Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Walter Nunnelly
Jul 19, 2023
Walter Nunnelly, 93, of Cleveland, TN passed away on July 19, 2023. He was born on February 16, 1930 to the late Eddie and Sadie Nunnelly. He was a Veteran of the United States Army, serving in the Korean War and retired after 40 years at Bowater. Walter loved working in his two acre garden, seeing his crops grow, and...
Lewis Franklin Harrold Jr.
Jul 19, 2023
Lewis Franklin Harrold Jr. of Cleveland passed away suddenly Wednesday July 19th. He was a lifelong resident of Bradley County.
He was preceded in death by his Father Lewis F Harrold Sr. His mother Mary Harrold, his brother Roy Harrold, great grandson Holland Ratcliff, and great nephew Brent Myers.
He was of Christian faith, a preacher, and member of Crystal River...
Wilma J. Cunningham
Jul 19, 2023
Wilma J. Cunningham passed away on July 19, 2023. She was born on April 29. 1937 to the late John and Annie McGuire.
She loved traveling, especially going on cruises in the Caribbean and camping at Greasy Creek. She loved her family and had special place in her heart for special needs children. She always cared for others, putting them before...
Pamela Thurman
Jul 18, 2023
Pamela Thurman, a woman with a beautiful heart, left this world on July 18,2023, leaving behind a legacy of love and kindness. She touched the lives of many with her warm smile and compassionate nature. She leaves behind two children, Zack(Megan) Thurman and Keisha (Drew) Holman, and four grandchildren, Alexus,Cynthia, Kevin, Wesley, who were the lights of her life.
She was...
Kendall Avery Davis
Jul 18, 2023
Kendall Avery Davis, passed away much too soon, on July 18, 2023. Kendall was a graduate of the school of life, known for his hilarious sense of humor, generous heart, and selfless nature.
Following his high school education, he moved to Nashville for training as a plumber and pipefitter. After that, Kendall became a respected Pipefitter at the Oak Ridge Nuclear...
Ralph Edward Hustad
Jul 17, 2023
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Ralph Edward Hustad, a beloved father, who peacefully departed from this world on July 17, 2023 at the age of 84, at his home in Collegedale, TN. He was surrounded by his loving family during his final moments.
Ralph was born on December 16, 1938 in Madison, Wisconsin to...
Ashley Marie Manrique
Jul 17, 2023
Ashley Marie Manrique, 27, of Dayton, Tennessee, passed away unexpectedly on July 17, 2023. The family is deeply saddened and shocked by her sudden death. Ashley was born on June 6, 1996 in Hayward, California, but spent most of her life in the Dayton area. She was a 2013 graduate of Rhea County High School.
Everyone who knew Ashley knew her...
Patricia Ann Wallace
Jul 17, 2023
Patricia Ann Wallace, 61, of Hixson, passed away July 17, 2023.
Ann attended Hixson High School and worked in the antique business for many years.
She is survived by her parents, Mickey & Patsy Camp; brother Julian (Dusty) Camp; daughters Bonnie (James) Blackwell, Bobbie Wallace, Heather (Cody) Stewart; son Robert (Meghan) Wallace; stepson Grant (Debi) Wallace and 11 grandchildren and 1 great...
Patricia “Patty” Wooten
Jul 17, 2023
Patricia “Patty” Robinson Wooten, 69, of Ooltewah, TN, passed away, July 17, 2023. She was of the Baptist Faith, funny, loving & caring. Patty loved people and taking care of others. She was an excellent cook, loved playing quarter machines, and thrift shopping.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Patricia Crossen Robinson and Jesse Albert Robinson, Sr., both of...
Donna N. Wilson
Jul 17, 2023
Donna Northam Wilson, 69, of Signal Mountain, passed away on July 17th.
She was born in West Palm Beach, FL to the late Deaver and Patricia “Honey” Northam. She loved being around her children and grandchildren and was a faithful member of Lupton Drive Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Bruce. She is...
