Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Richard Lee Todd
Feb 1, 2023
Richard Lee Todd, 82, of Chattanooga, Tennessee passed away February 1st, 2023 at his residence in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He was born on March 22nd, 1940 in Iowa Falls , Iowa to Henry and Anna (Ake ) Todd. Richard moved to this area 21 years ago. He loved trains and worked for Union Pacific Railroad. He absolutely loved his coffee. In...
Steven Marcus Wilson
Jan 31, 2023
Obituary for Steven Marcus Wilson
Steven Marcus Wilson, 57, of Chattanooga , Tennessee passed away January 31, 2023 at Erlanger in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He was born on May 4, 1965 in Chattanooga , Tennessee to Phillip and Sarah (Clark ) Wilson.
Steve was an avid fisherman and he loved hunting. He was a great bounty hunter. If you needed to find someone...
William Elbert Grady
Jan 31, 2023
William Elbert “Pete” Grady, 73, of Cleveland, TN passed away on January 31, 2023. He was born on February 12, 1949 to the late Mitchell and Beatrice Grady.
William loved hunting and fishing, watching University of Tennessee Athletics sports.
In addition to his mother and father, he is preceded in death by siblings: Wilma Grady, Carolyn Grady, Judy Grady, Linda Morrison, Allan...
Evelyne Jeanne Norris Putman
Jan 30, 2023
Evelyne Jeanne Norris Putman, nee’ Evelyne J. Guerin, born in île de Ré, France in 1934. Parents: Louise Mayé Guerin and Laurent Emile Guerin. Our beautiful mother passed from this earth January 30, 2023, at 8:00 am. We were by her side, holding her hand, comforting her, and telling her we loved her when she passed peacefully.
She was 1 of...
Roman Francis Bige
Jan 30, 2023
Roman Francis Bige, 80, of Charleston, TN passed away on January 30, 2023. He was born on April 1, 1942 to the late Joesph and Lottie Bige. He retired from M&M Mars. Roman loved street rods, going to car shows, swap meets, drag races, feeding his birds, and was an avid reader. He was a very friendly person, has many...
Ernest Craig
Jan 30, 2023
Ernest Craig, 73, of Cleveland, TN passed away on January 30, 2023. He was born on October 8, 1949 to the late William and Amanda Craig.
Ernest loved being outdoors, camping, etc. He was always known for giving everyone a hard time. He was a Christian, and attended the Baptist Church.
In addition to his mother and father, he is preceded in...
Jackie Lee Eslinger
Jan 30, 2023
Jackie Lee Eslinger, 68, of Cleveland, TN passed away on January 30, 2023. He was born on July 12, 1954 to the late Andy and Emma Jean Eslinger. Jackie was an avid knife and gun collector and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was also a Veteran of the United States Army.
In addition to his mother and father, he is preceded...
Raymond Conner Williams
Jan 30, 2023
Raymond Conner Williams, 93, of Cleveland, TN passed away on January 30, 2023. He was born on February 20, 1929 in Surgoinsville, TN to the late Rev. Charles E. and Mae Williams.
Conner was a Veteran of the United States Army and served 18 months during 1946-1947. He graduated from Tennessee Temple University in Chattanooga, TN. He was a real estate...
Dennis Morrow
Jan 30, 2023
Dennis Morrow, 70, of Birchwood, TN passed away on January 30, 2023. He was born on February 17, 1952 to the late Grady and Dorothy Morrow.
Dennis was a very hard-working man, who was dedicated to his work. He worked many different jobs and different places throughout the years, including as a chicken farmer with his father, Grady. He also enjoyed...
Billy Dillard Parker
Jan 29, 2023
Billy Parker, 89, of Cleveland, TN passed away on January 29, 2023. He was born on July 21, 1933 to the late Lewie and Mamie Parker.
He was a Veteran of the United States Army and served in the Korean War. After his service in the Army, he attended Cleveland Business School. Billy was a Carpenter by trade and he enjoyed...
