Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Sheryl Rozzette Gash
May 14, 2023
Sheryl Rozzette Person Gash, age 76, affectionately known to family as “Sissie”, born in Cleveland, TN on February 6, 1947, transitioned from mortality to Eternal Rest on Sunday, May 14, 2023, at Tennova Medical Center.
Sheryl is preceded in death by her father, William Person; her youngest son, Brandon D. Gash; and her sister, Annsonia Hickey.
Sheryl was a graduate of College...
Ronald Brent Langley
May 14, 2023
Ronald Brent Langley, age 38, peacefully passed away surrounded by family and friends on Sunday, May 14, 2023.
Brent was born on April 25, 1985 to Michelle Davis and Ronnie Langley in Dalton, GA. Brent is survived by his mother, Sharon Michele Davis; his father, Ronald Langley, Jr; his very special significant other, Ashley Johnson; his siblings, Stephanie Gass (Caleb Gass)...
James Roy Spurling, Sr.
May 13, 2023
James Roy Spurling, Sr., 69, of Etowah, TN, passed away May 13, 2023. He was born July 18, 1953, in Sweetwater, TN, to the late Charlie Theodore Spurling and Bessie Lee Hawkins Spurling. James was of the Christian faith and a member of Solid Rock Baptist Church. He loved to auctioneer & flea market.
Survived by his loving wife, Catherine Jane...
Debra Lynn Parlett
May 13, 2023
Debra Lynn Parlett, 63, of Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia, passed away on May 13th, 2023. She was born on April 23, 1960 in Dayton, Ohio.
Debra is survived by her loving daughter and son, Samantha Clem and Matthew Parlett, her beautiful grandchildren Abby, Braiden, Jaxson, Journey, and her son-in-law, Landon.
Debra enjoyed many things in life, especially the company of her family. She...
Harold Ellis Maskew
May 13, 2023
Harold Ellis “Hal” Maskew, 74, of Cleveland, TN passed away on May 13, 2023. He was born on February 20, 1949 to the late Ellis and Desseree Maskew. Hal was a electrical engineer by trade. He enjoyed boating, fishing’s riding motorcycles, and was a private pilot. In addition to his mother and father, he is preceded in death by his...
Linda Sue Nifong
May 13, 2023
Linda Nifong, passed away on 13th May 2023 at her home surrounded by spouse and daughter.Linda was born on the 5th of December 1948 in Brichwood, TN. Linda was married to Billy Nifong for 22 years.
Linda is survived by Billy Nifong, daughters, Mrs. Donna Magnuson, Dusty Sims (Charlie) and Michelle Krukowski (David & Marissa), and other family and friends.
Linda worked...
David R. Adams, Sr.
May 12, 2023
David Adams, Sr. died peacefully on May 11, 2023, at 76 years old at his home in Ten Mile, Tennessee. Dave lost his battle with Mesothelioma after 1 year.
Dave is survived by his wife, Barbara of 54 years; his children, Tamara Boyle (Russell), Dave, Jr. (Monica) and youngest daughter Deborah Garcia (Lenin). He is also survived by his grandchildren, Olivia...
Pauline Beaty
May 12, 2023
Pauline Beaty, 76, of McDonald, TN, passed away May 12, 2023, in Etowah, TN. She was born December 11, 1946, in Union County, TN, to the late Robert Tolliver & Mary Bostic Tolliver. Pauline was of the Baptist faith and was a member of Corinth Baptist Church in McDonald, TN.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by...
Pamelia Diane Floyd
May 11, 2023
Pamelia Diane Floyd, 62, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2023. Pamelia was born on November 25, 1960, in Cleveland to the late Clarence Dalton Sr. and Bonnie Dalton.
Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Jillian Peek.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her children, Anthony Andies, and Alecia (James) Roberts; her...
