Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Rose Marie Adams
Feb 2, 2022
Rose Marie Adams, age 66 of Birchwood, departed this life on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at Blount Memorial Hospital following a long battle of COVID and other medical conditions. Born on April 26,1955 to the late James Kirk and Hazel Evelyn Newman Stamey, she was a native and lifelong resident of Hamilton County. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother,...
Billy Dewillis Pemberton
Feb 2, 2022
Billy DeWillis Pemberton JR 64 of Chattanooga passed away Wednesday February 2, 2022 at his residence he was a lifelong resident of the Chattanooga area he was retired from Buckner roofing from over 15 years. He was preceded in death by his parents Billy Pemberton Sr. Priscilla Pemberton brother Dave Pemberton daughter Jeanie Renae Pemberton. Survivors include two sons billy...
John Thomas Hackler
Feb 2, 2022
Local football legend and business entrepreneur, Tom Hackler, passed away at his beloved home on Feb 2, at age 84, after a hard fought battle with cancer. John Thomas "Tom" Hackler was born to parents Irma and Jewell, and was the youngest to two brothers Hugh and Wayne. He is survived by Debbie Hackler, his loving wife of more than...
Frances Lucille Posey
Feb 2, 2022
Frances Lucille Posey, 86 lifelong resident of the Georgetown area passed away on Wednesday, February 2, 2022. She was born on October 7, 1935 in Georgetown TN to the late Estelle Swafford. Lucille enjoyed quilting, Little Debbie’s and Bananas. She was the proud great great grandmother of four grandbabies that made her a 5th generation grandmother, with another one due...
Tiffany Dimitric (Hickey) Norman
Feb 2, 2022
Tiffany Dimitric (Hickey) Norman, 39, of Spring City, gained her angel wings on Wednesday February 2, 2022. She was a long time resident of Spring City and she was preceded in death by her Father, Howard (Don) Hickey. She is survived by her son Sean Norman; her mother; Mary Jo Hickey; brothers Barry, Larry, and Tim Robinson; stepbrothers Norris, and...
Richard Doug "Sarge" Wagner
Feb 1, 2022
Richard “Sarge” Douglas Wagner, 68, of Cleveland, TN, departed this life on February 1st 2022. Born January 23, 1954 , Doug was a quiet man who loved being outdoors. He loved being in the mountains whenever he could get away. He loved camping, hunting and fishing. Doug shared this love with his children when they were growing up and with...
Nicholas Taylor Allen
Feb 1, 2022
Nick Allen, age 25 of Cleveland, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at his home. Born on September 3, 1996 he was a native and lifelong resident of Bradley County and was a 2015 graduate of Cleveland High School and a member of First Baptist Church of Georgetown. Nick has a warm...
Alice "Joann" Pierce
Feb 1, 2022
Alice “Joann” Pierce, 90, a resident of Lookout Valley, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, February 1, 2022. Joann was born on October 27, 1931 in Calhoun TN on the Hiwassee River, the 9th of 11 children born to the late Luther and Alice McCamish Pierce. She had a marvelous memory and was always happy with a smile...
J.B. Swallows
Feb 1, 2022
J.B. Swallows, a resident of Old Fort, born 2/8/44 departed this life 2/1/22 at his home. He was of Baptist faith. J.B., whose back was stooped due to a physical condition, is now walking straight and whole. In his earlier years, he was employed by Fields Plastic and Magic Chef, but was a man of many talents. He was a...
Elizabeth Irene Davis
Feb 1, 2022
Elizabeth Irene Davis, 85, of Decatur, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at her home surrounded by family. Elizabeth was born in September 28, 1936 in McMinn County to the late Frank and Eliza Harmon. She enjoyed gardening, watching the Atlanta Braves and the UT Vols, along with spending time with her family and friends. Along with her...
