Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Sharon Green
Jul 25, 2024
Sharon D. Newman Green (Shy), 70, of Athens, TN passed away after a short battle with cancer on Thursday, July 25, 2024 at her home. Shy was a native of Decatur, TN.
She was a lifelong business woman and enjoyed playing golf, spending time with loved ones and telling hysterical stories about a lifetime of experiences.
Survivors include her sister, brother, grandson,...
Betty Gentry
Jul 25, 2024
Betty Ellen Gentry, 81, of Old Fort, TN passed away on July 25, 2024. She was born on November 29, 1942. She is preceded in death by husband Ronnie of 60 years; mother Minnie Lee Cook; brothers Bobby and Ray Cook.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory her children: Ronnie T. Gentry Jr. (Judy), Troy Gentry (Temple), Sonya Mitchell (Charles),...
Troy Beeler
Jul 24, 2024
Troy Edward Beeler, age 82, of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at Starr Regional Memory Care. Troy was the founder of the Cabin Fever Car Show and loved antique cars.
Troy is preceded in death by his father, Troy William Beeler; mother, Mary Louise Atchley; brothers, William (Bill) Beeler and Orville...
Beverly K. Norris
Jul 24, 2024
Beverly Norris went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, July 24th. She was surrounded by her daughter and close friends. Beverly has been a life long resident of East Ridge and was a graduate of East Ridge Highschool. She spent most of her life working as a paralegal in the Chattanooga area. Beverly regularly attended Bible...
Clarence Dunn
Jul 23, 2024
Clarence Eugene Dunn Sr., 76, passed away on Thursday, July 23rd, 2024. Clarence was born in Bradley County, Tennessee to the late Buford Earl Dunn and Martha Elvori Dunn on May 13th, 1948. Clarence loved to fish, play and sing with his grandchildren, especially singing the song "Oh My Summer" to his granddaughter, Summer. He also enjoyed attending auctions with...
David Shoemaker
Jul 22, 2024
David Shoemaker, 79, passed away on July 22, 2024, in Chattanooga, TN. David is survived by Teresa Shoemaker - wife, of Cleveland and several nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews. David was born in Murray, KY to Lindsey Shoemaker and Frances Shoemaker. David married Teresa Murray Shoemaker of Cleveland, Tennessee on July 31, 1999. David was a loving husband, brother, uncle...
James Broome
Jul 21, 2024
James Broome, 64, of Chattanooga, TN, passed away on July 21, 2024. He was a member of the Baptist faith who cherished spending time with his beloved family.
James is survived by his daughter Lauren (Ben) Alday, siblings Sue Brown, Kay Ezelle, and Jerry Broome, grandchildren Rylan Alday, Coltyn Thomas, Bayley Thomas, and AJ Menerey, several nieces, nephews, and...
Raymond Hill
Jul 21, 2024
Raymond Allen Hill Jr. (Buddy)
Raymond A. Hill, 52, of Hixson, TN passed away Sunday July 21, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. Raymond was born November 22, 1971 in Chattanooga, TN to the late Raymond A. Hill Sr. and Sue Ellen Powell Hill. Raymond graduated from Redbank High School. He started a career as a EMT with the...
Matthew Cashman
Jul 20, 2024
Matthew Eugene Cashman, 58, of Spring City, Tennessee passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2024. He was born on August 14, 1965 to the late Ernest Eugene and Alta "Nickey" Cashman.
Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers, John Cashman, and Timothy Cashman.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife, Sara Hicks; children, Felicia Cashman,...
Terry Wood
Jul 20, 2024
Terry Lynn Wood, age 51, passed away at home on July 20th, 2024. A lifelong resident of Murphy, North Carolina. He was preceded in death by his father, James David Wood.
Surviving are his mother, Linda Joyce Smith Wood, brother James David Wood Jr. (Angie) of Germany, brother Danny Wayne Wood (Tina) of Murphy, NC, sister Tammy Wood Wright (Adam) also...
