Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Tanner Ratcliff
Mar 1, 2024
Tanner Dwight Ratcliff, 26, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away on Thursday, February 29, 2024. Tanner was born on May 13, 1997, in Chattanooga, Tennessee to Phillip Ratcliff and Stacey Patterson.
Tanner was preceded in death by his grandmother, Sandra Veal; and his grandfather, Glenn Ratcliff.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife, Dana Ratcliff; his children, Owen, Caylor, and Rylee...
Larry Keller
Mar 1, 2024
Donald "Larry" Keller, 79, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away on Friday, March1, 2024. Larry was born on March 22, 1944, in Cleveland to the late Bennie and Katie Keller. Larry was in the engineering department at Bowater for over 20 years. He had many hobbies and passions including teaching youth Sunday school, participating on mission trips, and being a part...
George Culver
Feb 29, 2024
George Culver, 69, of Hixson, TN went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on February 29, 2024. He was of the Baptist faith. Throughout his life, he worked as an automotive mechanic and enjoyed Alabama football.
He is survived by his son, George (Stacey) Culver, daughters Cynthia (Ricky) Moore and Kelly (Dub) Davis, siblings, Frankie (Wanda) Culver,...
Richard Qualls
Feb 29, 2024
Richard Allen Qualls, 62, of Ten Mile, TN, passed away on Thursday, February 29, 2024.
Richard was born in Hollywood, CA, to George and Margie Hall Qualls on August 29, 1961.
He was a trucker who loved to fish, bowl, travel and spending time with his family. He had an upbeat personality; and a huge heart and...
Michael Slater
Feb 29, 2024
Michael Slater, 24, of Cleveland, TN, passed away suddenly on Thursday, February 29, 2024.
Michael is survived by his mother, Michaela Slater of Cleveland, TN; his father, James Ballard of Marianna, FL; his brother, Jimmy Ballard also of Marianna, FL; his sister, Kendra Messer of Cleveland, TN; his grandmother, Annette Hagin of Chatsworth, GA; his fiancée, Mya Johnson and their daughter...
Mable Hooper
Feb 29, 2024
Mrs. Mable Hooper, age 82, passed away peacefully in her home on February 29, 2024 surrounded by her loved ones.
Mable was born in Moro, AR to Elbert and Irma Standridge. She married William Hooper (Bill) of Cleveland, TN on April 30, 1960 in Arkansas. Mable was an avid sports fan, she especially loved traveling anywhere to watch her...
Jack Morgan Jr.
Feb 28, 2024
Jack Morgan passed away at home with family on February 28th following his beloved wife, Sarah Morgan, and son, Robert Morgan. He was also preceded by his parents Jack Morgan Sr. and Bridgett "Thurman" Morgan, and his siblings Joeann Stinnett and Jerry Morgan.
He was survived by the following: John Morgan, Kira Ashley, Michael Morgan, Jimmy Morgan, Rose Morgan, and Daniel...
Rhonda Donald
Feb 28, 2024
Rhonda Jean Donald passed away on February 28, 2024. She was born in Sewickley, PA on June 20, 1951 and lived for the past 55 years in Chattanooga.
Rhonda spent 47 years as a caring and devoted nurse at several facilities in Chattanooga, including 19 years as the plant nurse for Dixie Yarns. Most recently she worked at Dominion Senior Living...
Roberta Cutshall
Feb 28, 2024
Roberta Cutshall, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, surrounded by her loving family. Known for her boundless love, servant heart, and fervent prayer life, Roberta touched the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing her.
Roberta was a prayer warrior, spending countless hours in intercession for others, lifting up their needs before the throne of...
Stephen Gates
Feb 28, 2024
Stephen Mitchell Gates, 58, of LaFayette, GA, passed away February 28, 2024. He was born to the late Frank Gates and Diane Gates on July 17, 1965, and of the Christian faith.
Steve loved riding his motorcycle, cheering for TN Vols, and umpiring softball.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his grandfathers, Arlen Gates and Fred Waters;...
