Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Carl Regnar Lecroy, Jr.
Oct 21, 2021
Carl Regnar LeCroy, Jr., 60, of Cleveland, TN passed away surrounded by his loved ones on October 21st, 2021, at Tennova Hospital. He was born to parents Carl and Donna LeCroy on December 8th, 1960, in Cherry Point, NC and grew up in the St. Petersburg, FL area. He married the only love of his life, Sherry LeCroy on St....
Kathryn Swanger Prather
Oct 21, 2021
Kathryn Prather,88,of Rossville, Ga went to be with God Thursday Oct.21st.She is preceded in death by father ,George Swanger, two sisters Lavenia Butler and Lena Mae McCluskey, husband Clifford and granddaughter Cynthia (Sissy) Prather. She is survived by son and daughter in law Michael and Paulette Prather and son Richard Prather ,several nephews and nieces, 5 grandchildren , 20 great...
John David Morrow
Oct 20, 2021
John David Morrow, 66, lifelong resident of Athens, TN went home to be with Jesus October 20, 2021. He loved God and his family. He was the most loyal and forgiving person you would ever meet. David was an active member of Lakeview Baptist Church for many years. He retired from Tennessee College of Applied Technology. David is preceded in...
Joseph Carl Lowe
Oct 20, 2021
Joseph “Joey” Carl Lowe, 34, a lifelong resident of Athens, TN departed this life on October 20, 2021. He was born on January 2, 1987 to Jeff Sneed and Robin Garrison. Joey was preceded in death by his grandparents, Vesta Duckett, Mildred & L.H. Sneed; and his uncle, Larry Sneed. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his father, Jeff...
Peggy Flowers
Oct 20, 2021
Peggy Flowers passed away Wednesday, October 20, at her home. Peggy was a friend to everyone she met and leaves behind many friends to cherish her memory. She was always at her happiest when she was helping others; all it took was a phone call to put her into action. She was our Mom and Nanny, but many of our...
Charles Gerald Davidson Jr.
Oct 19, 2021
Dr. Charles “Dave” Gerald Davidson Jr., 67, of Madisonville, TN departed this life on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at home with his family surrounding him. He was born on November 11, 1953 in Copperhill, TN to Charlotte Davidson and the late Charles Gerald Davidson Sr. Dr. Davidson was an alumnus of the University of Tennessee Memphis. He was a retired...
Brandon Lee Perry
Oct 19, 2021
Brandon “Big Sexy” Perry, 29, of Cleveland, departed this life on Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2021, at Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga. Born on November 19, 1991 to Jennifer Perry, he was a native and lifelong resident of Bradley County and was a 2010 graduate of Bradley County High School. He was a member of Waterville Baptist Church and most recently...
Donna Larayne Hart
Oct 18, 2021
Donna Hart departed this life on October 18, 2021 and is rejoicing with her Savior in Heaven. She was born January 24, 1948 in Waterloo, Iowa to the late Don and Lorraine Hart of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Donna has lived in Tennessee since 2006. She lived in Albuquerque, New Mexico for most of her adult life. She was a treasured...
Johnny C. Hurst
Oct 18, 2021
Johnny C. Hurst, age 70, of Soddy Daisy, TN, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Monday, October 18, 2021. Born in Chattanooga, TN on April 21, 1951, Johnny was a son of the late Luke and Cecil Hurst. He proudly served in the United States Army. After his service, Johnny spent his time being a jack-of-all-trades, trying...
Asa C. Keller, Jr.
Oct 18, 2021
Asa Keller, Jr., 83, originally from Pittsburgh, PA, went to be with his Lord and Savior, October 18, 2021, at his residence, surrounded by his family. Born on January 19, 1938, to the late Asa and Margaret Keller and preceded in death by his granddaughter, Haley Keller. Asa was a Sunday School teacher of 34 years as well as an...