James "Dewight" Hughes
Jan 31, 2022
Dewight Hughes, age 68 of Cleveland, departed this life on Monday, January 31, 2022 at Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga. Born on February 13, 1953 to the late Hoyt and Icie Gates Hughes, he was a native and lifelong resident of Bradley County and a member of Mount Olive Ministries. He was retired from Padgett Furniture and was an avid race...
Thomas Grant Thompson
Jan 31, 2022
Thomas Grant “Tommy” Thompson, 78, of Sweetwater, Tennessee passed away on Monday, January 31, 2022. Tommy was born on August 10, 1943, in Athens, Tennessee to the late Elisha and Viola Thompson. Tommy loved all things sports especially the Tennessee Volunteers. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his daughter, Deborah Thompson; sister, Betty Garren; and brother-in-law,...
William Vincent Leonard Iii
Jan 31, 2022
William Vincent Leonard III, 50 resident of Cleveland, passed away at his home on January 31, 2022. He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to William Jr. and Susan Leonard. He enjoyed his time working as an EMT and a Firefighter. Those left behind to cherish his memory is his wife Tina Leonard, daughter, Kim Hawkins (Chris), son Nick Zwetsch, mother...
James Douglas Trent
Jan 31, 2022
James Douglas Trent, 67, of Athens, Tennessee passed away on Monday, January 31, 2022. James was born on November 5, 1954 in Nashville, Tennessee to the late James and Dorothy Mae Trent. James relocated from Nashville to Northwest Alabama where he raised his family before retiring to Athens. He enjoyed fishing, grilling, cooking, and spoiling his grandchildren. James was a...
Sheila Ann Mcdowell
Jan 30, 2022
Sheila Ann McDowell, a longtime resident of Cleveland, passed away on Sunday, January 30, 2022, at Tennova. Shelia loved camping, fishing, and cooking for her large family. She was fiercely devoted to her children and grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her mother Linda Sue Browning, grandparents George and Juanita Adkins and Ayers and Virdie Browning, and an infant...
Neoma Carolyn Cantrell
Jan 30, 2022
Neoma Carolyn Cantrell, 65, of Englewood, passed away on January 30th, 2022, at her residence. She was preceded in death by her husband James Donald Cantrell and her son James Wesley Cantrell, mother Ozella Mae Stiles, father A.C. Hampton, and two brothers, Odell and Ronnie Hampton. Survivors included her son James Benton Cantrell II and daughter Sarah Maegan Robinson; six...
Estaleva Lavon Cotte Shafer
Jan 30, 2022
Estaleva LaVon Cotte Shafer was born on November 6, 1926, in Blair, Nebraska, to Florence and Blanche Cotte. She passed away on January 30, 2022. LaVon, as she preferred to be called, was the youngest of five girls. Growing up in the Depression, LaVon and her sisters learned how to work hard and live frugally. She married Edwin Shafer on...
Robert Stanton
Jan 29, 2022
Robert Stanton, 73 passed away on January 29th, 2022, at Tennova Hospital in Cleveland, TN. He was born on June 21st, 1948, in Murphysboro, Illinois to the late Tom and Ethel Swatzel Stanton. He was married to Peggy Cluster. In addition to his parents, He was preceded in death by his brothers John, Tommy, Marvin and Larry; sisters, Nadine, Sue,...
Ruby Clark
Jan 29, 2022
Ruby Clark, age 93 of Cleveland, departed this life on Saturday, January 29, 2022 surrounded by her family Born on January 27, 1929 to the late Doc and Daphne Gaddis, she was a native and lifelong resident of Bradley County and attended Lebanon Baptist Church when she was able. Ruby retired from both Charleston Hosiery and Sears and loved spending...
Michael Thomas Calkins
Jan 29, 2022
Michael Thomas Calkins, age 58 of Ocoee, passed away on Friday, January 28, 2022 at Tennova Hospital surrounded by his loving family and friends. Michael Calkins was a jack of all trades, he could cook, was a mechanic, did construction,fish, garden and even sew.He was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone who needed it. He was preceeded...
