Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Gary G. Allen
Aug 27, 2022
Gary Gene Allen, 76, of Chattanooga, TN, passed away August 27, 2022. He was of the Baptist faith and a decorated Vietnam veteran of the United State Marine Corp. Gary loved his family more than anything and was proud of his 3 grandsons. He was an extremely talented musician/guitarist, loved boating and fishing. Preceded in death by his father, Bernard...
Alan Keith Millaway
Aug 26, 2022
Alan Keith Millaway, 60, of Calhoun, TN, passed away August 26, 2022, at his residence. Born October 20, 1961, to the late Edward Millaway and Barbara Rose Geren. Alan was of the Christian faith, a United States Marine Corp and United States Army veteran. He loved music, baseball, fishing, cars, and spending time with his family. In addition to his...
Johnny L. Coleman
Aug 26, 2022
Johnny Coleman, 78, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away on Friday, August 26, 2022, surrounded by his family. Johnny was a loving father, grandfather, brother, and friend. His undeniable compassion and selflessness will be remembered by all those who knew him. He was preceded in death by his parents Charles Luther Coleman and Rosella Gates Coleman, sister Bonnie Morgan, and nephew...
Patricia Jean Mccoy
Aug 25, 2022
Patricia Jean McCoy of Fort Oglethorpe Georgia passed away on Thursday morning August 25th 2022. She leaves behind sisters Carolyn Freeman and Judy Whitehead. Children Scott Mccoy (Lisa Whitehead), Juanita Faith Daffron (Christopher Daffron), and Jennifer Mccoy. Grand Children Katherine McCoy and Ashley McCoy. And Great granddaughter Elizabeth Mccoy. She was preceded in death by her parents Ben and Addie...
James Allen Womac
Aug 25, 2022
James Allen Womac,76, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away August 25, 2022. He was born on July 21, 1946 in Charleston, Tennessee to Sam and Lillian (Walker) Womac. James has lived in the Cleveland area all of his life where he created lasting friendships. He loved his family and they absolutely thought the world of him. In his spare time James...
Robert Anderson Brown
Aug 25, 2022
Robert Anderson Brown, 79 of Cleveland, TN passed away on August 25, 2022, at Hospice of Chattanooga. He was a Navy Veteran. He grew up helping his dad on the farm. He loved working with the public and made many friends while working at Collins Market and most recent Speedway. He loved Dayton Beach Florida, The Florida Gators, Atlanta Braves...
Ronald Paul Hardeman
Aug 25, 2022
Ronald Hardeman passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2022 at the age of 65. He was a resident of the North Georgia area. Ronnie was preceded in death by his parents, Lonnie Hardeman and Mary Hardeman; sister Kathy Hardeman; and brother Lonnie B Hardeman. He is survived by wife, Angela Hardeman; daughters Brooke Collins, Samantha Brooks-McAllister and Christina Hardeman; grandchildren,...
Bobby Wilson, Sr.
Aug 25, 2022
Bobby Wilson, Sr., 82, a lifelong resident of Old Fort, TN, passed away August 25, 2022, surrounded by his family. He was of the Baptist Faith and was a member of Ball Play Baptist Church. Bobby was a Sunday School teacher, loved to hunt and nature. Preceded in death by his father, Jay Wilson; mother, Josie Green Wilson; wife, Mary...
Barbara Jean Smith
Aug 25, 2022
Barbara Jean Smith, 86, of Athens, Tennessee passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2022, after an extended illness. She was born on January 26, 1936, in Knoxville, Tennessee to the late Robert and Elizabeth Mutter. Barbara was a longtime resident of Athens, and attended Allen Memorial Methodist Church. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband...
David Milton Keller
Aug 24, 2022
David Milton Keller, 60, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away on Wednesday, August 24th, 2022. David was born October 3rd, 1961 to the late Geraldine Ruth Keller-Hunt and Harry Milton Keller. He was a Navy Veteran and an employee for Reconn.
Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his sister Teresa Prince and brother in-law Mike Kelley.
He leaves behind...
