Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
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...
Perry Daniel Moore
Jun 30, 2022
Perry Daniel Moore, 67, a resident of Madisonville, TN passed away on Thursday morning, June 30, 2022 at his home. He was born on December 1, 1954 in Etowah, TN a son of the late Fred & Lela Moore. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by one brother Eugene Bowers. Perry leaves behind to cherish...
Christopher Lovell Johnson
Jun 29, 2022
Christopher Lovell Johnson “ Doughboy” age 39 of Cleveland, departed this life on Wednesday, June 29, 2022. He was a lifelong resident of Cleveland. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Ollie Mae Thompson; grandfather, Harding Warren Thompson; uncle, Joe Davis; aunt, Ollie B. Thompson; uncle, Harding Lee Thompson, Sr.; and cousin, Jeffery Lee Cooper. Left behind to cherish...
Jeanette Gatlin Brown
Jun 29, 2022
Jeanette Brown, age 78 of Cleveland, departed this life on Wednesday morning, June 29, 2022 at Tennova Healthcare. Born in Polk County on September 9, 1943 to the late Arthur and Stella Gatlin, she was a longtime resident of Bradley County and a member of Prospect Church of God. She was a Godly woman that always asked for prayer at...
Janet Faye Harris
Jun 29, 2022
Janet Faye Harris , 68 of Cleveland ,Tn unexpectedly went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 29, 2022. She was born on Dec 5, 1953 to the late William Otis and Vera Faye Helton. She was preceded in death by her husband Dennis Wayne Harris, siblings; Larry “Ace” Helton , and Nathan Craig Helton ....
Jared Alexander Seaborn
Jun 29, 2022
Jared Alexander Seaborn, age 27, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 29, 2022. A lifelong resident of Cleveland, Jared was the son of Doyle “Gregory” Seaborn and Donna Seaborn. Jared was a 2013 graduate of Cleveland High School. He was an avid sports fan and especially loved the Tennessee Vols. He also enjoyed fishing, snowboarding, and had a great appreciation...
John Edwin "Muscle Head" Johnston
Jun 29, 2022
John Edwin “Muscle Head” Johnston, 88, a lifelong resident of Englewood, TN passed away early Wednesday morning, June 29, 2022 at his home. He was born on January 4, 1934 a son of Samuel & Katie Sue Johnston. John enjoyed hunting, traveling, was a gun enthusiast, grilling for family and friends, but most of all enjoyed spending time with his...
Linda Mae Runion Vallejo
Jun 29, 2022
Linda Mae Runion Vallejo, 71, of Athens, TN passed away at her home on Wednesday morning June 29, 2022. She was born on September 25, 1950 the daughter of the late Norman and Margaret Runion. Linda retired from Tri-County Center of Athens. She grew up as a member of Woodward Church of God and was a long time member of...
Robert Floyd Ragsdale Jr.
Jun 28, 2022
Robert Floyd Ragsdales Jr., 63, a resident of Sweetwater, TN passed away on Tuesday, June 28, 2022. He was born on August 2, 1958 in Loudon, TN a son of the Robert Floyd Sr. & Louise Ragsdale. Robert was the owner of V & R Garbage Service and a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. In addition to his parents,...
Adam Blake Wilburn
Jun 28, 2022
Adam Blake Wilburn, 43, of Knoxville, TN gained his Heavenly wings on June 28, 2022 after a hard fight with lung cancer. Adam never gave up, but his earthly body gave out. He was born on February 17, 1979 to the late Bobby Lewis Wilburn and the late Robin Sue Bell. He is also preceded in death by grandparents Nadine...
Joan Elizabeth Stafford True
Jun 28, 2022
Joan True, age 79 of Cleveland, departed this life on Tuesday morning, June 28, 2022 at her residence. Born on April 21, 1943, she was a native and lifelong resident of Bradley County and a member of Lebanon Baptist Church. She was retired from Shering-Plough and worked for several beauty shops in her younger years. Joan is preceded in death...
Joyce Ann Goforth Johnson
Jun 28, 2022
Joyce Ann Goforth Johnson, 82, a lifelong resident of Athens, TN passed away on Tuesday morning, June 28, 2022 in a Knoxville, TN hospital. She was born on November 14, 1939 a daughter of the late Jake & Ella Goforth. Joyce was retired from the Textron Industries. She enjoyed spending time with her family above all else. In addition to...
Michael Vincent Mccaffrey
Jun 28, 2022
Michael Vincent McCaffrey died on June 28, 2022. He looks forward to the life to come with Jesus Christ, the Lord and Savior of us all. Michael lived in Chattanooga since January 1975. He received a B.A. degree in English at Georgetown University and his M.A. degree in English at the University of Dallas. He worked for the Social Security...
Dorothy Jean Fox
Jun 28, 2022
Dorothy Fox, age 87 ,departed this life on Tuesday morning, June 28, 2022, at her residence. Born on April 20, 1935 to the late James and Onis Boring Burke, she was a native and lifelong resident of Bradley County and was of the Church of God faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,...
Mereda Faye Myers
Jun 27, 2022
Mereda Faye Myers, 70, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away on Monday, June 27, 2022. Mereda was born on February 26, 1952, in Artie, West Virginia to the late Gentry and Emily Williams. She enjoyed attending church as well as spending time with her family and friends. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her brother, Gentry Randy...
Tamara Gay Williams
Jun 27, 2022
One of the true lights of this world, Tamara Gay “Tami” Davis Williams, 62, of Cohutta, died peacefully on Monday, June 27, 2022, at Hamilton Medical Center in Dalton, surrounded by friends and family. She was born September 9, 1959 in Cleveland, to Wendell Davis and Bettye Trimm Davis. She graduated from Cleveland High School in 1977. Tami loved her...
William Arthur Varnell Iii
Jun 27, 2022
William Arthur Varnell III, 77, of Ooltewah, TN passed away on June 27, 2022. He was born in Ooltewah, TN on May 5, 1945 to the late William A. Varnell Jr. and Rubye (Neal) Varnell. He graduated from Ooltewah High School and then attended University of Tennessee and Tennessee State University. He was a retired salesman and land developer. He...
Betty Ann Campbell
Jun 27, 2022
Betty Ann Campbell, 73, of Dalton, Ga passed away peacefully Monday June 27, 2022 surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Charles Evans; Parents Pearl & Arnold Pratt and her brother Bobby Patterson. She is survived by her daughter Jackie Patterson (Charles), her sister Tina Caldwell (Tim) and special Aunt Betty Slater. Four Grandchildren...
