Obituaries

Chattanooga, Tennessee Obituaries

Eliza Burk

Eliza Burk

May 28, 2017

Eliza Burk, 84 of Chattanooga, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 28, 2017.

She was a faithful member of Moriah Baptist Church for over 20 years. She retired from Big Lots. Her world revolved around her children and grandchildren. She was a sacrificial giver and loved to cook for all. She never attended...

Carol Glenn

Carol Glenn

May 24, 2017

Carol Glenn, 87, of Signal Mountain, died Wednesday, May 24, 2017. She was predeceased by her parents and brother, "Bud" Glenn.

Survivors include her brother and sister-in-law, David and Sandy Glenn and several nieces and nephews.

The Rev. Thomas Law, O. S. J. will conduct a memorial service at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 3 at...

John Phillip Messina, Jr.

John Phillip Messina, Jr.

May 19, 2017

John Phillip Messina, Jr., 61, of Soddy-Daisy, died Friday, May 19, 2017.

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Leslie Jane Foy

Leslie Jane Foy

May 17, 2017

Leslie Jane Foy, 56, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, died Wednesday, May 7, 2017.

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Jewel Juanita Evans

Jewel Juanita Evans

May 15, 2017

Jewel Juanita Evans, 83 of East Ridge, passed away peacefully Monday, May 15, 2017.

She was predeceased by her parents; husband, Herschel Evans; two sons, Danny & Derrick; siblings, Mary Jo Mutt and Jim Castleberry.

Survivors include her sons, Tony, Ronnie (Carleen) Evans; sister, Marlene Eaton; five grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews....

Tony Randall Adkins

Tony Randall Adkins

May 4, 2017

Tony Randall Adkins, 55, of Chattanooga, passed away Thursday, May 4, 2017. He was predeceased by his parents, Charles and Virginia Goins Adkins, brother, Gary Adkins and sister, Patricia Laffew.

He is survived by his wife, Crystal Lynn Walker Adkins; daughter, Candace (Justin) Mitchell; son, Christopher (Brianna) Adkins; brothers, Larry, Chuck, Donald, Jeff, Rick, Steve and Jack...

Andrea Darlene Coogan

Andrea Darlene Coogan

May 2, 2017

Andrea Darlene Coogan, 59, of East Ridge, took the hand of Jesus, Tuesday, May 2, 2017.

She was predeceased by her parents, Jesse & Anne McDade; sisters, Rita Lawson Pembrooke & Anne Collette Chadwick.

Survivors include her sister, Bernadette Rather; several nieces & nephews.

Visitation will be Wednesday, May 24 at 10 am...

John Harold Dutto, Sr.

John Harold Dutto, Sr.

Apr 24, 2017

John Harold Dutto, Sr., 87, of Dayton, TN, passed away Monday, April 24.

He is survived by his daughter & son-in-law, Anna (Shawn) Tilley; sons & daughters-in-law, John (Darlene) Dutto, Jr., Philip (Lori) Dutto; grandchildren & spouses, Faithe Tilley, Johnny (Karen) Dutto, III, Michelle (Justin) Vetter, Melissa Dutto & several nieces & nephews.

Judge Clarence...

'Howie' Michael Howard Knight

'Howie' Michael Howard Knight

Apr 23, 2017

"HOWIE" Michael Howard Knight, 43 of Sale Creek, TN passed to be with JESUS on April 23, 2017.

Michael was predeceased by his wife, Michele; grandfather, Howard and aunt, Carolyn Taylor.

Michael is survived by his parents, Jerry and Jeri Lynn; granny, Kitty; brother, Kenny (Tammy); niece, Nicole; nephew, Tony; daughter, Becky; "COUSIN SETH" and...

Thomas Freeman Powell

Thomas Freeman Powell

Apr 22, 2017

Thomas Freeman Powell, 75, went peacefully into the arms of Jesus, on April 22, 2017.

Freeman was born and raised in Ward, AL. He graduated from Sumter County High School and served in the United States Marine Reserves. He was a member of Stuart Heights Baptist Church. Freeman was involved in Mens Ministry Network, Tres Dias of...

Rodney Jerome Tofte

Rodney Jerome Tofte

Apr 21, 2017

Rodney Jerome Tofte, 77, of Lafayette, GA, went to be with the Lord, Friday, April, 21.

He was predeceased by his parents, Durwood Tofte, Mary Calvert; brother, Steven Tofte.

He is survived by his children, Juli Aldridge, Lance Tofte, Brian Tofte, Austin Tofte; four grandchildren & five great-grandchildren.

Services will be held at...

Lucille Vance Harwell

Lucille Vance Harwell

Apr 21, 2017

Lucille Vance Harwell, 99, of Chattanooga, died Friday April 21, 2017.

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Anita K. Scherdin

Anita K. Scherdin

Apr 17, 2017

Anita K. Scherdin, 88, of Farner, TN, passed away Monday, April 17, 2017, peacefully with her family by her side. Anita loved her flower garden, all animals, traveling & cooking. Anita moved to the United States from Germany in 1954, where she lived in the Rochester, New York area until 2005, when she moved to Tennessee.

Anita...

Carol Ladonna Cox

Carol Ladonna Cox

Apr 16, 2017

Carol LaDonna Whitt Cox, 73, entered into rest on Easter Sunday, April 16, 2017.

Carol was born on January 18, 1944 in Chattanooga TN to parents, the late J.D. and Myrtle Younce Whitt.

She is also predeceased by her oldest beloved son, Billy Wilson Jr. and brother-in-law David Kinsey; little sister, Rebecca Deal; niece, Melinda...

Lee Ann Freeman

Lee Ann Freeman

Apr 13, 2017

Lee Ann Moyer Freeman, 56, of Chattanooga, died Thursday April 13, 2017.

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Anne Tate

Anne Tate

Apr 12, 2017

Anne Jackson Tate, 97, of Chattanooga, died Wednesday April 12, 2017.

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Raymond Monroe Whiteman, Jr.

Raymond Monroe Whiteman, Jr.

Apr 12, 2017

Born February 5, 1953, Centralia, Washington. Last resided in Davenport, Ok with sisters Rosemary and Marlene. Died April 13, 2017, Chattanooga, Tennessee. Preceded in death by his parents Leanell L. Heard and Raymond Whiteman, Sr. He worked in the construction industry as a welder. Survived by a daughter, Rebecca M. Colvin, Olympia, Wa, Sisters Sandy L. Leveritch, Montesano, Wa,...

Thomas John Weber

Thomas John Weber

Apr 6, 2017

Thomas J. Weber passed away on April 6th, 2017 at Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga at the age of 69.

He is survived by his wife, Kathleen "Kathy" A. Weber of 48 years, 4 sons, John, Keith (Heather), Brian (Angela) and Joshua (Stephanie), sister Noreen (John) Cromly, as well as 9 grandchildren, one great grand child, and several...

James Larry Highsmith

James Larry Highsmith

Apr 5, 2017

James Larry Highsmith, 76, of Ooltewah, died Wednesday, April 5, 2017.

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Robert Jeffrey 'Jeff' Rodgers

Robert Jeffrey 'Jeff' Rodgers

Apr 5, 2017

Mr. Robert Jeffrey "Jeff" Rodgers, 65, died Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at Novant Health in Matthews.

Jeff was born in Memphis, TN on March 9, 1952, a son of Sue Turner Rodgers Gossett and the late Robert Carlton Rodgers. He dutifully and proudly served in the US Army following his graduation from high school. Later, Jeff would...

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