Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Jimmy "Bo" Milen
Nov 22, 2022
Jimmy “Bo” Milen, 60, of Old Fort, TN, passed away November 22, 2022, in Chattanooga, TN. Born June 5, 1962, in Cleveland, TN, to the late Carl Milen & Ina Pankey. Jimmy loved farming and was of the Church of Christ faith.
In addition, to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Jerry Milen and Wife, Tori Milen.
Survived...
Eva L. Duffey
Nov 22, 2022
Eva L. Duffey 91, passed away, November 22, 2022. She is a retired seamstress from Buster Brown of Chattanooga. Eva is an honorary member of Hilltop Baptist Church in Ooltewah, TN.
Matriarch of five generations including Allien Neely, Bertha Baker, Allen, Michael and Kimberly Duffey, and 9 grandchildren;16 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild.
Grave side services will be held Monday at...
Fred D. Jenkins Jr.
Nov 22, 2022
Fred D Jenkins Jr., age 69, went home to be with Jesus on November 22, 2022. Fred was a wonderful, gifted teacher and a devoted student of God’s word. He was a dedicated servant to the Lord. Fred graduated from Carter High School. He retired from Briggs plumbing ware. Fred was a member of Ball Road Baptist Church. We are...
Julie Ann Norton
Nov 21, 2022
Julie Ann Norton, 59, of Cleveland, TN, passed away November 21, 2022, in Chattanooga, TN. Born May 9, 1963, to Buddy Norton & Hazel Prince, in Copper Hill, TN. Julie was of the Baptist faith and loved spending time with her family & grandchildren, fishing, the outdoors, and crossword puzzles.
In addition to her parents, Julie is preceded in death by...
Keyshawn Robert Tatum
Nov 21, 2022
Keyshawn Robert Tatum, 20, of Ten Mile passed away on Monday, November 21, 2022. Keyshawn was born in Sweetwater, Tennessee on February 16, 2022, to Jessica Smith and Brian Tatum. Keyshawn had many hobbies including music, photography, art, writing, drawing, camping, and traveling. Along with his hobbies, he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, hosting movie nights consisting...
Dana Elaine (Hickman) Jensen
Nov 21, 2022
Dana Elaine (Hickman) Jensen, age 46, went home with our Lord while at her home with family on 11-21-2022 following a very faithful journey.
Dana, a native of Athens TN was preceded in death by her grandparents Lester & Helen Hickman & Charles (Skeet) & Juanita Carver. Survivors include high school sweetheart & husband Brian Jensen, their children Skye (Jensen) Handt...
Linda Gail Patterson
Nov 21, 2022
Linda Gail Privett Patterson, 69, passed away peacefully at her residence on November 21, 2022. She was born July 14, 1953, in Jamestown TN and graduated from Lincoln Park High School, Detroit Michigan in 1972. Linda was of the Baptist faith. She worked 32 years and retired from Olan Mills. She also worked part time 15 years at the Dollar...
Clyde J. Long
Nov 20, 2022
Clyde “Archie” Long, 81, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away November 20, 2022, at his residence after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. He was born July 16, 1941, to the late Clifford Long & Ruby Moore Long. Clyde served in the United States Army and was a Vietnam Veteran. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge...
Elizabeth Anne Mccracken
Nov 20, 2022
Elizabeth Anne McCracken, 85, of Sussex, NJ and a resident of Cleveland, passed away Sunday afternoon, November 20, 2022. She was a retired banking professional. She was a loving and dedicated wife, mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edgar W Bennett and Anna Jane Danadio Pellet; and husband Ray McCracken.
Survivors include daughter and son in...
Lynnda Cash Keels
Nov 20, 2022
Mary Melinda Cash Keels, 75, of Cleveland, TN passed away November 20, 2022, She was born November 1, 1947 in Chattanooga and was adopted by loving parents Frances Pullen Cash and George Rangely Cash. Lynnda graduated from Manatee High School in Bradenton, Fl in 1965 and from the University of South Florida in 1969.
She spent most of her working life...
Herman Anthony Long
Nov 19, 2022
Herman Anthony Long, 58, passed away on November 19, 2022. Herman was born in Cleveland, TN on August 13, 1964.
