Obituaries

Obituaries for April 27, 2013

• Sandra Anderson

  GRUETLI-LAAGER Sandra Dee Anderson, 42, died from injuries she received in a ATV accident Wednesday April 24, 2013.She was an organ donor helping save at least five people with her …

• Harold Berry

  Harold D. Berry, 74, of Chattanooga, went to see Jesus on Wednesday, April 24, 2013.Harold retired from Norfolk Southern Railway with over 35 years of service. He was known by …

• Laverne Black

  CHICKAMAUGA Laverne E. Black, 85, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2013, at her home.Survivors include nieces, Janice Warr and Jane Ferrell; nephew, Ronnie Parrish; sister-in-law, Margie Parrish and many other …

• Edward Carbaugh

  Sr.DUNLAP Edward Harold Carbaugh Sr., 79, passed away, Friday, April 26, 2013, in a Chattanooga healthcare facility.He was a member of Chapel Hill United Methodist Church and served in the …

• Marvin Chapman

  LaFAYETTE Marvin W. Chapman, 83, died Friday, April 26, 2013, at his home.Preceded in death by grandchild, Cody Kirk; father, Fields Chapman.Survived by his wife, Rosie Morrison, LaFayette; mother, Elsie …

• Judy Copeland

  Judy Minge Copeland, 65 of Ooltewah, died on Thursday, April 25, 2013.Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 1, in the funeral home chapel.Interment will follow in …

• Sean Cotter

  LILBURN Sean Michael Cotter, 26, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2013.He is survived by his father, Thomas Cotter; mother, Stacy Cook; brother, Thomas Cook; aunts, Courtney Vargas and her …

• Loraine Cox

  Loraine M. Cox, 45, of Chattanooga, died Wednesday, April 24, 2013.Arrangements will be announced by Covenant Funeral & Crematory, Crox family owned and operated, www.CovenantFuneral.com.

• Charles Criswell

  Charles F. Criswell, 74, of Ooltewah, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2013.Mr. Criswell was born in Macon, Ga., and was raised in Orlando, Fla. After graduation, Charles joined the …

• Kurt Daniker

  Kurt E. Daniker, 57, of Harrison, passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at his home.A lifelong resident of the Chattanooga area, Kurt was the son of the late Danny …

• James Devine

  Jr.James Howard Devine Jr., 58, of Hixson, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2013.He was a U.S. Navy veteran and worked at Life Care Center of Hixson as an LPN.He was …

• Darwin Donnelly

  STEVENSON Darwin Donnelly, 46, died Thursday, April 25, 2013.Visitation will be from 10 a.m.-9 p.m. CDT today and the funeral will be at 2 p.m. CDT Sunday from Valley Funeral …

• John Gray

  John K. "Jack" Gray, 70, of Chattanooga went home to be with the Lord Thursday, April 25, 2013.Jack was a native of Chattanooga and a retiree of Bellsouth. He served …

• Charles Henson

  RINGGOLD Charles Bruce Henson, 67, passed away Friday, April 26, 2013, at a local hospital.Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Lane Funeral Home, 601 Ashland Terrace, Chattanooga. 423-877-3524.

• JERRY JENKINS

  INMEMORYI miss you so much, my life feels very empty. You are not forgotten and never will be. Your laugh, your smile, your open friendly ways.You were a friend to …

• MELVIN JORDAN

  INMEMORYLegacy of a ManIn loving memory of Pastor Melvin JordanThe Broken ChainWe little knew that morning that God was going to call your name. In life we loved you dearly; …

• Charles Kelley

  Sr.Charles "Bubba" Lewis Kelley Sr., 75, of Chattanooga, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2013 in a local hospital.Funeral: at noon today in the chapel of Taylor Funeral Home with Pastor …

• Betty Knight

  DAYTON Betty Puera Lee Riddle Knight, 92, was called home Thursday, April 25, 2013, to be with her Lord.Betty was a longtime member of New Union Baptist Church and served …

• Bob Martin

  Robert "Bob" Martin, of Hixson, went home to be with his Lord on Thursday, April 25, 2013. He was 82 years old.Bob was born and raised in Virginia and was …

