Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Harold Evans
Mar 24, 2025
Harold M. Evans, 77, was born on November 10, 1947 to his parents J.D. and Mildred Jane Evans. He passed away on Monday, March 24, 2025 to be with Jesus.
He was born in the mountains in Servilla of Polk County. He moved to Bradley County as a child and made it his home for over 70 years.
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Gemma Jenkins
Mar 23, 2025
Gemma Jones Jenkins, age 66, passed away on March 23, 2025, at Chattanooga Hospice Care Center after a brief illness.
Born October 23, 1958, at Erlanger, and raised in Chattanooga, Gemma graduated with the 1976 class of Central High School. For most of her adult life, she resided in Cleveland, TN. Gemma held various retail and factory positions during her working...
Tina Brookshire
Mar 22, 2025
Tina Marie Brookshire, of Covington, Georgia, passed away March 22nd, 2025, at the age of 48. Born September 9th, 1976, in Atlanta, Georgia, Tina was the oldest daughter of the late Linda and Ricky Lee Rogers.
Tina was preceded in death by her brother, Ernie Rogers.
Tina loved being with her kids and family. She enjoyed making them laugh. She had a...
Wanda Hood
Mar 22, 2025
Wanda Sue Hood, 63, passed away at home in Cleveland, TN, on March 22, 2025. Born on February 16, 1962, in Tarpon Springs, FL, she lived life on her terms-tough, independent, and deeply connected to the outdoors.
Wanda was a survivor. Life didn't make things easy for her, but she met every challenge head-on with a stubborn strength that refused to...
Minnie Denton
Mar 22, 2025
Minnie Lee Denton, 69, of Charleston, TN passed away on March 22, 2025. She was born on December 25, 1955 to the late Arthur and Veda Denton.
Minnie worked for many years at Hardwick Clothes. She enjoyed working in her garden, loved animals and being outside.
In addition to her mother and father, she is preceded in death by her infant sister...
Shirley Shadden
Mar 22, 2025
Shirley Delorise Shadden, 85, entered her Heavenly home on Saturday, March 22, 2025.
She was the daughter of Glenn and Blanche Teague, and sister to two brothers, Wayne Teague and Homer Teague. She was raised in the Eureka community and worked as a young woman alongside her family on the Jess Eldridge farm. Her strong work ethic was developed during her...
John Bozony
Mar 21, 2025
John Payne Bozony formerly from Saratoga Springs NY, Ridgecrest CA and lastly Cleveland TN, on March 21, 2025 has passed on to the great beyond. He was husband to Sandra Lee Bozony whom he was married to for 59 years and passed September 23, 2022. He leaves behind two loving sons, John M. Bozony and James R. Bozony of Lynnwood...
Betty Krafft
Mar 21, 2025
Betty Jean (Ware) Krafft, a long-time resident of Cleveland, Tennessee went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Friday morning, March 21, 2025.
She was born in Roanoke, West Virginia on August 24, 1942. She was a 35-year educator and spent 30 wonderful years teaching at Mayfield Elementary in Cleveland. As a teacher, Betty touched many lives, both...
Jackie "Jack" Eugene Wilson
Mar 21, 2025
Jackie "Jack" Eugene Wilson, 76, of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, March 21, 2025 in Edgewood, Kentucky. Jack was born in Campbell County, Kentucky to late William and Jean Wilson on Christmas Day, 1948.
Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, William Wilson.
Jack is survived by his wife of 30 years, Brenda...
Pauline Pappa
Mar 20, 2025
Thursday, March 20, 2025, Pauline Pappa rejoined her heavenly family. After a long battle with diabetes, she passed at the side of her devoted husband of 31 years. She was 58 years old.
Pauline had a fierce spirit with a vibrant personality and the confidence to speak her mind. She enjoyed a large range of music and would often be found...
John Raper
Mar 20, 2025
John Allan Raper, 30, of Chattanooga, TN, passed away on March 20, 2025.
John was a devoted family man with a passion for the outdoors and mechanics. He found joy in fishing, camping, and working on cars. Above all, he cherished spending time with his family and friends, especially playing with his children.
He is preceded in death...
Kym Goins
Mar 20, 2025
Kym Renee Cameron Goins, age 66, of Cleveland, TN, passed away on March 20, 2025. Kym was born to Peggy and Hoyt Cameron on December 9, 1958. She was a family-oriented woman who loved her family more than anything. Kym adored children, and they loved her back. She enjoyed gathering with her family and considered it a source of great...
James "Dolly" Ray Smith
Mar 20, 2025
James "Dolly" Ray Smith, 55, passed away on March 20, 2025. He was born to the late Thelma Joe and Lonnie Poe Smith on September 3, 1969 in Rhea County, Tennessee.
Dolly loved fishing, racing and spending time with his family. He was outwardly proud of his kids and grandkids. James was quite outgoing, and loved to talk about racing and...
Mark Cross
Mar 20, 2025
Mark Elliott Cross, 69, of Cleveland, TN passed away on March 20, 2025. He was born on July 23, 1955 to the late Kendall and Alma Cross.
Mark had a Masters of Business Administration from Emory University and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. He was a movie buff and car enthusiast. He...
Jimmy Dean Crumley
Mar 20, 2025
Jimmy Dean Crumley 67, of Cleveland, TN went home to be with his Heavenly Father on March 20, 2025.
Jimmy loved his family dearly. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and playing golf with his two boys. Most of all he loved singing and playing music with his boys, special friends and family, and his granddaughter. His granddaughter was the apple of his...
James Hawkins
Mar 19, 2025
James Welch Hawkins, age 81 of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on March 19, surrounded by his loving family. Born on August 30, 1943 in South Charleston, West Virginia to Nathan and Lula Hawkins, Jim lived a life marked by dedication, courage, and unwavering love for his family and country.
Jim was an all-star athlete in high school, lettering...
Karon Scholebo
Mar 19, 2025
Karon Rae Scholebo, age 74, passed away suddenly on March 19, 2025, with her loving
companion, nephew, and friend, Daniel Shell, by her side gently singing and walking her into eternity. She was born on September 16, 1950, in Gary, Indiana, and grew up in East Gary (later renamed Lake Station), Indiana. She graduated from East Gary Edison High School...
Howard "Buddy" Wilson
Mar 19, 2025
Howard Emmitt Wilson Sr., 81, passed away on March 19, 2025. He was born to the late Everette and Lettie Wilson on April 23, 1943 in Pemberton, West Virginia.
Howard "Buddy" retired from Whirlpool in 2005. He later worked part-time at the Circle K on Durkee Rd, where he also enjoyed a cup of coffee EVERYDAY, no matter the weather, with...
Debra Bivens Rogers
Mar 19, 2025
Debra Ann Bivens Rogers, age 68, of Dayton, TN, passed away March 19,2025. Debra enjoyed talking with people and shopping was her guilty pleasure. Anything considered fancy was just up her alley. Her daughter says she had more shoes than Rack Room.
Debra was married to her loving husband, Terry, for 23 years. Debra and Terry owned and ran a local...
Donald Seaborn
Mar 19, 2025
Donald James Seaborn, 77, of Cleveland, TN passed away on March 19, 2025. He was born on May 29, 1947 to the late James and Susie Rebecca Seaborn. Donald retired after working as a Civil Engineer for the Tennessee Department of Transportation for 38 years. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family. He also was a faithful member...
