Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Tony Defriese
Sep 13, 2022
Tony Defriese, 74, of Georgetown, TN passed away on September 13, 2022. He was born on June 3, 1948 to the late Charles and Juanita Defriese. Tony enjoyed working on cars and hot rods, but most of all he loved his family and spending time with them-especially his grandchildren.
In addition to his mother and father he is preceded in death...
Steven Lebron Allison
Sep 13, 2022
Steven Lebron Allison, 62, of Birchwood, TN, passed away September 13, 2022. Born September 10, 1960, in Riceville, TN. He loved hunting and fishing.
Steven is preceded in death by his parents, Thomas J. & Lela M. Allison; brother, Wallace Allison; sisters, Dorothy Harris and Juanita Childs; wife, Donna Allison.
Survived by his son, Brandon Allison; daughter, April Allison; siblings, Jim Allison,...
Lois Ann Moses
Sep 12, 2022
Lois Ann Moses, 63, of Cleveland, TN passed away on September 12, 2022. She was born on May 31, 1959 to the late Arnold and Virginia Falls. She loved spending time outdoors and at the beach. She enjoyed painting and making crafts, etc. Above all, she loved her family and spending time with them.
In addition to her mother and father...
Stephan Darrell Porter
Sep 12, 2022
Stephan Darrell Porter, 75, of Old Fort, TN passed away on September 12, 2022. He was born on May 30, 1947 to the late John and Alice Porter. Stephan was a Christian and a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. He was very passionate about his church and loved sharing God with everyone he met. He loved his family...
Joan "Gwee" Angermeier
Sep 12, 2022
Joan “Gwee” Angermeier
September 5, 1941 – September 12, 2022
Joan Beverly (Giordano) Angermeier, 81 of Ringgold, Georgia (formerly of Altoona, Pennsylvania) passed on September 12, 2022. She is the daughter of the late Joseph Giordano and Betty Jane (Cartwright) Giordano. She married Joseph Robert Angermeier on April 18, 1960.
She is survived by her beloved husband, Joe; three children: Jodi Angermeier Downs...
Jerry Ross Perry Sr.
Sep 12, 2022
Jerry Ross Perry Sr. 77, of Riceville, Tennessee passed away on Monday, September 12, 2022. Jerry was born on January 9, 1945 in Athens, Tennessee to the late M.H. an Mary Louliza Bohanon Perry. Jerry was a veteran of the U.S. Army, after returning home from the service he began his 56-year career of truck driving, working for several companies...
Syble Joann Newton
Sep 11, 2022
Syble Joann Newton, 82, of Cleveland, TN passed away on September 11, 2022. She was born on June 19, 1940 to the late Paul and Ilene Davis. Syble was a lifelong resident of this area. Syble loved traveling, gardening, and “fussing at Jesse.” She also enjoyed working puzzles, reading, and loved spending time with her family-especially her grandchildren. Those who...
Anthony C. Barnes Jr.
Sep 11, 2022
Anthony C. Barnes Jr., 54, a resident of Athens, TN passed away on Sunday morning, September 11, 2022 in a Chattanooga hospital. He was born in Aniston, AL on May 29, 1968. Anthony was a longtime member of Ascension Life Church in Athens. He was a social worker for many years locally and helped many people. Anthony was a huge...
Rusty Shane Burris
Sep 11, 2022
Rusty Shane Burris, 32, of Cleveland, TN passed away on September 11, 2022. He was born on October 9, 1989 to the Mark Burris and Darlene Crumley. Rusty was a lifelong resident of this area. He loved fishing, hunting, and was an avid outdoorsman.
He is preceded in death by his grandfather Wayne Burris.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory his...
Larry Don Cunningham
Sep 10, 2022
In the pre-dawn hours of September 10, 2022, Larry Don Cunningham, beloved husband and father, left his earthly body behind at the age of 71 and graduated to eternal life. He is survived by Martha Cunningham, his wife of 46 years, five children, Scott Cunningham (wife Shannon), Darian Cunningham (wife Carrie), Todd Huckabee (wife Samantha), Jessica Page (husband Michael), and...
