Area Obituaries

GARY BALL, JR. Gary Ball, Jr., 64, of Lookout Mountain, passed away Saturday, July 31, 2021. Gary was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served during Vietnam and was retired from Brach Candy Company following 25 years of service. He later worked for Welding Ceramics and was a member of American Legion Post #106.…

DENNIS CASTLEBERRY Dennis Clay Castleberry, 37, of Rising Fawn, passed away Friday, July 17, 2021. Clay was a 2002 graduate of Valley Head High School and later served in the U.S. Army.  He was preceded in death by his mother, Connie C. Wilson; paternal grandfather, James Castleberry; maternal grandparents, Marshall and Jean Wilson. Survivors include…

REGINA BOSWELL Regina Marie Boswell, 46, of Trenton, passed away Saturday, July 17, 2021. She was loved by many and will be dearly missed. Regina was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Carolyn Klatt. Survivors include her significant other, Thomas Orr; sisters, Amy Hutchins, Becky Bridgewater, Jill Early and Kimberly Besham; brother, David…

CLORINE ADKINS Clorine Shavers Adkins, 93, of Trenton, passed away on Saturday, July 10, 2021. Clorine was a charter member of White Oak Baptist Church and retired from the Davis School cafeteria. She is preceded in death by her husband, Claxton Adkins; parents, O.V. and Effie Shavers and 11 siblings. Survivors include her daughter, Debbie…

JAMES  “J.W.”  BLEVINS James William “J.W.” Blevins, 86, of Bryant, Ala., passed away on July 3, 2021. He was born in Long Island, AL on September 19, 1934 to the late Oscar and Myrtle Blevins. J.W. was a man of few words but his family and friends knew they were well loved. He retired from…

MISSY BREEDEN Melissa Kay “Missy” Breeden, 54, of Rising Fawn, passed away Wednesday, June 23, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer. Missy was born in Chattanooga, Tenn. She was a 1985 graduate from Northwest Georgia High School and graduated from UTC with a degree in Business Administration/Marketing in 1989. She worked as a Senior Benefit Analyst…

LEE CLARK Lee Clark of Bryant, Ala., passed away Sunday, June 13, 2021. Hewas born on March 11, 1944 to the late Grady and Louise Clark. He was a retired U.S. Army veteran. He loved his grandkids and his great-granddaughter very much. He was a friend to many and will dearly be missed. He was…

BRUCE CASTLEBERRY Bruce Lee Castleberry, 44, passed away Tuesday, June 8, 2021. He was a loving son, father, and grandfather. He was preceded in death by his father, Terry Castleberry. Survivors include his daughter, Shana Nicole Castleberry; son, Shaun Mitchell Castleberry; grandchild, Haygen; mother, Debra Castleberry;sisters, Toni Sorrells and Penny Fulton; nieces and nephews. No…

HARIEL AND SUE CROWDER Hariel and Sue Crowder, of Rising Fawn passed away less than a day apart after 70 years of being together. Mr. Crowder, 86, passed away Sunday May 23, 2021.  He was retired from TVA and later worked for Ross-Meehan Foundry for 25 years. Mrs. Crowder, 84, passed away Monday, May 24,…

ED BATY Charles Edward “Ed” Baty, 72, of Trenton, passed away Monday, May 17, 2021. Ed attended the Rising Fawn Church of God and was employed by Modern Industries of Chattanooga (Leggett & Platt). He was preceded in death by his parents, Cecil and Jewel Baty. Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Veronica Bain…