Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Macie Lily Johnson
Dec 30, 2021
Macie Lily Johnson, 95, of Cleveland, TN passed away on December 30, 2021. She was born to the late Sheridan and Robbie Patterson. She worked as a Rosie Riveter during World War II as a young girl at a Boeing factory in Marietta, GA, as a waitress at several restaurants in Cleveland for many years, and then her and her...
Thomas Carl Dodd
Dec 30, 2021
Thomas Carl Dodd, 64, a resident of Etowah passed away on Thursday morning, December 30, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Cleveland, TN on December 22, 1957 a son of the late Samuel & Willie Dodd. Thomas loves cruising around and listening to music, but the most important to him was spending time with...
Claude Edgar Mccormick Jr.
Dec 30, 2021
Claude Edgar “Brub” McCormick Jr., 67, of Cleveland, TN passed away on December 30, 2021. He was born on March 22, 1954 to the late Claude Edgar McCormick Sr. and Mamie Sue Bradshaw McCormick. Claude was a lifelong resident of Cleveland. He loved cars and playing cards-especially poker. Above all, he was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather....
Ralph Eagle Jr.
Dec 30, 2021
Ralph Eagle Jr., age 76, of Ootlewah, TN, was called to his everlasting home on Thursday, December 30, 2021. Ralph was a lifelong resident of the Chattanooga area. He was well known in the truck driving community. Ralph was preceded in death and welcomed into heaven with open arms by by his father, Ralph Eagle Sr; mother, Bessie Keller Piper...
Brian Ray Fields
Dec 29, 2021
Brian Ray "Tripp" Fields, 33, of Harrison, TN passed this week. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Edd Fields and Teresa Ann (Knowlan) Fields, his grandparents, Charles Ray Knowlan, Cletus Fields and "Cris" Fields. He is survived by his sister, Terra Ann (Fields) Bryson, brother-in-law, Richard David Bryson II, 4 Nieces and one nephew. Brian loved music,...
Sharon K. Sowers
Dec 29, 2021
Sharon Sowers, age 55, after a long struggle with multiple illnesses, passed away in her home alongside her family in Chattanooga, TN on 12/29/21. She was born in Chattanooga and resided there throughout her life. Sharon loved reading, art, and music. She worked in administration at Conagra for many years. Family remembers her as being free spirited and kind and...
Jeffery John Nunes, Jr.
Dec 29, 2021
Jeffery John Nunes, Jr. age 31 of Cleveland, departed this life on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at Tennova Healthcare. Born on June 14, 1990 in Hayward, California, he spent the last 22 years in Tennessee and attended Center of Hope Baptist Church. He enjoyed fishing, working on cars, and spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by...
Nicole Crystal Gillenwater
Dec 29, 2021
Nicole Crystal Gillenwater, 26, a resident of Powder Springs, GA passed away on December 29, 2021 in Lafayette, TN. She was born in Atlanta, GA on December 19, 1995. She is preceded in death by her father Vernon William Gillenwater. She leaves behind to cherish her memory her mother Edith Pearl Gillenwater, dad Victor Allen Gillenwater, two brothers Anthony Wayne...
Patricia Louise "Pat" Robertson
Dec 28, 2021
Patricia Louise “Pat” Robertson, 68, a lifelong resident of Athens, TN passed away on Tuesday morning, December 28, 2021 in a Knoxville hospital. She was born in Athens, TN on November 3, 1953 a daughter of the late Archie & Dorothy Carroll. Pat was a member of McMahan Calvary Baptist Church. She enjoyed shopping, traveling, eating out but most of...
Vance Stephen Foster
Dec 28, 2021
Vance Stephen Foster passed away on December 28, 2021. He was born on December 19, 1964 in Cleveland, Tennessee. He was a lifelong resident of Bradley County. A memorial gathering of friends and family will be on Friday, January 7, 2022 at The Cleveland Chapel of Companion Funeral Home from 5:00pm – 7:00pm. You are invited to share a personal...