Lois Jean Horsley Egan
Oct 17, 2021
Lois Jean Horsley Egan, 67, passed away Sunday October 17, 2021, at her home after her 2 year battle with cancer. Lois was born July 15, 1954, in Whittier, California and attended El Rancho High School in Pico Rivera. She married the love of her life, John Egan, on August 9, 1975. She was a lover of all things in...
Becky Zoe George
Oct 17, 2021
Becky Zoe George, 57, a resident of Philadelphia, TN passed away on Sunday, October 17, 2021 in a Sweetwater hospital. She was born in Buckhannon, West Virginia. She enjoyed cooking and spending time with her family and especially her grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her father, Thomas Dunlavy. Becky leaves behind to cherish her memory her companion of...
Joel Bruce Smith
Oct 16, 2021
Joel Bruce “Smitty” Smith, 69 of Rossville Georgia, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on October 16th, 2021 after a short illness. Joel spent his early childhood in Pikeville TN and moved to North Georgia at age 10. He attended Lakeview High School and enlisted in the Air Force in 1970. He was a member of Abba’s...
Robert Earl Patterson
Oct 16, 2021
Rob Patterson, age 57 of Cleveland, departed this life on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at Tennova Healthcare of Cleveland. Born in Montana, he had spent the last 45 years in Bradley County, was a veteran of the United States Navy and was employed at Shaw Industries as an Information Technology Specialist. He was a Master Mason in the Charleston Lodge...
Susan Marie Hughes
Oct 16, 2021
Susan Marie Hughes, of McDonald, TN, was called home by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on the morning of October 16th. She is preceded in death by her father and mother, James and Margaret Scandrett. She leaves behind her children, Jennifer Tiefert and husband Brian of Leesburg, GA, and Jacob Hughes, of Lynchburg, VA, and her grandchildren, Jake Tiefert...
Sara (Sally) B. Lee
Oct 16, 2021
Sara (Sally) B. Lee, of Cleveland, TN entered this earth in Sweetwater, February 11, 1944, and departed October 16, 2021. She was retired from Bowater after many years of service. Sally loved spending time with her great niece, Tinsley. She was preceded in death by parents, John R. and Wilma Bradley of Sweetwater and loving husband, Russell Lee of Cleveland....
Shirley Joann Swafford Kyle
Oct 15, 2021
Shirley Joann Swafford Kyle, 81, departed this life on October 15, 2021. Born on June 15, 1940 to the late Pearl Roston Swafford and Annie Bell Eaton Swafford, she was a native and lifelong resident of Athens, TN. Shirley was a member of Meadow Fork Baptist Church and Parkway Baptist church. She was loved by her friends and family. Shirley...
Andrew Ernest Kelsay
Oct 15, 2021
Andrew Kelsay, age 64 of Chattanooga, departed this life on Friday, October 15, 2021 at the Hospice of Chattanooga Care Center. Born in East Ridge on June 2, 1957 to the late Virgil and Wilma Kelsay; he was a native and lifelong resident of Hamilton County and a member of Christ Unity Church. He operated Charles and Myrtle’s Coffee House...
Justin Wayne Cooper
Oct 15, 2021
Justin Wayne Cooper, 43, of Athens passed away on Friday, October 15, 2021. Justin was born on December 4, 1977 in Knoxville, Tennessee to Gary and Lois Cooper. Justin was preceded in death by his father, Gary Cooper. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his mother, Lois Cooper; his brother, Chris (Amber) Cooper; nieces and nephews, Brianne (Hugo) Briones,...
Dorothy Sue Knight Whaley
Oct 14, 2021
Dorothy Whaley age 77 of Decatur, departed this life on Thursday, October 14, 2021 at her residence. Born on September 29, 1944 in Cleveland, she spent the last 20 years in Meigs County and was of the Baptist faith. She was retired from Magic Chef (Now Whirlpool) and was avid NASCAR fan, and loved basketball, camping, fishing and spending time...
