Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Stephen Dwayne Crisp
Apr 9, 2022
It is with great sadness that the family of Stephen Dwayne Crisp, 53, of Cleveland, passed away on Wednesday April 6th, 2022. Steve is preceded in death by his loving sister Cora Crisp, Mother Joan Crisp, Grandmother Maude Rymer. Steve is survived by his Siblings: Anne Hooper and Jimmy Crisp. Father: Paul S. Crisp. Children: Stephen Crisp, Paul A. Crisp,...
Roscoe Howard
Apr 8, 2022
Roscoe V. Howard, 77, passed away April 8, 2022, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Born July 25, 1944, to the late Floyd & Cecil Howard in Big Springs, TN. Preceded in death by his sisters, Willie Womack, Lizie Couey, Tip Long, Rose Scroggins, Edna Shaver, and Christine Thompson; brothers, John “Bud” Howard, Edward “Bo” Howard, Ira Howard,...
Veola Fae Finley
Apr 8, 2022
Veola “Ve” Fae Neal Finley, 88, of Cleveland, TN, passed away on April 8, 2022. She is preceded in death by her parents, James Oliver and Rachael Addie Jane Tidrow Neal; her sister, Vera Pierce (Noah); and her brothers: Loyd Neal (Eula), Donald Neal (Mamie), and Bob Neal (Daisy). She leaves behind to cherish her memory her husband, Jim Finley;...
Billy Cornelius Green
Apr 8, 2022
Billy Cornelius Green, 51, of Cleveland, TN passed away on April 8, 2022. Billy was born on September 1, 1970 to Bobby and Betty Green. Billy was very artistic and loved to draw. Above all, he loved his family and spending time with them. He is preceded in death by his father, Bobby Green and grandparents: Lee and Eileen Wiley...
Frances Hamilton Pierce
Apr 8, 2022
Frances Hamilton Pierce of Cleveland, TN peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 8, 2022, following a lengthy illness. Frances always had a smile for everyone, never met a stranger, and was well recognized for her colorful dress, her love of jewelry, and her huge personality. Frances was also a well-recognized, long time employee of the...
Wayne Harvey Reagan
Apr 7, 2022
Wayne Harvey Reagan, age 83 of Cohutta, Georgia, and formerly of Cleveland, Tennessee went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 7th, 2022. Wayne was preceded in death by his loving parents Ellis and Alma Oliver Reagan, brothers Winfred, Bill and Tennis Reagan and sisters Margie Kendrick and Mary Ann Barbree. Left to cherish his memory...
Roy Daniel Ruef
Apr 7, 2022
Roy Daniel Ruef, 71, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away April 7, 2022 at his residence. He was born on October 21, 1950, in Chattanooga, Tennessee to Roy and Helen (Elderberry) Ruef. Roy was a simple man loved by everyone he met. Roy enjoyed flying radio -controlled aircraft, playing computer games, being with his family and he loved his dog. ROY...
Max Richard Cavitt
Apr 7, 2022
Max Richard Cavitt, age 77, of Cleveland passed away on Thursday, April 7, 2022. Max was born in Cleveland on February 19, 1945, to the late Carl and Irene (Davis) Cavitt. A graduate of Bradley Central High School, he then served his country faithfully in the Air Force during the Vietnam War. Max retired from Johns Manville in Etowah after...
Beverly Elizabeth Fritts
Apr 7, 2022
Beverly Elizabeth (Wade) Fritts was born on May 17th 1957 in Chattanooga, Tennessee and passed away on April 7th 2022 after a 7 year battle with dementia. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 34 years William G. Fritts Jr., her father William T. Wade and her 2 unborn daughters. Beverly is survived by her son Hunter...
Ruby Mae Morgan
Apr 6, 2022
Ruby Mae Morgan, age 81, of the Mt. Vernon Community, passed on to her Heavenly home on April 6th, 2022, where we know she is singing and giving out all the Hugs she can! Ruby was a devoted wife and mother, raising five amazing children with lots of love and Hickory Tea. And the kids are thankful for both! Ruby...
