Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Mary Clementine Tripp
Jan 29, 2022
Mary Clementine Tripp passed away on Saturday, January 29, 2022, at Brookdale Senior Living Center in Cleveland Tennessee. Formerly of Cape Girardeau Missouri, she was born on December 4, 1942, in Jefferson City, Missouri, the daughter of Joseph J. and Phyllis E. Bollinger. A graduate of Thomas W. Kelly High School in Benton, she pursued a career as a clerk...
Kenneth Dewayne Mcamis
Jan 29, 2022
Kenneth Dewayne McAmis, age 74 surpassed his earthly bounds peacefully surrounded by family at his home on January 29th, 2022. Kenneth known to many as Kenny Mac was born to Charles Edward and Mary Lou McAmis on May 4th, 1947, at Speck Hospital in downtown Cleveland, TN. Kenny grew up in a Military family and spent the early years of...
Katherine "Kathy" Davis
Jan 29, 2022
Mrs. Katherine (Kathy/Sissy) Davis, age 66, passed away early Saturday morning, January 29, 2022 at her residence in Dayton, TN. She is preceded in death by her parents, James and Katherine Gill. Mrs. Davis was born in Summerville, GA on September 20, 1955. She was a member of Friendship Baptist Church in Pikeville, TN. She was a homemaker. She loved...
Sandra Kaye "Sandy" Martin Ratledge
Jan 29, 2022
Sandra Kaye “Sandy” Martin Ratledge, 61, a lifelong resident of Englewood, TN passed away on Saturday evening, January 29, 2022 surrounded by her family. She was born in Athens, TN on July 23, 1960 a daughter of the late James R. & Jewell Martin. She loved cooking and taking care of her family. Her proudest accomplishments were her son and...
Glenda Grayson
Jan 29, 2022
Glenda Grayson of Englewood TN was born on March 11, 1959 in Saltville VA went to her Heavenly home on January 29, 2022. She is processed in death by Father and Mother Sam Lowery, Pearl Branson, Brother Samuel Lowery, and sister Nancy Tolbert. She leaves behind to cherish her memory her husband of 35 years Donnie Grayson, daughter April Lee...
Teresa Ann Helms
Jan 29, 2022
Teresa Roberts Helms, 70, of Murphy, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, January 29, 2022, at Murphy Rehab & Nursing Home. Born October 27, 1951, to the late Van & Annie Laura Roberts. She worked in the food grocery industry for 45 years until her retirement. Survived by her children, Jennifer (Jamie) Helms and son Jason Helms; beloved grandchildren, Rebecca, Zachary,...
Michael Amos Hilliard
Jan 28, 2022
Michael “Mike” Amos Hilliard, 67, lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN passed away at a local hospital on Friday, January 28, 2022. He was born on September 26, 1954 to the late D.W. and Gladys Hilliard. He worked as an auto detailer and also at Cleveland Daily Banner. Mike never met a stranger and was friendly to all that he came...
Claude "Topper" White
Jan 28, 2022
Claude “Topper” White age 73 of Madisonville went to his heavenly home on Friday, January 28, 2022. Mr. White was a long-time resident of Monroe County. He was of the Baptist faith. He was a proud veteran of the United States Navy, he retired from Plant Operations at Sweetwater Hospital and he loved playing golf. He was preceded in death...
Sherry Dillard Sons
Jan 28, 2022
Sherry Dillard Sons, 64, passed away peacefully on Friday January 28, 2022. Born and raised in Chattanooga, Sherry was of the Baptist faith. She was a loving and dedicated wife, daughter, mother and grandmother, and she was a loyal friend. She loved to share her smile and laughter with everyone she met. Sherry was preceded in death by her father,...
Kenneth Lee Shipley
Jan 28, 2022
Kenneth"Super" Shipley, age 80 of Chattanooga, departed this life on Friday, January 28, 2022 at Starr Regional Medical Center in Athens. Born on December 4, 1941 to the late Ira and Geneva Shipley, he was the owner/operator of Shipley Waste Oil. survivors include his grandchildren, Jerry and Amanda Heaton as well as several other extended family members and a host...
