Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Gwendolyn Marie Glisson
Mar 5, 2023
Gwendolyn Marie Glisson, age 63, passed peacefully at her home in Maryville, TN on March 5, 2023. She was born to the parents of, father Wendell A Glisson and mother Roberta M Swindler in Orlando, FL.
She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, painting, camping, cooking for friends and family and spending the day out by the river. Gwendolyn had a great sense of...
Joseph Gale Whitson
Mar 5, 2023
Joseph Gale “Joe” Whitson, 86, of Cleveland, TN passed away on March 5, 2023. He was born on June 4, 1936 in Harriman, TN and attended South Harriman High School where he graduated with honors in 1954. While at South Harriman Joe played football, baseball, and basketball. Joe continued these athletic endeavors at Tennessee Polytechnic Institute (now Tennessee Tech), graduating...
Donald Smith
Mar 5, 2023
Donald Smith, 71, of Seymour, TN passed away on March 5, 2023. He was born in Cleveland, TN on November 3, 1951. Donald was a devoted man of God and he enjoyed attending church. He had a true servants heart and loved helping anyone in need.
He is preceded in death by his father L.A. Smith; wife Shirley Smith; four brothers:...
Thomas Roy Barnett
Mar 5, 2023
Thomas Roy Barnett, 63, of Sweetwater, Tennessee passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2023. Tom was born on October 19, 1959, in Chicago, Illinois to Clarence Barnett and Druscilla Buckman. He enjoyed working on cars and spending time with his family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, Clarence Barnett; paternal grandparents, Merle and Willie Barnett; maternal grandparents,...
Dorothy Russell
Mar 4, 2023
Dorothy Russell, 83, of Cleveland TN passed peacefully in her sleep on March 4th, 2023, at her residence. Born July 6th, 1939, in Louisville Ky, Dorothy was the daughter of Ben and Ruth Bell.
Dorothy was a long-term member of Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church and retired office manager of Bradley Block. She also was a volunteer at the Bradley County...
Kaysen James Akins
Mar 4, 2023
Obituary for Kaysen James Akins
Kaysen James Akins of cleveland, Tennessee passed away March 4, 2023 at in Cleveland, Tennessee. He was born on March 4, 2023 in Cleveland, Tennessee to Jeff and Lasha (McGaha) Akins.
Times like these can rarely be described or imagined. This unknown author said it best; A butterfly Lights beside us like a sunbeam, and for a...
Shirley Diane Jaynes
Mar 4, 2023
Obituary for Shirley Diane Jaynes
Shirley Diane Jaynes, 78, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away March 4, 2023 at her home in Cleveland, Tennessee. She was born on August 18, 1944 in Moss Point, Mississippi to D.K. and Kitty (Canfield) Holden. Shirley was of the Baptist Faith. She was a loving lady that loved to be around her children and grandchildren. She...
Roger Dale Watson
Mar 4, 2023
Roger Dale Watson, 68, of Rossville, Georgia passed away in his home, March 4th, 2023. He was born May 5th, 1954 in Chattanooga, Tennessee to Eulice and Virginia Watson. He enjoyed Music, Birds and spending time with his family.
Roger is survived by (Daughters) Rhonda Miles and Jennifer Knecht. (Grandchildren) Brittany and Christina Miles, Patricia Dingus, Justin and Julia Brown. (Great-grandchildren)...
Bienvenido Fortunato Rosario
Mar 3, 2023
Bienvenido Fortunato Rosario was born in the city of Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic on March 19, 1933. Son of Elena Rosario and Celedonio Fortunato, fourth child of six siblings: Pablo, Rosa, Nila, Dilia and Alfonso.
He received God's call to serve as a Colporteur for the Seventh-day Adventist Church in the Central Dominican Conference. His desire for others to...
Darryl Lewis Bridges
Mar 3, 2023
Darryl Lewis Bridges, 36, passed suddenly of natural causes following illness, March 3, 2023. Born July 16, 1986, in Tampa Florida and of the Christian faith. Darryl loved fishing, the outdoors, riding his motorcycle, and most of all, his family and friends. He never met a stranger and helped so many people.
