Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Robert Roy Ellis
Sep 8, 2022
Robert Roy Ellis, 55, of Dayton, Tennessee passed away on Thursday, September 8, 2022. Robert was born on February 24, 1967 in Chicago, Illinois to the Marvin “Leroy” and Dianne Theresa Ellis. He was a jack of all trades but was most well known for being a mechanic. Robert enjoyed camping, trail riding, and being on the lake or in...
Keshia Dawn Rose
Sep 7, 2022
Keshia Dawn Rose, 32, of Englewood, Tennessee passed away September 7, 2022 at . She was born on October 16, 1989 in Cleveland, Tennessee to Donald Nichols and Tina (Patterson) Nichols. Keshia was a very tender hearted, giving, loving and family-oriented person. Her passions in life were her three children, her friends and family. She also loved to listen to...
Billy Ray Nesmith
Sep 7, 2022
Billy Ray NeSmith, 68, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Wednesday, September 7, 2022. He was born in Eustis, Florida.
Billy served his country honorably as a Sergeant in the U.S. Army, Co. B. 307th Combat Engineers, 82nd Airborne Division and was awarded the National Defense Service Medal.
After his military career, he spent much of his life as...
Jerry P. Mcilwain
Sep 7, 2022
Jerry P. McIlwain, of Calhoun, Tennessee, age 81, died on September 7, 2022, at home in Calhoun. He
was born April 16, 1941, in Shreveport, LA., attended and graduated from Baton Rouge High School and
went on to earn a Bachelor’s degree and Master of Science in wildlife ecology from LSU.
His interest and passion for the outdoors, wildlife, and his love...
Charles Stanley Branam
Sep 7, 2022
Charles Stanley Branam, 76, lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away, September 7, 2022, at his residence surrounded by his family.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Erby & Nola Branam; brothers, Larry, James, C.L., and Ronnie Branam; sisters, Tiny Dale and Doris Shannon.
Survived by his wife, Linda Branam; daughters, Sheila (Doug) Skiba and Regina (Eddy) McMahan; siblings, David...
Jerry P. Mcilwain
Sep 7, 2022
Jerry P. McIlwain, of Calhoun, Tennessee, age 81, died on September 7, 2022, at home in Calhoun. He
was born April 16, 1941, in Shreveport, LA., attended and graduated from Baton Rouge High School and
went on to earn a Bachelor’s degree and Master of Science in wildlife ecology from LSU.
His interest and passion for the outdoors, wildlife, and his love...
Luz Elena Ramirez Gomez
Sep 6, 2022
Luz Elena Ramirez Gomez, 36, resident of Cleveland, passed away on September 6, 2022. She was of the Christian faith. She was born in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico on May 29, 1987 to Alfonso Casian Ochoa and Maria Ramirez Gomez. She loved to dance, sing, and make others laugh and smile. She was always giggling and had the brightest smile. She...
Anita June Gibson
Sep 6, 2022
Anita June “Lala” Gibson, 70, of Wildwood, GA passed away on September 6, 2022. She was born on May 14, 1952 to the late F.C. and Abbie Burroughs. She loved the ocean and watching the sunset and Anita loved to play bingo. She was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
In addition to her mother...
Chandler Chase Caylor
Sep 6, 2022
Chandler Chase Caylor, 21, of Cleveland, TN, passed away on September 6, 2022. He was born on October 20, 2000, and he was of the Christian faith. Chandler graduated from Duncan Academy. He received his welding certificate from Cleveland State Community College. He also attended Lake Forest Middle School and Bradley Central High School. He loved the outdoors, swimming, the...
Samuel D. Swaggerty
Sep 6, 2022
Samuel Doyle Swaggerty, 72, lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away September 6, 2022, at his residence. Born November 10, 1949, to the late Della Hayes Swaggerty and Daniel W. Swaggerty and of the Christian faith. He loved rides in the mountains, watching westerns, animal lover, kindhearted, stubborn, God-fearing man.
In addition to his parents, Samuel is preceded in death by...
