Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Katherine Nelson
May 16, 2025
Katherine "Memaw" Ann Nelson, 87, of Athens went to be with the Lord on May 16, 2025 peacefully at her home.
She was born on October 11, 1937 to father, Earnest Platt and mother, Margaret Reedy and had 2 sisters, Jeanette Briggs and Violet Smith.
Memaw found joy in the simple pleasures of life. She especially loved watching her...
Virginia "Ernie" Ruth
May 16, 2025
Virginia "Ernie" Ruth, 78, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away on Friday, May 16, 2025. Ernie was born on January 25, 1947 at home in Bradley County to the late James Clyde Burnette, and Dovie Rue Burnette. Ernie was a dedicated employee at Hardwick clothes from 1982 until 2000. Following her time at Hardwick clothes she worked at Walmart from 2000...
Betty Jean Mercer
May 14, 2025
Betty Jean Mercer, 91, entered into her eternal home on May 14, 2025 surrounded by her family. She was born on March 15, 1934.
She was the oldest of 8 children, and preceded in deaths by husband, Terry Mercer, and their daughter, Brenda Bishop.
Betty was of the Baptist faith, and was a member of Thompson Springs Baptist Church. Betty loved quilting,...
Betty Sue Young
May 14, 2025
Betty Sue Young, 87, passed away on May 14, 2025. She was born to the late Benjamin Lee and Mary Emma Richardson on April 4, 1938 in Summerville, Georgia.
Betty loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed shopping, and was known to go to the beauty shop every Friday, and spend many hours there.
In addition to her parents,...
John Russell
May 14, 2025
John William Russell Sr., 70, of Cleveland, TN, passed away on May 14, 2025.
John was known and loved by many for his larger-than-life personality. A professional wrestler for many years, he was famously known in the ring as "The Assassin"-even wrestling a bear on four separate occasions. Off the mat, he was equally hardworking, spending over 30 years...
Maury McDaniel
May 14, 2025
Maury Wilson McDaniel, 61, of Chattanooga, TN, passed away peacefully at home on May 14, 2025.
She was preceded in death by her sister, Pamela Wilson Heurtematte.
She is survived by her husband, Joseph McDaniel; daughter, Casey Hamby (Jacob); sister, Deborah Wilson Weston (Ray); granddaughters, Lily, Iris, and Rose Hamby; niece, Tanith Heurtematte Franklin; and nephews, Dominic Biggers and Justin Heurtematte.
She was...
Eva Smith
May 14, 2025
Eva Sue Smith, 93, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN entered the gates of Heaven on May 14, 2025. She was known by many as Momma Sue. She was the lead singer and founder of The Christian Gospelaires. She touched many people's lives ministering the Word through song with her most requested song, "Ain't no Grave." She touched everyone's life...
Perry Billingsley
May 14, 2025
In Loving Memory of Perry Lyn Billingsley
December 14, 1968 - May 14, 2025
Perry Lyn Billingsley, age 56, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2025, surrounded by the family he so dearly loved. A devoted husband, father, son, brother, and "Pawpaw," Perry lived a life marked by quiet strength, unwavering service, and deep faith.
Perry was born on December 14, 1968, and...
Lee Ann Wilkerson
May 13, 2025
Lee Ann Wilkerson, 64, of Chattanooga, passed away on May 13, 2025. She was born February 23, 1961. Lee Ann was a member of the Class of 1980 at Hixson High School. Ms. Wilkerson is survived by her son Philip Wesley Wilkerson of Dalton, GA, and sister Harriet (Skip) Markham of Signal Mountain, TN, nephew Wil (Harmony) Markham, niece Mary...
Melissa Woodard
May 12, 2025
Melissa Ann Woodard, born August 8, 1968, in Rome, Georgia, passed away peacefully May 12, 2025, in Tennessee of cancer. She leaves behind a loving family, including her devoted partner Wayne Woodard, her daughters Michaela Runyan and Victoria Wilcoxon and her son Justin Lassiter. Melissa was a cherished grandmother to her grandchildren, including Casey Runyan Jr., Daniel Witt, Peggy Runyan,...
