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Larry Rymer

Larry Rymer

Mar 15, 2024

Larry Glen Rymer 73 years old awoke in Heaven with Jesus and his family. He was born in Cleveland TN, with his twin brother Jerry Lynn, to Andy and Ollie (Stamey) Rymer on August 19, 1950.

He worked at A & C Amusement and Vending when he was younger with Jerry. In later years he played harmonicas in a gospel group...

Betty Ivey

Betty Ivey

Mar 14, 2024

Betty Jean Ivey, 90, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2024. Betty was born on April 26, 1933, in Valdosta, Georgia to the late William C. and Eula M. Jones.

Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her first husband, Dany E. Jones Sr.; her second husband, J.L. Ivey; brother, William C. Jones; and...

Kenneth Marr

Kenneth Marr

Mar 14, 2024

Kenneth Marr, 77, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2024. Kenneth was born on July 17, 1946, in Cleveland to the late Houston and Abbie Marr.

Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers, Calvin Marr, and Alvin Marr; and his sister, Pauline Marr.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife, Carolyn Marr;...

Shelia Erwin

Shelia Erwin

Mar 13, 2024

Shelia Ann Erwin, 39 of Calhoun, TN, went to sleep on Earth and woke up in Heaven on March 13, 2024. Shelia was a CNA for Hospice of Chattanooga. She was preceded in death by her father, Dean Erwin, and grandparents, John & Sarah Erwin and Arvil & Pearl Cook. She leaves behind to cherish her memory her daughter Sarah...

Benny Barnes

Benny Barnes

Mar 13, 2024

Benny Howard Barnes, 75, of Riceville, TN passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2024. Benny was born on October 12, 1948, in Copperhill, TN to the late Elmer Barnes and Opal Pack Rittenhouse. He was a U.S. Marine veteran, and a skilled electrician for over thirty years. Benny loved spending time on his tractor, and doing farm work alongside his...

J.T. Jones

J.T. Jones

Mar 12, 2024

Surrounded by his family, J.T. Jones, 89, of Cleveland, Tennessee peacefully went to his Heavenly home to be with his Lord and Savior early Tuesday morning, March 12, 2024.

He was born October 6, 1934, to the late O.V. Jones and Claudie Jones in Sebring, Florida. He graduated from Sebring High School in 1952 and later graduated from the School of...

Donna Parke

Donna Parke

Mar 12, 2024

Donna Faye Parke, 63, of Harrison, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2024 at a local Chattanooga hospital. Born on March 7, 1961, in Chattanooga, she remained a lifelong resident of the local Harrison and Ooltewah communities where she touched many lives with her nurturing spirit.

Donna was cherished for her warm heart and generous nature, often found in the...

Marie Myers

Marie Myers

Mar 12, 2024

On March 12th, 2024, Marie Myers stepped across the veil on her greatest adventure reuniting with those who preceded her in death. Her parents Marlin Vester Morgan Sr. and Sarah Rachel Aroshia Morgan, sister Marlene Withrow, brother-in-law James Withrow Sr., brother Marlin (Buddy) Vester Morgan Jr., sister-in-law Linda Morgan, and brother-in-law Stewart Owenby. She left behind her husband, Robert Ray...

Harold Jones

Harold Jones

Mar 12, 2024

Obituary for Harold C. Jones

Harold Curtis Jones, age 87, resident of Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia, went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. Mr. Jones, son of the late Virgil Theodore Jones and Bessie Hendricks Jones, was born July 17, 1936 in Rockwood, Tennessee. He was a proud member of the Army National Guard, serving from 1959-1962 before being...

Beverly Hays

Beverly Hays

Mar 11, 2024



Beverly Riley Hays, born May 2, 1935, on a farm outside of Elberton, Georgia, peacefully passed away in her sleep on the morning of March 11, 2024 at the home she had built, well tended, and loved for 50 years in Cleveland, Tennessee. Her beloved husband, Danny Hays, was by her side, as he had been daily during their...

