Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
David Slack
Jan 15, 2025
David Lynn Slack, 72, of Englewood, TN passed away on January 15, 2025.
David was an avid UT fan. He also sang with several gospel quartets. When David wasn't cheering on the VOLS or singing, you could find him spending his downtime fishing.
Preceded in death by parents, Ray and Barbara Slack; and sister, Billie Cowart.
Survivors include...
Larry Duckett
Jan 15, 2025
Larry Eugene Duckett Sr. was born February 18, 1953 in Cleveland Tennessee. He passed away peacefully in his home on January 15, 2025.
Larry left behind a loving wife Cookie Duckett, daughter, Kristi Hannah, sons Keith Hannah, Travis Hannah, Stacey Hannah, Kevin Hannah, Dustin Duckett, Matthew Duckett, Stevie Duckett, and Eugene Duckett.Also his siblings, sister Betty Jean Russell and...
Lois A. Harbison
Jan 14, 2025
Lois Ann Harbison of Harrison, TN, passed away on January 14, 2025, at the age of 91. Throughout her life, she was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother. She was a faithful member of Bayside Baptist Church. She was passionate about life.
Preceding her in death were her husband Bill Harbison and her parents Fred and Edith Smith.
Survivors include her sons...
Dan Sprague
Jan 14, 2025
Daniel Keith Sprague, 77, passed away on January 14, 2025. He was born on May 23, 1947 to the late Lincoln and Veronica Sprague in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Daniel was honored to serve in the United States Navy for over 23 years. He enjoyed waterskiing, fishing, and leisure boat rides. Daniel was always excited to tell about the history of the antiques...
Helen Garland
Jan 14, 2025
Helen Garland,71, of Cleveland went to be with her Lord on the morning of January 14, 2025, while at her home surrounded by those she loved.
Helen was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who leaves behind a legacy of love that her family will carry with them always. Helen was happiest when surrounded by family, especially her eight grandchildren and...
Sherry Carlton
Jan 12, 2025
Sherry Dean Carlton, 77, passed away January 12, 2025, at Signature Health Care of Cleveland. A daughter of the late Carmack and Alma Carlton, Sherry was born February 11, 1948.
A lifelong resident of Charleston, TN, Sherry graduated from Charleston High School, where she enjoyed playing basketball. Her love of sports would continue throughout her life. After graduating she began her...
Richard Sullivan
Jan 12, 2025
Richard Sullivan, age 67, passed away on January 12, 2025. Born in Cleveland, Tennessee, to William and Pauline Sullivan, Richard spent his life enjoying the open road as an avid motorcyclist, always embracing adventure. Richard is survived by his siblings, Donnie Sullivan and Linda Sullivan. He is also survived by is son, Josh and grandson Joshua.
In accordance with Richard's wishes,...
Donald Hickman
Jan 12, 2025
Donald (Ducky) Hickman Jr 53 of Madisonville, Tn went home peacefully surrounded by his family on January 12th 2025. Don was Born February 1,1971. Don was proceeded in death by his father, Donald Hickman Sr. - Granddaughter Madilyn Moore - brother Tim Hickman and sister Tonia Boles. He is survived by his children Derek Hickman, Micheal Day, Emmalee Moore, Devin...
Rod McClelland
Jan 12, 2025
Rod McClelland, 78, passed away unexpectedly on January 12, 2025, with his wife by his side. He was born on October 3, 1946, to the late Charles S. Lagree McClelland and Ruth Stringer Groff.
Rod was a graduate and an avid fan of Ole Miss University. After graduating, he began his career working with Xerox, ADP, and others. During his lifetime,...
Caroline Dorman
Jan 12, 2025
Caroline Vermell Tuten Dorman, born on February 9, 1953, in Columbia, South Carolina, passed away on January 12, 2025, in Evensville, Tennessee. Caroline was a beloved member of her family, known for her warmth and dedication.
