Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Celeste Owen Parker
Jun 8, 2021
Celeste Owen Parker, 56 of Ooltewah, passed away on Tuesday, June 8,2021 at A local hospital. Born on March 15, 1965 in Cleveland, she spent half of her life in Hamilton County and was a member of Ooltewah United Methodist Church. Celeste was employed with MPS and loved spending time outdoors and with her family. She was preceded in death...
Vona Kathryn Waltrip
Jun 8, 2021
Vona Kathryn Waltrip, 68, a resident of Athens, TN, went to Heaven on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at Parkwest hospital in Knoxville. She was born in Celina, TX on March 29, 1953. Kathy grew up in Prosper, TX and raised her family in Celina. She resided in Athens, TN with her family since 2006. She was of the Church of...
George Brandon Carroll
Jun 7, 2021
George Brandon Carroll of Englewood TN passed away suddenly on 6/7/2021 at Riverview Regional Medical Center in Gadsden, AL. Born Dec. 5th, 1975, he went to be with the Lord at the age of 45. Brandon was a resident of Attalla AL and a devoted railroad conductor across the south for CSX. He was a loving father and a great...
Edward Eddie Hooker, Sr.
Jun 7, 2021
Edward Hooker, Sr., better known as “Eddie” was a good father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He was born and raised in Cleveland, Tennessee. He was faithfully answered the call of duty when he was drafted into the United States Army. He proudly served his country during the Vietnam War era from October 1965 to October 1967. In adulthood, he...
Wilbur "Buddy" Butler
Jun 6, 2021
Wilber “Buddy” Butler, age 86, of Charleston passed away at his home on Sunday, June 6 with his wife and caregivers by his side. Born in Tampa, Florida, Buddy has been a resident of Charleston for 21 years. Buddy retired from Ironworkers Local 97 after 47 years. He was known by friends and family to be hard-working, knowledgeable, rock-solid, dependable,...
Harry Lee Smith
Jun 6, 2021
Harry Lee Smith began his journey of life September 26, 1952 in New Jersey. His journey ended June 6, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family that loved him. He was a veteran of the Army, where he served 18 years. He is preceded in death by his father William Smith and mother Shannon Smith. He is survived by...
Joseph E. "Blake" Burris
Jun 6, 2021
Blake Burris, 34 of Delano, passed away on Sunday, June 6, 2021 at a Chattanooga Hospital after a lifelong battle with Diabetes. Born on May 27, 1987; he was a lifelong resident of the Linsdale community and a 2005 graduate of Polk County High School. He loved knives and guns, working at Benton Shooter’s Supply since he was young and...
Delbert Louis Bramlett
Jun 6, 2021
Delbert Louis Bramlett, 87 of Cleveland, passed away on Sunday, June 6, 2021 at his residence. Born in Harlan, Kentucky on May 24, 1934 to the late Elmer and Alma Bramlett, he lived in Lewisburg and Brookville, Ohio before moving to Cleveland ten years ago. He was a veteran of United States Army and enjoyed fishing, gardening, and spending time...
William Edward Duncan, Sr
Jun 5, 2021
William Edward Duncan, 72 of Cleveland, passed away Saturday morning, June 5, 2021 at a Chattanooga hospital. A native and longtime resident of Talladega, Alabama, he was born on February 5, 1949 to the late Howard and Willa Mae Duncan and was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church. He was retired from the Talladega City Board of Education and enjoyed...
Alexander "Mel" Calloway
Jun 5, 2021
Alexander Melton Calloway, 78, of Cleveland, TN, made his move to be with the Lord and Savior June 5, 2021. Born on January 23, 1943 in Opelika, AL to the late Lorre and Woodrow Calloway. Preceded in death by his parents; stepmother Myrlene; brother, Terry Calloway. Survived by his wife, Eunella Sue Calloway of Cleveland, TN; sister, Carol Reinhardt of...
