Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Fred A. Lowe, Jr.
Sep 24, 2021
Fred A. Lowe, Jr, 85, went to be with the Lord, Friday, September 24, 2021. He was preceded in death by his father Frederic Albert Lowe, Sr, mother Dorothy Albin Sawyer Lowe, and wife Marie Bright Lowe. Fred is survived by his children, Rick (Kim) Lowe, Lisa Rhea, Mary Anne (David) Neely, and Diane (Kyle) Turnham. Grandchildren, Alex (Sean) Thornton,...
Gene Payne
Sep 23, 2021
Gene Payne passed away September 23rd at age 95. He was born January 23, 1926, in Chattanooga, TN to Mose and Pearl Payne. He was a proud graduate of Chattanooga Central High School where he was a class officer and was an outstanding football player for the Purple Pounders. Upon graduation at age 18, Gene joined the U.S. Army and...
Donny Carroll Byers
Sep 23, 2021
Donny Byers, 62 of Cleveland, departed this life on Thursday, September 23, 2021 at his residence. Born on September 11, 1959 in Knoxville to the late Reverend James and Velma Smallin Byers, he lived the majority of his life in Bradley County and was an active member of Covenant Baptist Church. He loved working and singing in church, getting on...
Vera Scealf
Sep 23, 2021
Vera Scealf, 68, of Collegedale, TN, passed away September 23, 2021. She was born August 29,1953 to the late James & Lillian Dodd in Chattanooga, TN. Vera loved to crochet, draw, read, being outside, and camping. In addition to her parents, Vera is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Edward Scealf and brother Doug Dodd. Survived by her son...
Dennis Allen White
Sep 23, 2021
Dennis Allen White , 73 , of Cleveland , Tennessee passed away September 23, 2021 at Hospice Care Center Chattanooga , Tennessee . He was born on February 25, 1948 in Cleveland , Tennessee Left to cherish his memories are his loving wife and best friend Debra C White, daughters,Jenn, Brittny, and Chanel ,siblings Nadine Arms (Jerry), Wade White (Connie),...
Jennifer R. Raynor
Sep 23, 2021
On Thursday, September 23rd, 2021, Raylean Raynor, loving wife and mother, passed away at the age of 49. Raylean was born on October 16th, 1971, in Dayton, Ohio, to Raymond and Wanda Carroll. She was the youngest of six children. On October 27th, 1990, she married her heartbeat, Johnny Raynor. Together for 31 years, they raised five children, whom she...
John M. Brown
Sep 23, 2021
John M. Brown, 67, passed away on Thursday, September 23, 2021. He was a retired Chief of Police for the Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport and touched many lives as a Sunday School teacher at Bayside Baptist Church. His life’s passion was to share the Gospel. John enjoyed reading, writing, hiking, gardening, collecting superhero figures for his grandsons and tribal police badges...
Robin Phillips
Sep 23, 2021
Robin Phillips, 50, of Cleveland, TN passed away on September 23, 2021. She was born in Cleveland, TN on August 30, 1971, to Bobby and Caroline Phillips. She is preceded in death by her father, Bobby Phillips. She leaves behind her mother, Caroline Phillips; her daughters Allison Raines, Amber Raines, and Sierra Kachold; siblings Tim Phillips and April Phillips; and...
Charles Junior Brown
Sep 23, 2021
Charles Junior Brown, 68, of Cleveland, TN passed away on September 23, 2021. Charles was born on December 24, 1952, to the late Elemer Richard and Mrytle Marie Yarber Brown. In addition to his parents, Charles is preceded in death by brothers-in-law Charles Patterson and Doug Lesile; sister-in-law Mary Samples; aunt and uncle, Dennis Arthur (Judy); cousin, Dutch Arthur; and...
Orpha Marilyn Mather
Sep 23, 2021
Orpha Marilyn Mather, born September 8, 1936, died September 23, 2021, peacefully after a long illness. A lifelong homemaker, wife and mother, whose hobbies were baking, cooking, and sewing. While not living a life that would fill a lengthy obituary, she lived a life that filled her family and those around her with unconditional love and acceptance. Preceded in death...
