Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries

Feb 13, 2022

J. “LAMONT” LOWE On Sunday, February 13, 2022, Lamont Lowe passed away at the age of 72 in Nashville after complications from surgery. Lamont was born in Cleveland, Tennessee where he attended Bradley Central High School and lettered in basketball and baseball. He continued his studies at Cleveland State, before he was called to serve in the Army completing two...

Feb 13, 2022

John Joseph Potorski age 54 of Maryville, Tennessee passed away suddenly at his home on February 13, 2022. John grew up in Bellingham, Massachusetts and attended Bellingham High School. At the age of 18, John enlisted in the United States Marine Corp. John valued this service highly and attained the rank of Corporal. As part of this service, John was...

Feb 13, 2022

Feb 13, 2022

Wilma Fisher Dotson, 90, of McDonald, Tenn., died Sunday February 13, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband Vernon “Buddy” Dotson and her great-granddaughter Alexia “Lexee” Hill. She was born in Chattanooga, Tenn., a daughter of James B. and Daisy Parker Fisher. She was formerly of Hixson, Tenn. A member of Middle Cross Baptist Church and a retired...

Feb 12, 2022

Sandra Kay Dailey, 77, of Cleveland, TN passed away on February 12, 2022. She was born on April 30, 1944 to the late Sloan and Lila Wright. Sandra was a member of Michigan Ave Baptist Church. She enjoyed working on arts and crafts and many will remember her from their family owned business “Dailey’s Delights Italian Ice.” Sandra was also...

Feb 12, 2022

Madeline Ryder Stiles, 84, of Cleveland, TN, passed away unexpectantly on February 12, 2022, with her loving family by her side. She was born and raised in Copperhill, TN where she lived until her marriage in 1956. After relocating for a few years to Atlanta, GA she and her husband then moved to Turtletown, TN where they raised their two...

Feb 12, 2022

Margaret Renee Gladson-Russell, 49, of Cleveland transcended from this life into her heavenly home on Saturday, February 12, 2022. She was preceded in death by her mother Betty Gladson. She was of the Christian faith and was a member of Untied Faith Chapel church. She leaves behind to cherish her memories, her son Kevin & Stephanie Cross and significant other...

Feb 12, 2022

Charles D Wilson, age 51, of Rossville, Georgia passed away on February 12, 2022 at local hospital. He was born June 2, 1970. He is surviving by his loving wife of 16 years Elizabeth Wilson and his fur babies Oreo Cookie and Beethoven. Charles is survived by his Mother Brenda Craig (Tony), Father Marvin Wilson, his Sister Cheri Wilson and...

Feb 12, 2022

Loyd J. "Joe" Guest, 84, passed away February 12, 2022, at home after an extended illness. He now is at peace. The Guest family moved to Chattanooga from Mississippi in 1965, built a home in Hixson, TN in 1971 where they now reside. Joe was retired and had been an insurance adjuster and CAT Storm adjuster for over 50 years...

Feb 11, 2022

Lucy Sprague, 76 of Cleveland, TN passed away on 02/11/2022. Born and raised in Newark, NJ, she raised her family in Irvington, NJ then moved to Cleveland TN 24 years ago. She is preceded in death by her husband, Richard Francisco, Brothers Vincent Sperduto, Carmine Sperduto, and Patrick Sperduto. Her daughter Deborah Ferriola and Son in Law Anthony Esposito. She...

Feb 11, 2022

Bridget Duttenhoffer passed away peacefully on February 11, 2022. She was born March 14, 2001, to Lisa Bales Duttenhoffer and Glenn Duttenhoffer. She was a graduate of Meigs High School and a lifelong wrestling fan. Bridget loved country music, dogs, and making other people smile. Bridget was preceded in death by her grandparents; Arthur Bales, Janet Duttenhoffer, Harry Duttenhoffer, and...

Feb 11, 2022

Emily Susette York was born February 4, 1957 to Paul Fredrick Slayton Sr. and Dorothea Sivley Slayton in Chattanooga,Tn. She was a graduate of Tyner High School and earned her degree in Medical Assisting later in life. Emily had a passion for writing and had written several childrens books, songs, and poetry. She was a wonderful mother of two and...

Feb 11, 2022

Eva Jean White, 81, of McDonald, TN, passed away February 11, 2022, at her residence surrounded by her family. Born October 23, 1940, to the late Charles & Alice Roark and of the Christian faith. Eva was a proprietor of Village Lanes from 1985-2002. She loved bowling, the outdoors, and bingo. She was loving, selfless, and kind. In addition to...

Feb 11, 2022

Jerry Knight, 74, of Sale Creek, TN went home to meet the Lord on February 11, 2022. Jerry was born on July 29, 1947, in Pikeville, TN. He spent his first 27 years in Chicago, IL and then returned to Tennessee. Jerry is preceded in death by his father, Howard; mother, Kitty; sister, Carolyn; brother, Randy; and his son, Michael....

Feb 10, 2022

Michael Roger Prather, 68, of Rossville, GA, passed away February 10, 2022, in Chattanooga, TN. Born January 23, 1954, to the late Clifford and Kathryn Prather in Chattanooga, TN. He loved is family, model trains, cars, fish aquariums and aquatics, guns, and big tv’s. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his daughter, Cynthia Prather. Survived...

Feb 10, 2022

Marco Antonio Moreno Yanez, 54, of Cleveland, TN, passed away February 10, 2022, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Born November 12, 1967, in Michoacan, Mexico. He was of the Catholic faith. He loved to travel, family gatherings, and cooking. Marco is preceded in death by his parents, Audencio Moreno Perez and Celia Moreno Yanez. Survived by his...

Feb 9, 2022

Donald "Don" Welch, 65, of Cleveland, TN passed away peacefully February 9, 2022, at home surrounded by his family after a long illness. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years Judy Welch; his son and son-in-law, Donald and Derrick Allred-Welch of Cleveland, TN; daughter and son-in-law Yolanda and Justin Alexander of Calhoun, TN and daughter and son-in-law,...

Feb 8, 2022

Christine Lynn (Garber) Lewis, age 57, of Knoxville, TN passed away on February 8, 2022 at the UT Medical Center after a sudden brain aneurysm. Christine Lewis was the daughter of Larry L. Garber and Barbara M. Garber who preceded her in death. She is survived by her brother Todd E. Garber of Westerville, OH; her brother Bradley N. Garber...

Feb 8, 2022

David B. Williamson, 70, of Cleveland, TN passed away February 8, 2022 at his residence. He was born July 10, 1951 to the late Bill & Margaret Williamson. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, Karol Pope. Most imporantly, David's family was his heart and soul and he was a member of Ladd Springs...

Feb 7, 2022

Phyllis Sue Taylor, 73, of Athens, Tennessee passed away in her sleep on February 6th, 2022. She was born April 19, 1948. Phyllis was a firecracker and will be missed. A special thank you to anyone and everyone who helped her out in one way or another. You are loved and appreciated. She is survived by her children, Emily M...