Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Daniel Jones
Apr 5, 2025
On April 5, 2025, we lost an absolute legend in Daniel Jones. He finished his battle with cancer and Valhalla called him home. He was preceded in death by the goodest boy Kiko and Jimmy Buffet. He is survived by his wife, Tavia, and his daughter, Isabella. He also leaves behind the following extended family: David (Big Guy) and Joyce...
Frances Curvin
Apr 5, 2025
Frances Curvin, 96, passed away April 5, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born July 12, 1928. Gardening was Frances' passion.
She is preceded in death by her husband, George Edward Curvin; mother, Ethel Hutcheson; daughters, Patricia Lucille Cunningham and Brenda Gayle Watkins; son, George Edward Curvin, Jr., and granddaughter, Rhonda Watkins.
Frances is survived by her daughter, Donna Adams; grandchildren,...
Nancy Pinnell
Apr 4, 2025
Nancy C. Jones Rau Pinnell 86, of Chattanooga, TN. passed away at home April 4th, 2025. At her bedside were her daughter Kenda, adopted daughter Lynn and niece Pat. Born July 30, 1938, at her grandparent's farm in Liberty Center, Indiana, to her parents Ernest D Jones and Cleora M. Jones.
Nancy attended Cedar Lake Academy in Cedar Lake MI, graduating...
Vincent Soulchin
Apr 4, 2025
Vincent Lee Soulchin went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus on April 4, 2025, after a long battle with illnesses. Vince was born in Johnstown, PA to Donna Shirley Hutka and Bradley Soulchin.
Vince was preceded in death by his Maternal Grandfather, Theodore Shirley, his Paternal Grandfathers, John Soulchin and Vaughn McDannell, Maternal Aunt Emma Laney, Paternal Cousin...
Rita J. Horne
Apr 4, 2025
Rita J. Horne, 58, passed away on April 4, 2025. Rita was born to the late Betty Laney and Ronnie Holloway on August 4, 1966.
Rita loved spending time with her husband, kids, grandchildren and family. She enjoyed camping, and sitting in her rocking chair that she recieved as a gift from her dear friend Danny Whitmire. she enjoyed the company...
Jerry Wright
Apr 4, 2025
Ronald "Jerry" Wright, 83 of Cleveland, TN passed away on April 4, 2025. He was born on October 19, 1941 to the late Jack P. Wright and Mary Belle Wright. Jerry was a longtime drywall contractor for more than 50 years. He was also an avid Tennessee Volunteers fan, supporting them at games near and far. He was a loving...
Margaret "Bonnie" Carter
Apr 4, 2025
Margaret Bonnie Carter, 90, of Sweetwater, TN passed away on April 4, 2025 at University of Tennessee Medical Center.
Bonnie was an animal lover,and especially loved her cats. She was an avid Elvis fan as well. She will be truly missed.
Preceded in death by parents, James and Pearl Carter; and siblings, Minnie and Buck.
Survivors include...
Ricky Allen
Apr 3, 2025
Ricky Alvin Allen, 66, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, passed away on April 3, 2025. Born September 25, 1958, in Whitwell, he was a graduate of Whitwell High School (Class of 1976), a member of Whitwell First Baptist Church, and a devoted Tennessee football fan.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Alvena "Boo" Allen, and grandparents, Alvin and Neva Young.
Ricky is...
Gary Vernon
Apr 3, 2025
Gary Ray Vernon, 76, of Cleveland, TN passed away on April 3, 2025. He was born on February 20, 1949, to the late Homer and Virginia Vernon.
Gary loved and enjoyed riding around in the mountains and visiting the apple orchards. He liked camping, spending time at the lake and spending time with his family. He loved his children and his...
Wanda Weaver
Apr 1, 2025
Wanda Irene Weaver, 75, met her Lord on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 in Oak Ridge, TN.
Wanda was born to Dana and Minnie Honeycutt Kincaid on September 4, 1949. She is survived by her daughter and son in law, Lisa and Ben Smith; two grandchildren Chelsie McCord and Nicholas McCord; five siblings Judy Journeaux, Carolyn Greene, Sandra Gibson,...
