ᐅ Tennessee Death Notices 2009-2024
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▰ Walter Gustave Degrange

Died March 20, … More Information
Walter Gustave Degrange, of Knoxville, Tennessee, entered eternal life March 20, 2006. Walter was 81.
Obituary published: March 21, 2006 in "Knoxville N-S"

▰ Dorothy Lee Degrange

Died June 21, … More Information
Dorothy Lee Degrange, age 73 of Knoxville, Tennessee, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord June 21, 2003.
Obituary published: June 22, 2003 in "Knoxville N-S"

▰ Elizabeth Sue "Billie" Degrand

Died February 13, … More Information
Elizabeth Sue "Billie" Degrand, of Tennessee, born in Struthers, Ohio, left us to live with the Father in her new eternal home February 13, 2001. Elizabeth was 82.
Obituary published: February 14, 2001 in "Knoxville N-S"

▰ Elizabeth Sue "Billie" Degrand

Died February 14, … More Information
Elizabeth Sue "Billie" Degrand, of Knoxville, Tennessee, went to be with her Lord and Savior February 14, 2001. Elizabeth was 82.
Obituary published: February 15, 2001 in "Knoxville N-S"

▰ Dorothy Lee Degrance

Died June 22, … More Information
On June 22, 2003, Dorothy Lee Degrance, 73 of Knoxville, Tennessee passed from this world into the next.
Obituary published: June 23, 2003 in "Knoxville N-S"

▰ Florence (Taylor) Degraffreed

Died February 04, … More Information
Florence (Taylor) Degraffreed, age 66 of Memphis, Tennessee, entered the Kingdom of Heaven February 4, 2004.
Obituary published: February 05, 2004 in "Com-A"

▰ Violet L (Taylor) Degraffenreid

Died July 10, … More Information
Violet L (Taylor) Degraffenreid, a resident of Memphis, Tennessee for decades, died July 10, 2000 in Memphis, Tennessee at the age of 74.
Obituary published: July 11, 2000 in "Com-A"

▰ Sadie Alford Mckelvey Degraffenreid

Died April 14, … More Information
Sadie Alford Mckelvey Degraffenreid, born September 21, 1934 died April 14, 2016 in Trimble, Tennessee. Sadie was 81. Tags: #Noon #Dyer #Tennessee #Powell #Johnson- #Larry #Trimble #Richard #Columbus #Georgia #David #Taylors #South #Carol #Newnan #Jeff #Lansing #Michigan #Robert #Jacksonville #Florida #Ruby #Janet #Charlotte #Gerald #Ralph #Cass #Keith #Sadie #Degraffenreid
Obituary: Sadie Alford McKelvey Degraffenreid, 81 of Trimble, Tennessee died on , 14, 2016, at Baptist Hospital in Union City, Tennessee.
Born , 21, 1934 in Newbern, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Marvin Alford and the late Myrtle Haley Alford. She was a homemaker.
Graveside services for Mrs.Degraffenreid will be 12:00 Noon on , 18, 2016 at Mt. Olive in Dyer, Tennessee. Officiating this service will be Rev. David Powell. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until 11:30 AM at Johnson-Williams .
She is survived by her husband, Larry Degraffenreid of Trimble, Tennessee; two sons, Richard McKelvey (Kitty) of Columbus, Georgia and David McKelvey of Taylors, South Carolina; one daughter, Carol McKelvey of Newnan, Georgia; a grandson who she raised, Jeff Richards of Lansing, Michigan; one brother, Robert Alford of Jacksonville, Florida; one sister, Ruby Ballard of Trimble, Tennessee; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by two daughters, Janet Clark and Charlotte Gallimore; three brothers, Gerald Alford, Ralph Alford and Larry Alford and two great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Cass Ballard, Keith Alford, Richard McKelvey and Jeff Richards.
Online condolences may be made to the family at johnsonwilliamsfuneralhome.com. Johnson-Williams is honored to serve the family of Sadie Alford McKelvey Degraffenreid.