• Dorothy Mccullough

  In Loving MemoryDOROTHY MCCULLOUGHDeparted life four years ago today, April 27, 2009. When loved ones are taken we cannot help but grieve, but love lives on in memories long after …

• Mary Medley

  BELVIDERE Mary Elizabeth Medley, 91, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2013.Funeral services at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Moore-Cortner ChapelInterment in Franklin Memorial Gardens, Winchester, TN. Visitation 5 to …

• Candy Medula

  Candy Elaine Medula, 45, of Hixson, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2013.Services will be at 2 p.m. today, April 27, 2013, in the funeral home chapel.Burial will follow at …

• Betty Morris

  WINCHESTER Betty Morris, 73, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2013, at Health Center of Standifer Place, Chattanooga.Funeral at 3:30 p.m. Sunday in the Moore-Cortner Chapel. Interment in Owens Chapel …

• Dorothy Nunley

  WHITWELL Dorothy Evelyn Nunley, 89, of Tunnel Hill, Ga., formerly of Whitwell, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2013.She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude Nunley; son, Roger Nunley; …

• Steven Orr

  Steve OrrSteven "Yank" Orr, 48, of Soddy-Daisy, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2013, at his residence.The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 28, 2013, in …

• Robert Paschal

  Robert "Hambone" Paschal, 81, of Chattanooga, died Monday, April 22, 2013, in a local hospital.He was an employee for TVA for over 40 years, and retired in July 1991 from …

• JERIS R

  April 27, 1948-October 2, 2007Happy Birthday, Sis! Love, David, Candy and Kayleigh

• Sara Reeve

  Sara Nell Cooley Reeve, 91, passed into the heavenly presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, April 15, 2013, in Chattanooga.Sara was born here, educated in public …

• Mona Sevener

  Lisa SevenerFORT OGLETHORPE Mona Lisa Sevener, 48, departed this life Thursday, April 25, 2013.She was born in Garden City, Mich. to the late Richard and Geneva Fortney and was of …

• Jewell Sparkman

  ATHENS Jewel Lewis Sparkman, 79, died Friday, April 26, 2013, at his residence.Survivors include wife, Rose Sparkman; daughters, Carol Lieberman, Grand Blanc, Mich., and Janet Carter, North Port, Fla.Graveside services …

• Betty Stassen

  Betty Bell Stassen, 80, of Hixson, died Friday, April 26, 2013.Betty was the daughter of the late Luther and Ella Mae Bell of Ringgold, Ga. She was a mother, caregiver, …

• Justin Steele

  COALMONT Justine "Butch" Steele, 50, died Thursday, April 25, 2013.Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home chapel.Burial in Summerfield Cemetery in Monteagle, Tenn.Online condolences may be …

• Roger Sutton

  TRENTON Roger Eugene Sutton, 50, died Wednesday, April 24, 2013, at Erlanger Medical Center from injuries sustained in an accident.Survivors include, loving wife, Becky Sutton; parents, Jim and Cheeta Sutton; …

• Lyda Tinker

  WALKER COUNTY Lyda Pearl West Tinker, 65, departed this life Wednesday, April 24, 2013. She was born in Ringgold, Ga., to the late James Carney and Alma West. Lyda retired …

• Carolyn Vaughn

  Carolyn Marie Raines Vaughn, 59, of Soddy-Daisy, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2013.Services will be held at 4 p.m. on Sunday, April 28, 2013, in the funeral home chapel.Burial …

• Harold Womac

  ATHENS Harold Womac, 89, died Thursday, April 25, 2013.A graveside service will be 10 a.m. Monday in the Womac Family Cemetery in Riceville with Dr. Alvin Womac officiating.Visitation will be …

• Leo Wright

  Jr.Leo Jack Wright Jr., 70, of Chattanooga, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 25, 2013.He was born in Birmingham, Ala., but had lived most …

• Thelma Wright

  Thelma I. Hanes Wright, 95, of Chattanooga passed away Thursday, April 25, 2013.Arrangements will be announced by the Valley View Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 7414 Old …