Mary Elsie Lawman
Sep 23, 2021
Mary Elsie Lawman, 66, passed away September 23, 2021 in a local hospital after a long chronic illness. She was a member of Elkmont Baptist Church and loved attending services while she was able. Her passions were horse, wildlife, and any outdoor activity. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Ava Lowe Lawman (Tab) and Edgar Huell...
Philip Eugene Oliver
Sep 22, 2021
Philip Oliver, age 81 of Ten Mile, departed this life on Wednesday morning, September 22, 2021 at his residence. Born on March7, 1940 to the late Clarence and Rebecca Wade Oliver, he was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn and Meigs Counties and was a longtime member and deacon at Westview Baptist Church. Mr. Oliver was a veteran of...
Donald Boag Faile
Sep 20, 2021
Donald was of the late Harold Faile and Pearlie Petrea. He was born 6/20/1946 in Kershaw, SC and passed away on 9/20/21 in the comfort of his own home surrounded by family. He worked at Nolan Concrete, New Hope Marina, North GA Marina, and cut grass for many in the community after retiring as a Boat Mechanic. He loved building...
Reece Cameron Brock
Sep 20, 2021
Reece Cameron Brock, 38, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away September 20, 2021, peacefully at his home. He was loved by his family and friends. Reece was a member of the First Baptist Church and was a graduate of Walker Valley High School. Reece served in the Army Reserves in OIF - Operation Iraqi Freedom 6/ 2008 -6/2009 and the OEF...
Dawn Elizabeth Nation
Sep 20, 2021
Dawn Elizabeth Nation , 38 , of Lakesite passed away September 20, 2021 at Hospice Care Center Chattanooga , Tennessee . She was born on September 22, 1982 in Chattanooga , Tennessee to Steve and Jane Nation Dawn was of the Baptist Faith and enjoyed all types of animals especially her dog. Dawn is survived by: daughter Abby Rhodes, siblings...
Mary Frances Trotter
Sep 20, 2021
Born September 12, 1944, to John Barton Casson, Sr and Jackie Marie Brown Casson. Mary Frances is of the Baptist faith. She worked at a Cleveland Chair Company for many years. She also worked with the Bradley/Cleveland Umpires/Scorekeepers Association. She is preceded in death by her parents, infant brother John Barton Casson Jr, stepfather Walter Byron Dasher, her husband Billy...
Hugh Lance Thigpen
Sep 20, 2021
Hugh Lance Thigpen, 60, of Cleveland, TN passed away on September 20, 2021. Hugh was born on April 16, 1961 to the late Paschal Neal Thigpen and Katharine Jones Thigpen. He was also an animal lover and worked for The City of Cleveland Animal Control for many years. Hugh also enjoyed driving and was a mixer driver for Bradley Concrete...
Jessica Ann Marie Stanley
Sep 19, 2021
Jessica Ann Marie Stanley, age 31 of Afton, Tennessee, departed this life on Sunday, September 19, 2021 at Johnson City Memorial Hospital. Born on June 19, 1990 in Athens, she was previously employed at Sonic and loved spending time with family and friends. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Allie Hensley, Walter Hensley and Betty and Bob Runyan....
Randall Gene Beshears
Sep 19, 2021
Randall Gene Beshears, 62, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away September 19, 2021. He was born September 19, 1959, to the late Ambers & Barbara Beshears, Jr. Randall Loved Tennessee football, fishing, and UFC. In addition to his parents, Randall is preceded in death by his brothers, Jackie Beshears and Danny Beshears. He is survived by his daughter,...
Jonathan W. West
Sep 19, 2021
Jonathan W. West (Johnny) of Rome, Ga passed away on September 19, 2021. He was a resident of both the Chattanooga and North Georgia areas for 50 plus years. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He really enjoyed golf especially in his younger years and always been big fan of college football and the Georgia Bulldogs. He was...
