White, Raphael Sinclair

  • Thursday, January 30, 2014
Raphael White
Raphael White

Raphael Sinclair White, 25, died on Tuesday, January 28, 2014.  He was born on August 27, 1988 in Chattanooga.

He graduated from Central High School class of 2006.  He was employed at Curb Plus.   He was a member of New Enon Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Grady Yearby, Rosie Lee Yearby and Frankie Davis; grandparents, Willie Andrea Finch, Sr., and Kattie Mae Yearby; uncles, Johnny Finch, David Finch, Terry Yearby, Rodney White, Alvin White, Johnathan Finch; aunts, Corine Jenkins, Annie Pearl Smith.

He is survived by his mother, Tina White; father, Robert Lee White, Jr.; children, Raphael  Dewayne White and his mother, Shaqullia James; Reco Raphael White and Reana Luv White and their mother, Malaine Wynn; brother, Robert White; uncles, Craig Finch, Willie Andrea Finch, Jr., Larry Finch, Jeffery Smith, David Yearby, Larry White, Rashaun Khon, Ronald White, Wayne White; aunts, LaTonya White, Tricia White, Faye White, Maxine White, Gwendolyn Smith, Yolanda Finch, Shelia Finch, Felicia Finch, Denise Wade-Gross, Willette Mathis Khon, Vicky Yearby, Angelia Yearby, Tina Finch, Amanda Finch;  great-aunts, Mary Lucille Mitchell, Lillie Ruth Swafford; grandparents, Robert Lee (Martha) White, Sr., Rita Finch, Geraldine White; stepmother; stepchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Funeral services will be held at noon on Tuesday, Feb 4, in the chapel with Pastor Timothy Sykes officiating.  Interment will be in Forest Hills Cemetery.

The body will lie in state after noon on Monday, Feb. 3, and the family will receive friends from 7–8 p.m. at John P. Franklin Funeral Home.

Obituaries
Robert "Bob" Crouch
Robert "Bob" Crouch
  • 7/5/2025

Robert “Bob” Crouch died on June 11, 2025, surrounded by the love and devotion of friends and family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bob and Mary Crouch and his beloved Aunt Geneva. ... more

Melvin Thomas Petty
Melvin Thomas Petty
  • 7/4/2025

Melvin Thomas Petty, 76, of Soddy Daisy, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, July 3, 2025. He was a 1967 graduate of Soddy Daisy High School. Melvin served his country in ... more

Randy Royce Malchaski
Randy Royce Malchaski
  • 7/4/2025

Randy Royce Malchaski, 74, of Soddy Daisy, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, July 3, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Randy was a hard worker and a true character, known ... more