Phyllis McAmis
Feb 28, 2024
Phyllis Yarnell McAmis, born into this world October 4, 1949, and walked into the arms of Jesus on February 28, 2024, at the age of 74. Phyllis was born to Samuel Marshall Yarnell and Martha Mildred "Pete" Yarnell in Knoxville, TN., and quickly transplanted to Cleveland, TN., for Marshall's job as a conductor with the railroad. She was the middle...
Dennis Murray
Feb 28, 2024
Dennis Howard Murray, 78, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Wednesday, February 28, 2024.
Dennis was born on October 17, 1945. He was a graduate of Bradley Central High School, class of 1963. He was a veteran of the US Air Force from 1965-1969. He was also a graduate of Cleveland State...
Frankie Parton
Feb 28, 2024
Ms. Frankie Irene "Bear" Parton, age 71, of Cleveland Tn, passed away at her home on Wednesday, February 28, 2024. She retired from Magic Chef/ Maytag/Whirlpool after 45 years of service.
Preceded in death by her parents Andy and Annie Parton, special nephew Casey Wanat, sisters Ruth Fowler, Shirley Parton and brother Andy Parton Jr.
Survived by her sisters, Lena Parton, Janey...
Jerry Fritts
Feb 27, 2024
Jerry Isaac-Leon Fritts, 44, of Harriman, passed away at home with his wife, Jessica Fritts by his side on Tuesday, February 27, 2024.
He was preceded in death by his father, Jerry Glen Fritts; mother, Wilma Jean Meuniere and daughter, Neveah Fritts.
Jerry is survived by his wife, Jessica Fritts; mother in-law, Carla Collins; sons, Daniel McLean, Jimmy Lunsford, Nathan Fritts, Marcell...
Bruce Brouker
Feb 27, 2024
Bruce Holt Brouker, a true anchor of his community, sailed in the sunset at the age of 64, on February 27, 2024. Born in Bristol, CT on January 8, 1960, Bruce charted a course that was marked by loyalty, laughter, and an abundance of love.
A veteran of the Coast Guard, Bruce navigated through life with the same steadfastness and courage...
Danny Hutson
Feb 27, 2024
Danny Lee Hutson, born January 1, 1959, passed away February 27, 2024 at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Betty Jo Hutson, parents in law George and Opal Moore, and sister in law Janet Jones.
He leaves behind the family he cherished his wife Karon Hutson, daughter Kara Branham (Clayton) and grandson Clay...
Ricky Forester
Feb 26, 2024
Ricky S. Forester, 62, went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 26, 2024. He was born in Cleveland TN to Abe and Henrietta Forester. He later moved to Florida where he resided in Hernando.
He is pre-deceased by his wife of 34 years Mellannie Whitton Forester, his mother Henrietta Castelow Forester and his brother Ronnie Forester.
Ricky...
Zachary West
Feb 26, 2024
In Loving Memory of Zachary West
Zachary West, a vibrant and cherished soul, left this world on February 26, 2024, in Ooltewah, TN, at the age of 32. Zachary was an individual who brought joy and warmth to those around him, leaving an indelible mark on the hearts of everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.
Zachary's passion for sports, particularly...
Clyde Burns
Feb 26, 2024
Clyde "Spider" Burns, 83, of Niota, went home to be with our Lord, Monday night, February 26, 2024 after a brief illness. He was surrounded by his family. Spider was born August 18, 1940 in McMinn County where he has lived his whole life.
He was a Livestock or Cattle man most all his life. He loved putting up hay with...
Margaret McLain
Feb 25, 2024
Charleston, TN - Margaret F. McLain, 87, formerly of Rockland, Maine, passed away peacefully in her home on February 25, 2024, surrounded by her loving daughters and son-in-law.
Margaret was born on December 29, 1936 in Vinalhaven, Maine, the largest of Maine's offshore islands, located in Penobscot Bay. Her parents were the late Guy and Lucy Sawyer and...
