Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Michael T. Slaughter
Aug 23, 2021
Michael T. Slaughter, age 43, of Cleveland, joined the Lord on Monday, August 23, 2021 at his residence. He was born on October 26, 1977 and was a lifelong resident of Southeast Tennessee. He was preceded in death by his father, Michael A. Slaughter. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his mother, Linda Slaughter; sisters, Holly Lockhart and Crystal...
Paul Hughston Myers
Aug 23, 2021
Paul Hughston Myers, age 76, of Sweetwater, TN, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on August 23, 2021. He was preceded in death by parents, Rev. Paul J. Myers & Gladys Evelyn Gaston; sister and brother-in-law, Gladys Evelyn and James Johnson; brother and sister-in-laws, Johnny & Alice Sweet, Jerry Sweet, Cathy Sweet Peak; and good friends, Allen Frye...
Jacaquline Gayle Harden
Aug 23, 2021
Jacaquline Gayle Harden, 70, of Georgetown, TN passed away on August 23, 2021. She was born on February 10, 1951, to the late Ruby and George Bidwell. Jackie was a resident of this area and a graduate of Kirkman Technical High School. She worked for 30 years collectively between Parkridge and Valley Hospitals in Chattanooga. She enjoyed going to the...
Johnny T. Raynor
Aug 22, 2021
Mr. Johnny Thomas Raynor, 56, was born on March 4, 1965, in LaFollette, TN. Johnny passed away on August 22, 2021, in Cleveland, TN. He was a loving and devoted husband, Daddy, and Papaw. Johnny was a 1983 graduate of Campbell County High School where he was a great athlete. He played football and still holds records that are said...
Edna Mclain Longley
Aug 22, 2021
Edna McLain Longley passed to her heavenly home on August 22, 2021. She was known for her bright smile and her love of people, as well as her homemade chocolate pies. She was born on January 7, 1935 to John Chester and Maggie Goodner Payne. She was a lifelong resident of Bradley County, and all of her working career was...
Shearod Glenn "Doc" Tyndall
Aug 22, 2021
Shearod Glenn “Doc” Tyndall, 75, of Cleveland, TN passed away on August 22, 2021. He was born on December 2, 1945 to the late Dalton and Carmen Tyndall. He loved music and playing the guitar. Doc also enjoyed photography. He is preceded in death by his mother and father. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his children: Brian (Kelley),...
Jack Albert Anderson
Aug 21, 2021
Jack Albert Anderson, a retired engineer of Bell South and resident of Philadelphia, TN, passed away unexpectedly on August 21, 2021 at the age of 74 from complications of pneumonia. Jack is survived by his wife, Nancy Anderson; his children, Tina Brown of Doyle, TN, Tonya Delashmit of Jacksonville, FL & Matt Delashmit of Englewood, TN and Carrie Arden of...
Jessica Newman Mckenzie
Aug 21, 2021
Jessica Newman McKenzie passed away Saturday, August 21, 2021 at her home in Calhoun, TN. Jessica was a talented artist who ran a successful online business creating children’s clothing and home décor. She leaves behind her beloved husband, Kevin McKenzie, her daughters, KaKa (Katherine) Grissett and Maggie ( Margaret) Grissett, her mother, Mary Ollie Newman; her brother, T.C.Kerrigan all of...
Dustin Lowe
Aug 21, 2021
Dustin Lowe, age 34, passed away unexpectedly, although peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, August 21st. He was a Master tech at Whirlpool in Customer Service for the last decade. He was preceded in death by his father, Terry Rodgers. He leaves behind the love of his life, Tabitha Smith. One son, whom was his pride and joy, Evan Lowe....
James Darrell Hewitt
Aug 21, 2021
James Darrell Hewitt, 76, of, Cleveland, TN, passed away on August 21, 2021, at his residence surrounded by family. Born on March 31, 1945, in Kinston, North Carolina to the late Grady Carl Hewitt, Sr. & Louise Owens Shepperd. He was of the Christian faith and loved classic cars, history and loved to joke. James retired from the Navy after...