Deborah Mullican Fairbanks
Jul 16, 2023
Deborah Mullican Fairbanks, 51, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2023. Deborah was born on May 13, 1972 in Chickamauga, Georgia to the late Thomas and Ernestine Mullican.
Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her brother, Allen Mullican.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory her husband, Jerry Fairbanks; and her son, Joseph Fairbanks.
There are...
David Thomas Deeter
Jul 16, 2023
Obituary for David Thomas Deeter
David Thomas Deeter, age 66, a resident of Chattanooga, Tennessee, passed away on July 16, 2023, at his residence in Chattanooga. He was born on January 6, 1957, in Oil City, Pennsylvania, to the late Clifford and Dorothy (Hynes) Deeter.
David lived in the Chattanooga area for two years and had previously resided in Lehigh Acres, FL...
Doris Gill Chambers
Jul 16, 2023
Doris Gill Chambers, age 96, of Cleveland, passed away on July 16, 2023.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Dee Cherry; parents, Malcolm and Anne Gill, brother, Peter Gill; sister, Nancy G. Wren, and many other other relatives and friends.
Doris is survived by her sisters, Eloise G. Norwood and Linda G. Woodlief, of Oxford, NC; son, Frank, of Cleveland;...
Craig Wendell Gaston
Jul 15, 2023
Craig (Lip) Gaston, 62, of Etowah, passed away on July 15, 2023 surrounded by his family.
Craig (Lip) was a part of the construction world for most of his life. He took pride in every job he did. He enjoyed meeting new people a long the way. Craig loved to “talk” to everybody, that’s how he got the name “Lip”. He...
Carolyn Parham
Jul 14, 2023
Our dear mother, Carolyn Ruby Butcher Parham passed away peacefully at her home in Murfreesboro,
Tennessee, on Friday, July 14, 2023, at age 90. She was formerly a resident of Chattanooga and was a
member of Ridgedale Baptist Church.
Carolyn was preceded in death by her devoted and loving husband of 48 years, Richard J. Parham
of Chattanooga, her parents Frank & Ruth Butcher,...
Robert Alan Williams
Jul 13, 2023
Robert Alan "Bob" Williams, born on April 5, 1964, in Chicago, IL, departed this life for his eternal home on July 13, 2023, in Cleveland, TN. Preceded in death by his parents, Mavis Williams Eckert, Robert Earl Williams, and step-brother Shayne Schloesser. Bob lives on in the hearts of his beloved family, and countless lives he touched.
He is survived by...
Billy Gene Gray
Jul 12, 2023
Billy Gene Gray, 74, of Cleveland, TN passed away on July 12, 2023. He was born in Antigo, Wisconsin on December 22, 1949 to the late Hubert and Shirley Gray. Bill was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He taught himself how to play guitar by ear, he loved watching golf and was a huge “Classic” country music...
James Tony Lowery
Jul 12, 2023
Obituary for James Tony Lowery
James Tony Lowery, aged 67, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2023, surrounded by his loving family at Parkridge Hospital in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He was born on January 18, 1956, in Chattanooga to James and Betty (Craig) Lowery.
Tony was a man of strong faith and embraced the Baptist tradition. He found immense pleasure in his favorite...
Nellie Mae Crowe
Jul 12, 2023
Nellie Mae Montgomery Crowe, 94, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, July 12, 2023. Nellie was born on February 7, 1929, in Cleveland, Tennessee to the late Leonard and Bonnie Montgomery. She enjoyed spending time with her family, working in her flowers, and cooking for those she loved. She will be dearly missed by all...
Alvis Leon Smith Jr.
Jul 11, 2023
Obituary for Alvis Leon Smith
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Alvis Leon Smith "Al", 71, of Ringgold, Georgia passed away July 11, 2023, at CHI Memorial Chattanooga, Tennessee. He was born on August 31, 1951, in Chattanooga, Tennessee to Alvis and Evelyn (Stephens) Smith.
He was our loving and devoted husband, father, paw paw, and friend to ALL whose...
