Earnestine Dunton

Birth date: Apr 13, 1939 Death date: Feb 14, 2026

Earnestine Dunton, 86, of Chattanooga, passed away Saturday, February 14, 2026, at her residence. Earnestine Player Dunton, affectionately known as “Tine” was the third of eight children born to the late Oliver and Isabell Player Read Obituary

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Thera Beaman

4w ago

in honor of Earnestine.

My condolences to the family of this beautiful angel who God allowed to glow among us. It’s an honor and privilege to call her a friend. I pray that God provides peace and comfort during this difficult time.

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Lillie S. Roshell

5w ago

in honor of Earnestine.

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Cindy Smith

5w ago

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Carol Johnson

5w ago

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My condolences to the family. May God's peace provide you with the comfort that you are needing during this time. Always remembering her beautiful smile and her kind spirit. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Carol Bell- Johnson

Janet Wordlaw

5w ago

in honor of Earnestine.

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Pamela Perry

5w ago

My Condolences to The Family !!

Karitsa M. Jones

5w ago

in honor of Earnestine.

Mrs. Tine, as we affectionately called her, was always a true sweetheart and one of our beloved church mother figures growing up at Mt. Canaan. I have such fond memories of her beautiful voice in the choir and the joy of hearing her sing when she led songs. She loved her sons—Jeffrey, Ivan, and Corey—and her grandchildren and family. Her warmth, grace, and love touched so many lives.
She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
My heartfelt condolences to her sons, grandchildren, Ms. Lovelady, and the entire family. May God give you strength, peace, and comfort now and in the days ahead.
With love and sympathy, Karitsa Mosley Jones

Katilyn Summers

5w ago

in honor of Earnestine.

I send my love and blessings to a beautiful person who has gone on to be with the Lord. Your kindness, strength, and love will never be forgotten. The seeds you planted in the lives of others will continue to grow for generations.
May you rest peacefully and God reward you for every sacrifice, every prayer, and every act of kindness and love you gave so freely.

You will always be remembered, always be honored, and always be loved,

I love and miss you so much KAY

Tammy Mitchell

5w ago

in honor of Earnestine.

Mrs. Dunton was a very special soul. I called her my other mom. She was always dressed to perfection, and had an angelic voice for singing. She will truly be missed. Jeffrey, Ivan, and Corey, I am so sorry for your loss, and just know that she will forever be in our hearts.🙏🏾🙏🏾

Dedra Partridge

5w ago

in honor of Earnestine.

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