Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Geraldine "Jeri" Snipes
Apr 22, 2023
Geraldine “Jeri” Snipes,73, passed away April 22, 2023, at her residence after a lengthy illness.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Billy Ray Snipes; parents, Ruby Lee Barnett Smith Patty and Linville Barton “LB” Smith; brother, Wayne Smith; sister, Lucille “Lucy” Smith Carroll; twin great-granddaughters, Chole & Zoey Snipes.
Survived by her three sons, Billy Ray Snipes (Melissa), of Sweetwater,...
Clarence Edward Brogdon
Apr 22, 2023
Clarence Edward Brogdon, 50, of Chattanooga, TN, passed away on April 22, 2023. He was born on May 23, 1972.
Clarence was preceded in death by his father, Woodard Brogdon; mother, Clara Sue Brogdon; and brothers, Harold “Billy” Brogdon and Bobby Brogdon.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife of four years, Kerry Brogdon; son, Blake Brogdon (Chastity); daughters, Kristen...
Barbara Ann Davis
Apr 21, 2023
Barbara Ann Davis, 79 a lifelong residence of Cleveland passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, April 21, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Howard Miller and Pauline McDonald Miller. Barbara was a faithful Christian and a member of East Side Church of Christ for over 60 years where she was a Sunday School Assistant for many...
Bonnie Best Mendenhall
Apr 21, 2023
Bonnie Best Mendenhall, 84, a lifelong resident of McMinn County passed away on Friday morning, April 21, 2023 in a local hospital. She was born in New Market, TN on January 14, 1939 a daughter of the late Samantha Abbott Best. Bonnie was of the Christian faith and retired from Athens Products. She enjoyed gardening, decorating, crafting, shopping, spending time...
Anthony William Raduazo
Apr 21, 2023
Anthony William Raduazo, 84, passed away on April 22, 2023. He was born April 10, 1939, in Merrimac, NH, and he is now resting in the arms of the Savior. Tony served as a Civil Engineer for the United States Air Force for 40 years. He was a die hard Alabama fan. He had a huge heart for rescuing Yorkies,...
Timothy James Delk
Apr 21, 2023
Timothy James Delk, 61, of Cleveland, TN passed away on April 21, 2023 after a very brief illness. Tim was born on October 10, 1961 in Knoxville, TN to the late George and Linda Delk. Those who knew Tim will forever remember his positive attitude and sheer love for life. He brought positivity in every circle he found himself in....
Charles Rondale Jones
Apr 20, 2023
Charles Rondale Jones, 44, of Sweetwater, Tn passed away on 4/20/23. He was married 16 Years to his surviving wife Christy Jones. Rondale loved spending time with his grandkids and niece and was also a fan of the Kentucky Wildcats.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Peggy and Gene Jones, His mother, Robin Ballard, Aunt Debbie Daughtery, and granddaughter,...
Melba Fern Caylor
Apr 20, 2023
Melba Fern Caylor, loving wife, Mother & Nana, 87, of Cleveland, TN passed away Thursday, April 20, 2023, in a Cleveland care facility. She was employed by Benton Enterprises as an administrative assistant/bookkeeper for 60 + years. She attended North Cleveland Church of God and was a member of the Unity Sunday School Class. Her greatest joys in life were...
Roman Leon Wil York
Apr 20, 2023
Roman Leon Wil York earned his wings on April 20, 2023 at his home in McDonald, Tn at the young age of 44. He was born July 24, 1978 in Oahu, Hawaii.
He is survived by his dream come true, Melissa; mother Rosa York; daughters Jessi Hanna (Michael), Sierra Brown (Jeremy), Olivia York, and Kendall York; sons Isaiah York and Eli...
