Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Larry Stephen Blackwell
Aug 11, 2021
Larry Stephen Blackwell, 65, of Chickamauga, Georgia passed away August 11, 2021 at his residence. He was born on September 27, 1955 in Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia to Carl and Flora Blackwell. Larry proudly served his country on the USS John Adams SSBN-620 and was a proud leader of the Boy Scouts. Larry retired from Shaw Industries after 35 years of...
Glen R. Leach
Aug 11, 2021
Glen R. Leach, 72, of Cleveland, TN passed away Wednesday, August 11, 2021 peacefully at home with his family by his side. He was born on August 16, 1948 in Whitley County, Kentucky to John Leach and Mary Leach Roberts. Glen was a man of strong faith, who loved the Lord Jesus Christ, and a faithful prayer warrior for his...
Q'Schara A. Brown
Aug 10, 2021
Q’Schara A. Brown, 29, gained her heavenly wings on August 10, 2021. She was born June 1, 1992, and raised in Cleveland, TN, blessing her parents Latoya and Alfred Jr. Q’Shchara was a very bright person that could light up any room that she walked in. She graduated from Cleveland High School and between track, volleyball, and basketball, she was...
Charles Thomas Bolick, Jr.
Aug 10, 2021
Charles “Charley” Thomas Bolick, Jr, 91, of Cleveland, TN passed away on August 10, 2021. Charley was born to the late Charles T. Bolick, Sr. and Edith Elliott Bolick on March 30, 1930. He was of the Methodist faith and was a proud U.S. Navy Veteran. He enjoyed woodworking and loved supporting animal rescue organizations and the Habitat for Humanity...
Donna Blackmon
Aug 9, 2021
Donna Blackmon passed away on August 9, 2021, at home in Decatur, TN. Donna fought a good fight before finally succumbing to her three-year battle with cancer. She was a disciple of Christ and a true believer. She retired from American Uniform Company. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fletcher Rowland and Lee Vada Rowland, and her husband,...
Keith Wayne Richey
Aug 9, 2021
Keith Wayne Richey, 53, of Chattanooga went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, August 9, 2021. Keith was a lifelong resident of Chattanooga and of the Baptist faith. He was an avid University of Alabama fan. He was employed by Walgreens on Highway 58 where his friendliness and humor touched many hearts. Keith was preceded in...
Christine R. Reynolds
Aug 8, 2021
Christine Reynolds, 95, of Cleveland, Tn, passed away August 8, 2021, at Hospice Care Center. Born on June 26, 1926, to the late Thomas Benjamin Richardson and Rosa Mitchell Richardson. She was a member of Broad Street United Methodist Church and the Cleveland Emmaus Community. She loved to play bridge and was a member of several bridge groups, served on...
Jean Frances Goins
Aug 8, 2021
Jean Frances Goins, 87, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN, won her battle on August 8, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and sisters. Survivors include her daughter, grandsons, and great-grandsons. Her memories are cherished, she will forever be loved and missed.
Larry Evans
Aug 7, 2021
Larry Charles Evans, 64, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away on August 7, 2021. He was born September 26, 1956. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Evans; mother, Billie Evans; brother, Rickey Evans; sister, Linda Qualls. Survived by his sisters, Carolyn (Dale) Farmer, of Ocoee, TN and Janice (Sonny) Martin, of Ocoee, TN; son, William...
Tensley Earl Walker
Aug 7, 2021
Tensley Earl Walker, 61, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away August 7, 2021 at his residence in Cleveland , Tennessee . He was born on January 21, 1960, in Pikeville, Tennessee to Lonnie and Nola Mae Walker. Tensley was a simple man. He loved being able to help someone in need. He enjoyed working ,cars and most of all his family....
Gary Dwayne Simonds
Aug 7, 2021
Gary Dwayne Simonds Sr., 65, of Cleveland, TN passed away August 7, 2021 at 1:15 at Parkridge Medical Center from a long battle with lung cancer. He was born in Dade City, FL and resided in Cleveland, TN. He served in the United States Navy and was in the roofing construction business until he retired. He was a loving father,...
Jane Shelton Green
Aug 6, 2021
Jane Shelton Green 88, of Cleveland passed away Friday August 6, 2021, peacefully in her home. Jane was the youngest of three born to Ople McInturf and Roy R. Shelton of Calhoun, TN. Ople died when Jane was six months of age. Before her death, Ople requested that Gussie Shelton Bradford and Arthur Bradford take Jane and raise her as...
Darl Lee Mayle
Aug 6, 2021
Darl Lee Mayle, 76, passed away at his home August 6, 2021, after a lengthy illness. He is preceded in death by his parents, Darl and Winifred Mayle, and his sister, Brenda Valerie Gilson. He was a United States Army Veteran. He also was employed as a hydraulic and auto mechanic, after serving the military. Mayle attended Candies Creek Baptist...
Jessica Brooke Wade Rickman
Aug 5, 2021
Jessica Brooke Wade Rickman, 33, of Lenoir City passed away on August 5, 2021. Jessica was a graduate of Loudon County High School class of “06”. Jessica was preceded in death by her great grandmother, Ruth Sutton; and grandfather Joseph McConkey. She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her husband of 15 years, Justin Rickman; daughter, Chloe Rickman; son, Riley...
Leah Ellen Hatmaker
Aug 5, 2021
Leah Ellen Hatmaker, 80, of Benton, TN passed away on August 5, 2021. She was born on March 17, 1941 to the late John Harley McTaggart and Monnie Bates McTaggart. Leah was a lifelong resident of this area and a longtime member of Welcome Valley Baptist Church. She enjoyed reading and loved spending time with her grandchildren and family. In...
Rebecca Jane Adams
Aug 5, 2021
Obituary for Rebecca Jane Adams Rebecca Jane Adams, 64, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away August 5, 2021 at her residence in Cleveland , Tennessee . She was born on September 5, 1956, in Cleveland, Tennessee. Rebecca was a wonderful, loving, mother, sister, aunt, and friend. She loved life and doing for others what she could. Rebecca is survived by her...
Nadine Moore
Aug 5, 2021
Nadine Moore, age 87 of Charleston, departed this life on Thursday, August 5, 2021 at her home. Born on September 16, 1933 in Franklin County, Illinois to the late Thomas and Pauline Hawkins, she was a longtime resident of Bradley County and a member of Philippi Baptist Church. She enjoyed cooking, working at the concession stand at the ballpark where...
Harry R. Gilley
Aug 4, 2021
On Wednesday, August 4, 2021, Harry “ Rickey” R. Gilley, Jr. lost his battle with cancer at the age of 63. Harry attended Central High School and was in the Army. He had a passion for storytelling, fishing and reading his Bible. Harry was preceded in death by his father, Harry R. Gilley Sr. ,his mother, Margaret A. Holcomb, his...
Charley "Joel" Bryant, Sr.
Aug 4, 2021
Joel Bryant, 65 of Cleveland, departed this life on Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at Tennova Healthcare in Cleveland. Born on September 15,1955 in LaGrange, Georgia to the late Bill and Nell Bryant, he lived a majority of his life in Bradley County and was a veteran of the United States Navy. Joel never met a stranger, helping and caring for...
David Lee Whitener
Aug 4, 2021
Mr. David Lee Whitener, of Apison Tennessee, passed away Wednesday, August 4, 2021. He was born January 30, 1946, to the late William and Bana Holt Whitener. He served years in the United States Air Force and was co-owner of Chattanooga Paving. He was also a member of the Elks Lodge in East Brainerd. He is preceded in death by...