Survived by his loving mother, Danielle & Mark Beyer;...
John Cary Koppert
Mar 3, 2023
John Cary Koppert, age 74, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 3, 2023 in hospice care in Chattanooga, TN.
Raised in Hilliard, Ohio, Cary was a graduate of Hilliard High School and later The Ohio State University. He led a full life, and along with his wife Donna, owned Pony Express Way Station Restaurant of Grove City, OH for many...
Walter James Cannon
Mar 3, 2023
Walter James Cannon, 67, of Apison, Tennessee passed away March 3, 2023 at Erlanger East Hospital in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He was born on March 22, 1955 in El Paso, Texas to James and Maria (Korgel) Cannon.
Walter was a very loving, caring and thoughtful father, grandfather, spouse, brother and friend. He was always volunteering and helping others. He worked at McKee...
Raymond Gerald Leone
Mar 2, 2023
Raymond Gerald Leone ,79, of Summerville , Georgia passed away March 2, 2023 at home in Summerville , Georgia . He was born on December 29, 1943 in Buffalo , New York to Raymond and Coral (Blanchard ) Leone. He loved sports and played both football and baseball while in high school at Lakeshore Central High School in Angola, New...
Larry Anderson
Mar 2, 2023
Larry Anderson, 75, a native of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, March 2, 2023 surrounded by his wife and children. Larry was an avid NASCAR and UT fan and he enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife of 28 years, Claudia Anderson, daughter Tonya King (Donnie), Cristal Baxter (John), son Jamie Anderson...
Sharon Roe Bolton
Mar 2, 2023
Sharon Roe-Bolton, 93, passed away on March 2, 2023 at Dominion Senior Living, after a short illness. She was a resident there for a number of years. Born in Toledo, Ohio January 25, 1930, she moved to Athens in 2001.
Preceded in death by her parents, Dennis and Martha Roe; her husband, McKinley B. Bolton; stepson, Ray C. Bolton; stepdaughter, Linda...
Lois Lorrain Howard
Mar 1, 2023
Lois Lorrain Howard, age 81, beloved wife, mother, and “Mema” went home to be with her husband of 62 years on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. She was born on June 12, 1941 to Lois Beach (Coward) and John Lawson Beach. After John passing at an early age, Lois was raised by her step-father Ralph Coward. She married on September 3rd,...
Wanda Faye Young
Mar 1, 2023
Wanda Faye Young, 57, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away March 1, 2023 at CHI Memorial Chattanooga, Tennessee . She was born on August 13, 1965 in Cleveland, Tennessee to Bueron and Betty (Blair) Young. She was of the Christian faith and is now in her heavenly home. Wanda enjoyed fishing and riding through the mountains. She loved to shop and...
Conley Buford Stinnett Jr.
Feb 28, 2023
Conley Buford Stinnett Jr., 64, of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, February 28, 2023. Conley was born on December 25, 1958 in Knoxville to Conley Stinnett Sr. and Mary Gannon. Conley was a proud veteran of the United States Navy. Once home from the Navy, Conley enjoyed singing, and spending time with his family and friends.
He was preceded in...
Kevin Novinski
Feb 28, 2023
Kevin Novinski, 67, of Chattanooga, TN, passed away on February 28, 2023.
Kevin was born on August 17, 1955 to Theresa Reese and William Jack Novinski in Mineola, NY.
Kevin is predeceased by his loving wife, Carol and his brother William. He is survived by his sons Kevin and Kristopher, his mother Theresa, his three siblings Regina Novinski, Peter Novinski, and Paula...
William Earl Mccall
Feb 28, 2023
William Earl McCall, 83, of Cleveland, TN, passed away on February 28, 2023, surrounded by family.
He was born in Coffee Springs, AL, on September 13, 1939, son of late Gaston and Idell McCall. Earl was preceded in death by his son, William Jeffrey McCall, his grandson, Austin Lee McCall, and his sister, Elain (McCall) Perkins.
He is survived by his spouse...
