Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
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,...
Bryan Gilliam
Apr 28, 2023
Bryan Scott Gilliam, 48, of Hixson, Tennessee, passed away on April 28, 2023, at his residence in Hixson. He was born on October 20, 1974, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, to William and Teresa Gilliam.
Bryan had a love for motocross and the outdoors. He enjoyed spending time on his bike and exploring nature. He will be deeply missed by his wife, Heather...
Launa Hix
Apr 28, 2023
Launa Hix, 81, of Lexington, KY formerly of Cleveland, TN died unexpectedly in a Lexington hospital on Friday the 28th of April 2023.
She loved her family, butterflies, traveling, and the beach.
She is preceded in death by her father Leo Long, mother Gladys Allen and sister and brother-in-law Gordon & Elva Pendergrass.
Launa leaves behind to cherish her memory son and daughter-in-law...
Barbara Sue Hester
Apr 28, 2023
Barbara Sue Hester, a beloved collector and dedicated worker, passed away on April 28, 2023, at the age of 71. She was born on November 25, 1951, in Killeen, Texas, to Robert and Mary (Layne) Hester. Barbara moved to Tennessee from Dayton, Ohio, 40 years ago and was a member of the Pentecostal faith.
Barbara was an avid collector of caps,...
Charles N. Haney
Apr 28, 2023
On April 28th, 2023, Maj. Charles N. Haney, of Cleveland, TN, loving husband of Jo Haney of 65 years, and faithful father of Chris, Craig (Cary), and Elizabeth, joined the choir of angels surrounded by his family. Charles (also known as Dad, Charlie and Chuck) was born in Ferguson, Kentucky, on August 04, 1932, to Elfreda and Vernando Haney and...
Suzzann Katherine (Auten) Tallman
Apr 27, 2023
Suzzann Katherine Tallman, 81, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2023 in Cleveland, Tennessee. Sue is survived by her husband Roy Tallman, 2 children, Kristin Fuller (Doug) of Cleveland, Tennessee; Todd Tillman (Jill) of Waukee, Iowa; 3 grandchildren, Regan and Harper Fuller and Zachary Tallman, and many nieces and nephews. Sue was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and...
Connie Darlene Stevenson
Apr 27, 2023
Connie Darlene Stevenson, a beloved resident of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away on April 27, 2023, at her home. She was 55 years old. Connie was born on May 8, 1967, in Cleveland to Bobby and Betty (Centers) Whaley.
Connie was a beautiful lady who loved spending her time outdoors, planting flowers, cooking, and going on drives through the mountains. She was...
Gladys Aguero
Apr 26, 2023
Gladys Aguero, a devoted Seventhth Day Adventist, passed away on April 26, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of love and selflessness that will be remembered by her family and all who knew her.
Gladys was a loving and devoted mother to her seven children: Victor, Vincent, Marisa, Elizabeth, Oscar, Helen, and Haide. She was the most kind mom, self-sacrificing and industrious....
Dalmos Eugene Munger
Apr 26, 2023
Dalmos Eugene Munger, 78, of Decatur, TN, passed away April 26, 2023, at a local healthcare facility. He was born March 9, 1945, to the late Joseph William Munger & Velma Lora Munger in Chattanooga, TN and of the Baptist faith.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his daughter, Kimberly Ann Munger; 4 brothers and 5...
James Edward Massengill
Apr 26, 2023
James Edward Massengill, 86, of Cleveland, TN, passed away April 26, 2023, at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born July 21, 1936, to the late Edward Paul Massengill & Margaret Kathleen Massengill, in Cold Creek, TN, and of the Church of God faith. James was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He loved fishing, hunting,...
Buford Dewane Vaughn
Apr 25, 2023
Buford Dewane Vaughn, 91 was a lifelong resident of McMinn County passed away at his home in Etowah, Tn from natural causes on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 . Buford was born on December 15, 1931 in Athens, Tennessee to the late Vigil Ollie and Nellie Rae Vaughn. He was of the Baptist faith and his home church was Hilltop Baptist...
Edwin Earl Penney
Apr 25, 2023
Edwin Earl Penney, 89, of Cleveland, TN, passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at a local healthcare facility. He was born on August 3, 1933, to the late Joe and Jane Penney. Edwin was an United States Army veteran and a member of the Shriners. He enjoyed fishing, riding motorcycles, and gardening.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded...
Homer E. Wilson
Apr 25, 2023
Homer E. Wilson, 63, of Cleveland, TN passed away on April 25, 2023. He was born on November 12, 1959 to the late Homer Elgin Wilson Sr. and Wilma Jean Wilson. He enjoyed working on cars and spending time with his family and friends.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory his son Byron Wilson and several friends and extended family...
Edna Elizabeth Lofton
Apr 25, 2023
Edna Elizabeth (Swafford) Lofton affectionately known as “Susie” was born May 14, 1951, in Knoxville, Tennessee and went to be with her Lord on April 25, 2023 after a lengthy illness.
She was preceded in death by her parents; John H. Swafford II and Gladys V. (Arp) Howell and the following siblings: Jim McDowell, Polly Morris, Madia Green, Nancy Bohmer, Flora...
Micheal Eugene Sullivan
Apr 25, 2023
Michael Eugene Sullivan, 69, passed away peacefully at home on April 25, 2023 in Cleveland, Tennessee. Mike is survived my his ex- wife Janna Sullivan of Cleveland, Tennessee, 3 children, Natalie Sullivan Carpenter of Greenville, South Carolina; Samuel Michael Sullivan of Cleveland, Tennessee; Kimberly Paige Sullivan of Atlanta, Georgia, siblings Linda Sullivan of Chattanooga, Tennessee; Donnie Sullivan of Cleveland, Tennessee;...
Zandra Kay Devereux
Apr 24, 2023
Zandra Kay Devereux, 79, of Athens, Tennessee passed away on Monday, April 24, 2023. Zandra was born on July 3, 1943 in Baytown, Texas to the late Robert Clifton and Mary Louise Cope Beeman. Zandra graduated from The University of Tennessee Knoxville with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a minor in Sociology. Zandra thoroughly enjoyed spending time with...
Tamara Sue Johnson
Apr 24, 2023
Tamara Sue Johnson, 57, of Cleveland, TN, passed away April 24, 2023, at her residence. She was born June 30, 1965, in Zanesville, Ohio and of the Christian faith. Tamara loved painting, drawing, and making miniature furniture. She was strong willed, funny, loved to sing. Prince was her favorite. She was the light of our family.
Preceded in death by her...