Willliam Sterling Reed
Jun 5, 2021
William Reed, 74, of Ooltewah, TN, passed away on June 5, 2021. Born on May 15, 1947 to the late Jeanette and Carl Reed in Corpus Christy, TX. He retired as Mgst USMC after 23 years of service and Victory Signs Industry after 27 years. He loved being at home and watching history and A & E Channel. Preceded in...
James H. Broyles
Jun 5, 2021
James H. Broyles, Jr., age 72 of Ooltewah, went home to be with the Lord on June 5, 2021 surrounded by family. He was born on June 7, 1948 in Chattanooga. Mr. Broyles was an Army veteran and served in Vietnam. He was preceded in death by his mother, Rosa Nell Broyles Kimball. He is survived by his loving wife...
Judy Faye Bowman
Jun 4, 2021
Judy Bowman, 69, of Dayton, TN, passed away on June 4, 2021. She was a lifelong resident of Birchwood, TN and of the Baptist faith. Judy loved selling produce, drinking coffee, and completing word search puzzles. Preceded in death by her son, Wesley Bowman, Jr.; husband Leslie Junior Bowman; father, William H. Godfrey; stepmother, Lois Ann Freeman; mother, Estelle Godfrey;...
Edna Ruth Thompson
Jun 3, 2021
Edna Ruth Thompson began her journey of life in Bradley County, June 23rd, 1931. Her journey ended June 3, 2021 when she met her Heavenly Father. She was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church in Cleveland and she retired from American Uniform of forty-five plus years. My mom was a gentle, kind loving soul, a wonderful Mother, wife and...
Nathen A. Ritter
Jun 3, 2021
Nathen Ritter, 23, of Cleveland, TN, passed away on June 3, 2021. He was of the Christian faith. Nathen enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, the beach, and a great sunset. He loved his dog and was a smart, great man. He enjoyed his gun & knife collections he had. His smile was infectious. He was kind Survived by his mother, DeAnna...
Kathy Lynn Swallows
Jun 2, 2021
Kathy Lynn Swallows, 61, of Cleveland, TN passed away on June 2, 2021. She was born on September 22, 1959 to the late Vance and Mildred Herron. Kathy loved her flower garden and spending time with her family. In addition to her mother and father, she is preceded in death by her husband Robert Swallows. She leaves behind to cherish...
Glennda Faye Martin
Jun 2, 2021
Glennda Faye Martin, “Nanny,” 81, of South Pittsburg, TN passed away on June 2, 2021. She was a resident of the area for many years. She enjoyed gardening, taking naps, going to church, and loving on her grandchildren. She was a devoted and loving mother, grandmother, sister, and wife who had a gift for cooking up great feasts for large...
Stephanie Elizabeth Osburn Scoggins
Jun 1, 2021
Stephanie Elizabeth Osburn Scoggins of East Ridge, Tn passed away on June 1st 2021. She was preceded in death by her Husband and partner of 33 years together Christopher Alan Scoggins. She is also preceded by her parents. Mother Mary Ruth Osburn and Father Harley Stephen Osburn. She is survived by her partner Steven Burke of East Ridge, Tn, her...
Earl Jay Lewallen
Jun 1, 2021
Visitation Friday, June 4th 2021 - 04:00 PM to 07:00 PM - Companion Funeral & Cremation Service - Cleveland Chapel - 2415 Georgetown Road NW, Cleveland, TN 37311 Service Friday, June 4th 2021 - 07:00 PM - Companion Funeral & Cremation Service - Cleveland Chapel - 2415 Georgetown Road NW, Cleveland, TN 37311 Burial: Saturday, June 5, 2021, 12 Noon-...
Marie Haire
May 31, 2021
Marie Haire, age 45 of Cleveland, departed this life on Monday, May 31, 2021 at her home. A native and lifelong resident of Bradley County, she attended Calvary Baptist Church and enjoyed camping, fishing, and spending time with her family; especially her grandbaby. She is preceded in death by her mother, Thersia Wyatt. Left behind to cherish her memory are...
