Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Geneva Harris Brock
Apr 12, 2023
Geneva Harris Brock, a loving and kind woman, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2023, in her hometown of Athens, Tennessee. Born on January 13, 1934, to the late Calvin and Lyda Harris, Geneva spent her 89 years enriching the lives of those around her with her warmth and generosity.
Geneva was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 48...
Martha Visage Duggan
Apr 11, 2023
Martha Visage Duggan, 76, went her heavenly home on Tuesday, April 11, 2023. She was born on June 14, 1946, in Cleveland, TN, to the late Earnest Visage and Mary Leford Visage.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death in by her daughter, Carrie Duggan Loftin; grandson, Mikel Loftin; sister, Mary Katherine Visage Smith; and brother, Gene Visage.
She...
Jeffery Lynn Moses
Apr 11, 2023
Jeffery Lynn Moses, 64, of Old Fort, TN passed away on April 11, 2023. He was born on July 2, 1958 to the late Harold and Dorothy Moses. Jeff enjoyed playing his guitar and spending time with his friends and family.
In addition to his mother and father he is preceded in death by his brother Dennis “Dean” Moses.
He leaves behind...
Ronald Lee Galyon
Apr 10, 2023
Ronald Lee Galyon, affectionately known as Ronny, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2023, in his hometown of Athens, Tennessee. Born on May 7, 1968, to the late Ernest Boyd Galyon and Vesta Marie Knox Galyon, Ronny was a loving father, brother, grandfather, and friend who will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
Ronny is survived by his daughter,...
Howard Franklin Fox, Jr.
Apr 10, 2023
Howard Franklin Fox, Jr., 62, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away April 10, 2023. Born December 20, 1960, to the late Howard Sr. & Dorothy Jean Fox, and of the Baptist faith. Howard loved riding his Harley, hunting, fishing, four-wheeling, horses, and gardening. He was a veteran of the United States Navy.
In addition to his parents, he is...
Danny Lloyd Lowrance
Apr 10, 2023
Danny Lloyd Lowrance, 40, of East Ridge, TN passed away on April 10, 2023. Danny was born May 16, 1982 all arms and legs, we all said he could fold up like Gumby. Danny loved playing basketball and was an avid bicycle rider. Danny loved music, reading and dancing, he was carefree and had a heart of gold. Danny loved...
John T. Matthew
Apr 10, 2023
John T. Matthew, 90, of Cleveland, Tennessee (formally of Fallentimber, PA), passed away on April 10, 2023 at home. He was born in Fallentimber on April 7, 1933, son of the late Charles A. and Linnie J. (Troxell) Matthew.
John is survived by his wife of 65 years, Lucille J. (Beers) Matthew whom he married on June 1, 1957 in Winchester,...
James Michael Farley
Apr 10, 2023
James Michael Farley, a loving father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2023, in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Born on May 2, 1945, in Jochin, West Virginia, James was the son of the late Daniel and Dolores Farley. Throughout his life, James was known for his intelligence, selflessness, and unwavering loyalty to those he loved.
James is survived by...
Kevin James Denton
Apr 10, 2023
Kevin James Denton, 48, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away on April 10, 2023, at CHI Memorial in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He was born on November 15, 1974, in East Ridge, Tennessee, to David and Joan (Hullender) Denton.
Kevin was a loving husband, father, and a hardworking man who cherished spending time with his family. He was known for his kind and gentle...
William Lester Goode
Apr 9, 2023
Obituary for William Lester Goode
William "Lester" Goode, 72, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home on Sunday, April 9, 2023. He was born in Ducktown, TN on July 26, 1950, a son of the late "Chester" Goode and Ruth Helton. He was a lifelong automotive mechanic and received his
certification from Hall Chevrolet. He...
