Hal Goble

Jul 31, 2024

Hal Edward Goble, a kind and caring man of deep Christian faith, passed away surrounded by loved ones. Hal was an active member of LifeGate Church/Cedar Valley since 1989, where his faith flourished, and he developed lasting friendships.

Hal was preceded in death by his loving parents, Mary Lanning Goble and Harold Goble. He is survived by his ex-wife...

Houston "Pete" Marr, Jr.

Jul 31, 2024

Houston D. "Pete" Marr, age 80, met his Lord on Wednesday, July 31, 2024.

Pete was of the Baptist faith. He celebrated 46 years of marriage to his wife, Lillian.

He retired after 45 years from the Cleveland Chair now known as Jackson Manufacturing.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Abbie Morgan Marr and Houston Marr, Sr.;...

Martha Jane Newton

Jul 30, 2024

Martha Jane Newton, age 76, of Chattanooga, passed away on Tuesday, July 30th, 2024.

Martha was a graduate of Notre Dame High School and voted "wittiest" by her classmates. She graduated from the University of Memphis in 1969 with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism. During college she was very active with political interests, and with her sorority, Sigma Kappa. The...

Shirley Long

Jul 30, 2024

Shirley Mae Long, 86, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away on July 30, 2024, after a long battle with vascular dementia.

Shirley was born to the late Elmer and Dovie Farmer in Charleston, Tennessee on October 13, 1937. She retired as an LPN from Cleveland Pediatrics. Shirley loved gardening and cooking and was a dedicated member of Phillipi Baptist Church. She had...

Donald Gentry

Jul 30, 2024

Donald W. Gentry passed away at his home on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at the age of 84. He was preceded in death by his parents Herbert and Della Gentry; brothers, Doug and Herb Gentry, and his beautiful and loving wife Rachel Gentry.

 He is survived by a sister, Wilma Gentry; children, Donna (Charles) Duckett the oldest who thinks she's the...

Carl Vaughn

Jul 29, 2024

Carl Edward "Eddie" Vaughn, age 59, passed away on July 29, 2024 at a local hospital.

Carl was born in Chattanooga, TN to Dan Robert Vaughn, Sr and Billie Vaughn. Carl was single with no children. Carl has surviving brothers Dan (Danny) Robert Vaughn, Jr and Mary Vaughn of South Pittsburgh, AL, Leonard and Susan Vaughn of Hixson, TN and Thomas...

Margaret Smith

Jul 29, 2024

Margaret McCleskey Smith passed away on Monday, July 29, 2024, in Cleveland, Tennessee, surrounded by her loving husband and children. Born on August 1, 1954, in Woodland, GA, to Reverend Walter Scott McCleskey and Emily Woodall McCleskey, Margaret spent her childhood in Germany and various parts of Georgia due to her father's military and church appointments.

Margaret is preceded in...

April Colkmire-Keen

Jul 29, 2024

**In Loving Memory of April Colkmire-Keen**

April Colkmire-Keen, a radiant soul whose light touched everyone she encountered, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2024, in Chattanooga, TN. She was 38 years old. April's life was a beautiful testament to grace, love, and unwavering strength, and her memory will forever be cherished by those who had the privilege of knowing...

Opal Dillard

Jul 28, 2024

Opal Dillard, a longtime resident of Cleveland TN, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, July 28, 2024 at the incredible age of 104 years old. Opal was surrounded by her loving family as she transitioned from her earthly home into her Heavenly home.

Opal has left behind several loved ones that miss her and think about her...

Mark Mitchell

Jul 27, 2024

Mark G. Mitchell's "one day" came on Saturday, July 27, 2024, when he sat down on his couch in his home, took off his hat and entered eternity. It was an unexpected day of grief for those who knew and loved Mark. For him, it was the day his faith became sight and his hope realized.On days when Mark would...