Obituaries

Chattanooga, Tennessee Obituaries

Frances Naoma 'Frankie' Sharp

Frances Naoma 'Frankie' Sharp

May 27, 2016

Frances "Frankie" Pierson Sharp, 77, died Friday, May 27, 2016.

She was preceded in death by her mother and father, a brother and a sister.

She is survived by two daughters, Marnie Roden (Lee), Leslie Longshore (Shea); three grandchildren, Shea Longshore, Madeleine Longshore, Jackson Longshore; two brothers, five sisters, as well as many nieces and...

Brenda Kay Yancy

Brenda Kay Yancy

May 26, 2016

Brenda Kay Yancy, 64, of Rock Spring, GA, went to be with the Lord, Thursday, May 26.

She was predeceased by her father, Frank Bailey; her daddy, Donald Reed and her brother, Johnny Bailey.

She is survived by her husband and high school sweetheart, Edwin Yancy; her mother, Jessie Reed; her daughters, Cindy ( Chuck)...

Richard Lavern Swafford

Richard Lavern Swafford

May 26, 2016

Richard Lavern Swafford, 49, of Dayton, died Thursday, May 26, 2016.

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Joyce Ann Hines Gilliland

Joyce Ann Hines Gilliland

May 23, 2016

Joyce Ann Hines Gilliland, 63, of Sale Creek, died unexpectedly Monday, May 23, 2016.

She was predeceased by her parents, Joe M. and Diana Hines and brother, Joe A. Hines.

Survivors include her sister, Judy Holloway and brothers, John and Jack Hines. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Please check Facebook....

Davalys Elizabeth 'Liz' Horton

Davalys Elizabeth 'Liz' Horton

May 23, 2016

D. Elizabeth "Liz" Horton was born in Madisonville, TN to David and Effie Powers (deceased) May 13th 1940. She had an elder sister, Patricia who passed away in 2012.

She graduated from Soddy Daisy High in 1957 and went on to study at Tennessee TECH, until she met her husband, Charles W. Horton, with whom she had...

Janet Lea Liedel

Janet Lea Liedel

May 22, 2016

Janet Lea Liedel, 58, of Ringgold, died, Sunday, May 22.

She was predeceased by her father, Emmett Edmondson, Jr.; brother, Allen Edmondosn and granddaughter, Molly Walker.

Survivors include her husband of 34 years, Tom Liedel; children, Steve (Carla) Walker Jr.; Tim (Katie) Walker, Chris (Jennifer) Walker, Chuck (Christy) Walker, Stephanie Bice (Mike); mother, Juanita Edmondson;...

Thomas David Gaddy

Thomas David Gaddy

May 13, 2016

Thomas David Gaddy, 56, of Chattanooga, died Friday, May 13, 2016.

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Michael Eugene Davis

Michael Eugene Davis

May 12, 2016

Michael Eugene Davis, 52, of Graysville, went to be with the Lord, Thursday, May 12. He attended Hillcrest Baptist Church.

He was predeceased by his mother, Peggy Davis and his sister, Leanne Davis.

He is survived by his father, Herman Davis, Jr., three aunts and uncles & many friends.

Visitation will be in...

Ruth Edna Asgeirsson

Ruth Edna Asgeirsson

May 11, 2016

Ruth Edna (Golsner) Asgeirsson of Ringgold Georgia passed away at Memorial Hospital on Wednesday May 11, 2016 at the age of 79. Ruth was born on January 28, 1937 at Port Jefferson hospital on Long Island New York. She graduated from Greater Boston Academy in 1955 and continued on to receive her degree as a Registered Nurse from the...

Miriam Daisy Myers

Miriam Daisy Myers

May 8, 2016

Miriam Daisy Beck Myers was born on 19 January 1928 in Nieuw Nickerie, Suriname, South America to Rudolf Jacob Louis Beck and Ester Beatrice Durban. She fell asleep with our Savior on 8 May 2016 at home in Collegedale, Tennessee.