Leon Keith Smith
Dec 28, 2021
Leon Keith Smith, 63, of Birchwood, TN, Ducktown, TN, and Dublin, GA passed away on December 28, 2021. He was born on June 3, 1958 in Macon, GA to the late Claude Leon Smith and Wynelle Mimbs Smith. Keith’s true passion in his life was his faith in his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He was a devoted man of...
Dortha Lawrence
Dec 27, 2021
Dortha Lawrence, age 73, a resident of Sweetwater, TN passed away on December 27, 2021 at 7:50 p.m. in a local hospital. She was born in Anniston, AL on August 8, 1948. She was preceded in death with her husband Lonnie Lawrence Sr., her parents Russell and Mary Brooks and sisters Betty, Evelyn, and Mary. Dortha leaves behind to cherish...
Grady Rayford Pittman
Dec 27, 2021
Grady Rayford Pittman, age 78, of Harrison, TN, was called to his everlasting home on Monday, December 27, 2021. Grady was a lifelong resident of the Chattanooga area. He was well known in the truck repair industry in Chattanooga, until his retirement at Quality Carriers. Grady was a member of Christ First Church and an Ordained Minister since 1983. Grady...
Eric Shorty Ricks
Dec 26, 2021
Eric Shorty Ricks “Big E”, 43, of Cleveland, TN passed away on December 26, 2021. He was born on April 1, 1978 in New Orleans, LA. “Big E,” as he was known to many, was a gifted musician and loved music. He had a infectious personality and was loved by all who knew him. He enjoyed helping people and volunteering...
Shirley Jean Skelton
Dec 26, 2021
Shirley Skelton, age 71, of Cleveland, departed this life on Sunday, December 26, 2021 at Tennova Healthcare. Born on January 18, 1950 to the late J.P. and Mildren Carver, she was a native and lifelong resident of Bradley County and attended Bradley North Church of Christ. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Carolyn...
Bobby Joe Jenkins
Dec 25, 2021
Bobby Joe Jenkins, 76, of Ringgold, GA passed away on December 25th, 2021. He was born on Junly 3, 1945. A fellow that will be missed and was loved by many. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, daughter Blair Williams, siblings: William Roy-brother Dewayne -brother Connie -sister ; grandchildren: Ryleigh Ellis, Hudson Williams, Alyssa Ellis, and Jackson Williams; great...
Katrina Voncelle Spears
Dec 24, 2021
Katrina Voncelle Spears, 51, passed away on December 24, 2021 at the local hospital. Katrina was a nurse at Bradley Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center since 2007 and previously worked at Bradley Memorial Hospital and several nursing facilities in the area. She was preceded in death by her mother Daisy Mae Spears. She leaves behind her two daughters, Brittany Bonner and...
Judy Geneva Parks
Dec 23, 2021
Judy Cross Parks, age 61 of Cleveland, departed this life on Thursday, December 23, 2021 at her residence. Born on May 9, 1960 in Clearwater, Florida ; she spent a majority of her life in Bradley County and was a member of First United Pentecostal Church. She was a loving lady with a big heart and enjoyed cooking and most...
Bobby Jean Smith
Dec 23, 2021
Bobbie Jean Smith, 86, a resident of Riceville, TN passed away on Thursday, December 23, 2021 in a local hospital. She was born in Sweetwater, TN on September 25, 1935 a daughter of the late Homer & Hazel Burnette. She was of the Baptist faith. Bobbie enjoyed sewing, reading and caring for her dogs whom she loved very much. In...
Isabell "Bell" Ash Enriques Rush
Dec 23, 2021
Isabell “Bell” Ash Enriques Rush passed quietly from this life to meet her Lord & Savior Jesus Christ face to face and receive her promise of eternal life on Thursday, December 23, 2021 surrounded by her family on the beloved family farm in Ocoee. She was born in the Chestuee Community a daughter of the late Fate and Julia Kinser...
