Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Darla Lynn (Turner) Hester
Jul 7, 2022
Darla Lynn (Turner) Hester passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones at the age of 49 on Thursday July 7, 2022, at her home in Athens, Tennessee after a tough battle with cancer. Darla is preceded in death by her father Larry Turner. She is survived by her children Richard (Trey) Shubert III and Melissa (Hunter) Hester. Her mother Wanda...
Matthew Austin Gibson
Jul 7, 2022
Loving son and father Matthew Austin Gibson, 31, of Cleveland, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 7, 2022. Born in Charlotte, North Carolina to Mark Gibson and Yolanda Blocker Gibson. Matthew is preceded in death by Peggy Sue Gibson and Jennell Blocker. After graduating high school, Matthew went to trade school for welding at Cleveland State Community...
William "Danny" Cook
Jul 7, 2022
William “Danny” Cook, 62, of Niota, Tennessee passed away at Sweetwater Hospital on Thursday, July 7, 2022. He was born on January 27, 1960, to the late Murel Jack Cook and Helen Cook in Athens, Tennessee. Danny was an employee of the McMinn County Board of Education as assistant maintenance supervisor. He enjoyed being on the lake and spending time...
Betty Marie Rowland
Jul 7, 2022
Betty “Marie” Rowland, 60, of Athens, passed away Thursday, July 7, 2022, at Starr Regional Medical Center. Marie was a native of McMinn County and was the daughter of the late Glenn Rowland. She was a member of Wildwood Baptist Church and was a graduate of McMinn Central High School. Marie was in the National Guard and had worked with...
Kathy Lewis
Jul 7, 2022
Kathy Lewis, loving Mother and sister passed away unexpectedly on July 7 2022 a few weeks shy of her 67th birthday. Kathy was born on July 20th 1955 to Verdell & Alvin Rhoades she was the oldest of four daughters. Kathy grew up in Falling Water Tn until her teenage years when the family moved to Birchwood TN. She graduated...
Laurel Parry Steele
Jul 7, 2022
Beloved Mimi and Owner of Signal Mountain Nursery Laurel Parry Steele, of Signal Mountain, Tennessee, passed away on July 7, 2022 at the age of 72. Laurel, known to her loved ones at Mimi, was born to the late Arthur William and Ben Addie Coleman Parry on October 4, 1949. After graduating from City High School in 1967, Laurel attended...
Becky Sue Seuffer
Jul 7, 2022
Becky Sue Seuffer, 64, of Athens, Tennessee passed away on Thursday, July 7, 2022. Becky was born on November 5, 1957 in Pontiac Michigan to the late James and Yvonne Hubarth. She enjoyed watching Nascar and spending time with her family and friends. She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her three sisters, Christina Thomas, Laura Dayton, and Julia Vega....
Jackie Lynn Denny
Jul 6, 2022
Jackie Lynn Denny, 53, a resident of Englewood, TN was called home by her Heavenly Father on Wednesday evening, July 6, 2022 in a Cleveland, TN hospital. She was born on June 25, 1969 in Utica, New York. She was currently employed with the Food City of Etowah, TN. Jackie was also a gifted hairdresser who enjoyed gardening, astrology, essential...
Betty Hogan Pritchard
Jul 6, 2022
Betty Hogan Pritchard, 81, of Harrison, TN, departed this life on Wednesday, July 6, at her home. Born on April 13, 1941, to the late Jesse and Martha Hogan in Hamilton County, she was a lifelong resident of Harrison. Betty graduated from Tyner High School. She was a Hamilton County Contracted Bus Driver for 29 years and proudly transported students...
Dorothy Rhinehart
Jul 5, 2022
Dorothy (Kellogg) Rhinehart passed away peacefully at Avail Assisted Living in Cleveland, TN the morning of July 5th 2022. Dorothy was born in Galion, Ohio on December 28th, 1923 to the late Glenn and Estella (Tracht) Kellogg. Born Dorothy Marie Kellogg, she was preceded in death by her husband Don Rhinehart, daughter Susan Ritzhaupt, parents Estella (Tracht) and Glenn Kellogg,...
