Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Victoria Lee
Mar 6, 2022
Victoria Lee, 67, a resident of Madisonville, TN passed away on March 6, 2022 in a Sweetwater hospital. She was born in St. Lois, MO on March 24, 1954. She is survived by her mother Elissa Covert Candreia, one brother Michael Candreia, one daughter Rachel Ellinger and grandchildren. There will be no formal services at this time. Condolences can be...
Geoffrey Brian Stubbs
Mar 6, 2022
Geoffrey Brian Stubbs (72) born March 22, 1949, passed away on Sunday March 6, 2022. Geoff currently resided in Tunnel Hill, GA for the past 25 years. Prior to moving to Georgia, he resided in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. Geoff was born in Whitney, Ontario, Canada to the late Walter and Gwendolyn Stubbs. Geoff is survived by his wife Anita Bridges...
Wanda Biddy
Mar 5, 2022
Wanda Bivens Biddy, age 78 of Cleveland, departed this life on Saturday, March 5, 2022 at her home. Born on May 12, 1943 to the late Lester and Nell Miller Bivens, she was a native and lifelong resident of Bradley County and was of the Baptist Faith. She was retired from Peyton’s after 33 years of service and loved dancing...
Calvin Eugene Crowder
Mar 5, 2022
Calvin Eugene Crowder, 75, of Athens, Tennessee Went home to be with the Lord and to be reunited with his wife Karen on Saturday, March 5, 2022. Calvin was born on December 29, 1946, to the late Clarence and Edna Crowder in Tellico Plains, Tennessee. Calvin was a member of Valley Road Baptist Church; he was also a former marine...
Patsy Ruth Goda
Mar 5, 2022
Patsy Ruth Goda, 92, of Cleveland, TN passed away on March 5, 2022. She was born on September 27, 1929 to the late Dwight and Vianna Daniel. Patsy was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She loved music and it was very important to her. Patsy was a gifted musician who played gospel hymns...
Jeffery Lynn Curtis
Mar 4, 2022
Jeffery Lynn Curtis age 62 of Whitwell departed this life on Friday March 4th 2022. He was born on January 18th 1960. He was preceded in death by his mother Della Sue Horton and father Roy Curtis. Brothers Roy Curtis Jr., Tracy Curtis, and Tony Curtis. Left behind to cherish his memory, his only son Dusty Lynn Curtis Cordell Grandchildren...
Jay Roy Rodgers
Mar 4, 2022
Jay Roy Rodgers, of Madisonville, Tennessee passed away on Friday March 4, 2022. Jay was born to the late James Leroy and Elizabeth Ann (Betty) Brown Rodgers on December 1, 1941, in Monroe County. Along with his parents Jay was preceded in death by his sisters, Nancy Porto, and Wilma Yearwood; brothers, Clyde Rodgers, Thomas Rodgers, and Raymond Rodgers; and...
Louise Fairfield
Mar 4, 2022
Louise Fairfield, 76, went to be with her Savior and was reunited with her beloved husband of 36 years and her infant son on March 4, 2022 surrounded by her children and grandchildren. Louise was born June 23, 1945 to the late Charlie and Ruby Elrod West, she was a faithful member of Philadelphia Baptist Church where she loved worshiping...
Melba Louise Saffles
Mar 3, 2022
Melba Louise Saffles, 87, of Cleveland, TN passed away on Thursday March 3, 2022. She was born on September 6, 1934 to the late Bill and Sybil Bennett. Melba was a lifelong resident of this area and a charter member of Waterville Baptist Church. Before that she was a member of Big Springs Baptist. Melba taught Sunday School and volunteered...
Paul " Buddy" Maples, Sr.
Mar 3, 2022
Paul “Buddy” Dye Maples, Sr. 80 years old of Cleveland, TN passed away March 3rd, at Bradley Healthcare of Cleveland, TN. He was born July 23rd 1941 in Cleveland, TN. He was the son of the late Claude and Martha (Baldwin) Maples. He was a former employee of Cleveland Plywood Company where he worked many years. He had many hobbies...
