Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries

Obituary Dorothy Pearl Dwyer, age 57, a resident of Apison, TN passed away on Monday morning, July 21st, 2014 at her home. Dorothy was born in Cleveland, OH on April 14th, 1957 a daughter of the late Cecil & Eva Emmert. She was a resident of Cleveland, TN for 33 years where she raised her children. Dorothy attended First Lutheran...

Obituary Hubert Earl Dillon, 75, passed away at night on March 31st. He is preceded in death by his only son James Earl Dillon. He is survived by wife of 51 years, Mary Jane Dillon of Cleveland, two children Cathy Ross and husband Michael, Patricia Miracle and husband Carl, 11 grandchildren, Vaughn Edwards, Curtis Edwards, Conner Ross, K.C. Chambers, Heather...

Obituary Mamie L. Maxwell, 89, of Pikeville, TN passed away on Saturday morning, January 10th, 2015 at Life Care Center of Rhea County. She was preceded in death by her parents, Tom & Hattie Maxwell, son Henry Lee Miller, daughter Savannah Youngblood, two sisters Catherine Bennett and Maggie Maxwell, brother Franklin Maxwell. She leaves behind to cherish her memory one...

Obituary Amanda Godin, 37, resident of Chattanooga, TN passed away on Monday June 22th, 2015 at her home after a lengthy battle with cancer. Amanda was born on February 14th, 1978 a daughter of Jeff & Rachel Myers. Amanda was an incredible wife, mother, and friend who loved cooking, gardening, traveling, and spending time with her family and friends who...

Obituary Becky Ann Williams Bell 51 of Ten Mile, Went home to be with our Heavenly Father Feb 12 2015. She was a member of Beulah chapel church of the Nazarene. She was preceded in death by her parents Lawrence and Sue Williams. Survivors include loving husband Greg Bell, of 16 years. four children John Brandon Shelton, wife Roz Shelton....

Obituary Trena Renae (Welch) Harrington, 43, a resident of Ooltewah, TN, went to be with Our Lord Sunday afternoon, Trena graduated with honors from BCHS. She was listed in Whos Who for High School Students. She also holds a bachelors degree. She was also Miss Teen USA. Trena will be remembered for her loving, giving, and caring ways by all...

Obituary Adailyn Grace Gentry, infant daughter of Rocky and Erica Gentry of Cleveland, TN became a Heavenly Angel on Tuesday, November 18th, 2014. Adailyn joins in heaven her great grandparents D.A. & Winona Taylor, Charles Dow & Annie Gentry, Marvin & Inga Mickel and Hobert Lambert and one uncle Mark Lambert. She leaves behind to cherish their brief time together...

Obituary Regina Maria Landry Holland, 46, of Ringgold, GA passed away unexpectedly on August 5, 2014. She was born on October 20, 1967. Regina was a graduate of Notre Dame High School in Chattanooga, TN. She was very creative and enjoyed any type of craft or painting. Above all things, however, she was a loving and dedicated mother to her...

Obituary Harold Shadden, 73, a resident of Johnson City, TN passed away on Tuesday, December 23rd, 2014 at Johnson City Medical Center. Harold was born on May 16th, 1941 in Birchwood, TN a son of the late William Henry and Gladys Shadden. He enjoying detailing cars, hunting, fishing and watching NASCAR. In addition to his parents he is preceded in...

Obituary Judy Faye Millsap, 66, of Cleveland, TN passed away on Wednesday February 18, 2015. She was born on October 31, 1948 to the late Mart and Evaline Millsap. She was a lifelong resident of this area. Judy loved reading and was very gifted at knitting, crocheting, etc. Above all things, she loved spending time with her family and friends....

Obituary Reverend Loyal R. “L. R.” (Papa) Pinkard, 85, a current resident of Cleveland, TN was transferred from this life to his eternal home on Thursday night, August 7th, 2014. L.R. was born in Double Springs, AL on July 13th, 1929 a son of the late W. L. & Viola Mae Pinkard. He was minister of the Church of God...

Obituary Rita Viola Lanier Bayne, 66, formerly of the Chattanooga and North Georgia Area, passed away Thursday April 23, 2015 at a Hospital in Charleston, SC following complications from a surgical procedure. Rita was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and aunt. Family was precious to her and she never missed and opportunity to share her love with those around....

Obituary Joseph David Sorrow Sr., 72, a resident of Pikeville, TN passed away on Saturday morning, August 2nd, 2014. David was born in Griffin, GA on April 13, 1942 a son of the late Joe and Bertha Mae Sorrow. He was an honorably discharge veteran in the United States Navy after faithfully serving his country during the Vietnam War. David...

Obituary Michael C. Carter, 72, a resident of Ooltewah, TN passed away on Saturday afternoon, June 7th, 2014 in a Chattanooga health care facility. Michael was born on November 11th, 1941 in Knoxville, TN a son of the late Elmer & Ruby Carter. Michael was an honorably discharged veteran of the United States Air Force after faithfully serving his country....

Obituary Charlotte Ann Lepard, 53, a lifelong resident of Ocoee, TN passed away on Monday night, February 23rd, 2015 at her home surrounded by her family. Charlotte was born on September 24th, 1961 a daughter of the late James L. Martin and Nola Elizabeth Martin Carithers. She was of the Baptist faith. Charlotte enjoyed painting, crocheting, visiting the Smokey Mountains...

Obituary Madison Christina Gault, infant daughter of Jonathan Wilson Gault & Megan Hape Gault became a Heavenly Angel on Monday, March 2nd, 2015. In additional to her parents, Madison is survived by maternal grandparents Mark & Patty Hape, paternal grandparents Bob & Judy Gault, maternal great grandmothers Jean Wilson and Patsy Hape, aunts & uncles Nick Hape and Jeremy &...

Obituary Terri Lynn Overby, 53, a lifelong resident of the Harrison area passed away on Thursday morning, October 8th, 2015 at her home surrounded by her family. Lynn was born in Chattanooga on April 29th, 1962. She was of the Baptist faith and a member of Bayside Baptist Church. Lynn was a recent employee of Belk department store. She will...

Obituary Tammy Marie Stewart, 50, a resident of Cleveland, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord on Saturday March 7, 2015. She was a collector of wacky hobbies. She will be greatly missed. Tammy is preceded in death by her mother, her step mother, her father-in-law, and step-son. Tammy leaves behind to cherish her memory her husband of over...

Obituary Michael “Mike” Kinney, 57, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Wednesday October 19, 2011. Mike was a native of Murphy, NC and a member of the Westwood Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his father Wiley Curtis Kinney, Jr. Mike is survived by his wife of 20 years, Melissa Moore Kinney of Cleveland, three children;...

Obituary Reba Elder Cate, 64, a lifelong resident of Ocoee, TN went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday morning, July 14th, 2014. Reba was born on September 20th, 1949 a daughter of the late Willie and Maude Elder. She was of the Baptist faith. Reba loved to work in her flower gardens and being outside to...