▰ Sandra Degraffenreaid-Joy

Died March 13, … More Information
Sandra Degraffenreaid-Joy, age 63 of Memphis, Tennessee, passed from this life on March 13, 2018.
Obituary published: March 14, 2018 in "Com-A"

▰ Michele (Gerchow) Degraff

Died September 24, … More Information
Michele (Gerchow) Degraff, age 48 of Tennessee, born in Toledo, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on September 24, 2008.
Obituary published: September 25, 2008 in "Oregonian (OR)"

▰ Annie E Degrafenaried

Died January 07, … More Information
Annie E Degrafenaried left this earth on January 7, 1999 to meet with Jesus, her Lord and Savior in Nashville, Tennessee.
Obituary published: January 08, 1999 in "Nashville Tenn"

▰ Billy Degood

Died January 09, … More Information
Billy Degood, age 77 of Tennessee, born in Weiner, Arkansas, passed away peacefully January 9, 2003.
Obituary published: January 10, 2003 in "Com-A"

▰ Henry A Jr "Hank" Degolyer

Died January 03, … More Information
Henry A Jr "Hank" Degolyer, of Maynardville, Tennessee, went into the presence of the Lord on January 3, 2002. Henry was 56.
Obituary published: January 04, 2002 in "Knoxville N-S"

▰ Henry A Jr "Hank" Degolyer

Died January 02, … More Information
Henry A Jr "Hank" Degolyer, of Maynardville, Tennessee, went into the presence of the Lord on January 2, 2002. Henry was 56.
Obituary published: January 03, 2002 in "Knoxville N-S"

▰ Henry A Jr Degolyer

Died January 01, … More Information
Henry A Jr Degolyer, age 56 of Maynardville, Tennessee, passed from this life on January 1, 2002.
Obituary published: January 02, 2002 in "Knoxville N-S"

▰ Robert Louis "Uncle Bob" Degnan

Died May 07, … More Information
Robert Louis "Uncle Bob" Degnan, age 50 of Knoxville, Tennessee, entered Heaven's gates on May 7, 1999.
Obituary published: May 08, 1999 in "Knoxville N-S"

▰ Olive A Degnan

Died March 01, … More Information
Olive A Degnan passed away peacefully March 1, 2008, at her home in Tennessee. She was 90.
Obituary published: March 02, 2008 in "LockportUSJ (NY)"

▰ Olive A Degnan

Died February 29, … More Information
Olive A Degnan, age 90 of Tennessee, died on February 29, 2008.
Obituary published: March 01, 2008 in "LockportUSJ (NY)"

▰ Olive A Degnan

Died February 28, … More Information
Olive A Degnan, age 89 of Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on February 28, 2008.
Obituary published: February 29, 2008 in "Tonawanda News (NY)"

▰ Mr Wayne A Degler Jr

Died January 16, … More Information
Mr Wayne A Degler Jr , born February 7, 1928 died on January 16, 2018 in Hixson, Tennessee. Mr was 89.
Family members and close friends: , Frank Blair, Chip Liner, Janice Bales Krogman, Ellen Taylor Williams, Bill Roberts