Doris Betty Joe Harris
Aug 24, 2022
Dorris Betty Jo Harris,85, of Cleveland, TN, passed away August 24, 2022, at her residence. Born April 1, 1937, in Atlanta GA, to the late Martha & Merphy Roach. She was of the Christian faith, loved God, and singing the gospel music. Dorris was a member of red hats, kind, caring, enjoyed cooking and cleaning. In addition to her parents,...
Donald Bradford Lower
Aug 24, 2022
Obituary for Donald Bradford Lower On August 24 2022, Donnie Lower, 69, passed away after a lifelong battle with JRA and complications from a recent back surgery. Donnie was born on July 17, 1953 in Liverpool, PA but spent most of his life in Warner Robins, GA before making his home in Murphy, NC. Donnie attended Northside High School (‘71)...
Florence Beavers
Aug 23, 2022
Florence Beavers, 75, of Georgetown, TN, passed away August 23, 2022, at her residence. She loved reading, crafting, and was a “do it yourself” woman. Preceded in death by her husband, Richard Beavers; mother & stepfather, Frankie & Bud Harris; stepfather, Ralph Lewis; brother, Mikel Lewis; sister, Sharon Nelson. Survived by her daughter, Denise (Keith) Theodore; grandson, Sam (Emily) Doss;...
Harry Melvin Huntoon
Aug 23, 2022
Harry Melvin Huntoon, after a brief time on hospice care, has gone home to be with his Heavenly Father. On Tuesday, Aug 23, 2022, Harry passed away at the home of his niece, Linda Huntoon, near Chattanooga, Tennessee. He was a 55-year resident of Manchester, TN, with his wife, Diana Moss Huntoon, who preceded him in death, in November 2017....
Richard Grayson Swafford
Aug 23, 2022
Richard Grayson Swafford Jr, 52, of Cleveland, TN passed away on August 23, 2022. He was born on July 3, 1970 to the late Richard and Sharon Swafford. Richie worked as an IT technician for Volkswagen for many years. He was an avid Tennessee Football Fan, enjoyed making fishing lures, and was a dog lover. Above all he loved his...
Michelle Lea Wentworth
Aug 23, 2022
Michelle Lea Wentworth, age 50, of Cleveland, TN passed away on 8/23/2022. She was a lifelong resident of the area and loved her community. Michelle enjoyed fishing, being a Vols fan, mountain rides, and spending time with loved ones more than anything. She was an avid Christian, and her faith meant everything to her. She was kind, caring, and loved...
Jane Marie Moody Pettit
Aug 23, 2022
Jane Marie Moody Pettit, 84, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on August 23, 2022 after a brave 9 year battle with Parkinson’s. Jane was born on March 4th, 1938 to the late Willie Mae Bradford Moody and George Otis Moody. She was an active member of North Cleveland Baptist Church and served in many roles for over...
Nicholas R. Pell
Aug 22, 2022
Nicholas “Nick” Pell, 19, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away, August 22, 2022. He was a 2022 graduate of Bradley Central High School. Nick enjoyed motorcycles and riding with his friends. He was full of personality, with an infectious smile and cocky attitude. He never met a stranger, and everyone loved him. Nick’s last words would be “Hold...
Randall (Randy) Eugene Wilkey
Aug 21, 2022
Randall (Randy) Eugene Wilkey, 51, of Soddy Daisy TN, passed away Sunday August 21, 2022, at his residence. Preceded in death by his father Marvin Wilkey. Survived by his Mother Wilma Wilkey; Brother Kenny Wilkey (Christy); Sons Shane (Hailey), Zachary, and Hunter Wilkey; Daughters Tiffany (Ryan) Price, and Heather (Nikki) Peck; Grandchildren Tori and Tiffany Duke, Tristan Wilkey, Jordyn Wilkey,...
Sandra Sue Tigue
Aug 21, 2022
Sandra Sue Tigue, 72, of Cleveland, TN passed away on August 21, 2022. Sandra was born on October 14, 1949 to the late Ray and Hazel Glover. Sandra was a devoted Woman of God. She was a giver with a very generous spirit. She took great care of her family and love each of them very much. Sandra was dearly...
