Obituaries

Chattanooga, Tennessee Obituaries

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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John Marion Pernell

John Marion Pernell

Nov 10, 2014

John Marion Pernell

John Marion Pernell, 79, of Morristown, TN went home to be with the Lord on November 10, 2014.

He was predeceased by his parents, John Henry & Mary Alice Pernell; daughter, Carlotta Fleenor; sister, Ruth Counterman and son-in-law, Darrell Fleenor.

He is survived by his wife, Sonya Pernell; sons &...

Andrew Paul Pressnell

Andrew Paul Pressnell

Nov 9, 2014

Andrew Paul Pressnell, 45, of Chattanooga, died Sunday, November 9, 2014.

He is survived by his wife, Matricia Nation Pressnell; five children, Brittany Latasha Pressnell, Chrissy Nicole Teague, Gwendolyn Marie Nation, Desmond Avery Nation and Kadance Nichole Nation; two grandchildren, Ricky Allen Teague and Elijah John Teague; mother, Nancy Carol Wright; and three sisters, Katrina Bryant, Dana...

Edwin Lee Bramlett, Jr.

Edwin Lee Bramlett, Jr.

Oct 29, 2014

Edwin Lee Bramlett, Jr., 61 of Rossville, GA left his earthly home to be with the Lord on October 29, 2014.

Ed attended Rossville High School and was a Veteran of The United States Army. His passion in life was songwriting, playing music and spending time with his friends.

Ed was predeceased by parents, Edwin...

Jane Denes

Jane Denes

Oct 28, 2014

Jane, 81, of Hixson, TN passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2014.

Jane was born in Louisville, KY to the late Be and Ben Crawley. She attended University of Kentucky and was a member of the Chi Omega Sorority. Also she was an avid UK Wildcat fan. Jane was a long time member of Privateer Yacht Club....

Susanne Kay Brude

Susanne Kay Brude

Oct 27, 2014

Susanne Kay Brude of Harrison, loving wife and mother, died surrounded by family on Monday, October 27th, 2014 at Memorial Hospital of Chattanooga. She was 61.

Susanne was born August 10th, 1953 to William and June Balsanek of Cedar Rapids, IA.

She graduated from Iowa Weslyen College in 1975.

She married David Brude...

Hilda Chapin

Hilda Chapin

Oct 23, 2014

Hilda Hude Chapin, 90, of Lookout Mountain, passed away peacefully Thursday morning, Oct. 23, 2014. She was the wife of Edward Young Chapin III.

Visitation will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, 2014, in the Church of the Good Shepherd, Lookout Mountain. The service will be conducted at 11 a.m.

Send condolences at www.CovenantFuneral.com...

William "Bill" Herbert Champagne

William "Bill" Herbert Champagne

Oct 23, 2014

William "Bill" Herbert Champagne, 71, of Ooltewah, TN went to be with the Lord on October 23rd. He was born on December 29, 1942 in Detroit, MI. He was a part of the Ministry Team at Free to Worship Revival Center in Soddy-Daisy, TN.

He is survived by his wife, Kimberly Champagne; his children, Jennifer Edwards, Christopher...

James Frederick Duffy

James Frederick Duffy

Oct 19, 2014

James Frederick Duffy , 64, passed away Sunday, October 19 at a local hospital. Jim had bravely battled Multiple Sclerosis for 40 years, but most would not have noticed his impairment until recently.

He leaves his wife of 30 years, Cara, his sons, Ryan and Brenan, also his brother Tom as well grandchildren, cousins, nieces and nephews...

Normanda Porter

Normanda Porter

Oct 12, 2014

Normanda Donaldson "Mandy" Porter, of Chattanooga, died Sunday, October 12, 2014, peacefully at her home, at age 61, to be with our Lord God.

She attended Central high school in 1968 as one of the first African-American students to attend and two years at Kirkman high school. She attended the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and served...

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