▰ Dorothy Gordy Degler

Died November 29, … More Information
Dorothy Gordy Degler, born September 27, 1926 passed from this world into the next November 29, 2013 in Tennessee. Dorothy was 87. Tags: #Rossville #School #Business #Chattanooga #Tennessee #Supply #Roanoke #Virginia #Wayne #First #Church #Mark #Marcia #Bonsack #White #Baptist #Vernon #California #Leonard #Mattie #Gordy #Clyde #Helen #Degler #Vicki #Bradley #Brooklyn #North #Wilson #Partnership #Families #Children #Adults #Avenue #Memorial #Bank #Crematory #Florist #Highway #Hixson
Obituary: Dorothy Gordy Degler, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, died peacefully at the age of 87 on 29, 2013, with her husband and son at her side.
Dot Degler was born in Rossville, Georgia on 27, 1926. She graduated from Rossville High School and from McKenzie Business in Chattanooga, Tennessee. She then began a career at Chattanooga Belting & Supply Co., which continued, with the exception of a few years at home raising her young children, until she moved to Roanoke, Virginia with her husband, Wayne, in 1983.
For over 30 years, Dot was a very active member of First Baptist Church in Chattanooga, where she met and married her husband, Wayne, raised her children, Mark and Marcia, sang in the choir and taught hundreds of five-year-olds in School. moving to Roanoke, Virginia, she and Wayne continued their active participation at First Baptist Church and Bonsack Baptist Church in Roanoke. Then, after returning to Chattanooga in 2006, Dot and Wayne became a part of the White Oak Baptist Church family.
Dot was a loving, giving and caring sister, wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Dot and Wayne were married in 1957, had a wonderful life together, and recently celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary. Dot was the oldest of four children. When she lost her mother at the age of 12, Dot became a surrogate mother for her three younger siblings, especially her then two-year-old brother, Vernon, who, without exception for decades, called her from his home in California every until she entered the hospital in .
Dot was preceded in death, by her parents, Leonard Lee and Mattie Lynn Gordy, her brother, Clyde Gordy, her sister Helen Torbert, and her daughter, Marcia Anne Degler.
She is survived by her husband Wayne A. Degler, Jr., her son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Vicki Degler, her grandchildren, Bradley (of Roanoke, Virginia) and Brooklyn, and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on , 2, 2013 and from 10:30-11:30 a.m. on , 3, 2013, at the Chattanooga , North Chapel.
The funeral service will be conducted on 3, 2013 at 11:30 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with Dr. Tony Wilson officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to The Partnership for Families, Children and Adults, 1800 McCallie Avenue, Chattanooga, TN 37404, White Oak Baptist Church, 310 Memorial Drive, Red Bank, TN 37415, or the charity of your choice.
are by the Chattanooga Crematory & Florist, North Chapel, Highway 153, Hixson, TN 37343.

▰ Dorothy Gordy Degler

Died November 29, … More Information
Dorothy Gordy Degler, born September 27, 1926 entered eternal life November 29, 2013 in Hixson, Tennessee. Dorothy was 87.
Family members and close friends: , Ellen Taylor Williams, Darin Bridger, Sherrie Sobol, Sonya Veazey, Jennifer Torbert, John Yantis

▰ Edwin Pierre Degioanni

Died December 29, … More Information
Edwin Pierre Degioanni, age 84 of Tennessee, born in Louisiana, gained his wings on December 29, 1999.
Obituary published: December 30, 1999 in "Times-Picayune (LA)"

▰ Leroy M Rev Degges

Died August 26, … More Information
Leroy M Rev Degges, age 80 of Knoxville, Tennessee, left earthly home and passed through the Veil to his Eternal Home August 26, 1998.
Obituary published: August 27, 1998 in "Knoxville N-S"

▰ Ira D Degges

Died October 23, … More Information
Ira D Degges, born April 17, 1929 died October 23, 2012 in Smyrna, Tennessee. Ira was 83.

▰ Ira D Degges

Died October 23, … More Information
Ira D Degges, born April 17, 1929 peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord October 23, 2012 in Nashville, Tennessee. Ira was 83.
Family members and close friends: , John Johnson, Jeanne Harnishfeger Rowan, Carol Crawford, Brenda Watwood, Gary & Jean Gentry, Roy Williams, Ann Salyers, Deborah Hutchings, Jessica Rich, Pam And Todd Kordenbrock, Mark Huffhines, Joe Carpenter

▰ Ira D Degges

Died October 23, … More Information
Ira D Degges, born April 17, 1929 entered the Kingdom of Heaven October 23, 2012 in Nashville, Tennessee. Ira was 83.
Family members and close friends: , John Johnson, Jeanne Harnishfeger Rowan, Carol Crawford, Brenda Watwood, Gary & Jean Gentry, Roy Williams, Ann Salyers, Deborah Hutchings, Jessica Rich, Pam And Todd Kordenbrock, Mark Huffhines, Joe Carpenter

▰ Nilsson Edward Degerberg

Died September 05, … More Information
Nilsson Edward Degerberg, born August 15, 1954 entered eternal life September 5, 2017 in Nashville, Tennessee. Nilsson was 63.

▰ Margaret Elizabeth Degeorge

Died March 16, … More Information
Margaret Elizabeth Degeorge, born April 12, 1924 entered Heaven's gates on March 16, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. Margaret was 93.