Cora Roe

Cora Roe

Mar 11, 2024

On Monday morning, March 11, 2024, Cora Jane Roe, 87, of Cleveland, went to her Heavenly home. Jane was a godly woman who loved the Lord and her family. She set an example for her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren that will lead them throughout their lives.

Jane was born in Danbury, Connecticut on June 7, 1936 to the late...

Carol Bishop

Carol Bishop

Mar 11, 2024

Carol Yvonne Moore Bishop, of Madisonville, passed away on March 11, 2024 at her residence. She was born on January 23, 1940 in Stringtown, Oklahoma to the late Thomas and Mattie (Stanford) Moore. She worked in carpet manufacturing with Shaw for 27 years. Carol was of Baptist faith and was an avid reader.

She was preceded in death by her...

Matthew Revis

Matthew Revis

Mar 10, 2024

Matthew Scott Revis, 48, of Evensville, TN passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2024. Matthew was born on November 6, 1975, in Dayton, Tennessee. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, watching the Tennessee Vols, and The Tennessee Titans.

Matthew was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Hop and Betty Revis; his maternal grandfather, Tom Kimsey; and his uncle, T.J. Kimsey.

He leaves behind...

Angela Richardson

Angela Richardson

Mar 9, 2024

Angela Richardson, born March 8, 1985, cherished life, family, and found joy in yard sales and shopping. Her faith in Church of God Gospel Assembly guided her life.

Angela is preceded in death by Tim Morgan and Roger Neill.

Angela is survived by her children, Brian, Levi, and Grace. Her mother Kathy Neill. Siblings Kim Burk, Erika...

Danny Friddell

Danny Friddell

Mar 9, 2024

Danny L. "Buster" Friddell, 69, of Chattanooga, TN, passed away March 9, 2024, at his residence. He was born to Ike & Mable Friddell, in Chattanooga, TN, and of the Baptist faith. Danny loved fishing, going to the lake, taking casino trips, and being a gun & coin enthusiast. He worked as a mechanic the majority of his life and...

Allen Murphy

Allen Murphy

Mar 8, 2024

J. Allen Murphy, Jr., 54, of Cleveland, passed away unexpectedly athome last week from an apparent heart attack.  We will celebrate Allen’s life on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at St.Luke’s Episcopal Church in Cleveland, Tennessee. The family willreceive friends in the fellowship hall from 11 AM to 2 PM. Thefuneral will begin at 2 PM with internment to follow in the...

George Sanford

George Sanford

Mar 8, 2024

George Everett Sanford, age 63, of Delano, TN, planted his feet and ran straight into glory on March 8, 2024. He spent his final days surrounded by the one's that he loves and the one's that love him. He was born on November 2, 1960, in Athens, TN, to the late Roy Hicks and Gracie Sanford.

George worked tirelessly in the...

Herbert Lee Charles, Sr.

Herbert Lee Charles, Sr.

Mar 7, 2024

Herbert Lee Charles, Sr., 87, of Calhoun, GA, passed away March 7, 2024. He was born January 8, 1937, to the late Harley and Ollie (Craig) Charles and of the Christian faith. Herbert worked in yarn manufacturing most of his life but was an excellent mechanic and handyman. He was the jack of all trades.

In addition to his parents, Herbert...

Larry Wright

Larry Wright

Mar 7, 2024

Larry Thomas Wright Jr., 54, of Georgetown, Tennessee passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2024. Larry was born on July 26, 1969, in Chattanooga to the late Larry Wright Sr. Larry enjoyed welding, fishing, building trucks, auctions, and farming.

Along with his father he was preceded in death by his sister, Sharon Morgan.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife...

Virgina Durbin

Virgina Durbin

Mar 7, 2024

Virginia Lee Durbin, 97, a resident of Athens Tennessee but a native of Louisville Ky fell asleep in death at home surrounded by family on March 7, 2024 to await the glorious resurrection (John 5:28,29) in the Kingdom of God on Earth (Matt 6:9,10) She was baptized one of Jehovah's Witnesses in 1959.

Virginia was born on May 26,1926 preceded in...

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