Susan Renea Martin
Sep 21, 2026
Susan Renea Martin, 47, of Athens went to be with the Lord on September 21, 2026. She passed away peacefully at Hospice Care Center of Chattanooga after a four year battle with cancer.
Susan was of the Baptist faith. Susan had a special love for cats and found joy in the simple things in life. She enjoyed coloring, stickers,...
Roy Houston "R.H." Daub Jr.
Sep 20, 2026
Roy Houston "R.H." Daub Jr., 69, passed away on September 20, 2026. He was born to the late Roy H. Daub Sr, and Pearl Naomi Daub on July 10, 1957 in Atlanta, Georgia.
R.H. loved family time with his grandchildren and dogs. He enjoyed being outside to ride on tractors, gators, and mowers, and collecting old tools.
In addition to his parents,...
Edward Dale Carter
Sep 20, 2026
Edward Dale Carter, age 70, born November 2, 1955 in Akron Ohio passed away on September 20, 2026 after a long illness at his home Sweetwater, Tennessee.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Marietta Catherine Carter of Doyle, Tennessee; father, Earl Henry Carter of Canal Fulton, Ohio; sister, Cheryl Anne Knowles of Doyle, Tennessee; nephew, Christopher Wayne Knowles...
Judy Anne Hood
Sep 19, 2026
Judy Anne Hood, 67, of Cleveland, Tennessee went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, September 19, 2026. She was born in Cleveland, Tennessee on March 2, 1959 to the late William and Betty Rhea Hood. Judy enjoyed writing poems, reading, loved taking trips to the beach, and going for a Sunday afternoon drive. She also enjoyed eating...
Marcia Eileen Williams
Sep 18, 2026
Marcia Eileen Williams, 73, of Charleston, Tennessee, passed away on September 18, 2026. She was born on May 12, 1953, to the late William Isaac Jones and Nora Mae Williams Jones.
Marcia enjoyed the simple things in life. She loved fishing, working word search puzzles, spending time with her family, and relaxing with a cold beer. Above all, she treasured...
Carolyn Jenell Payton
Sep 18, 2026
Carolyn Jenell Payton, 72, of Decatur, Tennessee passed away peacefully on Friday, September 18, 2026.
Carolyn was born on August 26, 1954 in Huntsville, Alabama to the late Ellen Nix & Jerry Robert Nix. She was a wonderful mother and such a giving person. Nell loved working outside and was always working on projects with her sister Joann.
Along with her parents,...
Susan Carol Ratliff
Sep 17, 2026
Susan "Doc" Ratliff, a proud United States Navy veteran, published poet, animal lover, and beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, was received into the arms of Jesus on September 17, 2026 at the age of 59.
She served her country as a Navy Corpsman from 1987 to 1999, including during Operation Desert Storm. After her military service, she continued helping...
Donna Gail (Phillips) Bowers
Sep 16, 2026
Donna Gail (Phillips) Bowers, 73, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, passed away leaving behind a family who loved her deeply and countless lives made better by her kindness, strength, and nurturing spirit.
Donna was born on November 5, 1952, in Dayton, Kentucky, to Clarence Cornelius Phillips and Evelyn (Roberts) Phillips. She was lovingly raised by Ruby and Oscar Hester, who opened their hearts...
Patricia Geraldine Lewis
Sep 16, 2026
Patricia Geraldine Lewis, 72, of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away on September 16, 2026. She was born on November 24, 1953, to the late James and Willie Underwood.
Geraldine had a kind and caring heart and a special love for animals. She especially cherished her beloved dog, Jasmine, and over the years helped many stray cats find loving homes. Geraldine also...
Joe Cephas Geren Jr.
Sep 16, 2026
Joe Cephas Geren Jr., "Joe" or "Cephie" to family and friends, has left the care of his loving wife Judy and their children, Shane and Aimee, to enter the arms of his Lord and Saviour.
Cephie was born in July 1943 to Joe Cephas Geren Sr. and his wife, Edna Bigham Geren. His parents both predeceased him, as did his...