Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Andrew "A.J." Stinnett
Apr 15, 2024
Andrew Jackson Stinnett, affectionately known as "A.J." passed away peacefully on April 15, 2024, at a health care facility in Dayton, TN. Born on July 9, 1944, in Cleveland, TN.
Known for his love of ball games, A.J. served as an umpire and referee for basketball and softball, showcasing his passion for sports. He was a dedicated family man, surviving by...
Leigh Morgan-Luttrell
Apr 13, 2024
Leigh Ann Morgan-Luttrell of Cleveland, TN, age 57, died Saturday, April 13, 2024 after a long battle with breast cancer.
Leigh Ann was born April 1, 1967 in Dayton, TN, to Carolyn Keylon and Tom Newell. She graduated from Hixson High School in 1985. Leigh Ann retired after years of being a Finance Manager at Lexus of Chattanooga.
Leigh...
Rosario Sobarzo de Orellana
Apr 12, 2024
Rosario Sobarzo de Orellana, 91, passed away on April 12, 2024, in Cleveland, Tennessee. Rosario Sobarzo de Orellana was born on September 1, 1932 in Chile, to Juan Bautista Sobarzo and Ester Valenzuela Orrego.
She dedicated her life to serve God as Pastor, and as Missionary and went on to work for 61 years. Rosario married Osvaldo Orellana in Chile, South...
Alan Dinges
Apr 12, 2024
Alan Dinges, 78, of Cleveland, TN passed away on 04/12/2024. Alan was a devoted follower of Jesus and his faith in God was the most important thing to him in life. He was a man who loved being out on the water, whether it was out on the Atlantic or Pacific Oceans or just cruising along a serene lake. He...
Ben Davis
Apr 12, 2024
James Ben Davis, 82, passed away at his Old Fort, TN home on April 12, 2024. Born on March 10, 1942, the good-hearted, bluegrass-loving, knife-trading man was a legend in the propane industry, working in the industry for more than 30 years.
Ben leaves behind his loving daughter Julie Staton and her husband Billy; daughter Jana Baker and her...
James Furrate
Apr 11, 2024
James E. Furrate, only known as Skipper, to his friends and family, age 67, transitioned peacefully in his home April 11th in Hixson, Tennessee.
Preceded in death by his parents and brother, survived by four siblings and two children that reside in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Skipper succumbed to a 3-year journey with colon cancer. The love of his...
Darryl Barton
Apr 11, 2024
Darryl Barton, 64, of Ringgold, GA, 45 years, went to be with the Lord on April 11, 2024. He was born August 17, 1959, to the late Murel P. Barton and Pauline Dillard, and of the Baptist faith. He was a graduate of Red Bank High School. Darryl loved Nascar and spending time with his family.
Survived by his loving wife...
Barbara Alday
Apr 11, 2024
Barbara Jean "Big Mama" Alday, age 82 of Dalton, Georgia, passed away on April 11, 2024 in LaFayette, Georgia. She was born on December 12, 1941, in Dalton, Georgia. Barbara was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and retired RN.
Barbara is survived by her daughters, Pamela Reed, Marcia Alday, Angela (Randall) West, and Shannon (Mark) Chandler,...
Shirrell Crisp
Apr 11, 2024
Shirrell Crisp, a loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on April 11, 2024, at the age of 75. He was born on March 30, 1949, in Banner Elk, North Carolina, and was a devoted member of Henegar's Baptist Church, where he loved helping with various church activities. He enjoyed fishing, deer hunting, going to the grocery store, and watching...
Kimberly Hicks
Apr 10, 2024
Kimberly Thomison - Hicks, 59, departed this life on April 10, 2024, in Chickamauga, GA, leaving behind a legacy of love and kindness. She was a cherished member of the Church of Christ and will be remembered for her gentle spirit and warm heart.
Kimberly's passions were as vibrant as her personality. She found joy in the simple pleasures of life,...
Barbara Melton
Apr 10, 2024
Barbara Faye Melton, 60, passed away on April 10, 2024. She was born to the late Raymond and Margaret (Smith) Crowder and raised in the Decatur/Athens area.
