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Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Johnny D. Cheek
Nov 30, 2022
Johnny Davis Cheek, 77, lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away November 30, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Born December 19, 1944, in Athens, TN, to the late J.D. Cheek and Lois Cheek. Johnny was a member of New Life Baptist Church in Cohutta, GA, and was an avid gardner, Atlanta Braves fan, and loved watching Gunsmoke.
In addition to...
Jeffrey A. Smith
Nov 29, 2022
Jeffrey A. Smith, 62, of Cleveland, TN, passed away November 29, 2022.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Barbara Quandt & Jack Smith; stepfather, Ken Quandt; grandparents, Albert & Edell Sewell.
Survived by Sherry; siblings, Gayle (Howard) Green, Jackie Dailey, Terry Smith, and Brett (Amy) Quandt; uncle, Don Sewell; a host of loving grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
The family...
George J. Green
Nov 29, 2022
George J. Green, 86, of Old Fort, passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2022.
George enjoyed hunting and fishing at his cabin in the mountains. He retired from Coronet Industries in Dalton, GA.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Enoch and Ethel Jones Green; siblings, Stella Hardin, Jossie Wilson, Calvin Green, Jim Green, Delmar Green, Paul “Tater” Green, Martha Green and...
Warren D. Bilbrey
Nov 28, 2022
Warren D. Bilbrey, 78, of Ringgold, GA, passed away November 28, 2022. Born October 6, 1944, to the late Cloys Bilbrey & Geraldine Love in Maywood, California. Warren was of the Christian faith and loved spending time with his family, drag racing, restoring old cars, and camping.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Wanda...
David Gene Weller
Nov 28, 2022
David Gene Weller, 67, passed away on November 28, 2022. He was born on March 28, 1955 in Dayton, TN. David enjoyed bowling and softball. He was of the Seventh Day Adventist faith. He served 3 years in the Navy from 1972-1975. He studied business at McKenzie Business College and worked at Subupan Manfacturing and later retired from there as...
Dr. Brian Barnett
Nov 28, 2022
Dr. Brian Barnett, 90 passed on to heaven on November 28, 2022. Born in London,, England July 19, 1932, he lived through the Blitz of WWII and served in the Royal Air Force. He married his beloved “Jeanie” upon returning from his tour in Egypt, where he lived in a tent for two years.
He felt the call to the ministry...
Trent Franklin Haupt
Nov 27, 2022
Trent Franklin Haupt, 52, of Ringgold, GA passed away on November 27, 2022. Trent was a 1989 graduate of The McCallie School where he was an All City Tackle. He graduated from the University of Georgia in 1993 with a Bachelor’s in Business Administration. He immediately moved to Jacksonville, FL to work for Gilman Building Products. At the age of...
Juanita L. Wilson
Nov 26, 2022
Juanita L. Wilson, 85, of Cleveland, TN, passed away November 26, 2022. Born March 13, 1937, in Rockwood, TN, to the late Earnest & Lou Ellen True. She was a member of Lebanon Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Donald A. Wilson; brothers, Earl True and David True; sister, Leuna Cain.
Survived by...
Rebecca Ann Goldsmith
Nov 26, 2022
Rebecca Ann (Bryant) Goldsmith, age 75, passed away Saturday, November 26, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born February 28, 1947, in Chattanooga, Tennessee. She was a lover of coffee, murder mystery shows, plants, elephants, and all desserts.
Rebecca Ann is preceded in death by her parents, Gordon and Sarah June Bryant; husband, Joe Goldsmith; sisters: Evelyn...
Johnny Joseph Kokinos
Nov 26, 2022
Johnny Joseph Kokinos, 83, of Cleveland, TN passed away on November 26, 2022. He was born on August 27, 1939 to the late Gus and Mary Kokinos. Johnny loved life and living it to the fullest. He also enjoyed fishing, air shows, and watching Gunsmoke. Above all, Johnny loved his family and spending time with them.
