Obituaries

Chattanooga, Tennessee Obituaries

Wade Andrew Cooper

Wade Andrew Cooper

Apr 3, 2017

In the early morning hours of April 3rd we all suffered a great loss.

Wade Andrew Cooper, 22, of Soddy- Daisy lost his life in an auto accident.

This young man brought joys and smiles to every one who came In contact with him.

He was honest, hardworking, generous, handsome, intelligent, and hilarious....

Barbara Lee Ledbetter

Barbara Lee Ledbetter

Mar 31, 2017

Barbara Lee Ledbetter, 80 of Ooltewah passed away Friday, March 31, 2017.

She was predeceased by her husband, John E. Ledbetter, Sr.; son, Dennis Lee and five siblings.

Survivors include John E. Ledbetter, Jr.; daughters, Cindy (David) Garner & Brenda (Rick) Qualls; five grandsons; fourteen great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; sister, Ruby A. Ward and two Chihuahua...

Helen Fay Hurt

Helen Fay Hurt

Mar 30, 2017

Helen Fay Hurt, 78, of Ooltewah, died Thursday March 30, 2017.

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Edgar Ezra Pentoney, Jr.

Edgar Ezra Pentoney, Jr.

Mar 29, 2017

Edgar E. "Mike" Pentoney went home to be with Jesus March 29, 2017.

He was born July 4, 1927 in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia. After graduation he joined the U.S. Navy June 1945 and was discharged August 1946 at the end of the war.

In 1990 he retired from General Motors in Martinsburg, West Virginia....

John Owen Honnies

John Owen Honnies

Mar 28, 2017

John Owen Honnies, 77, of Chattanooga, died Tuesday March 28, 2017.

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Carlene Jean Lindsey

Carlene Jean Lindsey

Mar 28, 2017

Carlene Jean Lindsey, 51, of Chattanooga, died Tuesday March 28, 2017.

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Dawn Marie Claus

Dawn Marie Claus

Mar 27, 2017

Dawn Claus, 46 of Harrison passed away Monday, March 27, 2017.

Dawn loved boating, the water and the outdoors.

She was predeceased by her father, Robert Ubaurer.

Survivors include her husband, Scott; daughters, Danielle Brothers & Brooklyn Claus and her mother, Sharon Wilcox.

A private service was held for the family....

Peggy Marie Bonds

Peggy Marie Bonds

Mar 27, 2017

Peggy Marie Young Bonds, 87, of Chattanooga, TN, died Monday, March 27, 2017.

She is survived by her husband, William Bryan Bonds; daughters, Diane (Lonnie) Thomas, Debbie (Steve) Osborne; son, Thomas Bonds; one grandchild; one great-grandchild; sister, Francis Brewer; several nieces & nephews.

A graveside service will be held Chattanooga National Cemetery on Thursday, March,...

Charlotte Louise Griffin

Charlotte Louise Griffin

Mar 26, 2017

Charlotte Louise White Griffin, 63 of Chickamauga died March 26, 2017.

Charlotte loved going to church, collecting Barbie Dolls and watching baseball & softball games.

She was predeceased by her husband, Manuell Griffin; parents Russ & Mary White and great-grandson, Elijah Hallman.

Survivors include her children, Rachel (Buck) Parrish, Nina (Dean) Moore and...

Catherine Eileen Lyons

Catherine Eileen Lyons

Mar 25, 2017

Catherine Eileen Lyons, 54, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, passed away, Saturday, March 25, 2017.

She was predeceased by her parents.

She is survived by her son, Michael Mills; brothers, David E. Lyons, Jr., Brantley W. Lyons; and several nieces & nephews.

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Robert Eugene 'Gene' Gass

Robert Eugene 'Gene' Gass

Mar 25, 2017

Robert Eugene 'Gene' Gass, 84, of Ooltewah, died Saturday, March 25, 2017.

He was a member of Morris Hill Baptist Church. Gene enjoyed time with his family, friends and gardening.

He was predeceased by his wife of 57 years, Bernice Gass; son, Terry Gass; parents and two brothers.

Survivors include Dianne (Darwin) Thier,...

Earl Richard Monds

Earl Richard Monds

Mar 18, 2017

Earl Richard Monds, 60, of Chattanooga, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, March 18.

He was predeceased by his parents, Ernest & Earline Monds; daughter, Earline Patsy Monds; several brothers & sisters.

Survivors include his sisters, Sue (Jim) Ervin, Mary (Arnold) Bowman; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; several nieces & nephews.

Visitation will...

Patricia Gail Mitchell

Patricia Gail Mitchell

Mar 17, 2017

Patricia Gail "Tooter" Mitchell, 59, of Lookout Valley, died Friday, March 17, 2017.

She graduated from Lookout Valley High School where she enjoyed playing softball well after graduating. She loved the outdoors, animals and especially horses.

She was predeceased by her father, Herman Mitchell; mother, Janie Bettis and companion, Johnny Johnson.

Survivors include...

Robert Richmond Devries

Robert Richmond Devries

Mar 14, 2017

Robert 'Rob' DeVries, age 69, passed away suddenly at his residence, on Tuesday, March 14th 2017.

Born May 13th, 1948, he was as life long resident of Chattanooga. He worked at Sears Roebuck Company and Sam's automotive until retiring in 2012. He enjoyed gardening, fishing, hiking, playing cards, traveling, family dinners, and spending time with his children...

Dorothy Louise Krings

Dorothy Louise Krings

Mar 13, 2017

Dorothy Louise Whiteside Krings, 76, of Dunlap, died Monday, March 13, 2017.

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Gordon Claude Watson

Gordon Claude Watson

Mar 11, 2017

Gordon Claude Watson, 89, of Chattanooga, died Saturday, March 11, 2017.

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Gordon Claude Watson

Gordon Claude Watson

Mar 11, 2017

Gordon Claude Watson, 89, of Chattanooga, died Saturday, March 11, 2017.

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William Johnson, Jr.

William Johnson, Jr.

Mar 10, 2017

At 91, the last grain of sand finally ran out of the top of my hour glass, and with it, my time on earth is finished. Do not shed a tear; I did it all, or at least all I wanted to do. I accomplished more than I thought I ever could. I have traveled the world and seen...

Darrell Raymon Forthman

Darrell Raymon Forthman

Mar 9, 2017

Darrell Raymon Forthman, 81, of Chattanooga, died Thursday, March 9, 2017. He was an electrical engineer for NASA and an Army Veteran from the Korean Conflict.

Survivors include his wife, Alice M. Fortman; five children, Mary Patskoski, Michelle Bryson, Marcie Ingram, Maureen McCathern and Michael Forthman; ten grandchildren, Mallorie Ingram, Jason Patskoski, Tyler Patskoski, Rachel Bryson, Andy...

Edward Randolph 'Randy' Bryson

Edward Randolph 'Randy' Bryson

Mar 8, 2017

Retired SMSgt Edward Randolph 'Randy' Bryson was born March 19, 1944 on Scottsboro, AL and died March 8, 2017 in Chattanooga, TN.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Mary & Sam Simmons and grandparents, Emma and Robert Shook.

He is survived by granddaughter, Trish Tucker; siblings, Carole, Sam, Linda & Marty Simmons; several...

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