Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Kelly Scott
Aug 28, 2023
Kelly Roy Scott of Madisonville passed from this life on August 28 2023. He was born on September 8th 1968 to Larry Scott and Zola Boring. He was preceded in death By his parents and Joyce Scott.
Kelly is survived by his wife Holly Scott, Step Son Joey Kelley and Daughter in law Whitney Kelley, Step Daughter Brooke Davis...
Sheree Callaway
Aug 28, 2023
Sheree Lynne Callaway passed away in her home surrounded by loved ones on August 28, 2023. She was a loving wife, sister, mother to three children and grandmother to four. She will be remembered for her strong spirit and dedication to those she loved. She was an accomplished professional at Merrill Lynch and a scholar in all things. She loved...
Ryan Kidd
Aug 27, 2023
Ryan "RJ" Joseph Kidd Sr., 48, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away from a motorcycle accident on August 27, 2023.
He was born on April 23, 1975 to Ronald Gene Kidd Sr. and Cynthia Barger in Fontana, California.
RJ enjoyed spending time and reconnecting with his family and friends, fishing, motorcycles, and of course the Georgia Bulldogs! If you...
Winford Hooper
Aug 27, 2023
Winford Franklin Hooper, 83 met Jesus face to face on August 27, 2023 after a 3 1/2 year battle with cancer. A long time resident of Ooltewah and was a member of Collegedale Community Church and the Helping Hands Ministry. He retired from the City of Chattanooga as manager of Traffic Control after 32 years of service. He was a...
Cynthia Strickland
Aug 27, 2023
Cynthia Lorena "Rena" Strickland, age 60 of Cleveland, TN passed away from this life to be with her Heavenly Father on Sunday August 27, 2023. She was born on July 15, 1963 to Benny and Frances Hickman of Georgetown, TN. She was an Employee at Advanced Photographic Solutions in Cleveland, TN. She was a member of Gum Springs Baptist Church...
Sandra Conroy
Aug 27, 2023
Sandra Conroy, born Sandra Lynn Sullivan on May 6, 1968, passed away on August 27 at her home in Cleveland, TN, after a seven-year fight with ovarian cancer.
She is survived by husband Paul Conroy, children Joseph, Thomas, and Margaret Conroy, all of Cleveland; parents Thomas and Margaret Sullivan of Knoxville, TN; sister Cynthia Davies (Glenn) of Brisbane, Australia; and...
Joshua Dishaw
Aug 26, 2023
Joshua E. Scott Dishaw, 35, of Chatsworth, Georgia passed away unexpectedly on August 26, 2023. He loved spending time with his son, gaming, and spending time with his family friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, Joshua Scott Dishaw; his brother, Daniel Paul Dishaw; and his grandparents, Jeanne and Paul Woods.
Joshua leaves behind to cherish his memory...
Steve Silvers
Aug 26, 2023
Carl "Steve" Silvers, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away on Saturday, August 26, 2023. Steve was born on July 3, 1954, in Cleveland, Tennessee to the late Clyde and Velma Silvers. Steve had many hobbies including hunting, fishing, shooting and collecting guns, riding his motorcycles, and reading western novels.
Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his siblings,...
James Keith
Aug 26, 2023
James Walter Keith, III, 38, of Birchwood, TN, passed away August 26, 2023. Born March 28, 1985, to James W. Keith,II & Jennifer Keith and of the Baptist faith.
James loved to go fishing, play video games, animals, drawing, poems, gardening, and woodworking. He had an amazing smile and would help anyone.
James is preceded in death by his...
James Gordon Gann
Aug 26, 2023
James Gordon Gann of Etowah passed from this life on 8/26/23 after a lengthy illness. He was born on September 20, 1936, to William Howard and Madeline Elizabeth Gann. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother William “Buddy” Gann. He is survived by the love of his life, his wife of 60 years Rosella, his...
Edith Kidd Clore Torbett
Aug 26, 2023
Edith Kidd Clore Torbett, born Edith Alene Keller September 17, 1947, passed away August 26, 2023, at the age of 75. She was preceded in death by her parents George and Juanita (Crabtree) Keller, Son Keith Sellars, late husband Larry Kidd, and late husband Michael Clore.
She is survived by husband Stanley Torbett, son Kent (Tammy) Sellars, daughter, Karen...
Robert Prince
Aug 25, 2023
Robert "Tracy" Prince, 53, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Friday evening, August 25, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Cleveland, TN on July 17, 1970. Tracy was an over the road truck driver for most of his life. He of the Baptist faith and a member of Fellowship Baptist Church...
Junior Willis
Aug 25, 2023
In Loving Memory of Junior Darial Willis
Junior Darial Willis, beloved brother and kind-hearted soul, passed away on August 25, 2023, in Cleveland, TN, at the age of 68. Born on September 21, 1954, in his beloved hometown, Cleveland, Junior's passing leaves a void in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.
Junior embraced the simple joys of...
Gary Kimber
Aug 24, 2023
Gary (Clark) Alan Kimber, aged 67, passed away on Wednesday, August 23rd, 2023 after a long battle with cancer. Clark passed away at the Erlanger Baroness Hospital in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He was born in Wayne County, MI to the late Gerald Kimber and Carol Foster. He served in the U.S. Army in the late 70's into the early 80's and...
Valerie Jorgensen
Aug 24, 2023
Valerie Joyce Jorgensen, a beloved daughter, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2023, at her residence in Ooltewah, TN. Valerie loved Disney, music, photography, traveling, and gourmet cooking.
Survived by her loving parents, Hugo R. Jorgensen (father) and Marlene Kreidler (mother), James Arnold McKamey (Stepfather), sister, Vanessa Jorgensen, and a host of family and friends.
The...
Ronald Sellers
Aug 24, 2023
Ronald Vance Sellers Sr., age 97 of Cleveland TN, passed away peacefully at LifeCare of Cleveland on Thursday, August 24, 2023, going home to his Lord & Savior Jesus Christ after a brief illness. He was a devoted Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather, Uncle, Great Uncle, Brother, friend, and mentor to all his beloved family.
He was preceded in death...
Patricia Gail Tracey Collins
Aug 24, 2023
Patricia Gail Tracy Collins, 81, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on August 24th, 2023 at her home. Pat was born January 4, 1942 a daughter of the late Frank and Gertrude Tracy. Patricia graduated from Bradley Central High School and she worked for 42 years for the Cleveland City School System. She was also the owner...
Cynthia Courtney
Aug 23, 2023
Cynthia "Cindy" Ann Courtney, 59, of East Ridge, TN, passed away August 23, 2023 after a battle with cancer. She was born April 11, 1964, to the late Clyde Jennings McDonald & Althea Rowland McDonald. Cindy grew up in East Ridge, TN, went to East Ridge High School, and attended Philadelphia Baptist Church. She has resided in Fort Oglethorpe and...
Joseph "Joey" Ernest Taylor
Aug 23, 2023
Joseph Earnest Taylor III passed away on Wednesday afternoon, August 23, at Tennova hospital in Cleveland, TN after a long stay. His wife, Robin Whitehead Taylor and son, Lawrence Harrison Taylor, held him in their hearts as they let him go.
He was born September 26, 1947 to Virginia Johnson Taylor and Joseph Earnest Taylor II. He was the oldest...
Debra Joplin
Aug 23, 2023
In Loving Memory of Debra Joplin
Debra Joplin, a devoted Christian, was called to her eternal home on August 23, 2023, in Ringgold, GA, surrounded by the love of her family and friends. She was 60 years old.
Born on November 15, 1962, in Fort Oglethorpe, GA, Debra's life journey was marked by her unwavering faith and...
