Obituaries

Chattanooga, Tennessee Obituaries

June Carroll Burke

June Carroll Burke

Dec 5, 2016

June Carroll Hightower Burke, 75, of Ringgold, died Monday, December, 5, 2016.

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Irene M Kurtz

Irene M Kurtz

Dec 2, 2016

Irene M. Kurtz, 86, of Canton, Georgia, died Friday, December, 2, 2016.

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Paula Beth Esthey

Paula Beth Esthey

Nov 29, 2016

Paula Beth Allen Esthey, 66, of Paducah, Kentucky, died Tuesday, November 29, 2016.

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Andrew B. Daffron

Andrew B. Daffron

Nov 28, 2016

Andrew B. Daffron, 87 of Hixson passed away peacefully at Life Care Center of Red Bank Monday morning November 28, 2016.

"Daff" as he was known by both friends and family was born in Whitwell, TN June 2, 1929, was a graduate of Whitwell High School then attended The University of Tennessee where he was a member...

Billie Joyce Friddell

Billie Joyce Friddell

Nov 27, 2016

Billie Joyce Friddell, 66, of Ooltewah passed away Sunday, November 27, 2016.

She was predeceased by her parents, William Thomas Nelson & Marceil Virginia Blake and sisters, Janet Barbee & Sherry Beckler.

Survivors include her husband, William R. Friddell; daughter, Kelly Puckett; granddaughter, Olivia Puckett; sister, Judy (Frank) Strange with several nieces and nephews.

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Shirley Jo Harrison

Shirley Jo Harrison

Nov 27, 2016

Shirley Jo Harrison, 88, of Chattanooga, died Sunday morning, November 27, 2016. Shirley Jo was a resident of Chattanooga, TN for the last 13 years after having relocated from California.

Shirley Jo was born in New London, Connecticut to the late Clarence Eugene and Elisabeth Gallup. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by...

William Andrew Brown

William Andrew Brown

Nov 26, 2016

William Andrew Brown, 43, of Fort Payne, died Saturday, November 26, 2016.

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Thomas Rodney France

Thomas Rodney France

Nov 19, 2016

Thomas R. France, 76, of Chattanooga, passed away, Saturday, November 19.

He was predeceased by his parents, John & Esther France & two brothers.

Survivors include his daughter, Kimberly France; sister, Wanda Doremus; brother, Oliver France and three nieces and four nephews.

Pastor Bill Doremus & pastor Eric Johnson will conduct a memorial...

Tommy Joe Brown

Tommy Joe Brown

Nov 19, 2016

Tommy Joe Brown, age 64, passed on Saturday, Nov. 19th 2016. Tommy was born April 3rd 1952 and resided in Dalton, GA and Hermitage, TN for most his life.

He is predeceased by his brother, Kenneth Brown.

He leaves behind two sons, Tray and Trevor Brown, 3 grandchildren, his 10 siblings, Travis Brown, Ronnie Brown,...

Douglas Lionel Jacobs

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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