Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Willa Jean O'Quinn
Mar 25, 2023
Willa Jean O’Quinn, 85, Hixson, TN
October 21, 1937 – March 25, 2023
Willa Jean O'Quinn, 85, of Hixson, Tennessee, passed away on March 25, 2023 surrounded by her family. She was born to parents Elzie and Lois Johnson on October 21, 1937 in Sylvania, Alabama.
Graduating from Sylvania High School, Jean moved to Chattanooga, Tennessee and married the love of her life,...
Leland F. "Bill" Revis
Mar 24, 2023
Leland (Bill) F. Revis, 94, died peacefully in his sleep on Mar 24, 2023, in Starr Regional Hospital in Athens, TN. Bill was born Aug. 8, 1928, in Dayton, TN to Richard and Mattie Revis of Old Washington. He married Mary Ella Sullivan of Dayton in 1949 and had 2 children, Billy Lynn and Rhonda Ann. They moved to Bradenton,...
Joseph David Sink
Mar 24, 2023
Joseph David Sink, Sr. passed away peacefully in Murfreesboro on March 24, 2023 at the age of 80.
He was born in Decatur, Tennessee on May 16, 1942 to Murvin and Gladys Sink. He grew up in a farming family with 12 other siblings. He loved to sing in church and to share the Bible, going for many years on a...
Steven Whaley
Mar 24, 2023
Steven Whaley, 34, of Decatur, TN passed away on March 24, 2023. Steven was born on January 20, 1989, in Cleveland, TN. He was of the Christian faith. Steven loved to do anything outside, but fishing was his passion. He had the biggest heart and never met a stranger. Anyone who knew him knew how caring and king hearted he...
Judith Gail "Judy" Balsinger Dockery
Mar 23, 2023
Judith Gail (Balsinger) Dockery, age 76, (formally of Maryville) died on March 23,2023 at Spring City Care & Rehab Center in Spring City, Tn. Judy was of the Baptist faith.
Judy is proceeded in death by her parents, J.T Balsinger and Nelle (Presswood) Balsinger-Madisonville. Great Grandparents,John and Nettie Balsinger-Madisonville, Fred and Greta Presswood-Sweetwater.
She is survived by Daughter, Greta Penelope (Balsinger) Forth-Madisonville....
David Morton Turner
Mar 23, 2023
David Morton Turner, 71, a resident of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away March 23, 2023, at his residence. He was born in Cleveland, TN on February 7, 1952 to the late George and Marian Turner. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his nephew Shawn Turner. He is survived by his son Brad Turner, grandsons Greyson and...
Stella Rose Webb
Mar 23, 2023
Stella Rose Webb, 59, of Athens, TN passed away on March 23, 2023 at her home.
She is preceded in death by her mother Irene Dodson, father Oath Ratledge, one brother Randal Ratledge and life long companion Terry Wayne Stamey Jr.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory two daughters Allison Taylor and Crystal Stamey, three sisters Diane Dodson, Faye Walker (Donnie),...
Richard "Rich" Gale Cook
Mar 22, 2023
Richard "Rich" Gale Cook, 89, of Cleveland TN, passed away peacefully on March 22. 2023 in his home surrounded by family. Rich was born on November 27, 1933 in Lawrenceville, Illinois, to the parents of Elfreda and John Cook. After graduating from Bridgeport High School, in 1951, Rich worked in the family restaurant at "Cook's Confectionary" and later at Standard...
William "Bill" Taylor Runions
Mar 22, 2023
William “Bill” Taylor Runions, 86, of Charleston, TN passed away on March 22, 2023. He was born on February 20, 1937 to the late Laughton and Reed Runions. Bill enjoyed hunting, fishing, dog training, woodworking, farming, and any other outdoor activities.
In addition to his mother and father he is preceded in death by his wife Joy Runions; grandson Taylor McConnell;...
