Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Alexander Michael Cyphers
Jan 9, 2023
Alexander “AL” Michael Cyphers
Age 31, passed away on January 09, 2023.
He was full of life and lived it to the fullest. Alex loved fishing, riding back roads, being with family and friends, a cold beer and old country music. He had a heart as golden as his long beautiful hair. He was a happy soul, and loved to laugh. He...
Dale L. Hendrickson
Jan 9, 2023
Dale L. Hendrickson passed away at home on January 9, 2023 after a short illness. He worked for Schering Plough for 30 years. He was a United States Air Force Veteran. He loved playing with his grandchildren and watching them in their sports. He also liked tinkering with computers and electronics.
He was preceded in death by his parents. He is...
Clarence Steven Wallace
Jan 9, 2023
Clarence Steven Wallace, 67, of Cleveland, TN passed away on Monday January 9, 2023. He was born on August 18, 1955.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Peggy June England. He is survived by his son, Charlie Stiles (Amber), granddaughter Emberly Stiles; sisters Mollie Clark (Jimmy), Creedia York (Michael); several half brothers and sisters, and many nieces and...
Beverly Tate
Jan 8, 2023
Beverly Tate, 53, of Cleveland, TN passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2023. She was born on August 22, 1969 to the late Clyde Allen and Nan Clark. Beverly was originally from Selma, AL and was of the Baptist faith. She was a member of Good Hope Baptist Church in Decatur. She enjoyed gardening, sports, and was an Alabama football...
Leonard Waldimar Ohlsson
Jan 8, 2023
Leonard Waldimar Ohlsson, 93, of Cleveland, TN passed away on January 8, 2023. He was born on March 10, 1929 to the late Einor and Julia Ohlsson. Leonard was a veteran of the United States Army, serving in the Korean War. He received a Mechanical Engineering degree from The University of Minnesota and retired after 40 years from Whirlpool Corporation...
Edward Arthur Bevier
Jan 7, 2023
Edward Arthur Bevier, 56, of Cleveland, TN, passed away on Saturday, January 7th 2023. Edward was born in Joplin, Missouri on January 10th 1966 to Kenneth and Christine Bevier. He loved his family and volunteering at his church, The Tribe. His heart was for the local prison ministry. Edward Arthur Bevier was not only a great Man of God, but...
Betty Jane Haun
Jan 7, 2023
Betty Jane Haun, 76, of Englewood, Tennessee passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2023. Betty was born on March 17, 1946, in Athens, Tennessee to the late Kenneth and Grace Yarber. Betty loved crafts, sowing, gardening, painting, music, and being outdoors.
Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her sister, Peggy Shaw of Englewood, Tennessee.
She leaves behind to...
Teresa Carol Richmond
Jan 6, 2023
Teresa Carol Richmond, 62, of Decatur, Tennessee passed away on Friday, January 6, 2023. Teresa was born in Knoxville, Tennessee on July 3, 1960, to John and Slyvila Smith.
Teresa is preceded in death by her grandparents, Fred and Gladys Harris; niece, Rhonda Smith; mother-in-law, Sue Richmond; father-in-law, Paul Richmond; and her sister-in-law, Wendy Richmond.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory...
Cathy Colleen Tinnel
Jan 6, 2023
Cathy Colleen Tinnel, 64, of Sweetwater, Tennessee passed away on Friday, January 6, 2023. Cathy was born on December 13, 1958 in Knoxville, Tennessee to the late Charles and Betty Carver.
Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her two sons, Brian Tinnel, and Earl Tinnel III; and her sisters, Pat Erickson, Linda Carver, and Carolyn Lytle.
She leaves...
Gary Melford Grimm
Jan 5, 2023
Gary Melford Grimm was born on April 28, 1953 in Orange County, California. His Heavenly Father called him home on Thursday, January 5, 2023, at the age of 69. (The secret is out, he never liked to disclose his middle name).
His faith in his Savior, Yeshua the Messiah, was very evident throughout his life. He accepted Yeshua (Jesus) as his...