Joyce Gaylor
May 12, 2025
Joyce Freels Gaylor, 78, of Oak Ridge, TN, passed away on May 12, 2025. She was born on January 8, 1947 in Oak Ridge, TN to the late Berl and Lucille (Brandt) Freels. She worked as an Insurance Specialist in the medical field for over 30 years.
Joyce attended and taught Sunday school at Faith Lutheran Church in Oak Ridge....
Ruth Koerting
May 12, 2025
Our dear Mother passed away this morning May 12, 2025, in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Ruth Luise Shrattenholzer was born in Stuttgart, Germany on August 24, 1930, to Friedrich and Hermine Schrattenholzer.
She married Kurt Ernst Koerting on October 13, 1955, in Bayreuth, Germany.
Ruth and Kurt immigrated to Hinsdale, Illinois from Germany on December 5, 1956, and lived in the Chicago area where they...
Olivia Michal Brown
May 11, 2025
Olivia Michal Brown
April 27, 1977 - May 11, 2025
Olivia Michal Brown, born in Orlando, Florida died unexpectedly at the age of 48, May 11, 2025, in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Olivia lived on her own terms-fearless, curious, and unbound by expectations. She was deeply original and full of love.
Olivia lived freely and adventurously, making her home in...
Erin Galloway
May 11, 2025
Erin Danielle Galloway
March 2, 1980 - May 11, 2025
Erin Danielle Galloway passed away on May 11, 2025 (Mother's Day), in Chattanooga; however, she lived most of her life in Oak Ridge, TN, where she attended Oak Ridge High School and made lifelong friends. Erin had a kind heart and was fiercely loyal to those she loved.
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Erma Gianbolvo
May 11, 2025
In Loving Memory of Erma Irene Gianbolvo, 83, of Spring City, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on the morning of Sunday, May 11, 2025, at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Hillsboro, Illinois, Erma was the daughter of George and Pearl McKenzie. She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Pearl; and...
Ronald Wilkerson
May 10, 2025
Ronald Carl Wilkerson, 68, of Birchwood, TN, passed away Saturday, May 10, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family.
He was born to William Wilkerson, Jr. and Violet Wilkerson on April 1, 1957, in Cleveland, Ohio.
He was retired from the City of Cleveland, enjoyed motorcycles and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren Olivia, Thomas, Ben, and Jax Leamon,...
Patricia "Pat" Brock
May 10, 2025
Patricia "Pat" Brock, 86, passed away on May 10, 2025. She was born to the late Earl Thomas and Marchie Wade on November 27, 1938 in Cleveland, Tennessee.
In addition to her parents, Patricia is preceded in death by her siblings, Edward Earl and Douglas Wade, and Barbara Dale.
Patricia is survived by her children, Donnie and Douglas (Michelle) Slaughter, Joyce Ann...
Charles Cartwright
May 10, 2025
Charles "C.L." Cartwright 84 years old passed away May 9, 2025, at a local health care facility.
He was a retired truck driver from First Fleet. During his driving career he drove long haul and delivered everything from furniture to little Debbie's.
He was proceeded in death by his parents Ruth and Parris Cartwright. His wife...
Mary Joyce Hamilton Sanfratello
May 10, 2025
Mary Joyce Hamilton SanFratello, 88, passed away on May 10, 2025. She was born to the late. Ollie Buford Hamilton and Margaret Forston on July 14, 1936 in Gadsden, Alabama.
Mary is survived by her children, Karen (Michael) Wilson, Randy SanFratello, Joe (Kim) SanFratello , Sam (Jeannie) SanFratello, Tosha (Chris) Chaffin, grandchildren, David (Rosely) Hoskins, Casondra Hoskins, Skyler (Sam) Michael, Amanda...
Rose Anne Yasenchak
May 9, 2025
Rose, loving wife of the late Robert "Bob" Yasenchak, Sr. passed away while surrounded by her adoring children. Rose is survived by son Robert "Rob" Yasenchak, Jr.; son and family Ken, Beth and John; daughter and family Rose, Kenny, Samantha and Michael; younger brother and family Donald Solino, Bonnie, and Jayson; cousins Mary Jane and Carolyn Solino; cousins Maryan and...
