Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Dorothy Jean Gladson Freeman
Aug 19, 2022
Dorothy Jean Gladson Freeman, 87, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away on August 19, 2022. She was born June 9, 1935. Preceded in death by her parents, Tom and Estelle Gladson; husband, Carl Joshua Freeman; daughter, Elizabeth Ann Harvell, and all of her siblings. Survived by her three children, Carl (Lorri) Freeman, Jr., Evelyn Black, and Earl (Lori)...
William Joe Adams
Aug 19, 2022
William “Joe” Adams, 75, of Cleveland, TN passed away on August 19, 2022, after battling illness for the last several years. Joe was a longtime coach and educator at Bradley Central High School in Cleveland, TN. He is preceded in death by his parents J.B. “Ace” Adams and Mildred Adams. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife of...
Julie Faye Price
Aug 19, 2022
Julie Faye Price, 67, of Ringgold, Georgia, passed away Friday, August 19, 2022, after a long illness. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Sylvia Jewel Duckworth and Frank Duckworth, as well as siblings Thomas Duckworth, Jerry Duckworth, Randy Duckworth, Barbara Evans, and Charlotte Underwood. She is survived by her daughters, Susan Price of Ringgold, Georgia, Karen...
Gayle Guest Bigham
Aug 18, 2022
Gayle Guest Bigham, 74, of Cleveland, TN was united with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday August 18, 2022. She passed peacefully surrounded by much of the family who loved her dearly. Gayle was born on September 4, 1947, in Chattanooga, TN, to the late Luther Ray Guest and Estelle Lacy Guest. Gayle graduated from Soddy-Daisy High School...
Dolores Darlene Johnson
Aug 18, 2022
Dolores Darlene Johnson, 77, passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2022, at Life Care of Athens. She was born on August 11, 1945, in Niagara Falls, New York, to the late Edmond and Mildred Sahr. She is survived by two sons, Jon Johnson (Paula) and Kevin Johnson (Kim) of Cleveland; one brother, Art Sahr (Sharon) of Jacksonville, FL; as well...
Rosa Frances Emerson-Shmidt
Aug 18, 2022
Rosa Frances Emerson Shmidt of Soddy Daisy, passed away August 18, 2022 surrounded by loved ones. Rosa was a retired nurse at Morton Plant Hospital of Clearwater Florida for 30 years. She loved her family patients and her flowers. Rosa was preceded in death by her loving husband of 30 years Jerry Lee Shmidt, her eldest son Wesley James Benefield...
Johnny Morgan Beavers
Aug 17, 2022
On Wednesday, August 17, 2022, Johnny Morgan Beavers, passed away peacefully at the age of 81 at Remember Me Senior Care in Cleveland, TN due to complications from Alzheimer’s. Johnny was born on September 9, 1940 in Vincent, AL to Leslie and Grace (Sims) Beavers. He graduated 1958 with honors from Vincent High School where he played baseball, basketball and...
Billy E. Calhoun, Jr.
Aug 15, 2022
Billy Edgar Calhoun, Jr., 56, of Benton, TN, passed away August 15, 2022. He loved camping, boating, and spending time with his family. Billy had a love for animals, especially his 3-legged cat Harley. Preceded in death by his wife, Angela “Lori” Calhoun; father, Billy E. Calhoun, Sr.; sister, Deborah Calhoun; grandparents, Virgil & Donnie Calhoun; father-in-law, James Whitener. Survived...
Jon Scott Gravell
Aug 15, 2022
Jon Scott Gravell, 70, of Georgetown passed away on Monday, August 15, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 15, 1951 to James Sr. and Gladis Gravell who preceded him in death. He leaves behind to cherish his memory , his loving wife of 50 years, Debra Kay Gravell, Children - Jason (Christina) Gravell, Jeremy (Jordan) Gravell,...
Richard Allen Budds
Aug 14, 2022
Richard Allen Budds 60, of Sweetwater, Tennessee passed away on Sunday, August 14, 2022. Richard was born on May 12, 1962 in Mt. Clemons, Michigan to the late Richard Judy Budds. Richard was an avid fisherman, and loved spending time with his family and friends. Richard also served as an MP in the United States Air Force. Along with his...