▰ Lois Wiser Degeorge

Died May 30, … More Information
Lois Wiser Degeorge, age 87 of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on May 30, 1999.
Obituary published: May 31, 1999 in "Nashville Tenn"

▰ Mrs Kim Degennaro

Died January 01, … More Information

▰ Charles Degan

Died November 15, … More Information
Charles Degan, age 60 of Memphis, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on November 15, 2018.
Obituary published: November 16, 2018 in "Com-A"

▰ Mildred Defur

Died January 03, … More Information
Mildred Defur, of Smyrna, Tennessee, gained her wings on January 3, 2003. Mildred was 86.
Obituary published: January 04, 2003 in "Chattanooga TFP"

▰ Mildred Defur

Died January 02, … More Information
Mildred Defur, of Smyrna, Tennessee, departed this life Sunday January 2, 2003. Mildred was 86.
Obituary published: January 03, 2003 in "Chattanooga TFP"

▰ Kathy Louise Proffitt Defur

Died December 04, … More Information
Kathy Louise Proffitt Defur, born October 14, 2015 ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before her December 4, 2015 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Kathy was 0.

▰ Brian Arlen Defur

Died May 01, … More Information
Brian Arlen Defur, age 26 of Soddy-Daisy, Tennessee passed away May 1, 2001.
Obituary published: May 02, 2001 in "Dayton H-N"

▰ Betty J Defur

Died April 11, … More Information
Betty J Defur, born January 8, 1938 died April 11, 2019 in Hixson, Tennessee. Betty was 81.

▰ Willie Lee Defriese

Died February 17, … More Information
Willie Lee Defriese, born March 19, 1924 went into the presence of the Lord on February 17, 2018 in East Ridge, Tennessee. Willie was 93.
Family members and close friends: , Quentin Lane, Eric Stiner, Sharon ( Reed ) King, Lynn Mcgee

▰ Tiffany Michelle Defriese

Died March 21, … More Information
Tiffany Michelle Defriese, born December 3, 1986 went to be with her Lord and Savior March 21, 2016 in East Ridge, Tennessee. Tiffany was 29.

▰ Spencer Edward Defriese

Died December 04, … More Information
Spencer Edward Defriese, born December 18, 1942 was anxious to meet his Maker and Master December 4, 2018 in East Ridge, Tennessee. Spencer was 75.
Family members and close friends: , Myra Rosser, Kelli Defriese, Ray Lewis

▰ Sarah Defriese

Died April 23, … More Information
Sarah Defriese, born March 30, 1926 left her earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home April 23, 2017 in East Ridge, Tennessee. Sarah was 91. Tags: #Birchwood #Ooltewah #Leonard #Hobson #Atlee #Irene #Hamilton #Registrar #Deeds #Independent #Spencer #Frankie #Bobo #Pearson #Mary #Allen #Rodney #Renee #Walker #Susan #Robinson #Karen #Dempsey #Patti #Bennett #East #Chattanooga #Greenwood #Vanderbilt #Education #Research #Fund #Medical #Drive #Nashville #Tennessee #Crematory #Florist- #Chapel
Obituary: Sarah DeFriese, 91, of East Ridge passed away peacefully , 23, 2017 surrounded by family. She was born to the late Jesse and Letha Richey Pearson. Her family was a pioneer family in the Birchwood area. The family moved to Ooltewah after TVA bought their farm. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Leonard DeFriese; brothers, Hobson Pearson and Atlee Pearson; sister, Irene Walker.
Mrs. DeFriese served in the Hamilton Registrar of Deeds office for 24 years and was then was elected on an Independent Ticket to Hamilton Registrar of Deeds. She served on many statewide boards and committees.
Survivors include a son, Spencer (Nancy) DeFriese; daughter, Frankie (Larry) Bobo; brother, Bob Pearson; sister, Mary (Dr. Billy) Allen; grandchildren, Rodney (Kelli) DeFriese, Renee (Robert) Walker, Susan (Wade) Robinson, Karen McLaughlin, and Dr. Angie (John) Dempsey, and Patti (Dr. Jason) Bennett; and many great grandchildren to the 5th generation who she loved dearly.
services will be held 11:00 , 26 at the East Chapel of Chattanooga . Interment will follow in Greenwood . The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5-7 and 10-11 .
Memorial donations may be made to Vanderbilt Medical , Education and Research Heart Fund, 1211 Medical Drive, Nashville, Tennessee 37232 or the charity of your choice.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.chattanoogaeastchapel.com.
under the direction of Chattanooga , Crematory & Florist-East Chapel, East Ridge, TN.