Daniel Terry
Jul 20, 2024
Daniel Alton Terry, 71, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2024. He was born on November 5, 1952 in Lawrence County, Alabama to the late Alton W. and Josephine Terry. Dan enjoyed fishing, riding his motorcycle, watching TV, and collecting Zippo lighters. He also enjoyed music and playing several different instruments. Dan enjoyed life more than anything...
Stewart Carmack
Jul 19, 2024
Stewart Carmack (Stew), age 61, of Morganton, Georgia, passed away on July 19th, 2024, at Park Ridge Medical Center in Chattanooga, Tennessee. A loving father, brother, and friend, Stew was a man of few words but had a heart full of love. Known for his sense of humor, sarcasm, determination, tenacious spirit, and compassion, he touched the lives of many...
Jack Orr
Jul 19, 2024
Jack Orr, 83, a lifelong resident of Cleveland passed peacefully July 19th surrounded by family. His passions were art and literature. Jack had the unique ability to stay current and trendy and everyone was his best friend.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Sam and Jewel Orr and his brother Danny Orr.
He is survived by his children Andrea Trippett...
Roy Chancey
Jul 19, 2024
Roy Edward Chancey, 92, of Cleveland, TN, passed into the arms of Jesus on Friday, July 19, 2024.
Family will meet with friends on Sunday, July 21, 2024 at the Companion Funeral Home, 2412 Georgetown Road NW, Cleveland, TN in the Mack Shelton Parlor from 3-5 pm. Interment will take place on Monday, July 22nd at Crestlawn Cemetery, Copperhill, TN...
Gwendolyn Baliles
Jul 19, 2024
Yvonne was called away from this world at the age of 62. She leaves behind her husband Ronald Baliles; two daughters Judith Coleman and Renae Baliles; and two grandchildren Tameran and Bryson. She also leaves behind one sister-in-law Jeanette Baliles (Bryan) and two brother-in-law Jeff Baliles, and Aaron Baliles (Chasity) along with several nieces and nephews.
Candace Houck
Jul 18, 2024
Candace Cherie Houck passed away July 18,2024. She was born February 16,1991 in East Ridge, Tn. Candace was a free spirit who loved photography, painting, laughing and dancing with friends, and singing, sometimes off key to her music.
She had a big smile that light up every room she entered. She was loved by her family and numerous friends.
She is survived...
Frank Bailey
Jul 18, 2024
Francis (Frank) Bailey
Frank Bailey, 87, of Cleveland, TN passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2024. He married the love of his life, Charlotte Thomas Bailey, and they were married for 62 years until she went to be with the Lord in 2021.
Frank worked as a machine mechanic for 32 years at American Uniform until his retirement, then came out of...
Katherine Leamon
Jul 18, 2024
Dora "Katherine" Leamon, beloved wife of the late James E. Leamon, peacefully passed away at home on July 19th, 2024 at the age of 94. She courageously battled alzheimer's disease for many years. She was a devoted Baptist whose faith guided her throughout her life.
Katherine and James were blessed with three children: Katherine "Betty" Kincaid (spouse Kenneth Kincaid), Edward...
Teresa Kile
Jul 17, 2024
Teresa Kile, 59, of Niota, TN, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 25, 2024. She will be greatly missed. She loved her family and was always willing to help anyone in need.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence and Sue Williams; husband, Danny Kile; sister, Becky Bell; brother-in-law, Joe Finger; niece, Heather Grissom...
Kayla Lamb
Jul 17, 2024
Kayla Nickole Lamb, 31 of Sweetwater, TN, passed away on July 17, 2024. She was born on September 3, 1992 in Whitfield County, GA. Kayla worked in the auto manufacturing industry.
Kayla was preceded in death by her daughter, Kenzie Hope Preston Lamb.
She is survived by her mother, Linda (Harris) West; Dad, Rodger Bibee; brothers, Christopher Presley, Wynter Butler...
