Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Michael Burgess
Feb 21, 2023
Michael Burgess, 70, of Cleveland, TN, passed away February 21, 2023, at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born September 26, 1952, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to the late Frank & Lorene Burgess. He was of the Christian faith. Michael loved his grandchildren. He loved music, enjoyed playing the guitar. Michael loved TN football and in his younger...
Everett "Red" Emory Harris
Feb 21, 2023
Everett “Red” Emory Harris, 92, of Cleveland, TN passed away on February 21, 2023. He was born on March 21, 1930 to the late Creed and Janey Harris. Everett was born and raised in Cleveland, TN and longtime member of Eastview Baptist Church. He graduated with the class of 1949 from Bradley High School, where he received All-State distinction for...
Louise Elizabeth Ricks Myers
Feb 21, 2023
Louise Elizabeth Ricks Myers, 85, of Decatur, TN passed away on February 21, 2023. She was born on July 11, 1937 to the late Jimmy and Onie Ricks. Louise was a member of Good Hope Baptist Church. She spent most of her life in Meigs County, TN.
In addition to her mother and father, she is preceded in death by her...
Lebron Layne
Feb 20, 2023
Lebron Layne, 82, lifelong resident of Chattanooga, TN, went to be with our Lord & Savior, Monday, February 20, 2023, surrounded by his loved ones. Born September 29, 1940, to the late Robert and Beatrice Lee Cookston Layne. Lebron graduated from Red Bank High School in 1958. He joined the United States Navy, which he served 6 years, 2 years...
Martha Hope Powell
Feb 20, 2023
Martha Hope Powell 78 of Etowah Tn, beloved sister and friend passed away peacefully on February 20th, 2023. Martha had an unwavering passion for life and a profound love for animals and friends. Martha was known for her relentless work ethic, witty sense of humor and loyal dedication to the people she loved. Her passions in life were her animals,...
James Verdon Moore Jr.
Feb 19, 2023
James VerDon Moore Jr., 60, of Cleveland, TN passed away on February 19, 2023. He was born on July 1, 1962 in Dalton, GA. James enjoyed attending auctions, vacationing to Pigeon Forge and Florida, and he loved cooking and spending time with his friends.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Grace Yvonne LaDuke.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory...
Alice Louise Wheeler
Feb 19, 2023
Obituary for Alice Louise Wheeler
Alice Louise Wheeler, 89, of Apison, Tennessee passed away February 19, 2023 at her residence Apison, Tennessee. She was born on March 11, 1933 in Abbington, Pennsylvania to Joshua and Minnie (Kilby) Sturgill. She is o the Seventh Day Adventist faith. Alice has lived in the area for the past 21 years after moving to Tennessee...
Stacey Teasley
Feb 19, 2023
Stacey Teasley, 52, of Riceville, TN passed away on February 19, 2023. He was born on April 23, 1970. Stacey loved fishing and was an avid NASCAR fan.
He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Carl & Maybelle Teasley, maternal grandparents J. L. & Mildred McGuire, daughter Jennifer Teasley, brother Bryan Teasley, and one great niece Annalia Fowler.
Stacey leaves...
Louis Melvin Scroggins
Feb 19, 2023
Louis Melvin Scroggins, 68, passed away on February 19, 2023 under the care of Hospice of Chattanooga. He worked at Lynskey Performance for nearly 50 years. He was preceded in death by his wife Bertha Scroggins, sisters Wilma Jean Blankenship, Betty Mattox, and Joyce Ramsey; parents Charlie Melvin and Elise Lockett Scroggins.
He is survived by his daughter, Sara Marshall and...
Hurshul Andrew Richesin
Feb 19, 2023
Hurshul Andrew Richesin, 76, of Riceville, Tennessee passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2023. Hurshul was born on June 8, 1946, in Monroe County Tennessee to the late Sam and Gena Richesin. He retired from Olin Chemicals after 30 plus years. Hurshul was of the Baptist faith.
Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Fugate...
Elizabeth Jean Templeton
Feb 18, 2023
Elizabeth Jean Templeton passed away from this earth into the arms of Jesus on February 18, 2023, surrounded by her family. In her final days, even though her memory was fading, her personality shone through and she never forgot about her precious Lord. She stayed faithful to him, and called on his name until her last breath here on earth.
Jean...
Herman Junior Self
Feb 18, 2023
Obituary for Herman Junior Self
Herman Junior Self, 57, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away February 18, 2023 at Tennova of Cleveland, Tennessee . He was born on February 28, 1965 in Bakersfield, California to John and Gladys (Goss) Self. Herman loved spending time wth his family and going out to eat with them. He was a card player and loved to...
Donald "Kane" Pickel
Feb 18, 2023
Donald “Kane” Pickel, 57, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2023. Kane was born on August 23, 1965, in Los Angeles, California to the late Nada Margaret and Donald Frank Pickel.
Along with is parents he was preceded in death by his son, Blake Pickel; and his sisters, Donna Pickel, and Lolly Reagan.
He leaves behind to cherish his...
John Wesley Watts
Feb 18, 2023
John Wesley Watts, 44, of Harrison, Tennessee passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2023. John was born on July 31, 1978, in Birmingham, Alabama. John was an alumnus of Central High School.
John was preceded in death by his father, Lawrence Watts.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his children, Andrew Watts, Morgan Watts, and Adam Watts; his mother, Bonnie Plymal;...
John Samuel Moore
Feb 18, 2023
John Samuel Moore, 69, of Chattanooga, TN, passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2023. He was a lifelong resident of the area, and spent two of those years serving in the United States Army. He enjoyed spending time with his daughters and going to the mountains with friends. He very much enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson. He was a loving...
Cheryl Beth Howard
Feb 17, 2023
Cheryl “Beth” Howard, 45, of Gallatin, Tennessee passed away on Friday, February 17, 2023. Beth was born on April 13, 1977, in Cleveland, Tennessee to Donald and Cheryl Inscore. Beth enjoyed gardening, playing golf, basketball, and going on walks. Most of all she enjoyed attending church and going on trips with her family.
Beth was preceded in death by her maternal...
Julie Beatrice Creekmore
Feb 17, 2023
Obituary for Julie Beatrice Creekmore
Julie Beatrice Creekmore, 71, of Rossville, Georgia passed away February 17, 2023 at CHI Memorial Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia . She was born on February 7, 1952 in Chattanooga , Tennessee to Kenneth and Katherine (Shepard) Niskern. She was a loving wife, mother and granny. She was of Christian faith and loved spending time with her family,...
George Washington Cross
Feb 17, 2023
Goodbyes are never easy, especially for those you love. It is with great sadness, yet peace of heart, that we announce the passing of George Washington Cross. In the blink of the eye, George stepped into heaven on Friday, February 17, 2023, after complications from a heart illness. He was cared by the medical professionals of Tennova Hospital, especially those...
Keith Allen Van Sickle
Feb 16, 2023
Keith Allen VanSickle, 65, of Cleveland , Tennessee passed away February 16, 2023 at his residence in Cleveland, Tennessee. He was born on March 20, 1957 in Dalton, New York to Ronald and Mary (Spike) VanSickle. Keith served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany as a chemical staff specialist. He then moved to El Paso, Texas and...
Polly Skelton
Feb 16, 2023
Polly Skelton, 82, of Chattanooga, TN passed away on February 16, 2023. She was born on April 7, 1940 to the late William and Loma Callahan.
Polly worked as a waitress and hostess at Mt. Vernon Restaurant for over 30 years. She loved walking and working Jigsaw Puzzles.
In addition to her mother and father, she is preceded in death by her...
