Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Jan Tipton-Howard
Jul 30, 2021
On Friday July 30th, 2021 Jan left this earth to walk with Jesus. She was surrounded by friends and family until she took her very last breath. She was preceded in death by her Father, James Clayton Tipton Sr. She was survived in death by her soul mate Tony Brown, daughter Crystal Christian, grandchildren Gauge Christian and Ryder Christian, mother...
Clarence "Buddy" Smith , Jr.
Jul 29, 2021
Clarence “Buddy” Smith , Jr. , 67, of Georgetown, departed this life on Thursday, July 29, 2021 at Centennial Medical Center in Nashville. Born on January 14, 1954 to the late Clarence “Cisco” Smith, Sr. and Evelyn Mikel Smith, he was a native and lifelong resident of Bradley County, a 1973 graduate from Bradley Central High School and was a...
Zachary Alan Holden
Jul 28, 2021
Zachary Alan Holden, 27 of Athens, Tennessee passed away unexpectedly on July 28th 2021 taking his final ride to work on his dream bike “Mona Lisa”. Zachary (Zach) was born in Phoenix, Arizona on April 9th 1994 and moved to South Bend, Indiana in 2005. He graduated from Clay High School in 2012 and immediately joined the Army National Guard,...
Wanda S. Hogan
Jul 28, 2021
Wanda S. Hogan, 81, a 50-year resident of the Ooltewah/McDonald, TN area was surrounded by loved ones when she was carried home by her Father God on Wednesday, July 28, 2021. Wanda was born in Ringgold, GA, and she was a graduate of Lakeview High School. She was retired from Dupont Corporation after 30 plus years of service and a...
Fred Stutzman
Jul 28, 2021
Fred Stutzman, 81, loving husband and father of three children, died Wednesday, July 28, 2021, at his home in Cleveland. Fred was born on April 27, 1940 in Garden City, MI to Fred and Augusta (Roddenberg) Stutzman. On April 8, 1961, he married Jan (Sisco) Stutzman. They raised three sons, Bob, Ed, and Mike. Fred had a long and successful...
Andrew "Andy" Hill
Jul 28, 2021
Andrew “Andy” Hill of Rock Spring, Georgia passed away in the early morning of July 28, 2021, after a three year battle with cancer. He was born November 16, 1958, in Hamilton County, Tennessee to the late Chester H. and Eula Lowraine Hindman Hill, both of Red Bank, Tennessee. He was an automotive mechanic since his teenage years and was...
Sherry Marie Davenport
Jul 27, 2021
Sherry Marie Davenport, 45, of Cleveland, TN passed away on July 27, 2021. She was born on March 29, 1976. She was a loving mother, wife, and mamaw to her grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her stepfather Ed Marchant. She leaves behind to cherish her memory her loving husband Ronald Dean Davenport Jr.; parents: Charles Aris Byers and...
Peggy Sue Mccarroll
Jul 26, 2021
Peggy Sue McCarroll, 76, of East Ridge, TN passed away on July 26, 2021. She was born on March 2, 1945 to the late Julius F. Stoker and Lona Mae Hayes Stoker. Peggy loved her family dearly and her beloved dog, “Diamond.” In addition to her mother and father, she is preceded in death by her son Steven McCarroll; husband...
Ethel Louise Stiles
Jul 25, 2021
Ethel Louise Stile, 68, passed away on Sunday, July 25, 2021. Ethel was born on February 1, 1953 to the late William Ray and Rae Vitalee Roberts in Monroe County. Ethel worked for Allied Hosiery Mills for 25 years as a sock knitter until they closed. She was mentioned in the Englewood Textile Museum for her years of service. Along...
Bailey Duane Witt
Jul 24, 2021
Bailey Duane Witt passed away suddenly on July 24th. He leaves behind his parents, Maggie Witt and Tim Witt, his sister Kirby and Dave Degoma, their children Aiden, Declan, and Aurelia Degoma, brothers Nick Witt, David (Quinton) and Zoe Witt, and their daughter Maggie, grandmother Patricia Fitzgerald, and his brother from another mother, Anthony Davis. He will also be missed...