Delia Rosado Dicorsi
May 11, 2023
Delia Rosado DiCorsi of Cleveland, TN went to be with her Lord on May 11, 2023, at the age of 87. Delia was born on November 29, 1935, in Fajardo, Puerto Rico to Rafael Rosado and Carmen Montes. She became an orphan at the young age of eight and was later adopted by Rev. Clifford and Margaret Anderson who were...
Caius James Gamble
May 11, 2023
Caius James Gamble, 2, of Cleveland, Tennessee was called home on Thursday, May 11, 2023. Caius was born on January 12, 2021 in Cleveland, Tennessee to James Gamble and Kayla Stiles.
He enjoyed playing with his toys and his spiderman mask going from wall to wall as if his webs were taking him there. Caius always loved playing with his family...
Rosemary Dawn Mong
May 11, 2023
Rosemary Dawn Mong, 41, of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away on May 11, 2023 surrounded by loved ones, at Tennova in Cleveland, Tennessee. She was born on July 14, 1981, in Cleveland, Tennessee, to Richard and Teresa (Helton) Carpenter.
Rosemary is survived by her loving parents, Richard and Teresa Carpenter; her devoted husband of 19 years, Mark Mong; her beloved sons, Casey...
Donna Faye Jones
May 11, 2023
Donna Faye Jones, 79, of Cleveland, passed away on May 11, 2023. She was born on May 29, 1943 to the late Walter and Margaret Holloway. Donna was a devoted woman of God and a faithful member of Mt. Olive Church of God where she was active in the Waymakers Sunday School Class.
In addition to her mother and father, she...
Hoyt Edward Smith
May 10, 2023
Hoyt Edward Smith, 69, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2023. Hoyt was born April 9, 1954, in Cleveland to the late Oscar and Annie Smith.
Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his 2 brothers L.V. Smith, and Arnold Vines; and his 4 sisters, Marie Smith, Willie Waters, Christine Mullins, and Nancey Vines.
He leaves...
Beverly Ann Terrell
May 10, 2023
Beverly Ann Terrell, 50, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2023. Beverly was born on June 17, 1972, in Kingsport, Tennessee to Larry Reynolds and Wanda Hixson. Beverly was an amazing and loving wife, mom, and Nana. She enjoyed cooking, and spending time with her grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her father, Larry G. Reynolds; her...
Joan Marie Chord
May 10, 2023
Joan Marie Chord
November 25, 1931
Bison, South Dakota
May 10, 2023
Calhoun, Tennessee
“Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord…
that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them.”
Revelation 14:13
Joan was born on November 25, 1931, to Walter Howard and Nell Laverne (Selby) Landphere in Bison, SD. On September 24, 1949, she married Richard Warren Chord in Rapid City,...
James Allen Stone
May 10, 2023
James “Jim” Allen Stone, 77, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2023. James was born on March 10, 1946, in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Frank Charles and Nellie Irene Stone.
Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Charles Stone.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory his brother, best friend, and care giver,...
Barbara Ruth Kyle
May 9, 2023
Barbara Ruth Kyle, 78, of Benton, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2023. Barbara was born on May 9, 2023, in Old Fort, Tennessee to the late Luther T. Wilson, and Mary L. Davis Wilson. She enjoyed sewing, working in her flower garden, and spending time with her grandchildren. Barbara was also an avid reader, and enjoyed Native American...
Connie Diane Quarles
May 8, 2023
Connie Diane Quarles, a vibrant and compassionate soul, gracefully left this world on May 8, 2023, at the Health Center at Standifer Place in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Born on December 27, 1962, in Lake City, Tennessee, she was the cherished daughter of John and Bonnie (Stansberry) Witt. Connie graduated from East Ridge High School Class of 1982.
Connie's legacy will forever live...
Betty Joyce Griffith
May 8, 2023
Betty Joyce Griffith, 91, passed away from this earthly life to be in the presence of Christ our Lord on May 8, 2023. As a member of the Ridgeview Baptist Church, she was an ardent and devoted follower of Christ. She instilled in her family and friends the importance of knowing and sharing the love and salvation gift of Jesus...