Miriam was the eighth child and only girl in a family of ten siblings. She graduated from...

Carolyn F. Calhoun

Carolyn F. Calhoun

May 8, 2016

Carolyn Faye Brown Calhoun, 65, of South Pittsburg, Tennessee died Sunday, Mothers Day, after a short illness.

She was born July 22, 1950 in Somerset, Kentucky to Bill and Emma Brown, and grew up in Indianapolis, Indiana. She had lived in Marion County, Tennessee for 44 years, 39 years in South Pittsburg.

In addition to...

Joe Lue Gene Shadowens

Joe Lue Gene Shadowens

May 5, 2016

Evangelist and Dr. Joe Lue Gene Shadowens, age 87, died Thursday, May 5, 2016, in his home with his wife Gloria by his side. He went to Heaven to be with his Lord Jesus.

After his salvation in October 1961, he knew the call of God upon his life to enter the ministry of evangelism, attending and...

Wilma J. Brinkmoeller

Wilma J. Brinkmoeller

Apr 22, 2016

Wilma J. Brinkmoeller, 90, of Hixson, died Friday, April 22, 2016.

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William Brady Willerson

William Brady Willerson

Apr 22, 2016

William Brady Willerson, 60, of Ooltewah, passed away on Friday, April 22, 2016. Born in Chattanooga on October 3, 1955, he was predeceased by his parents, J. B. and Ruby Williams Willerson and a brother, William Bill Baily, Jr. all of Ooltewah.

He is survived by a son, William Donovan (Kristina) Willerson; sister, Ann Barker; five grandchildren,...

Edward Lee Szymczak

Edward Lee Szymczak

Apr 21, 2016

Edward Lee "Eddie" Szymczak, 41, of Ooltewah, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, April 21st. He was predeceased by his Loving Father, Frederick Szymczak.

Survivors include his Loving Mother, Donna Szymczak; the Mother of his children, Alana Lawson; daughters, Grace Elizabeth Szymczak, 11 and Ella June Szymczak, 9; sister, Andrea (Jason) Workman; niece, Natalie Lynn...

Eddie 'Buster' Bates, Sr.

Eddie 'Buster' Bates, Sr.

Apr 20, 2016

Eddie Bates, Sr., 64, of Hixson, passed from death unto eternal life at his home on Wednesday, April 20th. He was of the Baptist faith.

He was predeceased by his mother, Georgia Bates; brothers, Charles, Joseph & Freddie, all of Chattanooga.

He is survived by his son, Eddie Jr. (Cursty) of Hixson; daughter, Kasey Bates...

Benjamiin Benade Mcqueen, Jr.

Benjamiin Benade Mcqueen, Jr.

Apr 16, 2016

Benjamin Benade McQueen, 89, of Chattanooga, died Saturday, April 16, 2016.

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Clayton Beal

Clayton Beal

Apr 14, 2016

Clayton Beal, 34, of Chattanooga passed away on Thursday April 14, 2016. He leaves behind his father, Bernard White; stepmother, Jacquelyn White; siblings, Zaid White, Nicole White, and Moses White and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Pastor Anthony Williams will conduct the Memorial Service Tuesday, April 19 at noon in the Greater Missionary Baptist...

Brady Scott Colston

Brady Scott Colston

Apr 13, 2016

Brady Scott Colston, 52, of Cleveland, died Wednesday, April 13, 2016.

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James Elder Defriese, Jr.

James Elder Defriese, Jr.

Apr 13, 2016

James E. DeFriese, Jr. 89, passed away on April 13, 2016. He was born on October 25, 1926 in Chattanooga. He was predeceased by his mother, Lillie Werner; father, James E. DeFriese and sister, Dot Allen.

Survivors include his wife, Jena and daughter, Donna.

He graduated from City High School and attended UTC. He was...

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