Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Samuel Bell
Feb 19, 2024
Samuel Henderson Bell, 91, of Chattanooga passed away Monday, February 19 at Parkridge Medical Center. Visitation will be held February 23 from 11 a.m. to 1p.m. at the Olive Branch Event Center in Cleveland, TN. Funeral Services will be held immediately after, with Pastor Nate Dubs officiating. Cremation and interment at the National Cemetery in Chattanooga will follow at a...
Mitchell L. Caszatt
Feb 19, 2024
Mitchell "Mitch" Lynn Caszatt, husband of Marion Caszatt, passed away peacefully at home at the age of 62 on February 19, 2024. Mitch was born January 23,1962 in Münchingen, Germany, son of Ingrid Martz and Richard Caszatt. After graduating high school, Mitch joined the United States Army in 1979 and served as an infantry rifleman. After being honorably discharged, Mitch...
Linda Clark
Feb 18, 2024
Linda Shinbaum Clark (née Ulin) died on Sunday, February 18, 2024 at her home in Chattanooga, TN.
A devoted and loving mother and wife, Linda was often high on life, and she loved to laugh and to celebrate with anyone who would join her. "Miss Linda", later Mrs. Clark, was a passionate teacher and ballet dancer, so her descent into the...
Jimmy Lucas, Sr.
Feb 18, 2024
Jimmy Lucas, Sr., 73, of Rossville, GA, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 18, 2024. Born October 15, 1950, in Nashville, TN. Jimmy loved race cars, dirt track racing, and was a mechanic majority of his life.
Survived by his three children many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Oliver Gill
Feb 17, 2024
Oliver Mitchel Gill, 80, of Cleveland, TN passed away on Saturday, February 17, 2024. Oliver was born on January 15, 1944, in Sarasota, Florida to the late Kenneth Oswald and Myrtle Oline Gill. Oliver was a Girl Scouts Leader, and loved canoeing, being outdoors, and genealogy. He also enjoyed spending time at Disney World.
Along with his parents he was preceded...
Damon Needham
Feb 17, 2024
Damon Needham, son and brother passed away unexpectedly on February 17, 2024, at the age of 34.
Damon was born in Fort Oglethorpe, GA, to Paul Timothy Needham and Ginger Shannon Rosenvinge.
As early as he was born Damon's smile lit up the room. He was always there to bring a smile or a laugh, even in the most awkward or somber...
Clifford Hatfield
Feb 16, 2024
Clifford Hatfield, 79, passed away on February 16, 2024, in Chattanooga, TN.
Clifford was born in Chattanooga, TN, and was a lifelong resident of Soddy-Daisy, TN. He was preceded in death by Faye Hatfield (Spouse), Amy Hatfield (Daughter), Norma Daughtery (Mother), Ronnie Hatfield (Brother), Linda Grant (Sister) and Bill Hatfield (Brother).
Clifford is survived by sons Jon (Autumn) Hatfield of Chattanooga, Michael...
Don Beitzel
Feb 16, 2024
Don Richard Beitzel, age 79, of Ooltewah, TN, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, February 16, 2024. Don was born on October 4, 1945, in New Philadelphia, OH, and adopted in love by the late Donna and Dale Beitzel.
He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army. During his working years, his jobs were many and varied, including owning...
Johnny Blankenship
Feb 16, 2024
Johnny J. Blankenship, 83, passed away on February 16, 2024, at a local hospital. He was the oldest son born to the late John and Ollie Thomas Miolen Blankenship. Johnny was born on April 27, 1940, in Tennga, GA and moved to Blue Springs Valley in 1943 on land formerly owned by an Indian forced to move on The Trail...
Susan Dotson
Feb 16, 2024
Susan Fulbright Dotson, 68, of Cleveland, TN, entered the arms of Jesus on February 16, 2024. She was born to Gerald and Martha Fulbright on August 11, 1955 in Killeen, TX at Fort Hood Military Hospital. She married the love of her life, Rick Dotson, on August 30, 1974, and was reunited with him in her death. She is survived...
