leon "Phillip" Johnson, 91 of Harrison, TN departed from this walk of life, to be with his Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ on October 23, 2017.
Phillip was of the Baptist Faith. He served his country in World War II with the United States Navy, as a tail gunner.
Mr. Johnson was a loving and...
Sidney Thomas Hixson
Oct 23, 2017
Sidney Thomas Hixson, 63, of Chattanooga, went to be with the Lord, Monday, October 23, 2017. He was born in Chattanooga and was of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed hunting & fishing. He was a truck driver for Red Food/Bi-Lo for 37 years and drove for 5 years with Kenco. He last worked at TJ Hunt Trucking.
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Linda Marlene Croft
Oct 23, 2017
Linda (Gunter) Croft, 72,of Ooltewah, TN passed away on Monday October 23, 2017 surrounded by family at her home. She retired from Walmart Corp. with over 20 years of service.
She was predeceased by her parents Earl E. and Agnes (Viars) Gunter, Sr; two sisters and one brother.
Survivors include her husband of 48 years,...
Jonathan Daniel Bilbery
Oct 19, 2017
Jonathan Daniel Bilbery, 51 of Ooltewah passed away Thursday, October 19, 2017.
He worked for Lynn Baxters Masonry for 27 years. He loved fishing, camping and playing with his dog, J.D.
He was predeceased by his father, Junior Bilbery; grandparents, Elbert and Irene Bilbery, Sr. & Homer and Hallie Letson and aunt & uncle, Virginia...
Jack Washington Matthews, Jr.
Oct 15, 2017
Jack Washington Matthews, Jr., 89, a native of Bridgeport, Alabama and longtime Hixson resident went to be with the Lord on October 15, 2017. He retired from DuPont after 35 years of service.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Sue Paris Matthews; brothers Alfred, David, Clyde, Hershel, Willard, Jasper (Jappi), and Harold Matthews, and...
Vera Gertrude Tucker
Oct 13, 2017
Vera Gertrude Wajer Tucker, 102, of Ellijay, Georgia, died Friday, October 13, 2017.
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Karen Kay Carpenter
Oct 2, 2017
Karen Kay Carpenter, 64, of Chattanooga, passed away peacefully at home, Monday, October 2, 2017. She was previously employed by Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation and Volunteer Behavioral Health.
She was predeceased by her parents, Willard & Elva Carpenter.
Visitation will be Tuesday, October 17 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual...
James David Burnette, Sr.
Oct 2, 2017
James David (Pete) Burnette, Sr., 70, of Rossville, passed away Monday, October 2.
He was predeceased by his dear wife, Mona Faye; parents, Elmer E. & Frances V. Burnette; nieces, Sarah F. & Destiny Hilliard; brothers, Charles Lee Burnette, Donald Ray Burnette, Stephen Burnette.
Left to cherish his memories are sons, James David (Sarah) Burnette,...
Bryan Craig Penney
Sep 27, 2017
Bryan Craig Penney, 52, of Chattanooga, died, Wednesday, September 27, 2017.
He graduated from Tyner High School.
Survivors include his mother, Thelma Ogle Penney; brother, Gary C. Penney; sister, Annette (Jeff) Penney Walker; son, Jordan (Jessie) Hammons; niece, Shannon Penney Newman; nephew, Hadden Penney & grandchildren, Jalyn & Julian.
Dr. Bill Owens &...
Kathy Marie Ruth
Sep 26, 2017
Kathy Marie Ruth, 59, of Chattanooga, passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at Memorial Hospital surrounded by her family. She was of the Baptist faith.
She was predeceased by her parents, Luke & Betty Jo Lee & her son, Tommy Culver.
She is survived by her three children, George (Stacey) Culver, Cindy (Ricky) Moore, Kelly...
Bettie Joyce Tackett
Sep 25, 2017
Bettie Joyce Tackett,71, of Rossville, died Monday, September 25, 2017. She was predeceased by her parents, Cleveland and Jeanette Cothran Tackett, siblings, Clyde Tackett, Harold Tackett and Dennis Tackett, son, Jamie Lamar Beavers and a grandson, Harold Dennis Lee III.
Surviving are two daughters, Ailene Skiles and Vicki Lee; a son, Ricky Lee Beavers; sisters, Karen Tackett...
Raymond Harold Peet, Sr.
Sep 24, 2017
Raymond Harold Peet, Sr., 75, of Harrison, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, September 24, 2017. He worked for the State of Pennsylvania & for McKee Bakery in Collegedale, TN from 1972 until his retirement. He graduated from Coudersport High School in 1963. He joined the Army March 31, 1964. He was inducted at Valley Forge, PA. He...
Teresa 'Darlene'' Banther
Sep 23, 2017
Teresa Darlene Mitchell, 60, of Lookout Valley, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, September 23, 2017. She graduated from Lookout Valley High School in 1975.
She was predeceased by her father, Herman Mitchell; mother, Janie Mitchell and sister, Gail 'Tooter' Mitchell.
Survivors include her brother, Terry "Goosie" Mitchell and his wife, Angie; nieces, Christina...
Tomasa Elva Chacon De Iraheta
Sep 22, 2017
Tomasa Elva Chacon De Iraheta, 83, of Signal Mountain, died Friday, September 22, 2017.
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Dorothy Leota Land
Sep 17, 2017
Dorothy Leota White Land, 95, of Rossville, died Sunday, September 17, 2017.
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A service summary is not availableGeneva Freeman
Sep 14, 2017
Let the record show something wonderful happened, Geneva Williams, was born September 20, 1930. She was the first of four children born to the late Mr. Less and Vera Williams. She confessed her belief in Christ at an early age and joined Sweet Home Baptist Church in Five Point Alabama. She received her education at Five Point Public Schools...
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