Chester “Chet” Lincoln Hawkes
Jan 28, 2026
Chester “Chet” Lincoln Hawkes, age 92, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2026 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He was born on February 13, 1933, in Clinton, Maine.
Chet is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Betty Joyce Cuilla Hawkes; his sisters Jeanne Hawkes Ho and Joyce Hawkes Denton; and his children Randall Hawkes, Marlisa Hawkes, Juliana Hawkes Burnette, and Ina...
Sharon R. Lawson
Apr 16, 2026
Sharon R. Lawson, 74, of Chattanooga, passed away on April 16, 2026. She was born in Chattanooga on August 9, 1951, to the late Fred and Della Watson Minor. She enjoyed tending to her gardens and flowers. She also liked shopping at antique and thrift stores and watching Antique Road Show. She enjoyed painting and prowling through her jewelry collection....
John Robert Deaver
Apr 15, 2026
John "Robert" Deaver passed away unexpectedly in the early morning on April 15, 2026 at the age of 44.
He was born on January 30, 1982 in Cleveland TN and called Cleveland home for most of his life.
Robert was never afraid of an adventure, from moving to new places, trying new foods, or meeting new friends. He loved to read and...
Susan Elaine Abernathy
Apr 14, 2026
Susan Elaine Abernathy passed away on April 14, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
Susan was a faithful member of Union Grove Church of Christ, where she served as a devoted Bible school teacher. She had a special gift with children, and the youth adored her. Her faith was evident in the way she lived, loved, and poured into...
Walter Hinton Garvey
Apr 13, 2026
Walter Hinton Garvey, Jr., 81, of Birchwood, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026. He was born on March 6, 1945.
He is survived by his daughter, Jennifer Bowman.
A Graveside Service will be held at 1:30PM on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at the Chattanooga National Cemetery located at 1200 Bailey Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37404. Guests are encouraged to arrive to the...
Darrell Leon Hembree "B.B"
Apr 13, 2026
Darrell Leon Hembree ("B.B."), 72, of McDonald, Tennessee, passed away on April 13, 2026. He was born on September 25, 1953.
He was preceded in death by his father, Romeo Hembree; his mother, Wanda Hembree; and his sister, Patricia Cooper.
Darrell is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Pauline Hembree; children, Brenda (Bree) Woods, Amy Hembree, and Ray...
Meleah Dawn Geren
Apr 13, 2026
Meleah Dawn Geren, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 13, 2026, surrounded by her loving family and friends.
Born on June 15, 1972, Meleah was a proud graduate of Cleveland High School and remained deeply rooted in the Cleveland community throughout her life. She was of Baptist faith and was known for her kind heart,...
James Isaac Vess
Apr 13, 2026
James Isaac Vess, 24, went home to be with the Lord on April 13, 2026. Isaac was born on July 1, 2001, in Dalton, Georgia, to his parents, Melissa Voyles Lee and Matthew Eugene Vess.
Isaac was truly unforgettable. Anyone who knew him knew he had a heart bigger than the sky and would do anything he could to help others...
Paulette "Polly" McDaniel
Apr 13, 2026
Paulette "Polly" Kyle McDaniel, age 71, of Tellico Plains, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at her residence, surrounded by her loving family, on April 13, 2026. She was born on January 28, 1955, to the late Everette "Pete" Kyle and Rhoda Joe Kyle.
Polly was of the Baptist faith and found joy in life's simple pleasures. She loved sewing and quilting,...
Joyce Reynolds Schock
Apr 13, 2026
Joyce Reynolds Schock of Chattanooga passed away Monday, April 13th, after a long battle with cancer. Born November 16th, 1936, she was the daughter of Claude and Eloise Reynolds of Chattanooga.
Joyce loved family gatherings, the friends she made over the years, and was a very competitive tennis player. A member of the Chattanooga Racquet Club for many years, Hixson, Tennessee,...