Obituaries

Chattanooga, Tennessee Obituaries

Donna Leigh Rhea Craven

Donna Leigh Rhea Craven

Sep 15, 2014

Donna Leigh Rhea Craven, 55, of Rossville, died Monday, September 15, 2014. She was an active member of South Rossville Baptist Church. She was predeceased by her father, Donald Rhea and brother, Dwain Rhea. Survivors include her husband, Harrell Craven; daughter, Kerie Craven; son Donnie Craven; two brothers, David (Kay) Rhea and Dennis Rhea; mother Dorothy Hill Rhea and several...

Robert Mitchell Gordon

Robert Mitchell Gordon

Sep 1, 2014

Robert Mitchell Gordon, 58, of Pensicola, FL., formerly of Chattanooga, passed away Monday, Sept. 1, 2014. Born in Pensacola, he served his country in the Navy before becoming an accomplished chef. He was a great musician, and a member of the Red Cliff band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians. He is survived by his mother Ollie Mae Gordon; sisters, Linda...

Franklin Delano Moore

Franklin Delano Moore

Sep 1, 2014

Franklin Delano Moore, 75, of McDonald and lifelong resident of East Ridge passed away peacefully at his home on Sept 1, 2014. Mr. Moore was a local business owner of Stanrich Studio Inc. for 45 years. He was Past Master of East Lake Lodge #698 F&AM, Scottish Rite, Alhambra Shrine, Past President of TPPA, Chattanooga Trout Club Association, Chattanooga City...

Mary Ellen Mcdonald Ricketts

Mary Ellen Mcdonald Ricketts

Aug 24, 2014

Mary Ellen McDonald Ricketts, 77, of Hixson, died Sunday, August 24, 2014, 2013. Arrangements will be announced by Covenant Funeral & Crematory, Crox family owned and operated, www.CovenantFuneral.com.

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Fred Jackson Headrick, Jr

Fred Jackson Headrick, Jr

Aug 20, 2014

Known as "Jack" Fred Jackson "Jack" Headrick Jr., 73, died at his Signal Mountain home on Wednesday, August 20, 2014. In his early years he served in the navy and worked on the USS Harder submarine. Jack spent the majority of his life as a Real Estate Broker and was the sole owner of Scenic Realty in Chattanooga. Jack was...

Euldine Osburn Smith

Euldine Osburn Smith

Aug 16, 2014

Known as "Dee" Euldine "Dee" Osburn Smith,70, passed away Saturday, August 16, 2014 due to complications from heart disease and vascular dementia. Dee was a beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, and friend. She had an accomplished career as a CPA, having graduated magna cum laude from the University of West Florida with a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, and then passing...

Edward Clifton Wines

Edward Clifton Wines

Aug 13, 2014

EDWARD CLIFTON WINES, 91, longtime educator within the Seventh-day Adventist Church, died Wednesday morning, August 13, 2014 in Signal Mountain, TN. Mr. Wines was Vice-President for Advancement and Public Relations at Loma Linda University; President of Southwestern Adventist College, Keene, TX; and Principal of Enterprise Academy, Enterprise, Kansas. He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Moneta Caviness Wines;...

Robert Boysen Beckett

Robert Boysen Beckett

Aug 10, 2014

Robert Boysen Beckett, 90, of Collegedale, died Sunday, August 10, 2014. He taught high school science and math and worked in a variety of construction-related projects during his lifetime. For thirteen years he and his wife made a living as doll artists. Mr. Beckett was predeceased by his daughter, Barbara Jean Kalebaugh, and his wife, June Lenore Allen Beckett. Survivors...

Patsy Maxine Mcdowell Hill

Patsy Maxine Mcdowell Hill

Aug 7, 2014

Patsy Maxine McDowell Hill, 78, of Chattanooga, died Thursday, August 7, 2014. Arrangements will be announced by Covenant Funeral & Crematory, Crox family owned and operated, www.CovenantFuneral.com.

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Nina Lee Fitzgerald Mcarthur

Nina Lee Fitzgerald Mcarthur

Aug 7, 2014

Nina Lee Fitzgerald McArthur, 101, of Ooltewah, passed away Thursday, August 7, 2014. She left her beloved Ooltewah home and has gone on an extended trip to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was reared in Ooltewah and was a lifelong member of the United Methodist Church as well as a member of The Order of Eastern...

