Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries

Doris Barley

May 13, 2024

Doris Ann (Standridge) Barley, 72, of Dayton, TN, passed away on May 13, 2024 at her residence. She was born on May 29, 1951 in Knoxville, TN to the late John Western and Lockie Lee (Hyde) Standridge. Doris was of Church of God faith.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and a brother, Donald (Duck) Standridge.

Doris is survived by...

Rhonda "Twinkle" Cabrera

May 11, 2024

Rhonda Cabrera Britt, more affectionately known as Twinkle, passed away on May 11, 2024, at the age of 64. She left on a night where the sky was bright with a multitude of colors, and you could see every star "twinkling" above. Her journey here is complete, and we know she is in the loving arms of the Lord.

She is...

Oletta (Leta) Summerour Jones

May 9, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Oletta (Leta) Summerour Jones on May 9,2024. She was born on December 12, 1937, in Dawsonville, GA, to the late Henry Clay and Irma Belle Summerour. She peacefully left us at the age of 86 in Ooltewah, TN, leaving behind a legacy of love and dedication.

She is preceded in death by her...

Shirley Aaron

May 9, 2024

Shirley D. Aaron, 85, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2024, at a healthcare facility in Chattanooga. Shirley was born October 27, 1938, in Newberry Berkshire, England to the late Albert & Winifred Pendell. Shirley came to the United States after meeting her husband Olen, in 1958. She lived in Benton, Tennessee until the family moved...

Caroline Roberts

May 9, 2024

Caroline Marjorie Roberts, 94, of Athens, TN, passed away on May 9, 2024. She was born in Philadelphia, PA on January 13, 1930 to the late Richard and Caroline (Shingle) Miller. She graduated from St. Hubert Catholic High School for Girls in Philadelphia, PA in 1948.

Caroline retired as a switchboard operator after 30 years of service with Bell South and...

James Levon Willhoit

May 9, 2024

James Levon Willhoit, 58, of Ringgold, GA, passed away May 9, 2024, at Parkridge Medical Center in Chattanooga, TN. He was born May 18, 1965, in Fort Oglethorpe, GA, and of the Christian/Baptist faith. James loves his cats, motorcycles, guns, and kayaking.

Left to cherish his memories, parents, James E. Willhoit and Linda J. Willhoit, sons, Jody T. Steinmann, Stephen L....

Rickey Adams

May 8, 2024

Rickey Keith Adams, 65, of Arkansas, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, surrounded by loved ones at their home in Chattanooga, Tennessee, after a year and a half battle with cancer.

He was born in Searcy, Arkansas in 1958 and grew up in Des Arc, Arkansas. Rick graduated Des Arc High School, and attended...

Betty Yates

May 8, 2024

Betty H. Yates, 89, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. Betty was born on February 27, 1935, in Greenville, South Carolina to the late Rev. Harry and Margaret Henderson. Betty was lifelong member of the Church of God. In her spare time Betty enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren whom she loved dearly....

Rondell Raburn

May 7, 2024

Rondell Henry Raburn Jr., 64, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. Rondell was born on May 30, 1959 in Cleveland, Tennessee to Rondell Raburn Sr. and Barbara Raburn. In his spare time he enjoyed flying R/C airplanes, fishing, and playing bass guitar.

Rondell was preceded in death by his grandparents, Bonnie and Henry Raburn, and Laura nd...

Juanita Myers

May 6, 2024

Juanita Myers, aged 64, passed away on May 6, 2024, in Calhoun, TN. She was born on September 28, 1959, in Benton, TN, to JM and Joanne Cross. Juanita graduated from Polk County High School in 1978 and went on to earn a degree as a Certified Nursing Assistant, a profession she pursued for 10 years. She then transitioned to...

Timothy Hooker

May 6, 2024

Timohty W. Hooker, 62, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away on Monday, May 6, 2024, after a lengthy illness. Tim was a college professor for many years. Tim was born on October 8, 1961, in Chicago, Illinois to the late Jesse W. and Margie Hooker. He was a dedicated member of Saint Luke's Episcopal Church

He previously taught classes at UTC, Chattanooga...

