Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Helen Jean Cain
Aug 7, 2022
Helen Jean Cain, 67, resident of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away Sunday morning, August 7, 2022 surrounded by family. She was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee on July 2, 1955. Jean was of the Methodist faith and attended Tasso United Methodist Church. She enjoyed watching song birds and hummingbirds, crocheting, cooking, and keeping house. She is preceded in death by her loving...
James David Finley
Aug 7, 2022
James David Finley (Jim) was born on June 30,1926, and died on August 7, 2022, at the ripe old age of 96. He was born in Chattanooga, TN to Ethel Mariah King Finley and Luther Glen Finley who ultimately settled in Dalton, GA. A turning point in Jim’s life was when his father died of T.B. when he was three...
Benny Charles Dilbeck
Aug 7, 2022
Benny Dilbeck, 63, of Benton, TN, passed away August 7, 2022, at his residence. Preceded in death by his parents, Jim & Margaret Dilbeck and brother, Jack Dilbeck. Survived by his son, Brandon (Karen) Dilbeck; siblings, Deanna (Mitch) Thurmen, Adeline (Tony) Beard, and Janie Dilbeck; grandson, Carson Dilbeck. A graveside service will be held at a later date.
Brenda Gail Evans Pirkle
Aug 7, 2022
Brenda Gail Evans Pirkle, 49, a lifelong resident of McMinn County passed away on Sunday afternoon, August 7, 2022 in a Maryville, TN hospital. She was born in Cleveland, TN on February 27, 1973 and a graduate of McMinn Central High School. Brenda was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed riding motorcycles, spending time rafting and fishing on the river,...
Constance Elaine Cropf
Aug 7, 2022
Constance "Connie" Elaine Cropf of Charleston, TN, passed peacefully at home surrounded by family on Sunday, August 7, 2022. She was born on November 5, 1941, to the late Earl and Zelda Martz of Bloomsburg, PA. In addition to her parents, Connie is preceded in death by her son, John Johnson; daughter, Cindy Schanne; granddaughter, Grace Henry; brothers, Doug and...
Harold Eugene Lawson
Aug 7, 2022
Harold Eugene Lawson, Sr. of Cleveland, TN passed away on August 7, 2022, just five days prior to his 87th birthday. Harold was born in Chattanooga, TN. He grew up in difficult economic times, but with hard work and determination, he graduated from City High School and attended the University of Chattanooga. As a very young man, he married his...
Richard Charles Mushorn
Aug 6, 2022
Richard Charles Mushorn, 76, of Cleveland, TN, passed away on August 6, 2022. Friends and family are invited to celebrate Richard's life at a visitation on Monday, August 29, at First Lutheran Church from 6-7pm with a memorial service at 7pm.
Jon Michael Peterson
Aug 6, 2022
Jon Michael Peterson, 82, died August 6, 2022, in Cleveland, Tennessee. He was born in Flint, Michigan on November 16, 1939, to Kenneth Verdine Peterson and Margaret McPhee Peterson.
Jon was committed to his family and was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was a longtime member of the Salem United Methodist Church in Zionsville, Indiana. He served in the...
Richard Charles Mushorn
Aug 6, 2022
Richard Charles Mushorn, 76, of Cleveland, TN, passed away on August 6, 2022. Friends and family are invited to celebrate Richard's life at a visitation on Monday, August 29, at First Lutheran Church from 6-7pm with a memorial service at 7pm.
James Richard "Jimmy" Goodwyn Iii
Aug 5, 2022
James Richard “Jimmy” Goodwyn III, 44, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Friday morning, August 5, 2022, in a local hospital. He was born in Stoneham, Mass. On July 24, 1978. He and his family moved to the Cleveland area when he was a child. Jimmy was of the Christian faith. He was a very talented carpenter who...
