Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Evelyn Arlene Gipson
Feb 24, 2022
Evelyn Arlene Gipson, 85, of Cleveland, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 24, 2022. She retired from Schering-Plough in 1999, after 15 years of service. There, she was affectionally called “Hammer” for her dancing and entertaining abilities. She was also a pool shark, winning ten 1st place trophies in pool tournaments at the Senior Center. She...
Vickie L. Ledford
Feb 24, 2022
Vickie L. Ledford, 64, of Cleveland, TN, passed away February 24, 2022, at a local hospital. Born June 7, 1957, in Cincinnati, Ohio to William Wilson, Sr. and Bobbie Gregory Wilson and of the Christian faith. She loved traveling, shopping, spending time with her family and friends. Preceded in death by her father, William Wilson, Sr.; grandmother, Elizabeth Gregory; sister,...
Arvel Agnew Defriese
Feb 23, 2022
Arvel Agnew DeFriese, 86, of Cleveland, TN passed away on February 23, 2022. He was born on June 21, 1935 to the late Charles Everett DeFriese and Juanita Colbaugh DeFriese. He was a lifelong resident of this area and a Veteran of the United States Army where he served as MP in the DMC while stationed in Korea. Arvel loved...
Pamela Sue Hatley Miller
Feb 23, 2022
Pamela (Pam) Sue Hatley Miller, 69, of Cleveland, TN, passed away on February 23, 2022, after an eight-year battle with ovarian cancer. She was born in Camden, TN, on March 19, 1952, to Fred Leon and Willadean Hatley. After graduating from Camden Central High School and earning degrees from the University of Tennessee, Pam was a public educator in Tennessee...
Morgan Elizabeth Smith
Feb 23, 2022
Morgan Elizabeth Smith, 29, of Athens, Tennessee passed away February 23, 2022. She was born to the Richard Budds and late Ginger Ann Smith on May 19, 1992. Morgan was an amazing, sweet hearted person that loved with all her heart. Her smile would light up the room. Morgan loved her children more than anything. She was a loving, dedicated...
Maudeania Jenkins
Feb 22, 2022
Maudeania “Dee” Jenkins, 77 of Red Bank, TN passed away February 22, 2022, at Starr Regional Health Center in Etowah, TN. She was born to the late Jesse Dewitt “J.D.” and Marie Roberts, September 23, 1944, in Chattanooga, TN. Maudeania was a graduate of Birchwood High School, Class of 1962. She was a retiree of DuPont of Chattanooga. She is...
Paul Edward Rice
Feb 22, 2022
Paul Edward Rice Jr., 60, of Cleveland, TN passed away on February 22, 2022. He was born on July 19, 1961 to the Paul Edward Rice Sr. and Barbara Maxwell Rice. Paul was a lifelong resident of Cleveland. He was an extremely hard worker and he loved boating, fishing, and skiing. He is preceded in death by his father, Paul...
Ronald Goniea
Feb 22, 2022
Ronald Goniea, 68, of Cleveland, TN, passed away Tuesday, February 22, 2022. Ron is preceded in death by his beloved son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Devonna Goniea; infant brother, Raymond Goniea; parents Earl and Eileen Goniea. Ron leaves behind to cherish loving memories, his wife, Christine Lindsey Goniea; sons, Jason and Robert Goniea, of Cleveland, TN; brother and sister-in-law, Tom...
James Alfred Hughes Jr.
Feb 21, 2022
James Alfred “Jr.” Hughes, age 61 of Athens, Tennessee, passed away at home on Monday, February 21, 2022 after a brave battle with brain cancer. He was born on May 31, 1960 to James Alfred “Jim” Hughes Sr. and Linda Rose Henderson in St. Pete, Florida. He was a resident of McMinn County for 40 years and was a member...
Pamela Ann Splude
Feb 21, 2022
Pamela “Pam” Splude of Ooltewah, TN passed away on February 21, 2022 at the age of 56 surrounded by her family. Pam was born in Owosso, MI on August 13, 1965. At the age of 17 she moved to Daytona Beach, FL. Pam graduated from Spruce Creek High School in Port Orange, FL in 1982. Pam relocated to Ooltewah, TN...