Barbara was preceded in death by her parents and husband, JB Melton.
She is survived by her children, Melissa Benton, Emily (husband, Chase) Farrar, Stephanie (fiancé, Corey King) Purkey, Zachary (wife, Haylee) Hawkins; grandchildren, Hayden...
James Perry
Apr 8, 2024
James David Perry, Sr., 69, passed away April 8, 2024, at his residence. Born October 22, 1954, in Muncie, Indiana. He loved fishing, cooking, and enjoying the company of his family and friends. James was loving, encouraging, loyal, hardworking, selfless, humorous, and cherished and love by all who knew him.
Preceded in death by his parents, Donald Perry Sr. &...
Melanie Willis
Apr 8, 2024
Melanie Deon Willis, 68, of Cleveland, TN passed away on April 8, 2024. She was born on October 26, 1955 in Rockhill, South Carolina. Melanie was a graduate of Lee University, where she was a member of Lee Singers and DZT. She served as a teacher for 15 years. Melanie loved British TV and was an avid estate sale shopper....
Larry Pedigo
Apr 8, 2024
Larry Pedigo, age 78, passed away on April 8, 2024.
Larry was a Veteran of the United States Navy and served on the USS Kittyhawk with an honorable discharge on December 22, 1964.
He was an avid dirt track racer, loved working on cars and loved fishing.
He is survived by his daughters. Angela and Duane Leffew of Hixson, Tn, Danyel and Jason...
Rob Sherlin
Apr 8, 2024
Robert Raymond Sherlin, beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 8th, 2024 after bravely facing an 11-year battle with cancer. He was 57 years old. Rob was Born in Fort Oglethorpe, GA but made his home in Cleveland, TN.
Rob is survived by his loving wife, Tammy Sherlin, his cherished daughters, Tiffani Sherlin (Fiancé Nolan Pelfrey) and...
Susan Griffin
Apr 7, 2024
Susan Ann Griffin, 66, of Cleveland, TN passed away on April 7, 2024. She was born on May 11, 1957 to the late Alfred and Betty Lou Lawson.
She loved horses, NASCAR, Tennessee Football and her family.
In addition to her mother and father, she is preceded in death by her husband Kenneth Griffin; son Tony Rayburn; sister Kim Lawson.
She leaves behind...
Mack Hatmaker
Apr 7, 2024
Mack Hatmaker, 83, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2024, in Chattanooga, TN. Born on March 19, 1941, in Knoxville, TN, Mack lived a full and spirited life marked by dedication to his family, his music, and his unwavering faith.
Mack was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Renate Hatmaker, with whom he shared 41 years of cherished...
Janusz Maka
Apr 6, 2024
Janusz Maka, was 52 years old. He was born March 15,1972 in Chicago, Illinois. Johnny passed away peacefully on April 6, 2024 in Knoxville, TN.
Johnny is survived by his mother, Maria Maka; brothers, Adam (Karrie) Maka, Andrew (Kerri) Maka; nephews, Christopher Maka and Jacob Maka; Johnny's children, Johnathan Maka, Brian Logan Roark and his daughter, Mckenna Mooneyham; grandson, Rowan Shelfer;...
Braylee Randolph
Apr 6, 2024
Braylee Renesmae Randolph passed away on April 6, 2024. She was born on February 25, 2024 to Travon Bradley and Madison Randolph.
Braylee is survived by her parents; grandparents, Travis and Krista Young, Lanika Bradley-Carlock, Jennifer Borden, Alan and Lacy Randolph; great grandparents, Danny and Lynn Ward, Sandy and Rick Coleman, Effie King; aunts and uncles, Anshaunte Nasser, Ashley Arnwine, Johnny...
Donna Kerr
Apr 6, 2024
Donna Faye Fain Kerr, 67, of Steinhatchee, FL passed away on April 6, 2024. She was born on July 13, 1956 to the late Joe Fain Sr. and Bertha McKelvey Fain.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory her husband Wayne Kerr; child James "Jaime" Leamon (Beth); siblings: Penny Rymer (Fred), Joe Fain Jr. (Cindy), Brian Fain (Sonya),...
