Obituaries

Chattanooga, Tennessee Obituaries

Joan R. Sparks

Joan R. Sparks

Dec 31, 2014

Joan R. Sparks, 80, of Chattanooga, died Wednesday, December 31, 2014.

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Robert Burnen Dalton

Robert Burnen Dalton

Dec 30, 2014

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Robert Burnen Dalton, 60, who died on Tuesday, December 30, 2014 at a local hospital surrounded by friends and family. He will always be remembered as a devoted husband, loving father, and inspiration to all who came to know him and befriend him in his lifetime.

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June Charlotte Dagnan

June Charlotte Dagnan

Dec 29, 2014

June Charlotte Schoolfield Dagnan, 93, of Manchester, died Monday, December 29, 2014.

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James Russell "Rusty" Harbison

James Russell "Rusty" Harbison

Dec 26, 2014

James Russell "Rusty" Harbison, 59, of Benton, died on Friday, December 26, 2014. He was predeceased by his parents, Avery Lee and Ethelene Culpepper Harbison, and brother Avery Lee Harbison, Jr.

Survivors include two sisters, Cissy H. Adams (Kendall), Reliance, and Linda D. Adams (Ed), Delano,and one brother, Michael D. Harbison (Julie), Cleveland and several nieces and...

Doris Dean Smith

Doris Dean Smith

Dec 26, 2014

Doris Dean Smith has gone home to Jesus. She passed into the glory of heaven on Friday, December 26, 2014.

Doris was born on November 23, 1931 in North Georgia. She attended Second Presbyterian Church where she faithfully served for over 65 years. At church she was a member of the Knit Wits, who crochet and knit...

Irene Calfee Gaddis

Irene Calfee Gaddis

Dec 24, 2014

Irene Calfee Gaddis, 80, of Cleveland, went to meet her Lord early Wednesday, December 24, 2014. She was born February 17, 1934 in Cleveland, Tennessee. She was a member of The Church of God.

She attended school in Cleveland, TN and during her early years worked in the ministry for the Church in various locations in the...

Christian Bryan Sexton

Christian Bryan Sexton

Dec 19, 2014

Christian Bryan Sexton, 36, of Chattanooga, died Friday, December 19, 2014. He was predeceased by his daughter, Jessica Burkhart, father, Joseph R. Sexton III, grandparents, Richard L. and Shirley Waters and Joseph and Marion Sexton and step-father, Robert W. Hudson.

He is survived by his mother, Janet W. Hudson, siblings, Robert Hudson, Magdalene Sexton, J. R. Sexton,...

Joanne Christman

Joanne Christman

Dec 16, 2014

Joanne Christman, 69, of Saint Johnsville, New York, died Tuesday, December 16, 2014.

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Helen Kennedy

Helen Kennedy

Dec 16, 2014

Helen Pegg Kennedy, 98, of Chattanooga, died Tuesday, December 16, 2014.

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Adeline Dora Jolienna Desilva

Adeline Dora Jolienna Desilva

Dec 15, 2014

Adeline Dora Jolienna Lamm Desilva, 98, of Collegedale, died Monday, December 15, 2014.

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Lawrence Howard Phillips

Lawrence Howard Phillips

Dec 12, 2014

Lawrence Howard Phillips, 80, of Harrison, went to Heaven on Friday, December 12, 2014. He was a graduate of Bob Jones University and Deacon of Hillside Baptist Church

Born in Kansas City, Missouri to the late Ernest and Mildred Phillips. Lawrence is survived by his three brothers and one sister, wife Trish, four daughters and one son,...

William Inman "Bill" Jenkins, Jr.

William Inman "Bill" Jenkins, Jr.

Dec 11, 2014

William Inman 'Bill' Jenkins, Jr., 67, of Chattanooga, died Thursday, December 11, 2014. He was a decorated Yeoman in the Navy, completed two tours in Vietnam , and will be buried with military honors.

He was predeceased by his parents, grand-parents, and his nephew Josh MCBryar.

He is is survived by his wife, Barbara Ann...

Susanne Adelheid Mcclure

Susanne Adelheid Mcclure

Dec 5, 2014

Susanne Adelheid "Heidi" Nentwig McClure, 54, of Signal Mountain went home to heaven on December 5, 2014 surrounded by loving family and friends. Complications from a sudden heart attack released her from possible future pain and freed her wings for heaven.

Educated in Signal Mountain schools and Red Bank High School; she graduated with honors in accounting...

William Riley Watkins

William Riley Watkins

Dec 2, 2014

William "Bill" Watkins, 78, of Harrison, passed on December 2, 2014. A graduate of Central High School. Bill attended University of Tennessee, Knoxville and University of California, Fresno. Bill was a baseball pitcher at Central, signed with the Chattanooga Lookouts and played in the minor league in Kentucky.

His career included working at the Marshall Space Flight...

Richard Herman Phillips

Richard Herman Phillips

Nov 28, 2014

Richard H. 'Dick' Phillips, Sr., 90, passed away November 28, 2014. He was a resident of Signal Mountain for sixty four years. Dick was a founding member of St. Timothy's Episcopal Church where he served as Senior Warden, sang in the choir, and served as a Lay Eucharist Minister (LEM).

Dick was born in Mattoon, Illinois on...

Frank James Herty Althaus

Frank James Herty Althaus

Nov 26, 2014

Frank James Herty "Jim" Althaus, 86, passed away November 26, 2014. He was a resident of Signal Mountain for fifty years. Jim was a member of St. Timothys Episcopal Church where he taught Sunday School and served as Senior Warden of the Vestry.

Jim was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on August 18, 1928, the son of...

Carla Eugenia Crowe

Carla Eugenia Crowe

Nov 20, 2014

Carla Eugenia Bice Crowe went to be with the Lord November 20, 2014.

Carla was born June 28, 1975 to Gene and Brenda Bice. She was a lifelong resident of Middle Valley, graduated from Soddy Daisy High School, and was a member of Middle Valley Baptist Church. Carlas passion for life was her desire to help others....

Aarica Mincey

Aarica Mincey

Nov 20, 2014

Aarica Mincey 54 passed away November 20th 2014 after a short battle with cancer. Aarica was born December 29th 1959 and attended East Ridge High School. Aarica was an inspiration to and paved the way for a younger generation and will be missed by all.

Aarica was preceded in death by father Harry Mincey, brother; Andy Jones,...

R. D. Lyle

R. D. Lyle

Nov 14, 2014

R. D. Lyle, 89, of Charleston, died Friday, November 14, 2014. He was an avid wood worker, gardener and loved to fish. He retired from Bowater after 32 years. He was a former Mayor of Charleston, former Secretary for 36 years, twice Past Master and 60 year member of Charleston Lodge No. 484, F. & A. M. where he...

Carolyn Lavern Babbitt

Carolyn Lavern Babbitt

Nov 14, 2014

Carolyn Laverne Allen Babbitt, 82, of McDonald died Friday, November 14, 2014.

Arrangements will be announced by Covenant Funeral & Crematory, Crox family owned and operated, www.CovenantFuneral.com.

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