Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Ernest Calvin Phillips
Nov 1, 2022
Ernest Calvin Phillips, 79, passed away on November 1, 2022, at the family residence after a lengthy illness with family at his side. He was the son of the late Claude and Adell Phillips. He leaves behind his beloved wife Betty, with whom he was married to for 59 years. Son Donald and wife Regina. Grandson Brandon and wife Jenna....
Stephen M. Ford
Nov 1, 2022
Stephen Michael (Mickey) Ford, 61, previously from LaFollette, TN, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 1 st at his home in Cleveland, TN, surrounded by his family and friends. Mr. Ford proudly served in the United States Army and was a well-known carpenter in the area for many years. He was a devoted son, father and Papaw. He had a...
Mary Ann Eiff
Oct 31, 2022
Mary Ann Eiff, 78, of Athens TN went to be home with the Lord on October 31, 2022. She held both FAA pilot and A&P mechanic ratings, earned a bachelor’s degree from Maryville College and a master’s degree from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. As an aircraft mechanic, she worked for Air Illinois Airlines, Southern Illinois University Flight program and...
Luke Michael Butler
Oct 31, 2022
With great sadness, we announce the passing of Luke Michael Buter – also known by his family and friends as Gator. The actual circumstances of his death and when he left this earth remain unknown. It is believed by his family that he passed in the fall of 2019, around the time he was reported missing. Michael was born in...
Elizabeth Burnette Millsaps
Oct 30, 2022
Elizabeth Burnette Millsaps, 92, a resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away surrounded by family on Sunday, October 30th, at Garden Plaza of Cleveland. Elizabeth was born on October 11th, 1930, in Knoxville, TN the daughter of the late Samuel Claiborn Burnette and Janette Sheckels Burnette. She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Fred Allen Millsaps.
Elizabeth leaves...
Duane Mckay Moller
Oct 30, 2022
Duane Mckay Moller (HawHaw), 57, of Cleveland, TN passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, October 30, 2022, surrounded by family.
Duane was born September 9,1965 in Milwaukee, WI, to Brian and Nancy Moller. Duane loved spending time with his family and friends more than anything. He was always the life of the party, trying to make others smile no matter...
Maizie Ladd
Oct 29, 2022
Maizie Jane Ladd, 1 month, of Old Fort, TN, gained her wings on October 29, 2022.
She is preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Glenna Martin, Rick McDonald, and Dreta Lovelady; maternal great-grandfather, Rick Farris; great-great grandparents and Buena (Neal) Herron; great-great-grandpa, Darnell Stewart.
Survived by her parents, Chandler Stewart & Shakur Ladd; brother, Kyree Jermaine Qualls; maternal grandparents, Hailey (Randy)...
Johnny Earl Reed
Oct 28, 2022
Johnny Earl Reed, 68, of Rossville, passed away peacefully on October 28, 2022, after a long battle with diabetes complications. He was born on March 16, 1954, to Ernest and Minnie Lee Reed. Johnny graduated from Lakeview High School in 1972 where he played football and was on the wrestling team. He was a TSSAA football official for over 26...
Crystal Sue Perdue
Oct 28, 2022
Crystal Sue Perdue, 72, resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away on Friday, October 28, 2022. She was born on August 8, 1950, to the late James and Lula Tipton. She worked for Engineered Flooring J&J Division for 35 years. Sue was a member of East Cleveland Baptist Church
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,...
Samantha Dean Holmes
Oct 28, 2022
Samantha Dean Holmes, 53, of Charleston, Tennessee passed away October 28, 2022 at her home surrounded with people that loved her. Samantha went home peacefully and went up to Heaven to be with family after a long battle of multiple illnesses. She was born on November 4th, 1968 in Cleveland, Tennessee to Charles and Barbara (Parker ) Holmes.
Samantha was preceded...
