Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Martha Holman
Feb 20, 2025
Martha Jean Holman, born on November 24, 1937, in Columbus, GA, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2025, at the age of 87. A beloved mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend, Martha spent her years in Collegedale, TN, where she touched the lives of many with her warm spirit and kind heart.
Martha dedicated her professional life as a switchboard operator at...
Larry C. Clark
Feb 20, 2025
Larry C. Clark, age 77 from Delano in Polk County, TN departed this life to enter the presence of his Lord and Savior on Thursday, February 20, 2025, after battling pancreatic cancer. He was surrounded by his family in the comfort of his home, as he passed into his eternal life.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, W.O. and...
Harold Bowman
Feb 20, 2025
Harold Bowman, 85, loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather was peacefully called home to be with our Lord and Savior on February 20, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. Harold was born August 27, 1939 in Chattanooga, Tennessee to Willis Lee and Helen Durant Bowman.
Harold was a humble man who loved Jesus Christ with all of his heart. He...
Mario D'Andrea
Feb 20, 2025
Mario Giovanni D'Andrea, 64, passed away on February 20, 2025. Mario was born to the late Patricia and Ugino D'Andrea on December 18, 1960 in Detroit, Michigan.
Mario was said to love classic cars and classic rock music. His children came to appreciate the variety of music he exposed them to. Mario was of the Catholic faith, and a member of...
Lawrence "Leo" Ballew
Feb 20, 2025
Lawrence "Leo" Ballew, 59, of Ten Mile, TN went to be with the Lord on February 20, 2025.
Leo was a car enthusiast; he loved going to car shows and spending time painting cars. He spent most of his career as a boat manufacturer for Bryant Boats. Leo was a poet and a freelance artist. He was a member of...
Cynthia Johnson
Feb 20, 2025
Cynthia "Dinah/Granny" Prince Johnson, 82, of Riceville went peacefully at home to be with her Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, February 20, 2025.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Grady Sr. and Kathleen "Mother Dear" (Holdaway) Prince; son, Mike Johnson; daughter in-law, Debbie (Ward) Johnson; brothers: Larry and Grady Jr. (Donna) Prince; niece, Kathy Windsor; special friends, Retha...
Norman Ritter
Feb 19, 2025
Norman Ritter (Norm), 83, of Dayton, TN, passed away at home on February 19, 2025. Norm was born in Toledo Ohio in 1941, he served our country and traveled to many wonderful places with his wife while in the service. After serving his country he and his wife moved to Florida, where they raised their son. After they retired they...
John Hickman
Feb 19, 2025
John David Hickman, age 84, of Birchwood, TN, left this earthly home on February 19, 2025 to join his wife, Joyce Dean. She passed away just 12 weeks ago on November 27, 2024. John was the ninth child of thirteen children born to Arthur and Ethel Buffington Hickman on February 11, 1941. He was born on the family farm in...
Louie Brookshire
Feb 19, 2025
Louie Ray Brookshire of Dalton Ga went to be with his heavenly Father on Wednesday, Feb 19 2025. Louie passed with peace and grace at home in the presence of his family and friends. Louie was 85 years young born April 14 1939.
Louie enjoyed and had a great love for baseball, fishing and the beach. Over the years...
Virginia Fox
Feb 18, 2025
Virginia Fox, 92, a life-long resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away on Tuesday morning, February 18, 2025. She was a Pioneer for South Central Bell (now AT&T), retiring from a life-long career to enjoy time traveling and sightseeing with her late husband and spending time with family. She was a loving and supportive wife to her husband of 65 years,...
Tara Knox
Feb 18, 2025
Tara Jean (Torbett) Knox, 66, of Niota, TN went to be with the Lord on February 18, 2025.
Tara loved spending her time riding horses. But above all else, she loved her family, her children and her grandchildren.
Preceded in death by her mother, Marlene Jane Torbett and step father, James William Torbett; father James Hughes and step mother,...
Vivian Townsend
Feb 18, 2025
Vivian Delores Townsend, 88, passed away on February 18, 2025. She was born on December 23, 1936 to the late Edgar and Ettie Mae Huckaby in Gainesville, Georgia.
Our beloved Vivian was truly one of a kind. She found joy in singing, cooking, sewing, gardening, and crafting as well as watching old Western movies, reading romance novels, and attending...
Patricia Scott
Feb 18, 2025
Patricia Florence Scott, 77, of Calhoun, TN went home to be with Jesus on February 18, 2025 at her residence.
Patricia was a member of Remnant Kingdom Fellowship of Athens, TN. She was the caretaker of her family. Patricia had a passion for shopping, and specifically had a love for Sam Walton (Walmart). Patricia was a Godly woman, who loved the...
Daniel Holmes
Feb 18, 2025
Daniel Craig Holmes, 78, of Cleveland, TN peacefully passed away at 1am on Monday, February 18, 2025, at Cleveland Tennessee State Veterans Home.
Born in St. Louis, MO on May 12, 1946, to John A. Holmes & Elsie M. (Baysinger) Holmes. Daniel graduated from Staunton High School in 1964. He married the love of his life Carol L. (Phillips) Holmes of...
Connie Gage
Feb 18, 2025
Connie Sue Gage, 70, of Etowah, TN passed away at her residence with her daughter by her side on February 18, 2025.
Connie loved working in her home. She enjoyed sewing, and baking, specifically bread. Connie enjoyed being outdoors doing activities like gardening and fishing. She had a love for all animals. She will be truly missed.
Survivors include...
William "Bill" Jackson
Feb 18, 2025
William (Bill) Roy Jackson passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at his home in Cleveland surrounded by loved ones. He was born in Flint, MI, the son of Roy and Thelma, on August 27, 1931.
He married Lynndora Little in Flint January 20, 1951. Bill served four years in the Air Force during the Korean War and was employed by...
Valerie Allmon
Feb 17, 2025
Valerie Hickey Allmon, 69 of Sweetwater, passed away February 1 7, 2025.
Valerie was a 1974 graduate of Sweetwater High School and a 1980 graduate of East Tennessee State University.
After graduating she worked for the Monroe County Advocate. Then later the Sweetwater City Schools.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William Stanfiel (Bill) Hickey Sr. and Joyce Marie Gass Hickey;...
Trudy Beavis
Feb 17, 2025
Trudy Ann Beavis, 79, passed away on February 17, 2025. She was born to the late Clarence and Charlotte Dorsey on August 21st, 1945 in Fort Fairfield, Maine.
In addition to her parents, Trudy is preceded in death by her siblings, Donny Dorsey and Gail Teague.
Trudy is survived by her husband of 59 years, Joseph Beavis Sr.,...
Justin Blair
Feb 17, 2025
Justin Blair, loving husband, father, and son, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, February 17th. He is now peacefully rejoicing in the arms of Jesus. Justin was a man of strong character and unwavering faith. With wisdom far beyond his years, he was known for his patience, intelligence, and kindness. He had a calm demeanor, subtle...
Frankie Morgan
Feb 17, 2025
Frankie Earlene Morgan (Olds), 79, passed away on February 17, 2025, in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Born on October 31, 1945, in Miami, Florida, Frankie lived a life filled with love and devotion to her family. She found joy in sewing, traveling, and spending time talking with her grandchildren, cherishing every conversation and moment shared with them.
She is survived by her sister, Jeanette...
