Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Margie Sue French
May 15, 2022
Margie Sue French, 66, of Chattanooga, passed away Sunday May 15, 2022. She was preceded in death by her son, David Alan Mitchell, parents Hugh and Mary Sterry and sister Judy Renfro. Margie is survived by a son, Robert (Donna) Mitchell, grandchildren Hannah Mitchell, Steven Bailey, Chastity Bailey, Aaron Herndon, four sisters, Nelda Gayle Janoe, Pamela (Tom) Middleton, Nancy Gilliam,...
David Allen Roberts
May 14, 2022
David Allen Roberts, age 52 of Soddy Daisy gained his wings on Saturday May 14th, 2022. He was born on May 2nd, 1970. He loved fishing, swimming, cooking on the grill, and spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his adopted parents John and Lorena Roberts. He left behind his beloved wife, Michele Roberts, his two...
Hermilo Jasso Villareal
May 14, 2022
Hermilo Jasso Villareal, fondly referred to as Papa by everyone in the family, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2022. Hermillo was a God-loving individual and a Bishop of the Church of God for the last 50+ years. As an incredible risk taker, and he was able to accomplish most of his dreams. He was a loving father of 10...
Stephanie Arlene Corbitt
May 14, 2022
Stephanie Arlene Corbitt, 51, of Athens, Tennessee passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2022. Stephanie was born on August 13, 1970 in Athens to Ernest and Janet Holcomb. She adored her great nephews, Weston, and Waylon; and love her dog Sophie very much. Stephanie was preceded in death by her husband, Dale Corbitt; and her father, Ernest Holcomb. She leaves...
Thomas Leonard Davis
May 13, 2022
Thomas Leonard Davis, Jr. 77, of Cleveland, TN passed away on May 13, 2022. He was born on September 14, 1944 in Cleveland, TN. Leonard was a Veteran of the United States Army and retired from Bowater. He was a very generous man who enjoyed helping whoever he could. He is preceded in death by his mother and father and...
Teresa Wade
May 12, 2022
Teresa Huggins Wade passed away May 12, 2022, at her residence. She was of the Christian faith and loved her job at Tangle’z Hair Salon. Was a well known hair dresser in Cleveland and also worked at Gemin Red's. She was known there as Tootsie. She is preceded in death by her mother, Eva Sue Catlett and stepdad Larry Catlett;...
James Robert Barrett
May 12, 2022
James Robert “Jim” Barrett, 81, a resident of Athens, TN passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2022 in a local hospital. He was born in Perth Amboy, NJ on June 8, 1941 a son of the late Eugene & Genevieve Barrett. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Athens, TN and a longtime member of Knights of...
Barbara Ann Frady Ford
May 12, 2022
Barbara Ann Frady Ford, age 75 departed this life on Thursday, May 12, 2022 at a Chattanooga healthcare facility. Born on February 23, 1947 to the late Henry and Juanita Frady, she was a lifelong resident of Meigs County and a member of the Family Worship Center in Athens. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...
Henry Spencer Melton
May 12, 2022
Henry Spencer Melton, 86, of Etowah, Tennessee passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2022. Henry was born in Polk County, Tennessee on February 10, 1936 to the late George and Mattie Melton. Along with his parents Henry was preceded in death his brother, Dwight Melton; brother-in-law, Parnick Stewart; and his sister, Allene Melton Stewart. He leaves behind to cherish his...
Thomas Wayne Wolfe
May 11, 2022
Thomas Wayne Wolfe, 80, of Cleveland, TN passed away on May 11, 2022. He was born on June 17, 1941 to the late Robert and Wilma Wolfe. Thomas loved antique cars, airplanes, and bowling. Above all he loved his family. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend to all who knew him. In addition to his mother and...
Lonnie Lee Varnell
May 9, 2022
Lonnie Lee Varnell, age 75 of Cleveland, TN passed away on May 9th, 2022. Lonnie was a football fan. He played for Bradley Central High in his younger years. He was an avid UT Vols fan until his passing. He lived an active life, a champion powerlifter, fishing, driving fast cars and spending time with grandsons. He also loved NASCAR...
Tristan Drew Knox
May 9, 2022
Tristan Knox, age 32 of Soddy Daisy, departed this life on Monday, May 9, 2022. Born on June 14, 1989 ,he lived a majority of his life in Dayton and Soddy Daisy area and loved fishing, swimming, and spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Jean Pylant; grandfather, Hilbert Gabehart; cousin, Paige Gabehart; and...
Gary William Greene
May 9, 2022
Gary William Greene, 77, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, passed away Monday, May 9, 2022, at Lifecare of Ooltewah. Gary was born in Cleveland and was the son of the late Glen and Virginia Greene. Gary was an Eagle Scout and retired from Bowater in Calhoun TN. He enjoyed playing golf and spending time with family. Survivors include his loving...
Shirley Y. Brewer
May 8, 2022
Shirley Y. Brewer, 77, of Cleveland, TN passed away on May 8, 2022. She was born on Christmas Day in 1944 to the late Anderson and Mamie Moore. Shirley was a lifelong resident of this area. Before her illness, she was a tremendously Godly woman who was very active in her church, Community Chapel Church of God under Pastor Buddy...
Doris Arlene Owen
May 8, 2022
Doris Arlene Owen, 91, passed away peacefully at her home in Harrison, Tennessee, Sunday May 8, 2022. Doris was preceded in death by her husband: James Dale (JD) Owen, her parents Coy and Ruby Jenkins along with two brothers and three sisters. Doris is survived by one sister. During her illness she was cared for by her children and their...
Aaron Williams Jr.
May 7, 2022
Aaron L. Williams Jr., 69 of Cleveland passed away on May 7th, 2022. He was born on August 9th, 1952. He was happily married to Kim Williams, his wife of 48 years. He retired from Duracell in Cleveland, TN. He was of the Baptist faith. In his spare time, he loved to hunt and fish. He also loved to ride...
Judith Liles Hart
May 6, 2022
Judith Liles Hart (Judy) of Cleveland, TN, passed away May 6, 2022, at the age of 76. She was born to the late Arthur and Myrna Liles in 1946 in Birmingham, AL, and graduated from Jones Valley High School, received her BA in History from the University of Alabama in 1968, and Master’s in Education from the University of Tennessee...
Jack Darrel Pencek
May 6, 2022
Jack Darrel Pencek, 64, of Oak Ridge passed away on Friday, May 6, 2022. Jack was born in Chicago, Illinois on June 11, 1957, to the late Edward and Margaret Pencek. He worked at Parkwest Church in Knoxville, Tennessee for many years, making several friends while he was employed there. Jack loved his church family dearly. He also enjoyed drag...
James Lee Killian
May 6, 2022
After nearly four months, our dad James L. Killian 71 of Old Fort, was reunited in Heaven with our mom on Friday May 6th. He was a craftsman and could build anything, fix anything, and make it look easy. He was a member of the Mountain Springs Baptist Church. He was preceded by his wife Frances Killian. His parents Lee...
Ben Weiser
May 6, 2022
Ben Weiser, 59, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Friday, May 6, 2022, after a hard-fought battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his father, Harry Weiser, and his older brother, Terry Weiser. He leaves behind his mother, Carolyn; stepfather, Dale "Papaw"; sister, Dena; brother, Kenneth; several stepsiblings; cousins; aunts; uncles; friends; other family members;...
