Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Leroy Blackwell
Jun 2, 2025
Leroy Clint Blackwell, born on July 13th, 1936 passed away on June 2nd, 2025, at a local hospital.
Leroy was preceded in death by his father and mother, Jessie and Allie Blackwell. He was also preceded in death by 3 sisters; Viola, Rosie, and Edna. His 3 brothers Elbert, Ed, and Clyde.
He leaves behind his wife of 69 years, Margie Pendergrass...
Karen Golliher
May 31, 2025
Karen Darlene Golliher, age 63, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on August 26, 1961, she was the beloved daughter of Agnes and Oscar Thomas Massey.
She is survived by her brother, Mark T. Massey (Sheila); her loving daughters, Nikki Golliher (Lisa) and Kelly Scruggs (Adam); and her cherished grandchildren, Morgan Golliher...
Robert Fuller Sr.
May 31, 2025
Robert Lee Fuller Sr
August 2, 1941 - May 31, 2025
Robert Lee Fuller Sr., age 83, of Sweetwater, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at his home on May 31, 2025. Born on August 2, 1941, in Pennsylvania to Emerson and Jean Fuller, Robert lived a life defined by kindness, passion, and a deep love for people.
Robert was a man who truly...
Ruth Freeman
May 31, 2025
Ruth Ann "Ruthie" Poteet Freeman, 80, of Cleveland, TN passed away on May 31, 2025. She was born on May 5, 1945 to the late Joseph and Opal Poteet. Ruthie was a lifelong resident of Cleveland and retired as a Bradley County Corrections Officer after many years of service. She loved flowers, gardening, and bird watching. Above all else, she...
Garry Murray
May 30, 2025
Garry Delano Murray, 78, of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2025. Born on February 15, 1947, in Cleveland, TN, Garry was the son of the late Gilbert "Bert" Murray and Geneva Viola Cunningham Murray. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 59 years, Janice Ann Murray.
Also preceding him in death were his siblings: Garland...
Mary "Lucy" Rogers
May 30, 2025
Mary "Lucy" Millard Rogers, 89 of Birchwood, Tn, entered Heaven's gates Friday, May 30 at her home. She was born on October 14, 1935 to the late Bill and Ellen Millard. She married the love of her life, Floyd "Fate" Rogers, February 10, 1949. She was a member of Burdette Baptist Church. She worked at ProGroup as a golf ball...
Timothy Higgins
May 30, 2025
Timothy Higgins, 67, of Cleveland, passed away on May 30, 2025. He was preceded in death by his father, C.F. Higgins, and mother, Marie Higgins.
Tim is survived by his beloved wife, Janice Higgins; son, Matthew Higgins; daughter, Kristen Higgins; granddaughter, Kailey Chandler; and many nieces and nephews.
A passionate golfer, Tim found joy in spending time on the course...
James "Clinton" Moser
May 30, 2025
James Clinton Moser of Cleveland, Tennessee peacefully passed away on May 30th after a long illness. Born in Madisonville, TN on February 10, 1941, he is survived by his loving wife of 35 years Joyce Masoner Moser; children, Robin (Frankie) Tallent, Jeff (Sharon) Moser, Tracy (Jeff) Dawson; his identical twin brother, Linton (Jane) Moser; brother, Jimmy Moser; step brother, Jerry...
Doris Kimsey
May 30, 2025
Doris Higgins Kimsey, 93, of Dayton, TN passed away peacefully at home May 30, 2025. She was born April 4, 1932 to the late George and Nancy Higgins.
Doris worked as a nurse at Rhea County Nursing Home and Parkridge Hospital. Our sweet mother devoted her life to her family.
She was preceded in death by daughter Debra Kimsey,...
Cathy Creasman
May 29, 2025
Cathy Diane Creasman, age 68, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2025. Born on June 23, 1956, Cathy lived a life filled with love, strength, and quiet devotion to her family, her work, and her passions.
Cathy was a compassionate and dedicated nurse for 27 years, touching countless lives with her care and kindness. Beyond her professional life, she...
Matthew Guisinger
May 29, 2025
Matthew Dean Guisinger, 69, of Cleveland, TN passed away on May 29, 2025. He was born on December 17, 1955 to the late Richard and Eula Guisinger.
