Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries

Charles Howard

Oct 23, 2023

Charles Harold Howard, 97, of Cleveland, TN passed away on October 23, 2023. He was born on October 14, 1926. Charles was a longtime businessman with Cleveland Plumbing Supply, which ultimately became Wholesale Supply Group. His family was most important to him and he loved nothing more than spending time with them. Charles was a lifelong member of Big Spring...

Wanda Duke

Oct 22, 2023

Wanda T Duke, 86, passed away peacefully in her sleep on 10/22/2023. Born and raised in Chattanooga, she graduated in 1955 from Central High School. She married Edward Duke in 1962. She spent most of her career in furniture sales at Jernigan's Furniture and Carpets of Dalton. She had exquisite taste in decor and was trusted by numerous clients as...

Sheila Morris

Oct 22, 2023

In Loving Memory of Sheila Chambers Morris

 

Sheila Chambers Morris, a cherished resident of Calhoun, GA, passed away on October 22, 2023, in Chattanooga, TN, at the age of 69. Sheila was a woman of deep faith, a masterful joke teller, and an unwavering animal lover, with a special bond with her constant companion, her beloved dog, Tiny. Her...

Earl Gentry

Oct 22, 2023

Earl Edward Gentry, 82, of Cleveland, TN passed away on October 22, 2023. He was born on February 07, 1941 to the late Oscar and Marie Gentry.

Earl pastored several churches in Bradley and Polk counties for 52 years. He enjoyed hunting and loved watching Westerns. Above all he was a loving father, grandfather, and great grandfather and...

LaVerne Taylor

Oct 21, 2023

LaVerne Taylor passed away peacefully on October 21, 2023. Throughout her life, she showcased her talents in various art forms, particularly Diamond Art, ceramics, and embroidery. Above all she loved her family dearly and spending time with them was her most favorite pastime.

LaVerne was preceded in death by her loving parents, John F. Green Sr. and Iva Dell Malone...

Edna Shields

Oct 21, 2023

Edna Shields, 72, passed away on October 21, 2023, in Cleveland, TN.

She was a loving and devoted "Nanny" who loved spending time with her children, grandchildren.

Edna is survived by daughters Robbin Swindle and Pam Haggard; 11 grandchildren; 28 great grandchildren; and 4 great great grandchildren; 2 sisters Naomi Prince and Ethelene Graham, brother Jerry Dixon. She also leaves...

Jerry McCamy

Oct 20, 2023

Jerry McCamy passed away peacefully at home and went to be with his Lord on October 20, 2023, in Dalton, GA, at the age of 72.

Jerry loved his family, God, friends, and the great outdoors. He loved to fish, hunt, and camp. He constantly looked for chances to help those in need and if required, he would offer them...

Mark Smith

Oct 20, 2023

Mark Allen Smith

October 20, 2023

Mark was born October 27, 1963, in Shreveport, Louisiana, and passed away on October 20, 2023, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, one week before his 60th birthday. He is preceded in death by his father, Douglas T. Smith and his furry children Max and Baxter. He is survived by his loving wife, Debbie Majors Smith...

Jeremy Haddock

Oct 20, 2023

Jeremy Ray Haddock, 42, of Cleveland, peacefully entered eternal rest surrounded by his loving family on October 20, 2023.

He was preceded in death by his Mamaw Shirley Lemons, Papaw Charles Lemons, Papaw Joe Minge; Grandparents Charlie and Lucille McCormick and Donnie and Janey Tanksley.

He is survived by his loving Wife, Tabitha Haddock of 20 years; adored children, Hailey...

Shelba Jean McClendon Moore

Oct 19, 2023

Shelba Jean McClendon Moore left this world peacefully at the age of 84 on Thursday, October 19, 2023. She will forever be remembered as a woman of boundless love and faith in God.

Jean was born on March 11, 1939, and was preceded in death by her parents, Blutcher and Frankie McClendon. She lost her beloved husband George (Bud) Moore...

