Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Joyce Krafft
Feb 6, 2025
Joyce Krafft, 82, a resident of Cleveland, TN went home to be with her Lord and Savior, on February 6, 2025 at Signature Healthcare Facility in Cleveland, TN, whee she became a resident a little over a year ago. She enjoyed her lower planting, reading books and her bible, and her visits from her granddaughter at the facility. She worked...
Stephanie Reali
Feb 6, 2025
Stephanie Lynn Odom Reali died peacefully in her home on February 6, 2025. She was born on May 8, 1953. She is preceded in death by her loving parents, Everett and Vivian Odom. She is survived her two sons, Christopher (Brigitte) Dilbeck of Blandon, PA and Michael Dilbeck of Reading, PA; two grandsons, Zachary and Tyler; siblings, Karen (Joey) Parker,...
Terri Gaston
Feb 5, 2025
Terri Gaston, 63, of Ringgold, GA was called home on February 5, 2025. Terri was born on October 10, 1961, in Dothan, AL to Eddie and Gladys Jones.
Terri's family would describe her as loving, devoted, ambitious and reliable. She was said to have had a beautiful soul, and was very motherly to not just her own but to others as...
Mary Smith
Feb 5, 2025
Mary Lee "Mary Lee" Smith, 80, of Soddy Daisy, Tn passed away peacefully on February 5, 2025. She was born Mary Lee Curl on September 28, 1944 in Sidney, Ohio. Prior to moving to Tennessee, Mary Lee worked at both the Pentagon and CRB out of Washington DC and Alexandria, Va which she eventually retired from.
Mary Lee...
Cole Nelms
Feb 5, 2025
Cole Nelms, 24, of Benton, Tennessee passed away at his mother's home on Wednesday, February 5th, 2025, after fighting a lengthy illness.
Cole was born on July 28th, 2000 to his mother Dodie Spandau, and his father Ernest Nelms in Cleveland, Tennessee. Cole enjoyed his work in the private security industry for years after graduating high school before his illness overcame...
Richard Leonard
Feb 5, 2025
Richard James Leonard, 82, of Cleveland TN died on February 5, 2025 at Bradley Health Care following a short illness. Richard was born in Hazleton, PA on October 17, 1942, the oldest child of the late N. Miles Leonard and Lois M. Shields.
A former police officer and detective in New Jersey, Richard worked for the city of Chattanooga...
Thomas Hicks
Feb 5, 2025
Thomas Edward Hicks, age 83, of Cleveland, TN, passed away on February 5, 2025. Born on October 10, 1941, in Niota, TN, Thomas lived a full life marked by love and connection with his family and friends.
He was a devoted husband to his beloved wife, Laura "Libby" Hicks, with whom he shared 62 wonderful years of marriage. Together, they raised...
Mary Talton
Feb 5, 2025
Mary Catherine "Cathy-Lovebug" Talton, 63, a resident of Georgetown, TN passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at her home. She was born in Chattanooga, TN on November 9, 1961. Cathy worked for many years as a CNA in the healthcare profession. She will be forever remembered for her love for everyone and the way she wanted to take care...
James Richard Morgan, Jr.
Feb 5, 2025
James Richard Morgan, Jr.'s, courageous heart stopped beating Wednesday morning as he peacefully passed away in his sleep at 39 years old.
James was born December 3, 1985, in West Monroe, LA and of the Christian Faith. James loved college football and was a huge TN Vols fan. He also liked trucks and cigars.
Survived by his loving wife of 12 years,...
Paul Bruse
Feb 5, 2025
Paul Donald Bruse, 88, passed away peacefully at his home on February 5, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on May 21, 1936, Paul lived a life defined by service, love, and a deep connection to both people and animals.
A proud veteran of the United States Army, Paul served his country with honor and dedication. After his...
Karen Regina Gill
Feb 4, 2025
Karen Regina Gill, 73, passed away February 4, 2025. She was born July 18, 1951, as Karen Regina Scoggins and of the Christian faith. Karen was a genuine dog lover, loved going to the beach, and loved people. She enjoyed her jigsaw and crossword puzzles.
Karen is preceded in death by her husband, Jim Gill; parents, Bill Scoggins and Betty Stoker;...
David Bruce
Feb 4, 2025
David Paul Bruce, born on November 6, 1967, in Merritt Island, FL, passed away on February 4, 2025, in Athens, TN. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend.
David dedicated over 24 years of his life to the United States Air Force, retiring in 2011. Throughout his service, he traveled the world and forged lifelong friendships,...
Thomas Beard
Feb 4, 2025
Beard, Thomas Franklin. Born February 24, 1929 in Garfield, Kentucky, Breckenridge Co. to Thomas Miller. and Anna Lee Sandbach Beard. The attending physician was his grandfather, John Sandbach. He graduated from Breckenridge County High School and Western Kentucky University. He sensed a call upon his life to serve God and to prepare for that service he entered and graduated from...
Judy Arthur
Feb 4, 2025
Judy Arvella Arthur, 70, passed away on February 4, 2025. She was born on November 16, 1954 to the late Earl James and Hester Louise Taylor in Cleveland, Tennessee.
Judy was known to be an all around wonderful person, and an especially loving mother and grandmother. Her career began at Universal Springs, and she later went on to work with carpet...
David Davenport
Feb 4, 2025
David Davenport, age 53, of Old Fort, Tennessee, passed away on February 4, 2025. He was born in New Smyrna Beach, Florida. David was a devoted father, loving brother, and a cherished friend, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and devotion to his faith and family.
David was a lifelong Baptist and found peace in his relationship with God. He...
Walter Bruce McMinn
Feb 4, 2025
Walter "Bruce" McMinn age 53 of Etowah, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, February 4th 2025 at Starr Regional Medical Center.
Born September 16th, 1971 to Jerry Bruce and Gloria Jean Daugherty McMinn, Bruce was an avid Vols and Pittsburgh Steelers fan. He enjoyed car shows, tinkering with his model car and hot wheels collection & enjoying his YouTube subscriptions where he got...
Stephen Crowe
Feb 4, 2025
Stephen Michael Crowe, 70, passed away on February 4, 2025. He was born on March 9, 1954 to the late Dorothy and Addison Crowe in Harriman, Tennessee.
Stephen loved his family, and especially enjoyed making them laugh and smile. So much so, he has been called the "comedian" of the family. There was never a dull moment when...
Rachell Key
Feb 4, 2025
Rachell Ann Key, 46, of Athens, TN passed away on February 4, 2025.
Preceded in death by brother, Jeremy Ballew; father and mother in-law, Jimmy and Otha Key.
Survivors include her husband, Christopher Key; sons, Matthew Key (Kelsey) and Alex Key; daughter, Brooklyn Key; step daughter, Kayla Elgin; 5 grandchildren; mother, Sheila Hampton (David); grandmother, Nancy Ballew; several aunts,...
Callie Derrick
Feb 4, 2025
Mrs. Callie Jean Ferguson Derrick, 80, of Athens passed away in the comfort of her home on Tuesday, Feb 4th 2025. Jean was a life long resident of Athens, TN, a member of First Baptist Church of Athens, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and an avid Tennessee Volunteers fan. Jean was preceded in death by her Mother Maggie L. Ferguson...
James Boles
Feb 4, 2025
James William Boles was born November 13, 1932, in Boston, GA, to G.W. Boles and Lillie Mae Hagan. The oldest of five boys, he endured hardship early in life, losing both parents by age 12. He and his brothers were raised by their uncle and aunt, Oscar and Myrtle Hagan.
Jim served in the U.S. Air Force (1950-1954) during...
