Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Lynn B. Skelton
Oct 4, 2022
Lynn B. Skelton, 64, of Cleveland, TN, passed away October 4, 2022, at her residence. Born in Albuquerque, New Mexico to the late Ronald Campbell, of Greenville, SC and Molly Saiz, of Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was an active member of Heritage Fellowship Church of God. Lynn adored her family & friends. She enjoyed watching her favorite football team the...
Rachel Lea Scheffler
Oct 4, 2022
Rachel Lea Scheffler moved to her heavenly home on October 4, 2022. She was born on March 27, 1987 to David and the late Coleen Scheffler in Baton Rouge, LA. Rachel was a loving daughter, sister, and aunt. She enjoyed spending time with family friends, church family, and her sister April’s fur babies (Buster Moon, Rocky Road, Meena May, Tommy,...
Robert E Walker
Oct 4, 2022
Robert E Walker, 61, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away October 4, 2022. He was born on March 8, 1961 in Cleveland, Tennessee to Robert and Ina Mae (Millsap) Walker. Robert was a lifetime resident of Cleveland. He loved hunting and fishing. He was a wonderful and talented carpenter, building over 500 homes in our community and Polk County. He loved...
James Allen Ogle
Oct 3, 2022
James Allen (Grampy) Ogle, 67, of Cleveland, Tennessee went be with the lord on October 3, 2022. He was born on November 8, 1954 in Berwin, Illinois to James and Betty (Johnson) Ogle. He drove a truck for 40 years before retirement. James had a passion for old cars.
He is survived by his loving companion of 35 years, Sandra Ogle....
Gregory Lynn Kaylor
Oct 3, 2022
Gregory Lynn Kaylor, 65, passed away at his home, Monday, October 3, 2022. He was a retired professional photographer and businessman and an associate of CPQ Professional Imaging and liaison for Portrait Shoppe Express Photo for a number of years. He was a member of Professional Photographers of America, Wedding Photographers International and charter member of the Chattanooga Professional Photographers...
Janice Mae Lawson
Oct 2, 2022
Janice Mae Lawson, 69, of Cleveland, TN passed away on October 2, 2022. Janice was born on February 1, 1953, to the late Charles and Willie Mae Hamby. She was a fan of Nascar and the Tennessee Vols.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by brothers Gene and Jimmy Hamby; sisters Wanda Wheeler, Mary Collins; and one...
Clyde Wayne Dixon
Oct 1, 2022
Clyde Wayne Dixon, 76, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away peacefully at Tennova Hospital in Cleveland, TN on October 1, 2022. He was born on September 28, 1946 in Cleveland, Tennessee to E.M. and Cynthia (Beard) Dixon. He was of the Baptist Faith and a life long resident of Cleveland. He retired from J.M. Huber after many years of working. Clyde...
Lindy Ann Lynn Knox
Sep 30, 2022
Lindy Ann Lynn Knox, 43, of Etowah, Tennessee passed away on Friday, September 30, 2022. She was born on June 11, 1979 in Sweetwater, Tennessee to the late Dan Richard Lynn and Mattie Lou Reynolds Lynn. Lindy was always outspoken and thoroughly enjoyed making others laugh. In addition, she loved being outdoors, fishing, as well as spending quality time with...
Luther E. Grady,Iii
Sep 30, 2022
Luther Eldon Grady, III, 37, of Cleveland, TN, passed away September 30, 2022, at a local hospital. He loved fishing, Football (Vols), Hot rods, bikes, music, aggravating people. Luther was a joker and loved movies and food.
Preceded in death by his mother, Joyce Lynn Carrol; father, E.L. Grady; sister, Bridgette Fore; nephews, Phillip Grady, Jr.
Survived by his loving fiancé, Lee...
Melvin "Marty" Lewis
Sep 30, 2022
Melvin “Marty” Lewis, 67, passed away September 30, 2022, at his residence.
Preceded in death by his parents, Betty Lewis and Melvin Lewis, and daughter, Lana Lewis.
Survived by his daughters, Lindsay Benefield and Sandy Center; stepfather, Ernest Lewis; siblings, Ernie and Joe Lewis; grandchildren, Renly and Adeline Benefield, Cody and Jessica Center.