Randall Lynn Couch
Mar 3, 2022
Randall Couch, age 56 of Charleston, departed this life on Thursday, March 3, 2022 at his home. Born on February 3, 1966, he was a native and lifelong resident of Bradley County and a member of Charleston First Baptist Church. He loved fishing, hunting, helping others, and spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his sister,...
Fred "Grease" Longley
Mar 2, 2022
Fred “Grease” Longley, 85, of McDonald, Tennessee passed away Tuesday, March 2, 2022 at his home surrounded by family. He was born on February 12, 1937 and according to him he was “born and half raised in half of Polk County”. He retired after 40 years of service with perfect attendance from Whirlpool Corporation. He was a loyal friend to...
Mary Ruth Hodge Kelley
Mar 2, 2022
Mary Hodge Kelley, age 75, of Cleveland, departed this life on Wednesday, March 2, 2022 at her residence. Born on August 18, 1946 to the late David and Ruby Latham Hodge, she was a native and lifelong resident of Bradley County and was of the Baptist Faith. She was retired from American Uniform and loved fishing, camping, and spending time...
Nicholas Lee Galyon
Mar 2, 2022
Nicholas Lee Galyon 34 of Athens, Tn, began his eternal voyage March 2, 2022. Nick was a joy to be around. He was a kind gentle soul, forever loved. He loved his son with all his heart and cherished his family and friends beyond the heavens. His passions were gaming, sci- fi, fantasy and all things computer related. Nicholas was...
Derk Henry Dewayne Burton
Mar 2, 2022
Derk Henry Dewayne Burton, 36, of Englewood, Tennessee, passed away March 2, 2022. He was born on February 14, 1986. He was a good-hearted person that loved with all his heart. He loved to be outdoors: hunting, fishing, four wheeling in the mud, or just spending time with his dad at the garage. He will be greatly missed by all...
Betty Frances Earls
Mar 1, 2022
Betty Frances Earls, 88, of Birchwood, TN passed away on March 1, 2022. She was born on September 11, 1933 to the late Paul and Gladys Earls. Betty was a lifelong resident of this area. She was extremely artistic and enjoyed oil painting. She loved to fish, travel, and participate in Field Trials. Above all she loved her family and...
Vickie Regina Mckerchie
Mar 1, 2022
Vickie Regina McKerchie, 67, of Riceville passed away on Tuesday, March 1, 2022. Vickie was born to the late Virginia Gardner, and Gene Sheafer in Cleveland, Tennessee on February 20, 1955. Vickie enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren and lived her life to the fullest. Along with her parents Vickie was preceded in death by her sisters,...
Dora Rae Bridgman
Mar 1, 2022
Dora was born and raised in Chattanooga, TN. Preceding her death were her parents (Gordon and Helen), sister (Deana), and former husband (Cain). Dora attended elementary, middle, and high school in Chattanooga followed by college at The University of Knoxville and The University of Tennessee, Chattanooga. Dora married an Army Officer (Cain) traveling the world extensively. Her travels and residences...
Helen Phillips
Mar 1, 2022
Helen Phillips, 75, met her savior March 1, 2022. She was saved at an early age at Sulphur Springs Baptist Church and lived her entire life telling others about Jesus. She loved her Magnavox and Meritor work family as well. She lived her life to help others and to love others. She is a founding member of Victory Baptist Church...
Dr. Steven Ramer Lay
Mar 1, 2022
Dr. Steven Ramer Lay, 77, of Cleveland, TN, passed away on March 1, 2022. He was a resident of the area for 24 years. He was born in Los Angeles on November 28, 1944. He graduated from Aurora University (Illinois) with a double major in mathematics and Bible in 1966. He earned an M.A. and a Ph.D. in mathematics from...
