Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries

Bill Geren

Jun 27, 2024

Bill Blackburn Geren, age 82, born and raised in Bradley County Tennessee, stepped into eternity to meet the Lord, June 27, 2024. Bill loved to hunt, fish and watch Tennessee take the field on Saturdays in the fall. He was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church in Decatur but was unable to attend the last several years during his battle...

Grace Coada

Jun 26, 2024

Grace Ellen Coada, 82, passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at her home. Grace was born on June 29, 1941 in Monroe County, Tennessee. Anyone who knew Grace, knows how much she loved to work in her yard and tend to her flowers.

Grace was preceded in death by husband, Milburn Edgar Coada; parents, Charles and Mary Nancy McKelvey; several...

Johnie Botts

Jun 26, 2024

Johnie Faye Botts, 87, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away on Wednesday, June 27, 2024. Johnie was born on July 21, 1936, in Greasy Creek, Tennessee to the late Robert Loften McGehee and Alberta Boring McGehee. She was a longtime member of Waterville Baptist Church. She enjoyed gardening, quilting, canning, and being a caregiver to her mother. Faye was a 1955...

Charles Mull

Jun 26, 2024

Charles J. Mull, 89, of Cleveland, passed away on June 26, 2024, leaving his earthly home for his heavenly home. During his last days, he was surrounded by his loving wife, children, family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William (Bill) and Stella Mull and special sister-in-law Brenda Mull.

Survivors include his wife of 38 years Ruth Mull;...

Jo Osborne

Jun 26, 2024

Josephine Boyd Osborne

Jo Osborne passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2024, surrounded by her family at her home in Georgetown, TN.

Born September 16, 1938, on her parent’s farm in Dry Branch, VA, she was the daughter of the late Percy Ellis Boyd and Pearlene Robinson Boyd and is preceded in death by her son, Stephen Darryl Osborne, and brother, Charles Steele...

Silas Strickland

Jun 26, 2024

Silas Lane Strickland infant son of Lane and Haley Strickland of Etowah,Tn was born into Heaven on June 24th 2024. Jeremiah 1:5 says, "Before I formed thee in the belly, I knew thee". We all knew from the beginning that Silas was going to be a special little boy but didn't know that he was going to be so special...

Barbara Messler

Jun 26, 2024

Barbara Messler, 55, of Ringgold, GA, passed away on June 26, 2024, in Chattanooga, TN. Known for her vibrant personality and boundless energy, Barbara had a knack for making people laugh and could carry on a conversation with anyone. Her generous spirit and love for helping others were evident in every aspect of her life. She cherished spending time...

Donald Parks

Jun 25, 2024

Donald Lewis Parks, 64, of Benton, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2024. Donald was born on December 21, 1959 in Cleveland, Tennessee to the late Frank Parker and Opal Parks. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing, working on his antique truck, watching football, and spending time with his family. Donald was a people person; he loved his...

Anthony Anderson

Jun 25, 2024

Anthony Anderson, 56, passed away on June 25, 2024, in Soddy Daisy, TN. A proud United States Navy Veteran, Anthony was a man who embraced life with enthusiasm and joy. He loved to fish, play music, and was known as a pool shark. His voice was often heard singing his favorite songs, and he cherished camping trips with his family....

Donna Weaver

Jun 24, 2024

Donna Jean Weaver "DJ", 77, passed away on June 24, 2024, in Chattanooga, TN.

DJ is survived by her sons Brad Musgrave (Dottie Musgrave), Aaron Kitzler and her daughter Michelle Kitzler (Whitney Toothman)

DJ is preceded in death by her father Marion Russell, mother Gertrude Russell, sister Phyllis McDill and nephew Kenny Sayre, Jr.

DJ was born and raised in Ohio where her...

Steven Smith

Jun 24, 2024

Steve Smith of Ooltewah TN went home to be with our Lord on the 24th day of June, 2024. He is survive by his loving wife, Debbie Smith. He was proceeded in death by his parents, Gordon Smith and Charlotte Johnson, and brother, David Smith.

In addition to his wife, he is also survived by a sister, Bonnie Krech (Don); brothers...

Tommy Smith

Jun 24, 2024

Tommy Lee Smith Jr., 70 of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away on Monday, June 24, 2024. Tommy was born in Alabama on January 6, 1954. Tommy loved hanging out with friends, playing horseshoes, and watching TV. His favorites to watch were westerns, and Judge Judy. He also enjoyed cutting up with his grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Tommy...

Janet Caldwell

Jun 24, 2024

Janet Caldwell, 51, passed away on June 24, 2024, in Chattanooga, TN. Janet was born on August 9, 1972 in Cleveland, TN, to Delbert Caldwell and Minnie Jeffers. Janet graduated from Bradley Central High School. She started her career as a Server for many years.

Janet had two children, Haley Caldwell and Tanner Caldwell. Janet was best known for eating her...

Shirley Jenkins

Jun 24, 2024

Shirley Jean Pittman Jenkins, 87, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away on Monday, June 24, 2024. Shirley was born on December 12, 1936 in McCaysville, Georgia to the late William "Bass" and Ethel Pittman. Shirley was very family centered. She enjoyed more than anything to spend time with her children, and grandchildren.

Along with her parents she was preceded in death by...

Stacy Runyan

Jun 24, 2024

Stacy Lynn Runyan, 48, of Athens, TN passed away on June 24, 2024 at Kindred Hospital of Chattanooga, TN.

Stacy loved his family very much. He enjoyed spending time with his 2 nieces, and helping with his mother. Stacy was a carpenter, and loved working with his hand. He use to raise gamecocks for fighting, and won several tournaments.

He was preceded...

Audrey Robinson

Jun 24, 2024

In Loving Memory of Audrey Ann Robinson

March 28, 1952- June 24, 2024



Audrey Ann Robinson was a lifelong resident of Chattanooga and was of the baptist faith. She passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loved ones on June 24, 2024.

She was preceded in death by her father Clarence Bice; mother Annie Mae...

William Flowers

Jun 24, 2024

William Roy Flowers, 76, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away on Monday, June 24, 2024. William Was born on April 18, 1948, in Cleveland, Tennessee to the late Arvil and Mary Flowers. He enjoyed watching westerns, racing, and football.

Along with is parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Flowers; and his brothers, Bobby Flowers, Jimmy Flowers, and Ricky...

John Ensley

Jun 24, 2024

John Robert "Johnny" Ensley, 76, passed away peacefully at his home on the morning of June 24, 2024 after a lengthy illness. Johnny was born on May 1, 1948 to the late O.W. "Shorty" and Geneva Ensley. He was a lifelong resident of Cleveland, Tennessee. He was of the Baptist faith.

Johnny attended Bradley High School. He later became a proud...

Phil Taylor

Jun 23, 2024

James Phillip "Phil" Taylor, 64, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away on June 23, 2024 after battling illness for several months, with his wife and children by his side. Phil was born on November 21, 1959 in Suffolk, Virginia to the late James Earl and Shirley Taylor.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife, Peggy Taylor; his children, Jackie (Josh)...

Ronald Hudson

Jun 23, 2024

Ronald Eugene Hudson, "Honeybee" age 65, of Athens, Tennessee, passed away peacefully, Sunday, June 23, 2024, after suffering a stroke. He was the son of the late Donald and Norma Jean Hudson of Calhoun, Tennessee. He was preceded in death by his brothers Charles Everett Hudson, Rodney Martin Hudson and brother-in-law Alex Compton. Grandparents Clarence Everett Hudson and Margaret Ellen...