Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Ralph Dennis Hall
Jan 16, 2022
Ralph “Dennis” Hall, 71, of Chattanooga, TN passed away on January 16, 2022. He is preceded in death by his parents John Sr. and Sudia Hall and eight siblings. He is survived by his three sisters, Diana, Betty and Kaye, four children Karen, Angela, Robert and Sheila, 14 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and many more. He loved them all! Dennis...
Susan Renee Britt
Jan 16, 2022
Susan Britt, age 60 of Graysville, departed this life on Sunday, January 16, 2022 at her residence. Born on February 18, 1961 to the late Howard and Hazel Sneed, she was a native and lifelong resident of Rhea County and was a member of the Graysville Seventh-Day Adventist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...
Claudette Mckenzie Harmon
Jan 16, 2022
Claudette Harmon, age 79 of Cleveland, departed this life on Sunday, January 16, 2022 at her residence surrounded by her loved ones and listening to Amazing Grace. Mamaw, Claudette, or Aunt Claudie as she was known was born on May 24, 1942 in Tellico Plains to the late Clarence and Dalia McKenzie; and was a spunky, firecreacker of a woman...
Deborah Darlene Fields
Jan 16, 2022
Deborah Darlene Fields (Debbie) 65,a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away peacefully on January16,2022 at her home, surrounded by family after a long battle with cancer. She was born on December 25,1956 to Claude and Wilma Hester. She worked for American Uniform Co. For 15+ years until their doors shut. She loved her grandchildren and enjoyed taking care of them....
Tonya Yevette Ledford
Jan 16, 2022
Tonya Ledford, age 47 of Cleveland, departed this life on Sunday, January 16, 2022 at her residence. Born on May 26, 1974, she was a native and lifelong resident of Bradley County. She was preceded in death by her father, James Larry Ledford, Sr. and brother, James Larry Ledford, Jr. Left behind to cherish her memory are her son, Jonathan...
Arthur Butch Brooks
Jan 16, 2022
Arthur “Butch” Brooks, 65, went home to be with the Lord on January 16, 2022. Butch was preceded in death by his father, Arthur Brooks, Jr. He leaves behind his mother, Mary Brooks; his sons, Jerry and Terry Brooks; daughter, Salina Brooks; partner, Kathy Williams; brother Johnny Brooks; sisters, Judy Burger (Junior), Vicky Shelton, and Peggy Brooks; and several grandchildren,...
James Wallace Collier
Jan 16, 2022
James Wallace Collier, 49, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away January 16, 2022, at a local hospital. Born October 6, 1972, to the late Charles W. Collier and Reta M. Collier. He was of the Baptist faith. James was a loving husband and wonderful father who loved helping others every chance he could. A man who could shine...
Dr. Harold Ray Cooper Sr.
Jan 15, 2022
Dr. Harold Ray Cooper Sr. age 84, a resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away January 15, 2022, and entered his heavenly home with his Father; he has longed to be there. He was the Pastor of Old Pathway Baptist Church for the past 52 years, and he loved his church family dearly. He received a Doctorate from the North Carolina...
Homer Lee Goins
Jan 15, 2022
Homer Lee Goins of Chattanooga, Tennessee received his heavenly reward on January 15, 2022. Homer was born in Cleveland, Tennessee on November 28, 1935, to the late Creed and Vennie Rayfield Goins. He grew up in the East Cleveland area and graduated from Bradley High School. After high school, he served in the United States Army. Homer lived most of...
James Arlen Meeks
Jan 15, 2022
James “Jimmy” Meeks, Jr., 77, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away on January 15, 2022. He was born on April 9, 1944, to the late James and Ruth Meeks. Jimmy was an Army veteran and loved the military. He enjoyed gathering around the table with friends and family and loved a free meal or a good bargain. He...
Sharlene Bunch
Jan 14, 2022
Sharlene Bunch, 66, of Cleveland, TN, passed away January 14, 2022. Born November 29, 1955, to the late Willie Lee Wooden and Cora Wooden. She was of the Southern Baptist faith and loved taking care of her grandkids, going camping, riding to the mountains, fishing, outdoor activities, and Cherokee. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by...
Charles Dallas Twigg
Jan 14, 2022
Charles Dallas Twigg, 77, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away peacefully on Friday morning, January 14, 2022. He was born in Abilene, Texas on June 19, 1944. He lived most of his life in Rockford, Illinois. He was preceded in death by his dad, Merte C. Twigg; mom, Margaret G. Clacyssens; and sister, Connie James. He lived in Cleveland for the...
Darius Terrill Finnell
Jan 13, 2022
Darius Terrill Finnell, 52, of Nolensville, TN passed peacefully surrounded by his family on January 13, 2022. He was born on August 16, 1969 in Cleveland, TN to Louis and Deloris Finnell. Darius loved being out on the lake, his Camaro ZL 1, traveling, watching his girls play sports, and fixing anything and everything. He was “The Ultimate Handyman.” Above...
Clifford Ray Shannon
Jan 13, 2022
Obituary: Clifford Ray Shannon, 64 of Old Fort, TN left his earthly home for his heavenly home on January 13, 2022. He was a member of Liberty Baptist Church. He was an avid dirt track and Nascar fan. Though he had many talents most of his life was spent as a truck driver. Before retiring he worked at Apple Valley...
Van Kelly
Jan 13, 2022
Van “Chip” Kelly, 73, died on Thursday, January 13, 2022, with his second family by his side for his entire battle. Chip was a graduate of McCallie School and an Army veteran. He worked for Lilly and McCall for many years. He is preceded in death by his parents, Van, Sr. and Elizabeth Kelly; and his wife, Sherida Kelly. He...
Michell Hodge
Jan 13, 2022
Michell Hodge, 47 passed away at Tennova Hospital Jan 13, 2022. She graduated from Murray County High School in the class of 1992. She enjoyed hiking and camping with her children and had a passion for art. She created an art exhibition for the Cleveland Public Library. She is survived by her husband, Jeff Hodge, her son, Michael Hodge, her...
Nicolette S. Boucher
Jan 13, 2022
Nicolette Sally Boucher, 68, of Hixson, TN, passed away January 13, 2022, at her residence. Born July 27, 1953, to the late Armand &Georgia Boucher in Louisville, KY and of the Christian faith. She was a loving mother, had a big heart, strong willed, caretaker, and a friend to all. Nicolette was an animal lover. Survived by her son, James...
Ivan Eugene Fisher
Jan 13, 2022
Ivan Eugene Fisher, 63, of Taylorsville, Kentucky passed away on Thursday, January 13, 2022. Ivan was born on April 13, 1958 in McMinn County to the late Otis and Mary Fisher. Until moving to Taylorsville Ivan attended Englewood Church of God. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Cecil Fisher, and Ronald Fisher. He leaves...
Bobby Joe Clayton
Jan 12, 2022
Bobby Joe Clayton, 57, of Niota, Tennessee passed away on Wednesday, January 12, 2022. Bobby was born to the late Mack and Johnnie Marie Clayton on June 21, 1964 in Athens, Tennessee. He loved spending time with his great niece and nephew and was a friend to all who knew him. Along with his parents Bobby was preceded in death...
Angie L. Goodwill
Jan 12, 2022
Angie Lawson Goodwill, 56, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN quietly and painlessly stepped into Heaven on Wednesday morning, January 12, 2022. She was born in Cleveland on March 20, 1965. Angie was a member of the First Baptist Church and also attended The Mission Cleveland Parish. She was a 1983 graduate of Cleveland High School and went on to...