Elizabeth Gail Dawson
Aug 14, 2022
Elizabeth “Gail” Dawson, 64, of Philadelphia, Tennessee passed away on Sunday, August 14, 2022. Gail was born on April 19, 1958, in Athens, Tennessee to the late Carl and Mary King. Along with her parents Gail was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Dawson; and her sisters, Patsy Price, and Barbara Garner. She leaves behind to cherish her memory,...
Loree B. Dudding
Aug 14, 2022
Loree B. Dudding, 67, of Cleveland, TN passed away on August 14, 2022. She was born on May 9, 1955 to the late Lynn Evelyn Cochran and Frank Richard Baker Sr. Loree loved to read, spending time with her family and grandchildren. She was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. In addition to her...
Loreen Eunice Moore
Aug 14, 2022
Loreen E. Moore, 87, died peacefully surrounded by family at her home in Ocoee, TN on Sunday, August 14, 2022. She is preceded in death by her loving parents George and Eunice Moore of Ponce de Leon, FL. She is also preceded in death by her long time companions Norma Lee and Mildred Yancey as well as siblings J.D., Sarah,...
D H Webb
Aug 13, 2022
DH "Papaw" Webb, age 85, life-long resident of Townsend TN, passed away on Saturday August 13, 2022, at Asbury Place in Maryville TN. A Blount County native, he was born on January 31, 1937, to the late Ross and Mary Webb. DH retired from Levi Strauss & Co after thirty-one dedicated years. After his retirement, he spent his day’s enjoying...
Shelby Jean Hamilton
Aug 13, 2022
Shelby Jean Hamilton, 82, of Cleveland, went home to her loving Savior on August 13,2022. Shelby was preceded in death by her husband Bob, the love of her life for 63 years. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Hobson and Ruby Shaw; brother, Richard Shaw, of Tellico Plains, TN. She was a God-fearing woman who devoted her...
Shirley Ann Houlk
Aug 13, 2022
Shirley Ann Houlk, 79, a lifetime resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on August 13, 2022. Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Houlk and son Rick Houlk; parents, Thomas and Mary Dalton and Bobby’s; parents Charlie and Martha Houlk. Shirley is survived by her daughter, Lisa Kaylor (Tom); grandson, Mark Allmon (Sharon); great-grandson, Jacoby Allmon; daughter-in-law, Jen...
Jacqueline Renee Cutlip
Aug 13, 2022
Jacqueline Renée Cutlip, aged 45, residing in McDonald, TN passed away peacefully on Saturday August 13th 2022, from cancer. She is preceeded in death by her father Michael Cutlip. She is survived by William and Jayde Copeland, her son in law and daughter, grand children Billy, Samantha, and Willow Copeland, parents, Alan and Wanda Sliger, brother and sister in law,...
Flora Ellen Morgan
Aug 13, 2022
Flora Ellen Morgan 80, of Madisonville, Tennessee passed away on Saturday, August 13, 2022. Flora was born on July 31, 1942 in Madisonville to the late William Howard and Lillie L. Chambers. Flo was a long-standing member of Wilson Station Presbyterian Church. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Eugene Morgan; siblings,...
Robert Joseph Montgomery
Aug 12, 2022
Robert J. "Bob" Montgomery August 12, 2022, 87, of Cleveland TN, formerly Liverpool, NY, passed peacefully after a lengthy illness. Robert was born in Terre Haute, IN to Mary Catherine and Joseph Montgomery. He graduated from Wiley High School in Terre Haute, IN. He worked in a supervisory role at A&P in Terre Haute, IN and Horseheads, NY before relocating...
Andrew Phillip Ward
Aug 12, 2022
Andrew “Andy” Phillip Ward, 45, passed away on Friday, August 12, 2022. Andy was born in Athens, Tennessee on December 3, 1976. Andy enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and will be dearly missed by many. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, August 20, 2022, at 4:00 pm at the Niota First Baptist Church...