Kenneth Barton Trull
Sep 6, 2022
Kenneth Barton Trull, 50, of Englewood, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, September 6, 2022. Kenneth was born on December 11, 1971 in Athens, Tennessee to the late Kenneth Rhea Trull and Sara Joyce Buckner. Kenneth was employed with the Lonza Group for 25 years. He was of the Christian faith and will be deeply missed by many.
Along with his parents,...
Deborah Joyce Ballew
Sep 6, 2022
Deborah Joyce Ballew, 67, of Chattanooga, Tennessee passed away September 6, 2022 at Parkridge Medical Center in Chattanooga, Tennessee. She was born on November 7, 1954 in Chattanooga, Tennessee to Ernest E.K. and Lonita (Robbs) Wood. She attended East Ridge High School and later became a Master Barber.
She was preceded in death by husband Chuck Ballew, Her twin sister Susan...
Lou Ella Palmer
Sep 5, 2022
Lou Ella Palmer, a resident of Athens, TN passed away on Monday morning, September 5, 2022 in a local healthcare facility. She was born in in Sweetwater, TN a daughter of the late Roy & Mary Thompson. Lou graduated from Cleveland State Community College with an Associates of Science degree and went on to graduate from Tennessee Wesleyan with a...
Randolph Ray Mains
Sep 5, 2022
Randolph (Randy) Ray Mains, 53, passed away September 5, 2022. Born in Michigan to the late Vivian and Emory Raymond Mains. He was laid back, easy going, good for a laugh. Randy liked gaming and car building, had an interest in gardening, landscaping, and motor building.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Larry and...
Patsy Prince
Sep 4, 2022
Patsy Prince, 80, of Cleveland, TN passed away on September 4, 2022. She was born on July 21, 1942 to the late Henry Branam and Helen Branam. Patsy was called to be a preacher’s wife for over 50 years. She loved traveling, shopping, feeding birds and squirrels every morning, and spending time with her family.
In addition to her mother and...
Sharolina Ann Gregory Innis
Sep 4, 2022
Sharolina Ann Gregory Innis, 54, of Cleveland, TN, passed away unexpectedly September 4, 2022. She was born April 3, 1968, in Warren, Michigan to the late Wiley Jr. Innis, of Detroit) and Sandra Louvine Thompson, of Collinwood, TN.
Sharolina devoted most of her career to chair factories, a known biscuit maker at Hardees, and famous for her lasagna. She was a...
Chris Barrom
Sep 4, 2022
Chris Barrom, 67, of Englewood, TN formerly of Memphis, TN passed away on September 4, 2022. He enjoyed golf, fishing, and the Chicago Cubs. He is preceded in death by his parents James & Catherine Barrom and one brother Jim Barrom.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory his son Colby Barrom (Stephanie), granddaughter Mila Barrom, wife Sue Bishop, along with...
James H. Ireland
Sep 3, 2022
James H. Ireland Known to almost everyone as "Buddy", passed away peacefully September 3, 2022.
He was retired from Rock Tenn Company. And he worked part time at the Middle Valley Recycling center.
He enjoyed Fishing, Working on small engines, and Computers and Spending time with his family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father John Ireland, his mother Margree...
Terrie Ruth Croley
Sep 3, 2022
Terrie Ruth Croley of Cleveland, Tenn., passed away on the evening of Sept. 3, 2022 at home surrounded by her family and friends that loved her dearly. She was 66.
Born in Pineville, La., on January 28, 1956, to the late Miller and Liddie Mae Dupuy, Terrie worked as Quality Control for 22 years. She loved spending time with family, the...
Tracy Ivan Ware
Sep 3, 2022
Tracy Ivan Ware, 33, a resident of Riceville, TN passed away on Saturday morning, September 3, 2022 at his home. He was born in Athens, TN on October 27, 1988. He enjoyed playing baseball, fishing and above all spending time with his family.
He is preceded in death by his grandmother Linda Wright, grandfathers Clifford Drumright and Jerry Wright and one...
