In the quiet community of Beechgrove, Tennessee, the life of 77-year-old Cleeta Joy Goad came to a tragic end on October 6, 2021. On that Wednesday afternoon, she and her 78-year-old husband, James Hoyt Goad, were discovered deceased in their home on Paul Harrell Road in the Hoodoo community. The Coffee County Sheriff's Office was called to the scene at approximately 3:00 p.m.
to investigate the devastating event.
The investigation that followed determined that the couple's deaths were the result of a murder-suicide. It was concluded by authorities that James Hoyt Goad was the perpetrator in the death of his wife, Cleeta, before taking his own life. As a result of this finding, the case was considered a domestic matter, and no further suspects were sought, leading to no arrests being made in connection with the incident.
The community was left to mourn the loss of the couple. Funeral services for Cleeta Joy Goad were held on Thursday, October 14, 2021, at the Coffee County Funeral Chapel. The tragic circumstances of her death left a lasting impact on those who knew her and the wider Beechgrove community.
