Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Edna Eaves
Aug 31, 2023
Edna Mae Eaves, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2023, at her residence in Cleveland, TN. She was born on March 6, 1926, in Waleska, GA, to her parents Emory Nicholson and Lethaer Parris Nicholson.
Edna lived a fulfilling life dedicated to her family and community. She worked as a housekeeper in the healthcare...
Lynda Smith
Aug 31, 2023
Obituary for Lynda Smith (1949 - 2023)
Lynda Smith, a devoted Christian woman, departed this world on August 31, 2023, in Dayton, Tennessee, at the age of 73. She leaves behind a legacy of love, faith, and cherished memories.
Lynda is survived by her two loving sons, David Smith and Mike Smith. She was a loving mother...
Charles Wilson
Aug 31, 2023
Charles Elam Wilson, 80, a resident of Cleveland, passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2023, in a local hospital surrounded by his loving family. Charles was born in Chattanooga and graduated from Chattanooga City High School where he met the love of his life, Charlynne. Charles was a lineman with TVA and retired as a line foreman in 2000 with...
Joel Powell
Aug 30, 2023
Joel Dewey Powell, 80, of Madisonville, TN passed away peacefully on August 30, 2023, at his daughter's home. He was born on February 16, 1943, in Menisink, NY. Joel served his country in the Army. He was the owner/operator of One-Way Tire for over 30 years.
His love was helping people and traveling to several countries on Mission...
Ronald Dewitt
Aug 29, 2023
Ronald Dean Dewitt, 78, of Rossville, GA, passed away August 29, 2023,
at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born March 23, 1945,
to the late Raymond Dewitt & Inez Dewitt. Ronald was of the Baptist
faith and a member of the Knights of Pythia's.
In addition to his parents, Ronald is preceded in death by his 1...
Dylan Herron
Aug 29, 2023
Dylan Delane Herron, age 39, passed away at his home in Cleveland on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, after a long illness.
He was preceded in death by his devoted grandparents, Wanda and Clyde Dunn of Cleveland, and Gennie Vee and L.C. Herron of Old Fort.
Loved ones who carry on in remembrance include Dylan's parents, Dena Herron of Cleveland and...
Troy Swartout
Aug 28, 2023
Troy Wayne Swartout, 60, of Chattanooga, Tn. Passed away on Monday August 28 th . He's now in the
loving arms of God, along with his parents Robert and Carol Swartout.
He leaves behind a sister Soundra Chastain of East Brainerd, brothers Robert Swartout of Trion, Ga and
Ron Swartout of Soddy Daisy. Three aunts and three uncles, seven...
Richard Day
Aug 28, 2023
Richard Joseph Day Sr., 80, a resident of Etowah, TN passed away on Monday evening, August 28, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in LaFayette, GA on July 3, 1943, a son of the late William & Laura Day.
In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by several siblings.
Richard leaves...
Milton Pope
Aug 28, 2023
Milton Gene Pope, 77, of Englewood entered into eternal rest on Monday, August 28, 2023, at Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga following a brief illness. He was born to the late Arthur and Evelyn Pope in Alvin, Texas. Gene's father was a pastor for many years and the family traveled throughout the southwest United States ministering in several locations.
Gene...
Kelly Scott
Aug 28, 2023
Kelly Roy Scott of Madisonville passed from this life on August 28 2023. He was born on September 8th 1968 to Larry Scott and Zola Boring. He was preceded in death By his parents and Joyce Scott.
Kelly is survived by his wife Holly Scott, Step Son Joey Kelley and Daughter in law Whitney Kelley, Step Daughter Brooke Davis...
Sheree Callaway
Aug 28, 2023
Sheree Lynne Callaway passed away in her home surrounded by loved ones on August 28, 2023. She was a loving wife, sister, mother to three children and grandmother to four. She will be remembered for her strong spirit and dedication to those she loved. She was an accomplished professional at Merrill Lynch and a scholar in all things. She loved...
Ryan Kidd
Aug 27, 2023
Ryan "RJ" Joseph Kidd Sr., 48, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away from a motorcycle accident on August 27, 2023.
He was born on April 23, 1975 to Ronald Gene Kidd Sr. and Cynthia Barger in Fontana, California.
RJ enjoyed spending time and reconnecting with his family and friends, fishing, motorcycles, and of course the Georgia Bulldogs! If you...
Winford Hooper
Aug 27, 2023
Winford Franklin Hooper, 83 met Jesus face to face on August 27, 2023 after a 3 1/2 year battle with cancer. A long time resident of Ooltewah and was a member of Collegedale Community Church and the Helping Hands Ministry. He retired from the City of Chattanooga as manager of Traffic Control after 32 years of service. He was a...
Cynthia Strickland
Aug 27, 2023
Cynthia Lorena "Rena" Strickland, age 60 of Cleveland, TN passed away from this life to be with her Heavenly Father on Sunday August 27, 2023. She was born on July 15, 1963 to Benny and Frances Hickman of Georgetown, TN. She was an Employee at Advanced Photographic Solutions in Cleveland, TN. She was a member of Gum Springs Baptist Church...
Sandra Conroy
Aug 27, 2023
Sandra Conroy, born Sandra Lynn Sullivan on May 6, 1968, passed away on August 27 at her home in Cleveland, TN, after a seven-year fight with ovarian cancer.
She is survived by husband Paul Conroy, children Joseph, Thomas, and Margaret Conroy, all of Cleveland; parents Thomas and Margaret Sullivan of Knoxville, TN; sister Cynthia Davies (Glenn) of Brisbane, Australia; and...
Joshua Dishaw
Aug 26, 2023
Joshua E. Scott Dishaw, 35, of Chatsworth, Georgia passed away unexpectedly on August 26, 2023. He loved spending time with his son, gaming, and spending time with his family friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, Joshua Scott Dishaw; his brother, Daniel Paul Dishaw; and his grandparents, Jeanne and Paul Woods.
Joshua leaves behind to cherish his memory...
Steve Silvers
Aug 26, 2023
Carl "Steve" Silvers, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away on Saturday, August 26, 2023. Steve was born on July 3, 1954, in Cleveland, Tennessee to the late Clyde and Velma Silvers. Steve had many hobbies including hunting, fishing, shooting and collecting guns, riding his motorcycles, and reading western novels.
Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his siblings,...
James Keith
Aug 26, 2023
James Walter Keith, III, 38, of Birchwood, TN, passed away August 26, 2023. Born March 28, 1985, to James W. Keith,II & Jennifer Keith and of the Baptist faith.
James loved to go fishing, play video games, animals, drawing, poems, gardening, and woodworking. He had an amazing smile and would help anyone.
James is preceded in death by his...
James Gordon Gann
Aug 26, 2023
James Gordon Gann of Etowah passed from this life on 8/26/23 after a lengthy illness. He was born on September 20, 1936, to William Howard and Madeline Elizabeth Gann. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother William “Buddy” Gann. He is survived by the love of his life, his wife of 60 years Rosella, his...
Edith Kidd Clore Torbett
Aug 26, 2023
Edith Kidd Clore Torbett, born Edith Alene Keller September 17, 1947, passed away August 26, 2023, at the age of 75. She was preceded in death by her parents George and Juanita (Crabtree) Keller, Son Keith Sellars, late husband Larry Kidd, and late husband Michael Clore.
She is survived by husband Stanley Torbett, son Kent (Tammy) Sellars, daughter, Karen...
