Mrs. Retha Chastain Lathem, age 77 of Chatsworth, passed away on Monday, October 21, 2024 at Hamilton Medical Center.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James Randall Lathem; son, James Dwight Lathem; parents, Homer and Mary Chastain; sisters, Lucille Caylor and Inez Tillery; brother, James Chastain.

Survivors include her companion of 13 years, Willie Southerland; granddaughter, Latocia Lathem; great-grandchildren, Tarryn Lathem and Jontae Sharp; daughter-in-law, Stacey Lathem; nieces and nephews also survive.

Cremation services have been provided by Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chatsworth and a private memorial service will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, monetary gifts may be made to her family either directly or by way of the funeral home.

Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chatsworth has been entrusted with the arrangements for Mrs. Retha Chastain Lathem.