Obituaries

Chattanooga, Tennessee Obituaries

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.

Service Information

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

Service Information

A service summary is not available

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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A service summary is not available

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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A service summary is not available

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...

Myrtle Darlene Shelby

Myrtle Darlene Shelby

Dec 13, 2015

Myrtle Darlene Baker Shelby, 54, of Soddy-Daisy, died Sunday, December 13, 2015.

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A service summary is not available

Marilyn Arlene Lucas

Marilyn Arlene Lucas

Dec 10, 2015

Marilyn Arlene Lucas, 78, of Apison, passed away Thursday, peacefully at home after a long illness. She reluctantly retired from North Park Hospital, where she worked as a Medical Technologist for many years.

She was predeceased by her parents, Bill & Arlene Krenrich & her husband, Chuck Lucas.

She is survived by her daughter &...

Rev. Harold Nicholas

Rev. Harold Nicholas

Dec 8, 2015

Rev. Harold Nicholas of Chattanooga, TN went home to be with his Lord on December 8, 2015, at the age of 82 following a long illness.He was saved at the age of eight (8) at a city-wide campaign in Huntington, WV conducted by Dr. John R. Rice. He received his call to the ministry at the age of 16...

Joyce Marie Vandermolen

Joyce Marie Vandermolen

Dec 4, 2015

Joyce Marie Vandermolen passed away Friday, December 4, 2015 after a brief illness. She was preedeceased by her parents, Martin and Mary Buice and her husband, Micky Vandermolen.

She is survived by her children, Shelley Morrow, Suzanne Galione (Richard), Mary Crabtree and Martin Vandermolen, eight grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren.

A memorial service will be...

Kathy Louise Defur

Kathy Louise Defur

Dec 4, 2015

Kathy Louise Proffitt Defur, 60, of Graysville, went to be with her Lord Friday, December 4, 2015. She was a loving mother and grandmother. She was predeceased by her parents, Charlie and Kathleen Proffitt and brother, Charles Proffitt. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Charlie and Jessica Defur; two granddaughters, Savannah and Kady and grandson, Dylan.

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Ted Emmitt Howard Iii

Ted Emmitt Howard Iii

Dec 4, 2015

Ted Emmitt Howard III, SubGenius violinist poet gardener, passed away on December 4 after a short battle with cancer. He was 44 years old. He was born on September 16, 1971 in Chattanooga and was a graduate of Hixson High School. He was a Brock Scholar at UTC. He received his MFA in poetry from The University of Maryland....

Wilma Joan Marsh

Wilma Joan Marsh

Dec 3, 2015

Wilma Joan Little MARSH, 83, of Harrison, TN, a native of Potter Brook, PA, died Thursday, December 3, 2015 in her home. Born January 10, 1932, in Potter Brook, she was the daughter of Clarence and Grace Abbey Little. On July 15, 1950, in Potter Brook, she married Paul N. Marsh, who survives. She was predeceased by four siblings,...

David Lee Wyrick

David Lee Wyrick

Nov 25, 2015

David Lee Wyrick, 49, of Chattanooga, was called to heaven Wednesday, November 25, 2015.

He is survived by his wife, Christy Lynn Randall Wyrick; son, Joseph Wyrick; parents, Ed & Joyce Burke Wyrick; brother, John Wyrick and sister, Becky Gleason.

Visitation will be Monday, November 30 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. in East Chattanooga...

Clarence Regis Tallant

Clarence Regis Tallant

Nov 16, 2015

Clarence R. Tallant, 79, of Tyner/Silverdale passed away Monday. He retired from Mayfield Dairy Farms after 41 years. He was a member of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church.

He was predeceased by his son, Jeff Tallant; parents, Ted & Media Tallant; brothers, Ed, Theodore, Jack & his sister, Mildred.

He is survived by his wife of...

Christene Edna Potts

Christene Edna Potts

Nov 12, 2015

Christene Edna Pyburn Potts, 71, of Ooltewah, went to be with the Lord, Thursday, November 12. She was predeceased by her parents and two sisters.

She is survived by her husband, Bill Potts; three children, Bobby (Misty) Strickland, Melinda (Jerry) Brock and Timmy Strickland; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, five sisters and two brothers.

Visitation...

Ursa Mae Hart

Ursa Mae Hart

Nov 10, 2015

Ursa Mae Gass Hart, 90, of Birchwood, went to be with our Lord, peacefully early Tuesday, November 10, 2015. Born in Eldorado, Illinois, she was a member of Birchwood Baptist Church and Birchwood Senior Neighbors. She loved being with her family and friends. She was predeceased by her husband Van Buren Hart and parents, Walter and Ethel York Gass,...

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