Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Patricia Edds
Feb 21, 2024
Our beloved Patricia (Patty) Edds has gone home to be with the Lord.
She was preceded in death by her father, Robert Gregory Cable; brother Charles Andrew Cable and husband Jerry Edds.
She left behind mother, Judy Kay Marshall Cable; brother, Robert Gregory Cable Jr.; sister, Micheele Rene Cable Hutchison, husband Aaron; sister, Brenda Sue Cable Sands, husband Gerald. She had 11...
Mary Jean Blair
Feb 20, 2024
Mary Jean Blair, 75, lifelong resident of Chattanooga, TN, passed away February 20, 2024, in a local hospital. Mary was born to the late Johnny and Mary Lee Harden, and of the Baptist faith. She loved her family. Mary was a hard worker and spent many years working at Krystals. She enjoyed cooking and baking, always making the birthday cakes....
Mary Evrett
Feb 20, 2024
Helen Evrett, age 99, of Ooltewah, TN passed away on February 20, 2024 with her family by her side. Helen was a bookkeeper and homemaker for 62 years.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, R.L. Evrett; parents James and Bessie Nations; sisters: Charlotte Nations and Geneva Garrett; brother Weldon Nations.
She...
Joe Spencer
Feb 20, 2024
Joseph Ralph Spencer, also known as Joe, Mr. Spencer, Coach, Daddy, Papa Joe, and Grand shar-shar, was born March 19,1942 and passed away on February 20, 2024, surrounded by his family.
Joe was born at Barium Springs Home for Children, Statesville, NC., where his parents were raised, met, and married. He came to Cleveland in 1958 and attended Bradley High School....
Kathleen Entwisle
Feb 20, 2024
Kathleen "Kitty" Canary Entwisle, a beacon of love and faith, passed away peacefully in Canton, GA, on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at the age of 82. Born on August 7, 1941, in Annapolis, MD, to Clarence and Leigh Canary, Kitty grew up surrounded by the warmth of a close-knit family.
Kitty's life was one of unwavering devotion to her family and...
James Shelton
Feb 19, 2024
James. E Shelton, 73, of Benton, Tennessee passed away peacefully in his home on Monday, February 19, 2024. James was born on May 14, 1950 to the late William T. and Mamie A. Shelton. He was known for making everyone smile and laugh. He was a really happy soul.
Along with his parents he was preceded in death by...
Paul Lewis Brown
Feb 19, 2024
Paul Lewis Brown, 62, passed away on Monday, February 19, 2024. He was born on September 3, 1961, in Cleveland, TN, where he resided most of his life. Paul, or P.B. as known by many, enjoyed golfing, fishing, and U.T. football. He served in the U.S. Navy and worked most of his life as an electrician. He will be greatly...
Samuel Bell
Feb 19, 2024
Samuel Henderson Bell, 91, of Chattanooga passed away Monday, February 19 at Parkridge Medical Center. Visitation will be held February 23 from 11 a.m. to 1p.m. at the Olive Branch Event Center in Cleveland, TN. Funeral Services will be held immediately after, with Pastor Nate Dubs officiating. Cremation and interment at the National Cemetery in Chattanooga will follow at a...
Mitchell L. Caszatt
Feb 19, 2024
Mitchell "Mitch" Lynn Caszatt, husband of Marion Caszatt, passed away peacefully at home at the age of 62 on February 19, 2024. Mitch was born January 23,1962 in Münchingen, Germany, son of Ingrid Martz and Richard Caszatt. After graduating high school, Mitch joined the United States Army in 1979 and served as an infantry rifleman. After being honorably discharged, Mitch...
Linda Clark
Feb 18, 2024
Linda Shinbaum Clark (née Ulin) died on Sunday, February 18, 2024 at her home in Chattanooga, TN.
A devoted and loving mother and wife, Linda was often high on life, and she loved to laugh and to celebrate with anyone who would join her. "Miss Linda", later Mrs. Clark, was a passionate teacher and ballet dancer, so her descent into the...
