Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Bennett Isaiah Pendergrass
Apr 10, 2018
Bennett Isaiah Pendergrass, 70, a resident of Athens, TN passed away on Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Pikeville, TN on February 2, 1948 to the late Robert & Anna Lou Hale Pendergrass. Bennett was a faithful member of Dayton Church of Christ. He drove a log truck for many...
Gaynell Loma Parker
Apr 10, 2018
Gaynell Loma Parker, 92, a resident of Delano, TN passed away on Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at a local hospital. She was born to Mennin and Gertrude Burris on Sept 18, 1925. She had a love for gardening and spending time with her grandchildren. She was deeply loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She is...
Geneva Ann Cowart
Apr 10, 2018
Geneva Ann Cowart, 68, a resident of Etowah, TN passed away on Tuesday, April 10, 2018 in a Chattanooga, TN hospital. She was dearly loved and will be deeply missed by all who knew her. She is survived by her daughters, Glynis (Joe) Barnett and Sylvia Shafer; grandchildren, Crystal Moates, Misty Moates, and James “Jeb” (Stephanie) Barnett. As well as...
Robert Glen Cox
Apr 9, 2018
Robert Glen Cox, 84, of Cleveland, TN passed away on April 9, 2018. He was born on November 27, 1933 to the late Glen and Edna Cox. Robert was a carpenter for all of his life and was a member of East Cleveland Baptist Church. He was a member of the Golden Warriors, a group through East Cleveland Baptist Church....
Jeffrey Franklin "Jeff" Craig
Apr 8, 2018
Jeffrey Franklin “Jeff” Craig, 55, a resident of Ocoee, Tennessee, passed away on April 8, 2018. Jeff worked as a long haul truck driver for many years. He enjoyed smoking BBQ and fishing with his dad and brother. All that knew Jeff loved him for his big heart, his down to earth personality, and his constant humor. More than anything,...
Jacqueline Danielle Clemmer Jones
Apr 8, 2018
Jacqueline Danielle Clemmer Jones, 27, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Sunday, April 8, 2018 at her home. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and daughter. She had a love for fishing, shooting, as well as painting with her daughter. She was deeply loved and will be dearly missed by all who knew her. She is...
Gale Loicen Gabbert
Apr 8, 2018
Gale Loicen Gabbert, 86, a resident of Ooltewah, TN, passed away on Sunday, April 8, 2018 at his home. He was born in Grant City, Missouri on May 8, 1931 to the late Dale & Iris Wood Gabbert. Gale was a member of the Collegedale Seventh-day Adventist Church. He loved flowers, gardening, real estate and visiting with friends and family....
Betty Fay Howard
Apr 7, 2018
Betty Fay Howard, 74, a resident of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday April 7, 2018. She was born on February 8, 1944, to the late Inez & Freeman Moore. Betty was a member of the Ridgeview Baptist Church. She was an avid Braves fan and loved to bake. More than anything, Betty loved spending time with her children and...
Thelma Bacon Swafford
Apr 7, 2018
Thelma Bacon Swafford, 99, died peacefully in her home on April 7, 2018 where she lived independently. She was born on January 19, 1919 in the Spring Creek Community of McMinn County, Tennessee where she lived until moving to Cleveland in 1986. Thelma was in the FIRST graduating class of Calhoun High School, where she played basketball, beating Bradley her...
Donna Rae Wright
Apr 7, 2018
Donna Rae Wright, 62, passed away on April 7, 2018 at Woodland Terrace Care and Rehab in Chattanooga, TN. Donna was born in Washington D.C. to Donald and Louise Wheeler on June 17, 1955. She resided in Hamilton County for the past 17 years. Donna was a devout member of the Collegedale Community Church. Although she had many hobbies, her...
Ross Edward Wilson
Apr 7, 2018
Ross Edward Wilson, age 86, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 7, 2018. Ross was employed at Bowater for 38 years. Ross was the son of the late Charlie Floyd Wilson and Lillie Wilson Watson. He is preceded in death by his wife, Billie Wilson; brother, Charles Wilson; sisters; Lillie Mae Wilson, Amanda Wilson, Nina Wilson-Greathouse;...
