Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Larry Lebron Wilson
Dec 27, 2022
Larry Lebron Wilson,66,of Apison,TN passed away on December 27,2022. He was born on May 27,1956 to the late Lawrence and Joann Wilson. Larry was a lifelong resident of this area.
In addition to his mother and father, he is preceded in death by his brothers Layton and Larunce Wilson.
He is survived by his wife Deana and children Rachel (Will) Rivera and...
Catherine Lousie Ownby
Dec 27, 2022
Catherine Louise Ownby, 80, lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away December 27, 2022. Born November 6, 1942, to the late Heber & Beulah McCoy. She was of the Baptist faith and a member of Cloverleaf Baptist Church. Catherine taught Sunday school for several years at Sunrise Baptist Church. She enjoyed going camping and sitting by the fireplace, reading, and...
Danny William Shipman
Dec 26, 2022
Danny William Shipman, 62, of Cleveland, TN passed away on December 26, 2022.
He is survived by his wife, Angela Shipman and two daughters: Katrina Shipman and Selena Shipman.
There will be no public services at this time.
Taurus Genard Kelley
Dec 26, 2022
Taurus Genard Kelley passed away on Monday, December 26, 2022, at Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga, TN, after an extended illness. He was born July 20, 1975, to George Edward Kelly of Chicago, IL, and Brenda Carter Kelley of Mt. Pleasant, TN. Taurus was a native of Columbia, TN. He attended public schools as a military dependent during his father's time...
Mavis Marie Smith
Dec 26, 2022
Mavis Marie Smith, 93, gained her heavenly wings on December 26, 2022, at her residence surrounded by her family. Born March 13, 1929, to the late Johnnie Murray Passman & Leavena Wales Passman in Franklinton, LA. Mavis was a member of North Cleveland Church of God for more than 80 years, a member of Unity Sunday School class and many...
Mary Ellen Harms
Dec 24, 2022
Mary Ellen Schanck Harms, 77, of Tellico Plains, Tennessee passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2022, at Sweetwater Hospital after a brief illness. Mary was born on February 21, 1945, in Hackensack, New Jersey to the late William “Bill” and Mary “Mabel” Schanck. Mary lived most of her life in New Hampshire, Texas, and Tennessee. Mary Ellen was a graduate...
Mary Elizabeth Scott Laster
Dec 24, 2022
Mary Elizabeth Scott Laster, 87, of Ft. Oglethorpe, GA, passed away on Christmas Eve 2022 with her loving husband by her side, as well as her children.
Mary was born and raised in Paris, TN. She went to Grove High School, where she met the love of her life, to whom she was married to for 71 wonderful years.
After her husband’s...
Wanda Richesin
Dec 24, 2022
Wanda Lee Richesin, 82, of Benton , Tennessee passed away December 24, 2022 at her Residence in Benton, Tennessee . She was born on April 16, 1940 in 10 Mile, Tennessee to Eskey and Martha (Plumley) Brown. She has lived in this area for 37 years, coming from 10 Mile and Sweetwater area. She is of the Baptist Faith and...
Tammy Rae Johnson
Dec 24, 2022
Tammy Rae Johnson, 58, of Charleston, Tennessee passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2022. Tammy was born on July 10, 1964, in Miami, Florida to the late Rae Ellsworth Davis and Joyce Karen Brown.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory her husband, Fred Johnson; daughter, Amanda Spencer; her brother, Mark Davis; 2 nephews, Mickell Davis, and Russell Davis; niece, Mary...
Teresa Carroll
Dec 24, 2022
Teresa Carroll, 65, of Benton, Tennessee went home to be with her Savior on December 24th, 2022, at her home. Teresa was a longtime resident of Bradley County, Tennessee before she and her family relocated to Polk County, Tennessee. She will be remembered for being a loving mother and grandmother, loyal and devoted wife, and a sweet Christian lady. She...
