Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
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...
Charles Leon Cross
Jul 11, 2023
On July 11, 2023, Charles “Charlie” Leon Cross, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side. He was preceded in death by his parents Isam and Maggie Cross of Cleveland; brothers Herman Cross and Cecil Cross; sisters Helen Rae and Willa Mae “Tootsie” Treatham all of Cleveland and his beloved grand dogs: Missy, Tubba, and Bug.
Left to cherish...
Billy Wayne Holder
Jul 11, 2023
Billy Wayne Holder, 62, of Old Fort, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2023. Billy was born on July 24, 1960, in Cleveland, Tennessee to the late Billy Lamar and Easter Holder.
Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Vance Holder.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory his daughters, Linda (Jonathan) Holder Hayes, and Terra...
Roberta Marie Bartholomew
Jul 11, 2023
Roberta Marie Bartholomew, 71, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2023. Roberta was born on October 1, 1951 in Garnett, Kansas to the late Conrad and Pauline Moyer. Roberta enjoyed sewing, playing Farmville, Facebook, and baking; more than anything she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Along with her parents she was preceded in death...
Clayton Lee Ford
Jul 11, 2023
Clayton Lee Ford, age 71, of Madisonville, Tennessee passed away on July 11, 2023.He was born on February 22, 1952, in Friendsville, TN to the late Joe Ford and Georgia (Purkey) Ford.
Preceded in death by his wife; Karen (Mullins) Ford, siblings; Joe Robert (Sandi) Ford, Charles (Rowena) Ford, Coy Ford, James (Denise) Ford, Evelyn (Ivan) Harmon. He is survived by...
Larry Stanley Shannon
Jul 11, 2023
Larry Shannon, 76, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at his home with his wife by his side. He was born on April 7, 1947.
Larry graduated from Chattanooga City High School in 1965. He played football in high school and at one time tried out for the Atlanta Falcons. He was a lifelong avid Alabama Crimson...
Gary Wyane Wyatt
Jul 11, 2023
Gary Wyane Wyatt, Sr.
Born November 20, 1952
Died July 11, 2023
Age 70 years old
Gary Wyane Wyatt, Sr., has left this earth to spend Eternity with our Lord Jesus Christ on Tuesday, July 11, 2023.
Gary was married to Linda Gail Caldwell Wyatt for 25 years until her death in October 2020. Gary was originally from Louisiana, but had been a long-time resident...
Michael Scott Miller
Jul 11, 2023
Michael “Mike” Scott Miller, 55, of Georgetown, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at a local hospital surrounded by his Open Arms Care family and friends. Mike was born on January 27, 1968, in Morristown, Tennessee to Janice Ann Miller and Everette Strange. Mike lived at Greene Valley Development Center in Greenville, Tennessee from May of 1968 –...
George Daniel Dale
Jul 10, 2023
George Daniel Dale, 67, of Cleveland, TN passed away on July 10, 2023. He was born on April 11, 1956 to the late John William and Dorothy Dale. He enjoyed fishing, playing guitar and singing. He loved anything outdoors.
In addition to his mother and father, he is preceded in death by his sisters Frankie Forgey and Virginia Guffey; niece Connie...
Deborah Louise Daniels-Meadows
Jul 10, 2023
Deborah Louise Daniels-Meadows "Deb" age 54 suddenly passed away on July 10, 2023 at 10:46 pm due to clotting in her lungs. She was born on October 23, 1968 in Loudon TN to Clyde and Effie Meadows. She was married to Steven Daniels who proceeded her in death. Deb had a very caring and loving heart. She had a passion...
