Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries

William Friar

Sep 18, 2024

Obituary for William Bruce Friar

October 13, 1953 - September 18, 2024

William Bruce Friar, 70, of Chattanooga, TN, but resided in Rossville, Ga, passed away on September 18, 2024. Born with an adventurous spirit and a love for the great outdoors, William found his greatest joy in deer hunting. His passion for 30.06 rifles and exploration of...

Chris Thomas Yarber

Sep 17, 2024

Christopher Thomas Yarber, 21, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away at his home on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. Chris was born on January 16, 2003 in Chattanooga Tennessee to Christopher Dewayne Yarber and Lisa Marie Yarber. He enjoyed working on cars, driving fast, and going to car shows. Chris also loved his 350Z.

He was preceded in death by his father, Christopher...

Dr. Jacqueline (Jackie) Ann Shihata

Sep 17, 2024

It is with profound sadness that the family of Dr. Jacqueline (Jackie) Ann Shihata, age 54, announces her passing on September 17, 2024.

Jacqueline is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Fikry and Nahed Shihata, the loving sister of Nivin Todd and sister-in-law of Timothy Todd, and the proud aunt of Annamarie, Christina, and John Todd. Jacqueline was engaged to John...

Mario Williams

Sep 17, 2024

**Mario Williams, 46, of Hixson, TN, Passes Away**

Mario Williams, 46, passed away on September 17, 2024, in Hixson, Tennessee. He was a passionate sports enthusiast, an avid cook who loved grilling, and someone who enjoyed walking nature trails and playing video games. His infectious humor and ability to make people laugh will be remembered by all who knew him. Mario...

Elizabeth Clay

Sep 17, 2024

Elizabeth Ruth Bennett Clay, 63, of Kosse, Texas passed away on September 17, 2024. She was born on July 22, 1961 to the late Lynn and Mamie Nell (Ross) Bennett. She enjoyed fishing, collecting, swimming, dancing and camping.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Donnie Bennett, Richard Bennett and a grandson, Slade Bomer.

Elizabeth is survived by her husband,...

Hugh Clark

Sep 17, 2024

Hugh Michael Clark, 71 of Chattanooga, formerly of Cleveland, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday morning, September 17 with his family at his side.

Hugh was the son of the late James and Mildred Milner Clark and was also preceded in death by a brother in-law James Swann, nephews: Hugh Tyler Swann and Michael Ward plus a very...

Rodney Mullins

Sep 17, 2024

Rodney Wayne Mullins, 71, passed away at home on September 17, 2024. He was born on March 8, 1953 in Jenkins, Kentucky. Rodney was a strong believer in the Lord. He was a professional truck driver for 52 years. He loved his job traveling across the United States. Rodney was preceded in death by his parents, Kermit and Madeline Mullins;...

Bernice Ramsey

Sep 17, 2024

Bernice Ramsey, 66, a resident of Benton, TN passed away on Wednesday evening, September 17, 2024, at Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga, TN. She was born on September 15, 1958, in Chattanooga, TN a daughter of the late Johnny Hendricks and Louis Neeley Gray. She enjoyed spending time in God's creation, but most of all spending time with her family....

Bobby Pendergrass

Sep 17, 2024

Bobby Gene Pendergrass, lovingly known as Papaw Bobby, 89, born August 24, 1935. He was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. He was a good man, and a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He loved all his animals, especially his dog CP who was always by his side. He loved fishing and he...

Kenneth Wallace

Sep 17, 2024

Kenneth "Ken" Marshall Wallace, 56, of Cleveland, Tennessee went to be with the Lord early Tuesday morning, September 17, 2024. He was a true sacrificial servant and loved his God, his family, his friends, his church, and his community so very well.

Ken was born in Cleveland, Tennessee on September 9, 1968, and was the second child of Gary...

Gary Smith

Sep 16, 2024

Gary Smith, 86, passed away September 16, 2024, in Dalton, GA. Born March 16, 1938 in Scranton, PA, son of Howard Smith and Mary Smith.

Gary graduated from Coolbaugh Township Consolidated School in 1957. He started his career as a Surveyor and went on to work over 6 decades. Some of the projects he worked on included Scope Arena in Norfolk...

Blakley McKinney

Sep 16, 2024

Blakley A. McKinney, 74, of Cleveland, TN, passed away on September 16, 2024 after a year long battle with cancer, surrounded by his wife Debbie and his devoted niece Trista Tyner.

He was born January 18, 1950 to the late Thelma McKinney Howard and Charles L. McKinney. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother,...

Jason Baldwin

Sep 16, 2024

Jason Edward Baldwin, 50, of Farner, TN went home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 16, 2024 at Bradley Medical Center.

He was born December 29, 1973 to the late Debbie Hicks and Eddie Baldwin. He was a long time tree climber and timber cutter. Jason had a great love for being outdoors. He enjoyed ramp digging and...

Maria Negron

Sep 15, 2024

Maria Rose Negron (1932-2024)

Maria Rose Negron , 92, of Rossville, Georgia, died September 15, 2024.

She was born in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico to Manuel Cruzado and Georgina Benitez. Maria had 13 siblings, most of whom preceded her in death. She is survived by six children: Helen Cadiz of Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Maryland; Emelind Rivera of Rossville,...

Mark Chapman

Sep 15, 2024

Mark Chapman, age 68, of Cleveland, TN passed away peacefully in Chattanooga at a health care facility on Sunday, September 15, 2024.

Mark was known for his infectious laugh and good sense of humor.

He is survived by his daughter Michelle Hughes Dover, five grandchildren, and three great grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held at Hillcrest Cemetery on...

Samuel Phillips

Sep 14, 2024

Samuel Isaiah Phillips was a loving child. He loved everyone and always wanted to fix anyone's problems. He was a giver to the point once he gave all of his stuff away, he would give his brothers away and maybe even yours to help others. He was an outdoors little boy. He loved rivers and lakes. He also admired the...

James Innis

Sep 14, 2024

James Cleatus Innis, 74, of Cleveland, TN passed away on September 14, 2024 surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was born on March 11, 1950 to the late Wiley and Edna Innis.

James was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Those close to him know how much he enjoyed watching...

Robert Houston

Sep 14, 2024

Robert James Houston III passed away Saturday, September 14, 2024 at Erlanger Hospital.

He is survived by his wife Melinda Houston; three step-daughters Amanda Clairborn (Justin) of Hixson, Kellie Washington (Jason) and Shila Popham, all of Dalton; brothers Steve Hunkapilar (Sharon) of Murfreesboro, TN, David Massengale (Gayle) of Chattanooga and Michael Hyder (Kriss) of Cleveland; sister Karen Shelton of Decatur,...

Dustin Pflueger

Sep 13, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Dustin Lee Pflueger 31, a beloved Son, Brother, Unlcle, and a Best Friend to Many.

Dustin was born November 16th, 1992

Dustin loved his guns, he loved hanging out with his friends and going on special trips with his family. He enjoyed music to the fullest and loved quoting movies. He was...

D. A. Sherlin

Sep 12, 2024

D.A. Sherlin, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away peacefully at the age of 93, on Thursday, September 12, 2024, surrounded by his loving family in the local Tennessee State Veterans' Home. He was born June 13, 1931, to the late Robert and Maude Ogle Sherlin and was preceded in death by his wife Mary-Jo Rose Sherlin with...