Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
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...
Dorothy Ruth Hyatt
Oct 4, 2021
Dorothy “Dottie” Ruth Hyatt, 90, of Cleveland, TN passed away on October 4, 2021. She was born on April 7, 1931 to the late Eugene and Ruth Hudson. Dottie loved to cook and spend time with her family-especially at Edisto Beach, SC. She also loved her furry family members, Sammy, Tori, and Kati. She was dearly loved and will be...
Judy Velle Hammonds
Oct 4, 2021
Judy Hammonds, 69, a resident of Athens, TN departed this life on October 4, 2021. She was born on June 8, 1952 in Norfolk, Virginia to the late Marvin and Geneva Hardy. Judy has lived in Tennessee for the last 26 years. She lived in South Florida for most her life and raised two children with her husband, Donald Hammonds....
Stephen Lee Collins Ii
Oct 4, 2021
Stephen Lee Collins II passed away October 4, 2021 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He was born June 5, 1977 in Buckhannon, West Virginia to the late Alana Patricia Collins and Stephen Lee Collins. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Albert and Mescal Stalnaker Collins and Shirley Williams; sister Jennifer and niece Brittany. Curious, talented, smart, passionate, creative, clever. These...
Helen Joyce Dantzler
Oct 4, 2021
Helen Joyce Dantzler, 89, of Cleveland, TN passed away on October 4, 2021. She was born on September 15, 1932 to the late Jess and Muncie Morrow. Joyce was a lifelong resident of this area and an active member of North Cleveland Baptist Church. She was a tremendous woman of God who loved her church and was known as a...
Brenda Kay Taylor
Oct 3, 2021
Brenda Kay Taylor, 61, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away October 3, 2021 at Residence Cleveland , Tennessee . She was born on July 5, 1960, in Cleveland, Tennessee to Joe and Jesse Taylor of Calhoun TN. formally of McDonald TN. She attended Bradley High School and had an Honorable Discharge from the United States Navy. Brenda loved Southern Gospel music,...
Donnie Lee Cantrell
Oct 3, 2021
Donnie Lee Cantrell, 61, of McDonald, TN passed away on October 3, 2021. He was born on July 24, 1960 to the late Glen and Mary Cantrell. Donnie loved horses, NASCAR and drag racing. In addition to his mother and father, he is preceded in death by his brother Jerry Cantrell and sister Judy Morrison. He leaves behind to cherish...
Bryan Roderick
Oct 3, 2021
Bryan Roderick, 36, a resident of Cleveland, TN departed this life on October 3, 2021. He was born on July 29, 1985 in Cleveland, TN to Rita Roderick and Doug Grissom. Bryan is preceded in death by his great-great grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. AC and Lula Melton; his great grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert and Catherine Roderick; his grandparents, James...
Austin Eugene Vance
Oct 2, 2021
Austin Eugene Vance Sr. age 71 of Cleveland TN. (previously of Calhoun Ga, passed away at his home from health complications with his family by his side. He enjoyed guns, cars, hunting and picking at people. He is survived by his daughter Kita (Tim) Krewson, sons, Austin Jr. (Bob) Vance, Arnold (Angela) Gillman, granddaughters, Karly Vance, Savannah Vance, grandsons, Dalton...
Joanna H. Lakey
Oct 2, 2021
On October 2, 2021, the World lost a beautiful soul. Joanna H Lakey 69, of Cleveland Tennessee was born on December 28th 1951. She was adopted by Cleveland Glover and Jeanette Glover of Charlottesville Virginia. She was a Marine Corp’s daughter and grew up living all over the World. She was preceded in death by her husband James Bovie Lakey....
Lisa Noelle Millsap
Oct 2, 2021
Lisa Noelle Millsap, 45, of Cleveland Tennessee, passed away October 2, 2021 at Tennova Healthcare - Cleveland, Tennessee . She was born on December 19, 1975, in Tampa, Florida to Gary and Charlotte Goode. Lisa was of the Baptist faith, she enjoyed being with family and friends, she was a music lover and an avid Florida Gators fan. Lisa is...
James Edward Burdick Sr.
Oct 2, 2021
James Edward Burdick Sr., 77, a resident of Etowah, TN departed this life on October 2, 2021. He was born on January 17, 1944 in Oswego, New York to the late Robert and Dorothy Burdick. James was an active member of New Zion Baptist Church in Athens, TN. He also served his country in the United States Navy. James was...
William Edwin Allison
Oct 2, 2021
William “Ed” Allison of Cleveland the love of my life went to be with our heavenly father on October 2, 2021. Ed passed with peace and grace in the presence of his family at a local hospital, due to Covid complications. He was 86, years young, born on September 12,1935. One of the things Ed enjoyed most was gathering with...
