Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Ilse Gentry
Feb 19, 2022
On Saturday, February 19th 2022, Ilse Gentry passed away at the age of 85 while a resident of Lifecare Center of Collegedale TN. Ilse was born in Germany on March 12th of 1936 to August and Louise Eibelhauser. She came to the United States as the military wife of Donald R. Gentry in 1960. Ilse received her citizenship in 1966...
Marcus Edward King
Feb 19, 2022
Marcus Edward King, age 59 of Delano, departed this life on February 19, 2022 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center following a sudden illness while surrounded by his family. Born on October 18, 1962 in Warren County, Tennessee to Cecil Edward and Evelyn Pearl King, he served as the environmental, Health and Safety Manager at Polartec LLC, in Cleveland...
Theresa Sheets
Feb 19, 2022
Theresa Sue Sheets, 66 of Carrollton, GA passed away on 02/20/2022. She was preceded in death by her parents Elton and Inez ((Jacobs) Sheets and her brother David Sheets. She is survived by her sisters Sharon Adair and Vicki Chambers, her brother Mark Sheets (Louise Sheets) and her sons Justin Sheets (Kelly Sheets) and Curt Sheets. There will be a...
Wilma "Faye" Bearden
Feb 19, 2022
Wilma “Faye” Bearden, age 84 of Cleveland, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 19, 2022 at Signature Healthcare. Born on March 24, 1937 to the late Amos Otto Brewer and the late Nora Dell Frazier Moore. Faye loved going fishing, yardsaling, and going to farmer’s markets; doing puzzles, cooking, feeding her family and neighbors; and was a member of Community...
Darlene Fielder Ferguson
Feb 19, 2022
Darlene Ferguson was born June 24, 1947 and departed for Heaven on February 19, 2022. She is survived by her husband Larry Ferguson of 56 years, two daughters Michelle (spouse Brad) Huskey and Melissa (spouse Mike) Harrison. Darlene is also survived by six grandchildren Luke (spouse Adriana) Harrison, Ben (spouse Allison) Huskey, Joseph Huskey, Levi Harrison, Lydia Harrison and Lance...
Jaqueline S. Winner
Feb 17, 2022
Jaqueline S. Winner died on Wednesday, February 16, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Claude and Pauline Shadowens. She was a faithful member of the congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses for 60 years. She loved the National Parks and all wild flowers. Jaqueline is survived by her husband of 60 years, Rockne Winner; son, Gary Winner; granddaughters: Jennifer Row,...
Mary Ellen Dunn Ingram Quarles
Feb 17, 2022
Mary Ellen Dunn Ingram Quarles, age 95 of Cleveland, departed this life on Thursday, February 17, 2022 at Signature Healthcare. Born in Cleveland on May 14, 1926, she was a lifelong resident of Bradley and Hamilton Counties and attended Gateway Bible Church. She was a kind and giving person who loved birds, flowers, gardening, socializing, driving her friends around; spending...
Karen Ruth Fowler
Feb 16, 2022
Karen Ruth Fowler, 54, of Cleveland, TN, passed away, February 16, 2022. Born April 26, 1967, to Ralph McClure and Lois McKinnon. She was of the Christian faith. Karen loved spoiling her grandchildren and cared deeply for her family and closest friends. Her hobbies included riding Harleys with her soulmate of 18 years, writing poems, and creatively repairing anything broken....
Teddy Wayne Lewis
Feb 16, 2022
Teddy Lewis, age 79 of Cleveland, departed this life on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at his residence. Born on August 24, 1942 to the late John Wayne and Mary Ethel Boss Lewis, he was a native and lifelong resident of Bradley County. He was retired from Ryder Distribution and was a veteran of the United States Army. In addition to...
Johnathan Preston Poole
Feb 16, 2022
Johnny Poole, age 20 of Georgetown, departed this life on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at Parkridge Medical Center in Chattanooga. Born on July 18, 2001, He was a lifelong resident of Bradley County and was of the Non-Denominational Faith. Johnny had a free and giving spirit, donating to the homeless shelter, volunteering at the soup kitchen and loving his family...