Michael Charles Roach
Dec 23, 2022
Michael Charles Roach, 70, of Maryville passed away on Friday, December 23rd, 2022. Mike’s pride and joy were his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchild. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and attending each and every activity his loved ones participated in. Mike retired from the Blount County Highway Department. He was preceded in death by his mother, Leona Jones Roach; father, Louis Roach;...
Clinton "Rusty" Turner
Dec 23, 2022
Clinton “Rusty” Turner, 65, of Niota, Tennessee passed away on Friday, December 23, 2022. Rusty was born on March 29, 1957, in Knoxville, Tennessee to the late John Wilson Turner Sr. and Maudie Mae Turner. Rusty was of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed working on cars and riding through the county side.
Along with his parents he was preceded in death...
Carole Jean Beddingfield
Dec 22, 2022
Carole Jean Beddingfield, 80 of Spring City. TN. passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on December 22, 2022. She was born in Denver Colorado on August 12, 1942. She resided in Spring City, TN for 39 years. She was a mother of 3, a fun-loving Nana of 10, and was a fanatic about her 11 great grandkid and loved...
Charles L. Knight
Dec 22, 2022
Charles L. Knight, 78, of Etowah, Tennessee passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, December 22, 2022 after a lengthy illness. Charles was born on October 2, 1944 in Jasper, Tennessee to the late John L. and Laura Mae Knight. He loved to fish, hunt, garden, going to car sales, and hanging out with his buddies. Charles worked 21...
Patricia Carol Harden Alvey
Dec 22, 2022
Patricia Carol Harden Alvey, 59, of Harrison, TN went to be with her Lord on Thursday December 22, 2022. Patricia was of Apostolic Faith.
Survivors include her husband of 40 years, William Alvey, sons Billy and Michael Alvey, granddaughters: Danika Alvey, Cyndi Lowe, and Kaelyn Denton; grandson Kayden Denton; brothers Tim (Rose) Harden, Mark (Gennie) Harden, and Steve (Julie) Harden.
She is...
Rev. Kenneth Scoggins
Dec 22, 2022
Rev. Kenneth Scoggins, 77, Of Cleveland, TN went home to be with his Lord on December 22, 2022. He was born on January 22, 1945 to the late Raymond and Frances Scoggins. He was a lifelong minister and was extremely devoted to the ministry and serving God. He was a gifted musician and enjoyed playing music. Kenneth could often be...
Adam Ray Gennoe
Dec 22, 2022
Adam Ray Gennoe, 52, of Decatur, Tennessee gained his heavenly wings to be with the Lord surrounded by his family on Thursday, December 22, 2022. Adam was employed by Whirlpool for 23 years. He had many hobbies and interests his favorite were playing cards with his family and working on his mustangs.
Adam was preceded in death by his father, R.E....
Wanda L. Shadden
Dec 22, 2022
Wanda L. Shadden, 78, a resident of Athens, TN passed peacefully on December 22, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family. She was on April 14, 1944, a daughter of the late Lloyd & Opal Duckett. Wanda was a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Athens, TN where she worked in the nursery for several years.
In addition to...
Jack Dee Murphy Ii
Dec 20, 2022
Jack Dee Murphy II, 59, of Cleveland, TN passed away on December 20, 2022. He was born on September 17, 1963 to the late Jack D. Murphy and Betty Sue Murphy.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory his son, Jack D. Murphy III and his former wife, Patricia Fowler McNeely; sisters Susan Denise Murphy Wyllie, Sharon Kay Murphy Markiewicz (Bruce),...
Michael Scott Ables
Dec 20, 2022
Michael Scott Ables, 59, of Chattanooga, TN passed away on December 20, 2022. He was born on August 18, 1963.
Scott was a member of Wauhatchie United Methodist Church and a
1983 graduate of Lookout Valley High School. He was a passionate fisherman and also enjoyed hunting.
He is preceded in death by his father, William F. Ables and mother Freda Ables, as...
