Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Lonnie Lee Harris
May 31, 2023
Lonnie Lee Harris went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. Lonnie was born on June 2, 1959 to the late David and Annie Lou Harris. Lonnie loved life, people, laughing, music, storytelling, outdoor activities, motorcycles, and most of all his family. Lonnie retired from Forest Hills Cemetery after many years of service.
He was preceded in...
Lemuel Stephens Parks
May 31, 2023
Lemuel Stephens Parks (“Steve”) of Cleveland, TN passed away at home on May 31, 2023. He was born on January 23, 1942 to the late Lemuel Alfred Parks and Mary Stephens Parks. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a sister Mary Ann Parks. He was 81 years old and in all those years never ran...
Rev. Charles David King
May 30, 2023
Rev. Charles “Chuck” David King, 88, dedicated husband, loving father, grandfather, and friend to so many, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, May 30, 2023 and now rests in the arms of Jesus.
Chuck (the name most people knew him by), was married to our mom, Lois “Yvonne” King, for 67 years. He graduated from Escanaba High School in the Upper Peninsula of...
James Wade Westerfield
May 30, 2023
Obituary for James Wade Westerfield
James Wade Westerfield, a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, peacefully passed away on May 30, 2023, at Bradley Health and Rehab in Cleveland, Tennessee. He was 77 years old. Born on September 14, 1945, in Indianapolis, Indiana, James was the son of Clarence and Doris (Bough) Westerfield.
James was a proud Vietnam veteran, having served his...
Joyce Anne Gilbert
May 27, 2023
Joyce Anne Wilson Gilbert, beloved daughter, mother, sister, and friend, peacefully passed away on May 27th, 2023, surrounded by her loving daughter Channan Gilbert and her beloved Grace. She was born on November 27th, 1951.
Joyce is survived by her devoted daughter, Channan Gilbert, of Chattanooga Valley. She is also survived by her sisters Patti and DD (Roger), her sister-in-law Debbie...
Roy Wayne Fore
May 27, 2023
Roy Wayne Fore, 76, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2023. Roy was born on March 17, 1947, in Artesia, New Mexico to the late Richard and Pauline Hand Fore.
Along with his parents he was preceded in death by an infant son, Toby Wayne Fore; his brother, David Fore; and nephew, Chad Adamson.
He leaves behind to cherish...
Edwin R. Prichard
May 26, 2023
Edwin R. Prichard of Madisonville, TN, went home to be with the Lord on May 26th, 2023. Ed was born in Montclair, NJ on August 24, 1941 to John H. And Dorothy M. Prichard. He was a Navy corpsman, trained as a medical technologist, and attended Maryville College. Ed lived many places including Utah, Wisconsin, Maryland, New Jersey, and Tennessee....
Don Robert Epperson
May 26, 2023
Don Robert Epperson, 93, of Cleveland and Decatur, TN passed away on May 26, 2023 with
family by his side. He was a resident of this area for most of his life.
As was fitting, he passed close to Memorial Day. He always held Memorial Day in
reverence, as a veteran of the Korean War, and as someone who served with those for
which...
Audra "Faye" Martin
May 26, 2023
Audra “Faye” Martin, age 88, Fort Oglethorpe, GA, passed away on May 26, 2023. She was a resident of the Rossville/Fort Oglethorpe area for 20+ years. She enjoyed playing bingo, doing word searches, coloring, and gardening. Her greatest love was her family and while her family grieves her loss, they take comfort that she is at peace.
She was preceded in...
Leon Crawford Ricker
May 26, 2023
Leon Ricker, 73, of Decatur, TN, passed away on Friday, May 26, 2023. He enjoyed playing cards, reading, and traveling.
He was preceded in death by his father, Daniel Ricker; mother, Lura Ricker; daughter, Carrie Ricker; sister, Lottie Jamerson; and brother, Benny Ricker.
He leaves to treasure his memory his sons, Danny Ricker and Steven Ricker; his daughter, Laurie Bragg; brothers, Henry...
