Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Donna Zanette
Mar 1, 2022
Donna Kay Zanette, “Nana,” 62, of Cleveland, TN, was welcomed into the arms of the Father on March 1, 2022. She was a proud Mama and Nana. She was a strong warrior who fought chronic illness for nearly two decades. She was preceded in death by her parents, Helen Rose Sylvia and Charles Denton Davis. She is survived by her...
Eddie Leonard Rogers
Mar 1, 2022
Eddie Leonard Rogers passed away peacefully in his sleep at Signature Healthcare with no ailments to complain of on March 1, 2022. Just weeks shy of his 90th birthday, he was born in Cleveland TN on April 12, 1932 to the late Grace Rogers and lived here most all of his life. He was a graduate of the Bradley Central...
Connie Chambers
Mar 1, 2022
Connie Chambers passed away March 1, 2022 at her home after a lengthy illness. She was born in Chattanooga Tennessee on November 17, 1950. She was a resident of Cleveland Tennessee since 1987. She worked for several different employers but was best known for her service in the United States Army, where she achieved the rank of Master Sargent and...
Shirley Hyde
Mar 1, 2022
Shirley Hyde, 83, of Charleston, TN went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday March 1, 2022. She was born on August 19, 1938. Shirley was a member of North Cleveland Church of God. She was preceded in death by her parents Arthur and Pearl McCall; brothers Leonard McCall, J.C. McCall, and Carrol McCall; sisters Opal Bilderback and...
Robert James Barson
Mar 1, 2022
Robert James Barson of Athens, Tennessee passed away after a courageous battle with Covid on 03/01/2022. Born on 03/31/1957 in Detroit, Michigan, Robert was raised in West Bloomfield, Michigan. He attended Brother Rice High School and graduated class of 1975. Robert had a talent of being able to fix 60-70's era electronics. Robert lived most of his life in Detroit,...
Charles Ronald Jones
Mar 1, 2022
Charles “Ron” Jones, 81, of Hixson, TN, passed away on March 1, 2022. He was a 1958 graduate of Kirkman Technical High School. He retired from Pruett’s Food Town. Ron was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Bessie Mae Morrow Jones; his daughter, Suzi Nichols; and his grandson, Jason Coker. He is survived by his daughter, Teri Coker;...
Stephen Chastain
Feb 28, 2022
Stephen “Steve” Edward Chastain, 65, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Monday, February 28, 2022. He was of the Baptist faith. Steve loved fishing with his sons and his grandchildren Anthony Jr. “Little Red)”, Destiny, and Ryan. He is survived by his sons Tony, Ryan, Chris, and Nicky; his father Ben; and three brothers, Bob, James, and...
Stephen Douglas Jackson Jr.
Feb 28, 2022
Stephen Douglas Jackson Jr. (Jay) of Niota Tennessee, passed away suddenly of heart failure on February 28, 2022 at the young age of 51. Jay was preceded in death by his father Stephen Jackson Sr. He is survived by his mother Karen Foley Shirey and step-father Bruce Shirey Sr., sister Stacy Jackson, step-brother Bruce Shirey Jr. & wife Rachael Shirey,...
Pamela M. Jones
Feb 28, 2022
Pamela Jones, 65, of Cleveland, TN passed away on February 28, 2022. She was born on August 12, 1956, to the late Hobert and Ellen Millard. Pamela enjoyed photography and gardening. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her beloved husband Denford Jones. She leaves behind to cherish her memories her stepdaughters, Nikki Freeman (Curtis), Pamela...
Joe Roy "Yogi" Zumstein
Feb 28, 2022
Joe Roy Zumstein “ Yogi”, age 63, gained his wings and went to his Heavenly Home to be with the Lord. He was preceded in death by his wife, Patty Zumstein; mother, Cora Headrick, father, Clarence Zumstein, brothers, Edward Ooten, Jack Ooten, LeeRoy Ooten, Tony Armes; and sister, Helen Bullen. He is survived by his sons, Daniel Zumstein and Justin...
