Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries

Vaughn Trentham

Aug 3, 2024

Vaughn Lewis Trentham, 84, of Cleveland passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2024. Vaughn was born on December 9, 1939 in Bradley County to the late West Lee and Maude Clabo Trentham. He enjoyed watching and identifying birds and butterflies, he also enjoyed volunteering at the aquarium where he would cultivate the flowers and vegetation. More than anything Vaughn enjoyed...

Jason Ogletree

Aug 3, 2024

Jason Lowell Ogletree, 51, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2024. Jason was born on April 28, 1973, in Atlanta, Georgia to the late Dannie and Katherine Ogletree. Jason was the owner of Randall Appliance Service, LLC. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, traveling, and motorcycle riding. More than anything he enjoyed spending time with his family and...

Shirley Austin

Aug 2, 2024

Shirley Ann Austin, age 86, of Flat Rock, Alabama, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 2, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones. Born on August 15, 1937, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Shirley was a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, known for her love, wisdom, and unwavering support.

Shirley dedicated many years to working at Mountain Oaks Elementary in Ooltewah...

Franklin Kincannon

Aug 2, 2024

Rev. Frank Kincannon went to be with his Lord and Savior Friday, August 2, 2024 at the age of 86. Frank was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Shirley Kincannon and infant son, Billy Ray Kincannon.



He is survived by his wife of 13 years, Barbara Kincannon and children Frankie Lively (Wayne), Jeanne Abernathy (late Dale),...

Richard Cartledge

Aug 2, 2024

Richard Glenn Cartledge, 60, of Cleveland, TN and formerly of Covington, GA passed away on August 2, 2024. He was a true ambassador for Christ and soul winner, example setter. He was an elder and Armor Bearer for his pastor. Avid Georgia Football Fan. Baseball player and avid Atlanta Braves Fan sports coach, loving husband, father, grandfather. He was an...

April Walker

Aug 1, 2024

April Walker, age 51, went to be in the arms of Jesus on August 1, 2024. To know her was to love her, and her smile was contagious.

She was preceded in death by her son, Jeremy Walker.

April leaves behind to forever cherish her memory her daughter Madisyn Walker (John) and granddaughter Mia, son Blake Walker (Emily) and daughter Ella Walker;...

James "Jimmy" Louie Hammond Jr.

Aug 1, 2024

James Louie Hammond Jr.

Vietnam War Veteran who loved his God, his country and his Family

James "Jimmy" Louie Hammond Jr., 84, of Chattanooga, Tennessee passed away peacefully at The Chattanooga Hospice Care Center on August 1, 2024.

The son of the late James Louie and Margaret Hazel Hammond on June 4, 1940, in Durham North Carolina.

After his family moved to Chattanooga, Jimmy...

Bonnie Bivens

Aug 1, 2024

Bonnie Gnell Bivens, 69, of Cleveland, TN passed away on August 1, 2024. She was born on October 26, 1954 to the late Avery and Doris Cross. Gnell enjoyed collecting depression glass, working in her flower garden, and antique shopping.

Preceded in death by her parents Avery and Doris Cross as well as infant brother James Adron Cross.

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Buddy Price

Jul 31, 2024

Buddy Price, a true lover of the great outdoors, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of cherished memories and a deep connection to nature. He was a man who found his greatest joy in the simple pleasures of life-spending time with his family, casting a line into the water while bass fishing, camping under the stars, and enjoying the...

Roy Woods

Jul 31, 2024

Roy Bedford Woods, 80, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2024. Roy was born on May 20, 1944, in Cleveland, Tennessee to the late William Henry and Martha Louise Woods. Roy enjoyed fishing, and spending time with his family.

Along with his parents he was preceded in death by several brothers, and sisters.

He leaves behind to cherish his...

Hal Goble

Jul 31, 2024

Hal Edward Goble, a kind and caring man of deep Christian faith, passed away surrounded by loved ones. Hal was an active member of LifeGate Church/Cedar Valley since 1989, where his faith flourished, and he developed lasting friendships.

Hal was preceded in death by his loving parents, Mary Lanning Goble and Harold Goble. He is survived by his ex-wife...

Houston "Pete" Marr, Jr.

Jul 31, 2024

Houston D. "Pete" Marr, age 80, met his Lord on Wednesday, July 31, 2024.

Pete was of the Baptist faith. He celebrated 46 years of marriage to his wife, Lillian.

He retired after 45 years from the Cleveland Chair now known as Jackson Manufacturing.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Abbie Morgan Marr and Houston Marr, Sr.;...

Martha Jane Newton

Jul 30, 2024

Martha Jane Newton, age 76, of Chattanooga, passed away on Tuesday, July 30th, 2024.

Martha was a graduate of Notre Dame High School and voted "wittiest" by her classmates. She graduated from the University of Memphis in 1969 with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism. During college she was very active with political interests, and with her sorority, Sigma Kappa. The...

Shirley Long

Jul 30, 2024

Shirley Mae Long, 86, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away on July 30, 2024, after a long battle with vascular dementia.

Shirley was born to the late Elmer and Dovie Farmer in Charleston, Tennessee on October 13, 1937. She retired as an LPN from Cleveland Pediatrics. Shirley loved gardening and cooking and was a dedicated member of Phillipi Baptist Church. She had...

Donald Gentry

Jul 30, 2024

Donald W. Gentry passed away at his home on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at the age of 84. He was preceded in death by his parents Herbert and Della Gentry; brothers, Doug and Herb Gentry, and his beautiful and loving wife Rachel Gentry.

 He is survived by a sister, Wilma Gentry; children, Donna (Charles) Duckett the oldest who thinks she's the...

Carl Vaughn

Jul 29, 2024

Carl Edward "Eddie" Vaughn, age 59, passed away on July 29, 2024 at a local hospital.

Carl was born in Chattanooga, TN to Dan Robert Vaughn, Sr and Billie Vaughn. Carl was single with no children. Carl has surviving brothers Dan (Danny) Robert Vaughn, Jr and Mary Vaughn of South Pittsburgh, AL, Leonard and Susan Vaughn of Hixson, TN and Thomas...

Margaret Smith

Jul 29, 2024

Margaret McCleskey Smith passed away on Monday, July 29, 2024, in Cleveland, Tennessee, surrounded by her loving husband and children. Born on August 1, 1954, in Woodland, GA, to Reverend Walter Scott McCleskey and Emily Woodall McCleskey, Margaret spent her childhood in Germany and various parts of Georgia due to her father's military and church appointments.

Margaret is preceded in...

April Colkmire-Keen

Jul 29, 2024

**In Loving Memory of April Colkmire-Keen**

April Colkmire-Keen, a radiant soul whose light touched everyone she encountered, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2024, in Chattanooga, TN. She was 38 years old. April's life was a beautiful testament to grace, love, and unwavering strength, and her memory will forever be cherished by those who had the privilege of knowing...

Opal Dillard

Jul 28, 2024

Opal Dillard, a longtime resident of Cleveland TN, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, July 28, 2024 at the incredible age of 104 years old. Opal was surrounded by her loving family as she transitioned from her earthly home into her Heavenly home.

Opal has left behind several loved ones that miss her and think about her...

Mark Mitchell

Jul 27, 2024

Mark G. Mitchell's "one day" came on Saturday, July 27, 2024, when he sat down on his couch in his home, took off his hat and entered eternity. It was an unexpected day of grief for those who knew and loved Mark. For him, it was the day his faith became sight and his hope realized.On days when Mark would...