Jerry Griff Gunter
Feb 21, 2022
Jerry Griff Gunter "AKA" Gungi of Chattanooga Tennessee passed away February 21st, 2022, doing what he loved. He was born November 9th, 1955 in Charleston SC. Jerry loved his dear friends and family he never met a stranger. He could cheer anyone up with his sense of humor which could be right comical at times. Jerry absolutely adored his fur...
Anthony William Mccarter
Feb 21, 2022
Anthony William McCarter age 55, of Maryville, TN passed away on February 21, 2022, after a long and courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis and cancer. He was born on May 13, 1966, in Knoxville, TN. He is preceded in death by his father Reverend Jimmy L. McCarter. He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Tonya Simerly McCarter, daughter,...
James Powers Campbell
Feb 21, 2022
James Powers Campbell, formerly of Cleveland, Tennessee passed into the arms of Jesus on February 21, 2022 after a lengthy illness. He was 86 years old. He was a member of Hopewell Baptist Church. James was known for his love of the Lord, his family, fishing, the Atlanta Braves, and the Tennessee Volunteers. He was born in Meigs County on...
Diane Clevenger
Feb 21, 2022
Diane Clevenger, 60, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away February 21, 2022, at her residence of Cleveland, TN, surrounded by her loving family. Born August 12, 1961, to Vance & Faye Dill and of the Baptist faith. She loved spending time with her family, cooking, hiking, and spending timeout doors. Diane is preceded in death by her mother,...
Linda A. Harris
Feb 21, 2022
Linda A. Harris, 78, of Ooltewah, TN, died peacefully in her home on February 21, 2022. Lin was the loving wife of Rick Harris with whom she shared a wonderful life together for 36 years. She was born in Providence, RI, to the late Eleanor and William McGuirk. Lin raised her family in Rhode Island and was a devoted and...
Deirdre Rae Wellsted
Feb 21, 2022
Deirdre Rae Wellsted, 62, of Chattanooga, TN passed away on February 21, 2022. Deirdre was born September 1, 1959, in Lakeland, FL. She has resided in Chattanooga for the last 34 years. She enjoyed crafts and spending time with her family. She is preceded in death by her late husband, Richard Wellsted and her father, Charles Sing. Deirdre is survived...
Sharon Ann Ebert
Feb 20, 2022
Sharon Ann Ebert, age 78 of Spring City, Tennessee, departed this life on Sunday, February 20, 2022 at Rhea Medical Center. Born on April 13, 1943 to the late Paul and Neva Van Syckle in Batte Creek, Michigan, she was a resident of Rhea County since 1990 and was of the Seventh-Day Adventist Faith. She loved spending time with her...
Sharon Lee Mcpherson
Feb 20, 2022
Sharon Lee McPherson, 78, a resident of Ooltewah passed away on February 20, 2022. She was born on August 21, 1943, in Fresno, CA. Sharon was of the Anglican faith and attended Church of the Redeemer. She loved to cook for her family and friends, enjoyed gardening and studying her bible, and she loved her cattle dogs. She is preceded...
Paula Jean Rybak Britt
Feb 20, 2022
Paula Jean “PJ” Rybak Britt, age 63, passed away on Sunday, February 20, 2022 at Tennova Healthcare. Born on April 24, 1958 in Elmira, New York, her family moved to Cleveland when she was six years old. She worked for several years at the Cracker Barrel and attended First Baptist Church of Cleveland. She was preceded in death by her...
Charles Winford Singletary
Feb 20, 2022
Charles Winford Singletary, 71, of Old Fort, TN, passed away February 20, 2022, at his residence. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ediform Singletary and Margaret Hardy Singletary. Survived by his brother, Roger Singletary; friends who cared for him dearly, Tammy & Patrick Strickland; a host of family and friends. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM-3:00...
