Obituaries
Chattanooga, Tennessee Obituaries
Douglas Lionel Jacobs
Nov 18, 2016
Douglas L. Jacobs, age 78, departed this earth on November 18, 2016 for his heavenly home. He leaves behind his wife of 58 years, Judith, his 5 children Jay, Joy, Jill, Rhonda, and Margo, 11 grandchildren, and 8 great grandchildren. He was a very loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.
Born and raised in Denver, he worked at...
Dorothy Viola Terry
Nov 17, 2016
Dorothy Viola Breedlove Terry, 91 of Chattanooga passed away Thursday, November 17, 2016.
She was a member the Rossville Church of God.
She was predeceased by her parents, Enoch Marvin & Mary Lee Jeffcoat Breedlove; brothers, Robert, Emory, Jerry (Betsy) Breedlove; sisters, Merle (Henry) Tomblin, Mable (Calvin) Anthony; husband James Terry and son, David Terry....
Elizabeth Ann Cochrane
Nov 16, 2016
Elizabeth Anne (Wolfe) Cochrane of Chattanooga, Tennessee passed away in her sleep at home with her family on Wednesday 16 November 2017 at age 92.
'Betty', as she was known to her friends, was born on March 15, 1924 in Des Moines, IA.
She is survived by her 3 children; Jan, Rick, and Steve; 1...
Lois Faye Milam Hall
Oct 30, 2016
Lois Faye Milam Hall, age 87, resident of Hixson TN, peacefully transitioned into the embrace of her Lord and Savior October 30, 2016.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James E. Hall of Hixson TN and Shirley M. Lamb of Memphis TN.
She was one of six daughters born to Miles and Esther...
Michael Joseph Johnson
Oct 27, 2016
Michael Joseph Johnson, 31, of Dayton, TN, went to be with the Lord Thursday, October 27, 2016.
He was predeceased by his father, Michael Alan Johnson and grandfather, Joseph Anthony Vyskocil.
Survivors include his mother, Selena Kindelspire; sisters, Melissa & Michelle Johnson; grandmother, Nancy Vyskocil; uncle, Joseph Vyskocil; aunt, Kimberly (Robert) Chapman; step-mother, Bikie Johnson;...
Ronald Stephen Axmacher
Oct 25, 2016
Ronald Stephen Axmacher, 82, of Chattanooga, passed away unexpectedly
Tuesday, October 25, 2016. He was a long time Land Surveyor in the Chattanooga area before retiring at Niles Surveying Company. He is predeceased by his parents: George David and Susie Mae Coleman Axmacher Lane; and sister, Nancy Angela Axmacher McBurnett.
He is survived by his...
Lena Ilean Blansit
Oct 25, 2016
Lena Ilean Simmons Blansit, 78, of Rossville, GA passed from this life to her eternal home Tuesday, October 25,2016. She is predeceased by her parents, John and Stella Simmons, brothers Grady, Eueal, Raymond, Arlis and Leroy Simmons.
Ilean was raised in Chattanooga, TN and attended Central High School. She was retired from the State of Tennessee. In...
Sandra Mae Otey
Oct 23, 2016
Sandra Mae Otey, 77, of Rossville, GA, went to be with the Lord Sunday, October 23, 2016.
She was predeceased by her parents, H.B. Simerley & Lillie Mae Simerley; son, Eugene Merritt, Jr. and brother, Frank Simerley
Survivors include her daughters, Trish Roberts & Peggy Vaughn; step-son, Dewayne Merritt; three brothers; six sisters; son-in-law, Eddie...
Dennis Wayne Gilbert
Oct 19, 2016
Dennis W. Gilbert, 66, of Fort Oglethorpe, GA, passed away Wednesday, October 17, 2016 at Chattanooga Hospice.
He was predeceased by his parents, Robert & Kathleen Gilbert and sister, Agnes Bartlett.
He attended Fort Oglethorpe Church of Christ.
He was married to Wanda Stanley Gilbert for 47 years as of December 19. He...
Glennice Kay Stebbins
Oct 17, 2016
Glennice Kay Bruce Stebbins, 81, passed away Monday, October 17th, 2016. She lived in Texas most of her life until 2000. She and her daughter moved to Chattanooga to be with her other 2 children and their families.
She was an avid sports fan, enjoyed listening to music, and adding to her teddy bear collection. She routinely...
John Reneau
Oct 17, 2016
John Reneau, 85, of Ooltewah, died Monday, October 17, 2016.
Born July 28, 1931, to Jessie Roy and Parthenia Hill Reneau. He was employed with Western Union Telegraph Company installing communication centers for the government for 24 years and as a custodian at Ooltewah High School until disability retirement.
John was a lifelong Baptist and...
Melissa Rena Byrd
Oct 14, 2016
Melissa Rena Byrd, 41, of Rossville, died Friday, October 14, 2016.
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Oct 11, 2016
Edwin LaVon Wyrick, 78 of Harrison, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 11, 2016.
He served in the United States Marine Corps. He was a member of the East Chattanooga Church of God.
He was predeceased by his parents, Elmer & Virbie Wyrick; son, David Wyrick and brother, Wendell Wyrick.
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Donald 'Don' Arthur Anderson
Oct 8, 2016
Donald "Don" Arthur Anderson passed away Saturday, October 8, 2016 surrounded by his family. A native of Athens, Tennessee, Donald was born in Mason City, Iowa, on September 24, 1938; he was 78 years old. He was preceded in death by his parents, Tom and Merle Anderson, and beloved wife Barbara Vaughan Anderson.
Survivors include his daughters,...
Billie Pearl May
Oct 3, 2016
Billie Pearl May, 86, passed away, Monday, Oct 3, 2016, at his home in Chattanooga Tennessee.
Billie was born January 2, 1930 in Chicago IL, to Pearl and Ethel May. Billie is survived by his wife Lorraine Ann (Gregones) May, his two children; Ninette and her husband Jack Morse and Billy May and his wife Wanda. He...
Martin Henry Alpert, Jr.
Oct 3, 2016
Martin Henry Alpert, Jr., 52, of Rossville, died Monday, October 3, 2016.
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Dorothy Faye Melton
Oct 2, 2016
Dorothy Faye Melton, 73 of Chattanooga, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 2, 2016.
She was predeceased by her parents, Mr. & Mrs. Robert Earl Metcalf; son, Michael Bruce; daughter, Kim Schmitt; grandson, Michael Bruce II; sisters Betty Poteet & Lavada Cagle and brother, Doyle Metcalf.
Survivors include her daughters, Pam Bruce,...
Patricia Lavergn Hamlin
Oct 1, 2016
Patricia Hamlin, 69, a lifelong resident of Chattanooga, passed away on Saturday, October 1, 2016.
She is survived by her husband, David Hamlin; two daughters, Beth Young, and Amy (Vish) Satyanarayan; sister, Valerie (Wes) Hunt; brother-in-law, Jim (Vicki) Hamlin; 5 grandchildren, 2 nieces, and 1 nephew.
She was preceded in death by her father, Vestal...
Mary Ann Smith
Oct 1, 2016
Mary Ann Smith, 74, of Flintstone, GA, passed to her Heavenly home on Saturday, October 1, 2016.
Mary Ann was born June 22, 1942 in Soddy-Daisy, TN to the late Horace Gentry and Mary Belle Swafford Gentry.
Survivors include her husband, Eugene Smith; daughter & son-in-law, Leigh Ann & Tom Ellis; granddaughter, Brianna Smith-Ellis and...
Zola Magdalene Nickerson
Sep 30, 2016
Zola Magdalene Rice Nickerson, 75, of Crossville, died Friday, September 30, 2016.
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