Obituaries

Chattanooga, Tennessee Obituaries

Steven Patrick Craig

Steven Patrick Craig

Jun 21, 2015

Steve Patrick "East Brainerd" Craig, 21 of Chattanooga died in a tragic four wheeling accident on a mountain which he loved.

He was predeceased by his grandparents, Mary & Vachel Smith; grandfather, Richard Craig and uncle, David Craig.

Survivors include his parents, Steve & Rebecca Craig and grandmother, Jeanette Craig.

The family will...

Cynthia Diane Brumlow

Cynthia Diane Brumlow

Jun 19, 2015

Cynthia Diane Brumlow, 53, of Rossville passed away on June 19, 2015 at a local hospital.

Survivors include her husband of 37 years, Samuel R. Brumlow; two children, Shanan Brumlow, Jacob Brumlow & his fiance Davina Motley; grandchildren, Mykayla & Hannah Bennett and sister Sheila Flannigan.

The family will receive friends at New Shepherd Hill...

Doris Virginia Bell Goforth

Doris Virginia Bell Goforth

Jun 19, 2015

Doris Virginia Bell Goforth, 91, of Reliance, died Friday, June 19, 2015. She was a member of Archville Baptist Church. She was predeceased by her husbands, Arthur E. Bell and Letcher Goforth as well as her nine siblings.

She is survived by a son, Steve Bell, Boise, Idaho; stepdaughters, Faye Callaway, Charleston and Sherry Woody, Benton; granddaughter,...

Nell Ruth Roark

Nell Ruth Roark

Jun 19, 2015

Nell Ruth "Buddy/Bubba" Roark, 85, of Harrison passed away peacefully Friday, June 19, 2015 and went to be with our Lord and loved ones after a lengthy illness with diabetes and years of kidney dialysis. She graduated from Birchwood High School and retired from a 33 year career as executive secretary for United Way Agency of Chattanooga. She has...

Mildred Marie Williams

Mildred Marie Williams

Jun 15, 2015

Mildred Marie Williams, 89, of Cleveland, died Monday, June 15,2015. She was a graduate of Bradley High School and a lifelong member of West Cleveland Baptist Church. Her passions were her family, her friends, and her Church family. She loved being a special grandmother to Rudd. A master of all crossword puzzles, she loved baseball and was a loyal...

Gertrue Crocker

Gertrue Crocker

Jun 15, 2015

Gertrue Johnson Crocker, 93, of Etowah, died Monday, June 15, 2015. She was predeceased by her husband, Travis R. Crocker, sons, Charles R. Crocker and Glenn T. Crocker, daughter, Mary Ann Crocker Newman and great grandsons, Beau Newman and Dalton Newman.

Surviving are grandchildren, Stacey M. Newman, Matt Crocker, Steven L. Newman and Daniel G. Newman.

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Robert Bowles, Jr.

Robert Bowles, Jr.

Jun 14, 2015

Robert Bowles, Jr., 85, of Fayetteville, North Carolina, died Sunday, June 14, 2015.

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Michael Joseph Gibbons

Michael Joseph Gibbons

Jun 12, 2015

Michael Joseph Gibbons, 65, of Ooltewah, died June 12, 2015 after a long illness. Mike was a lifelong resident of Tampa, FL before moving to Ooltewah in 2011 to be closer to his sister.

He is survived by his sister, Pat (Bob) Bartlett; brothers, Tom (Peri) Gibbons, Tampa, FL, John Gibbons; niece, Jennifer (Russ) Bridges; and nephew,...

Antoinette 'Nettie' Rix

Antoinette 'Nettie' Rix

Jun 9, 2015

Antoinette "Nettie" Rix, 97, of East Ridge Residence in East Ridge, TN, formerly of Sebring, FL, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2015 in a local nursing facility. She was born on November 2, 1917, in Herkimer, NY, the daughter of Albert and Antonie Tresohlavy. She was predeceased by her husband, Paul W. Rix and sons Kenneth Rix and...

Philip Taylor Krug, Sr.

Philip Taylor Krug, Sr.

