Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Sandra Armour Bragg
Mar 31, 2023
Sandra Armour Bragg, 74, of Flintstone, Georgia passed away March 31, 2023 at her residence in Flintstone, Georgia. She was born on December 12, 1948 in Gainesville, Georgia to Pratt and Clara (Smith) Armour.
She was preceded in death by her parents Pratt Armour and Clara Mae Armour, and two sisters, Phyllis Armour and Lane Hill.
She is survived by her daughter,...
Patricia Ann Hysell
Mar 31, 2023
Patricia Ann Hysell, 80, of Athens passed away on Friday, March 31, 2023, at her home. Pat was born on April 4, 1942, in Athens, Tennessee to the late Edward Elliott and Margarette Morrow. She was a dedicated member of Sewee Church of God in Niota. Along with attending church Pat enjoyed gardening, reading, and spending time with her family...
Cecil A. "Tank" Brown
Mar 31, 2023
Cecil A. `` Tank“ Brown, 66, Dec. 25, 1956, departed from his earthly home on March 31, 2023. Cecil was preceded in death by sister, Gladys Rogenia Brown, mother, Waltina Louise Lyons, wife, Jannie Goley Brown, and father, Cecil A. Brown, Sr. He is survived by brothers, Marlon “Bubba“ Brown and Reginald Brown as well as step sons William and...
James Lloyd Miller
Mar 31, 2023
James (Jim) Lloyd Miller, 81 years old, of Madisonville, Tennessee, passed away on April 31, 2023, surrounded by his children and grandchildren after a long battle with heart disease.
James was born on 12/29/41 to Thomas Arthur and Mini (Lemmons) Miller in Athens, Tennessee. He grew up in McMinn County with seven siblings on the family farm. Throughout the years, his...
Penny Dianne Furman
Mar 30, 2023
Obituary for Penny Dianne Furman
Penny Dianne Furman, 66, of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away unexpectedly on March 30th, 2023, at Tennova hospital, at 12:35 PM, of complications from unknown causes. Penny was born on July 31st, 1956, to George E Furman and Dolores E Seltzer in Britton, South Dakota. After graduating high school Penny went on to receive a bachelor's of...
Isaac William Bird Jr.
Mar 30, 2023
Isaac William Bird Jr., affectionately known as Isaac, passed away on March 30, 2023, in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Born in Cedartown, Georgia, on August 14, 1947, he was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. Isaac is survived by his wife, Shelia Bird; children, Amber Bird and Aaron (Jamie) Bird; grandchildren, Jaxon Bird, Mason Bird, and Aiden Mathews; brother,...
Andrew E Leary Jr.
Mar 30, 2023
Andrew E. Leary, Jr., 66, of Powell, Tennessee passed away unexpectedly on March 30, 2023.
Andy “Drew” was born August 6, 1956, at the PNSY in Kittery Maine. He was predeceased by his parents, Andrew E. Leary, Sr. and Doris Cushing.
He had lived in the Palm Bay area of Florida for several years before relocating to Knoxville and Powell, Tennessee and...
Wanda Davis Rominger
Mar 30, 2023
Wanda Davis Rominger left this earthly realm on March 30, 2023, after a long battle of cancer with her family by her side. She was 79 years old. Wanda was preceding death by her father and mother, Ira and Katherine Davis and father and mother-in-law Eugene and Christine Rominger, brothers, James, Dennis and Richard Davis, her sister Emma Lou Tinsley,...
Betty Lee Kaylor Ingram Duncan
Mar 30, 2023
Betty Lee Kaylor Ingram Duncan passed away peacefully at home on March 30, 2023.
She was born June 1, 1933, in Cleveland TN. She was preceded in death by her by parents Glen and Ida Mae Kaylor, and her husband’s Paul Francis Ingram and John David Duncan, her brothers Robert and Ronald Kaylor.
She is survived by her daughters Paulette Smart, Sherri...
Tammy Lynn Clute Mcglade
Mar 29, 2023
Tammy Lynn Clute-Goforth, a loving and selfless woman, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2023. Born on July 27, 1959, in St. Clair, Michigan, Tammy was a devoted mother, grandmother, wife, daughter, sister, and friend who touched the lives of many with her kindness and generosity.