Tulsa Rae Stander
Feb 16, 2022
Our precious angel, Tulsa Rae Stander, born on Thursday, August 13, 2020, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, February 16, 2022. She, as well as her family, are members of Faith Baptist Church in Ringgold, Georgia. She was preceded in death by a host of great grandparents, aunts, and uncles. She is survived by her...
Horace Wesley Carden
Feb 16, 2022
Horace Wesley Carden, 72, passed away on Wednesday, February 16, 2022. Horace was born on January 18, 1950 to the late George and Sadie Ruth Carden in Florida. He loved working on cars and life on the river. He was a long-time member of the IBEW 175 local union. When he wasn't working, he was enjoying the high life. Along...
Rosemary Dee Kennedy
Feb 16, 2022
Rosemary Dee Kennedy, 95, of Chattanooga, passed away at home on Thursday, February 16, 2022. She was a resident of the area for 90 years. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She will be missed greatly. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lester Kennedy. To treasure her memory, she leaves her daughter, Shirley Maddox Breedlove...
Betty Loretta Veney
Feb 15, 2022
Betty Loretta Veney, 84, of Charleston, Tennessee departed this life February 15, 2022. She was born February 23, 1937 in Arnett, West Virginia to the late Marie Massey and William “Bill” Massey. Loretta enjoyed crocheting, sewing, and spending time with family. Along with her parents, Loretta is preceded in death by her husband, William “Bill” Veney; her sons, Eugene Jessie...
Nellie Rymer
Feb 15, 2022
Nellie Rymer, age 67 of Birchwood, departed this life on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at her residence. Born on February 28, 1954 in McMinn County, she was a longtime resident of Birchwood and was of the Baptist faith. She loved watching westerns, traveling to the beach and the mountains, and spending time with her family. She is preceded in death...
Donna A. Goins
Feb 15, 2022
Donna Allissa Goins, 62, of Ringgold, GA, went home to be with the Lord on February 15, 2022, at her residence. She loved life and loved people. Donna attended The Chapel of Hope in Ringgold, GA. She is preceded in death by her parents, James Walter Millsaps and Helen Inez Millsaps. She is survived by her husband of 45 years,...
Dorothy "Dean" Pendergrass
Feb 15, 2022
Dorothy Pendergrass, age 86 of Cleveland, departed this life on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at her home. Born in Charleston on December 15, 1935 to the late Elmer and Dovie Farmer, she was a native and lifelong resident of Bradley County and was of the Baptist Faith. She retired from Charleston Hosiery and enjoyed cooking and traveling with her grandchildren...
Helen Satterfield
Feb 15, 2022
Helen Ruth Satterfield, 96, of Cleveland, TN passed February 15, 2022, at Lifecare of Cleveland. Born January 26th,1926 and spent most of her life in Spartanburg, SC. She was preceded in death by her late husband Carl Satterfield who adored her. She is survived by her daughter Dianne Roberts, grandchildren Tony Peeler (Angie), Tonya Parker (Jeff), and great granddaughter Miranda...
Tommy Ray Bigham
Feb 14, 2022
Tommy Ray Bigham, 76, of Cleveland, was united with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, February 14, 2022. He passed peacefully in his home surrounded by those who loved him most. Tom was born on March 27, 1945, in Cleveland, to the late William Franklin Bigham and Dorothy Dean Ervin Bigham. Tom graduated from Bradley High School in...
Patricia Ann Fox Geren
Feb 13, 2022
Patricia Geren, The Butterfly Lady, departed this life on Sunday, February 13, 2022 at her home. Born in Utah on March 26, 1945 to the late Clarence and Ruth Fox, she was a lifelong resident of Bradley County and a member of Elkmont Baptist Church. She loved hand embroidering, fast cars, traveling, camping and spending time with her family. She...
