Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Stacy Ryan Mahaffey
Sep 7, 2021
Stacy Ryan Mahaffey passed away Tuesday September 7th, 2021 at his home in Nashville, Tennessee at the age of 25. He was employed by J. B. Hunt as a transportation manager. Ryan was born in Dallas, Texas on August 12th, 1996 to Pat and Callie Mahaffey. He leaves behind his sister Madison Mahaffey along with many aunts, uncles, cousins, friends...
Retia Speer Walker
Sep 7, 2021
Retia Speer Walker, age 66 of Cleveland, departed this life on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at Tennova Healthcare in Cleveland. Born on August 2, 1955 in Miami, Florida to the late O.D. and Christine Overton Carter, she lived in Bradley County for the majority of her life and attended Living Word Church. She was most recently employed at the Healthcare...
Connie Sue Williams
Sep 7, 2021
Connie S. (Pickelsimer) Williams entered this world on February 1, 1969 and entered Heaven September 7, 2021 at age 52. Connie was born in Ellijay, Georgia, moved to Tennessee at a young age, and was a resident of Cleveland, Tennessee. She is a member of Elkmont Baptist Church in Cleveland. Connie was proceeded in death by her birth mother Joan...
Debra Kay Vaughn
Sep 7, 2021
Kay Epperson Vaughn, 60, passed away on September 7, 2021. She was preceded in death by her father Julian Epperson and daughter Kristy Vaughn both of Cleveland and Terry Vaughn “Lil T” of Etowah, TN. She leaves behind to cherish her memory her husband of 44 years, Ronnie Vaughn; daughter Amanda Vaughn and son in laws Dennis Arp and Chad...
Atha Irene Payne Jones Lentz
Sep 7, 2021
Atha Irene Payne Jones Lentz, 95, of Cleveland, TN passed away on September 7, 2021. She was born on February 20, 1926 to the late William and Ida Leora Payne. Atha was a devoted follower of Christ and she loved working in her flower garden, cooking, traveling, and spending time with her family and a member of Eastern Star for...
Barbara Diane Gaudern
Sep 7, 2021
Barbara Diane Gaudern (Bobbie) born September 7, 1956, shed her earthly wings September 7, 2021, and gained her heavenly wings peacefully at home surround by family. She is now the keeper of the gardens in Heaven. Life is a mission God gives you that begins and ends on the day of your birth. Leaving her earthly body on this day...
Skylar Ryan Anderson
Sep 7, 2021
With deepest sorrow, we announce that Skylar Ryan Anderson, born May 24th 1993 age 28 our beloved grandson, nephew, cousin, and friend entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, Sept 7th 2021. Skylar leaves to cherish his memories by his two children, Eva Anderson and Aiden Anderson, Loving Grandmother, Bonnie Anderson, his Uncle, Steve Anderson, and cousin April Gammill, other family...
Helen Ruth Freeman
Sep 6, 2021
Helen Ruth True Freeman born on April 19. 1954. She went to her Heavenly Home on September 6, 2021 at her home, at the age of 67, in Athens. Helen resided in Riceville for the last 22 years of her life. She was of Baptist faith and a member of West End Baptist Church. She worked at Damy Industries as...
Janet D. Randolph
Sep 6, 2021
Janet Diana Randolph, 54, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away September 6, 2021, at Tennova Healthcare. She loved to be outside doing landscaping and planting flowers. Janet loved to bake cakes and cook family dinners, spending time with her family. She is preceded in death by her parents, David Buckner Survived by her mother, Dovie Sue Morgan; fiancé,...
Keith L. Ashba
Sep 6, 2021
Keith Ashba, 66 of Cleveland departed this life on Monday, September 6 2021 at Tennova Healthcare in Cleveland. Born on July 30, 1955 in Cherry Point, North Carolina to the late Joseph and Mary Ashba, he was a proud veteran of the United States Navy. Keith enjoyed the outdoors, loved animals, and enjoyed spending time with his family. In addition...
