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Local Obits for Sun. Oct 21, 2018
CLEVELAND — Joseph Harrison Atchley, 66, a resident of Cleveland, Tenn., passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2018, surrounded by family. He loved spending time with his granddaughter, enjoyed fishing, golfing, and
Nascar, he was a
Robert Edward Bires, 92, of Chattanooga, died Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, at Elmcroft of Gunbarrel.
Mr. Bires was born March 25, 1926, in Aliquippa, Pa., the son of the late Henry Bires and Marie
Kerevac, and grew
Frances N Green Black, 91, of Chattanooga, Tn. passed away on Friday,
October 19, 2018.
She was preceded in death by her father Albert Francis Green and mother
Oma Hicks Green; husband John Black; son Edwin Taylor; sisters
Helen Rae Campbell, age 97, of Signal Mountain, passed away suddenly, Wednesday, October 17, 2018.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, Richard J. Roper and Harvey F. Campbell.
Helen is survived by her children, Nan
Richard H. "Dick" Dahlke, 72, of Harrison, TN, died Monday, October 15, 2018.
Dick was born in Grand Island, NE December 5, 1945.
He was predeceased by his parents, Raymond Henry Dahlke, Dagny & Henry Jorgensen and
Randall Scott Espy, Sr., 70, died Wednesday, October 10, 2011. He was a devout Christian man, and he enjoyed God’s creation, during his many adventures and especially while camping on his property at Moon
ROCK SPRING — Grace Brown Floyd, 89, of Rock Spring went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 18, 2018. She was born in DeKalb County, Alabama and was a resident of North
Treneka Lashell (Nikki) Frye, 42, of Chattanooga gained her heavenly wings October 16, 2018. She was a 1994 graduate of Howard High School and a member of Olivet Baptist Church. Nikki was a
Doris Jean Harris aka “Aunt D”, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 12, 2018. She is survived by her son, James Harris; her sister, Joyce Abbott and nephews, Nicholas, Marcus and Milton Abbott and
WILDWOOD — Emily Jane Highfield, 68, a resident of Wildwood, GA, passed away Thursday, October 18, 2018 at her home.
She was born June 4, 1950 in Chattanooga, TN to George and Bessie Highfield.
In
FORT OGLETHORPE — Garland Bernard Hughes, 88, of Fort Oglethorpe, passed away on Thursday, October 18, 2018, at a local healthcare facility.
Funeral services will be held 1 PM, Monday, in the funeral home
ROSSVILLE — Michael Kelley Jenkins, 66, of Rossville, GA passed away on October 18, 2018 in Chattanooga, Tn. Michael graduated from Chattanooga Valley High School in 1970 and West Georgia College in 1974. He
Hazel Dean Kelley, 81, passed away on October 13, 2018.
There will be a graveside service for Hazel at Shiloh Cemetery in Decatur, TN on Saturday, November 17, 2018 at 11 a.m.
Please share your memories at
ROSSVILLE — Phillip Arlon Lanier, 40, passed away Monday, Oct. 15, 2018, at a
local hospital.
He was born Aug. 2, 1978, in Chattanooga to Arlon and Sue Lanier.
Phillip was preceded in death by his father, Arlon
BRYANT — Melva J. Long, 83, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018, surrounded by her family. She was a member of the Sand Mountain United
Methodist Church and active in UMW.
Preceded in death by her parents,
David Lawrence McKenzie, of Signal Mountain, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018.
David was born in Chattanooga, Tenn., to James E. McKenzie and Faye Hester McKenzie. He was a longtime resident of Signal Mountain,
Kassidy D Russell infant of De Asia N Russell went to be with the Lord on October 16, 2018. A service of loving memory will be held on tomorrow at 1 pm at Lakewood East
George Thomas Stanley Sr., 92, of East Ridge passed away Monday evening, Oct. 15, 2018. He was an active member of Brainerd Baptist Church where he taught the second graders Sunday School Class. He was
Virginia S. Sweeney formerly of Hixson, passed away on Sept. 29, 2018, in Henderson, NV. She was born March 25, 1926, in Sedalia, Mo.
Virginia married J. Jacques Sweeney on
Sept. 2, 1946, in Louisiana, Mo. He
Larry (Blue) Watkins, 69, of Chattanooga, Tenn., passed away Friday, Oct. 12, 2018, at a local hospital.
He graduated from Riverside High School Class of 1969. He attended Chattanooga State Community College, and later served in
Winona Ruth Clifford Webb, 102, a long-time resident of Chattanooga, Tenn.,
passed away Oct. 16, 2018. She resided with her daughter in San Antonio, Texas
since 2005.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Chesley W. Webb;
Jane Yendell, 89, of Chattanooga, TN. passed away peacefully on September 30, 2018 surrounded by her children and grandchildren.
