Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Amanda Hall
Jun 22, 2021
Amanda Marie Hall, born in Lexington, KY, on July 24, 1979, passed away on June 22, 2021. Her family will remember her willingness to serve others, her love for riding motorcycles, and her favorite dog, Isabell. She was preceded in death by her mother, Barbara Easterling; uncles, Pete and Johnny Hall; and her son, Christian Hall. Amanda leaves behind her...
Edmund Lee Baugh, Jr.
Jun 21, 2021
Edmund Lee “Eddie” Baugh, Jr., 75, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away June 21, 2021. He was of the Methodist faith. As a child, he grew up in a house on the corner of 8th Street NW and Milne Avenue next to Arnold School and lived there most of his life. He was the fourth generation to live...
Jacky Casteel
Jun 21, 2021
Jacky Casteel, 76, of Athens, passed away on Monday, June 21, 2021. Son of Ray and Nellie Mae Burke Casteel and was also preceded in death by his brother, Bobby Ray Casteel and nephew, Trampus Land. Survivors include his partner, Ann Elkins of Athens; Son, Joshua Casteel; Nephew, Brad Casteel; Great niece, Kelby Casteel; Sister, Helen Land. Jacky was a...
Debra Jean Tyler
Jun 20, 2021
Debra J. Tyler of Ocoee, TN. passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Sunday, June 20th, 2021. She loved reading when she could, from cheesy romance to American History Novels. Always ignoring everyone around her when engrossed in a book, getting lost for hours transporting herself to fantasy worlds. When she wasn’t reading, she was digging in...
Zachary Heath Johnson
Jun 19, 2021
Zachary Heath Johnson, 43, of Cleveland, TN passed away on June 19, 2021. He was born on November 19, 1977 to the late Gary Wayne Johnson and Donna E. Johnson. Zach was a lifelong resident of this area. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and riding motorcycles. Above all he loved his friends and family and was a great friend to many....
Larry Edward Parker
Jun 19, 2021
Larry Edward Parker, age 75, lifelong resident of McDonald TN, was born August 5th, 1945, passed away June 19, 2021, at home surrounded by his family. He is preceded in death by his parents, Neal & Pauline Parker. He leaves behind his loving wife of 49 years, Debbie Parker, three sons; Mike Parker (Sharon), Matthew Parker (Jamina), & Mark Parker...
Patricia Gaynell Gibson Snyder
Jun 19, 2021
Pat Snyder, 74 of Cleveland, departed this life on Saturday, June 20, 2021 at a local healthcare facility. Born on August 2, 1946 to the late Theodore and Pauline Gibson, she was a native and lifelong resident of Bradley County and of the Baptist faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Joan Parker;...
Troy Lynn Gates
Jun 18, 2021
Troy Lynn Gates, 57, of Cleveland, TN passed away on June 18, 2021. He was born on September 25, 1963 to the late Ralph and Barbara Gates. Troy enjoyed fishing, cooking, and spending time with his family-especially his grandchildren. In addition to his mother and father, he is preceded in death by his wife Carla Gates; brother Darrell Gates; grandparents:...
Deanna C. Saffles
Jun 18, 2021
Deanna Carolyn Saffles, “Grandma Dee”, died peacefully in her home among her family on Thursday, June 18, 2021—just 2 days before her 78th birthday. She was born on June 20, 1943 in Painesville, Ohio to Alfred and Helen McCoy. She met the love of her life, George Howard Saffles, in Painesville, Ohio at Harvey High School where she graduated on...
Robert Lee Hope
Jun 18, 2021
Robert Lee Hope, age 80, of Chattanooga, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 18th, 2021. He was proceeded in death by his parents, siblings, and son, Eric L. Hope. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Faye Hope, their children, Christi Madison (Tom) of Signal Mountain, Lee Hope (April) of St. Charles, IL, and Heather Hope of McDonald;...