Jennifer Michelle Richardson
Aug 20, 2021
Jennifer Michelle Richardson of Cleveland, TN, passed away on August 20, 2021. She loved being a grandmother, and she will be deeply missed by her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew Richardson; father, Kenny Anderson; and daughter, Courtney Jane Kile. She leaves her sons, Andrew Carver (Delinda), Joshua Torbett (Allison) and Sean Torbett; mother, Nadine Hounihan...
Rodger Dale Frye
Aug 20, 2021
Rodger Dale Frye, 68, a resident of Etowah, TN passed away on Friday, August 20, 2021 in a Sweetwater hospital. He was born on June 28, 1953 in Vicennes, Indiana. He is preceded in death by his parents Dale & Stella Frye; sister and brother-in-law Vicky & Wade Blood, sister Lonnie Bond and one son Nicholas Frye. Rodger leaves behind...
Carl Edward Hughes
Aug 19, 2021
Carl Edward Hughes, 86, of Athens passed away on August 19, 2021. He was born to the late John Lawrence and Grossie Vestal Hughes on November 17, 1934. Carl was an over the road truck driver for many years after returning home from serving in the United States Army. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his...
Eleanor Rolleston Swift
Aug 19, 2021
Eleanor Rolleston Swift of Chattanooga, passed away at home on August 19, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Eleanor Tarver of Lookout Mountain, Ga.; husband, William Swift; and daughter, Anna Marie Rolleston. She is survived by her children; Pat (Beth Ann) Rolleston, Kathy (Jonny) Carter, Cindy (Colman) Keane, Henry (Tracy) Rolleston; sister, Mary Joyce Buckner;...
Becky Joan Tallent
Aug 19, 2021
Becky Joan Tallent, of Athens, passed away peacefully at Starr Regional August 19, 2021 at the age of 66 years old. Becky is predeceased by William Kingery, father Hettie Kingery, mother, and Judy Miller, sister all of which resided in Ohio. Becky is survived by her loving husband Carey Tallent of Athens, TN. Lovingly remembered by Deanna L. Harmon, daughter,...
Susan Bivens
Aug 18, 2021
Susan Bivens, 74, of Cleveland, TN passed away on August 18, 2021. She was a lifelong resident of this area and a longtime member of First Baptist Church Cleveland. She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 53 years, Giggy Bivens and her parents Jewell Dedmon Lawson and William Floyd (Bosh) Lawson. She leaves behind to cherish her...
Howard "Alan" Rogers
Aug 18, 2021
Alan Rogers, 73 of Chattanooga, departed this life on Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at a local hospital. Born on November 4, 1947 to the late Howard and Ginny Gilley Rogers, he was a native and lifelong resident of Hamilton County and was of the Baptist faith. Alan was a veteran of the United States Army and proudly served his country...
Kelly Jean Defriece
Aug 18, 2021
Kelly Jean Defriece, 58, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away August 18, 2021 at Hospice Care Center Chattanooga , Tennessee . She was born on January 2, 1963, in Cleveland, Tennessee to Issac and Norma Jean Howard. Kelly was of the Southern Baptist faith. Kelly took great pride in taking care of her family and helping people. Kelly enjoyed a variety...
Tommy Allen Davis
Aug 16, 2021
Tommy Allen Davis, 77, of Chickamauga, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 16, 2021 at a local hospital. Born on August 8, 1944 to the late George and Hettie Davis, he was a lifelong resident of Walker County and enjoyed fishing and spending time with friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...
Doris Geraldine "Jerry" Quine
Aug 16, 2021
Doris Geraldine “Jerry” Quine, 91, a resident of Morningside Assisted Living, passed away on August 16, 2021, just one day after her son. She was born on April 21, 1930 in Atlanta, GA to the late Wofford Taylor Cox and Zonie Ozella Chitwood Cox. She was a member of Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church and the Cleveland Emmaus Community. She...
