Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Peyton Barringer
Nov 8, 2022
Peyton Barringer was a bright, kind-hearted, witty young man who left us before we were ready. He was born on June 17, 2004, in Grand Blanc, Michigan, and passed on November 8, 2022. Peyton was a gentle soul, kind and thoughtful to EVERYONE he met during his 18 years.
Peyton was an honor roll student in his senior year at Calhoun...
Ronald Eugene Cornette-Copley
Nov 8, 2022
Ronald Eugene Cornette-Copley, 48, of Cleveland, TN, passed away November 8, 2022. Born December 26, 1973, in Jackson, Michigan. He loved spending time with his family, riding on the motorcycle, and driving in the truck.
Preceded in death by his father, Norman Chester Cornette; aunt Shelby; both paternal & maternal parents.
Survived by his mother, Norma Cornette; stepmother, Ruth Copley; girlfriend, Sherri...
Larry Robinson
Nov 8, 2022
Larry Robinson, 73, of Old Fort, TN passed away on November 8, 2022. He was born on December 11, 1948. Larry enjoyed fishing and was a gifted minister with a heart for the Lord.
He is preceded in death by his mother and father Gracie and Earl Robinson; grandson Gunner Robinson; four brothers: Hoyle Robinson, Lloyd Robinson, Gus Robinson, and Walter...
Peyton Barringer
Nov 8, 2022
Peyton Barringer was a bright, kind-hearted, witty young man who left us before we were ready. He was born on June 17, 2004, in Grand Blanc, Michigan, and passed on November 8, 2022. Peyton was a gentle soul, kind and thoughtful to EVERYONE he met during his 18 years.
Peyton was an honor roll student in his senior year at Calhoun...
James David Reno
Nov 7, 2022
James David Reno Went to be with the lord on November 7, 2022 He was preceded in death by his Father. James Selby Reno. His stepfather Theodore Douglas Brown. He is survived by his mother Rosie Marie Hamill. His sisters Sandy Renee Wilkey and Amber Rose Barnes. He's nephew Eric Douglas Shifflett, Nieces Raven Nicole Shifflett, And Brittany Marie Brown....
Windom Conner
Nov 7, 2022
Windom T. Conner, 65, went home to be with the Lord on November 7, 2022. He was a loving husband, daddy, and papaw. He will be remembered as "The Stongest Man" his family has ever known.
A date for a Celebration of Life will be announced by family.
Ralph Edwin Maynard
Nov 6, 2022
Ralph Edwin “Eddie” Maynard, 62, of Madisonville, Tennessee passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2022. Ralph was born on August 25, 1960, in Sweetwater, Tennessee to the late Ralph T. and Freida G. Maynard.
Along with his parents Ralph was preceded in death by his brother, James “J.A.” Maynard; and his niece, Lynda Maynard.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory his...
Joshua Brett Altizer
Nov 6, 2022
Joshua Brett Altizer, 27, of Bluefield, Virginia passed away Sunday, November 6, 2022. He was born May 22, 1995 in Bluefield, West Virginia to Toney and Becky Altizer. Josh was the life of the party. His laughter and big heart will be remembered for a lifetime.
Joshua is survived by his parents, Toney and Becky Altizer; sister, Sabrina Altizer; daughters, Waylon...
Scottie Lynn Miller
Nov 6, 2022
Scottie Lynn Miller, 51, of Sweetwater, Tennessee passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2022. Scott was born on May 2, 1971, in Tellico Plains, Tennessee to the late David and Barbara Miller.
Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his sister, Freida West.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory his companion, Holly Cothran; son, Tommy (Olivia) Miller; daughter,...
Robert Jj Johnson, Jr.
Nov 5, 2022
Robert "JJ" Johnson Jr passed away on November 5th, 2022 at the age of 61. He was predeceased by his mother Beverly and father Robert. He was survived by his beautiful wife Mary Jane, his three daughters Krystal (Evan), Niki (Peggy), and Brooke as well as five grandchildren. He was well known for his musical talents and his love of...
Helen Kay Hitchcox
Nov 5, 2022
Helen Kay Hitchcox, 76, of Chattanooga, Tennessee passed away November 5, 2022 at Hospice Care Center of Chattanooga, Tennessee . She was born on March 1, 1946 in Dunlap, Tennessee and was raised by her grandparents Bill and Myrtle Lockhart.
