Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Mabel Jadoon
Mar 7, 2025
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our loved one, Mabel Jadoon, March 7, 2025, at the age of 61. Born March 20, 1963, daughter of the late Earnest Thomas and Mandy (King) Rutland, Mable's childhood was spent in the Brookhaven, MS area.
In Mabel's early years she was a devoted sister and daughter. She was highly respected...
Ida Owens
Mar 7, 2025
Ida Yvonne "Sissy" Owens, 85, of Decatur passed away on March 7, 2025 at her home.
Sissy was a member of Calvery Missionary Baptist Church of Decatur for several years. Above everything, she enjoyed spending time talking with her family and friends. She will be deeply missed.
Preceded in death by husband, Charles Robert Owens; son, C.R. "Bird" Owens;...
Shelly "Steve" Allen
Mar 7, 2025
Shelly Stephen "Steve" Allen of Wildwood, Georgia Passed away peacefully at home on Friday, March 7, 2025. Steve was born on March 8, 1950 to the late Shellie Allen and Christine Brown Allen.
He leaves behind to cherish his memories his daughters, Stacy (William) Bearfield and Aimee (Darren) Wester; sister, Charlene Allen Anderson; fur baby, Minnie; his grandchildren, Jeremy, Chris, CJ,...
David Hughes
Mar 6, 2025
David (Dave) Hughes, 74, of Chattanooga, TN, died March 6, 2025 after a years-long battle with heart disease.
Dave lived a life filled with adventure, and preferred being on or near the water whenever his schedule would allow. He was educated at the University of Tennessee, Chattanooga, and enjoyed a successful career in management and sales. In his free time, he...
Betsy Clayton
Mar 6, 2025
Betsy Gail Clayton, 54, of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 6, 2025. She was born in Jackson, TN and moved to Cleveland in 2013.
Betsy was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, friend, and a source of light and love within her family. She met her husband, James, while working as a preschool teacher, which she continued to...
Mary Sasser
Mar 6, 2025
Mary E. Sasser
December 29, 1940 - Thursday, March 6, 2025
Mary E. Sasser, age 84, of Madisonville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, March 6, 2025, following a long and courageous battle with pulmonary fibrosis and heart disease.
Born on December 29, 1940, in Belltown, Tennessee, Mary was the daughter of the late Berry and Irene Bivens. She was a...
Sherri Cardin
Mar 5, 2025
Sherri Lynn Cardin, age 56, of Sweetwater, TN passed away at Sweetwater Hospital after an emergency on Wednesday, March 5th, 2025, following a lengthy illness. Sherri was born in Knoxville, TN and she grew up in Englewood, TN. She attended Englewood School and McMinn Central High School. Sherri enjoyed playing with cats, visiting with friends, listening to music and watching...
Linda Rae Young
Mar 5, 2025
Linda Rae Young, 69, passed away March 5, 2025, after she lost her battle with cancer, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 13, 1955, to the late Fred G. Young and Isabell H. Lozier Young and of the Baptist faith. Linda loved spending time with her family and friends. She was thoughtful, witty, and cared...
Charles Lamb
Mar 5, 2025
Charles Glenn Lamb, 89, passed away on March 5, 2025. He was born to the late Franklin Lamb Sr. and Virginia Gates on March 24, 1935 in Chattahoochee, Florida.
Charles worked in many capacities during his successful career, but most recently worked as a Senior Design Engineer at Spallation Neutron Source (SNS) in Oak Ridge, Tennessee from December...
Jerrell Powell
Mar 5, 2025
Jerrell Edward Powell, 70, of Cleveland, TN passed away on March 5, 2025. He was born on May 15, 1954.
He loved cars, racing, dirt track at the Cleveland Speedway. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and being outside.
Preceded in death by his parents Frank and Zoralee; brother Charles Powell Jr.; son Jason Powell; grandsons Briar and Braydon Powell.
He leaves behind to...
Lydia France
Mar 4, 2025
Lydia France, age 69, passed away on March 4, 2025 in Middlesboro, KY.
Lydia was born on September 13, 1955 to the late Aus and Lorraine Case in Pikeville, KY. She is survived by her brother and his family, Johnny Little of Pikeville, KY.
Companion Funeral & Cremation Service is honored to assist the family with Lydia's arrangements....
Sheila Coleman
Mar 4, 2025
Sheila Madeleine Coleman, of Cleveland, left us on March 4, 2025. She was 63 years old. She was an esteemed violinist at the Arlington Symphony in Virginia and a gifted student.
She loved Bible study and was a member of Big Spring Baptist Church together with her husband, Chuck Wehunt. They recognized the great goodness in each other and built...
Leonard Holt
Mar 3, 2025
Leonard Smith Holt, 59, a beloved member of Decatur, TN, went to be with the Lord on March 3, 2025 after a courageous battle with cancer. Known for his love for life, the outdoors, his motorcycle, fishing, his dog Chewey, his sense of humor and his contagious laughter- Leonard was a beacon of light to anyone around him and will...
Wanda Newton
Mar 3, 2025
Wanda Deloris Newton, 82, left this earth to be with our Lord on March 3, 2025. She was born on December 22, 1942 to the late Julius Fate Branam and Eliza Mantooth. She was a lifelong resident of the Cleveland, TN area. She enjoyed spending time with her kids and grandkids.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death...
James Cotton
Mar 2, 2025
James Martin Cotton, Jr. passed away peacefully on March 2, 2025, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, craftsmanship, and devotion to family. He was born September 24, 1943, in Freeport, New York to the late James and Bertha (Torklesen) Cotton. On June 20, 1970, he married the love of his life Beverly Knight Markin of Trenton,...
Crissy Cross
Mar 2, 2025
Christina Viola Cross, lovingly known as "Crissy," passed away on March 2, 2025, at her home in Cleveland, Tennessee. She was born on August 18, 1978, and spent her life surrounded by family and friends who cherished her deeply.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Mary Cross, "Nanny and Papaw," as well as her brother, Tim Cross,...
Patsy Mooney
Mar 2, 2025
Patsy Marie Mooney, born on October 5, 1946, in Lagrange, GA, passed away on March 2, 2025, in Dalton, GA. Pasty was a dedicated office support staff member in the textile manufacturing industry. She loved her work and took pride in being a part of a field that shaped her community.
Family was everything to Patsy. She is survived...
Robert Finley
Mar 2, 2025
Robert L. Finley, Sr., 89, of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2025. Born on August 22, 1935, in Dunlap, Tennessee, Robert was the son of the late Carl and Nellie Frizzell Finley of Niota, Tennessee.
Robert was a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 42...
Syrus Gordy
Mar 2, 2025
Syrus Ellis Gordy Jr., 65, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
A man who found joy in the great outdoors, Syrus loved camping, fishing, arrowhead hunting, and deer hunting. His time spent in nature reflected his appreciation for life's simple pleasures and his deep connection to the world around him.
He was preceded...
Daniel Taylor
Mar 1, 2025
Daniel Everett Taylor, age 53, born on June 26,1971, passed away on March 1st, 2025. He is preceded in death by his mother Lucy Taylor, and father Samuel Taylor. Daniel is Survived by his fiancé, Regina Kopeck;3 sister's and 2 brother's; he is also survived by 7 children. The family wishes for everyone who knew Daniel to cherish your time...
