Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Tobin Hunt Durham
Oct 22, 2022
Tobin Hunt Durham (Toby), 47, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away unexpectedly on October 22, 2022. He was born on April 21, 1975, in Jackson, Tennessee to Lea Stuart. Tobin has been a resident of the Cleveland, Tennessee area for 43 years after moving here from Jackson, TN. He was an honor student and a recipient of Duke University’s Talent Identification...
Marion Jack Bishop
Oct 22, 2022
M.J. (Jack) Bishop died at age 84. He was a Floridian, born in Tampa and later residing in Sarasota. After 45 years in the boating industry, when driven from his native land by the Disney Rat and developers, he retired to Birchwood, TN in 2006.
He is survived by wife Nancy Hess Bishop, son Jeffrey, daughter-in-law Melanie, grandchildren Samantha and Jackson.
Deborah Ann West
Oct 21, 2022
On Friday, October 21, 2022, Deborah Ann West passed away peacefully at the age of 65. She is preceded in death by her father, Kenneth Moats; mother, Shirley Pickens Furr; stepmother, Fannie Moats, and step-sisters Brenda Deal and Linda Ledford.
Debbie was never happier than when she was surrounded by her family. She enjoyed lazy days in her pool, weekends in...
Theodore "Doug" Brown
Oct 21, 2022
Theodore "Doug" Brown, age 72, passed away after a long and well lived life. Doug enjoyed fishing, walks in the woods, making people laugh and telling jokes. He always had the brightest smile in the room. He loved taking his dog Bear on car rides. Doug worked at Montlake Golf Course for 29+ years. He loved his family and was...
John Lane Wayne Shelton
Oct 21, 2022
John Lane Wayne Shelton, 60, of Cleveland, TN, passed away October 21, 2022, at his residence. He was the son of the late Bill and Katherine Spurling Shelton. John worked at Cooke chair company and Cleveland chair company. He loved to coon hunt, deer hunt, fish, watch races, and football.
Preceded in death by his first wife, Tina Pike Shelton and...
Alice Faith Griffin
Oct 20, 2022
Alice F. Griffin passed away Thursday, October 20, 2022 at Brookdale Senior Living Center in Cleveland, TN. Prior to
that she had been a resident of Cleveland for almost the past 20 years. She was also a member of the Wesley
Memorial United Methodist Church on Peerless Avenue. She was born in Canandaigua, NY on January 4, 1933 to
the late Raymond and...
Julienne Rae Brown
Oct 19, 2022
Julienne Rae Brown, of Roswell, Ga, passed away at the age of 52 on
October 19th, 2022.
Her family held a private memorial service for her on October 29th,
2022, and will be scattering her ashes at a later date.
She is survived by her daughter Asha, brother Michael, sisters Tina,
Sheri, and Angie, and many nieces and nephews. She loved watching
movies, cooking, reading, sewing,...
Eunice Jean Blackburn
Oct 19, 2022
Eunice Jean Blackburn, 85, of Cleveland, TN, passed away, October 19, 2022. She was born December 25, 1936, to the late Jesse Lonzo Reed and Ethel Lenore (Rabun) Reed in Tunnel Hill, GA. Jean was of the Christian faith. She was an active member of First Cumberland Presbyterian Church, loved God, church, and her family. Jean was faithful, kind, loving,...
Tina Claudette Falkowski
Oct 19, 2022
Tina Claudette Falkowski, 63, of Cleveland, TN passed away on October 19, 2022. She was born on April 3, 1959, to Thomas and Tulie Swilling. Tina was a member of Ladd Springs Seventh-Day Adventist Church. She enjoyed reading, going to church, cats, and was a gifted musician who could play many instruments.
She is preceded in death by her father Thomas...
Jimmy Ross Thompson
Oct 19, 2022
Jimmy Ross Thompson, loving husband and father, resident of The Bridge at Ooltewah for the past three years, formerly of Cleveland, TN, died October 19, 2022. Born July 1, 1934, in Athens, TN. Jim was proud to serve his country for 22 years of service in the United States Air Force which included a tour of Vietnam.