Betty Porter

Oct 19, 2023

Betty Sue Porter, a beloved member of the Cleveland community, passed away peacefully on October 19, 2023, at the age of 79. She was born on November 24, 1943, in Old Fort, Tennessee, to her loving parents James and Grace Sampson.

Betty led a fulfilling life, always cherishing the simple joys and making lasting memories. After graduating from Bradley Central...

Jewell Massengale

Oct 19, 2023

In Loving Memory of Jewell Massengale

Jewell Massengale, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on October 19, 2023, at her home in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Born on June 7, 1942, in Birchwood, Tennessee, she was the daughter of Mildred Cranfield and Albert Harwood.

Jewell put her faith in Jesus as her Savior and was a great prayer...

Howard Page

Oct 19, 2023

Howard V. "Smokey" Page, 88, a longtime resident of Athens, TN passed away on Thursday morning, October 19, 2023, in a local healthcare facility. He was born in Hillsboro, Ohio on June 16, 1935, a son of the late Delbert & Rosabelle Page. Howard was an honorable discharge veteran of the United States Air Force.

In addition to his parents,...

Lola Marjamaa

Oct 18, 2023

Obituary for Lola Marie Marjamaa

Lola Marie Marjamaa 92, was born July 24, 1931 in Chattanooga, TN and died Wednesday October 18, 2023 at Hospice House of Chattanooga, TN after a lengthy illness.

 

Lola Marie traveled before eventually settling in Calumet, MI for over fifty years. There she served on the City Council. She and her late husband, Ronald...

Zelda Smith

Oct 18, 2023

Zelda March Smith, 75, of Chattanooga, passed away October 18, 2023, in Chattanooga, TN. She was born March 27, 1948, to the late Zelda M. Smith in Cleveland Ohio.

Zelda was an active activist for African American Rights. She was very smart, loving, and enjoyed thrift shopping.

In addition to her mother, she is preceded in death by her son,...

Patricia Coburn

Oct 18, 2023

Patricia "gammy" Pauline Coburn, age 70, passed away October 18,2023.

She was full of life and love. She loved spending time with family, friends, and attending church. She was a grandma to all, and lived an incredible life.

She was preceded in death by, father George Coburn, mother Mildred Coburn, sister Marcia Coburn, and grandson Tyler Rich.

Patricia is survived...

Charles Cockburn

Oct 18, 2023

Charles Stanley Cockburn, 73, a lifelong resident of Cleveland TN passed away Wednesday afternoon Oct 18, 2023 at home. He was born in Cleveland TN Oct 31, 1949. Charles grew up in Teenga Ga and attended Murray County High School. He became a resident of Cleveland TN after attending Lee College and was employeed at Whites/Coast to Coast Home and...

Ronald Murphy

Oct 17, 2023

Ronald Gordon Murphy, 77, a well-known Realtor in the Cleveland area, passed away on October 17, 2023, in Leesburg, Florida. Born April 9, 1946, he was the son of the late Judge Earle G. Murphy and Norma Murphy.

Ron was a 1964 graduate of Bradley Central High School where he played football and golf. He was active in Boy Scouts...

Curtis Williams

Oct 17, 2023

In Loving Memory of Curtis Lebron Williams Jr.

 

Curtis Lebron Williams Jr., a loving son, brother, father, and friend, passed away on October 17, 2023, in Chattanooga, TN, at the age of 46. Curtis had a profound love for music, and his guitar was his faithful companion on a lifelong musical journey. More than anything, he cherished the time...

Thomas Crockett

Oct 17, 2023

With heavy hearts, we bid farewell to a remarkable man, Thomas Joe Crockett, Sr. of Ten Mile, TN. He was born on March 4, 1940, and passed away peacefully at home on October, 17, 2023.

 

He was a graduate of McMinn County High School in 1958 where he played both football and baseball. He was a talented athlete playing...