In addition to his mother...
Judith M. Pyne
Nov 25, 2022
Judith Marie Pyne, 65, of Cleveland, TN, passed away November 25, 2022, at her residence.
Born February 26, 1957, in Trenton, New Jersey, to the late Joseph P. Sine, of Ft. Lauderdale, Fl. and Judith L. Hadley- Sine, of Georgetown, TN. She was of the Christian faith.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her grandparents, Paul R....
Cecilia Jones Grissom Lilly
Nov 25, 2022
Cecilia Jones Grissom Lilly passed away peacefully surrounded by family November 25, at the age of 85 at Martin Boyd Christian Home. She was of Baptist Faith and was a member of Ridgedale Baptist Church.
Cecilia was born June 22, 1937 in Copperhill, TN to the late Cecil W. Jones and Jewel Pack Jones. She grew up in Copperhill, Tennessee. She...
Alfred S. Davis
Nov 25, 2022
Alfred Steve Davis, 78, of Cleveland, passed away on November 25, 2022.
He was an avid outdoorsman and never missed an opportunity to help his family. As an engineer, taxidermist, and carpenter, he was an energetic worker that didn’t accept anything less than his best.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Waldo Davis and Christine Davis Broussard; and son, Steve...
Dorothy Jane Watson
Nov 25, 2022
Dorothy Jane Watson, 88, of Cleveland, TN passed away on November 25, 2022. She was born on July 22, 1934 to the late Ira and Ollie Cloar. Dorothy was a gifted cook and loved cooking meals for her family. She also enjoyed sewing and gardening. Above all, she loved her family and spending time with them.
In addition to her mother...
Joseph Samuel Franks
Nov 25, 2022
Joseph Samuel Franks, 73, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away November 25, 2022 at a local nursing home. He was born on June 15, 1949 in Athens, Tennessee to Edgar and Edith (Williams) Franks. He was a native of Polk County, TN but had resided in Cleveland for many years. He was of the Baptist Faith. He served in the U.S....
Richard S. Rogers
Nov 25, 2022
Richard Stanley Rogers, 60, of Chattanooga, TN, passed away November 25, 2022. Born to the late James Kinion Rogers & Ann Cooke Rogers. Stanley loved listening to music (especially Elvis), spending time with his family, and couldn’t wait for gatherings so he could be around everyone. He will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him.
Stanley leaves behind to cherish...
Lorraine Merrell Carpenter
Nov 24, 2022
Mrs. Lorraine Merrell Carpenter went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thanksgiving, November 24, 2022. She was born on September 11, 1942 to the late Noah B. and Mary Jane Merrell. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brothers, J.C. Merrell, Kenneth Merrell, Donal Merrell, and Robert Merrell.
Mrs. Carpenter was a loving mother,...
Stephen K. Moore
Nov 24, 2022
Stephen K. Moore, 78, of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away Thursday, November 24, 2022.
Born in Lansing, MI, on January 4th, 1944 He was the son of the late Harold and Lida Patrick Moore.
Stephen worked as an electrician from an early age and passed down his legacy to his eldest son, Jared, who is a master electrician in the state of Georgia....
Patricia "Trixie" Ann Lecroy
Nov 24, 2022
Patricia “Trixie” Ann LeCroy (Hickey) went to be with the Lord on Thanksgiving Day at 2:42 AM, surrounded by family.
Trixie was born to James and Adele Hickey on November 24th 1952. She was one of three siblings. She graduated Rossville High School in 1970 and attended Trevecca Nazarene University and Chattanooga State.
Her hobbies included various collections, bee keeping with her...
Harold Randall "Randy" Short
Nov 22, 2022
Harold Randall “Randy” Short, 54, of Tunnel Hill, GA passed away on November 22, 2022. He was born on November 1, 1968. Randy enjoyed fast cars and spending time with his friends and family. He was a truck driver by trade and was also a gifted mechanic. He always had a smile on his face and cared deeply for others,...