Donna Lisa Barrow
Aug 5, 2022
Donna Lisa Barrow,63 , of Cleveland , Tennessee passed away August 5, 2022 at her Residence Cleveland , Tennessee . She was born on November 8, 1958 in North Kingston , Rhode Island to William and Marilyn (Vines ) Knight . Survivors include her husband of 22 years, Joe Barrow, son, Derek Hewitt and daughter, Kelly Renee Russell. No services...
Vivian Irene Ownby
Aug 4, 2022
Vivian Irene Ownby ,72, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away August 4, 2022. She was born on October 17, 1949 in Cleveland, Tennessee to James and Mamie (Black) Vaughn. Vivian was a devoted mother and loving wife. She loved reading and raising Great Pyrenees dogs. She also loved trips into the mountains. Vivian enjoyed gardening and being on her beloved farm....
Wanda Eva Edds
Aug 4, 2022
Wanda Eva Edds, 58, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Thursday afternoon, August 4, 2022. She was born in Crownsville, Maryland on June 21, 1964, a daughter of the late William Edds Sr. & Myrtle Short Edds. Wanda was a member of the Benton Church of God. Her Christian faith was the core of who she was. During...
David Franklin Plemons Jr.
Aug 3, 2022
David Franklin Plemons Jr. 60, of Sweetwater, Tennessee passed away on Wednesday, August 3, 2022. David was born on October 2, 1961 in Sweetwater to David Plemons Sr. and the late Shirley Ann Plemons. After graduating from Sweetwater High School in the class of 1979 David enjoyed working along side his father at Charisma Chairs for over 15 years. David...
Georgia Mae Thomas
Aug 3, 2022
Georgia Mae Thomas, 85, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away August 3, 2022 at She was born on April 2, 1937 in Elizabethton, Tennessee to Robert and Goldia (Phipps) Estep. A joyful and loving lady that will be missed by many. She was preceded in death by her husband Bill Thomas, daughter Judy Thomas Kenney, and her siblings AJ Estep, Robert...
Johnny Leslie Shouldiers
Aug 3, 2022
Johnny Leslie “Broom” Shouldiers, Sr, 60, of Fairview, Georgia passed away on August 3, 2022. He was born on December 14, 1961, in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Johnny had been a mechanic since his teens and formerly worked for Garrett’s Goodyear in East Ridge and Stacy’s in East Brainerd. He loved doing yardwork, being outdoors, fishing, was a lifelong fan of Bill...
George Douglas Paffe
Aug 2, 2022
Doug Paffe, 82, of Chattanooga, passed away on Tuesday, August 2nd, 2022. He was born on March 24, 1940, in Birmingham, AL. He is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Towle Paffe and his parents Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Thomas Paffe. He is survived by his children, Robert Paffe, Daniel Paffe, Janiece Paffe Cole, and Gayland Paffe, seven grandchildren,...
William David Cline
Aug 2, 2022
William “David” Cline, age 63, of Ooltewah, TN, died on August 2nd, 2022. A celebration of life will take place August 20th, 2022, privately with family and close friends. David was born in Columbus, Ga. He was the youngest son of John Hooper Cline Sr. and Mollie “Sue” (Davis) Cline. David attended Carver High School. David completed technical school as...
David L. Hough
Aug 1, 2022
David L. Hough, 86, of Cleveland, TN, passed away August 1, 2022, at a local hospital. Born July 9, 1936, to the late William & Anna Hough in Lisbon, Ohio. He was of the Christian faith and a sports enthusiast. In addition to his parents, David is preceded in death by his daughter, Holli Hough; sister, Lorretta Mullin; brother Donald...
Judy Boyer Wallace Harris
Jul 31, 2022
Judith Boyer Wallace Harris, loving wife of Thomas Harris, daughter of Doris Price, and the late Arthur (Buddy) Boyer was born on July 14, 1951 and passed away on July 31, 2022. Judy graduated from Bradley Central High School in 1969 and from Cleveland State Community College in 1971. Judy worked for First Fleet Trucking since 1990, as a truck...
