Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Renee Elaine Mclaughlin Kneessi
May 26, 2022
Renee Elaine McLaughlin Kneessi, 54, of Rossville, GA passed away on May 26, 2022. She was born on September 18, 1967 to the late Jimmy Wane Finley and Phyllis Earleen Lang. Those who knew Renee will forever remember her big heart and generous spirit. She was always eager to help anyone who needed anything. She enjoyed traveling and was an...
Terry Paul Martin
May 25, 2022
Terry Martin, 74, passed away on Wednesday, May 25, 2022. He was of the Christian faith, a Baptist. He enjoyed cars and computers, and he was an animal lover. Terry is preceded in death by his parents, Robert L. Martin and Dorothy Officer Martin. He leaves to treasure his memory his sons, William Wayne Martin and James Franklin Martin; daughter,...
Cody Glynn Dwight Shultz
May 25, 2022
Cody Glynn Dwight Shultz, 27, a resident of Niota, TN went to his Heavenly home on Wednesday evening, May 25, 2022 at his home. He was a McMinn County native and was born on March 9, 1995. He enjoyed fishing, camping and spending time with his family. He is preceded in death by his grandparents Douglas & Helen Wheaton and...
Doris June Price
May 25, 2022
Doris June Price, 95, of Chattanooga, TN passed away on May 25, 2022. She was born on October 11, 1926 to the late Ira Franklin Cockrum and Mable Ellen Cockrum. She was a Christian who loved God with all her heart. Doris worked as a Librarian for Tennessee Temple University for many years. She also volunteered at Erlanger Hospital. Above...
Richard "Dickie" Alford
May 24, 2022
Dickie Alford, age 86 of Charleston, departed this life on Tuesday morning, May 24, 2022 at a local healthcare facility. Born on December 7, 1935 to the late French and Lucille Alford, Dickie was a native and lifelong resident of Bradley County , and was retired from Bowater and the State of Tennessee, served as a Constable in Bradley County,...
Charles "Sonny" Clayton
May 24, 2022
Charles “Sonny” Clayton, 90, of Dayton, TN, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on May 24, 2022. He was a resident of the New Harmony community atop Dayton Mountain for over 30 years. He enjoyed playing alongside other band members for fundraising benefits in several counties. Sonny was a kind man. He was dedicated to his wife, family,...
Betty Susan Browder
May 24, 2022
Betty Susan Browder, 91, a resident of Cleveland formerly of London, England, passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2022, in her home. She was preceded in death by her husband Oswald Kentworth Browder; Parents, Fredrick and Lydia Jones; and several brothers and sister. Betty loved to knit and care for her family and animals. Survivors include her daughters: Lyn Shelton of...
John Wesley Kennedy
May 23, 2022
John Wesley Kennedy, 57, of Athens, Tennessee passed away on Monday, May 25, 2022. John was born on November 4, 1964, to the late Charles W. Kennedy and Rinda Kennedy Lowery in Athens, Tennessee. He was of the Baptist faith, and he enjoyed Camping, and fishing. John retired after his career in the food service industry. Along with his parents...
Gary Dewayne Wiggins
May 23, 2022
Gary Dewayne Wiggins, 68, of Madisonville, Tennessee passed away on Monday, May 23, 2022. Gary was born on May 20, 1954 in Maryville, Tennessee to the late George Simpson and Nellie May Young Wiggins. Along with his parents Gary was Preceded in death by his siblings, Alice (Jim) Farmer, Martha (L.A) Hickman, Mary (Burl) Harris, Jo Kelley, Wayne Wiggins, Welton...
Rickey Ray Cross
May 23, 2022
Rickey Ray Cross, our father, left this world on the 22nd of May, 2022 at the age of 60. He will be sadly missed and will ALWAYS have a special place in our hearts. We would love any friends and family to come and honor his life at River of Life in Cleveland, TN on Saturday May 28th at 1PM...
