Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Glen Reagan
Sep 28, 2023
Glen Harrison Reagan, 85, of Georgetown, TN went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Thursday, September 28, 2023 with his wife by his side. He is preceded in death by two daughters Glenda and Debra Reagan, his parents Lloyd and Nola Reagan, two sisters Grace Dumas and Becky Johnson. He is survived by his loving wife of 35...
Walter Onopa
Sep 27, 2023
In Loving Memory of Walter Robert Onopa
June 19, 1964 - September 27, 2023
Walter Robert Onopa, affectionately known as Wally, left this world on September 27, 2023, at the age of 59. He was preceded in death by his two beloved grandchildren, Braylee and Ezra Caraway.
Wally is survived by his devoted spouse, Kelly Onopa, and their three...
Rita Myrick
Sep 27, 2023
Rita Newberry-Myrick, 67, of Hixson, Tennessee passed away on Wednesday, September 27, 2023. She was born in Sequatchie County on October 6, 1955, to the late Robert Lee and Wilma Katherin Newberry. Rita loved cheering on her favorite team, the Tennessee Vols.
Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her brother, Dale Newberry; Child, Kendra Hicks; and...
Mildred "Susie" Watson
Sep 27, 2023
Mildred "Susie" Watson, born September 29, 1947, passed away peacefully in her hometown of Cleveland, TN, on September 27, 2023. Known for her deep love for her family and children, Mildred was a cherished mother, grandmother, and friend. She was the daughter of the late Virginia and William West, and sister to the late John and Jimbo Hall. She is...
Barbara Upchurch
Sep 27, 2023
Barbara Ellen Upchurch, 76, of Dayton Tennessee passed away peacefully on September 27, 2023 at Life Care Center of Rhea County.
She was preceded by her parents, Walter and Edith Upchurch, her brothers, Timothy and Gene Upchurch, her sister, Brenda Upchurch, her son James Upchurch and granddaughter Amanda Upchurch.
She is survived by two brothers, Daniel and Harley Upchurch; grandchildren,...
Verline Everhart
Sep 26, 2023
Verline "Jack" Everhart Jr., age 53 of Riceville, TN, passed away suddenly Tuesday evening, September 26, 2023. He was born at the old Epperson Hospital on January 6, 1970 in McMinn County.
He was the son of the late Jack and Jearlding Everhart and was preceded in death by his brother, L.C. Everhart; grandparents, Todd and Virena Jennings of...
Thomas Cooke
Sep 26, 2023
Thomas Samuel Cooke (65), of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away on September 26, 2023.
Thomas, fondly known as Tom, was born to J. D. and Helen Cooke, on May 6, 1958, in Cleveland, Tennessee. He was an electrician who loved fishing, riding his motorcycle and spending time with his family. Tom was a great father and an avid Tennessee Vols...
Mark Holder
Sep 26, 2023
Mark James Holder went to his heavenly home on Tuesday September 26, 2023. He was the beloved son of Daniel and Sandra Holder. Mark was born February 6, 1973. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, James Ponder and Martha Brown Anderson and John Mark and Euna Ratcliff Holder. He was named after both his grandfathers.
Mark was a...
Henry Spears
Sep 25, 2023
Tom Spears, age 77, of Soddy Daisy, TN, immediately followed his wife of just shy of 50 years, into the arms of Jesus. His broken heart couldn't bear to be without his sweetheart.
Tom was born in Jacksonville, Florida, to the late Charles and Catherine Spears. Growing up with an immense love for trains, Tom spent the happiest days of...
Sara Reece
Sep 25, 2023
In Loving Memory of Sara Maude Reece
Sara Maude Reece, a beloved member of the Gainesville, GA community, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2023, at the age of 89. She was born on January 12, 1934, in Gainesville, GA, to the late William Hoyt Ledford and Mattie Jones Ledford.
Sara dedicated her life to knowledge and literature, earning her...
