Obituaries

Chattanooga, Tennessee Obituaries

Jorge Miguel

Jorge Miguel

Jan 22, 2016

Jorge Miguel, 31, of Rossville, born April 18, 1984 died on January 22, 2016.

He will always be remembered by everybody in the family as a caring and loving person who always brought smiles to their faces. He showed love towards the kids, especially his nieces and nephews; whom he taught right from wrong and helped with...

Vernie Prator Rogers

Vernie Prator Rogers

Jan 21, 2016

Vernie Prator Rogers, 75, of Red bank, died Thursday, January 21, 2016.

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Robert Myers

Robert Myers

Jan 20, 2016

Robert Myers, 78, of Chattanooga, died Wednesday, January 20, 2016.

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Glenda Fay Jenkins

Glenda Fay Jenkins

Jan 10, 2016

Glenda Fay Jenkins, 65 of Soddy-Daisy, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family January 10, 2016.

She was predeceased by her parents, James & Virginia Harris; sister, Connie Tinnon and her son, Charles Robert Jenkins.

Survivors left to cherish her memory are her husband of 52 years, Charles Ronnie Jenkins; daughter, Sherry (John) Guffey;...

Glenn Brown Rager

Glenn Brown Rager

Jan 9, 2016

Glenn Brown Rager, 87, of Fort Oglethorpe, died Saturday, January 9, 2016. Mr. Rager lived in the area most of his life.

He was predeceased by his daughter, Leslie Rager and former wife, Jeannie Rager.

He is survived by a daughter, Traci Landis; son, Jeff (Bridgett) Rager; three grandchildren, Colby Landis, Chase Phillips and Cheyenne...

Lorena Faye Morris

Lorena Faye Morris

Jan 9, 2016

Lorena Ivens Morris, 77, of Rossville, GA passed peacefully on Saturday, January 9, 2016.

Lorena was a 1956 graduate of Rossville High School. She was actively involved in Local, County and District PTA. At one time she managed the Gift Shop of Hutchison Medical Center.

Lorena was predeceased by her parents, Sanford & Esther Ivens...

Lydia Jo Bothe-Meissner

Lydia Jo Bothe-Meissner

Jan 7, 2016

Lydia Jo Bothe-Meissner, 95, of Ooltewah, died peacefully Thursday evening, January 7, 2016.

Lydia was born to Tony and Esther Bothe in Dennison, Texas. Lydias father died of typhoid when she was 5 years old. Esther went to go to work while Lydia and her two siblings had to get along during the day. Lydia went to...

Dolly Marie Dorward

Dolly Marie Dorward

Dec 31, 2015

Dolly Dorward, 91, a one & a half year resident of Chattanooga & an eighty-nine year resident of Canton, Ohio passed away Thursday, December 31, 2015. Dolly was a loyal member of Jehovah's Witnesses, who dedicated her life to God in 1951. She has been a source of encouragement & strength to countless friends & family. All of her...

David Eugene Cook

David Eugene Cook

Dec 29, 2015

David Eugene Cook died on December 29, 2015.

He was predeceased by his parents, J.E. & Elizabeth Cook and brother, Tony Cook.

Survivors include his brother, Tommy (Claudia) Cook.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, January 2, 2016 in Tyner Cemetery at 2pm.

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Interment Saturday...

Robert Leslie Yates

Robert Leslie Yates

Dec 26, 2015

Robert Leslie Yates, 86, of Chattanooga went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 26th surrounded by his family. He was born on February 19, 1929.

Robert was a member of Brainerd Baptist Church. He continually expressed love for his family and had a natural ability to bring joy to those around him....

Adelaide Louise Wigren

Adelaide Louise Wigren

Dec 24, 2015

Adelaide Louise Baser Wigren, 97, of Signal Mountain died on Thursday, December 24, 2015 in Atlanta, GA. Adelaide was born in Brooklyn, NY on January 29, 1918. She was raised in Teaneck, NJ, and was a graduate of Teaneck High School. During her school years, Adelaide was an outstanding athlete. She excelled in basketball, even being asked to play...

Ronald E. Peterson

Ronald E. Peterson

Dec 23, 2015

Muncie- Ronald Edward Peterson, 58, passed away at home in Chattanooga, TN. He was born to parents John and Mary, on November 23, 1957 in Laporte, IN.

Ron attended Burris High School in Muncie, followed by college at Tennessee Temple University in Chattanooga, TN.

He began his christian ministry in education, before his calling as...

Lillian Campbell

Lillian Campbell

Dec 23, 2015

Lillian Starnes Campbell passed away peacefully at her home December 23, 2015 at the age of 92.

Lil was an active member of First Cumberland Presbyterian Church, a member of the Johnson Sunday School Class and the Womens Ministry. She retired from Quaker Oats Company after 35 years of service. She was always an integral part of...

James Kelly Townsend, Jr.

James Kelly Townsend, Jr.

Dec 21, 2015

James Kelly Townsend, Jr., 57, of Chattanooga, died Monday, December 21, 2015.

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Graveside Service Tuesday January 5, 2016 2:00 PM Chattanooga National Cemetery 1200 Bailey Avenue Chattanooga, TN 37404

James Fenimore Cooper, Jr.

James Fenimore Cooper, Jr.

Dec 20, 2015

James Fenimore Cooper, Jr., 72, of Murphy, North Carolina, died Sunday, December 20, 2015

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Donna Marie Mcconnel

Donna Marie Mcconnel

Dec 20, 2015

Donna Marie Fomari McConnell, 75, of Chattanooga, died Sunday, December 20, 2015

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Joy Belle Licht

Joy Belle Licht

Dec 17, 2015

Joy Belle Scott Licht, 72, of Cleveland, died Thursday, Dec. 17th 2015. Joy B. Licht was born on February 28th, 1943 in Chetek, Wisconsin.

Joy graduated from Wisconsin Academy in 1961. In 1962,

she married Del Licht. After graduating from college, Joy taught

1st and 2nd grade for 38 years. She had a...

William Henry Cross

William Henry Cross

Dec 16, 2015

William Henry Harrison Cross, 94 of Signal Mountain went to be with the Lord Wednesday, 12/16/2015.

He was preceded in death by his father Henry; mother, Lizzie; 7 siblings; wife, Gladys (Miller) Cross and son, Billy.

He is survived by wife, Lorean (Weatherly) Cross; sister, Leoda Hicks; sons, Ricky (Debbie), Jimmy (Patty), Joey (Susan); daughters,...

James Elbert Styles, Jr.

James Elbert Styles, Jr.

Dec 14, 2015

James Elbert Styles, Jr., 33, of Old Fort, died Monday, December 14, 2015.

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Dr. Charles Dantzler Werner

Dr. Charles Dantzler Werner

Dec 14, 2015

Dr. Charles Werner, 92, of Ooltewah, went to be with the Lord, Monday, December 14. He was known as a Godly man. He was a member of Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church. He grew up in North Chattanooga and served in the United States Army Aircorp. He earned a Bachelor of Science and his Master of Arts Degree from...

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