Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries

Timothy Diaz

Sep 20, 2023

 

Timothy Rudolph Diaz age 64, of Englewood, Tennessee passed Timothy Rudolph m Diaz age 64, of Englewood, Tennessee passed away on Thursday, September 20, 2023. Timothy was born December 2, 1959, in Odessa, TX. Timothy was a Christian and loved life, people, surfing, gardening, he was a dreamer.

He was preceded in death by his Father James Diaz, Mother...

Bobbie Queen

Sep 20, 2023

Bobbie Mary Ellen Renfro Callahan Queen, 90, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, while at home surrounded by her family in Calhoun, TN. She was born in Fayetteville, TN on April 7, 1933, to Whitney Dance Renfro and Mary Connie Sawyer. She had bright blue eyes, an infectious laugh, loving heart, and radiant smile. She was of the...

Janice Cash

Sep 20, 2023

Janice Marie Cash, who was born on January 30, 1959, in Cleveland, TN, passed away peacefully in the same town on September 20, 2023. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, and devoted caretaker who never failed to put others before herself. Janice spent delightful hours engaging in online contests and connecting with people over social media, especially on Facebook.

She...

Dale Welch

Sep 19, 2023

Dale Trenton Welch, 63, of Maryville, passed away on September 19, 2023 at UT Medical Center. He was born on January 30, 1960 in Maryville to the late Lloyd and Ruby Welch.

Dale was a member of Anchor of Hope Church and was a Christian. He played drums at the church. His favorite thing was to play drums and sit...

Michelle Maxwell

Sep 19, 2023

Leanna Michelle Calhoun Maxwell, 53, of Cleveland, passed away on September 19, 2023. Born in Cleveland on September 26, 1969, Michelle was born to Jeanie and Max Calhoun. Michelle had a larger than life personality that paralleled her enormous heart and love for people. She was bold and encouraging, and cared deeply and passionately for her family, especially her three...

Rebecca Wood

Sep 19, 2023

Rebecca S. Wood, age 85, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, in the care of Hearth Hospice of Chattanooga, surrounded by her family. She was born February 2, 1938, in Newton County, Mississippi, to the late Rev. John Clark Sansing and Myrtice Nelson Sansing. She earned a degree in education from Mississippi College in 1960, following her graduation...

Robert Ramey

Sep 19, 2023

Robert Luther Ramey "Chalk Eye" lifelong resident of Birchwood, TN. Passed away peacefully on September 19, 2023, at his home. Mr. Ramey was born in Layfette, Georgia. He was the son of the late Luther Ramey and Myrtle Frye Ramey. Robert was of the Baptist faith and was a member of the Gamble Road Baptist Church. He was a carpenter...

Leo Goins

Sep 19, 2023

Leo Rex Goins, 93, passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at his son's home in Georgetown, Tennessee. Leo retired from the Southern Railway after a long career.

 

He is survived by his son, Terry Wayne Goins; and his sister, Faye Sain Giddens.

 

There will be a private memorial service at Lakewood Memorial Gardens East at a later...

Shayne Walker

Sep 18, 2023

Shayne Edward Walker, of Athens, passed away unexpectedly and far too soon on Monday, September 18, 2023. He was 47 years old.

Shayne was born December 15, 1975 in Cleveland, TN. He spent his life in McMinn County. Though he didn't have a formal or traditional career, if it had a motor-he could drive it, run it or fix it....

Charles Queen

Sep 18, 2023

Charles Emmett Queen, 83, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away on Monday, September 18, 2023. Charles was born on September 15, 1940, in Cleveland, Tennessee to the late Earl and Hazel Knight. He was a dedicated member of the Echoes of Mercy Baptist Church. Charlie loved the lord and always talked about him. He was apart of 2 mission trips to...

Pamela Kite-Powell

Sep 18, 2023

Pamela Elaine Kite-Powell,79, passed away September 18, 2023, in Chattanooga, TN, surrounded by her family. She was born March 8, 1944, to the late Stephen & Elaine Kite-Powell, in Madison, Indiana.

Pamela worked as the Corporate Secretary/Executive Director of Franklin Design Group in Chattanooga, TN; Executive Director of Dallas Branch of the American Institute of Architects, Dallas, TX; Executive Secretary...

Kaye Smallwood

Sep 17, 2023

Nancy (Kaye) Shock Smallwood went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 17 2023.

Kaye was a Charter member of Fairview Baptist Church and a present member of

Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church. Kaye was active in UMW group, food pantry, youth Basketball Programs and sang in the Choir.

Kaye attended McMinn County High School, was trained and worked...

Carolyn Goins

Sep 17, 2023

Carolyn Sue Goins, 66, a resident of Cleveland, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, surrounded by her loving family, at her home.

Carolyn was born in Cleveland and was the daughter of the late Richard and Zeda Tanksley. Survivors include her husband of 50 years, Randy Goins; daughter; Tisha Goff; grandchildren, Ashley Perry and Braylin Holder, and great-granddaughter, Paisley...

John Norris

Sep 17, 2023

John Earl Norris, 83, of Athens, TN, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2023. John was born on December, 17, 1939 to John L. and Nora Harris Norris in McMinn County, TN. He was self-employed, venturing in dairy farming, trucking and investing. He loved to travel, play golf, ride his motorcycle and enjoy his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

John was preceded...

Pearlie Browder

Sep 16, 2023

Pearlie Mae Browder

Born: December 8th, 1941

Died: September 16th, 2023

A devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Pearlie Mae Browder lived a life full of love and care for her family.

She was preceded in death by her infant son, her youngest son Bobby Ray Browder; her parents, John William Dale and Dorothy Hicks Dale; her brother, George Dale;...

Susan Bollinger

Sep 16, 2023

 

Susan Ann Segars - Bollinger, 08/05/1967 - 09/16/2023, of Rossville, GA, was born in Reading, PA to her late mother, Mary Jane Segars, and late father, Herbert Segars. Sue, as she preferred to be addressed, enjoyed a successful career as a truck driver of 19 years, seeing 47 of 50 U.S. states. She was a respected volunteer firefighter at...

Betty Cheatham

Sep 16, 2023

In Loving Memory of Betty Cheatham

 

Betty Cheatham, a vibrant and spirited soul, departed this world on September 16, 2023, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, at the age of 83. Betty was a devoted member of the Jehovah's Witness faith and had an unwavering passion for sharing her faith with anyone willing to listen. Her life was filled with joy, laughter,...

Earl "Eddie" Randolph

Sep 16, 2023

Eddie Randolph, 69, of Cleveland passed away Saturday September 16th at his home. Following his wishes, there will not be a viewing or a funeral.

He is preceded in death by his father Earl Randolph, mother Gracie Newsome, sister Brenda Moore and his wife Sharon Randolph.

Survivors are brother Michael W. Randolph, half brother Danny "Bennie" Murphy, half sister Nancy...

Ruth Smith

Sep 16, 2023

In Loving Memory of Ruth Smith

Ruth Smith, a beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on September 16, 2023, at the age of 81, in Wildwood, Georgia. She was born on February 22, 1942, in Jacksonville, Florida, to Walter Everhart and Inez Everhart. Ruth's life was a testament to her enduring love for family and her...

Brenda Maynor

Sep 16, 2023

Brenda Maynor, 75, passed away on September 16, 2023. In honor of Brenda's wishes, there will be no viewing or service. She is preceded in death by her parents Clyde and Ida Mae Sharp, her brother Floyd Gene Sharp, and by her ex-husband Burch Maynor. She is survived by her only son, Robert Maynor. You are encouraged to share a...