Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Glee Meredith Tankersley
Jul 16, 2022
Glee Meredith Tankersley, 83, passed away on July 16, 2022. She was born on November 14, 1938 to the late Fred Wesley and Jessie Green Mashburn. She loved cooking, visiting with her grandchildren, homemaking, gardening, baking, and flowers. Meredith was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. In addition to her mother and father, she...
Danny Lee Lemmons
Jul 16, 2022
Danny Lee Lemmons, aged 79, passed away in his home on July 16, 2022 just 1 day shy of turning 80. Danny was born on July 17, 1942, the son of Robert Lee Lemmons and Lottie Marie Lemmons. Danny served in the United States Marine Corp, then worked for the City of Memphis from which he retired, then went on...
Roy Forgey
Jul 16, 2022
Roy Forgey, 71, of Cleveland, TN passed away on July 16, 2022. He was born on December 31, 1950. He attended South Cleveland Church of God and Kinser Church of God. He worked for Magic Chef/Whirlpool for 30+ years. Roy was an avid NASCAR fan, especially of Dale Earnhardt. He was an animal lover and loved caring for his pets,...
Juanita Kay Brown
Jul 15, 2022
Juanita Kay Brown, 79, of Cleveland, TN passed away on July 15, 2022. She was born on May 14, 1943 to the late Charles and Betty Norris. Kay worked as a cafeteria manager for many years. She loved music and enjoyed fishing. She was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. In addition to her...
Robert Lynn Swartout
Jul 15, 2022
Robert Lynn Swartout, 86, of Birchwood, Tenn. Left this world on Friday, July 15th, 2022 to join his God in heaven. Mr. Swartout was a lifelong resident of Chattanooga and was preceded in death by first wife, Carol Swartout, his parents, Myrtle Swartout and James L Swartout; his sisters, Dean Houchin and Ginger Winketer, bother James C Swartout and Stepson...
Haskell Eugene Mcnabb
Jul 15, 2022
Haskell Eugene McNabb, 88, of Cleveland, TN passed away on July 15, 2022. He was born on August 2, 1933 to the late Samuel and Cleta McNabb. Haskell was a veteran of the United States Army and also the Air Force. He loved fishing, talking to family and friends telling stories and making them laugh. He was a devoted follower...
Lois Evelyn Ciomei
Jul 14, 2022
Lois Evelyn Ciomei, 71, of Soddy-Daisy passed away Thursday, July 14th, 2022 surrounded by loved ones. She was of Baptist Faith and spent her life loving and caring for others. She enjoyed fishing, animals, and spending all of her free time with a smile on her face. She was preceded in death by her husband, William "Billy" Ciomei; son, James...
Ruby Joan Ownby
Jul 13, 2022
Ruby Joan Ownby, "Mimi Jo" to us, passed peacefully yesterday evening in our home, surrounded by family who loved her so well. Mimi Jo had been living with us and it will forever be one of the greatest joys and honors to have spent so much time with her the last couple of years. Mimi Jo has three daughters and...
Charles Edward "Eddie" Keck
Jul 12, 2022
Charles Edward “Eddie” Keck, 51, of Chattanooga, TN passed away on July 12, 2022. Eddie was born on September 3, 1970 and is of the Protestant faith. He enjoyed fishing, being with friends, going to the beach, his dogs, cooking, being outdoors, and working on his car, but most importantly he loved his family. Eddie was a carpenter and painter...
Joseph Peter Dallanegra
Jul 11, 2022
Joseph Peter Dallanegra Jr, 89, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away on Monday, July 13, 2022. Joseph was born on February 6, 1933, I Newark, New Jersey to the late Joseph Dallanegra Sr. and Margaret Mahar Dallanegra. Joseph enjoyed piloting, boating, and gardening. Along with is parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Marc Dallanegra. He leaves behind to...