Brenda Price
May 25, 2023
Brenda Price, 79, of McDonald, TN passed away on May 25, 2023. She was born on June 27, 1943 to the late Leonard Stafford and Lela Mae Wilcoxon. Brenda loved working in the garden with her flowers. She loved her family and spending time with them, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
In addition to her mother and father, she is...
Frankie Elkins
May 25, 2023
Frankie Reed Elkins, age 50, of Georgetown, Tennessee, passed away on May 25, 2023, at Tennova of Cleveland, Tennessee. He was born on October 30, 1972, in Cleveland, Tennessee, to Ronald and Edith (Grissom) Elkins.
Frankie was a faithful member of the Baptist faith, finding solace and strength in his spiritual beliefs. He had a deep passion for music and enjoyed...
Frank Clay Parsons Jr.
May 24, 2023
Frank Clay Parsons, aged 80, of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away on May 24, 2023, at Tennova Cleveland, Tennessee. He was born on February 10, 1943, in Ridley Park, Pennsylvania, to Frank and Mary (Copper) Parsons.
Frank was a devout Christian and moved to Cleveland from Asheville, North Carolina, in 1992. He had a zest for life and enjoyed various hobbies, including...
James Creason
May 24, 2023
James (Jim) Creason, 66, of Cleveland, TN entered God’s Kingdom on May 24th, 2023. He was born September 29th, 1956, to Homer & Kathleen Creason in Dayton, Ohio.
Upon graduation from Evans High School in Orlando, FL, Jim hopped on his Harley and traveled the country. During his travels he stopped in Chattanooga, TN to visit family and met the love...
Kenny Frazier Burnette Sr.
May 24, 2023
Kenny Frazier Burnette Sr., 80, of Ooltewah, Tennessee passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2023. Kenny was born on May 11, 1943, in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army.
Kenny was preceded in death by his wife, Glenda Burnette, father, R.L. Burnette; and his mother Margaret Rothwell.
He leaves behind to cherish his son, Kenneth F....
James Edward Monroe
May 23, 2023
James Edward Monroe, aged 56, of Ooltewah, Tennessee, passed away on May 23, 2023, at his residence in Ooltewah, Tennessee. He was born on July 25, 1966, in East Ridge, Tennessee, to Raymond and Charlotte (Gas) Monroe.
James, a proud Native American biker, embraced his heritage and called the area his home for the past five years. He had a passion...
Dianne H. Reed
May 23, 2023
Dianne H. Reed, 80, of Riceville, TN, passed away Tuesday, May 23, 2023. She was married to Gerald E. Long, he survives. She is also survived by two children, Blair R. (Leslie) Stanley and Annette (Paul) Sepich, several grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Cremation rites have been accorded with Companion Funeral Service. At this time, there will be no services.
James Edward Young
May 22, 2023
James “Jim” Edward Young, 77, of Etowah, TN passed away on Monday, May 22, 2023. He is now walking the streets of gold. He was an electrician and retired from Johns Manville. Jim had a tremendous love for history, the Civil War, and Robert E. Lee. He portrayed Robert E. Lee in many different states and had several reenactments on...
Roberta Ileane Shoemate
May 22, 2023
Obituary for Roberta Ileane Shoemate
Roberta Ileane Shoemate, a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, passed away on May 22, 2023, at the age of 84, surrounded by her family at her residence in Dayton, Tennessee. She was born on March 8, 1939, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late George and Lillian Braam (nee Protzer). Roberta resided in the Dayton area...
Dorothy Elizabeth Thornton
May 22, 2023
Obituary for Dorothy Elizabeth Thornton
Dorothy Elizabeth Thornton, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2023, at the age of 97, surrounded by her loved ones at CHI Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga, Tennessee. She was born on December 31, 1925, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, to the late Roy and Belle Thompson (nee Lawson).
Dorothy was a woman of deep...
