Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Marilyn Castleberg
Nov 13, 2021
Marilyn Castleberg, mother of Marty (Yuliya) Castleberg, Michelle (Jason) Smith, Ashley (Chris) Castleberg, and grandmother to Brannon Smith passed away on November 13. Visitation is 1-3pm, November 20 at Collegedale Seventh Day Adventist Church fellowship hall. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Samaritan Center in Ooltewah, TN.
Henry W. "Hank" Baldwin
Nov 12, 2021
Henry W. “Hank” Baldwin, 90, passed away early Friday morning, November 12, 2021, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Brighton, AL on June 6, 1931, a son of the late Walter & Florence Baldwin. Hank was an honorably discharged veteran of the United States Air Force after faithfully serving his country. He was of...
Terry "Poohbear" Smith
Nov 12, 2021
Terry "poohbear" Smith, 74, Hixson TN went home to be with his Heavenly Father on November 12th 2021. Terry was a loving husband, stepfather and papaw. Terry worked at Alstom Power for 40 years he called it his second home and family. Terry was a 32nd degree masonic at Whorley Lodge No 601 and a member of the boilermakers Union...
Laura Sue Stillwell
Nov 12, 2021
Laura Sue Stillwell, 70, of Polk County, TN, passed away November 12, 2021, in Fannin County, Georgia. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, December 4, 2021, 2:00PM, at Grassy Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Marty Buckner, officiating. Psalm 23 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures:...
Donna Lynn Kuebler Stover
Nov 12, 2021
Devoted wife and mother, Donna Lynn Kuebler Stover, age 68, passed away on Friday, November 12, 2021in Chattanooga, Tennessee. She was born to Harold and Janet Kuebler, on August 28, 1953 in Niles, Michigan. She spent her career as an Occupational Therapist. Her passions were her family, travel, adventure sports (kayaking, scuba), sports (the Detroit Tigers), researching history and family...
Danny M. Davis
Nov 11, 2021
Danny M. Davis “Double D” 67, a resident of Cleveland went home to be with the Lord Thursday, November 11, 2021. He is preceded in death by his father, Bill Davis and his mother Joyce Davis. He was a truck driver and retired from Classic Express, Inc. He was full of life and never met a stranger. He always had...
Ellen Roberta Combs
Nov 11, 2021
Ellen Roberta “Robyn” Combs, 51, of Chattanooga, TN passed away on November 11, 2021. She was born on September 8, 1970 in Summerville, GA. Robyn was a gifted artist and had a tremendous green thumb. She had an enjoyable sense of humor and lived very sacrificially. She was generous to a fault. All who knew Robyn loved her and she...
Hershall Mark Burger
Nov 11, 2021
Hershall M. Burger 90, lifelong resident of Cleveland passed away at a healthcare facility on Thursday, November 11, 2021. He was born on March 27, 1931 to the late John and Mable Burger. Many knew Hershall from owning and operating the Burger’s gas station and store right off of the Charleston exit. He worked many years alongside his son Mark...
Reverend Paul Arthel Moore
Nov 11, 2021
Reverend Paul Arthel Moore, 81, a lifelong resident of McMinn County passed away on Thursday morning, November 11, 2021 at his home in Englewood, TN. He was born in McMinn County on April 4, 1940 a son of the late Charlie C. Moore & Sina Elizabeth Casteel Moore. He was of the Baptist faith and a member of Dixon Avenue...
Annie Lou Bryant Bartholomy
Nov 11, 2021
Annie Lou Bryant Bartholomy, age 85, of Fort Oglethorpe, GA passed away on November 11, 2021. Ann was a beloved member of the community, a member of Westside Baptist Church, and loved by all who met her. Depending on how you knew her, she was either Mom, Grandma, MeeMaw, or Miss Ann. Those lucky enough to know her, knew of...
Nora Opel Rodgers
Nov 11, 2021
Nora O. Rodgers, 78, of Riceville went to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 11, 2021 at her home with her loving family. She was born on April 20, 1943 to her late parents Horace and Emma Riden. Nora was of the Baptist faith and loved cooking, caring for her family, as well as working in her flower beds....
Harce L. Haynes
Nov 11, 2021
Harce Lomax Haynes ,1934-2021,Resident of Cleveland, Tennessee, formerly of Conyers, Georgia, peacefully passed on November 11, 2021 to be with his beloved wife Carolyn and his Lord. He was of the Baptist faith and is survived by his four children Gary Norris Haynes of Rock Springs, Wyoming, Rita Darne’ Haynes of Picayune, Mississippi, Cynthia Melisa Haynes Corriher (Larry) of Cleveland,...
Larry Fred Visage
Nov 10, 2021
Larry Visage, age 73 of Cleveland, departed this life on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at his residence. Born on August 25, 1948 to the late Hardin and Ethel Visage, he was a native and lifelong resident of Bradley County and was a member of Lighthouse Church International. Larry retired from Maytag (Whirlpool) and loved working on cars, cooking, singing, and...
Philip Ludwig Grymes
Nov 10, 2021
Philip Ludwell Grymes, 49, of Chattanooga died at sunrise on November 10. The cause was brain cancer and, to a lesser extent, the heartbreak of another disappointing season by his beloved Cowboys. Philip (aka, Phil, Wonderboy, The Grey Otter) was born on February 8, 1972, in Richmond, VA. He attended St. Christopher’s School and graduated from The Steward School in...
Lowel Franklin Sims
Nov 10, 2021
Frank Sims, age 83 of Cleveland, departed this life on Wednesday evening, November 10, 2021 at his residence. Born on April 20, 1938 to the late Jack and Lou Ella Sims, he was a native and lifelong resident of Bradley County and was of the Church of God Faith. Frank served his country as a veteran of the United States...
Phyllis Swafford
Nov 10, 2021
Phyllis Lanira Swafford , 71 , of Cleveland , Tennessee passed away November 10, 2021 at Bradley Healthcare & Rehab . She was born on May 20, 1950 in Cleveland , Tennessee to Leon and Rosa Lee Swafford. She was a homemaker, she enjoyed singing, dancing, going yard selling, spending time with family and friends, going out with her sisters...
Lowell Franklin Sims
Nov 10, 2021
Frank Sims, age 83 of Cleveland, departed this life on Wednesday evening, November 10, 2021 at his residence. Born on April 20, 1938 to the late Jack and Lou Ella Sims, he was a native and lifelong resident of Bradley County and was of the Church of God Faith. Frank served his country as a veteran of the United States...
Colin Randall Winters
Nov 9, 2021
Randy Winters (Colin Randall Winters), 70, of Etowah passed away on Tuesday, November 9th, 2021. Randy was born March 31st, 1951 in Pontiac, Michigan. He worked for over 18 years at Great Lakes Rubber and retired from Shaw Industries. Randy loved hunting and shared his passion with his wife Cindy. Randy also enjoyed many sports including Football, Hockey and Baseball....
Bennie W. Jones Sr.
Nov 9, 2021
Bennie W. Jones Sr. a lifelong resident of McMinn County passed away on Tuesday morning, November 9, 2021 at his home. He was born on August 9, 1940 in Sweetwater, TN. Many students from the McMinn County Vocational Center in Athens often talked with Bennie where he taught Metal Technology for 21 plus years and they still call him “Doc”....
Charles Samuel Gregory
Nov 8, 2021
Charles Samuel Gregory was called home by the Lord on November 8th, 2021 surrounded by his loved ones. He was a longtime member of Calhoun First Baptist Church. He retired from McKenzie Development Company after 26 years of service. In his younger years, he played basketball with his brothers at Charleston High School where he led in scoring for his...