Jane was born August 18, 1929 in Buffalo, New York to parents Gomer and Lydia Williams.
Mary Jean Benson, 72, of Chattanooga, Tenn., passed away on Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018. She was a employee at Citizens Savings and Loan.
She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Ruby Eiseman; and
CHICKAMAUGA — Eula Mae Woodring Bohanon, age 95 of Chickamauga, went home to be with her Lord on Friday, October 19, 2018. She was born to the late Charlie Vertner and Donnie Malone Allison
Floyd Boring, 73, of East Ridge, passed away unexpectedly on Oct. 17, 2018.
Throughout the years Floyd enjoyed bike riding, riding jet skis, and fishing. He
enjoyed rebuilding Volkswagen engines and was very mechanically talented. He could
Helen Rae Campbell, age 97, of Signal Mountain, passed away suddenly, Wednesday, October 17, 2018.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, Richard J. Roper and Harvey F. Campbell.
Helen is survived by her children, Nan
Bertha Louise “Sally” Carter, 74, of Chattanooga, passed away Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, at her residence.
Funeral: today at 11 a.m. at New Holy Temple Cathedral C.O.G.I.C. with
Elder William Elston as the eulogist, Bishop James M.
Janet Carol Clark survived in death by her son, daughter, 2 granddaughters, 1 grandson, and 2 great grandsons.
Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home Fort Oglethorpe
ROSSVILLE — Dr. Robert "Bob" T. Daugherty, 84, passed away Oct. 17, 2018.
Funeral Services will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018, at Victory Baptist Church, 1013 Lafayette Rd. Rossville, GA. 30741 with
Rev. Dr. P.K. Geevarghese, 85, of Chattanooga, was called home to his Heavenly Father on Oct. 17, 2018.
He served Chattanooga and countless communities across the U.S. and the world for decades as a priest, professor,
Charles E. Hames, Jr., 96, a resident of Chattanooga for the last 17 years, passed away October 16, 2018. He was a WWII veteran in the U.S. Navy. Mr. Hames attended Apison United
FT. OGLETHORPE — Garland Bernard Hughes, 88, of Fort Oglethorpe, passed away on Thursday, October 18, 2018, at a local healthcare facility.
He was born September 8, 1930, in Chattanooga, TN, to the late
ROSSVILLE — Michael Kelley Jenkins, 66, of Rossville, GA passed away on October 18, 2018 in Chattanooga, Tn.
Michael graduated from Chattanooga Valley High School in 1970 and West Georgia College in 1974.
He
Naurice Daniels “Pete” Jordan, 78, passed away October 10, 2018.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James Jordan; parents, Harvey Sr. and Martha Daniels; sisters, Wilma Odom, and Sandra Williams.
She leaves to cherish her
Timothy Daniel Knight, 48 of East Ridge Tennessee was carried away by angels on Thursday morning in the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ.
He was preceded in death by his Grandparents, Ralph C. Maxwell
Stephanie Mayes, 48, passed away Thursday, October 18, 2018 in Chattanooga.
Arrangements by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Avenue, 622-9995
David Lawrence McKenzie, of Signal Mountain, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018.
David was born in Chattanooga, Tenn., to James E. McKenzie and Faye Hester McKenzie. He was a longtime resident of Signal Mountain,
Peggy Stiles McKown, 87, departed this earth to be with her Lord and Savior on Oct. 16, 2018. She was surrounded by her loving family.
Peggy was born Sept. 11, 1931, to the late James Park
Bennie Williams Melton, 75, of Chattanooga, passed away Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, at his
residence.
Funeral: today at 9 a.m. at in the chapel at Taylor Funeral Home with Pastor Harris L.
Toney as the eulogist. Burial in
Ronnie Moore Sr., of Chattanooga, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018, in a local hospital.
Funeral: today at 12 noon in the chapel with Pastor Jerry Hanner Sr. as the eulogist. Burial in
Forest Hills Cemetery. Arrangements
LAFAYETTE — Reba “Joy” McRae Scoggins, age 64, of LaFayette passed away Thursday, October 18, 2018. She was a member of the LaFayette First United Methodist Church for 30 years and a 1971 graduate of
SPRING CITY — Marywill E. Weaver, 80, died Thursday, October 18, 2018.
Arrangements are by Vaughn Funeral Home, Spring City, Tennessee 423-365-5221 www.vaughn-funeral-home.com.
ROSSVILLE — Jerry Wesley Bailey, 1949-2018
Jerry Bailey, 69, a resident of Rossville, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at his home. He loved his family and they loved him dearly.
He is proceeded
Mary Jean Benson, 72, of Chattanooga, Tenn., passed away on Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018. She was a employee at Citizens Savings and Loan.
She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Ruby Eiseman; and
Annette Bledsoe, 72, of Soddy-Daisy, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2018, in an area hospital.
She retired from TVA after over 20 years of service and was a
member of Laborers
