Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Mikel Lynn Herron
Jul 2, 2021
Mikel Lynn Herron, 62, a resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away on July 2, 2021at his residence. He was a construction worker. Mikel enjoyed the outdoors. Preceded in death by his parents, Lola Mae Barker and Billy Ray Herron; stepfather, Bobby Barker; sister, Nittie Eveln Herron. Survived by his stepmother, Betty Herron; brothers, James Ray Herron and Bobby-Jean Barker, Jr.;...
Brenda L. Barnes
Jul 2, 2021
Brenda Barnes, 72, a lifelong resident of McMinn County passed away on Friday evening, July 2, 2021 in a Knoxville, TN hospital. She was born in Athens, TN on December 26, 1948 a daughter of the late Horace & Vesta Burton. Brenda will forever be remembered as a loving and devoted homemaker who loved taking care of her family. In...
Virginia Lou Ooten
Jul 2, 2021
Virginia Lou Ooten, 92, of Cleveland, TN passed away on July 2, 2021 at Life Care Center of Cleveland. She was born on June 16, 1929 in Midway, TN to the late Lacy W. and Ruby P. Harmon Hybarger. “Aunt Jenny,” as she was affectionately known by many, will forever be remembered as a tremendous cook who loved to cook...
Ricky Lynn Brooks
Jul 1, 2021
Ricky Lynn Brooks, 64, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Thursday evening, July 1, 2021 at Parkridge Medical Center in Chattanooga, TN surrounded by his family. He was born in Cleveland, TN on March 25, 1957 a son of the late Arthur & Ethel Brooks. Ricky was a talented wood crafter and an avid fisherman. He was...
Margie Marie Bryant
Jul 1, 2021
Margie Marie Bryant, 86, of Etowah, TN passed away on Thursday, July 1,2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born March 3,1935 in Athens, TN to the late Horace and Emma Riden, she was a lifelong resident of McMinn County. Margie was a wonderful loving mother and grandmother. Margie was preceded in death by her parents, Horace and...
Mary Ellen Stokes "Sissy" Ensley
Jul 1, 2021
Mary Ellen Stokes “Sissy” Ensley, 48, a lifelong resident of Decatur, TN passed away on Thursday morning, July 1, 2021 in an Athens, TN hospital. She was born on February 17, 1973 a daughter of the late Charlie & Mary Louise Stokes. Mary was a lifetime employee of the Meigs County Courthouse starting there when she was just 16 years...
Ricky Gene Houlk
Jul 1, 2021
Ricky Gene Houlk, 61, a long-time resident of Benton, TN passed away on July 1, 2021, after a brave 2-year battle with a rare form of cancer. He’s survived by his wife, Jen Perdew-Houlk, mother, Shirley Dalton Houlk, sister Lisa Kaylor (husband Tom), nephew Mark Allmon (wife Sharon), great-nephew Jacoby Allmon, and dozens of cousins and other relatives. His paternal...
Paul "Mason" Cobble
Jun 30, 2021
Paul “Mason” Cobble, 18, of Georgetown, TN passed away on June 30, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on November 22, 2002 to Richard and Ginger Cobble. Mason was a 2021 graduate of Walker Valley High School. Mason loved spending his summers volunteering at the YMCA as a counselor in training. He also worked and volunteered...
Betty Jean Watson
Jun 30, 2021
Betty Jean Watson, 69, of Cleveland, TN passed away on June 30, 2021. She was born on February 20, 1952 to the late Frank and Della Mae Cronan. Betty was a lifelong resident of this area. She enjoyed going to auctions, fishing, and attending family dinners. She was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew her....
Robert "Bob" Reece, Sr.
Jun 30, 2021
Robert “Bob” D. Reece, Sr., of Cleveland, TN, passed away Wednesday, June 30, 2021. He was the son of the late J Ralph Reece and Catherine Wellborn Reece. Bob was born in Statesville, North Carolina on March21,1939 and he grew up in Greer, South Carolina after graduating from Greer High School he attended and graduated from Clemson University with a...