Larry Richard Markle
Jul 11, 2022
Larry Richard Markle, 72, a resident of Niota, TN passed away on Monday afternoon, July 11, 2022 in Sweetwater hospital. He was born on March 1, 1950 in Greensburg, Penn a son of the late William & Mary Markle. Larry was an honorable retired veteran of the United States Army after faithfully serving his country during the Vietnam War. He...
Dewey Wendell Clayton
Jul 11, 2022
Dewey "Rod" Wendell Clayton, 81, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away on Monday, July 11, 2022. He was born on August 14, 1940, in Cleveland, Tennessee, to the late Dewey Monroe and Marie Minge Clayton. Dewey leaves behind to cherish his memory, his wife, Jean Nipper Clayton; son, Rodney (Kristy) Clayton; two daughters, Robyn (Larry) Smith, and Sherry Moore; two grandsons,...
Fae Shobe Logsdon
Jul 10, 2022
Dr. Fae Shobe Logsdon, 86, passed away on July 10, 2022 in Cleveland, TN. Fae was born on June 15, 1936, in Mayfield, KY, to the late Alpha Berry and Milburn S. Shobe of Mayfield, KY. She is survived by her loving and supportive life partner of 34 years, Lela Rae Powell of Cleveland, TN, daughter Donna (Drew) Schilder of...
Theresa Gail Quinn
Jul 10, 2022
Theresa Gail Quinn, 64, of Ooltewah, Tennessee passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2022. Theresa was a lifelong resident of Ooltewah as well as a 1976 graduate of Ooltewah High School. She was born on April 23, 1958, to the late James and Alvata Bailey. Theresa was an avid quilter and enjoyed spending tie with her family and friends. She...
Dr. Fae Shobe Logsdon
Jul 10, 2022
Dr. Fae Shobe Logsdon, 86, passed away on July 10, 2022 in Cleveland, TN. Fae was born on June 15, 1936, in Mayfield, KY, to the late Alpha Berry and Milburn S. Shobe of Mayfield, KY. She is survived by her loving and supportive life partner of 34 years, Lela Rae Powell of Cleveland, TN, daughter Donna (Drew) Schilder of...
Ruby May Orr-Overmier
Jul 9, 2022
Ruby May Orr Overmier, 96, passed away at her home-away-from-home in Soddy Daisy, TN on July 9, 2022, ending a long life of love, devotion to family values, and a deep appreciation for Happy Hour. She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Frederick Wayne Overmier. They met at a USO dance during WWII, and married after...
Evelyn Marie Farmer
Jul 9, 2022
Evelyn Marie (Sinkle) Farmer, age 88, passed away on Saturday, July 9, 2022 after a valiant battle with Alzheimer’s and dementia. She was born on November 22, 1933 to the late Raymond and Velma (Jackson) Sinkler in Watson, Illinois. Evelyn married Charles Farmer on October 29, 1955 in Effingham, Illinois. Evelyn was full of life, loved to travel, and spending...
Frances Ann Pullen
Jul 9, 2022
Frances Ann Manly Pullen, 84, of Cleveland, TN, died peacefully at home on July 9, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Frank and Elizabeth Cate Manly, and grew up in Cleveland. She graduated from Bradley Central High School in 1955 and received an A.B. in Mathematics from Carson Newman College in 1959, where she was Editor of the...
Anthony Dean James
Jul 9, 2022
Anthony D. James, age 22, went unexpectedly to be with his Heavenly Father on July 9, 2022. He was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church of Cleveland, Tennessee. A lifelong resident of Bradley County, Anthony graduated from Bradley Central High School where he served four years in the JROTC. He was an Eagle Scout of the Boy Scout Troop 44,...
Edward Richard Baumuller
Jul 9, 2022
Edward Richard Baumuller, 82, of Charleston, Tennessee passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2022. Ed was born on February 16, 1940, in Brooklyn, New York to the late Edward Louis and Marie Sussman Baumuller. Ed was the commander of an American Legion post 59 in Charleston, South Carolina for five years, as well as the President of the Rifle Club...
