Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
W. C. Cartwright
Aug 2, 2019
W.C. Cartwright, 76, passed away August 2, 2019 at his residence. Survived by wife Louise Cartwright and surviving sister Rosa Cross Spouse (Billy), and children Jeanette Jackson, Brenda Doherty spouse (Bill), Teresa Phillips spouse (Robert), William Cartwright spouse (Angie) ,Dorothy Sparry spouse (David) , Luke Cartwright spouse (Andrea) and 15 grandchildren and 33 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild....
W.C. Cartwright
Aug 2, 2019
W.C. Cartwright, 76, passed away August 2, 2019 at his residence. Survived by wife Louise Cartwright and surviving sister Rosa Cross Spouse (Billy), and children Jeanette Jackson, Brenda Doherty spouse (Bill), Teresa Phillips spouse (Robert), William Cartwright spouse (Angie) ,Dorothy Sparry spouse (David) , Luke Cartwright spouse (Andrea) and 15 grandchildren and 33 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild....
Virginia Faye Shoemake
Aug 1, 2019
Virginia Faye Shoemake, 84, passed away early Thursday, August 1, 2019, at a hospice facility in Chattanooga, TN. She was of the Church of God faith and was a member of Middle Valley Church of God for many years. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Harry Shoemake; father T.R. Griffith; mother Alice Goodman; sons Ted and Tracy...
Jackie Darlene Scholtz
Jul 31, 2019
Jackie Darlene Scholtz, 58, of Harrison passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at the Life Care Center in Collegedale. She was a lifelong resident of Hamilton County who enjoyed fishing, camping and being outdoors. She was Baptist by faith. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sam and Velma Scholtz; and her brothers, Tony and Tommy Guinn, Survivors include...
William Edward Hammons
Jul 30, 2019
William Edward Hammons, 73, a lifelong resident of Athens, TN passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at his home. He was born in Athens on July 26, 1946 a son of the late Hoyle & Dora Hammons. William was retired from the local Shoney’s restaurant after many years of service. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in...
Robert G. Caldwell
Jul 29, 2019
Robert G. Caldwell, 65, passed away Monday, July 29, 2019 in Cleveland, TN. Survivors and arrangements will be handled by Companion Funeral Home, Cleveland location.
Karen Sue Cothran
Jul 29, 2019
Karen S. Cothran, 60, of Soddy Daisy, TN, passed away July 29, 2019 at Erlanger Hospital. Survivors and arrangements will be announced by Companion Funeral Home-Cleveland.
Deanna Lynn Jarrell
Jul 28, 2019
Deanna Jarrell, 53, passed to heaven on Sunday, July 28, 2019 after bravely facing years of chronic illness. She lived life for new adventures, and her generous heart impacted many. Deanna was a former member of White Oak Methodist. She served as a paramedic in her first career, and more recently enjoyed meeting new friends through playing Pokemon. Known as...
Wilma Ann Smith
Jul 27, 2019
Wilma Evans Smith, 65, of Chattanooga, TN, passed away, Saturday, July 27, 2019 at a local hospital. Born September 6, 1953 to the parents of Grover and Mollie Evans. She was preceded by her parents; sons, Scott and Gary Lee Smith; husband, Gary Smith sister, Sandy Davis; brother, Jeff Evans. Survived by sons, Rodney Smith and Jeremy Layne of Tennessee;...
John "Danny" Daniel Brock
Jul 27, 2019
John “Danny” Daniel Brock, 69, lifetime resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2019, at Grace Healthcare in Decatur, TN. Danny loved to go bass fishing in his free time as well as going to yard sales. Danny was a loving father, son and brother and will be missed by all who knew him. He was preceded...
Clarence Ned Varner
Jul 27, 2019
Clarence Ned Varner, 71, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2019, at a hospice facility in Chattanooga, TN. Clarence served in the U.S. Army in Korea and earned the rank of Sergeant. He loved to play pool in his free time. He was a beloved son and brother. He will be missed by all who knew him. He was preceded...
Sandra Bernice Whitaker
Jul 26, 2019
Sandra Bernice Whitaker, 53, beloved daughter, sister, mom, and cousin received the call to return to her heavenly home in the cool, peaceful early morning hours on July 26,2019. She was surrounded by her loving family as she transitioned from this side of earth to the other side of heaven. Survivors include her precious sons Josh, Jake (Chelsea), and Jesse;...
James Michael "Jim" Keane
Jul 26, 2019
James Michael “Jim” Keane, 58, joined his mother in the glorious presence of our Lord, on July 26, 2019. Jim was known by many for his huge personality, spirituality and for his love of life along with all of its creatures, great and small. At his core, Jim had an unquenchable thirst for adventure. His spirit of adventure started very...
Raymond Moore Eads
Jul 25, 2019
Raymond Moore Eads aka “Cornfed”, 87 passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2019. Raymond was born to the late Charles Jahew and Mary Moore Eads on September 8, 1931. He was a graduate of Bradley Central High School which is where he actually received his nickname “Cornfed.” As a defenseman for the Bradley Bears, quarterbacks could not get past him...
Brenda Fay Livingston
Jul 25, 2019
Brenda Livingston, 74, of McDonald, TN, passed away Thursday, July 25, 2019. She is preceded in death by her parents, Reba and Harold Henley. Survived by sibling, Sharon Henley Ledford and Gerald Ledford; Daughters, Susan (David) Rakestraw, Sandy ( Kenneth) Saffles and Joy McKinney and Bill Duarte; Grandsons, Sean (Tiffanie) Rakestraw, Joshua Saffles, Megan Morgan, Dakota McKinney, Lucas McKinney, Beau...
Malcolm Ivan Bettis, Jr
Jul 25, 2019
Malcolm Bettis, Jr., “Jr.”, 64, a lifelong resident of Cleveland passed away Thursday, July 25, 2019. He proudly served in the United States Army and in past years was a small engine plane pilot. He was an avid Harley Davidson bike rider. Jr. was preceded in death by his mom, Lillie Mae Bettis; his parents, Louise and Leon Ward; a...
Janet Lynn Derrick
Jul 25, 2019
Janet Lynn Derrick, 63, of Athens, TN passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2019. Janet is proceeded in death by her parents and two brothers, Raymond Woods and Donald Woods. Left to cherish her memory, son, Alex Derrick and Alex’s father, James Taylor. A Celebration of Life memorial service will be held on Friday, August 9, 2019 at 12:00 PM...
Sheila Rae Mathews
Jul 24, 2019
Sheila R Mathews, 72, a lifelong resident of Bradley County passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at Tennova Health Care. She was the daughter of the late Arlin Franklin Goins and Stella Marie Conner. She owned and operated Mathews Pool and Mathews Floral Gallery. She was a faithful grandmother who loved to cook and bake for her grandchildren, especially chocolate...
Gilbert George "Gibby" Barber
Jul 24, 2019
Gilbert George “Gibby” Barber, age 77, died at home in Kingston, TN on Wednesday, July 24, 2019. Gibby was born on March 20, 1942 in Ronco, Pennsylvania to parents, George “Footsie” Barber and Veronica “Vernie” Barber, who precede him in death. He is survived by his wife, Julie Bunch Barber, of Kingston, TN, his sister, Joanne Barber Grimes of California,...
Evelyn Louise Shelton
Jul 23, 2019
Evelyn Louise Shelton, 84, of Cleveland passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at her residence following an extended illness. She was born in Ravenden, AR and was raised in Cleveland. She relocated to Illinois after marrying her husband and returned to Cleveland in 2006. Evelyn was a very talented musician and singer. She sang in a country and gospel group...