Larry Don Cunningham
Sep 10, 2022
In the pre-dawn hours of September 10, 2022, Larry Don Cunningham, beloved husband and father, left his earthly body behind at the age of 71 and graduated to eternal life. He is survived by Martha Cunningham, his wife of 46 years, five children, Scott Cunningham (wife Shannon), Darian Cunningham (wife Carrie), Todd Huckabee (wife Samantha), Jessica Page (husband Michael), and...
Danny Howard Rice
Sep 10, 2022
Danny Howard Rice, 74, of Cleveland, TN, passed away September 10, 2022. Born and raised in Tellico Plains and an active member of North Cleveland Baptist Church. Danny served 2 years with the Army in Vietnam and retired from Bowater after 40 years of dedicated service. Danny served on the Board of Directors of BECU for 25 years. He was...
Sharon Bancroft Myers
Sep 9, 2022
Sharon Bancroft Myers, 76, left her life-long earthly home of Bradley County on Friday September 9, 2022, surrounded by her family. She was a member of Bellfounte Baptist Church. She also was an avid quilter and member of the Tri-County Quilt Guild at the time of her passing.
Sharon is preceded in death by her husband, James Ronald Myers, her parents,...
John Christopher Carver
Sep 9, 2022
John Christopher Carver of Maryville, TN passed away on September 9, 2022 at the age of 48. Chris was born on March 18, 1974.
He enjoyed working with his hands and building cars, motorcycles, and doing anything electrical. He had fun running his RC cars and being with friends and family. Especially the special moments spent with his son Jasper that...
Shirley Ann Shaw
Sep 8, 2022
Shirley Ann Shaw, 42, of Chattanooga, Tennessee passed away on Thursday, September 8, 2022. Shirley was born on June 26, 1980 in Cincinnati, Ohio. She enjoyed painting artwork for the Aims Center, as well as playing and coloring with her niece and nephew.
Shirley was preceded in death by her grandparents, Robert and Shirley Donegan; her aunt Peggy Spanier; her uncle,...
Sandra Renee Ledford
Sep 8, 2022
Sandra Renee Ledford, 72, lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away September 8, 2022, at her residence surrounded by her family.
Preceded in death by her husband, Billy “Catfish” Ledford; son, Jason Ledford; daughter, Holly Ledford; sister, Darlene Woods; sister-in-law, Mae Thompson; nephews, Joe & Tony Gates; brothers-in-law, Sam Ledford, Jack Ledford; parents, David & Ann Thompson.
Survived by her son, Josh...
William “Bill” Everett Queen
Sep 8, 2022
William “Bill” Everett Queen, 92, of Calhoun, TN, finally retired on September 8, 2022, with his loving wife, Bobbie, by his side.
Bill was born in Sweetwater, TN on May 30, 1930. He was the son of Herman and Vinia Queen and had 7 siblings. Bill loved to tell the story of how he only weighed two pounds at birth and...
Loena Dill
Sep 8, 2022
Loena Dill, 86, of Cleveland, TN, passed away September 8, 2022, surrounded by her loving daughters. She was born September 3, 1936. Loena loved decorating her home, ballroom dancing, and spending time with her family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her Husband, Claud Dill; mother, Mauveen Evans; father, Bob Park; sister, Ann Corbin; brother, Grover (Leach) Park, and...
Emitt Leon Daniel
Sep 8, 2022
Emitt Leon Daniel born June 5, 1943, passed away surrounded by family on September 8, 2022. He passed as he had lived, worshiping and singing and praising the Lord Jesus.
Beloved husband to Janet Long Daniel for almost 52 years. Father to Suzanne Daniel Burns (Timothy) and Jeffrey Daniel. Grandfather to Carly Cain ( Alex), Kaden Hernandez (Alexandria), and Ethan Burns,...
Nancy Elizabeth Tasker
Sep 8, 2022
We are born into this world naked and innocent, live life's trials and tribulations, and in death embraced by grace we return to innocence. -BT
On September 8, 2022, Nancy Elizabeth Tasker (nee Guthrie), passed away. Born in Etobicoke, Toronto, Canada on June 17, 1944, to Orson & Dorothy Guthrie. A proud Canadian, she grew up in Toronto and married, raising...
