Wilho “Bill” Oswald Johnson, 98 of Hixson, TN, died on Monday, October 5, 2026. He was born in Worcester, MA to the late Henry Johnson and Alviria Kujala Johnson of Finland. Bill served our country proudly, enlisting with the U.S. Army, serving with the 7700th Information and Education Group. During the allied occupation of Germany, towards the end of World War II, Bill was appointed as one of the U.S. Army guards during the trials in Nuremburg, Germany lead by the Allied powers to prosecute prominent leaders of Nazi Germany for atrocities and war crime. At the time of his discharge, he had achieved the rank of Technician Fourth Grade and received the Army of Occupation Medal and World War II Victory Medal. He retired from Nabisco after 40 years of service. Bill was a member of the Elks Lodge #91 and VFW, where he was a Gold Circle Member for his faithful support of the VFW’s National Veterans Service Program. He was an avid golfer and member of Abba’s House. Other than his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his daughters, Karen Shevchenko and Virigan Johnson and his sisters, Helen and Aunes. Survivors include his loving and devoted wife, Catherine “Juanita” Johnson, his children, Russell W. (Judith A.) Johnson, Webster, MA, stepchildren, Randy (Lisa) Gould, Annette (Hans) Sowery and Ricky (Fonda) Nix; grandchildren, Brenda M. (David A.) Bianculli, Cape Elizabeth, ME, Susan L. (John H.) Tarasiak, Charlton, MA, Jolene Delitrain, GA, Brett Steven Shevchenko, For Myers, FL, Presley McRay and Page (Logan); step-grandchildren, Chad Patterson, Nikko Gould, Block (Caylin) Gould and Paige (Logan) McBay; great-grandchildren, Sanda R. (Edward J.) Keegan, Oxford, MA, David J. Bianculli, Chelmsford, MA, Shawn R. (Victoria G.) Tarasiak, Milford, MA, Rachel J. Bianculli, Wiesbaden, Germany, Jameson Laport, Jereme Erlandson, Kendall Leigh Jean Shevchenko, Brynlee Sierra Shevchenko and Lyndia; step-greatgrandchildren, Presleigh McRay, William Gould and Lyndia McBay. The family will receive friends from 10 AM until the time of service on Monday, October 26, 2026, at Abba’s House, A Celebration of Life service will be held at Abba’s House at 11 AM Monday, October 26, 2026, with Pastor Paulette Phillips officiating. Inurnment will follow at the Chattanooga National Cemetery with the U.S. Army providing Military Honors. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Wounded Warrior Project or to a charity of your choice in memory of Bill. Arrangements are entrusted to the Cremation Center of Chattanooga, 1345 Hickory Valley Road, Suite B, Chattanooga, TN 37421, (423) 362-5999.

Edith Anne Radlein Pippin, 79 of Hixson, TN, passed away from this life, surrounded by her family, on October 7, 2026. She was born in Chattanooga, TN, and was the daughter of the late Elmer and Anne Joerger Radlein. Edith was a lifelong resident of Hamilton County. She graduated from City High School and Chattanooga State Community College. Edith retired from TVA as a Computer Programmer and Analyst for numerous years. She was a Christian in the truest sense, always putting others before herself and was generous to a fault to anyone in need. An avid reader, she could often be found curled up with a book and hot cup of coffee or tea. Survivors include her loving and devoted husband of 54 years, Joel; children, Eric, Alan (Danielle) and Amanda; grandchildren, Ethan, Jadyn, Samuel, Emerie and Knox; brother, Steve Redlein and several nieces and nephews. Per Edith’s wishes, no service will be held and the family will have a private burial. If you are compelled to honor Edith’s memory, the family requests that donations be made to the American Diabetes Association or to the Alzheimer’s Association would greatly be appreciated by the family. Arrangements are entrusted to the Cremation Center of Chattanooga, 1345 Hickory Valley Road, Suite B, Chattanooga, TN 37421, (423) 362-5999.

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