Jun 9, 2015

Philip T. Krug, Sr., 85, of Chattanooga, TN passed away on June 9, 2015 at a local hospital.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Sue, and his parents B.E. & Hazel Krug; sister, Elizabeth Laskowski and his daughter, Karen E. Krug.

Survivors include his son, Philip T. (Chip), grandson, Ty...

James Alan Brady

James Alan Brady

Jun 7, 2015

James Alan Brady, 52, of Ooltewah died on Sunday, June 7, 2015.

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Benjamin 'Luther' Sellers

Benjamin 'Luther' Sellers

Jun 7, 2015

Benjamin "Luther" Sellers, 85, of Rossville, died Sunday, June 7, 2015. He was predeceased by his wife, Mary Evelyn Sellers.

Survivors include his son, Larry (Holly) Sellers; daughter, Gail (Ron) Solomon; grandchildren, Tim (Geri) Solomon, Kraig Solomon, Kayla Sellers & Ryan Sellers; sister, Ann Carroll.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, from 5-8 and...

George Oliver Boaz

George Oliver Boaz

Jun 5, 2015

George Oliver Boaz, 86, of East Ridge, died Friday June 5, 2015 in Hospice of Chattanooga Care Center.

George was born November 25, 1928 in Pittsylvania County Va. to David Thomas Boaz and Mary Elisabeth Ragsdale. On April 3, 1965 he married Barbara Jean Voliva in Engelhard, North Carolina. George was a bus mechanic, bus driver and...

Jackie Earl Brown

Jackie Earl Brown

Jun 5, 2015

Jackie Earl Brown, 64, of Rossville, died Friday, June 5, 2015.

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James Stanley Morrow

James Stanley Morrow

Jun 4, 2015

James Stanley Morrow, 70 of Harrison, Tennessee died on Thursday, June 4 in his home after a lengthy illness.

He was a long time resident and farmer in the Harrison area. For the last three decades he had been providing fresh produce to area markets and stands. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Military.

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Sherrry Audirsch

Sherrry Audirsch

May 30, 2015

Sherry Lynn Parker Audirsch, 72 of Chattanooga passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2015.

She was born November 26, 1942 in Shreveport, LA. She was an acclaimed artist, avid gardener and the most loving mother and grandmother. She truly enjoyed nature, reading, traveling and most of all spending time with her family.

She is survived...

Coy Vinson

Coy Vinson

May 25, 2015

Coy Vinson, 82, a lifelong resident of Harrison, died on Monday, May 25, 2015.

He was predeceased by his wife, Reba Vinson; brothers, Tom Vinson of Ohio, J.C. Vinson of Chattanooga and grandson, Steven Brumlow.

Survivors include his step-daughters, Debbie (Steve) Brumlow and Kimberly (John) Blackburn; step-son, Finley King; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

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Arthur Marshall 'Shorty' Lynn

Arthur Marshall 'Shorty' Lynn

May 22, 2015

Arthur Marshall "Shorty" Lynn, 82, of Chattanooga, died on Friday, May 22, 2015.

Mr. Lynn was retired from Standard Coosa Thatcher Yarns.

Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, James M. and Janice Ruth Lynn; daughter and son-in-law, Sandra Lynn and Gary F. Harris; brother, Marvin Lynn; eight grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren.

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Debra Jean Johnston

Debra Jean Johnston

May 22, 2015

Debra Jean Dearing Johnston, 50, of Chattanooga was born September 30, 1964 in St. Petersburg, Florida. She went to be with the Lord on May 22, 2015. She was loved and will be missed by family and friends.

She is survived by two children, Brandon Johnston and Lindsay Johnston; granddaughter, Joslyn; two sisters, Tammy McGrath(John) and Teresa...

William Warren Pennell

William Warren Pennell

May 22, 2015

William Warren Pennell, 52, of South Pittsburg, died on Friday, May 22, 2015.

William was survived by his wife, Julia and three daughters, Sabrina, Samantha and Sasha Pennell; his mother, Barbara Tamargo; three brothers, Robert, Brian and Brandon Pennell with several nephews and a niece.

The memorial service will be held at Our Lady of...

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