Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
William Clarence Merritt, Jr.
Jun 25, 2023
On Sunday, June 25th, 2023, McDonald, Tennessee, resident William Clarence Merritt Jr. (90) passed away peacefully at home from natural causes. Clarence was born in Pennsylvania on March 17th, 1933, to William C. Merritt and Alice Marguerite (Flinn) Merritt, the youngest of 3 children.
Clarence enlisted in the U.S. Navy at 17 and first served on the USS Olmsted (APA 188)...
Deborah Ann Cavett Cameron
Jun 25, 2023
Deborah Ann Cavett Cameron, Debby, born in Cleveland, TN, January 19, 1952 to Albert and Gladys Cavett.
Debby passed away Sunday, June 25, 2023.
Preceded in death are her parents, sisters: Betty Newton, Barbara Austin, Linda Keys; brother: Donald Cavett, 2 nephews, one niece.
Loved ones left to miss her: son, Joshua Cameron, grandchildren: Emma Cameron, Kade Cameron, Brooke Cameron. Many nieces and...
Gloria Ellen Roberts
Jun 24, 2023
Gloria Ellen Roberts, 69, passed away on Saturday June 24, 2023, and is now rejoicing in heaven. Born on November 30, 1958, to John and Eileen Craighead (McCabe). She is preceded in death by her siblings Virginia Herrell and Glenn Craighead. She is survived by her daughter Samantha Chavis(Freddie), grandchildren Dakota Shook and Cheyenne Adcox, siblings Charlotte Roberts, and David...
David Friar
Jun 24, 2023
David Friar, 71, passed away June 24, 2023. Born February 8, 1952.
Preceded in death by his father, mother, and brother.
Survived by his spouse, Gloria Friar; sons, Tim Friar and Kevin Friar; sister, Pat Walker; brother, Bill Friar; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
Lucinda Summers Smith
Jun 24, 2023
Back in the early ‘70s, when she was teaching preschoolers, word on the street (at least in her classroom) was that “Miss Cinda knows ALL”. Whether or not the child who coined this term was being completely accurate, this we comprehend for sure: Lucinda (Cinda) Summers Smith knew the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of the...
Trampus Garrett
Jun 24, 2023
Trampus Garrett, husband, a beloved son, brother, father, "Poppy," and friend, passed away on June 24, 2023, at the age of 59. His departure leaves a void in the lives of those who were fortunate to have known him. Trampus was an individual who cherished his family and the joy they brought him.
Trampus was preceded in death by his father,...
David Benton Boles
Jun 22, 2023
Reverend David Benton Boles passed away Thursday, June 22, 2023 surrounded by family in bittersweet rejoicing. Along with The Heavenly Father, Rev. David Boles has joined his wife, Lillian Ruth Boles; daughter, Nancy Susan Boles; brother, Bethel Kenneth Boles; mother, Roenia Evelyn Presley; father, Charles Arthur Boles, daughter-in-law, Sandra Dale Boles, in their eternal home. Left to uphold David's memory...
Becky Lyn Gray
Jun 21, 2023
Becky Lyn Gray, 68, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. Becky was born on July 14, 1954 in Marion, Illinois to the late James “Bud” and Melva “Nadine” Moore.
She loved working with kids. She is known to hundreds of Bradley County residents as the lovable Miss Becky. Miss Becky was the long time program director for...
Martha Lowe Frank
Jun 21, 2023
Martha Frank, 80, passed away June 21, 2023. She was born March 31, 1943, in Murfreesboro, TN to the late Clayton Anderson & Glady’s Dale Anderson, and of the Christian faith. Martha loved cooking, soap operas and lifetime movies, sewing, and pretty much did it all. She was very funny, strong willed, loving, and devoted to her family. Martha was...
Delores Ann Eaves
Jun 21, 2023
Delores Ann Eaves
September 9, 1936 – June 21, 2023
Beloved wife, mother, and mamaw to many. A woman who loved well and was well-loved. Delores Ann Eaves, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, passed peacefully on June 21, 2023, at the age of 86, surrounded by her loving family.