Lorrie Lynn Smith
Sep 6, 2021
Mrs. Lorrie Lynn Smith Thurman(LuLu), of Dayton,TN passed away on Monday, September 6,2021 at the age of 48 at Rhea Medical Center after a long struggle with her Health.She was a life long resident of Dayton,TN. Lorrie was born a Legend to the Greatest parents William E. and Donna M. Smith on January 11, 1973 in Dayton,TN. She grew up...
Henry Delgado
Sep 6, 2021
Henry Delgado passed away on Monday, September 6, at the age of 82. He was born in Hondo, Texas on December 12, 1939, but moved to Keene, Texas in the 1950s to attend an Adventist academy for high school. Henry received his Bachelors degree and Masters degree in education. He worked for the Seventh-day Adventist denomination for over 35 years,...
Martha Lou Rodgers
Sep 6, 2021
Martha Lou Rodgers , 77 , of Harrison , Tennessee passed away September 6, 2021 at Healhcare at Standifer Place Chattanooga , Tennessee . She was born on November 28, 1943 in Cleveland , Tennessee to Joseph and Annie Hicks. Martha enjoyed cooking and working in the food industry. She also loved being a homemaker and taking care of everyone....
Jerry W. Potts
Sep 5, 2021
Jerry W. Potts was born on December 11, 1978. He passed away in hospice care on September 5, 2021. He is survived by his wife, Karen Nunley Potts; his mother, Kim Watkins; Barbara Miller; sisters: Alisha Potts, Heather Potts, Stephanie Palmer, Emily Wright, Amanda Stricklin, Starr Wright, and Kim Miller; brother-in-law, Charlies Mathis; brothers: Charles Henson, Josh Miller, and Jeremy...
Robert "Scott" Alford
Sep 5, 2021
Scott Alford, age 58 of Cleveland, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 5, 2021 at Tennova Healthcare in Cleveland. Born on February 27, 1963 in Biloxi, Mississippi to the late Bert and Joyce Coleman Alford, he lived a majority of his life in Bradley County and was of the Baptist faith. Scott worked for several years...
Kaleb Zachary Keefer
Sep 5, 2021
Kaleb Zachary Keefer, 26, of Vinita, OK passed away on September 5, 2021. He was born on September 30, 1994 in Cleveland, TN. Kaleb was a Truck Driver by trade and a Veteran of the United States Navy. He was also a proud member of the Free and Accepted Masons Vinita Lodge #5 (Tulsa Scottish Rite). Kaleb was also an...
Christopher Daniel Jacobi
Sep 5, 2021
Christopher Daniel Jacobi, 49, of Cleveland, TN passed away on September 5, 2021. He was born on June 18, 1972 in Saginaw, MI to Daniel and Mary Ann Jacobi. Chris had lived in Cleveland for the past nine years. He was a talented athlete who played basketball at Saginaw Valley State University and loved spending time up in Northern Michigan....
Cindy Lee Russell
Sep 5, 2021
Cindy Lee “Earl” Russell, age 60 of Etowah, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 5, 2021 at her residence following a fierce battle with pancreatic cancer. Born on March 22, 1961 in Hamilton, Ohio to the late Harry and Dixie Winsted, she lived a majority of her life in McMinn County and was of the Baptist...
David C. Fields, Sr.
Sep 5, 2021
On Sunday, September 5, 2021, David Fields Sr., loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, passed away at the age of 73. He was home and surrounded by family. He was of Christian faith and born June 10th 1948 in Jellico, Tn to D.C. and Katheron (York) Fields. He retired from Whirlpool after almost 40 years. He was married to...
Dotti Caudill
Sep 5, 2021
Dotti Caudill, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother was born July 18, 1947, in Swords Creek, Virginia. Dotti was the ninth of ten children born to Harley and Lillie Dye. Dotti graduated from Honaker High School in Honaker, Virginia and worked in the Oak Ridge area for many years. She was received by God on Sunday, September 5, 2021. Dotti is...