The family will receive friends from 4:00 PM-5:00 PM, Sunday,...
Peggy Joyce Mckenzie
Sep 30, 2022
Peggy Joyce McKenzie, 85, of Athens, TN went home to be with the Lord on Friday, September 30, 2022. She is the daughter of Millard and Madge Clark of Etowah, TN.
She was a loving mother and granny. Peggy loved spending time with family. Her love and light shine bright through her love for the Lord and her music. She sang...
Evan Stoops
Sep 29, 2022
Obituary for Evan Michael Stoops
Evan Michael Stoops, 20, of Ootlewah , Tennessee passed away September 29, 2022. He was born on September 4, 2002 in Cleveland, Tennessee to Noah and Sondra (Whitaker ) Stoops. Evan was a big hearted , happy, outgoing young man. He was respectful and trustworthy. A best friend and brother. His laugh was so wonderfully contagious...
Harold Lee Hicks
Sep 29, 2022
Harold Lee "Pete" Hicks, 93, passed away September 29.
Pete was born July 8, 1929 in Dayton, TN. He enlisted in the USMC during WWII and served until his honorable discharge in 1948. He loved to share stories of his adventures and lived his life to the fullest.
Pete was predeceased by his parents, Charles and Ella Hicks, brothers Gonnon, Kenneth, and...
Charity Felice Anthony
Sep 28, 2022
Charity Felice Anthony, 33, of Etowah, Tennessee passed away on Wednesday, September 28, 2022. Charity was born on November 16, 1988 in Athens, Tennessee to Joseph and Judy Anthony. Charity enjoyed fishing, going on picnics with her son, and spending time with her family and friends.
Charity was preceded in death by her father, Joseph Anthony; grandparents, Bud Carlock, Bobbie Carlock,...
Alice J Hockman
Sep 28, 2022
Alice J. Hockman, 84, of Athens, Tennessee went to be with Jesus on Wednesday, September 28, 2022. Alice was born on September 10, 1938 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to the late Reverend William and Emma Johnson.
Alice and Larry moved their family of six to Athens in 1970 to open Hockman Spa and Pool Supply. The pool store was originally in the...
Janice "Cookie" Gail Mckinney
Sep 28, 2022
Janice "Cookie" Gail McKinney, 62, of Athens, Tennessee passed away on Wednesday, September 28, 2022. Janice was born on September 7, 1960, in Niota, Tennessee to the late Curtis Hysell and Justine Underwood. Janice enjoyed going to church, shopping, cleaning, and re-arranging her home, and spending time with her friends and family. She was a woman of strong faith and...
Steven Eric Ballinger
Sep 28, 2022
Steven Eric Ballinger, 63, of Georgetown , Tennessee passed away September 28, 2022. He was born on April 15, 1959 in Fostoria, Ohio to Donald and Jacqueline (Brown) Ballinger.
He was preceded in death by his parents Donald and Jacqueline Ballinger.
Steven is survived by his daughter Nicole Ballinger and his son Richard Ballinger, his siblings Ken Ballinger, Donnie Ballinger, Larisa Ballinger,...
Adam Lee Griffith
Sep 28, 2022
Adam Lee Griffith, 45, passed away at home on September 28 and went to be with his Savior.
Adam loved the outdoors and especially enjoyed camping and fishing. He deeply loved his family and friends. All who called Adam friend knew that he would do anything for them. He had a big heart and was always making people laugh.
He graduated from...
Patricia Ann Huffstuttler
Sep 28, 2022
Patricia Ann Huffstuttler died on Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at the age of 76. Pat was a long time resident of the area, growing up in Hale Town and purchasing a small farm in Dade County to enjoy with her husband. She was a homemaker with an affinity for cooking, and loved feeding her loved ones. She was giving to...
Dwight Smith
Sep 27, 2022
Dwight Smith 57, born April 23, 1965 in Cleveland, TN, to the late Robert E. and Patricia L. Smith, passed away on September 27, 2022. He was a Bradley Central High School Class of 1984 Graduate. Dwight worked at Maytag Cleveland from 1984 – 2002 as a press and fork lift operator. Most recently he worked for Walmart Cleveland –...
