Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Christopher Randolph Truelove
May 4, 2023
Christopher (Randy) Truelove, 69, of Cleveland, passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2023.
Randy was a lifelong resident of Cleveland, was a graduate of Bradley Central High School, was a United States Army and National Guard veteran with 13 years of service, and was a member of Cedar Springs Baptist Church. He retired from Westvaco after twenty-three years.
Randy loved camping and...
Donald Gaudette
May 3, 2023
Donald Gaudette, passed away May 3, 2023, in Sweetwater, TN. He was of the Christian faith and a member of Catalyst church in Jericho Vermont. He loved fishing, was creative with his hands, liked camping, working the land, and caring for others.
He is preceded in death by his father, Norris Gaudette; mother, Lena Gaudette; sister, Donna; brother, Lawrence Joe Gaudette;...
Ola Mae Mcquerns
May 3, 2023
Ola Mae McQuerns, age 80, of Georgetown, Tennessee, passed away on May 3, 2023, at Decatur Wellness and Rehab in Decatur, Tennessee, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on November 30, 1942, in Haywood County, North Carolina, to Harold and Glenna (Smith) Murray.
Ola Mae was a remarkable woman who lived life to the fullest. She had a passion...
Sonja Luckie
May 3, 2023
Sonja Luckie, 80, a beloved wife, mother, and sister, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2023, in Cleveland, TN. Born on November 28, 1942, in Chicago, IL, she was the daughter of the late Motee and Carrie Thurston. She is also preceded in death by her two children Richard Luckie and Linda Luckie. She is survived by her devoted husband...
Lynda Gayle Murray Lyles
May 3, 2023
On Wednesday, May 3, 2023, our precious mother joined her beloved husband, her parents, and her brother at the feet of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ after a brief illness.
Lynda was born on February 27, 1943, in Chattanooga, Tennessee to the late Herbert William and Florine Bennett Murray. Before moving to Cleveland Lynda was a longtime resident of East...
Gilbert Allen Wicker
May 2, 2023
Gilbert Allen Wicker, 84, a longtime resident of Decatur, TN passed away on Tuesday morning, May 2, 2023 in an Athens, TN hospital. He was born in Athens on June 9, 1938 a son of the Paul & Daisy Wicker. He was a graduate of McMinn County High School and retired from Thomas and Betts. Gilbert was a faithful member...
Ricky Mccoy
May 2, 2023
Ricky McCoy walked into his heavenly home on Tuesday, May 2, 2023. He was surrounded by his loving wife of 48 years, Rhonda, and his sons Chris and Scott.
He was a supervisor at Magic Chef for many years. He loved watching the Vols, Westerns, and being surrounded by family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, Rick McCoy,...
Patricia Ann Goins
May 1, 2023
Patricia Ann Goins, 75, died Monday, May 1, 2023, at her home in Cleveland with her family by her side.
Patricia was born May 24,1947 in Cleveland, Tennessee. She loved playing with her chickens and cats. She was a member of SENNA. She was a devoted mother and a devoted Christian.
Patricia survived by her children Candy Barfield, Nina Wagner, special daughter...
Louise Kennedy
May 1, 2023
Louise Kennedy, 97, passed away on May 1, 2023, in Chattanooga, TN. She was born on September 9, 1925, to the late Grover and Pearl Starnes. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, William T. Kennedy, and her son, Darrell Eachus.
Louise is survived by her daughter-in-law, Diane Eachus, her adoring grandsons, Tim Eachus (Libby), Mike Eachus (Victoria), and...
Carson Steven Leach
May 1, 2023
Carson Steven Leach, 72, of Cleveland, TN passed away on May 1, 2023. He was born on December 21, 1950 to the late Charles Martin Leach and Anna Ruth Curtis Leach. Steve enjoyed playing golf and huge fan of the Tennessee Vols. Earlier in life he was very involved with the Make-A-Wish foundation. He was a Veteran of the United...