George Longmire
Feb 16, 2024
George Edward Longmire, 72, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away on Friday, February 16, 2024. George was born on June 13, 1951 in LaFollette, Tennessee to the late Earl Monroe Longmire and Josephine Hicks.
Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his sisters, Evelyn Turner Young, and Peggy Stusse; and his special friend, Johnny Norton.
He leaves behind to cherish...
Dorothy Floyd
Feb 16, 2024
Dorothy Dean Floyd, 72, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away on Friday, February 16, 2024. Dorothy was born on June 26, 1951 in Cleveland to the late Vincent and Dovie Harris.
Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her sister, Linda Bowman.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory her husband of 29 years, Cletus James Floyd; her children, Roy...
George Filyaw
Feb 15, 2024
George Thomas Filyaw, 72, of Dayton, Tennessee passed away on Thursday, February 15, 2024 at his home after a long battle with Diabetes surrounded by his loved ones. Tommy was born on June 4, 1951 in Dayton to the late Charles Filyaw and Bessie Gennoe Filyaw. He was a very kind, gentle, and quite man. Tommy had a huge heart...
James Crook
Feb 15, 2024
James Dan Crook Jr, 93, of Cleveland, TN passed away peacefully Thursday February 15 th surrounded by family. Dan was born on May 8, 1930 in Asheville, NC to Mary and James Crook Sr.
Dan graduated in 1948 from Lee Edwards High School in Asheville. He attended North Carolina State University and graduated with a degree in Forest Management. After...
Arthur Goode
Feb 15, 2024
Arthur Wade Goode, 78, Passed away on Thursday, February 15, 2024. Arthur was born on January 30, 1946 in McDonald, Tennessee to James Goode and Corine Green.
He was a great storyteller, musician, singer and an avid outdoorsman. In his earlier years, he liked to drag race in his 57 Chevy "Super Chicken". He loved animals and being out in nature....
Vivian Davis
Feb 15, 2024
Vivian Sue Davis, 73 of Cleveland, Tennessee slipped into eternity on Thursday, February 15, 2024. She was born in Oliver Springs, Tennessee on September 19, 1950, to the late Cecil and Jean Davis. Vivian is a 1968 Graduate of Red Bank High School. Following High School, she graduated from the University of Tennessee with a B.S. degree. Later She obtained...
Margaret Zimmerman
Feb 15, 2024
Margaret V Zimmerman of Cleveland TN (formerly of Mohawk, NY) was called home by our Lord on Thursday, February 15, 2024, with her loving children by her side. Marge was born on May 26, 1948 in Coventry, CT to the late Rose M Rose and Keith V Rose. On January 18, 1975 she was joined in marriage to Don G...
Raelyn O’Barr
Feb 15, 2024
Raelyn Grace O'Barr, passed away on Thursday, February 15, 2024. Raelyn was born on February 1, 2024 in Chattanooga Tennessee to Michael and Sarrah O'Barr. Anyone that ever met Raelyn would describe her as being feisty.
Raelyn is survived by her parents, Michael and Sarrah O'Barr; her Grandparents John (and Sharon) O'Barr and Connie (and Darrell) Kerr, her aunt, uncle and...
Harrison Knight
Feb 15, 2024
Harrison Leonard "H.L." Knight, a beloved son, father, and dedicated block mason, passed away on February 15, 2024, at the age of 81. Born on April 17, 1942, in Calhoun, Tennessee.
H.L. had a zest for life and enjoyed a few simple pleasures that brought him immense joy. Whether he was testing his luck at the gambling table, casting...
Vickie Swiger
Feb 15, 2024
Vickie Lynn Swiger, 70, of Cleveland, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 15,2024 at a local hospital.
Vickie was of the Baptist faith. She was a member of DAR and enjoyed learning about her family history. She enjoyed trips to the beach, Pigeon Forge and the North Georgia area for her family reunions. She was an avid Tennessee...