Ronald Wayne Chapple
Oct 28, 2022
Ronald W. Chapple was born on August 16, 1956, in Chattanooga, Tennessee. From Childhood, he was called "Fat Rap" as he would say "He was fat and he had a bad Rap" for the ladies. He graduated from Howard High School in 1974 and obtained a full scholarship in football at the University of Knoxville. after graduation, he resided in...
Betty Jean Moore Martin
Oct 28, 2022
Betty Jean Moore Martin, 86, of Cleveland, TN passed away on October 28, 2022. She was born on February 19, 1936 to the late Garland Robert Moore and Laura Mae Moore. Betty was a member of Lebanon Baptist Church.
In addition to her mother and father, she is preceded in death by her husband George E. Martin; sisters Vestal Boring and...
Joann Goforth
Oct 28, 2022
JoAnn Goforth, 83 of Athens, Tennessee passed away on Friday, October 28, 2022. JoAnn was born on June 24, 1939, in Harriman, Tennessee to the late Frank and Maggie Ruth Williams.
Along with her parents, JoAnn was preceded in death by her sons, Mike Moore, Jim Moore, and Monte Goforth.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory her three sons, Marty Goforth,...
Lowell Paul Kirk
Oct 27, 2022
Lowell Paul Kirk, age 85, a long time resident of Cleveland, went peacefully into the arms of Jesus on October 27.2022.
Mr. Kirk was born January 23, 1937 in Constableville, NY to the late Joseph and Faye Freeman Kirk.
After completing a four-year state apprenticeship, he was employed for ten years as a die maker for General Motors, and in the same...
Ben Buffington
Oct 26, 2022
Ben Buffington, 95, passed away at his home on Wednesday October 26th. He was originally from Flat Rock, AL, but had lived in Cleveland for the past 57 years. He worked for several years as a pipefitter and then a long distance truck driver, but finally returned to farming; raising beef cattle for 45 years.
He was a member of Waterville...
Thomas Fletcher Hall
Oct 26, 2022
Thomas F. Hall
Founder of Signal Machine, Inc.
Thomas F. Hall, 70, a lifelong resident of Signal Mountain passed away on October 26, 2022 in
a local healthcare facility after a short illness. Thomas was born on November 23, 1951. He was a graduate of Kirkman High School and went to work as a Machinist after that. In 1983 he founded Signal Machine,...
Cheryl Lynn White
Oct 26, 2022
Cheryl Lynn White, 63, of Cleveland, TN passed away on October 26, 2022. She was born on September 19, 1959 to the late Gentry and Hattie Hood. She worked at Head Start for more than 20 years and was a dedicated teacher to many. Cheryl was an avid collector of Amy Brown Fairy Figurines and she was a music lover...
William Benny Woods
Oct 22, 2022
William Benny Woods, 76, Cleveland, TN, passed away October 22, 2022, in a local hospital. Born in Bradley County, April 11, 1946.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Mildred Woods; brother, Steven Dale Woods; stepchildren. Angela, Mark, and Adam Carroll.
Survived by his wife of 46 years, Jessie Woods; sister, Margaret Cunningham; brother, Dennis Woods; nieces and nephews,...
Ronald Leon Spangler
Oct 22, 2022
Ronald Leon Spangler, “Papa Ron”, 69, a longtime resident of Cleveland, TN, fought the good fight, finished his race, and received his eternal crown on Saturday evening, October 22, 2022. He passed peacefully at his home surrounded by those he loved and cherished most.
Ron was born on October 11, 1953, to Leon and Imogene Spangler in Knoxville, TN. He was...
Robert C. Keller Jr.
Oct 22, 2022
Robert C. Keller Jr., 60, of Sweetwater, Tennessee passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2022 at Parkwest Medical Center. He was born September 1, 1962 in Elyria, Ohio to the late Robert C. Keller Sr. and Shirley Hebebrand.
Along with his parents, Robert was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents; niece, Kristen Olmstead; as well as his aunts...