Alan C. Mullican
Jun 17, 2021
Alan C. Mullican, 52, of North Georgia, passed away on June 17, 2021 at Tennova Healthcare. He was of the Baptist faith and attended Peavine Baptist Church. Alan loved comic books, cartoons, games and friends. Preceded in death by T.L. Mullican and Ernestine Mullican. Survived by his sister, Deborah Fairbanks and Jerry Fairbanks; C.J. Abbott; nephew, Jospeh Larkin; and many...
Jane L. Dunn
Jun 17, 2021
Jane L. Dunn, 84, a resident of Etowah, TN passed away on Thursday morning, June 17, 2021 in a local healthcare facility. She was born in Athens, TN on June 18, 1936 a daughter Jack & Gonia Saffles. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by two brothers and three sisters. Jane leaves behind to cherish her...
Richard Dean Kohler
Jun 16, 2021
Richard Dean Kohler, 56 of Andrews passed away on Wednesday June 16 at the Murphy Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Peachtree. He was born on April 15, 1965 in Santa Rosa, California to the late Richard and Edna Kohler. He was a resident of Cherokee County for most of his life. For the last 28 years he resided at the...
Margaret Ann Gilliam
Jun 15, 2021
The angels guided Margaret Gilliam, Aged 68, to her Heavenly home on Tuesday, June 15, 2021. She was resident of South Pittsburg, Tn. She was preceded In death by Her husband Oscar Gilliam. She leaves Her Memories with her Daughter Sandra (Johnny) Adams and her two Grand Sons Adam and Jeremiah Tuders. Margaret Attended Marion County High School where she...
Gordon Y Tate
Jun 15, 2021
Gordon Y. Tate, Jr., 79, passed away on Tuesday, June 15, 2021. He was born October 24, 1941 and was a lifelong resident of Chattanooga. He was a proud Army veteran, and he enjoyed traveling with friends from the Skylarks Travel Club. Gordon was a graduate of Emory & Henry College, and he valued the friendships he maintained with his...
Della Mae Wilson
Jun 14, 2021
Della Mae Wilson, 78, of Cleveland, TN passed away on June 14, 2021. She was born on June 10, 1943 to the late B.W. and Maybelle Curtis. Della enjoyed cooking and gardening. She was a loving and protective mother who was well loved by all. She was a loving and faithful follower of Jehovah. She especially loved spending time with...
Joann Pressley
Jun 14, 2021
JoAnn Pressley, age 72 of Athens, Tenn. went home to be with the Lord peacefully at her home surrounded by family on June 14, 2021. She had an amazing beautiful soul who loved her family dearly. Anyone who met her could feel the love and happiness that she carried in her heart of gold. She was a native from Johnson...
Christopher G. Pugh
Jun 14, 2021
Christopher Glenn Pugh, born November 21, 1978, passed away June 14, 2021. He was of the Christian faith and loved the Lord. Chris was a humorous, loving son, husband, father and friend to many. He loved to fish, go camping and being in a crowd, especially with family. He loved riding motorcycles, four wheelers, and the outdoors. Christopher enjoyed raising...
Dennis Wayne Solsbee
Jun 13, 2021
Dennis Wayne Solsbee died on June 13, 2021 at the age of 81. Wayne was born to the late Fred and Lucille Solsbee of Englewood, TN March 13, 1940. Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Dorothy (Dotty) Case Solsbee; two sons Daniel of Englewood and Joseph and daughter-in-law Amy of Etowah; grandchildren Lennon, Avett and Moira; and a brother...
Shawnell Marie Miller
Jun 13, 2021
Shawnell Marie Miller, age 29, passed away on Sunday, June 13, 2021 in an Athens, TN hospital. She was born and lived in Dayton, OH. She is survived by her daughter Gabriella Miller, her son Michael Miller, mother Jackie Smith, father Shaun Smith, brother Shaun Smith Jr. (Boo), her love David, two nephews Wyatt and Keegan, one niece Maya and...