▰ Sarah Defriese

Died April 23, … More Information
Sarah Defriese, born March 30, 1926 went into the presence of the Lord on April 23, 2017 in East Ridge, Tennessee. Sarah was 91.

▰ Ruth L Defriese

Died March 16, … More Information
Ruth L Defriese, born June 9, 1911 passed from this world into the next March 16, 2015 in Knoxville, Tennessee. Ruth was 103.

▰ Mrs Bernice S Defriese

Died January 12, … More Information
Mrs Bernice S Defriese, born August 20, 1923 died on January 12, 2014 in Hixson, Tennessee. Mrs was 90.

▰ Mrs Bernice S Defriese

Died January 12, … More Information
Mrs Bernice S Defriese, born August 20, 1923 departed this life Sunday January 12, 2014 in Hixson, Tennessee. Mrs was 90.

▰ Justin L Defriese

Died April 18, … More Information
Justin L Defriese, born December 4, 1928 departed this life Sunday April 18, 2020 in Hixson, Tennessee. Justin was 91.
Family members and close friends: , John Millard, Stella Campbell, Betty Jackson, Sylvia Bruce, Greg Defriese, Shan Grout, Pamela Kelle, Charla Bryant

▰ Jane E Defriese

Died May 04, … More Information
Jane E Defriese, born December 12, 1945 passed from this world into the next May 4, 2020 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Jane was 74.
Family members and close friends: , L. Quentin Lane, Frances ( Farris ) Peters

▰ James Austin Defriese

Died February 18, … More Information
James Austin Defriese, born November 18, 1921 joined the Lord February 18, 2011 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. James was 89. Tags: #Sara #James #Holly #Jones #United #Church #Happy #Flavorich #Companies #Army #Chickamauga #Club #Scottish #East #Kiwanis #Masonic #Order #Eastern #Irene #Debbie #Cook #Robbie #Wade #Miranda #Saxon #Scott #Dylan #Gracie #Jack #Kenneth #Lilly #Jared #Hospice #Chattanooga #American #Association #Services #Lakewood #Gardens #Crematory #Florist
Obituary: James A. DeFriese, 89, of Chattanooga, died peacefully at home on , 18, 2011, surrounded by family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, A.C. and Sara Martha DeFriese; son, James A. DeFriese; and granddaughter, Holly Lay.

Mr. DeFriese was a 50 year member of Jones Memorial United Methodist Church, worked for Happy Valley and Flavorich Dairy Companies, and was a WWII US Army veteran.

He had many years of happiness and memories with his antique cars. He was a member of the Chickamauga Region Car Club, Scottish Rite, East Ridge Kiwanis, East Ridge JCs, Masonic Lodge and the Order of the Eastern Star.

He is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Irene Denham DeFriese; daughter, Debbie (Steve) Cook; grandchildren, Robbie (Cara) DeFriese, Jay (Jennifer) Wade, Miranda (John) Saxon and Scott (Becky) DeFriese; great-grandchildren, Dylan, Gracie and Jack DeFriese, Kenneth and Lilly Saxon, and Jared DeFriese.

His love, compassion and wonderful sense of humor will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him.

Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Chattanooga or the American Alzheimers Association.

Visitation will be from 3 to 6 PM on , 20th at the funeral home.

Services will be at 11:30 AM on , 21st at the funeral home with visitation one hour prior to the service.

Burial will follow at Lakewood Memory Gardens East.

are by the East Chapel of Chattanooga , Crematory, and Florist.

▰ James E Defriese

Died April 13, … More Information
James E Defriese, born October 25, 1926 passed from this life on April 13, 2016 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. James was 89.

▰ Frank Milton Defriese

Died February 22, … More Information
Frank Milton Defriese, of Knoxville, Tennessee, entered the Kingdom of Heaven February 22, 2009. Frank was 95.
Obituary published: February 23, 2009 in "Knoxville N-S"
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