Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Charles Arnold Martin
Jun 19, 2023
Charles Arnold Martin, 71, of Cartersville, Georgia passed away on Monday, June 19, 2023. Charles was born on December 13, 1951 in Cleveland, Tennessee to the late Charles Junior and Opal L. Martin.
Charles was the strongest, smartest, and most unique man anyone could have ever known. For almost 40 years, he was the best husband, father, provider, counselor and guide...
Patrick Henry Murphy
Jun 18, 2023
Patrick Henry Murphy, 92, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2023. Pat was born on May 8, 1931 in Charleston, Tennessee to the late Alonzo and Savannah Murphy.
Pat was a veteran of the United States Air Force serving 4 years from 1950 – 1954. After leaving the service Pat was a pattern maker by trade at Foundry...
Dean Edward Bell
Jun 18, 2023
We regret to announce the passing of Dean Edward Bell, 60, on June 18th, 2023. Dean passed away, surrounded by his loved ones, from cancer.
Dean lived his life for the Lord, and stood strong in his faith no matter what the world threw at him. He loved his friends and family deeply and was fiercely loyal. He worked as a...
John Kanzlemar
Jun 18, 2023
Obituary for John Kanzlemar III
John Kanzlemar III, a soul with a heart of gold, left this world on June 18, 2023, at Sweetwater Hospital in Sweetwater, Tennessee. Born on December 5, 1959, in Aurora, Colorado, he was the beloved son of John and Juliet (Pintor) Kanzelmar.
Florida held a special place in John's heart, where he found solace in its breathtaking...
Lois Ann Benoit
Jun 18, 2023
Obituary for Lois Ann Benoit
Lois Ann Benoit, 67, of Etowah, Tennessee, passed away on June 18, 2023, at her residence in Etowah. She was born on September 30, 1955, in Wayndotte, Michigan, to Neil and Lena (Marchyok) Wilson.
Lois was a devout Catholic and found great joy in her faith. She had a passion for horseback riding and spent many cherished...
William Taylor Hawkins
Jun 17, 2023
Billy passed away June 17, just 7 days shy of his 75th birthday, in Cleveland, TN. Billy was born in Franklin, TN on June 24, 1948, and spent most of his life in the Nashville area. He moved to Cleveland 8 years ago to be close to his two kids, Chris, and Tracee.
Billy was a Madison High graduate, an Air...
Vicki Maria True
Jun 16, 2023
Vicki Maria True, 69, loving mother, grandmother, aunt, daughter, sister, and friend was united with our heavenly Father on June 16, 2023. She is preceded in death by her daughter Jennifer Johnson, her father Kenneth True, her brother Steve True, her aunt Mattie Ruth True-Worthy, her niece Beth Brown and her nephew Andy Tulloss.
She is survived by her sons James...
Donald Lee Brodes
Jun 16, 2023
Donald L. Brodes, 92, of Cleveland, TN passed away on June 16, 2023, at a local health care facility.
Donald was born in Preston, Maryland to the late Ralph and Isabell Brodes. He was preceded in death by his infant brother Robert.
Donald grew up on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. He graduated from Preston High School in 1948, and married Betty...
Samuel Henry Watson
Jun 16, 2023
Obituary: Samuel Henry Watson
Samuel Henry Watson, 42, of Madisonville, Tennessee, passed away on June 16, 2023, at Sweetwater Hospital in Sweetwater, Tennessee. He was born on June 15, 1981, in Sweetwater, Tennessee, to Samuel and Nancy (Nichols) Watson.
Samuel had a deep passion for cars, as he loved attending car shows, collecting and rebuilding cars. He also enjoyed collecting and shooting...
Hubert Lee Dulworth
Jun 16, 2023
Hubert Lee Dulworth, 49, a resident of Harriman, TN passed away on Friday, June 16, 2023, in a Knoxville, TN hospital. He was born in Rickman, TN on March 5, 1974, a son of the late Hubert Lee Dulworth Sr and Hattie Dulworth. He served his country for 10 years in the U.S. Marine Corp. Hubert loved cat fishing and...