She was preceded in death by the love of her life, Percy Eaves; mother...
Claretta Ellen Holt
Jun 20, 2023
Claretta Ellen Holt, a vibrant and spirited individual, passed away on June 20, 2023, at the age of 34, in Athens, Tennessee. Born on June 25, 1988, in Knoxville, Tennessee, she brought joy and laughter to the lives of those around her. Claretta was the beloved daughter of Tim Holt and Leatha (Lewis) Holt.
Claretta will always be remembered for her...
Carla Ann Hayes
Jun 20, 2023
Our Mother, Carla Hayes of Benton, passed away on June 20, 2023. She had a long battle with cancer and is finally at rest. Carla was born on September 3, 1970. She was a strong woman who loved her family. She enjoyed watching children and sewing. She will be deeply missed by all who were fortunate enough to know her.
Carla...
Edgar W. Schock
Jun 20, 2023
Edgar W. Schock, 89 of Chattanooga Tennessee, passed away on June 20th, 2023. Ed served in the U.S Navy during the Korean War on the USS Keosanqua.
He retired from Southern Railway with over 40 years of service. After retirement Ed took up bicycle riding and rode many miles in the Chattanooga and Ringgold GA area and made it a point...
Teresa Darlene Henderson
Jun 19, 2023
Teresa Darlene Henderson, 65, of Athens. Tn went to be with Jesus on June 19, 2023. Darlene was born on March 13, 1958 in Decatur, Tn to Lawton Hoyle and Myrtle Mae Bunch. She was a 40 year owner of and dog groomer at Country Pet Kennels. She loved to work in her flower and vegetable gardens, cook for her...
Loyd Franklin Albritton
Jun 19, 2023
Loyd Franklin Albritton passed away after a short illness at his home on June 19, 2023 in McDonald. He was 87 years old. He was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Marion Virginia Roark Albritton, and his parents, Asa William Albritton and Maude Ella Maddux Albritton. Also, by his brother, Dr. John Thomas Albritton of Signal Mountain.
He...
Mary Lou Coffey
Jun 19, 2023
Mary Lou Coffey, 76, of Ocoee, TN passed away on June 19, 2023. She was born on March 4, 1947 to the late Charles and Ella Mae Allen. Mary enjoyed spending time with the people she loved, whether it was in person or talking to them on the phone. She also enjoyed watching game shows and enjoying her morning cup...
Donald Robert Crowder
Jun 19, 2023
In Loving Memory of Donald Robert Crowder
April 19th, 1953 - June 19th, 2023
Donald (Bobby) Robert Crowder, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, peacefully went to be with the Lord on June 19th, 2023, surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. His unwavering faith in God and the strength he derived from his Christian beliefs...
Brett Maverick Erlewine
Jun 19, 2023
Brett Maverick Erlewine 48 of Knoxville, TN went peacefully to go be with Lord on Monday June 19, 2023 at Beverly Park Place. Brett was born October 4, 1974 in Marion, OH, to the Late Harry Junior Erlewine and Candie Oldaker. He was a member of Christ the Rock Church of God, located in Knoxville Tennessee. Brett enjoyed cooking, traveling...
Patricia Gayle Harvey
Jun 19, 2023
Patricia Gayle Harvey, 42, passed away June 19, 2023, in Chattanooga, TN. She was of the Church of God faith. Patricia was a loving person and had a heart of gold to help everybody. She enjoyed playing with her dog, riding in the mud with her brother, and helping with her nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by her sister, Ginger...
Alex Taylor Ahrens
Jun 19, 2023
Alex Taylor Ahrens, 66
Born 4/24/57 in Valley Stream, New York. A native New Yorker that became a true cowboy in 2000 when he and Colleen, his bride of 41 years, moved the family to Tennessee. Alex loved his boots and hats and was in his true element in TN. He had three beautiful children Allison (Steve), Kyle (Kristine) and Jaclyn...