Britney Machelle Keal
Apr 7, 2018
Britney Machelle Keal, 35, of Cleveland, TN passed away on April 7, 2018. She was born on January 22, 1983 to Gary and Doris Whaley. She was a lifelong resident of Cleveland and she was of the Christian faith. Britney was an avid Georgia Bulldogs fan and she had a makeup obsession. She attended Chattanooga State for Medical Assisting. Britney...
Daniel Richard Jenkins
Apr 7, 2018
Daniel Richard Jenkins passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, April 7. He was born on October 30, 1953 in Lansing, Michigan, to Robert S. Jenkins and Barbara Sue Jenkins. He is survived by his wife, Becky Heytens Jenkins, and siblings: Janet McCarty, Gary Jenkins, Tom Jenkins, and Sandra Moore. He is preceeded in death by his brother Jack. Dan grew...
Dulcina Ferreira Leite
Apr 6, 2018
Dulcina Ferreira Leite, was her name, but called Dulce by her loved ones, passed away on April 6th,2018 afternoon at Parkridge Hospital in Chattanooga. We celebrate her life and opportunity to have her in our lives, she will be forever remembered by her children Julia Lewis and Guilherme Leite, her son in law Stephen Lewis, daughter in law Paula Leite,...
Kenneth Alan Kesley
Apr 6, 2018
Kenneth Alan Kesley Sr., 77, of Ooltewah, TN passed away peacefully at his home on April 6, 2018 surrounded by his family. He was born on September 15, 1940 to the late Robert and Delia Kesley. Kenneth was a lifelong resident of this area. He served in the United States Army National Guard. Kenneth was of the Baptist Faith and...
Deard Ellis
Apr 5, 2018
Deard Ellis, 90, of Cleveland, TN, was called to his heavenly home on April 5, 2018. He was a resident at the Lantern in Collegedale, under the supervision of Larry Griffin (NW), where he received exceptional love and care. He was a member of Silverdale Baptist Church and was a World War II veteran, serving in both the Air Force...
Evelynne Cutts Mashburn
Apr 4, 2018
Evelynne Cutts Mashburn, aged 95, died peacefully on April 4, 2018 in the early morning hours. Evelynne, known to many as “Susie,” and others as “Obasan” (translation: “Grandmother” in Japanese), was born on February 27, 1923 in Blue Ridge, Georgia, the eldest daughter of Loomis Clinton Cutts, Reverend, and Vera Harrison Cutts. Evelynne graduated from High School in Copperhill, Tennessee,...
Retta Carole Raby
Apr 4, 2018
Retta Carole Raby, age 56 went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, April 4th, 2018. A former resident of Cleveland, Retta is preceded in death by her parents John Raby, Mary Sue Raby, and sister Jennifer Raby. Survivors include loving partner Lynwood Gunter. 3 sons, Chris Dyer and wife Misty, of SC. Daniel Dyer and Hannah Johnson of Cleveland...
Hadelynn Grace Eaves
Apr 3, 2018
Baby Hadelynn Grace Eaves went to be with our lord and savior on April 3 2018. She was the beautiful daughter of Mikey and Pamela Eaves , and little sister to her brother Cohen Eaves. Haddie Grace is survived by her grandparents Mickey and Katie Eaves of Riceville and Debbie Pallas of Athens, one great grandmother Rachel Ware, one Aunt...
Carl Vance Walker
Apr 3, 2018
Carl Vance Walker, 79, of Cleveland, TN passed away on April 3, 2018. He was born on January 24, 1939 to the late Loomis and Lola Walker. Carl was a lifelong resident of this area. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife, Beatrice Walker; children Wayne Banther (Janie), Walter “Runt” Banther, Susie Wilson (Gary), and Norma Prichard (Kim);...
