Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Elizabeth Ann Harvell
Dec 16, 2021
Elizabeth Ann Harvell,66, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away, December 16, 2021. She was born September 13, 1955, to Carl and Dorothy Freeman. She was of the Pentecostal faith and loved bird watching, gardening, flowers, and spending time with her family. Elizabeth was a selfless, giving woman who always thought of others first. Preceded in death by her...
James Lynn Swafford
Dec 16, 2021
James Lynn Swafford, 65, a lifelong resident of McMinn County passed away on Thursday morning, December 16, 2021 in a Chattanooga hospital. He was born in Athens, TN on October 13, 1956. Lynn was of the Church of God faith and a member of Englewood Church of God where he loved working in the nursery. He was an avid fisherman,...
Shirley Faye Masingale Gibson
Dec 15, 2021
Shirley F. Masingale Gibson, 78, departed this earth for her heavenly home, surrounded by loved ones who will miss her so much. Anticipating her arrival was her husband of 54 years Robert G. Gibson of whom she married at 17 years old. Shirly was born in Cleveland, Tennessee to the late Austin and Allie Mae Ledford Masingale. She Worked at...
Roberta "Bobbie" Phelps (Moore)
Dec 15, 2021
Roberta “Bobbie” Phelps (Moore), age 75, Collegedale, TN passed away December 15th 2021 with her family by her side. Bobbie was born May 26th, 1946 in Fordingbridge, England to Robert Douglas Phelps and Gertrude Christina Phelps (Foyle) (Bickler). She grew up in Ringwood in the South Hampton County, England with her older brother Chester Elliot Phelps. Bobbie immigrated to the...
Kaye Jones
Dec 15, 2021
Kaye Jones, 81, a beloved wife, mother, sister, and grandmother, passed away, Wednesday, December 15, 2021, at her residence in Georgetown, TN. Mrs. Jones was born Mary Kaye Shirley on July 20, 1940, in Crossville, Alabama to her parents, Clifford and Nell Shirley. Kaye had an undying love and commitment to her husband, Gilbert Jones, whom she married in 1976....
Marie Mae Unger
Dec 15, 2021
Marie Mae Unger "Granny Marie" passed away peacefully at her home in the early morning hours on December 15, 2021 at the age of 77. She was born August 4, 1944 in Small Valley/ Halifax Pennsylvania. Preceded in death by her parents Monroe Franklin and Pauline Mae Corsnitz and a new born baby sister. She is lovingly remembered by her...
Donald Logan Ely
Dec 14, 2021
Donald Logan Ely, 83, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, December 14, 2021. He was born on December 4, 1938 in Lincoln, Illinois to the late Raymond and Bertha Ely. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his siblings, Raymond, Kenneth, Wanda, Clara, and Mabel. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his wife, Judith R....
Mrs. Willie Fandora Waters
Dec 14, 2021
Willie Fandora Waters (Granny), 69, of Cleveland, TN, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, December 14, 2021, at her residence. She was born April 11, 1952, to the late Oscar & Annie Smith of Cleveland, TN. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brothers, L.V. Smith and Arnold Vines; sisters Marie Smith and Nancy Vines. Survived by...
Danny Baker
Dec 13, 2021
Danny Baker, 66, of Athens, Tennessee passed away on Monday, December 13, 2021 at his home surrounded by family. He was born on October 17, 1955 to the late Taylor and Mandy Baker in Athens, Tennessee. Danny was a lifelong resident of Athens where most knew him as a wheeler and dealer. He had a passion for cars, trucks, and...
Darrell Ray Taylor
Dec 13, 2021
Darrell Taylor, age 57 of Cleveland, departed this life on Monday, December 12, 2021 at Tennova Healthcare. Born on July 18, 1964 to the late John and Judy Taylor, he spent a majority of his life in Salt Springs, Florida before moving to Bradley County twelve years ago, and was of the Baptist faith. Darrell loved fishing, fixing cars, riding...
Mikhail I Voytso
Dec 11, 2021
Mikhail I. Voytso, 59, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away on Saturday, December 11, 2021. Mikhail was born in Ukraine on November 17, 1962, to the late Ivan and Maria Voytso. Mikhail was a loving and dedicated husband, father, and grandfather. He enjoyed fishing, hockey, debating politics, vacationing at the beach, and spending time with his family and friends. He leaves...
Devenar Jean "Daphine" Wallin
Dec 11, 2021
Devenar Jean “Daphine” Wallin, 90, of Soddy Daisy, TN passed away on December 11, 2021. She was born on March 18, 1931 to the late Owen and Clara Brackett. Daphine was a faithful member of Daisy Church of Christ and a devoted Woman of God. She loved gardening with her flowers, knitting, shopping-especially for shoes, and her beloved cat, “Cotton...
Donald Ray Mcpherson
Dec 11, 2021
Donald Ray McPherson, 82, of Fresno CA, passed away on December 11, 2021, in his home in Ooltewah, TN. Born February 23, 1939, to the late Carley and Ruby McPherson in Corpus Cristi, TX. He was of the Anglican faith. Donald loved to go fishing, camping, working in his yard, spending time with family and friends, going to the casino,...
Ginger Evon Lance
Dec 10, 2021
Ginger Evon Lance, 71, of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away on Friday, December 12, 2021. Ginger was born on November 17, 1950, in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Vince Reagan and Amanda Tatum Reagan. Ginger loved to travel, take business ventures, and spend time with her family and friends, she was also a strong believer in Jesus. Along with her parents...
Stephen Kerr
Dec 10, 2021
Stephen Kerr, 73, of Old Fort, TN, passed away on December 10, 2021, at his residence. He was of the Baptist faith. He was born March 27, 1948, to the late Hazel Kerr and Jessie “June Bug” Kerr in Crandall, GA. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, his bull dogs, and extremely patient. He also enjoyed watching Western’s. In addition to...
Derek Alfred Steels
Dec 9, 2021
Surrounded by his family, Derek Steels passed away peacefully at his home in Cleveland on the evening of December 9, 2021 at the age of 87. Derek was born on May 5, 1934, in Peterborough, UK. He was a veteran of Her Majesty’s Royal Air Force (RAF) UK. Derek was retired after 40 years working in the construction industry in...
William Dewayne Vaught
Dec 9, 2021
William “Dewayne” Vaught, age 76, a resident of Cleveland, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 9, 2021, following a brief illness. He attended Westmore Church of God and was retired from Bowater. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Rosalia Vaught; brother, Donald Vaught; sisters, Louise Vaught and June Palmer He is survived by his wife of...
John Anthony Mcdowell
Dec 8, 2021
John Anthony “Tony” McDowell, 59, of Cleveland went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, December 8, 2021. Tony enjoyed gardening and encouraging others through card ministry. He was preceded in death by a brother Kevin Dunn, maternal grandparents Eugene and Erma McDowell of Maysville, KY. Survivors include his loving mother Rosie Dunn; sisters Patty...
Bertha Rayfield
Dec 8, 2021
Bertha Rayfield, 95, died on December 8, 2021. She was born on November 13, 1926, to Amos and Rachel Rayfield. She retired from Bowater as a plant nurse. She attended East Cleveland Baptist Church, and she loved her Lord and Savior very much. She went well above and beyond in her giving for the work of Christ. In addition to...
Brenda Jean Moore
Dec 8, 2021
Brenda Moore age 65 of Cleveland, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 8, 2021. She loved her grandchildren dearly and enjoyed spending every moment she could with them. She was a faithful and loving friend and was always there for them in their time of need. Despite her illness, she always had a smile on her...