Zeke Devane Jr.
Jan 27, 2022
Zeke DeVane Jr. age 98 passed into the arms of his Father with joyful celebration on January 27. He was a husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, friend, and role model for those who knew him. He served proudly in World War II as a reconnaissance and intelligence scout riding a Harley Davidson WLA 45 behind enemy lines gathering information for...
Robert Winston Prince
Jan 27, 2022
Robert W. Prince, 71, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2022. He was a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN, and the owner of Prince Towing. Robert enjoyed cars, riding motorcycles, and spending time with family. Robert was predeceased by his parents, Charles, and Helen Prince. He is survived by loving wife; Vickie Prince, daughter; Tina (Chad) Heaton, son; Tracy Prince,...
Deborah Gail Duckett
Jan 27, 2022
Deborah Gail Duckett, 67, of Niota, Tennessee passed away on Thursday, January 27, 2022. Deborah was born in Athens, Tennessee on May 31, 1954 to the late Henry and Elsie McKeehan. She enjoyed seeing shows and visiting parks in the Smoky Mountains, going on picnics, and spending time with her family and friends. Along with her parents she was preceded...
Ronald Eugene Stevison
Jan 27, 2022
Ronald Eugene Stevison, 70, of Cleveland, TN entered his heavenly home on January 27, 2022. He was born on February 14, 1951 to the late Mack and Dorothy Stevison. Ronald retired from the United States Army. He loved riding motorcycles, fishing, woodworking, and working on cars. Above all, he cherished time spent with his friends and family. In addition to...
Karen Dianne Brown
Jan 27, 2022
Karen “Dianne” Brown, 72, of Cleveland, TN, gained her heavenly wings Thursday, January 27, 2022, after battling ovarian cancer the past year. Dianne was born January 4, 1950, to the late Maude (Grooms) and Warren Turner. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her sister, Vivian Hall; brothers, Darrell Turner, Ed Turner, Thomas Turner, and baby...
Charlotte "Kay" Carroll Suits
Jan 26, 2022
Charlotte “Kay” Carroll Suits, of Cleveland, TN, passed away peacefully, January 26, 2022, at the age of 83 at her son Mike’s residence in Decatur, GA, where she lived peacefully and comfortably for two and a half years. She was a member of Clingan Ridge Baptist Church. She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her sons, Robert Suits, Mike Suits...
Chester Keith Radford
Jan 26, 2022
Chester Keith Radford, 67, passed away on Wednesday, January 26, 2022. Chester was born on August 28, 1954, to Chester Roosevelt and Geneva Aileen Radford in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Chester Enjoyed Spending Time with his kids and grandkids, trout fishing, UT Vols, hunting, camping, classic rock, vinyl records, playing guitar, building custom computers, and collecting and shooting guns. Chester was preceded...
Herbert Thomas Zeilke
Jan 26, 2022
Herbert Thomas “Tom” Zeilke Jr. 1941-2022 Tom Zeilke passed away peacefully on January 26, 2022 with his daughter and granddaughter by his side, after a courageous battle with Lewy Body Dementia. Tom was predeceased by his parents. Herbert Thomas Sr. (Etta H) Zeilke and former wife, mother of his two daughters, Marsha Thompson. Tom was a graduate of the Baylor...
James Leon Swafford
Jan 26, 2022
James “Bubba” Leon Swafford, 61, of Chattanooga, TN, passed away on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, in a Chattanooga hospital. He was the son of the late Linda Sue Trussell and James Swafford. He was also preceded in death by his grandparents, Mary and RM Swafford, Jessie Skoporc, and William Campbell. He is survived by his children, Derrick (Melissa) Swafford and...
Daniel Hubert Brooks
Jan 26, 2022
Daniel Hubert Brooks,61 passed away on Wednesday January 26, 2022. He was a lifelong resident of Decatur , TN Daniel loved animals; he was a dog groomer for all of his life. Animals brought Daniel joy and comfort. He truly loved what he did as a career, along with grooming dogs he made so many friends along the way that...