She was employed by the Health Center at Standifer Place for 39 years. She loved all of her coworkers and patients.
She...
Vickie L. Deeter
Nov 5, 2022
Vickie Linn Deeter, 67, of Cleveland, TN, passed away November 5, 2022, at her residence. Born July 16, 1955, in Berywn, IL, to the late Robert Glen Cox, Sr. & Helen Jane (Fox) Cox. Vickie was a longtime foster parent to Dominic & Donavan Deeter, Elijah & Natalie Osborne, several other children over 20 years. She was also a loving...
Joseph L. Parker
Nov 5, 2022
Joseph Lee Parker, 41, of Dalton, GA, passed away November 5, 2022. Born to Mary Anne Rogers and Gary Wayne Parker, December 22, 1980. He loved playing guitars, listening to music, playing video games, and drawing.
He is preceded in death by his father, Gary Wayne Parker; grandfathers, Clifford A. Emerson and Leon Parker; uncles, Terry Parker and Jerry Parker.
Survived by...
Marga Louise Kerr
Nov 4, 2022
Marga Louise (Martin) Kerr passed away Nov. 4, 2022, at her home in McDonald, Tenn. She was born Aug. 8, 1948, in Takoma Park, Md., the first of her parents’ five children.
While growing up in Vero Beach, Fla., Marga discovered three of the great loves of her life: water, music, and her future husband, Elton, whom she met in 7...
David Eugene Chapman
Nov 4, 2022
David Eugene Chapman passed away at the age of 93 on November 4, 2022, shortly after midnight. He was born on October 24, 1929, in Cleveland Tennessee to his parents, LM Chapman and Anna Margret Jones Chapman.
David attended Bradley Central High School where he played basketball and excelled in the sport his senior year as high scorer for the team....
Angela D. Gentry
Nov 4, 2022
Angela D. Gentry, 52, of Cleveland, TN, passed away November 4, 2022. She was born in Miami, Florida, to Robert and Bernice Gentry. Angela loved to do things with her nieces and nephews. She was a Christian and loved Mount Olive Ministries. Angela also loved the Florida Gators.
Preceded in death by Papaw Charles Gentry and Nanny Annie Gentry; aunts, Alma...
Raymond T. Hagler
Nov 3, 2022
Raymond Thomas Hagler, 66, of Cleveland, TN, passed away November 3, 2022. Born in Chattanooga, TN, to the late R.J. & Virginia Hagler. He attended Community Fellowship in Benton, TN, loved church and the Lord. Raymond loved spending time with his grandkid’s and great-grandkids, and beach trips with his wife. He loved to fish, watching Alabama Football, Chicago Cubs baseball,...
Steve Kenneth Barnett
Nov 3, 2022
Steve Kenneth “Kenny” Barnett, 87, passed away November 3, 2022, at Life Care Center of Rhea County. Steve was born February 11, 1935, in Englewood, Tn to the late Mary Lou and Steve “Scobie” Barnett. He attended Tennessee Wesleyan for college and was a lifelong Tennessee VOLS fan. He worked for Bowater, American Electrical, Luria Brothers Metal Recycling, and a...
Fred Wood
Nov 1, 2022
Fred Wood,77 passed away after a lengthy illness on Tuesday, November 1, 2022.
He was born on March 6,1945 in Chattanooga, Tennessee and moved to
Cleveland, Tennessee after getting out of graduate school to work at Cleveland
State Community College. He was an Associate Professor of English and the last
eight years was the Dean of Humanities and Social Sciences. He retired after 43
years...
Charles Ketchum, Jr.
Nov 1, 2022
Charles “Chuck” Ketchum, of Decatur, TN, passed away November 1, 2022. He was a great daddy, uncle and best friend. Charles will be missed dearly.
Preceded in death by his father, Charles; mother, Violet; brothers, Walt Rutherford, Wayne Ketchum, Tommy Rutherford, and Ronnie Rutherford.
Survived by his loving wife, Phyllis Ketchum; daughter, Jennifer Morgan and grandchildren Charles Morgan & Wesley Morgan; sons,...
