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Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Lisa Scarbro
Feb 24, 2024
Lisa Michelle Farris Scarbro, (Our Weirdo), 56, gained her forever wings to meet her loved ones waiting on her on February 24, 2024.
She had a heart of gold, loved to hang out with her family, enjoyed listening to music and riding around. She was always willing to help ;those who needed help.
Michelle is preceded in...
Michael Metzger
Feb 24, 2024
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Michael Lee Metzger, a devoted husband, loving father, and cherished grandfather, who left this world peacefully on February 24, 2024, at the age of 81. His final days were spent at home, on the land he revered, encircled by the warmth of his spouse and the generations of family he helped nurture.
Michael’s...
Andrew Spolsky
Feb 24, 2024
Andrew Thomas (Tom) Spolsky Jr. 68, born March 1, 1955. Passed away February 24 ,2024. Tom was surrounded by his family in Tennessee when he lost his long battle with cancer. He was the son of the late LouEllen Charrier (Bush) and the late Andrew Spolsky and his wife Joan of Athens, Tennessee.
Prior to him moving to Tennessee...
Franklin Sexton
Feb 24, 2024
Franklin Christopher Sexton, Jr., 74, of Chattanooga died peacefully on February 23 after a battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents Franklin Sexton, Sr. and Hilda Milstead Sexton, his brother Jeff, and infant daughter Lita. He is survived by his son Nathan Sexton (Katie) of Austin, Texas, two grandsons, Charlie and Ben, and son Caleb Sexton...
Kenneth Dowdy, Sr.
Feb 24, 2024
Kenneth J. Dowdy, 90, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, February 24, 2024 at the home of his son. Mr. Dowdy was born in Greeneville, TN. He was the son of the late Lucy Brady Dowdy and Floyd Norman Dowdy.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 35 years, Charleen Brown Dowdy and his brothers, Paul and Jim...
Russel Reagan
Feb 24, 2024
Russel Cecil Reagan, 76, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2024. Cecil was born on April 3, 1947 in Cleveland, Tennessee to the late Ellis and Alma Reagan. He had many hobbies including upholstery, fishing, gardening, and watching the Tennessee Volunteers and the Bradley Bears. Most of all he enjoyed being a Papaw.
Along with his parents he...
Earnest Wolf
Feb 24, 2024
Earnest "Randy" Wolf, 77, of Cleveland, TN gained his heavenly angel wings on Saturday, February 24, 2024. He was a staff sergeant in the Army. Randy was a wonderful, amazing, loving husband, dad, and Papa. He loved his family, big family get togethers, deer hunting, bowling, fishing, and growing his own vegetable garden. He also loved his cat Simon, more...
Deborah Webb
Feb 23, 2024
Deborah Vaughn Webb, 67, was born September 5, 1956. She went to be with her Lord on Friday, February 23, 2024.
She was preceded in death by her parents Oliver Webb and Pauline Rymer Campbell; brother Don Campbell, brother-in-law Jimmy Watson; and special friend Harvey Taylor.
She is survived her sister, Sue Ogle and brother-in-law Carroll; special friend Pearl Nelson....
Tia Gray
Feb 23, 2024
Tia Leigh-an Gray, 43, of Cleveland, TN passed away on February 23, 2024. She was born on July 16, 1980 to David F. Gray Sr. and Janet Lynn Gray. She loved shopping, loved her grandchildren, and was funny with a good sense of humor. She had a sweet soul and was strong willed, opinionated, and a free spirit. Tia also...
Heidi Allen
Feb 23, 2024
Heidi Elaine Allen, 63, of Cleveland, TN passed away on February 23, 2024. She was born on October 13, 1960 to the late Edward and Martha Allen.
In addition to her mother and father, she is preceded in death by her son Evan Gould and siblings Charlie and Lilly.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory her loving children: Nikki Longwith (Dakota),...
Charles Turner
Feb 22, 2024
Charles Gordon Turner, known to his friends as "The Bear" passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, February 22, 2024. He is preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Dian Turner, his sisters Wilma Epperson and Wanda Arms, his brother Gene Turner and infant brother Paul Turner. He is survived by his brother Clyde Turner (Mary), his...
Richard Harris
Feb 21, 2024
Richard Kevin Harris, 56, passed away on February 21st, 2024. Born on March 17th, 1967 in Kingsport, TN to Richard B. And Brenda D. Harris. He was preceded in death by his parents. He was of Seventh-Day Adventist faith. He loved reading the Bible and working on old cars.
He is survived by his sister, Karen Berry, his two kids, Keesha...
Clifford Plemons
Feb 21, 2024
Pless Clifford Plemons Jr., 86, of Cleveland, TN passed away on February 21, 2024 in the comfort of his home surrounded by family. He was born on September 20, 1937 to the late Pless Clifford Plemons Sr. and Amy Moore Plemons.
Clifford was a lifelong resident of Cleveland and worked as the Assistant Mill Superintendent for Bowater for many years. After...
Patricia Edds
Feb 21, 2024
Our beloved Patricia (Patty) Edds has gone home to be with the Lord.
She was preceded in death by her father, Robert Gregory Cable; brother Charles Andrew Cable and husband Jerry Edds.
She left behind mother, Judy Kay Marshall Cable; brother, Robert Gregory Cable Jr.; sister, Micheele Rene Cable Hutchison, husband Aaron; sister, Brenda Sue Cable Sands, husband Gerald. She had 11...
Mary Jean Blair
Feb 20, 2024
Mary Jean Blair, 75, lifelong resident of Chattanooga, TN, passed away February 20, 2024, in a local hospital. Mary was born to the late Johnny and Mary Lee Harden, and of the Baptist faith. She loved her family. Mary was a hard worker and spent many years working at Krystals. She enjoyed cooking and baking, always making the birthday cakes....
Mary Evrett
Feb 20, 2024
Helen Evrett, age 99, of Ooltewah, TN passed away on February 20, 2024 with her family by her side. Helen was a bookkeeper and homemaker for 62 years.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, R.L. Evrett; parents James and Bessie Nations; sisters: Charlotte Nations and Geneva Garrett; brother Weldon Nations.
She...
Joe Spencer
Feb 20, 2024
Joseph Ralph Spencer, also known as Joe, Mr. Spencer, Coach, Daddy, Papa Joe, and Grand shar-shar, was born March 19,1942 and passed away on February 20, 2024, surrounded by his family.
Joe was born at Barium Springs Home for Children, Statesville, NC., where his parents were raised, met, and married. He came to Cleveland in 1958 and attended Bradley High School....
Kathleen Entwisle
Feb 20, 2024
Kathleen "Kitty" Canary Entwisle, a beacon of love and faith, passed away peacefully in Canton, GA, on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at the age of 82. Born on August 7, 1941, in Annapolis, MD, to Clarence and Leigh Canary, Kitty grew up surrounded by the warmth of a close-knit family.
Kitty's life was one of unwavering devotion to her family and...
James Shelton
Feb 19, 2024
James. E Shelton, 73, of Benton, Tennessee passed away peacefully in his home on Monday, February 19, 2024. James was born on May 14, 1950 to the late William T. and Mamie A. Shelton. He was known for making everyone smile and laugh. He was a really happy soul.
Along with his parents he was preceded in death by...
Paul Lewis Brown
Feb 19, 2024
Paul Lewis Brown, 62, passed away on Monday, February 19, 2024. He was born on September 3, 1961, in Cleveland, TN, where he resided most of his life. Paul, or P.B. as known by many, enjoyed golfing, fishing, and U.T. football. He served in the U.S. Navy and worked most of his life as an electrician. He will be greatly...