Karen Jo Adams
May 21, 2022
Karen Jo Adams, 73, of Cleveland, TN passed away on May 21, 2022. She was born on August 4, 1948 to the late Harry and Nellie Marquell. Karen was a devoted follower of Christ and she enjoyed cooking and spending time with her grandchildren. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her siblings: Sharon LaRoux, Wayne...
Cassandra Marie Howell
May 21, 2022
Cassandra Marie Howell, 35 was called home on May 21st, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family. Cassandra “Cassie” was known for her beautiful smile and giving spirit. She had several online businesses even though she ran them being legally blind. She was a leader and a motivator for all those who are disabled. She garnered much love and...
Roger Lee Graham Sr.
May 20, 2022
Friday May 20th, 2022 Roger Graham, loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather passed away at the age of 70. Roger was a brick and block mason, who loved fishing with the Cleveland Bass Masters and helping with the Junior Bass Club. He also enjoyed game nights with his family. Roger was preceded in death by his wife Ruth Graham. Roger...
Jonathan David Michael Graham Sr.
May 20, 2022
Friday, May 20th, 2022 Jonathan David Michael Graham Sr. passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family, after a long battle with cancer. Jonathan was born April 26, 1966 in Milan, Tennessee, and moved with his family to Mississippi, Matoon Illinois, and Lincoln Park, Michigan before settling in Cleveland Tennessee, for his senior year of high school. After...
Debra Jean Gibson
May 20, 2022
Debra Jean Gibson, 62, of Cleveland, TN, passed away May 20, 2022, at a local hospital. She was a caregiver/home health nurse. Debra loved the outdoors and gardening. Preceded in death by her parents, J.C. Garrett & Anna Ruth Garrett; husband, James Michael Gibson. Survived by her daughter, Amber Lasha Ross; siblings, Kathryn Keller and Timothy Lynn Garrett; grandson, Jarrad...
James Culey
May 19, 2022
James Culey, 53, passed away on Thursday, May 19, 2022. Originally from Indianapolis, IN, he was a resident of Cleveland, TN, for 42 years. He loved writing and authored several books. He enjoyed cycling and even rode from Cleveland to Knoxville. His favorite game was Dungeons & Dragons—a game he enjoyed since middle school. James was preceded in death by...
Donald Ray Peel
May 19, 2022
Donald Ray Peel, age 81, passed away on Thursday, May 19, 2022 in Cleveland, Tennessee. Donald was husband to Henrietta Peel; father to Charlene Lydon and her husband Greg, and son Christopher Peel; grandfather to Matthew Lydon and Sara Lydon; and brother to Jacqueline Starr Jarrett and Jack Martin Peel; and is also survived by many extended family members and...
William Steven Davis
May 19, 2022
William Stephen Davis, 67, of Cleveland, TN passed away on May 19, 2022. He was born on December 22, 1954 to the late William Lake and Virginia Jo Davis. Steve retired from M&M Mars and most recently worked as the Assistant Produce Manager at Cooke’s Food Store. He enjoyed many crafts including woodworking and leather crafting. He also loved spending...
Judith Charlotte Bagley
May 18, 2022
“Absent from the body, present with her Lord.” At 10:10 a.m. on May 18th, 2022, Judith (Judy) Charlotte Bagley, age 77, peacefully entered Heaven after a 2 year bout with Multiple Sclerosis. Born September 10, 1944 in Atlanta GA to Ralph C Bagley (U.S. Navy) and Maggie Sue (Hackett) Bagley (Teacher and Housewife), of Roswell GA. Judy lived in Roswell...
Cheryl Elaine Bryant
May 18, 2022
Cheryl Elaine Bryant, 58, of Ocoee, TN, passed away peacefully in her home on May 18th, 2022. She is preceded in death by her nephew Jarreth Milling, her grandparents, and the father of her youngest daughter, Steve Bryant. She leaves behind to cherish her memory her mom Shirley Thompson, brothers Russ Milling, Charles (Kay) Milling, sister Rhonda (Kelly) Boyer, son...
