Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Carol Kiser
Feb 17, 2025
Carol Ann Kiser, 70, of Monroe County, TN went to be with the Lord on February 17, 2025.
Carol loved to sing gospel songs and has written several of her own songs as well. She loved to spend her time shopping and travelling. Carol loved her children and grandchildren more than anything. She will be deeply missed by all...
Dorothy Owenby
Feb 17, 2025
Dorothy "Dee" Owenby, 67, passed away on February 17, 2025, surrounded by those who loved her most. Fiercely strong-willed, outspoken, and extraordinarily intelligent, Dee lived life on her own terms-never afraid to speak her mind, always willing to give to those in need, but never one to tolerate nonsense.
She found her greatest joy soaking up the sun by the pool,...
Gary Calkins
Feb 17, 2025
Gary Alan Calkins, 83, of Ooltewah, TN passed away on 17 February, 2025. He was born in Weed, California. Gary and his wife, Lea, lived many places in the U.S., and abroad during their 63 years of marriage. Gary graduated from Weed High School, in Weed, CA. He received his Bachelor's degree at Chico State University in Chico, CA, where...
Ethelene Bridges
Feb 17, 2025
Mrs. Ethelene Katherine Rogers Bridges 96 of Parksville Rd Benton, TN passed away on February 17, 2025. She went peacefully to meet her Lord and Savior. Ethelene "Granny" was a lifelong member of Zion Baptist Church. She was proudly the oldest living member of the Rogers family until her passing.
She married the love of her life L.B. "Gobe" Pap Bridges,...
William "Bill" Griffith
Feb 16, 2025
William Marshall "Bill" Griffith
June 6, 1956 - February 16, 2025
William Marshall "Bill" Griffith, a devoted husband, father, and servant leader, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2025, at the age of 68.
Born and raised in Red Bank, TN, he was a proud graduate of Red Bank High School, Belmont University, and the Cleveland State Law Enforcement Academy. Above all, his...
Emily Rzeplinski
Feb 16, 2025
Emily LaBate Rzeplinski, age 74, better known as "Lee and Mema", passed away on Sunday, February 16th, 2025 at her home after a long battle with cancer. She was a beloved wife, mother, and Mema who will be missed beyond measure.
Lee was Born November 10th, 1950 and grew up in Clark, New Jersey. She later met and married her best...
Naomi O'Donnell
Feb 16, 2025
Mary "Naomi" O'Donnell 78, of Cleveland, Tn. Born May 2, 1946, in Los Angeles, California raised in Portland, Oregon and entered eternal life on Feb.16, 2025, with her family by her side.
She retired from Duracell and worked at several thrift stores after retirement. She loved thrift shopping and yard sales. She also collected Princess Diana memorabilia. She was a very...
Thomas Leo Marsh
Feb 15, 2025
Thomas Leo Marsh, born on July 15, 1952, in Los Angeles, California, passed away on February 15, 2025, in Calhoun, Tennessee. A devoted husband, he is survived by his beloved wife, Tonna Marsh, their four children Micah, Caleb, Erin and Joshua along with many grandchildren
Thomas proudly served in the United States Navy from July 15, 1970, until he retired in...
Charles Key
Feb 15, 2025
Charles Stanley "Plow" Key, 64, passed away on February 15, 2025, in Loudon, Tennessee.
Born on June 19, 1960, in Maryville, Tennessee, Stanley was a beloved brother, uncle, and friend. He had a deep love for those closest to him and expressed it wholeheartedly. Known for his strong will and stubborn nature, he was unwavering in his convictions but equally steadfast...
Gladys Patterson
Feb 14, 2025
Colleen Patterson-Olley, 64, of Tellico Plains received her wings to be with the Lord on February 14, 2025.
She was a member of Maple Springs Baptist Church of Tellico Plains. Colleen loved crocheting and riding on motorcycles. She was an employee of B&B Restaurant of Tellico Plains. Colleen never met a stranger, and got along with everyone she met. She...
Patricia Faller
Feb 13, 2025
Patricia Faller, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and faithful servant of God, has gone to rest and wait for Jesus. A lifelong Seventh-day Adventist, she lived with unwavering faith and a heart for service.
Patricia Faller was born in Maryland and lived a life full of love, faith, and devotion to her family. She married her first husband, Gene Autry Peebles....
Basil Trigger
Feb 13, 2025
Basil Lee Trigger, age 71, passed away on February 13 ,2025, surrounded by his family in his Cleveland, TN home. He was born on September 24, 1953, in Washington, DC, and grew up in Rollins Fork, VA. He graduated from Washington and Lee High School in Montross, VA. In 1975, he enlisted in the Navy and served on the USS...
William Gardner
Feb 13, 2025
William "Wild Bill" Gardner, age 78, of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2025. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend. Bill's life was marked by his love of music, the outdoors, and his country, but he will be remembered most for his deep devotion to family, especially his grandchildren who were the...
Randy Day
Feb 13, 2025
James Randy Day, 74, of Chattanooga, TN passed away on February 13, 2025. He was born on January 10, 1951 to the late William and Mildred Day. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed being outside, hunting & fishing. He worked as an electriain for many years and served as the Vice President of IBEW Local 175 of Chattanooga. He...
Richard "Murdock" Collins
Feb 13, 2025
Richard "Murdock" Allen Collins, age 65 of Sweetwater, TN took his last breath on this side of eternity at 8:47am on February 13, 2025 with his family by his side.
To know him was to love him. He was a on-of-a kind caring soul, who had a contagious smile and never met a stranger. Murdock loved his family, the UT Vols,...
Donald Humphries
Feb 12, 2025
Donald Franklin Humphries, 84, of McDonald, Tennessee passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. Donald was born on August 16, 1940 in in McDonald, Tennessee to the late Orville and Cecil Humphries.
Donald was a barber by trade for over 50 years, owning his own barbershop in Apison, Tennessee. He was also a member of the Chattanooga Corvette club. In his...
Fredrick Estes
Feb 12, 2025
Freddy L. Estes, 71, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. Freddy was born on January 21, 1954, in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late William and Frances Estes.
Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers, Bill Estes and Ray Estes; nieces, Donna Perry and Frances Estes; and his nephews, Dallas Peterson, and William Ray Estes.
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Janet Davis
Feb 12, 2025
February 12th an angel gained her wings as Janet Annete Davis left this life to begin the next. She was preceded in death by her father, Joe Buck Rayburn, her mother Carolyn Wilene Wilson, and her late husband Rickey Davis with whom she shared a strong bond until his death. She leaves behind her two sons; Jonathan Mitchell Anderson, and...
Kenneth Keith
Feb 12, 2025
Kenneth Kirby Keith went home to be with his Savior on February 12, 2025. He was 85 years young.
He was born on January 21, 1940 to Hubert and Clancy Irene Wycoff Keith in Dayton Tennessee. He was a graduate of Dayton City School and Rhea Central High School. Upon completion of high school, he joined the Air Force and served...
Roberta Higgins
Feb 11, 2025
Roberta (Sissy) Higgins of Chattanooga TN passed away at home on February 11, 2025. She was 60. A lifelong resident of Chattanooga TN,
She is proceeded in death by her husband Tim Higgins, both mother Joyce Friedrich and father Robert Langston, step father Paul Friedrich and sisters Angela Langston and Tiffany Langston.
She was known for her love and dedication to her...