Melody Carlene Mcdaniel
Apr 6, 2022
Melody Carlene McDaniel, 49, of Philadelphia, Tennessee passed away on Wednesday, April 6, 2022. Melody was born on January 2, 1973 in Athens, Tennessee to the late Art Ingram and Patricia Price. Melody was employed at the Tri-County Center for 20 years. She attended Westend Baptist Church; she also was a member of Glory Bound Quartet. She enjoyed spending time...
Douglas Wade Shepherd
Apr 5, 2022
Douglas Wade Shepherd was born on October 29, 1966 to the late Ken Shepherd and Fannie Louise Dyer (Davis) in Kendalville, IN. Doug leaves behind to cherish his memories his wife, Rhonda Shepherd; children and stepchildren, Levi Shepherd, Sonny, James, and Barbara; siblings, Destry K. Shepherd (Brenda), Christian Ray Shepherd (Cheri), Elizabeth Ann Walker, Jennifer Louise Bolton, Regina Faye Dyer;...
Ricky William Forshee
Apr 5, 2022
Ricky Forshee, age 63 of Cleveland, departed this life on April 5, 2022. Born in Dalton, Georgia on May 15, 1958, he was an avid Georgia Bulldog football fan, loved coaching youth baseball, hunting, fishing and spending time with his family. Ricky was of the Baptist Faith. Left behind to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 41 years,...
Jackie Glenn Snyder
Apr 5, 2022
Jackie Glenn Snyder, 79, of Cleveland, TN went to his heavenly home surrounded by his loving family on April 5, 2022 after a long battle with Parkinson Disease. He was born on March 25, 1943 to the late Glenn T. and Ruth Franks Snyder. He is preceded in death by his father and mother Glenn and Ruth Snyder; grandparents William...
Benny Ralph Gates
Apr 5, 2022
Benny Ralph Gates, 75, of Riceville, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, April 5, 2022. Benny was born in Athens, Tennessee on December 27, 1946, to the late Tom Ben and Alma Geneva Gates. Benny loved the Lord and doing ministry work. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, and artifact hunting arrowheads with his grandchildren. Along with his parents Benny was preceded...
Kamren T. Scott
Apr 5, 2022
Kamren T. Scott, age 40 of Apollo Beach, Florida; passed away on Tuesday, April 5, 2022. He was born on December 22, 1981 to the late Terry and Stephanie Scott. Kamren lived his life on his own terms. He enjoyed all sports and fishing and his quick wit and kindness will be missed by all who knew him. He leaves...
Robert Eugene Clark
Apr 4, 2022
Robert Eugene Clark, 75, of Harriman, Tennessee passed away on Monday, April 4, 2022. Robert was born in Soddy Daisy, Tennessee on March 31, 1947 to the late Eugene “Red” Clark and Roberta Loflin. At the age of 18 Robert Joined the United States Army serving in the Vietnam War. Along with his parents Robert was preceded in death by...
Darrell Keith Kibler
Apr 4, 2022
Darrell Keith Kibler, age 48 of Cleveland, passed away Monday, April 4, 2022. surrounded by his family and friends who have become family. Darrell was born and raised in Cleveland and led a full life of being stubborn,never backing down from a challenge, and being “TOUGH.” He enjoyed the mountains, the water, and making people laugh. As his loved ones...
Connie Sue Whitted
Apr 4, 2022
Connie Whitted, age 72 of Old Fort, departed this life on Monday, April 4, 2022 at Tennova Healthcare. Born in Chattanooga on September 10, 1949, to the late Bill and Dot Falls, she lived a majority of her life in Bradley County was a member of Parkway Baptist Church. She loved her animals, being a substitute teacher for special needs...
Dustin Ray Russell
Apr 3, 2022
Dustin Ray Russell , 40, passed away at home on Saturday, April 3, 2022. Dustin was born in Pryor, Oklahoma. He had his Business Certification from Jobs Corp. Tulsa. He was well known among friends for his sense of humor and his ability to wisecrack. His passions in life were music, wrestling, and cooking. Dustin also enjoyed reading adventure novels,...
