Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Javier Giraldo
Oct 8, 2021
Javier Giraldo, 87, of Cleveland, TN, passed away Friday, October 8th, 2021, at his residence, accompanied by his family. He was born Francisco Javier Giraldo, on January 6th, 1934, in Pereira, Risaralda, Colombia, South America. He was the fourth oldest of sixteen brothers and sisters. Javier was preceded in death by his parents Jesus Maria and Rosa Elena Giraldo, and...
Roy Allen Breedlove
Oct 8, 2021
Roy Allen Breedlove, 73, passed away on October 8, 2021, at his residence. He was born December 20, 1947, in Chattanooga, TN, to the late Ezelle & Robert Breedlove and was of the Christian faith. Roy was a “mans man” and loved to work on things. He loved Big Orange football and America. A proud veteran who served in the...
Geneva Moore Broomfield
Oct 8, 2021
Geneva Moore Broomfield, 93, of Cleveland passed away on October 8 at her home. She was a member of Lebanon Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School for many years. She was also a teacher at Travena Elementary School. In addition to her parents, Garland and Mae Buchanan Moore, she was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years,...
Nancy Raby Sitzler
Oct 8, 2021
Nancy Raby Sitzler, 81 of Cleveland, TN passed away October 8, 2021. Rejoice, I am in my Heavenly Home! I was born in 1939 in Tellico Plains, Tennessee. I worked with the U.S. Forrest Service for 12 years; a manager with Tupperware for 31 years; an Avon lady for several years. I am preceded in death by my husband, James...
Judy Dianne Smith
Oct 8, 2021
Judy Dianne Perkins Smith, 77, born on February 1, 1944 a resident of Fort Oglethorpe, GA went home to be with the Lord on October 8, 2021. She was a member of Peach Orchard Baptist Church. Mom was a person who believed in life’s bright side. I know because she helped me to find it many times. She always considered...
Nancy Raby Sitzler
Oct 8, 2021
Nancy Raby Sitzler, 81 of Cleveland, TN passed away October 8, 2021. Rejoice, I am in my Heavenly Home! I was born in 1939 in Tellico Plains, Tennessee. I worked with the U.S. Forrest Service for 12 years; a manager with Tupperware for 31 years; an Avon lady for several years. I am preceded in death by my husband, James...
David Allan Byrd
Oct 7, 2021
David Allan Byrd 59, of Athens, TN passed away on Thursday, October 7, 2021. He was a Veteran of the 82nd Airborne Division. David was also a dedicated member of Eastanallee Baptist Church as well as a soccer coach and referee of the AYSO Soccer Region 612. David was preceded in death by his mother, Shirley Jean Tinsley; special friends,...
Barbara R. Clowers
Oct 7, 2021
Barbara Clowers, 88, of Cleveland, TN, passed away October 7, 2021, at a local hospital. Born March 11, 1933, to the late James & Edna Rogers in Riceville, TN. She was of the Christian faith and enjoyed gardening, cooking for her family, and Braves baseball. She dedicated her life to her family. In addition to her parents, she is preceded...
Ernest Genesco Miller
Oct 7, 2021
Ernest Genesco Miller, 75, passed away on October 7, 2021, at CHI Memorial Hospital. He was born in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. He resided in New Jersey before moving to Georgetown, TN, in 2005 after retiring. He worked for the NYSA-ILA for over 45 years--Maersk, Sealand being the last company. He is survived by his beloved wife, Barbara Miller, of...
Carl Makepeace
Oct 7, 2021
Carl Makepeace Died Oct 7th, 2021, in Cleveland TN, he was 57 years old. Carl was from the Florida Keys and recently moved to his 8.5 acres in Birchwood TN, where he was building his dream home. Carl loved cooking, motorcycles, strong man competition and telling stories, for those willing to sit through his LONG stories. Carl collected many of...
Russell Lillard Rouse Sr.
