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Richard Eugene Pauley age 78, of Chickamauga, GA, formerly of Columbus, OH, passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2024. Richard was born in Charleston, WV, on August 15, 1946, the son of the late Richard Charles Pauley and Glendell Mae Stewart Pauley. He graduated from Hurricane High School in 1964 and earned his bachelor's degree from West Virginia State University. Richard proudly served in the United States Navy. He was a devout member of Christ United Methodist Church. Richard retired from American Electric Power in Columbus, OH, as an engineer after many years of service. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed fishing and any sports especially the West Virginia Mountaineers. Richard loved...

John Kent Fortenberry, 82, of East Brainerd passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at his home. A longtime resident of Chattanooga, he was a graduate of Maryville College. Mr. Fortenberry was retired from Sales & Marketing with Mid Western Pet Foods and Enterprise Rent-a-car. He was a member of Ridgedale Baptist Church where he sang in the sanctuary choir and was an avid bowler, gardener, and loved spending time with others. Mr. Fortenberry was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Betty Fortenberry. He is survived by his son, Kevin Douglas (Amber) Fortenberry, Chattanooga; granddaughter, Hayden Sandlin, Chattanooga. Funeral services will be held Monday, October 14th at 11...

Ebon Ralph Grubb, Jr. was the first male baby born at the original St. Mary's Hospital in Knoxville, TN on May 10, 1930. He graduated from Knoxville Central High School in 1948. Upon graduation, he attended the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. When the Korean War broke out, he proudly served in the United States Air Force from 1950 to 1954. While serving, near the border of Canada, he met the love of his life, Cecile Hachez Grubb, and they were married for 71 years until her death on July 21, 2024. He was honorably discharged from Presque Isle Air Force Base, Maine in 1954. After his military service, he went back to Knoxville, resumed his studies at the University of Tennessee, and...

Linda Lee Elmore age 84, of Chattanooga, TN, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, October 4, 2024. Linda was born in Winona, WV, on July 19, 1940, the daughter of the late Grover D. Plumley and Ora Richmond Plumley. Linda accepted Jesus as her Savior and was born again as a young girl and faithfully loved and served her Savior until He called her home to Heaven. She was always ready to share the gospel with her patients, family, friends, and anyone else who crossed her path. Her desire was to see everyone come to faith in Christ and be saved. Linda graduated from Laird Memorial Hospital Nursing School, Montgomery WV, in 1961, and subsequently married her...

Dortha Mae Francke age 93, of Chattanooga, TN, formerly of KY, passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2024. Dortha was born in Mattoon, IL, on November 17, 1930, the daughter of the late Ralph Janes and Nellie Thornton Janes. In addition to her parents, Dortha was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Francke, Jr. and a sister, Kathy Hash. Dortha grew up in Dana, Indiana. After high school she attended Indiana State. She married and moved to Louisville, KY. She was a dedicated mother and grandmother. She loved her dog babies. She walked her dogs daily, and she knew and greeted all the dogs in the neighborhood by name. Survivors include her daughter, Doe Perkerson (Phil); son, Charles...

Cecile Hachez Grubb was born December 12, 1934, in Cabano, Quebec, Canada. She was very proud of her Canadian heritage and enjoyed speaking French with anyone she could. She was Roman Catholic and was a parishioner of St. Stephen Catholic Church in Chattanooga, TN for 50 years. In 2020 she was awarded woman volunteer of the year, for her 30-year ministry of serving meals to families at Chattanooga Memorial Hospital. She leaves behind her beloved husband of 71 years, Ebon Ralph Grubb; daughter, Deborah Ledford; son, Karl Grubb; and daughter, Kimberly Wood (Dennis). She was blessed with 7 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. A Celebration of Life will be held Friday, August 16th,...

The family of Barbara (Bobbie) Curry Bennett, of Chattanooga is saddened to announce her passing on July 3, 2024, at the age of 85. Bobbie was preceded in death by her husband, Rolan, her parents T.S. and Donna Curry, her sister Patricia Taylor, and brother Thomas W. Curry. She is survived by her daughters Shanna L. Smith and Alicia D. Bennett, grandchildren Alexander Papadakis, Emily Smith, and Zachary Bennett, great-grandchildren Mia Papadakis and Leona Papadakis, and siblings Donna Hailey and Michael Curry. Funeral services will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Hamilton County Humane Educational Society, the American Cancer Society or the...

