Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Barbara Ann Bowling Murphy
Nov 17, 2021
Barbara Ann Bowling Murphy, 79 of Rockwood, TN passed away on November 17, 2021 at Roane Medical Center in Harriman, TN. She was born in Harriman, TN on February 8, 1942 a daughter of the late James Howard Bowling of Harriman TN and Carlene Ogle Thompson of Rockledge Fla. Barbara was a lifelong resident of Harriman. She grew up in...
Larry Thomas Hyde
Nov 17, 2021
Larry Hyde, age 70 of Delano, departed this life on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at Tennova Healthcare in Cleveland. Born on March 16, 1951 in McCaysville, Georgia, he spent a majority of his life in Cleveland and Polk County and attended East Etowah First Church of God. He retired from Peyton’s and enjoyed fishing, camping, playing guitar, praising the Lord...
William David Smith
Nov 17, 2021
William (Bill) David Smith, 88, died on November 17, 2021. Bill graduated from Bradley Central High School and the University of Tennessee then spent 4 years in the Navy serving in San Diego, California and Kodiak, Alaska. His early business career was in Human Resources with companies in Knoxville, Nashville, Humbolt, and Chattanooga, Tennessee. Later he was with H &R...
Charles Joseph Wilson Sanders
Nov 16, 2021
Charles Joseph Wilson Sanders, 54, passed away November 16, 2021. He enjoyed spending time with his friends and truck driving. He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles Sanders and Juanita Sanders Warren. Survived by his son, Cody Anderson; daughter, Kayla Sanders; siblings, Charles Christopher Sanders (Billie Sue), Kim Sanders Cody (Tim); nephew, Zach Hodge; niece, Lauren Sanders Williams.
Edward Olin Mccartney
Nov 16, 2021
Edward Olin McCartney, 83, met his heavenly reward on November 16, 2021, after a long battle with lymphoma in Cleveland, TN. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Nancy L. McCartney of Cleveland, TN, his four children: Erin (Stephen) Hattabaugh of Cleveland, TN, Sue (Leif) Olson of Oregon, WI, Kristen (Bill) McCartney-Bulmer of Tudhoe, England and Patrick (Lais)...
Ethel May Sweet
Nov 16, 2021
Ethel May Sweet of Sweetwater, TN passed away on Tuesday, November 16, 2021. Ethel was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved to fish, go camping, and spend time with her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her son, Billy Gene Sweet; daughter, Sandra May Harman; her parents, Doc and Eula May Gollihar; grandsons, Kenny Martin...
Rabin Elliott Tilson
Nov 15, 2021
Rabin Elliott Tilson, 83, of Cleveland, TN departed this life on November 15, 2021 surrounded by his family. He is now in the prescence of Jesus “touring that city” that he always sung about. He was born on December 5, 1937 to the late Jesse Clifford and Beulah Mae Tilson. Rabin was an avid Tennessee Vols and Atlanta Braves fan....
Doris Jean Dutton
Nov 15, 2021
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou...
Paul Travis Blankenship
Nov 15, 2021
Paul Travis Blankenship, 46, of Etowah passed away on Monday, November 15, 2021. Travis was born on January 7, 1975, in West Virginia to Paul Blankenship and Naomi Williams. He enjoyed cars, being outdoors, making people laugh, gunnin beers, and spending time with his family and friends Travis was Preceded in death by his mother, Naomi Williams; stepfather, Gene Stamper;...
Frank Anthony Burgireno
Nov 15, 2021
Frank Anthony Burgireno Sr. age 79, stepped into Glory on Monday, November 15, 2021 in Chattanooga, TN. He was born November 19, 1941, to the late Mary Anna Burgireno and John Anthony Burgireno, Sr. in Milwaukee, WI. He is survived by four children; Frank Anthony “Tony” Burgireno Jr. (Wendy) of Knoxville, TN; Tracy Jean Burgireno Woods (Leon) of Dardanelle, AR;...
Doris Mae Boring
Nov 15, 2021
Heavens gates are open wide and the angels are rejoicing as Doris Mae Adams Boring joined the saints on November 15, 2021. Doris Boring was a loving wife, a Christian mother of five children, a grandmother, great-grandmother, and a true friend to many. She was an active member of the Philadelphia Baptist Church in Chattanooga, and played the organ for...
Ruth Burnette
Nov 14, 2021
Ruth Lee Burnette, 93, of Ocoee, TN passed away on November 14, 2021. She was born on October 18, 1928 to the late Jess and Alice Randolph. Ruth was a gifted seamstress and she loved working in her flower garden. She also enjoyed fishing, swimming, and being outside. Those who knew Ruth, know that she kept a very clean house...
Barbara Jean "Tootsie" Akins
Nov 14, 2021
Barbara Jean “Tootie” Akins passed away on Sunday, November 14, 2021 She was born on October 7, 1937 to the late Warren G. “Big Boy” and Pauline Beard, and was a lifelong resident of Benton. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Kenneth Akins; three brothers, Jeffrey, Jimmy Randall, and Don Beard;...
Brenda Dean Howard
Nov 14, 2021
Brenda Dean Howard, 63, passed away on November 14, 2021, surrounded by her family. Born December 7, 1957, to the late Lawrence and Georgia Sergent in Cincinnati, Ohio. Brenda was of the Baptist faith and loved decorating. She saw the best in everyone and loved spending time with her grandchildren. Brenda always had a positive attitude and was a happy...
Mark Parris
Nov 14, 2021
Mark William Parris September 9, 1956 – November 14, 2021 Anyone who was lucky enough to know Mark Parris knows he could do anything he tried. Born to Doris Charlene Lacy and William Claude Parris in Chattanooga, Tennessee on September 9, 1956, he came into this world with a love of nature, hunting, and fishing. As a boy, he spent...
Jere Raymond Daniel
Nov 14, 2021
Jere Raymond Daniel, 62, of Cleveland, TN, went to be home with the Lord on Sunday, November 14th. He graduated from Central High School, Class of 1978. Jere will be remembered for his enormous smile, sense of humor, and generous heart. He loved his family and friends, UT football, and golfing with his buddies. He was loved by everyone that...
Louise Mcmillan Aikin Russell
Nov 13, 2021
Louise McMillan Aikin Russell was born on March 16, 1934 and died November 13, 2021. Her parents were Ella Louise McMillan and John Gaston Aikin III, from Stockton and Mobile AL. She graduated at age 17 from Murphy High School in Mobile, and went on to graduate from Southwestern at Memphis (now Rhodes College) with a Bachelor of Arts in...
May Ruth Hartman
Nov 13, 2021
May Ruth Hartman, 95, of Cleveland, TN passed away on November 13, 2021, just one day before what would have been the 69th wedding anniversary with her husband, Clarence. She was born on May 1, 1926 to the late William Kenneth and Jessie Ruth Stevenson. May Ruth loved flowers and gardening. She was gifted with a “green thumb.” Above all,...
Timothy Fred Sledge
Nov 13, 2021
Timothy Fred Sledge, 64, of Cleveland, TN passed away on November 13, 2021. He was born on December 3, 1956 in Cleveland, TN. Tim was a lifelong resident of this area. He loved collecting coins and Hot Wheels and was fascinated with old cars and attending car shows. He had a great sense of humor and was musically gifted. Tim...
Doris Patricia Rymer
Nov 13, 2021
Doris Patricia Rymer, 84, of Cleveland, TN passed away on November 13, 2021. She was born on May 18, 1937 to the late J.B. and Florence Poteet. Doris was a lifelong resident of this area and a faithful member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church. She grew up working on the farm and developed a strong work ethic. Doris retired from...