Tammy is survived by her loving family, including her children: Christina and her husband Hisham...
Kenneth Jack Coleman Jr.
Mar 29, 2023
Kenneth Jack Coleman Jr. (Ken, Kenny, KJ) passed away peacefully due to complications with heart disease on March 29, 2023.
KJ was born in Stillwater, Oklahoma in June 1943, almost four years after World War II began. His dad being in the military caused his family to move around frequently during KJ’s formative years. Growing up, KJ was active in sports,...
Cedric Nathaniel James
Mar 28, 2023
Cedric Nathaniel James, 65 years old, of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away on March 28, 2023, at Tennova Hospital unexpectedly.
Cedric was born on 03/26/1958 to Leon and Thelma James in Memphis, Tennessee and he graduated from North Side High School. As a child Cedric loved to run which lead him to run Track and Field at North Side High School in...
Judy Lea Poe
Mar 28, 2023
Obituary for Judith Lea Poe
Judith (Judy) Lea Roberson Poe, 79, passed away on March 28th at a local nursing home surrounded by family. She had fought a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend.
Judy was a lifelong resident of the Chattanooga area. She was born to the late Florrie and James...
John Robinson Tyler Jr.
Mar 28, 2023
John Robinson Tyler Jr. , 57, of Cleveland, TN Passed away on March 28, 2023. He was born on December 24, 1965 in Hartford, CT. John was an outdoorsman who loved hunting, fishing, and four-wheeling on his Grump’s Adventure Days. He enjoyed riding motorcycles and watching the Tennessee Vols play. John also was a regular for his lunches at Pokey’s....
William N. Frede
Mar 27, 2023
William “Willey” N. Frede, 67, of Sweetwater, Tennessee passed away on Monday March 27, 2023. Willey was born on July 7, 1955, in Norwich, Connecticut to the late Francis and Aseneth Fred.
Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Victor Fred.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory his sister, Alice (John) Leonard; brothers, Richard (Tina) Fred,...
Mary Ellen Arrington
Mar 27, 2023
Mary Ellen Arrington, 84, passed away March 27, 2023, in Charleston, TN. Born July 21, 1938, to the late R. G. Price & Mildred Price Moore. She enjoyed traveling, sewing, quilting, and reading.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, Randy Price, Eric Price, and Terry Lynn Nell.
Survived by her sons, Clint Arrington and Bobby...
Curtis Creed Harris
Mar 27, 2023
Curtis Creed Harris, 77, of Cleveland, Tennessee, went home to be with the Lord, peacefully surrounded by his family at his home on Monday, March 27, 2023. Curtis was born on March 23, 1946 to the late Alden and Ruby Harris. He was the brother of Muriel (Marie) Harris, Don (late wife Francis) Harris, and Bob (Phyllis) Harris.
Curtis was a...
Marvin Walker
Mar 27, 2023
Marvin Walker, 80, of Cleveland, TN went home to be with the Lord on March 27, 2023. He was born on April 29, 1942 to the late Marvin B. and Teresia Walker. Marvin loved traveling and gambling at the casino. He enjoyed playing golf and was a founding member of the band “Shadows.” Marvin was dearly loved and will be...
Milton Loyal Nicholson
Mar 26, 2023
Milton Loyal Nicholson, 83, of Cohutta, GA passed away on March 26, 2023. He was born on November 11, 1939 to the late Milas and Daisy Nicholson. Milton loved the outdoors and being outside. He enjoyed spending time in Tellico Plains and anywhere he could get away into the mountains. Milton also loved antique cars and was fascinated with quality...
Liwen Victoria Yang
Mar 25, 2023
Liwen Victoria Yang came into this world on November 30, 1994, in Shanghai, China, and passed from it on March 25, 2023, in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Victoria grew up in Atlanta, Georgia, but called Chattanooga home after graduating from Covenant College in 2017.
Victoria was preceded in death by father, Tom Yang. Victoria is survived by mother, Annie and Stan, as well...