Nina Lee Mcarthur

Nina Lee Mcarthur

Aug 7, 2014

Nina Lee McArthur, 101, of East Ridge, died Thursday, August 7, 2014. Arrangements will be announced by Covenant Funeral & Crematory, Crox family owned and operated, www.CovenantFuneral.com.

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Linda Joyce Lee Woody

Linda Joyce Lee Woody

Aug 5, 2014

Linda Joyce Lee Woody, 65, of Benton, went to be reunited with her beloved husband Michael Lee Woody in heaven on August 5 2014. She was predeceased by her daughter Christine Woody- Kersey, parents, Thomas Anderson Lee, and Willadeane Fugate Lee, and brother Tommy Lee. Linda was born in Chattanooga, but spent her life as a successful entrepreneur, and rearing...

Edna Blackwell Irwin

Edna Blackwell Irwin

Jul 31, 2014

Edna Blackwell Irwin, 90, of Apison, passed away Thursday, July 31, 2014. She was a graduate of the Baroness Erlanger School of Nursing, Class of 1946, and retired from the Hamilton County Public Health Department. She was predeceased by her husband of 58 years, Ernest E. "Bill" Irwin. She is survived by a brother, Claude Mongle; her sons: Bill, Dale,...

Robert Neal Adams Sr

Robert Neal Adams Sr

Jul 15, 2014

Robert Neal Adams, Sr., 83 of Hixson passed away July 15, 2014. Bob was predeceased by his wife of 56 years, Carolyn Cain Adams. The Original Missile Man, served in The Air Force during the Korean War and worked for JPL, Boeing and for 36 years with Lockheed at Cape Canaveral. His life was Glory to God's service and love...

Grace Louise Cunningham Smith

Grace Louise Cunningham Smith

Jul 9, 2014

Grace Louise Cunningham Smith, 95, of Chattanooga, died July 9, 2014. She was born Oct. 9, 1918, in Chattanooga, to the late David M. Cunningham and Nancy Ann Cunningham. She was preceded in death by her husband David M. Smith, sisters Florence C. Smith and Irene C. Faircloth, twin brother Grady W. Cunningham, and nephew Francis J. Smith, all of...

Frances W Hale

Frances W Hale

Jul 5, 2014

Frances W. Hale, 81, of Chattanooga, passed away Saturday, July 5, 2014 in a local hospital. Betty was born in 1932 and spent her entire life in Chattanooga. She was a faithful member of the East Ridge Church of Christ. She was predeceased by her husband, Dual D. Hale; parents, Paul C. & Emma B. Wilson; brothers, Lester B. Wilson,...

Leslie Harter Pearse Jr

Leslie Harter Pearse Jr

Jul 4, 2014

Known as Skip Leslie Harter "Skip" Pearse, Jr. (11/6/1949 - 7/4/2014) Skip Pearse, 64, of Jacksonville, FL, died peacefully Friday, July 4, 2014 in Chattanooga, TN surrounded by family and friends. He was born November 6, 1949 in Waltham, MA and as a child traveled around the world with his family while his father was serving as a Lt. Colonel...

Don Leslie Howard

Don Leslie Howard

Jul 3, 2014

Don Leslie Howard, 82, of Harrison, died Thursday, July 3, 2014. Arrangements will be announced by Covenant Funeral & Crematory, Crox family owned and operated, www.CovenantFuneral.com.

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Martha Hogue Adkins

Martha Hogue Adkins

Jun 30, 2014

Martha Hogue Adkins, aged 87, died peacefully on June 24, 2014 in Chattanooga, TN, after a brief struggle with heart disease. Martha was born April 4, 1927, in York, SC, the daughter of Sam and Betty Hogue. Martha thoroughly enjoyed cooking and the outdoors. Until recently, she enjoyed hiking up to 3 miles daily & watching her children & grandchildren...

George Dewey Stout Sr

George Dewey Stout Sr

Jun 29, 2014

George Dewey Stout, Sr., 94, passed away June 29, 2014. He served in the USN, worked for DuPont Company, and was a lifelong member of the North Chattanooga Church of God Ministry Center. Survivors include: two sons, Dan (Diane); George Jr. (Deborra); two daughters, Janice Henson (Tony); Myra Therber (Ken); grandchildren, Rob Stout, Rhonda Banasiak, Nathan Henson, Lindsay Adkins, and...

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