Mary Ellen Payne
Mar 22, 2023
Mary Ellen Payne, 75, of Ooltewah, TN passed away on March 22, 2023. She was born on July 31, 1947 to the late Olaf Mathison and Esther Foote Mathison. Mary moved to Ooltewah from Wimberley, TX. She enjoyed playing piano, quilting, and spoiling her grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her Parents: Olaf & Esther (Foote) Mathison; Brothers: Wellington, John...
James Edward Rhoades
Mar 21, 2023
James Edward Rhoades, 80, of Cleveland, TN passed away on March 21, 2023. He was born on December 27, 1942 to the late Ed Rhoades Jr. and Elsie Lucille Greene. He retired from McKee Bakery after many years of service. James was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing and hunting. He was a “jack of all trades” who could work...
George Wesley Link
Mar 21, 2023
George Wesley Link, 82, of Cleveland, TN passed away on March 21, 2023. He was born on December 3, 1940 to the late William and Mildred Link. George was an avid golfer, sports fan, coin collector, dog lover and he was a long time member of South Cleveland United Methodist Church.
In addition to his mother and father, he is...
Marla Elizabeth Gundry
Mar 21, 2023
Marla Elizabeth Gundry, age 51, passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2023. She had recently moved from Murrieta, CA to Cleveland, TN in 2022. Marla was born April 2, 1971 in Burbank, CA. Marla had a tremendous heart for God, her family and friends, and all who entered her life. She loved her Sun Conure bird Chuy, gardening, and her...
George Lamar Dent
Mar 20, 2023
George Lamar Dent entered into eternal rest on March 20th, 2023.
He was born July 5th, 1945 and was a lifelong resident of Hixson, TN.
George worked most of his adult life as an auto mechanic and was an avid hunter.
He was preceded in death by his parents Erman and Clara Dent, sister Alma Jo and brothers Larry and Alvin Dent.
He is...
Raymond Michael Poteet
Mar 20, 2023
Raymond Michael Poteet went to be with the Lord March 20, 2023. A devoted husband, father and friend to so many. He loved his family and friends, his Game Fowl, and fine horses. He was a Bowater retiree of 30 years as a papermaker and then the maintenance department. He loved to tell stories on the people he knew and...
James "Pete" Barnett
Mar 19, 2023
James “Pete” Barnett, 92, of Sweetwater went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 19, 2023. He recently accepted Jesus as his Savior. Pete was born February 9, 1931 to the late Murrell Barnett and Willie Barnett Wiseman.
Pete was a dozer operator for Wright Brothers Construction for over 20 years. He truly loved his profession, co-workers, and employer. He...
Rhonda Raines
Mar 18, 2023
Rhonda Raines, 63, of Cleveland, TN passed away on March 18, 2023 surrounded by her family. She was born on July 11, 1959. Rhonda worked at Employment Connection and was said to be a loyal and honest employee by her coworkers. She enjoyed traveling with her family and loved her 2 children and many grandchildren. Rhonda loved attending games and...
Jd Watson
Mar 18, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of JD Watson, a loving father and hardworking provider. He passed away on March 18th, 2023, at the age of 55.
JD was born in Georgia in 1967 and raised in Alabama. Despite a difficult childhood, he grew up to be a man of integrity, kindness, and a strong work ethic....
Nancy Sue Shuster
Mar 18, 2023
Nancy Sue Shuster, 70, of Chatsworth, GA (born in Brooklyn, NY) passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 18th, 2023 at home with her son Jason Lee Shuster and his best friend and roommate Dianna Lynn Buck.
Dianna was not her daughter by blood but her daughter by choice and has known the Shuster family since 1997. Dianna also served...
Kevin Laverne Van Liew
Mar 17, 2023
Obituary for Kevin Laverne Van Liew
Kevin Laverne Van Liew, 59, of East Ridge, Tennessee passed away March 17, 2023 at his residence in East Ridge, Tennessee. He was born on November 22, 1963 in Grand Rapid, Michigan to Gerald and Sharon (Robinson) Van Liew. Kevin was dedicated to serving and assisting his fellow man. He was a Private Investigator, Security...
