Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Rickey Dean Mills
Sep 19, 2022
Rickey Dean Mills, 67, of Philadelphia, Tennessee passed away on Monday, September 19, 2022 after a lengthy illness with cancer. Rickey was born on July 21, 1955 in Amarillo, Texas to the late Billy Dean Mills and Eva P. McNure.
Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Ronald, Donald, Danny, and Randy Mills; stepson, Michael E....
John Sebastian Harris
Sep 19, 2022
John Sebastian Harris, 48 of Etowah, Tn. passed away at Erlanger hospital September 19, 2022. John loved the outdoors, camping, fishing, hunting, and cooking. He especially loved spending time with his family. He had worked in several industries including Waupaca and currently ABB in Athens.
John is survived by his wife of 9 years, Stacy Young Harris; their 4 children, Kerry...
Marvin R. "Todd" Deford
Sep 19, 2022
Marvin R. “Todd” Deford, 80, passed away on September 19, 2022. He was born on May 5, 1942 to the late Maynard and Lillie Deford.
He was a lifelong farmer and could always be found in the hayfield. He enjoyed working in the garden and providing crops for his family and friends. He worked for many years in the building material...
Edith Granie
Sep 19, 2022
With immense sorrow, we announce that our dear mother, Edith "Judy" Granie,
age 89, born in the Republic of Panama, passed away in Cleveland ,TN on
Monday, September 19, 2022.
She was preceded by her husband, Luciano Granie, and brothers, Hector and
Rodolfo.
Edith is survived by her children, Luciano, Yvette and Ricardo; her grandchildren:
Carolina, Amy and Jordan; her great grandchildren: Liliana, Marigold, Noah, Maria,
Luca...
Deborah Donelda Mayfield
Sep 18, 2022
Deborah Jackson Mayfield, “Donnie” as she was known to most, transitioned from her earthly home on September 18, 2022, at the age of 68. She was a loving mother to her three sons, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Donnie was always the life of the party, never met a stranger and could make everyone laugh like no one else....
Rosa Mae Hitson
Sep 18, 2022
Rosa Mae Hitson, 93, lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away September 18, 2022. Born January 1, 1929, and of the Baptist faith. Rosa loved her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, and flowers.
She is preceded in death b y her husband, G.W. Hitson; father, Bill Patterson; mother, Clara Patterson; brothers, Paul Patterson and Albert Patterson; sisters, Mary Dalton and Myrtle...
Dennis Wayne Holt
Sep 18, 2022
Dennis Wayne Holt, 67 a resident of Madisonville, TN passed away on Sunday, September 18, 2022 in a Sweetwater, TN hospital. He was born on January 24, 1955 a son of the late Ernest & Bernice Holt in Rabun Gap, Georgia.
In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by two brothers J.T. and David Holt.
Dennis leaves behind...
Keath Leonard Grisham
Sep 18, 2022
Keath Leonard Grisham, age 86 of Georgetown went home to be with the Lord on Sunday September 18, 2022. He was the son of the late Leonard and Pauline Grisham.
He was a member of Gum Springs Baptist Church from his youth having been saved in Bible School.
He served two years in the United States Army, one of those years in...
Deborah Hicks
Sep 17, 2022
Deborah Ann Hicks, 45, of Cleveland, TN passed away on September 17, 2022. She was born on November 25, 1976 in Cleveland, TN. Deborah was a cat lover and a very caring person who would always help anyone who needed it.
She is preceded in death by her mother and two infant children.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory her loving...
Michael Paul Yanik
Sep 17, 2022
Michael Paul Yanik (44) died Saturday September 17, 2022, at Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga TN. He was born in East Ridge, TN on May 12,1978. He grew up in Chattanooga and was a 1996 graduate of Tyner High School, where he played the bass as a member of the Orchestra and represented the school by going to All State his...