Ann Sue Goode
Jun 29, 2021
Ann Sue Goode, passed away Tuesday afternoon, June 29, 2021 in an Athens hospital. She loved fishing and playing the piano. She was a loving wife, mother and friend to all and will be dearly missed by those close to her. She is preceded in death by his father, Clarence Taylor, mother Ruby Jones Taylor, her husband Melvin Goode, two...
Melissa Gail Kirksey Rogers
Jun 29, 2021
Missy Kirksey Rogers, 50 of Cleveland, departed this life on Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at Tennova Healthcare. Born on November 1, 1970 in Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia, she lived most of her life of Bradley County was a hairstylist, cheerleader and played softball in her youth, and enjoyed spending time with her family and caring for her grandson. She was preceded...
Bettye Louise Wilson Cavett
Jun 28, 2021
Bettye Louise Wilson Cavett born February 23, 1930, went to her eternal home June 28, 2021. Bettye’s faith in Christ and that assurance of her eternal life with Him was the center of her life. She lived that faith out through her family and her church, Westwood Baptist. Bettye was born in Meigs County and lived more than 70 years...
Sandra Sue Hamilton
Jun 28, 2021
Sandra Sue Chambers Hamilton, 84, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 28, 2021. She was the daughter of the late Max Frent (Con) Chambers and Edith Elizabeth Sharp Chambers. She was a graduate of Bradley Central High School, Athens Vocational School, Cleveland State Community College Nursing Program and Tusculum University. She was a member of Cedar Ridge Seventh Day Adventist...
Patricia Seaborn Hope
Jun 28, 2021
Patricia Marie Seaborn Hope, 94, a resident of Cleveland, went to her heavenly home on June 28, 2021. She had lived all her life in Cleveland and was a descendant of Bradley County Pioneer Families, Gussie Jane Still and James David Seaborn. She graduated from Bradley High School and attended Bob Jones College in Cleveland. She was a member of...
Willard Herman Melton
Jun 27, 2021
Willard Herman Melton, 96, of Cleveland, TN passed away on June 27, 2021. Herman was a lifelong resident of this area born on June 23, 1925 to the late Hershel and Artie Melton. He was employed by Volunteer Electric for 45 years, with the latter 25 years of his employment serving as the district manager for this area. “Lightning,” as...
David Perry "Fender" Pritchett
Jun 27, 2021
David Perry Pritchett”Fender”, 76 of Cleveland, departed this life on Sunday, June 27, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Dalton, Georgia on November 22, 1944 to the late Kermit and Nola Mae Scott Pritchett, he was a longtime resident of Bradley County and a member of Spring Place Church of God of Prophecy. He loved...
Pauline Pickel
Jun 27, 2021
Pauline Pickel, 79, went home to be with the Lord on June 27, 2021. She is preceded in death by her parents: Thomas James McNabb and Ethel Marie McNabb; husband John Pickel; daughter Lolly Reagan. She leaves behind to cherish her memory her children and their spouses; cherished grandchildren and great grandchildren; and many beloved cousins, aunt and uncle. A...
Juanita Mantooth Prichard
Jun 27, 2021
Juanita Mantooth Prichard, 88, of Cleveland, TN, passed away June 27, 2021. Born November 3, 1932, in Old Fort, TN to the late Chester and Mary Mantooth. She was a member of East Side Church of Christ and retired from Bradley County EMS. Juanita also volunteered for Bradley Memorial Hospital for 30 years. She was a dedicated mother and grandmother....
Gloria Jean Duke
Jun 27, 2021
Gloria Jean Benson Duke, 74, of Cleveland, TN, passed away June 27,2021 surrounded by her family. She was of the Baptist Faith. Gloria was a shopaholic, lover of Lasater’s Coffee and Westerns. She loved her family and was always right. Preceded in death by her father Joe Ray Benson; sisters, Kathy Lee Benson and Sharon DeSha; grandson, Chandler Heaton. Survived...