Jimmy Lucas, Sr.
Feb 18, 2024
Jimmy Lucas, Sr., 73, of Rossville, GA, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 18, 2024. Born October 15, 1950, in Nashville, TN. Jimmy loved race cars, dirt track racing, and was a mechanic majority of his life.
Survived by his three children many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Oliver Gill
Feb 17, 2024
Oliver Mitchel Gill, 80, of Cleveland, TN passed away on Saturday, February 17, 2024. Oliver was born on January 15, 1944, in Sarasota, Florida to the late Kenneth Oswald and Myrtle Oline Gill. Oliver was a Girl Scouts Leader, and loved canoeing, being outdoors, and genealogy. He also enjoyed spending time at Disney World.
Along with his parents he was preceded...
Damon Needham
Feb 17, 2024
Damon Needham, son and brother passed away unexpectedly on February 17, 2024, at the age of 34.
Damon was born in Fort Oglethorpe, GA, to Paul Timothy Needham and Ginger Shannon Rosenvinge.
As early as he was born Damon's smile lit up the room. He was always there to bring a smile or a laugh, even in the most awkward or somber...
Clifford Hatfield
Feb 16, 2024
Clifford Hatfield, 79, passed away on February 16, 2024, in Chattanooga, TN.
Clifford was born in Chattanooga, TN, and was a lifelong resident of Soddy-Daisy, TN. He was preceded in death by Faye Hatfield (Spouse), Amy Hatfield (Daughter), Norma Daughtery (Mother), Ronnie Hatfield (Brother), Linda Grant (Sister) and Bill Hatfield (Brother).
Clifford is survived by sons Jon (Autumn) Hatfield of Chattanooga, Michael...
Don Beitzel
Feb 16, 2024
Don Richard Beitzel, age 79, of Ooltewah, TN, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, February 16, 2024. Don was born on October 4, 1945, in New Philadelphia, OH, and adopted in love by the late Donna and Dale Beitzel.
He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army. During his working years, his jobs were many and varied, including owning...
Johnny Blankenship
Feb 16, 2024
Johnny J. Blankenship, 83, passed away on February 16, 2024, at a local hospital. He was the oldest son born to the late John and Ollie Thomas Miolen Blankenship. Johnny was born on April 27, 1940, in Tennga, GA and moved to Blue Springs Valley in 1943 on land formerly owned by an Indian forced to move on The Trail...
Susan Dotson
Feb 16, 2024
Susan Fulbright Dotson, 68, of Cleveland, TN, entered the arms of Jesus on February 16, 2024. She was born to Gerald and Martha Fulbright on August 11, 1955 in Killeen, TX at Fort Hood Military Hospital. She married the love of her life, Rick Dotson, on August 30, 1974, and was reunited with him in her death. She is survived...
George Longmire
Feb 16, 2024
George Edward Longmire, 72, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away on Friday, February 16, 2024. George was born on June 13, 1951 in LaFollette, Tennessee to the late Earl Monroe Longmire and Josephine Hicks.
Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his sisters, Evelyn Turner Young, and Peggy Stusse; and his special friend, Johnny Norton.
He leaves behind to cherish...
Dorothy Floyd
Feb 16, 2024
Dorothy Dean Floyd, 72, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away on Friday, February 16, 2024. Dorothy was born on June 26, 1951 in Cleveland to the late Vincent and Dovie Harris.
Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her sister, Linda Bowman.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory her husband of 29 years, Cletus James Floyd; her children, Roy...
George Filyaw
Feb 15, 2024
George Thomas Filyaw, 72, of Dayton, Tennessee passed away on Thursday, February 15, 2024 at his home after a long battle with Diabetes surrounded by his loved ones. Tommy was born on June 4, 1951 in Dayton to the late Charles Filyaw and Bessie Gennoe Filyaw. He was a very kind, gentle, and quite man. Tommy had a huge heart...