Diane Lee Gravellese
Sep 17, 2022
Diane Lee Gravellese, 55, of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away on September 17, 2022. She was born on December 9, 1966. Diane enjoyed attending concerts, traveling, and basketball. She was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory her loving husband of 36 years, John Gravellese; son John Gravellese Jr.; daughter...
Evelyn Lavern Wrinkle Caylor Cross
Sep 17, 2022
Evelyn LaVern Wrinkle Caylor Cross of Cleveland. She was born in Cleveland, “Rabbit Valley”, TN on January 30, 1941, and passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 17, 2022. Evelyn was of Christian faith.
Evelyn attended Bradley Central High School but moved to Atlanta, Ga where she graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1959. She married Raymond Blackburn Caylor in 1959, made...
Karen Ann Spak
Sep 16, 2022
Karen Ann Spak is with our Lord God as of 9/16/2022. Karen was the most compassionate loving mother of her surviving daughter and best friend Caitlyn Ann Spak. Also left behind to cherish her memory his her devoted son Justin Spak; loving brother Richard Kita and his loving wife Shari Zannucci; her strong 88 year old mother Elaine Kita and...
Maryann Borst
Sep 15, 2022
MaryAnn Borst, 92, was born February 4,1930 and passed peacefully from this life September 15th,
2022. A native of Newton, Iowa, MaryAnn grew up in Maytag Park where she learned a love of water and
gardening. Her employment in United Airlines brought her to Denver where she met and fell in love with
her husband, Max Borst.
Together they returned to Newton and remained...
William Daris Crowe Jr.
Sep 15, 2022
William Daris Crowe Jr. of Cleveland Born October 12, 1934 passed away Thursday September 15, 2022. He is survived by his wife Caroline Crowe of Cleveland, Daughter Kim (Clovis) Haskins of Texas, Son David(Melissa) Crowe of Athens; stepdaughters Lisa Shelton and Suzanne Booth (Michael). Grandchildren Brittany (Dustin) Cox of Ocoee, Tommy (Kodi) Crowe of Copperhill, Cody (Liz) Haskins Josh (Raven)...
Vivian Grace Kruzich
Sep 15, 2022
After a 24 year wait, on September 15, 2022, Mrs. Vivian Grace Kruzich, 82, of Rock Spring, Georgia walked into the arms of the Lord and then was reunited with high school sweetheart and husband, Mr. Albert Charles Kruzich who went home before her on March 2nd, 1996. We can only imagine how wonderful their reunion was. It was made...
Julie Annette Gossett
Sep 15, 2022
Julie Annette Gossett, 53 of Dayton, Tennessee passed away September 15, 2022. She was born on May 15, 1969 in Chattanooga, Tennessee to Ray and Doris (Forester) Cler .
Julie loved fishing and animals, mostly cats. She had a huge heart and loved to adopt and rescue animals. She was a very independant and strong lady. She loved being around her...
Roy Gilbert Lyle
Sep 15, 2022
Roy Gilbert Lyle of Cleveland passed away peacefully on September 15, 2022.
He was on October 9, 1940 to the late SamBo and Virgie (Tootsie) Lyle. He was known for his great upholstering skills and served in the Tennessee National Guards for 28 years before retiring.
He was a very loving father, grandfather and great grandfather. He never turned down an opportunity...
Clifford Darrell Gibson
Sep 14, 2022
Clifford Darrell Gibson, 62, of Cleveland, TN passed away on September 14, 2022. He was born on June 3, 1960 to William and Earline Gibson. Darrell worked for many years as a chef and manager in the food industry. Those who knew Darrell will remember he loved to talk and never met a stranger. He was an avid Alabama fan....
Rv Herd
Sep 13, 2022
RV Herd, 88, of Cleveland, TN went to be with his Lord and Savior on September 13, 2022. He was born in Baxter, TN, though he lived in Tampa and Cleveland for much of his adult life. RV was a beloved father, husband, brother, friend, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He prayerfully lived his life for his family and for his Savior,...