Barbara Ruth Weller
Jun 16, 2023
Barbara Ruth Weller,89, of Chattanooga, passed away Friday, June 16, 2023. Mrs. Weller was born on March 27, 1934, in Chattanooga. She was a graduate of Central High School in 1952. She retired from Tennessee Valley Credit Union League. She married the love of her life, Edward Weller, in 1953. She had four children, six grandchildren, and ten great-grandchildren whom...
Debra Elizabeth Mason
Jun 16, 2023
Debra Elizabeth Mason, 64 of Cleveland TN, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2023 at Etowah Healthcare center in Etowah, TN. She was born September 15, 1958 in Philadelphia, PA to the late James and Betty Thomas. She leaves behind to cherish her memory three children Jennifer (Doug) Bloemker, Sandra (Justin) Kiebach and Stanley Mason, Her grandchildren Adrain Mason, Logan...
Karen Kaye Singleton
Jun 15, 2023
Just a Memory Away
I’m no longer by your side, but there’s no need to weep;
I’ve left sweet recollections, I’m hoping you would keep.
Eternal joy and memories stay in our hearts forever,
Strengthening our special bond that parting cannot sever.
Now it’s time to journey on, so let your faith be strong,
For I am in a better place…I’m home where I belong.
And if...
Rhoda Ann Ackley
Jun 14, 2023
Rhoda Ann Ackley, 86, formerly of Brighton, IL, passed away June 14, 2023, in Chattanooga, TN. Born December 7, 1936, to the late Ruby R. Shipley and Reed Harold Shipley, in Jacksonville, IL. Rhoda was of the Baptist faith. She loved her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband,...
Stephanie Duke
Jun 14, 2023
Stephanie Duke, 45 years of age, passed away on June 14, 2023. Stephanie was born on November 24, 1977. She was a wonderful wife, mother, sister, daughter, and friend to all who knew her. She enjoyed spending time with her children, gardening, and painting.
She was preceded in death by her father, Wesley Conner.
Stephanie is survived by her children Madison and...
Billie J. Thompson
Jun 14, 2023
Billie J. Thompson, 87, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2023. Billie was born on June 1, 1936, to the late James and Cordie Wooden.
Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Freddie Thompson, sisters, Helen Rucker, Betty Horner, Frances Cole, and Mildred Jordan.
Billie is survived by her daughter Angel Perry and her...
Linda Joyce Lawson
Jun 14, 2023
Linda Joyce Lawson, 72, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2023. Linda was born on June 19, 1950, in Etowah, Tennessee to William and Betty Wilson. She loved her family, family was very important to her, she liked sewing, gardening, canning, and love cooking and interested in new recipes. She was the sweetest Christian lady with such...
Patricia "Patsy" Ann Walters Watts
Jun 14, 2023
Patsy Ann Walters Watts passed away peacefully at the age of 87 on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, while in the care of Life Care of Hixson. Patsy was born August 7, 1935, and was a lifelong resident of Chattanooga. She was a member of Tyner United Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Lewis and Ada Walters, and...
John Patrick Weil
Jun 14, 2023
John Patrick Weil
Age 58
Resident of Madisonville, TN
Born in West Palm Beach, FL
Passed away from a rare form of cancer on Wednesday, June 14th 2023 in his home surrounded by his wife & daughter and loved ones. John served in the army in 1983.
Preceded in death by his mother Janet Dorothy (Barton) Weil, his father Patrick Eugene Weil , his aunt...
Lauren Grace Lynch
Jun 14, 2023
Obituary for Lauren Grace Lynch
Lauren Grace Lynch, 17, of Greenville, TN passed away on June 14, 2023 at East Tennessee Children's Hospital in Knoxville, TN
Lauren was loved by all who knew her and will be greatly missed
Survivors include her father, Ronald Estil Lynch and wife Carin Lynch, mother, Cindy Lynch Caine and husband Steven James Caine; sister, Arielle Brooke Lynch,...