Patti Amos
Sep 24, 2023
DOB November 4th, 1959 - DOD September 24th, 2023
Patti Garlene Amos, age 63 of Athens, TN, has joined her daughters Amy Michelle and Sarah Marie in heaven. Patti passed away on Sunday, September 24th, 2023 at UT medical center.
She is survived by her loving and devoted spouse Michael Amos, Daughter's Ashley Black, and Lauren Coffey, and Stepdaughter Jessica...
Raymond Eller
Sep 24, 2023
Raymond Edward Eller, Jr., 64, of Cleveland passed away on September 24, 2023. He was born in Newport, RI and had been a resident of Cleveland for the past 40 years. He loved watching the Atlanta Braves and Tennessee Vols, spending time with his family, and tending to his garden.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 39...
Jason Mullins
Sep 24, 2023
Jason Lee "Cajun" Mullins, born March 26, 1985 in Monroe, Louisiana, passed away in Dalton, Georgia on September 24, 2023.
Jason was a devoted husband, father, son, and uncle. Those left to cherish his memory include his adoring wife, Sarah; his sons, Maddox and Keegan; his daughter, Ella; his parents, Joseph and Kimberly; his sister, Carol Garrett; his nephews, Nathaniel...
Rudy McBrearty
Sep 24, 2023
Rudy Leo McBrearty, age 66, of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away, surrounded by loved ones on September 24, 2023. He was born on March 5, 1957 in Cornwall, Ontario Canada to Leo Phillip McBrearty and Dorrie Thompson McBrearty. Rudy moved to South Florida in 1993 and in 2017 moved to Cleveland TN to be closer to family. He was a beloved...
Jacqueline Bardin
Sep 23, 2023
Jaqueline Darlene Bardin, 66, passed away September 23, 2023, in Chattanooga, TN. She was born May 12, 1957, to the late Wallace Eugene Davis & Betty Jean Davis, in Torrance, California. Jaqueline was a loving wife, mother, and friend to many. She loved the pool.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her sister Jeanne Cools....
Clay McNeese
Sep 23, 2023
Dr. Clay McKinley McNeese, Jr. has entered into to his eternal reward. He was born to Clay & Inez McNeese on May 29, 1945. He volunteered for military service during the Vietnam Conflict and served as a Sergeant in the U.S. Army. He was married on October 8, 1966 to the love of his life, Glenda Grace Bell McNeese, for...
William Faulk
Sep 23, 2023
William "Bill" Faulk, age 91, a resident of Cleveland passed away Saturday, September 23, 2023 at Tennova Healthcare of Cleveland.
He was born October 18, 1931 in Paragould, AR to John Harry and Pauline Duty Faulk. In addition to his parents, he was preceded by a son, William Allen Faulk.
Survivors include his daughter, Vicki Golden and husband Randall of...
Lynville Duncan
Sep 23, 2023
Lynville David Duncan, 70, of Dalton, Ga passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2023. David was born on April 24, 1953, in Oneida, TN to the late Hubert and Bernice Duncan. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family and friends. David spent many years of his life doing missionary work and serving the Lord.
Along with his...
Kenneth Buckner
Sep 23, 2023
Kenneth Buckner, a devoted Tennessee Vols fan and hardworking roofer, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2023, in his home in Ooltewah, TN. Born on February 7, 1960, in Chattanooga, TN, Kenneth was a true southern gentleman with a heart full of love and a passion for his family and his team.
With a strong work ethic, Kenneth dedicated many...
Rae Reta Peel
Sep 22, 2023
Rae Reta Peel, age 83, passed away on September 22, 2023.
Rae Reta Meyers was born in the Borough of Manhattan, New York, NY, on January 28, 1940, to David Leopold Meyers and Marion Agnes (Silverstein) Meyers. She moved with her family to Atlanta before the age of 2. For High School, she attended Forest Lake Academy in Florida, and...