Robbie Dean Wilson Ware
Feb 28, 2022
Robbie Dean Wilson Ware, 95, of Georgetown, TN passed away on February 28, 2022. She was born September 18, 1926, to the late John Lee Wilson and Fannie Lee Lawson Wilson of Cleveland, TN. The family later moved to Georgetown where she grew up and went to school. She and her late husband, Harry Ware, were married for 65 years...
Sean Robert Skelly
Feb 27, 2022
Sean Robert Skelly, 61, passed away on February 27, 2022, at his home in Cleveland, TN. He was born August 31, 1960 in Chattanooga TN and was a lifetime member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence Edward Skelly and Carole Steward Skelly; his sister, Carole Cathleen Skelly; brothers, Michael...
Bruce Eugene Bester
Feb 27, 2022
Bruce Eugene Bester passed away on Sunday, February 27, 2022, at the age of 96, in Knoxville, Tennessee. His sons were by his side during his peaceful transition. Bruce was a Methodist born on October 8, 1925, in West Sunbury, Pennsylvania. He lived in Columbus, Ohio with his loving wife of 33 years, Marlene A. Bester. Bruce was preceded in...
Nicholas Mcdowell
Feb 27, 2022
J. Nicholas McDowell passed away at his home Sunday, February 27, 2022. He attended Lutheran School, Baylor School, and East Ridge. He was survived by his parents Philip McDowell (Paula) and Teresa McDowell-Dixon (Frank); wife, Laura Symons McDowell; daughter, Hayley McDowell; stepson, Ethan Symons; brothers, Chip (Andrea) and Patrick (Sara); nephews, Jack, Charlie, Hank, and Warrick; and niece Lexi. There...
David Eldon Oates
Feb 27, 2022
David Eldon Oates, age 62 of Cleveland, departed this life on Sunday, February 27, 2022 at his home. Born on January 29, 1960 in Findlay, Ohio, he lived the past twelve years in Bradley County. David loved fishing, playing pool, watching movies, and spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his father, Eldon Oates; son, David...
James Edward Reel
Feb 27, 2022
James Edward Reel Jr., 50, of Chattanooga, TN passed away on February 27, 2022. James was a lifelong resident of this area. He loved basketball and was very athletic. Those who knew him will remember his humor and his free spirited outlook. He is preceded in death by his mother and father: James and Frances Reel; brother Jonathan Cole and...
Judith Rae Ely
Feb 26, 2022
Judy Rae Ely, 83, of Cleveland, TN, passed away February 26, 2022, at her residence surrounded by her family. Judy was born in Lincoln, Illinois and raised by her parents, Earl and Virginia Hendrickson. She grew up with her brother, Tom, and her sister, Marcia. Growing up, Judy loved to spend time with her friends and her grandparents, Emil and...
Jamie Rebecca Moore
Feb 26, 2022
Jamie R. Moore, 53 of Rossville Ga, passed away peacefully at her home, on February 26, 2022.. She was a graduate of East Ridge High School. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Moore Jr, grandparents Lloyd Sr & Hazel Watkins, Judge Sr & Grace Hamilton, father in law, Bobby Moore Sr,. She is survived by her son,...
Douglas Dale Griffin
Feb 25, 2022
Douglas Dale “Big Doug” Griffin Born April 17,1964 passed away Friday February 25th along the side of his companion of 15 years. He lived his time here on earth as a devoted Professional wrestler. He was a Graduate of Rossville High School class of 1983. He is proceeded in death by his Father Douglas Griffin. He is survived by his...
Mary Frances Hooker
Feb 25, 2022
Mary Frances Hooker, 82, of Chatsworth, GA, passed away surrounded by her loving family at AdventHealth Gordan in Calhoun, Ga. On February 25, 2022. Born July 20, 1939, to the late George Harrington, Sr. and Clarabelle Smith Harrington in Urbana, Ohio and of the Christian faith. She was a loving mother, grandma, great-grandma, and great-great grandma, which were her favorite...