Matthew worked at Lee University for the last 10 years and prior to that was employed at Brown Stove works for 41 years. He was a very hard worker who loved staying busy. He...
Terry Scott "Scottie" Hines
May 28, 2025
Terry Scott "Scottie" Hines, 59, passed away on May 28, 2025. Scottie was born to the late Coralee and and Lawrence Blackwell on March 10, 1966 in Cleveland, Tennessee.
In addition to his parents, Scottie is preceded in death by his siblings, Wanda Allen Carlton, Sherry Gail Allen, Ricky Allen, James Allen, and Freddie Hines.
Scottie...
Robert Ward
May 28, 2025
Robert "Bob" Lee Ward, age 72, passed away May 28, 2025. He enjoyed his career as he drove a Semi truck for 54 years. Bob was cherished by all of his family and friends and will be missed greatly.
Robert was preceded in death by his father, Charles "Chuck" Ward.
Survivors include his devoted loving wife, Sonja Ward; sons, Michael (Amanda) Ward...
Vickie "Diane" Gill
May 28, 2025
Vickie "Diane" Hunt Gill, age 73, of Tellico Plains, formerly of Hermitage, TN, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, May 28, 2025.
Diane dedicated 47 years of her life to the medical field as a Medical Laboratory Technician, a career she pursued with commitment and compassion. Deeply proud of her Native American heritage, she was a long-standing member of...
Gary Caywood
May 27, 2025
Gary Lynn Caywood, born December 14, 1960, in Cleveland, TN, passed away peacefully May 27, 2025, surrounded by love. He was a devoted husband to his wife, Cathy; a proud father to his son, Adam, and grandfather to his cherished grandson, Asher. Gary's zest for life was infectious, and he warmly touched the hearts of all who knew him.
A passionate...
Tamera Armistead
May 27, 2025
Tamara "Tammy" Armistead
March 4, 1959 - May 27, 2025
Tamara "Tammy" Armistead passed away peacefully on May 27, 2025. She was preceded in death by her loving parents, Jesse and Jean White, and her devoted husband, Theodore "Ted" Armistead.
Tammy is survived by her sister, Susan (John), along with 10 nieces and nephews, 8 great-nieces and great-nephews, and a host of extended...
Richard Ferguson
May 27, 2025
Richard James "Shorty" Ferguson
May 30, 1942 - May 27, 2025
Richard James Ferguson, affectionately known to all as "Shorty," passed away peacefully at his home in Decatur, Tennessee. Born on May 30, 1942, in Newburgh, New York, Shorty may have been small in stature, but he had a giant personality that left a lasting impression on everyone he met.
Shorty is survived...
Darlene Hoodenpyle Price
May 27, 2025
Darlene Hoodenpyle Price, 67, of Soddy Daisy, TN, passed away on May 27, 2025, at her residence. She was born on January 15, 1958, in Chattanooga, TN and loved to sit outside & be with her family.
She is preceded in death by her father, Charles Hoodenpyle; mother, Louiza Hoodenpyle; brothers, Charles Hoodenpyle and Robert Hoodenpyle; sisters, Joyce Dye and Carlene...
Janet Young
May 27, 2025
Janet Louise Young, age 83 of Maryville, passed away Tuesday evening, May 27, 2025, at Clover Hill Senior Living in Maryville, Tennessee. She was born February 22, 1942 in Douds, Iowa, the only daughter of the late John Leroy and Mary Josephine Griffin Robinson.
Janet graduated from Douds High School in Iowa in 1960, before continuing her post-secondary degree at Iowa...
Bruce Matthews
May 26, 2025
Bruce Kelly Matthews, born October 28, 1973, in Chattanooga, TN, passed away May 26, 2025.
He is survived by his loving wife, Crystal Matthews, and her children, Kyle and Carter Hawkins. His children, Zachary, Kymberly, Christopher, Dakota, and Evan Matthews. His family also includes his mother, Veronica Brown and Step-Father, Joe Brown; brothers Mitch and Kristopher Baxter; sisters Elizabeth...