She is survived by her devoted spouse of 50 years James Dorman, and their children: Dennis Dorman, Ladonna Barnette, Marsha Steichen, Mary Alderman, Wayne Dorman,...
Betty Hair
Jan 12, 2025
Betty Jo Hair passed away January 12, 2025 at the age of 88. Betty was born September 10, 1935 in Cleveland, TN to Sam and Tootsie Lyle. Betty was a loving, wife, mother and grandmother that loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She enjoyed life and lived life to its fullest. Betty was a generous person that...
Sylvia Craig
Jan 12, 2025
Sylvia Craig, 80, of Ooltewah Tennessee, passed away on January 12, 2025 surrounded by her loving family.
Sylvia was of the baptist faith and found joy in life's simple pleasures. She loved day trips, camping, fishing, cooking, and collecting recipes. Her warm heart and boundless energy touched the lives of everyone who knew her.
Over the years, Sylvia built a rich and...
Janice Murray
Jan 12, 2025
Janice Ann Murray, 74, of Cleveland, TN passed away on January 12, 2025. She was born on February 1, 1950 to the late Wallace and Alice Harden. She loved gardening, flowers, she enjoyed taking trips with her sister. No matter what she was going through, she was always thinking of others first. "I'm fine, but how are you?"
In addition to...
Brenda Chastain
Jan 11, 2025
Brenda Faye Chastain, age 78, of Charleston, TN., passed away Saturday, January 11th, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Waynesville, North Carolina to James T. and Grace McElrath.
She was an LPN for many years and then an RN for several more years, until her retirement in 2000. Brenda was an amazing quilter and won several...
Raymond Goins
Jan 11, 2025
Johnny Raymond Goins, 84, a resident of Cleveland, TN went home to be with his Lord and Savior, in the early morning of January 11, 2025 at Etowah Healthcare Facility in Etowah, Tennessee where he became a resident almost 2 years ago, after the passing of his loving wife. He lived a long life. He outlived his wife of almost...
Arnold Humbard
Jan 11, 2025
Arnold Virgil Lee Humbard (Boxcar), 81, of Cleveland, died Saturday morning at home surrounded by his family. For almost 61 years, he shared his life with Nancy. His deep love for his wife, family, little sister and friends was shown in his sacrificial living.
Arnold taught us not just about mechanics and other things but about perseverance, having fun, dedication and...
Thomas Sanders
Jan 11, 2025
Thomas A. Sanders, 64, of Spring City, TN went to be with the Lord on January 11, 2025 with his wife by his side. Tom was of the Baptist faith. He loved the Lord and was dedicated to studying his Bible daily.
Tom was a kind, loving and humble man who never met a stranger. He was an accomplished...
Albert Nunnery
Jan 11, 2025
Albert "Al" Nunnery, 75, passed away on January 11, 2025, in Dayton, Tennessee.
Al was born on June 13, 1949, in Prestonsburg, Kentucky, to Albert and Ovie Pennington Nunnery. He graduated from Greenbrier Military School in 1967 and briefly served in the Army before embarking on a lifelong career as a truck driver. Over more than four decades, Al worked for...
Margaret Jenkins
Jan 10, 2025
Margaret Juanita Jenkins, 82, of Cleveland, TN passed away on January 10, 2025. She was born on May 7, 1942 to the late Paul and Katie Trew.
Margaret was employed with the City of Cleveland Public Works Department for more than 25 years. She loved spending time and traveling with her late husband Chester.
In addition to her mother and father, she...
Sheila Lynn
Jan 10, 2025
In Loving Memory
Sheila Renee' Denton Lynn
November 11, 1954 - January 10, 2025
Sheila Renee' Denton Lynn, 70, of Cleveland, Tennessee, went to be the Lord on Friday, January 10, 2025.
Sheila Lynn was a devoted believer in the Lord and placed her faith at the center of her life. She cherished her husband, Donnie, with all her heart. They met in her...
