Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Sally Ann Wade
Jan 6, 2022
Sally Ann Wade, 66, of Tunnel Hill, GA, passed away on January 6, 2022, in Chattanooga, TN. Born February 28, 1955, to the late Gene and Ann Geralds in Roanoke, VA. She loved her grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her siblings, Sissy Bridges and Martha Young. Survived by her loving daughter, Terri (James)...
Donald Ray Yardley
Jan 6, 2022
Donald Ray Yardley, 57, of Cleveland, TN, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 6, 2022. He loved his family and especially his fur babies. His fiancé and the fur babies were his most loved possessions. He was the type of person who if you needed help, he would be there at the drop of a hat....
Kaci Lea-Ann Wright
Jan 6, 2022
Kaci Lea-Ann Wright, 41, ascended to Heaven to be with her lord and savior Jesus Christ on January 6, 2022. Kaci was the daughter of Eva Cassidy Wright and Larry Dale Wright. She had one sibling, Christopher Dale Wright, whom she loved greatly and counted as her best friend. She had a special place in her heart for her nephew,...
Edna Ione Hallmark
Jan 6, 2022
Edna Ione (Peanut) Salter Hallmark of McDonald,TN passed away Thursday January 6, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents R.V. and Elberta Salter of Tampa,FL: brother, Walter(Bud) and (Nelia) Salter of McDonald,TN; sons, Greg Hallmark of Virginia and Dale Hallmark of Florida. Left behind to cherish memories are brother, T.J. (Babe) and (Norma) Salter of Tampa, FL; cousin,...
Alvin J. Silvers
Jan 5, 2022
Alvin J. Silvers, 78, of Cleveland, TN passed away on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at his home. He was born in Dalton, GA on August 27, 1943, a son of the late Jessie and Myrtle Silvers. He worked as a heavy equipment mechanic for various companies until he retired. He loved working on cars and always had a project going...
Ricky Lee Tillman Gibson
Jan 5, 2022
Ricky Lee Tillman Gibson, 65, of Fort Myers, Florida passed away after an extended illness at home on Wednesday, January 5 with his wife and son by his side. He was born in Sevier County, Tennessee on April 4, 1956 to the late Roy Lee Gibson and Rita Mitchell. He served in the United States Army from 1974-1977. He was...
Billy Joe Welch
Jan 4, 2022
Billy Joe Welch, 65, of Sale Creek, TN passed away on January 4, 2022. He was born on February 1, 1956. Billy was a devoted son, husband, father and grandfather. He never met a stranger, He could talk the ears off of any that would listen. He was loved and admired by many. Some even called him papaw...not because of...
Willie Hammontree
Jan 4, 2022
"Willie" passed away on January 4, 2022 in Chattanooga TN. He was born in Bristol Virginia to William and Helen Hammontree on March 10, 1943. He served in the United States Navy as an Electrician's Mate achieving the rank of Petty Officer Third Class. After serving 4 years, he was honorably discharged and returned to the the Chattanooga area. He...
Marvin Dean Lunsford
Jan 3, 2022
Marvin Dean Lunsford, 72, went to be with the Lord on January 3, 2022. He was born on October 6, 1949 in Athens, Tennessee to the late Mae and Luke Lunsford. He was a lifelong resident of McMinn County. Marvin worked for Athens Furniture Company until the company closed. He enjoyed fishing, Gardening, and working with his hands. He loved...
Patrica Ann Jones Womac
Jan 3, 2022
Patricia Jones Womac, age 70 of Benton, departed this life on Monday, January 3, 2022 at her home. Born on May 26, 1951 to the late James and Audie Jones, she was a native and lifelong resident of Polk County and was of the Baptist faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her granddaughters, Crystal...
Nancy Jean Gates
Jan 3, 2022
Nancy Jean Gates, 69, lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away January 3, 2022, at her residence surround by her family. She was born May 1, 1952, to Cyrus and Clemmie Buckner and of the Baptist faith. Nancy loved her family with her whole heart and will be greatly missed. She loved to paint flowers and miscellaneous pictures. Nancy loved...
Glen C. Davis
Jan 3, 2022
Glen C. Davis, 85, a resident of Decatur, TN passed away on Monday morning, January 3, 2022 in an Athens hospital. He was born in Decatur, TN on June 18, 1936 a son of the late Herman & Oma Davis. He was of the Christian faith and attended Walnut Grove Baptist Church. Glen worked as a Forman building Disney World....
Donna Davis
Jan 1, 2022
Donna Davis Jones, 69 of Cleveland gained her angel wings on 1/1/2022 at home surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her parents Jr Davis and Clara Calfee Davis , her daughter Candace Dawn Jones and one sister Polly Sue Etheridge. She is survived by 2- daughters Tabetha Forgey (Danny Ramsey) and Lisa Snodgrass (Jeff). 5- grandchildren...
Achilles Michael Orr
Dec 31, 2021
Achilles Orr, age 16, got his heavenly wings on Friday, December 31, 2021. Born on August 12, 2005 he was a native and lifelong resident of Cleveland. Achilles was so special, that whoever met he would never forget him. He had a gleaming personality that everyone liked. He was mommy’s best friend; daddy’s punkin, and bubby’s arguing buddy. Left behind...
Randal Lee Stephens
Dec 31, 2021
Randal Lee Stephens, 38, resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away December 31, 2021. He was born in Memphis, TN, and of the Christian faith. Randal had a smile & contagious laugh, saying a lot with few words. There was no fear of anything, including going to Heaven. He was active in the church men’s group. Randal love fishing, traveling, collecting...
Doris Ann Williams
Dec 31, 2021
Doris Ann Williams, 84, a resident of Englewood, TN passed on December 31, 2021. She was born on March 31, 1937 to the late Harry and Nina Hicks. Doris was a lifelong resident of McMinn county. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her loving husband of 59 years, Wayne L. Williams. Doris leaves behind to cherish...
Carol June Walker Pippenger
Dec 31, 2021
Carol June Walker Pippenger, 83, passed away at a family residence, December 31st, 2021. She was born in Athens, TN. She was a 1956 graduate of McMinn County High School. She moved to Cleveland, TN to begin working at Carroll Printing Company in 1957 where she worked until February 2018. She and her husband Ralph enjoyed following their sons’ sports...
Terri Renee Moore
Dec 31, 2021
March 18,1968- December 31,2021 Terri Renee Moore, age 53, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away December 31st, 2021 at Tennova Heathcare after battling cancer. She was born on March 18, 1968 in Birmingham, Alabama. She leaves behind to cherish her memory and love her husband Dwayne Joseph Foster of Cleveland, Tennessee, son Joey Dale Whittington of Hayesville, North Carolina, daughters Patsy...
Jessie Ruth Cantrell
Dec 30, 2021
Jessie Ruth Cantrell, 64, of Soddy Daisy, TN, passed away on December 30, 2021. She was preceded in death by her soulmate, Steve Burrows; mother, Imogene Cambron; son, Little Ronnie James; and several brothers and sisters. To treasure her memory, she leaves her daughter, Jennifer St. Clair (Gary); grandson, Brandon Higgins; siblings: James Cambron (Lisa), Ricky Cambron, Lebron Cambron (Sydonna),...
Patricia A. Wallace
Dec 30, 2021
Patricia “Trish” A. Wallace, 53, made her entrance into the Mighty Kingdom of Heaven on December 30th, 2021, in Athens, TN. She was born April 10th,1968, in Bradley County Memorial Hospital. She was the daughter of Johnny Wallace, and Lyndia Ingram. She graduated from Bradley County High School in 1986. After high school Patricia began her first start at life....
