Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Nelda Kaye Stanfiel
Apr 17, 2022
Nelda “Kaye” Bush Stanfiel, age 81 of Harrison, passed away Easter Sunday, April 17, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on December 13, 1940 in Chattanooga, TN to the late Sam and Ida Bush. She was a 1958 graduate of Tyner High School and a lifelong member of Bartlebaugh Baptist Church where she served as...
Marsha Lynn McCloud
Apr 16, 2022
Marsha Lynn McCloud, 64, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on April 16, 2022. She was born December 11, 1957, in Washington D.C. to Charles & Carleen McCloud.
After graduation, she served four years in the Navy during which she was Military Police while stationed in Guam and involved in classified work at the Pentagon. She lived...
Tommy Lee Innis
Apr 16, 2022
Tommy Lee Innis, 70, of Cleveland, TN passed away on April 16, 2022. He was born on October 6, 1951 to the late Wiley and Edna Innis. He is also preceded in death by his brothers: Wiley jr. Innis, Denton Innis, George Innis, and half brother Virgil Innis; sisters: Jean Kuznetz, Lois Thompson, and Eunice Capps. He is also preceded...
Virgil Louis Jones
Apr 16, 2022
Virgil Louis Jones, 85, of Huntsville, AL, and a former longtime resident of Cleveland, TN, departed his earthly life on Saturday April 16, 2022. Born on Aug. 21, 1936 in Murphy, NC to the late Maude Fricks Jones and Edward Jones, he grew up in rural Monroe County, TN and was a 1955 graduate of Tellico Plains High School. Virgil...
Peggy Duke Brown
Apr 15, 2022
Our much adored and beloved mother went to sleep in the Lord on Good Friday. Her family’s tears and grief caused by her departing will never end. Peggy was raised in Marion County, Tennessee. She spent her lifetime joyfully working and later enjoying several hobbies upon retirement. Peggy dabbled in painting with oils, excelled in culinary endeavors, mastered quilting and...
Deborah Beshears
Apr 15, 2022
Deborah Beshears, 73, passed away on 4/15/2022. She was born on 12/26/1948. She was a member of Gum Springs Baptist Church. She was a graduate of Bradley Central High School. She loved being able to go to her grandkids activities, whether it was band, color guard, baseball, dance, orchestra concerts and the like, she wouldn't miss anything if she could...
Kenneth Eugene Ellison
Apr 15, 2022
Kenneth Eugene Ellison, 60, of Cleveland, TN passed away on April 15, 2022. He was born on February 14, 1962 to the late John and Juanita Ellison. Kenneth was a true “Handyman” who could fix anything. He loved to build things and was also a collector of many things. Above all, he loved his family and spending time with them....
Charles Wilbur Mcbee
Apr 14, 2022
Charles Wilbur McBee, 81, of Cleveland, TN went to his Heavenly Home on April 14, 2022. He was born on September 22, 1940 to the late William Charles McBee and Hattie Allene McBee. Charles was a lifelong resident of Cleveland. He enjoyed camping, fishing, and spending time with his family. He worked as a truck driver for many years and...
Beverly Sue Blaylock
Apr 14, 2022
Beverly Sue Blaylock, 71, passed away on April 14, 2022. She was born on August 15, 1950 to the late Luther and Essie Lowe. Beverly loved to crochet, work puzzles, shopping, and putting a smile on the faces of people she met. She loved her family with all her heart and soul. In addition to her mother and father, she...
Sylvia Ann Lawson Barbee
Apr 14, 2022
Sylvia Ann Lawson Barbee, age 83 of Athens, departed this life on Thursday, April 14, 2022 at her residence. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Arnold Barbee,Sr; children, James Arnold Barbee, Jr. and Sylvia Marine Payne; as well as her parents, Mary Ellen Lawson and Jack Lawson. Survivors include her children, Dru Morgan, Woodrow Jackson Barbee, Phyllis...
Shirley Lou Randolph
Apr 14, 2022
Shirley Lou (Thomas) Randolph of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away the evening of April 14, 2022 at the age of 84. She was born on January 19, 1938 to the parents of Clarence and Martha Thomas of Calhoun, Tennessee. She was preceded in death by one son, Ricky Randolph in 2015. Brothers preceded in death were Jim Clark, Bill Thomas, J.C....
Lucille Rymer Lowe
Apr 13, 2022
Lucille Rymer Lowe, age 80 of Greasy Creek, departed this life on Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at her residence. Born on January 3, 1942 to the late Elzie and Emer Rymer, she was a native and lifelong resident of Polk County and a member of Calvary Church of God in Greasy Creek. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...
Troy Lee Shirk
Apr 12, 2022
Troy Lee Shirk,74, of Athens, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, April 12, 2022. Troy was born on October 21, 1947, to the late Clayton Kelso and Helen Faye Shirk in Monroe County. Along with his parents Troy was preceded in death by his brothers, K.T. Shirk, and Tony Shirk; and his sister, Jeretta Shirk Moses. He leaves behind to cherish...
Connie Crumly
Apr 12, 2022
Connie Denise Crumly (Blair) of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday April 12 2022. Connie always had a smile for everyone and never met a stranger. She was a long time employee of Waffle House. She loved animals and helping others. She enjoyed trips to the beach, reading, movies, and spending time with family. Connie was born to Willard C....
Arthur Samuel Dowe
Apr 12, 2022
Arthur Samuel Dowe, of Athens, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, April 12, 2022. Arthur was born to the late Elijah and Rose Dowe on March 9, 1948, in Elizabeth, New Jersey. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers, Jack Dowe, and Robert Dowe. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his wife Carol Dowe, son,...
Billy Clarence Mason
Apr 12, 2022
Billy Mason, age 86 of Georgetown, departed this life on Tuesday, April 12, 2022.Born on February 1, 1936 in Sweetwater, Tennessee to the late Claude and Ethel Mason, he lived a majority of his life in Meigs County and was a member of Eastview Baptist Church. A proud veteran of the United States Air Force and member of the Coast...
Louise Edwards
Apr 12, 2022
Louise Edwards, age 86, of Cleveland, went to rest in Paradise on Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at her residence. Born on December 21, 1935 in Savannah, GA to the late John and Lillie Mae Renew, she lived a number of years in North Georgia before settling in Bradley County eight years ago, and was a member of Liberty Gospel Tabernacle....
Hoyt Jefferson Rymer
Apr 11, 2022
Hoyt Jefferson Rymer, 81, of Ocoee, TN passed away on April 11, 2022. He was born on September 10, 1940 to the late Willie and Maggie Rymer. He was a lifelong resident of this area. He loved to hunt, fish, garden, and was a true “tinkerer” who could fix anything. In addition to his mother and father, he is preceded...
James Harold Williams
Apr 11, 2022
James Harold Williams, age 88, passed away at his home on April 11, 2022 surrounded by his family. Jim was born March 31,1934 in Savannah, Georgia to the late Lee Roy Williams and the late Mada Williams. His loving and devoted wife of 62 years, Nita Williams of Savannah, Georgia , also preceded him in death. Jim leaves behind a...
Terry Gene Cheathem
Apr 10, 2022
Terry Gene Cheathem, 66, of Cleveland, TN passed away on April 10, 2022. He was born on January 14, 1956 to the late Lones and Eula Mae Cheathem. Terry was a lifelong resident of this area. He was a photographer and enjoyed taking picture in the mountains. He also enjoyed bird watching. Most of all, he loved his family and...
