Obituaries

Chattanooga, Tennessee Obituaries

James David Burnette, Sr.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Dorothy Leota Land

Sep 17, 2017

Dorothy Leota White Land, 95, of Rossville, died Sunday, September 17, 2017.

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Geneva Freeman

Geneva 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...

Evelyn Allie Mckinney

Evelyn Allie Mckinney

Sep 13, 2017

Evelyn Allie White McKinney, 98 of Hixson, TN, passed away peacefully at her home, September 13th 2017. She was born Oct. 22, 1918 to Solomon A and Allie Sue Perkins White.

Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents; twin sister, Ethelyn Annette Lowe; brother, Sol White and husband, Arthur Wayland McKinney Jr.

She is...

Mistie Dawn Clements

Mistie Dawn Clements

Sep 3, 2017

Mistie Dawn Clements, 39, gained her angel wings on Sunday, September 3, 2017 peacefully, at her home surrounded by loved ones. A native of Chattanooga, TN, she was a long-time resident of the Ooltewah and Birchwood areas and was also a proud member of Silverdale Baptist Church. Mistie was a 1997 graduate of the Disney college program where her...

Gordon Edward Roberts

Gordon Edward Roberts

Sep 3, 2017

Gordon Edward Roberts, 80, of Melbourne, Florida and a native of Riceville, TN died Sunday, September 3, 2017.

He retired from the United State Air Force after 22 years of service. He was awarded the Bronze Star and several other honors.

Gordon was predeceased by his parents, Ernie & Stella (Colloms) Roberts; grandson, Andrew Roberts;...

Betty Lou Johnson

Betty Lou Johnson

Aug 25, 2017

Betty Lou Lawyer Johnson, 87, of Hixson, died Friday, August 25, 2017.

While she lived many years in Arizona and recently in Chattanooga, Bloomington, Indiana was always home.

Family and friends will always remember her as loving, caring and always

thinking of others; who always enjoyed long telephone conversations with

her...

Roger Earl Heffner

Roger Earl Heffner

Aug 22, 2017

Roger Earl Heffner, 75, of Trenton, Georgia died Tuesday, August 22, 2017.

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Sharon Sue Place

Sharon Sue Place

Aug 21, 2017

Sharon Sue Arnold Place, 71, of Bryant, Alabama, died Monday, August 21, 2017.

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Tina Anna Sanders

Tina Anna Sanders

Aug 18, 2017

Tina Anna Sanders, 53, of Chattanooga, TN died Friday, August 18, 2017.

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Sheila Alice Hoffman

Sheila Alice Hoffman

Aug 17, 2017

Sheila Alice Hoffman, 67, of Huntsville, Alabama, died Thursday, August 17, 2017.

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William Jason Clouse

William Jason Clouse

Aug 9, 2017

William Jason Clouse, 42, of Chattanooga, died Wednesday, August 9, 2017.

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Dennis Francis Dupin

Dennis Francis Dupin

Aug 8, 2017

Dennis Francis Dupin, 64, of Chattanooga, died Tuesday, August 8, 2017.

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Lenard Reynolds, Jr.

Lenard Reynolds, Jr.

Jul 29, 2017

Lenard Reynolds, Jr., 67, of Harrison, Tennessee passed away Saturday, July 29, 2017. He is survived by a son, Lenny Reynolds III; daughter, Tina Reynolds; grandson, Jordan Reynolds and granddaughter, Loren Reynolds.

Navy Chaplin Commander Phil Sumerall will conduct the graveside service Monday at 12:30 p.m. in Chattanooga National Cemetery.

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