Shirley Jayne Deaton
Apr 20, 2023
Shirley Jayne Deaton, 65, passed away on Thursday, April 20, 2023. She was of theChristian faith. She was born in Milford, UT, spent 40 years in Bakersfield, CA, and was a resident of Cleveland, TN, for 24 years. Shirley enjoyed bird watching—especially hummingbirds. With her 30+ year career at H&R Block, she enjoyed any activity to do with numbers. She...
Thelma Leastie Liner
Apr 20, 2023
Thelma Leastie Liner, 84, of Cleveland, TN passed away on April 20, 2023. She was born on June 5, 1938 to the late James and Edith Townsend.
She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, working in her flower garden, and those who knew her will forever remember her great sense of humor and her love for laughter. She loved...
Clarissa Hope Flores
Apr 20, 2023
Clarissa Hope Flores, 52, of Englewood, Tennessee passed away on Thursday, April 20, 2023. Clarissa was born on December 21, 1970 in Athens, Tennessee to the late Ralph Duncan and Christine Crofts.
Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her brother, Doug Duncan.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory her husband, Sebastian Flores; her children, Matthew Duncan, Noah...
Amanda Elizabeth Paris
Apr 20, 2023
Amanda Elizabeth Paris
Funeral Details:
Saturday, April 29, 2023
Visitation, 1-3pm New City Fellowship East Lake
Memorial Service, 3:30-4:30pm New City Fellowship (Main Campus)
Amanda Elizabeth Hicks Paris, born in Durham, NC, on December 19, 1975, is now fully cancer-free and healed in the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She left the land of the dying, entering the land of the living...
Tracye Renee Martin
Apr 19, 2023
Tracye Renee Martin, 54, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, in a Cleveland hospital with a heart and lung complication. She was born in Athens, TN on October 22, 1968. A native of McMinn County, she graduated from McMinn Central High School in 1987. Tracye worked for about 12 years and Cameron’s Resturant in...
Mary Evonne Love
Apr 18, 2023
Mary "Evonne" Love, 70, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at Tennova Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Evonne was born December 22, 1952, to the late Homer and Eula Godfrey.
She was a lifelong resident of Bradley County, and a 1969 graduate of Bradley Central High School. Evonne retired from Hardwick Clothes with more than 30 years of...
David Byon Thomas Sr.
Apr 18, 2023
David Byon Thomas Sr., a loving, selfless, and handy man, passed away on April 18, 2023, in Cleveland, Tennessee. Born on March 23, 1939, in Harlon County, Kentucky, David was the son of the late Alonzo Frank and Hattie Mae Thomas.
David is survived by his devoted wife of 43 years, Marilyn Thomas; his children, David Thomas Jr. and Traci Reddish;...
Pearl Townsend
Apr 18, 2023
Pearl Townsend, 84, a resident of Charleston, TN went to her Heavenly home on Tuesday evening, April 18, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in McMinn County on January 15, 1939 a daughter of the late Charles & Oneda Lingerfelt. Pearl was a faithful member of Council Baptist Church where she played the organ...
Joel Lynn Nipper
Apr 17, 2023
Joel Lynn Nipper, a loving and faith-filled man, was born on September 29, 1954, in Cleveland, Tennessee, and passed away on April 17, 2023, in the same city that he called home for his entire life. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and uncle, and he will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
Joel...
Farrell Anthony Cole
Apr 17, 2023
Farrell Anthony Cole
March 8, 1946 - April 17th, 2023
Farrell will be missed by those he left behind but was welcomed with open arms by those who left before him.
He had the most amazing journey to finally end his story so close to where it began. Farrell experienced life to the fullest; along his journeys, he met what can only be...
Donna Marie Barnes
Apr 17, 2023
Donna Marie Barnes peacefully went to her heavenly home Monday, April 17, 2023 surrounded by the love of family.
Born September 17, 1954 to the late Ernest Boyd and Vesta Marie Galyon, she was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, James Allen Galyon and Ronald Lee Galyon; and nephew, Nicholas Gaylon.
She was a lifelong resident of Athens, Tennessee and a...