Deanna Yvonne Turner Howard, 84, of Knoxville, TN passed away Monday, June 24, 2024. She was born at the Women's Hospital in Chattanooga, TN, December 22, 1939 to B.F. and Palma Biggs Turner. Deanna was a longtime resident of Ooltewah and Knoxville. She held a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education and Master's Degree in Adult Education, graduating from the University of Tennessee. In Early years, Ms. Howard worked as an elementary school teacher at Ooltewah Elementary School. She was also a Social Worker, Bookstore Manager, Non-Credit Program Coordinator at The University of Tennessee, Assistant Dean and Director at Trident Technical College in Charleston, South Carolina and Adult...

John Laith Keilany, aged 48, passed away peacefully on May 19, 2024, at Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga. He was born on September 19, 1975, in Chattanooga into a loving family with devoted parents, Rose and Ziad, and brother, Paul. John Laith Keilany is also survived by his uncle, Paul Jamushian, Fresno, CA and his aunt, Sheila Johnson, Upland, CA. Laith started his education at Bright School, then finished his Junior and High School years at Baylor School. After High School, Laith attended the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, where he received his Bachelor of Arts in English. Laith possessed many gifts, but none shone as brightly as his passion for music and his boundless...

Virginia Lee Ford age 85, of East Ridge, TN, passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2024. Virginia was born in Knoxville, TN, on November 19, 1938, the daughter of the late Ben McPherson and Dorothy Horne McPherson. She was a homemaker and a past Grand Royal Matron, Order of Amaranth. In addition to her parents, Virginia was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Ford; brother, Michael McPherson; and a sister, Ann Wilderman. Survivors include her two sons, Mark Ford (Kandace) and Gordon Ford (Anna); daughter, Lea Ann Smalley; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and a sister, Sharon Justice. A Celebration of Life will be Saturday, May 4th, 2024 at 12:00 P.M., Heritage Funeral Home....

George V. Hogg age 82, of Louisville, TN, passed away on Friday, January 19, 2024. George was born in Whitesburg, KY, on May 15, 1941, the son of the late Viron Hogg and Zola Caudill Ratliff. He served in the United States Army. George retired as a civil engineer after many years of service. In addition to his parents, George was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia R. Hogg and a sister, Genevieve Banks. Survivors include a daughter, Tiffany Newcomb; two step-daughters, Ginger Schubert (Phil) and Karen Peters (Earl); and a granddaughter, Ava Newcomb. In lieu of flowers the family respectfully requests memorial contributions be made to Blount County Animal Center, 233 Currie Avenue,...

Clifford Russell "Rusty" Dockery age 43, of Ooltewah, TN passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2023. Rusty was born in Chattanooga, TN, the son of Cliff Dockery (Jennifer) and Judy Shropshire. He graduated from Red Bank High School and was a member of Ooltewah Youth Association. Rusty loved his family above everything. He enjoyed Radio Control Cars and Motocross Racing, avid TN Vols fan, and enjoyed many sports. He was preceded in death by the love of his life, Amy Loren Dockery. In addition to his parents, Rusty is survived by his son, Kody Dockery (Brittany); daughter, Pyper Dockery; granddaughter, Oaklyn Dockery; and two brothers, Tyler and Tobey Dockery. A Celebration of Life will be...

Andres Sumayo Alisago, Jr., M.D. age 88, of Chattanooga, TN, passed away on Monday, September 18, 2023. Andres was born on September 19th, 1934, in Nabua, Camarines Sur, Philippines, the son of the late Andres Lirio Alisago, Sr. and Martiniana Parcero Sumayo Alisago. A devout Catholic, he was a parishoner at St. Stephen's Church. Andres received his Doctor of Medicine from the University of the East and his Anesthesiology specialization from Vanderbilt Medical Center. He retired from Hutcheson Medical Center as Chief of Anesthesiology. He enjoyed life spending time with friends and family. He was a student of continual learning. He was also a world traveler, competitive ballroom dancer,...

Mr. Brett Reid Banks age 54, of Ooltewah, TN, passed away on Monday, September 11, 2023. Mr. Banks was born in Enterprise, AL, on September 16, 1968, the son of the late William L. Banks, Jr. and Frances Elizabeth Reid Banks. Mr. Banks grew up in Albany, GA where he attended Sunnyside Baptist Church and was a 1987 graduate of Dougherty High School. Mr. Banks was employed with Builders FirstSource and considered his coworkers part of the family. Although described as quiet, Mr. Banks would cheer loudly for his favorite team the Georgia Bulldogs. He had a huge heart and loved his family tremendously. In addition to his parents, Mr. Banks was preceded in death by a sister, Bethany Banks....