Oct 7, 2021
Russell Lillard Rouse Sr., 60, a longtime resident of Athens, TN passed away on Thursday, October 7, 2021 at his home. He was born in Neptune, NJ on November 8, 1960 a son of the late James & Mary Rouse. He was of the Pentecostal faith and a member of Miracle Deliverance Tabernacle. Russell enjoyed many hobbies but enjoyed spending...
Courtney Nicole Alvey Lowe
Oct 7, 2021
Courtney Nicole Lowe, 34, went to be with the Lord, October 7, 2021. She is preceded in death by her husband, Doyle Lowe; son, Allen Friddle; grandparents, Archie and Arlene Harden; and grandfather, David Alvey. Courtney is survived by her daughter, Cynthia Lowe; parents, William and Carol Alvey; brothers, Billy and Michael Alvey; grandparents, Wayne and Becky Evatt. A private...
Raymond C. Gates
Oct 6, 2021
Raymond C. Gates, Jr., 56, of Ooltewah, TN and Bunnell, FL passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 6, 2021, at Parkridge East Hospital in Chattanooga, TN after losing his battle to COVID under the care of Hospice of Chattanooga. Ray was born in Long Beach, California on October 28, 1964, to Raymond C. Gates Sr. and Mary E. Smith. On...
Donna Sue Millsaps Allison
Oct 6, 2021
Donna Millsaps Allison, age 58 of Birchwood, departed this life on Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at Tennova Healthcare in Cleveland. Born on June 6, 1963 in Cleveland, she was a lifelong resident of the Birchwood community and loved fishing, gardening, and spending time with family and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Marshall Millsaps, Sr.; sister, June...
Mary Ann Ragland
Oct 6, 2021
Mary Ann Ragland, 58, passed away on October 6th, 2021. She was a resident of Meigs County and lived in Decatur, TN. Mary was born on December 10th, 1962 in Syracuse NY. Besides spending time with her family and friends, Mary had a passion for being outdoors soaking up the sunshine and loving on the babies. She was a friend...
Nicholas R. Lapolla
Oct 5, 2021
Nicholas (Nick) R. Lapolla, 70, passed away from a long illness in his home Tuesday October 5th. He is survived by his wife of 16 years Linda Lapolla, his brother John Lapolla (Kim) of Michigan, nephew Jon Lapolla, niece Susie, sister Lisa (Lapolla) Torres (Luis) of Florida; niece Carina and nephew Juan; son Nicholas Lapolla (Julia) of PA and two...
Kathryn Mutka Spurgeon
Oct 5, 2021
Kathryn (Kate) Spurgeon, 38 of Ooltewah, TN left this earth peacefully on October 5, 2021. She was born July 9, 1983. Kate is survived byher husband Adam Spurgeon of Ooltewah, TN, mother Rita Mutka of Chattanooga Tn, Father Michael Mutka, Mother in law Catherine Spurgeon of Ooltewah TN, Sister Cherie(Keith)Miles of Montgomery al, Sister in law Brandy(Chris)Jones of Odenville Al...
Carol Withrow
Oct 5, 2021
On Tuesday, October 5, 2021 Carol left this earth to be in the presence of her Lord and Savior. Born 12/12/1951 in Dalton, GA, she was preceded in death by her parents Bobby and Imogene Petet Merritt of Ringgold GA and parents in love Paul and Joyce Massey Withrow of Cleveland TN. Carol was an entrepreneur who ran a successful...
Marshall H. Jones
Oct 4, 2021
Marshall Jones, 59, a resident of Decatur, TN passed away on October 4, 2021 at Starr Regional Hospital. He was born on October 12, 1961 in South Pittsburg, TN a son of the late Howard & Shelby Jones. He was an honorably discharged veteran of the United States Army. In addition, his parents, he is also preceded in death by...
Renea Hicks Zachary
Oct 4, 2021
Renea Hicks Zachary, age 48 of Cleveland, departed this life on Monday, October 4, 2021 at Tennova Healthcare of Cleveland. Born on September 21, 1973 in Bradenton, Florida, she spent the last 20 years in Bradley County, worked at Whirlpool the last 24 years, and attended Miracles in Actions Ministries where she served as Praise and Worship Leader. Renea was...