Janice Bacon Kennedy
Jan 29, 2023
Janice Bacon Kennedy, 74, of Cleveland, TN passed away on January 29, 2023. She was born on April 27, 1948 to the late Conner and Hazel Bacon.
Janice is survived by her brother and sister-in-law Rodney and Brenda Bacon; nephew Greg Bacon (Lori); great nephew: Bradley Bacon (Jessica) and very special friend and neighbor, Jodi Mullinax.
A graveside service for Janice will...
Johnny Lovell Maupin
Jan 29, 2023
Johnny Lovell Maupin, 91, of Cleveland, TN passed away on January 29, 2023. She was born on May 13, 1931 in Birchwood, TN to the late Holman and Cecil Lovell. She graduated from Bradley High School, where she served as the manager of the Bradley Bearettes basketball team. Johnny retired after 35 years at South Central Bell, starting as a...
Marsha Anne Cates
Jan 29, 2023
Marsha Anne Cates, 67, of Cleveland , Tennessee passed away January 29, 2023 at her Residence in Cleveland, Tennessee . She was born on November 2, 1955 in Dayton, Tennessee to Oren Arthur Morgan Sr. and Dorothea Tekoa (Gothard) Morgan. She was born in a small town on the river, the area known as "The Fisher Place". Marsha enjoyed a...
Kenneth Edward Russell
Jan 28, 2023
Kenneth Edward (Shotgun) Russell, 73, of Cleveland, TN, passed away January 28, 2023, at his residence, surrounded by family. Born April 23, 1949, to the late Ruford Russell & Alice Thompson, in Campton, KY. Kenneth attended Spring Place COGOP. He was a loving husband, father, pawpaw, and friend. Kenneth enjoyed spending time with his family, restoring antique vehicles, playing the...
Annie Louise Sellers
Jan 28, 2023
Annie Louise Sellers, 61, passed away January 28, 2023, at her residence. Born January 23, 1962, in Chattanooga, TN, to Isaiah Sellers & Mary Francis Sellers. She moved to Cleveland, TN in 1976 to Bachman Home where she met Bobby. She was of the Christian faith. Annie loved spending time with all of her family, talking to her grandbabies, and...
Bessie Faye Hunt
Jan 28, 2023
Bessie Faye Hunt, 76, longtime resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away January 28, 2023. Born December 28, 1946, to the late Johnny & Jane Murr in Knoxville, TN. Bessie was a Godly woman, Church of God faith, who loved spending time with her family and crocheting.
Preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Hunt; brothers, Tommy Murr, Rex Murr, and Blake...
Tyrone Benjamin Jenkins
Jan 27, 2023
Tyrone Benjamin Jenkins, 45, lifelong resident of Athens, TN, passed away, January 27, 2023. He was born to Clarence B. Macon & Uneeda Kay Jenkins. Tyrone graduated from Meigs County High School and the owner of Ty’s Tire Shop. He loved fishing, golfing, RC cars, and being with his family and friends. Tyrone enjoyed driving his boat, watching & playing...
Barbara Dale Moses
Jan 27, 2023
Barbara Dale Moses, 82, of Decatur, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 27, 2023. Barbara was born on October 25, 1940 in Athens, Tennessee to the late Guy and Catherine Neisler. Barbara was of the Baptist Faith.
Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer Moses; son, Robert Moses; her granddaughter...
Janice Susan Hickman Manery
Jan 26, 2023
Janice Susan Hickman Manery, 58, of Shelbyville, TN, passed away, January 26, 2023, in Lewisburg, TN, surrounded by her family. Born December 28, 1964, to Lawrence Clinton Hickman and Wanda Forest Caldwell Hickman, in Cleveland, TN. Janice was a member of Stanfield Baptist Church and a 1983 graduate of Bradley Central High School. She was also employed by Walmart for...
William Martin Ransford
Jan 26, 2023
William “Papa Bill” Ransford, 95, went to be with the Lord January 26, 2023. Bill, also known as Martin or Uncle Doc by many of his family and friends, was born in Kingfisher County, OK in 1927. His parents, Roy and Lillie Ransford were farmers who taught Bill the value of hard work which provided a basis for his entire...