Robert Evan Goyne, MD, age 100, of Ooltewah, TN, passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2023. Dr. Goyne was born in Tillamook, Oregon, on February 7, 1923, the son of the late Hillary M. Goyne and Beulah Richards Goyne. He served in the United States Merchant Marine during World War II. Dr. Goyne earned his Doctorate of Medicine from Loma Linda University School of Medicine in 1956. Over the next 32 years, he practiced family medicine in Upper Sandusky, Ohio, specialized in Internal Medicine and practiced Internal Medicine in Lincoln, Nebraska. On retiring in 1988, Dr. Goyne lived in Wilmington, Delaware, Chestertown, Maryland and finally Ooltewah, Tennessee. In retirement, he invested in and...

Randy Lovell Amerson, of Rome, GA passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, November 4, 2022 after an extended illness. He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Sheila Nance Amerson; daughter, Kelsey (David) Grisham; step-son, Jason Banther; granddaughters, Khloe Gettrost and Callie Banther; step-sister, Joan (Bob) Ferris; step-brother, Doug (Joanie) Aberley; as well as nieces, nephews and many cousins who were very special to him. Randy was employed by ALL Crane Rental of Georgia and Austell for 11 years prior to retiring. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, November 12th at 2 PM in the funeral home chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be...

Ms. Deborah Lynn Twombley Theus age 59, of East Ridge, TN, formerly of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Tuesday, September 20, 2022. Ms. Theus was born in Fuquay-Virginia, NC, on October 27, 1962, the daughter of Barbara Davidson Twombley and the late Francis Don Twombley. Deborah will be remembered for her kindness, wit, resilience, and generosity. She enjoyed reading, traveling, and spending time with her family. Deborah loved working with young people through her role as Treasurer at Georgia Cumberland Academy. She was a lifelong follower of Christ. In addition to her mother survivors include, three daughters, Rebecca Theus, Molly Theus, and Sarah Theus Mancao and son-in-law, David...

Mrs. Elizabeth (Betty) Waller Fortenberry, 74, born January 2, 1947 in Chattanooga, TN. Passed away November 16, 2021, at home due to complications with Alzheimer's Battle. She was of Baptist faith. She is preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Alice Waller of Chattanooga, TN. Elizabeth is survived by her husband of 51 years, Kent Fortenberry; son, Kevin Douglas (Amber) Fortenberry; and granddaughter, Hayden. Elizabeth was a graduate of Brainerd High School in 1965. She received her Bachelor Degree from UT of Chattanooga in Business Education in 1969. After graduating from UTC, she worked for TVA. And later taught various subjects in the Hamilton County School System, with her final...

Cullen L. Davis. 87, of East Brainerd passed away Thursday July 9, 2020. A native of Townsend, TN., Cullen was a longtime resident of Chattanooga. He was retired Vice President of Memorial Hospital after 30 years of service. A longtime member and deacon of First Presbyterian Church of Chattanooga, most recently he was a member of Covenant Presbyterian Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Glenn and Ocey Davis and sister, Glenda Shelley. Survivors are his wife of 46 years, Carolyn Davis; nephew, Rick (Kristina) Creekmore; and many other relatives. A graveside service will be held Saturday, July 11th at 1 p.m. at Grandview Cemetery, 2304 Tuckaleechee Pike, Maryville, TN.,...

Eric James Campbell, 42, passed away at his residence on Sunday, January 5, 2020. Born on May 13, 1977, the oldest son of James Campbell and Deborah (Allen) Littleton, Eric grew up in Rossville, Georgia and Ripley, Mississippi. After attending the University of West Georgia, he worked briefly in Natchez, Mississippi, where he met his future wife, Meghan (Gibson) Campbell. Eric and Meghan later moved to Chattanooga, where he worked in the commercial insurance industry, and also owned and operated a photography business with Meghan (Soli Photography). After 3 years of marriage, Eric welcomed to the world his most precious gift, his daughter, Madyson Anne. Eric's grandparents, Mattie Lou...

Ray Lyle Rumsey, born May 25, 1927, in Potterville, Michigan, died November 9, 2019, in Ooltewah, Tennessee. He married Verginia Fae Griffith on June 26, 1949. For 33 years he worked as an engineer and technical writer for Boeing, then retired in North Carolina. He is survived by his wife Verginia; sons, Greg (Shirley), of Ooltewah, and Mark (Susan), of Charlotte, N.C.; five grandchildren; and nine great grandchildren. Services will be announced at a later date. Please visit www.heritagechattanooga.com to share words of comfort to the family. Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home, Chattanooga, TN.