Herman is preceded in death by his grandparents Herman and Lydia Long and one aunt, Carolyn Wilson.
He leaves behind to cherish his memories his mother Helen Cross; siblings Irvin Johnson, Perry Johnson, Bradford Johnson – all of Cleveland, TN; Pricilla Cross...
Lawrence Hankins
Nov 19, 2022
Lawrence Hankins, 81, of Hixson, TN, passed away November 19, 2022. Born June 30, 1941, to the late Johnnie Clyde and Laura Ann Swafford Hankins, in Pikeville, TN. Lawrence was a kind and tender-hearted man. He worked many years as a truck driver, driving local and cross country. He liked cars and tinkered with them, owning a ’68 Ford Mustang...
Gracelynn N. Davis-Wolfe
Nov 19, 2022
Gracelynn Nikkole Davis-Wolfe, 9 days, gained her heavenly wings November 19, 2022.
She is preceded in death by her great-grandparents, Edwin Clay Swafford and Larry “Big D” Davis.
Survived by her parents, James Wolfe & Kristin Davis; siblings, Savannah, Jacob, Bentley, Lorelai, and Clay; grandparents, G-Paw & Grammie; Steve & Debbie Davis; James Wolfe, Sr., of Chattanooga, TN, Nadine & Sean Siering...
Lettie J. West
Nov 18, 2022
Lettie J. West- 82 (Jaynie) of Stevenson, AL, passed away on November 18th 2022. She lived in the Chattanooga and North Georgia area. She is survived by sons Gerome R. Eakin (Jerry) - 61 and Jeffrey L West -53, grandsons Peyton 27, Logan 23. She will be laid to rest at Lee Cemetary Ooltewah,Tn.
Martha L. Ellison
Nov 18, 2022
Martha L. Ellison, 95, of Birchwood, TN, passed away November 18, 2022. Born May 8, 1927, to the late William Barbee & Sarah Ellen Barbee, in Paint Rock, AL. Martha was of the Baptist faith and was a member of Lakeway Baptist Church. She loved farming, fishing, gardening, and spending time with her family.
In addition to her parents, she is...
Randall R. Caraway
Nov 18, 2022
Randall “Randy” Caraway, 54, lifelong resident of Dayton, TN, passed away November 18, 2022, at his residence. He was of the Christian faith and enjoyed driving, traveling, and cars.
Randy is preceded in death by his mother, Thelma Jean Dyer Caraway.
Survived by his father, Wilford Caraway; sons, Kyle Evitt Caraway, Logan Evitt, and Zachary Caraway; daughter, Brittany Wilson; brother, Gregory P....
Margaret Virginia Queen
Nov 17, 2022
Margaret Virginia Queen, 87, of Sweetwater, Tennessee passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2022. Margaret was born in Sweetwater, Tennessee on June 18, 1935, to the late Will C. and Louise Carter. She enjoyed fishing, gardening, and loved her cats. Margaret was a Southern Baptist and loved the Lord.
Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her husband,...
Barry Franklin Culpepper
Nov 16, 2022
Barry Franklin Culpepper, 58, of Delano, was born on May 29th, 1964, and passed away November 16th, 2022, surrounded by family. He loved rock-n-roll music, knife collecting, and spending time with his family, friends, and pets.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Betty Culpepper, his wife, Debbie Culpepper, stepchildren, Frankie and Melissa Laux, and his niece Coleby...
Delbert Kenneth Evinger
Nov 16, 2022
Delbert Kenneth Evinger, 80, of Chattanooga, TN passed away on November 16, 2022 at his residence. Delbert was born in Osawatomie, Kansas on November 19, 1941 to the late Wilfred Kenneth and Eva Anita Evinger. He was of the Baptist faith. Delbert loved to be out on the farm and being around animals. He enjoyed riding horses and even served...
Lara Ann Wright
Nov 16, 2022
Lara Ann Wright, 40, of Calhoun, Tennessee passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2022. She was born in Athens, Tennessee on January 22, 1982, to Tony Brackett and Vicky Baker.
Lara was preceded in death by her son, Kaegan Roberts.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory her children, Abigayle Grayce Wright, Isaac Gage Wright, and Kolbie Danielle Wright; longtime companion, William...