Preceded in death by...
George L. Miller
Oct 18, 2022
George L. Miller, 74, of Ooltewah, TN, passed away October 18, 2022, at a local hospital. Born in Chattanooga, TN, to the late Robert Miller & Viola Tillman. He was of the 7th Day Adventist faith and loved singing, jazz, and gospel music.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his daughter, Deonna Gibbs.
Survived by his loving...
Betty Ann Pearson
Oct 17, 2022
Betty Ann Pearson, 77, of Cleveland, TN, passed away October 17, 2022, at her residence surrounded by her family. Betty Ann was a member of GraceWay Chapel.
She is preceded in death by her father, Benjamin Woodrow Shiver; mother, Ruth Garrett Shiver; brothers, Richard and Arthur Shiver; daughter, Stephanie Ann Pearson; sons, Kenneth James Pearson and Timothy Doyle Pearson.
Survived by her...
Elizabeth T. Weir
Oct 16, 2022
Elizabeth T. Weir, formerly of Decatur, TN.
She passed away peacefully 10-16-22 at the age of 78.
She was a retired registered nurse. She was of the Baptist faith and loved traveling with her friends. She is preceded in death by her parents Juanita and John Thompson. She is survived by her brother John and Anna Thompson, Sweden. daughter Holly and Scotty...
William Kevin Aichele
Oct 16, 2022
William Kevin Aichele, 43, passed away peacefully in his home, in Ringgold, GA on Sunday, October 16, 2022. Kevin loved working on cars and spending time with his friends and family, along with his pets. He had a huge heart and would give the shirt off of his back to help who ever was in need of it. Kevin was...
Michael E. Robinson
Oct 14, 2022
Michael E. Robinson, 51, of Ooltewah, TN, passed away October 14, 2022, at his residence. He was of the Baptist faith. Michael loved motorcycles, working on cars, loved life, and a little rough around the edges but love life his way, a great friend.
Preceded in death by his wife, Tabatha Robinson; grandparents, Floyd & Louise Robinson and Arnold & Gladys...
Bobby Joe Helton
Oct 14, 2022
Bobby Joe Helton, 87, a lifelong resident of Charleston, TN passed away on October 14, 2022, at his home. He was born in Cleveland, TN on September 22, 1935, a son of the late Milburn & Leona Helton. Bobby was an honorably discharge veteran of the United States Army after faithfully serving his country. He worked until retirement with the...
Mary Lou Franks
Oct 14, 2022
Mary Lou Franks, 85, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Friday, October 14, 2022, at her home. She was born on May 17, 1937, in Port St. Joe, FL a daughter of the late Joseph Railey & Ella Jane Pitts Railey. Our mother grew up in hard times with a large family and not alot of means. She...
Bobbie June Gupton
Oct 14, 2022
Bobbie June Gupton, 89, of Chattanooga, TN passed away on October 14, 2022.
She is survived by her son Robin Robbins and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family members and friends.
She will be laid to rest at Hamilton Memorial Gardens on Monday October 17th.
You are invited to share a personal memory of Bobbie or your condolences with her family at her...
Nancy Ann Self
Oct 13, 2022
Nancy Ann Self, 78, passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2022. Nancy was born on September 26, 1944, in Ringgold, Georgia to Annabell Potter and James (Jim) T. Self.
Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, Annabell Potter (Belk), and James (Jim) T. Self.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her children, Janet Lynn Givens of Rossville, Georgia, Cindi (Jerry)...
Susanne Marie Surprise
Oct 12, 2022
Susanne Marie Surprise, 75, a resident of Sweetwater, TN passed away at her home on Wednesday October 12, 2022. She was born in Putnam, CT on December 6, 1946. She was the daughter of the late Raymond Oliver Viens and Georgette Claire Dumas. Susanne was of the Catholic faith. She was the Godmother of her stepdaughter Brenda Lee Tremblay.
Susanne enjoyed...