Esta Lee Keller
Jan 5, 2023
Esta Lee Keller, 90, of Cleveland, TN passed away on January 5, 2023. She is preceded in death by her grandson Devon Corey Green; son Darren Keller; daughter Teresa Green; husband Kenneth Eugene Keller; mother and father: Wilburn and Bertha Kyle.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory her children: Ronald Eugene Keller (Kathryn), Adonna Tomlinson; siblings: George Kyle (Sara), Benny...
Jason Christopher Dillon, Sr
Jan 5, 2023
Jason Christopher Dillon Sr., 48, of Cleveland, TN, passed away on January 5th, 2023. He was a resident of the area for seven years. He enjoyed working, watching football, spending time with his kids and his co-workers who were his best friends. He was an avid Ohio State Buckeye fan. He had a witty sense of humor, lighting up the...
David Mart Mckeehan
Jan 5, 2023
David Mart McKeehan, 68, of Athens, Tennessee passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2023. David was born on July 30, 1954, to the late Mart and Leona McKeehan in Athens, Tennessee. He enjoyed fishing, and spending time with his dog, Jessie.
Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Debbie McKeehan.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory...
Ronald Vaughn Mccall
Jan 4, 2023
Ronald Vaughn McCall, 81, of Cleveland, TN passed away on January 4, 2023. He was born on June 5, 1941 to the late Perry and Estey McCall.
For over 30 years, Ron worked for the U.S. Forest Service in North Carolina, Colorado, Georgia, and Tennessee. He worked on the Ocoee River project for the 1996 Olympics.
Ron loved the Lord and served...
Dorothy Sue Cagle
Jan 4, 2023
Dorothy Sue Cagle, 81, of Athens, Tennessee passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at her home. Dorothy was born on April 21, 1941, in Athens, Tennessee to the late Virgil and Lula Lingerfelt. She enjoyed camping, Sewing, and going to church on Sundays. Dorothy was a dedicated member of Valley View Baptist Church.
Along with her parents she was preceded...
Jimmy Lee Hartline
Jan 4, 2023
Jimmy Lee Hartline, 72, of Chattanooga, Tennessee passed away January 4, 2023 at CHI Memorial Chattanooga, Tennessee. He was born on May 25, 1950, in Chattanooga, Tennessee to Albert and Callie (McCurry) Hartline. He had continued to live here in beautiful southeastern Tennessee for his whole life. Jimmy loved his wife and enjoyed spending time with her exploring flea markets...
Peggy Jo Black Lindsey
Jan 4, 2023
Peggy Jo Black Lindsey, born Feb. 25, 1929 in Chattanooga, TN passed away on January 4, 2023 in a local hospital. She attended East Side Middle School, Chattanooga City High School, and worked in a Textile Factory from circa 1951 until marriage to George W. Lindsey on December 31, 1953, then was a homemaker as long as her health permitted....
Daniel "Danny" Fritz Holden
Jan 3, 2023
Daniel (Danny) Fritz Holden, 80, of Cleveland, TN passed away peacefully at his home on January 3, 2023. He was born on June 29, 1942, in Moss Point, Mississippi to the late DK and Kitty Holden. For over 40 years Danny was a skilled carpenter. He was also a Foreman and member of the local 74 carpenters’ union. Danny loved...
Linda Charlene O'Neal
Jan 2, 2023
Linda Charlene Crawford O’Neal, 78, of Cleveland, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on January 2, 2023. She was born on December 31, 1944 to the late Cecil and Francis Crawford.
Linda was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved spending time with her grandchildren, gardening, shopping, traveling, capturing life through photos, and was a lifelong Georgia Bulldog...
Lawrence Franklin Mathews
Jan 2, 2023
Lawrence Franklin Mathews, 84, of Cleveland, TN passed away on January 2, 2023. He was born May 4, 1938, son of the late Frank and Susie Mathews.
He is preceded in death by his late wife of 60 years, Linda Mathews; infant daughter Mimi Cheryl, and grandson Chad Mathews.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory two sons and their wives: Brian...