Nicky Nelson Akins Jr.
Jul 4, 2022
Nicky Nelson Akins Sr. 68, of Decatur, Tennessee passed away on Monday, July 4, 2022. Nicky was born on March 29, 1954, in Ooltewah, Tennessee to the late Raymond and Margaret Akins. Along with his parents Nicky was preceded in death by his former wife, Betty Akins; his siblings, Annie Jo Neely, Ronnie Akins, Curtis Akins, and Eddie Akins; brothers...
Charles Cortez Earl Hayes
Jul 4, 2022
Charles Cortez Earl Hayes, 30, of Cleveland, TN passed away on July 4, 2022. Charles was born on January 4, 1992 in Memphis, TN. Charles was always happy and had a smile on his face, he was full of life and never met a stranger. He loved watching wrestling and playing video games. He was also a lover of music...
David Eugene Vandergriff
Jul 4, 2022
David Eugene Vandergriff, age 71, of Cleveland, TN passed away on July 4, 2022 at his residence. David was born on May 20, 1951 in Birchwood, TN to the late Ollie and Viola Vandergriff. David enjoyed being outdoors and fishing. In addition to his parents, David is preceded in death by one sibling, Johnny Vandergriff. He leaves behind to cherish...
Lonnie Wayne Bridges
Jul 4, 2022
Lonnie Bridges, age 68 of Cleveland, departed this life on Monday, July 4, 2022, at Tennova Healthcare. Born on June 30, 1954, in Jellico, Tennessee to the late Willie and Irene Bridges, he was a long-time resident of Bradley County, retired from Shaw Industries, and was an active member of Four Points Baptist Church. Lonnie loved fishing, the Tennessee Vols,...
James Kenneth Thearp
Jul 3, 2022
James Kenneth “Jimmy” Thearp, 79, a lifelong resident of Niota, TN moved to his Heavenly home on Sunday morning, July 3, 2022 from his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Niota on October 17, 1942 a son of the late L.T. “Jack” & Ethel Thearp. Jimmy was of the Baptist faith and a member of Mt....
Wilma Jean Ware
Jul 2, 2022
Jean Ware, age 82 of Cleveland, departed this life on Saturday, July 2, 2022 at Tennova Healthcare. Born on December 5, 1939 in McMinn County to the late Alton and Eva Watson, she was a longtime resident of Cleveland and an active member of Phillippi Baptist Church. She was retired from American Uniform and enjoyed traveling, cross stitching, reading, and...
Jacob Aaron Howard
Jul 2, 2022
Jacob Aaron Howard arrived at his heavenly estate on July 2, 2022, an estate that his Savior prepared for him many years in advance. He was born on September 12, 1989, in Melbourne, FL, the third son and baby boy. Mom and Dad affectionately called him Jakerdoo as a child. He was a member of Mt. Olive Church of God...
Paul Henry Loseby
Jul 1, 2022
Dr. Paul Henry Loseby was born on September 18, 1938, in Rutland, Vermont, to Charles Henry and Florence Davis Loseby; Paul was the youngest of four children. Paul passed away surrounded by his family on July 1, 2022. Paul is survived by: Katherine Brigham Loseby, his loving wife of 63+ years; his sister, Mary Ellen Loseby Cheever; and his three...
Carolyn Humberd Ellis
Jun 30, 2022
Carolyn Jane Humberd Ellis, 70, passed away Thursday, June 30, 2022 at her residence with her husband, daughters and family by her side. She was born February 9, 1952 to Thelma and “Poss” Humberd. Her battle with cancer never stopped her from putting others first. She graduated from the University of Tennessee in 1974 and began a teaching career that...
Freddie Jo Smith
Jun 30, 2022
Freddie "Jo" Smith made her way to heaven on June 30, 2022 surrounded by her family. She was known as a truly devout Christian woman that shared her love for God to everyone. Her worn Bibles showed her love of daily reading, studying and devotionals. She is preceded in death by her parents Kathryn Hall and Fred Smith Survivors include...