Jakob Ian Hehir
May 1, 2023
Jakob Ian Hehir lost his battle to Fentanyl in the wee hours on May 1, 2023. Anyone who knew Jake knew his love for “his people,” his music, guitars, and drums. He was a self-taught musician, born with his daddy’s musical ambition from an early age. He was talented in such a way that making original music was just what...
Kent Lafayette Parkerson
May 1, 2023
Kent LaFayette Parkerson passed away at the age of 56. He was born June 26,1966 in Chattanooga,Tennessee, and was a resident of Apison , Tennessee, his home town; the son of William LaFayette Parkerson , of Apison Tennessee and mother, Joyce Kesley Miller ( husband Wayne) of Spencer, Tennessee. He was the middle child of three siblings , eldest sister,...
David Owen Bunch
Apr 30, 2023
David Owen Bunch, after 82 years, went to be with the Lord and Savior on the evening of April 30th, 2023. He was surrounded by his loved ones in his final moments.
David was born July 9th, 1940, in Georgetown, TN. When he was just 16, David joined the National Guard and then joined the U.S. Army at 18. In 1962,...
Jean Imogene Clayton
Apr 30, 2023
Jean Nipper Clayton, 88, of Decatur, Tennessee passed away May 1, 2023. Jean was born on March 18, 1935 in Cleveland, Tennessee to the late Carl Nipper and Mary Ora Patterson. She was a dedicated member of South Cleveland Church of God and a former employee of Bradley Memorial Hospital.
Along with her parents, Jean was preceded in death by her...
Opal Irene Mcneal
Apr 30, 2023
Opal Irene McNeal was born in Piedmont, Alabama to Edward and Jewel Schaeffer on September 3, 1929. Opal passed away in a local nursing home peacefully during the night on Sunday, April 30, 2023. She is survived by her son George McNeal III and his wife Donna, daughter Eva Kinsey and her husband David, and granddaughters Brandi, Misty, Mandy, and...
David F. Risch
Apr 30, 2023
On Saturday evening, April 30, 2023, Bishop David F. Risch stepped from this world into life eternal. He is now experiencing the reality of what his heart and soul has longed for.
David was born November 21, 1930, to George Finley Risch and Henrietta (Nulph) Risch on the family farm in Cherry Valley, Pennsylvania. A few years later his father sold...
Janice Elaine Burk
Apr 29, 2023
Janice Elaine Womack Burk went home to be with the Lord, April 29,2023, peacefully, surrounded by her family. Lived in Cleveland, TN.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, John & Nellie Womack of Riceville, TN and Charles & May Bee Hamill of Ooltewah, TN; her parents, Walter Lee Womack & Mary Elizabeth Hamill Womack, of Ooltewah TN.
She leaves behind...
Maggie Geraldine Works
Apr 29, 2023
Maggie Geraldine Works, a beloved member of the Old Fort, TN community, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2023, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was 88 years old.
Born on May 9, 1934, in Crandall, GA, Maggie was the cherished daughter of Wayne Hardin and Dessie Hardin. She was a faithful member of the Baptist faith and...
Donna Faye Lane
Apr 29, 2023
Donna Faye Lane, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away on Saturday April 29, 2023. Donna was born in Clermont, Florida on March21, 1959 to the late Lloyd and Darlene Swindle.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory her husband of 48 years, William Lane; daughters, Angela Lane, and Lisa Yott; her brother, Ray Swindle; sister, Dianna Dillard; grandchildren, Paige, Felicia, Devin, and...
Jessica Starlene Miller
Apr 28, 2023
Jessica Starlene Miller,48, passed away peacefully April 28,2023. She was a beloved wife, to Jason Miller, daughter to Teresa Bright, loving mother to Zachery and Kameryn Bean, step mother to Justin and Chase Miller, and grandmother to Tia Miller, Ellie Miller, Lynn Miller, Jasmin Miller, Xander Miller, Stiles Garren and another grand baby on the way. Star was a bright,beautiful,...