Lisa Newton
Jul 24, 2021
Lisa Newton, age 54 of Cleveland, departed this life on Saturday, July 24, 2021 at Tennova Healthcare. Born in Virginia, she lived a majority of her life in Bradley County and was of the Pentacostal Faith. She was preceded in death by her mother, Amanda Shell; brother, Dewy Phillips; nephew, Stephen Sattterfield; and her niece, Sheena Phillips. Survivors include her...
David Ray Tomlinson
Jul 24, 2021
David Tomlinson,53, passed away July 24, 2021. He was born May 7, 1968, in Wayne County, Michigan. David enjoyed fishing, hunting, and gardening. He was funny, outgoing, adventurous, giving, intuitive, hardheaded, spontaneous, and rebellious. Preceded in death by his father, David Tomlinson and stepsister, Katie Gadd. He is survived by his mother, Joyce M. (Paul) Meffert; daughter, Krystal R. Tomlinson;...
Ricardo "Rick" Krauss
Jul 23, 2021
On Friday July 23, 2021 in Harrison, Tennessee one of the most loving souls to walk this earth, Ricardo Omar Krauss, left us to join his heavenly Father far too early at the bright age of 52. Ricardo was born in Miami, Florida on September 30, 1968. He was preceded in death by his parents George and Dora Krauss. He...
Cw3 Matthew S. Jaggers
Jul 22, 2021
Chief Warrant Officer 3 (CW3) Matthew S. Jaggers, 38, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 22, 2021. CW3 Jaggers was born August 17, 1982, in Memphis, TN, to Dr. John S. Jaggers and Cynthia R. Jaggers. He attended Cleveland High School in Cleveland, TN, and graduated from The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, where he received his Bachelor of Science...
Douglas Arnold "Pappy" Davis
Jul 22, 2021
Douglas “Pappy” Davis, 89, passed away at home on Thursday, July 22, 2021. He was born to the late Lloyde and Ida Davis on May 29, 1932. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Betty Davis; one daughter, Tina Sylvester; two great grandsons, Zack Sheridan, and Maverick Lance. He leaves behind...
Deborah "Lori" Castelow-Grant
Jul 21, 2021
Deborah “Lori” Castelow-Grant, 47 of Cleveland, passed away on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at Tennova Healthcare. She was preceded in death by her son, Dekota Grant; mother, Darlene Brewer; sister, Kristie Davis; and father, Jerry Castelow. Survivors include daughters, Olivia Grant, Amie Grant, and Macala Ledbetter; sons, Dustin Davis and Michael Davis; a very cherished god daughter, Brooklyn Grady; daughters-in-law,...
Allen Robert Lee Holmes
Jul 21, 2021
Allen Robert Lee Holmes, 82, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away July 21, 2021.Born to the late Jim Holmes and Christa Allen on October 20, 1938. Allen was employed with Hart’s Auto Parts as a salesman for over 40 plus years. He also was a car hobbyist, who enjoyed fooling with old cars. He was preceded in death...
Elaine B. Clark
Jul 21, 2021
Elaine B. Clark, 81, of Cleveland, TN, went to meet her heavenly Father on Wednesday, July 21, 2021. Elaine enjoyed the outdoors and horseback riding. She is preceded in death by her parents, William and Glenna Bowman; spouse, Charles Clark, Sr.; son, Charles Clark, Jr.; and her brother, Buddy. Those left to cherish her memories are her son, Brian Clark;...
Garry Hoke Tindall
Jul 20, 2021
Garry Hoke Tindall , 61 , of Ringgold , Georgia passed away Tuesday, July 20 , 2021.A native of the North Georgia area where he lived most of his life.Garry spent many years in the construction industry doing what he loved.And then later on he enjoyed driving for Dixie Produce.He was a member of New Liberty Baptist Church. He is...
Donald Gregg Groves
Jul 19, 2021
Don Groves,89, of Athens quietly passed away on Monday, July 19, 2021 due to complications of Parkinson’s disease. He fought a hard battle. In addition, to his parents Don is preceded in death by his wife, Madeline Mae McClain Groves. Left behind to cherish his memory, his daughter, Madeline “Bambi” (Jack) Garvin of Athens; his 2 grandsons, Christopher Outlaw, and...