Sandra McCrary

May 6, 2024

Sandra Ann McCrary April 29, 1940 - May 6, 2024

Sandra Ann McCrary, beloved Mother to five (5) children, 84, of Cleveland TN, passed away in her home, leaving a void her family cannot fill.

Sandra has twelve grandchildren, Michelle, Kenneth, Brandon, Ashley, William J., Jenna, Marc, David, Melissa, Joshua, Andrea and Anthony, along with nine great grandchildren and two...

Jeffrey Rohr

May 6, 2024

Jeffrey Glenn Rohr, 68, of Athens, passed away on May 6, 2024 at his son and daughter in-law's home. He is meeting his late wife of 46 years, Teresa Rohr at the River!

He was a devoted truck driver and a wonderful provider for his family. In his free time, he loved to teach his sons everything.

He leaves behind his children,...

Maria Jimenez de Fortunato

May 5, 2024

Gratitud a Dios por la vida de

1937 - 2024

Sábado 11 de mayo de 2024Companion Funeral2415 Georgetown Rd NW Cleveland, TN 37311

BIOGRAFÍAMaría Jiménez de Fortunato nació el 6 de enero de 1937 en la ciudad de San Juan de la Maguana, República Dominicana. Hija de Gil Encarnación y Amalia Jiménez. Aceptó a Jesús como su salvador personal a la tierna edad...

Robert Coffey

May 5, 2024

Robert Dwight Coffey, 80, of Ocoee, Tennessee passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2024.

He was the youngest son of Jim and Lenora Stone Coffey. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Robert graduated high school in 1962 from Copper Basin, and was a dedicated member of First Baptist Church in Benton.

He was preceded in death by his wife of...

Richard Keith

May 4, 2024

Richard Keith, longtime resident of Cleveland, passed away at his home.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Edna Gates; brothers Rodney Keith and Harle "Little" Keith; and his biological mother, Minnie Pearl Rymer.

Survived by his father, Donald Gates; the love of his life of 26 years Theresa "Sissy" Keith; daughters Julia Taylor, Amber Johnson, Lindsey Denman, Kelsey McKinnie; sons...

Elaine Kolesar

May 4, 2024

Elaine "Cookie" Kolesar, 82 of Decatur Tennessee passed away Saturday, May 4th, 2024 at home. Elaine was born on March 16th, 1942 in Elizabeth, NJ. She lived, worked, and raised her family in Rahway, NJ before retiring to the Catskills in upstate New York in 2004. She spent the last 2 years living in Tennessee with her grandchildren.

She is preceded...

Rostin Ervin

May 4, 2024

Rostin Wayne Ervin,62, of Athens, passed away on May 4, 2024. He was born in Yakima, Washington on October 25, 1961. He was a lifelong citizen of McMinn County. He was a loving Husband, Father, Son, Uncle and Papaw.

He is preceded in death by his Daddy, William "Bill" Ervin, his mother, Myrtle Mathis Ervin, baby brother William, Brother-in-Law Marvin Henderson,...

Jon Eaves

May 3, 2024

Jon Davis Eaves, age 57, a resident of Calhoun, TN, passed away on Friday, May 3rd in Calhoun, TN. Jon was a graduate of Charleston High School.

Jon had a heart for service, and he served both the Calhoun and Charleston communities in various capacities throughout his life. Jon served as Chief of Police for the City of Charleston, Commissioner for...

Christine Bennett

May 3, 2024

Christine Bennett,51, was released from her failing body and awarded her heavenly wings Friday May 3,2024.

To welcome her was her mother Joyce Howard, grandparents, Mariam Marks, John Walker, Billie Jean Bennett, James Bennett Sr, aunt Debbie Exum, and great aunt Barbara Isaacson.

She leaves behind to carry on her memory her sons Alex Bennett and Zach Goins (Cassidy Price); her grandsons...