Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries

Nov 6, 2018

Melanie Jane Massengale, 68, a lifelong resident of the Cleveland area, passed away on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at a local hospital. She was a loving aunt, teacher and friend. Melanie graduated Tyner Highschool where she then went on to get her education degree at UTC and then on to Southern University where she received her master’s in Education. She...

Nov 6, 2018

Tommy Lee Farris, 69 of Cleveland, TN peacefully went to be with Lord and Savior November 6th 2018 He was a long haul truck driver for 40 years and he loved being outside and enjoyed building things. He was a family man that everyone loved being around. He loved to feed his chickens with his Shorty (Kinsley) He was preceded...

Nov 5, 2018

Michael Thomas Newton, 62, of Cleveland, TN peacefully went home to his Lord and Savior on November 05, 2018. Michael was born in Valdosta, Georgia to parents Eddie and Suzanne Newton. Michael married Sharie on June 11, 1983 in Fresno California. Michael worked faithfully at Terminix for 15 years. Michael was a veteran of Desert Storm, served in the Army,...

Nov 5, 2018

Jacob Reid Mantooth, 14, went to his heavenly home on Monday, November 5, 2018. He was a beloved son, grandson, brother and nephew. He was dearly loved and will be deeply missed. Baby Jacob, Jake Jake, Bubba or Jakey- just some of the names he was so affectionately called by the many people that loved him is now free from...

Nov 4, 2018

Brooklynn Skylar Bailey, 22, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Sunday, November 4 2018. Brooklynn loved to take rides in the mountain, she loved to listen to music, and loved her family more than anything. She was a loving and dedicated mother, daughter and sibling. She was dearly loved and will be deeply missed by all who...

Nov 4, 2018

James Harvey Delashmitt, 87, passed peacefully at sunrise in his home on Sunday, November 4, 2018. James was a U.S. Army veteran. In addition to retiring from Koehring Co. after 38 years. He and his son Terry worked at a small cattle farm in Birchwood. He was led to Christ by his dedicated wife Peggy, before her passing, which gave...

Nov 3, 2018

Evonne Patricia Jett, 61, born May 10, 1957, of Cleveland, TN went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 3, 2018 at her home. She was a loving wife and Mamaw. She spent her life volunteering with boy scouts, school and church events. She also spent most of her life being a nurse and caring for people. She is...

Nov 2, 2018

Dianna Lynn Rhodes, 55, a longtime resident of the Chattanooga area, passed away on Friday, November 2, 2018 at her home. She was dearly loved and will be deeply missed. She is preceded by her parents. She leaves behind to cherish her memory her husband, Johnny Rhodes; brother, Roger Johnson, as well as several grandchildren and extended family. There will...

Nov 2, 2018

Nov 2, 2018

Patricia Irene Barnett, 43, a longtime resident of Hixson, TN passed away on Friday, November 2, 2018. Left behind to cherish her memory is her husband Jim Barnett, daughter Misty Barnett (Jerrid), mother Deborah McCalla, sister Tina Stone, brothers Kenny Barnett, Keith Barnett and Randy Stone, father Bryan Cooke, mother Mary Cooke, grandchildren, Brett and Alayna Burkhart, and many other...

Nov 1, 2018

David Benton Hall, 70, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away Thursday, November 1, 2018 at his home. Was born to Harold Max Hall and Sadie Caroline Head on April 22, 1948 in Murphy, NC. He was a member of Cleveland Christian Fellowship Church. He was dearly loved and will be deeply missed by all who knew him. He is...

Oct 31, 2018

Zondra Withrow Gobble, 53, of Charleston, passed away Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at a local hospital. She was a former LPN at Bradley Memorial Hospital and was of the Church of God faith. Survivors include her parents, Henry and Barbara Underwood Withrow; brother, Henry Withrow; daughters, Laci Bryant and husband, Brad, Tera Higgins and Karissa Walker; two grandchildren, Ayden King...

Oct 31, 2018

Ashley Elizabeth Pilcher, 24, resident of Athens, TN passed away on October 31, 2018 at her home in Athens, TN. Ashley loved to dance, sing and was very lovable, sweet and sincere. She loved everyone and everyone loved her. The most precious angel that ever walked the earth. She was so alive and will be in our hearts through all...

Oct 31, 2018

Zelma Maye Christian, 72, a resident of Ringgold, Ga passed away on Wednesday evening, October 31, 2018 at her home. Zelma was loved all who knew her. She is preceded in death by her loving husband Daniel Christian; father Woodrow Passmore; mother Pearl Passmore; her brother Clarence Passmore. Left behind to cherish her memory are her sons, Frank L Christian,...

Oct 30, 2018

Ernesto Cortes Ibarra, 62, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on October 30, 2018. Ernesto was born on April 21, 1956 in Guadalajara, Mexico. He lived in Cleveland for forty years where he was el jefe at Jackson Farms and Furniture Company. Ernesto was a friend to so many people throughout the Cleveland Community. He was a very generous,...

Oct 29, 2018

Susan Ann Balsley, 66, a resident of Calhoun, TN passed away Monday, October 29, 2018 at her home surrounded by loved ones. She was dearly loved and will be deeply missed by all who knew her. She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her loving husband of 27 years, Brian Allen Balsley; children, Sara Taylor, Jake Clow, and Amanda Satre;...

Oct 29, 2018

David Franklin Clark, 59, of Benton, Tennessee passed away, Monday, October 29, 2018 at Tennova Hospital in Cleveland, TN. A celebration of life service and burial will be held at the Chattanooga National Cemetery on Friday, November 9th at 11:00 AM. David is survived by his children, David Barkley and Amy Byrd, grandchildren, Haley and Callie Byrd and Zoe Barkley....

Oct 28, 2018

Mitchell Thomas Martin, 57, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away Sunday, October 28, 2018 at his residence surrounded by loved ones. He was dearly loved and will be deeply missed. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Cecil and Vinnie Martin, Melvin and Mamie Ledford. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his loving wife of 39 years,...

Oct 27, 2018

Mitchell Wade Barrett, 36, a lifelong resident of the Chattanooga area, passed away on Saturday, October 27, 2018 at a local hospital. Mitchell was a outdoorsman who loved to fish, spend time with his family, and watch the sun set. He loved to make people smile and never met a stranger. He was dearly loved and will be deeply missed...

Oct 27, 2018

Billie Jean Harvey, 62, of Cleveland, TN passed away on October 27, 2018. She was born on July 4, 1956 to the late Billy and Wanda Smith. Billie was a lifelong resident of this area. She was a very hard working lady and enjoyed many of her jobs throughout the years, including working with children at the daycare and with...