Donnie L. Simonds
Apr 9, 2023
Donnie Simonds, 62, of Cleveland, TN, passed away April 9, 2023, at 2:30 p.m. at Chattanooga Care Center from Lung Cancer. He was born in Dade City FL. and resided in Cleveland TN. Donnie was a loving brother, uncle, and friend to so many. He could never meet a stranger. He loved to travel and was always ready to ride....
Clyde David "Pic" Pickens
Apr 9, 2023
Clyde David “Pic” Pickens, 85, a lifelong resident of McMinn County passed away on Sunday morning, April 9, 2023, in a Chattanooga healthcare facility. He was born in Etowah, TN on April 29, 1937, a son of the late Otis & Anna Cele Pickens. David was of the Christian faith and a member of First Church of God in Englewood,...
Eli Hunter Bond
Apr 9, 2023
Eli Hunter Bond of Ooltewah, TN passed away at age 20 years old on Sunday, April 9th, 2023. He was a beloved son, brother, nephew, cousin, grandson, and friend. Though he left us far too soon, this world was a better place because he was in it.
Eli was known for his enormous heart, contagious smile, lending hand and being the...
Dustin Joy Brown
Apr 9, 2023
Dustin Joy Brown, 47, a lifelong resident of Athens Tennessee in McMinn County died suddenly after a battle with a long illness at his home on Sunday, April 9, 2023. Dusty was a loving father to his two children Kristin and Brycen Brown.
He was proceeded in death by his Father Leonard Brown (MudCat).
Dusty is also survived by his mother Judy...
Elizabeth Mae Hester
Apr 8, 2023
Elizabeth Mae Hester 78, lifelong resident of McMinn County, passed away peacefully Saturday April 8,2023. Elizabeth was preceded in death by her father and mother, Amos, and Eva Russell; Husband, Billy Joe Hester; Son, Tommy Joe Hester. She is survived by her 2 brothers, David and Hans Russell, 1 sister, Tammie Simpson; Her Children, Debbie Rouse, Vickie Gross (Richard), Bridgitt...
Stuart Eric Brown
Apr 8, 2023
Stuart Eric Brown, 59, passed away peacefully in his home on April 8, 2023. He was born August 7, 1963, in Edinburg, TX.
Stuart is preceded in death by his mother, Marjorie Brown.
He leaves behind his wife Kimberly Brown; father Doug Brown; brother Steve Brown; sister Sharon Harbeson; two children, Rachel Torbett (Chuck) and Myriah Burrell (Tyson); grandchildren Finnley Torbett, Magnolia...
Alvin Lindsey
Apr 8, 2023
Alvin Lindsey, age 88, a loving husband, father, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2023, in Birchwood, TN. Born on August 3, 1934, in Cullman, Alabama, Alvin was a man who lived his life to the fullest and made an impact on everyone he met.
Alvin was preceded in death by his parents, James Ruel Lindsey and Ada Pearl...
Lula Patricia Lynn Kirkland
Apr 8, 2023
Lula Patricia Lynn Kirkland , 66 , of Graysville , Tennessee passed away at her residence on April 8, 2023. She was born on May 24, 1956 in Maryville , Tennessee to James Maurice and Martha Eula (Cook) Nichols.
Pat had the biggest heart of anyone that you would meet. She was selfless and constantly putting everyone before herself. She was...
John Lawrence Ledford
Apr 7, 2023
John Lawrence Ledford, 73, of Soddy-Daisy, TN, passed away April 7, 2023, at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born June 3, 1949. John literally loved life! Never a dull moment in his presence. He loved the outdoors, hunting, gardening, farming, and raising farm animals. John had a love for cooking and flea marketing. He loved Alabama Crimson...
Jessie Evelyn Culberson
Apr 7, 2023
Jessie Evelyn Culberson, 86, passed away peacefully at home on April 7th. She was born in Tellico Plains and lived in McMinn County most of her life, while living in Alaska for a few years and then settled in Meigs County for the remainder of her years. She was a Baptist in faith.
She was preceded in death by her parents...