Thomas Haggard
Apr 1, 2025
Thomas Haggard, 78, passed away April 1, 2025, in Ocoee, TN.
Thomas Haggard was born July 31, 1946, in Birmingham, AL, to Frank Haggard and Eliza Haggard.
Thomas attended Bradley Central High School. He started his career as a truck driver for Bradley Block co. Later in life he became a material cutter for B&B MFG, and Jackson MFG.
Thomas married Wanda Haggard....
Lawanna Ash
Apr 1, 2025
Lawanna Jean Ash of Chattanooga, TN was born March 4, 1972 and passed away peacefully on April 1, 2025. She was a very helpful, loving, smart lady who lived her life to the fullest. She often bragged about being God's favorite because He always made a way for her. She was raised by Dwight M Ash and Christine Caldwell was...
Rebecca Adams
Apr 1, 2025
Rebecca (Becky) was born on March 23, 1951 in Dermott, Arkansas to Luther and Ethel Allen.
Her favorite jobs in life were being a wife, mother to 2 daughters and Granny to 6 grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 49 years Gary Adams, parents Luther and Ethel Allen, sister Barbara Wargo, sister Joan Beegle, brother in law Pete...
Clint Denney
Mar 31, 2025
Clinton "Clint" Eugene Denney, 63, passed away on March 31st, 2025. He was born to Claude Denney and Carole Henry on December 25th, 1961 in Cleveland, Tennessee.
Clint was a devout Christian, of the Baptist denomination, who loved to share his testimony and sing in his church's chorus. He loved animals, fishing, golfing, and the Tennessee Volunteers. While he loved the...
Jennifer L. Ausburn
Mar 31, 2025
Jennifer Louise Ausburn, 63, passed away on March 31, 2025. She was born to Holland and Mary Helen Black on June 3, 1961 in Cleveland, Tennessee.
Jennifer loved crafts, traveling, and spending time with family, especially her grandchildren.
In addition to her mother, Jennifer is preceded in death by her first husband, Roger (Kip) Jones, grandparents, Jim and Ester Black, and Theodore...
Dee Kessel
Mar 31, 2025
Dee Kessel was "fearfully and wonderfully made," born on March 22, 1939, and went to her heavenly home on March 31, 2025. She always called Chattanooga her earthly home. She graduated as valedictorian from Central High School in 1957, where she was voted May Queen. She attended college at the University of Tennessee Memphis before marrying and becoming a mother.
Dee...
Sonia Ward
Mar 31, 2025
Sonia Ward, 42, of Chattanooga, TN, passed away on March 31, 2025, at CHI Memorial, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and cherished memories.
Sonia was a woman whose heart knew no bounds. She found her greatest joy in spending time with her family, friends, and especially her beloved grandchildren. Her love for music was evident in the way she...
Patricia Kyle
Mar 31, 2025
Patricia Ann Kyle, age 71, of Cleveland, Tennessee died March 31, 2025, in her home. She was born in Columbus, GA on October 7th, 1953. She was the middle child of three with her older brother Michael Smith and younger sister Paula Young who were born to Peter and Ruth Smith. An Army Brat, she saw parts of the world...
Nancy Beasley
Mar 30, 2025
Nancy Ailene Beasley, 77, of Etowah, TN passed away on March 30, 2025.
Preceded in death by her father, Wesley Copeland; mother and step father, Genieve and Lloyd Jorgenson; husband, Glynn Beasley; and sister, Sally Bauer.
Survivors include her son, Glenn Beasley Jr.; and grandchildren, Justin Dean Beasley, Glenn Christopher Beasley III (Whitnie); 2 great grandchildren; and sister, Mary Gibson.
The family will...
Diane Freda
Mar 30, 2025
Diane Patricia Freda, 74, of Elmwood, TN passed away on March 30, 2025. She was born on June 25, 1950 to the late Francis and Elizabeth Baron.
Diane was a gifted seamstress, quilter, and could create amazing pieces of cross stitch art. She enjoyed baking, gardening, and bird watching. She was well versed and could name nearly every flower and bird...
