Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Betty Hutchings
May 16, 2021
Betty Hutchings, 84, of Cleveland passed peacefully on May 16th with her daughter by her side. Born in Sparta, Tennessee on September 18th, 1936, Betty was the daughter of Frank B. Carter and Novella Hattie Frazier. She is preceded in death by her loving husband Boyd H. Hutchings, her son Boyd Alan “Hutch” Hutchings, her three sisters Jean Padgett, Linda...
Franklin Eugene Campbell
May 16, 2021
Franklin "Frank" Eugene Campbell of Cleveland, Tennessee, returned to his heavenly home on May 16, 2021, after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Frank's Christian faith was an essential part of his life and his devotion and firm belief in God supported him in his struggle and gave him peace. Frank was born to Kenneth James and Freda Campbell in Jersey...
Glenda Sue Weir
May 15, 2021
Glenda Sue Weir, 71, of Cleveland, TN, went home to be with the Lord on May 15, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents. Due to COVID, no services will be held at this time. People who knew her most said their goodbyes. She will always be remembered by her loving sister, Imogene and stepmom Becky.
Renee Elizabeth Carlock Biran
May 14, 2021
Renee Elizabeth Carlock Biran, age 56, of Athens, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord, surrounded by important family and friends on Saturday, May 14, 2021. Renee was born the late Margaret Ann Billups Nash and Clifford King senior on June 17, 1964. And fathered by the late Henry Sylvester Carlock. Along with her parents Renee is preceded in...
Ida "Faye" Goins May
May 14, 2021
Ida “Faye” Goins May went to be with her Lord and Savior on May 14, 2021 after an extended illness. Faye was born in Cleveland, Tennessee on August 27, 1940 to the late Creed and Vennie Rayfield Goins. Faye lived in Cleveland most of her life. She lived for 15 years in Statesville, North Carolina, and was a retired administrator...
Shawn Eric Jones
May 14, 2021
Shawn Eric Jones, age 55 of Knoxville, TN, passed away peacefully in his home on Friday, May 14, 2021. He was a highly decorated disabled Veteran of the United States Army. He was a member of The Knoxville Church. He was born to Charles "Chuck" Jones and Betty Joan Wolfe Jones. He is preceded in death by both parents and...
Mary Elise Putman Sellers
May 13, 2021
Mary Elise Putman Sellers, age 93 of Cleveland TN, passed away peacefully, surrounded with her family close beside her, on Thursday, May 13, 2021, into the loving arms of her Lord & Savior Jesus Christ after an extended illness. She was a devoted Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, Aunt, Great Aunt, Sister, friend, and mentor to all her beloved family. Her...
Jimmy Donald Heck
May 13, 2021
Jimmy Donald Heck, age 68, went home to be with the lord on Thursday morning, May 13, 2021. Jimmy was a lifelong resident of Decatur, Tennessee. He was born on October 26, 1952 to the late Elmer and Pearl Heck. Jimmy enjoyed hunting, fishing, riding horses and spending time with his family and friends. In addition to his parents Jimmy...
Robert Augustus Bürgin, Jr.
May 12, 2021
Robert Augustus Bürgin, Jr. (Bob) was born in Savannah, Georgia on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 1938. His life on this earth ended peacefully at his Walker Valley home on May 12, 2021. Preceding Bob in death were his parents Robert A. Burgin, Sr. and Theo Taylor Burgin; his brother Dr. James B. Burgin; in-laws Robert B. Wilson, Sr. and Mary...
Doris Marie Rogers
May 12, 2021
Doris Rogers, 72, of Cleveland, TN, passed away on May 12, 2021 at Parkridge Medical Center. Born August 7, 1948 to the late Ted and Jean Kennedy in Augusta, GA. She was everyone’s Aunt Doris, never met a stranger and made everyone feel welcomed. Doris took joy in cooking and hosting family gatherings with her husband. Creative & crafty with...
Larry Wayne Davis
May 12, 2021
Larry Wayne Davis “Big D”, 78, a lifelong residence of Bradley County passed away on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 in his home with his loving wife of 58 years by his side. He was born on December 1, 1942 to the late Johnnie and Mamie Goode Davis. He was preceded in death by his parents, son, Timothy Larry Davis, brother’s,...
Carole Patricia Newman Myers
May 12, 2021
Carole Patricia Newman Myers, 82, a resident of Bristol, TN passed away on Wednesday evening, May 12, 2021 at Life Care Center of Athens, TN. Carole was born on December 5, 1938 in Kansas City, Kansas a daughter of the late Rafe Gray “Bud” Newman and Marjorie Harwood Newman. She married Bill Myers from Townsend, TN in 1962. They raised...
Jaylene Ingle
May 11, 2021
Jaylene Ingle, 85, of Cleveland, TN passed away on May 11, 2021. She was born to the late J.W. and Reba Johnson Snyder on January 25, 1936. Jaylene was a lifelong member at North Cleveland Church of God. She served on the Christian Education Board as Chairperson of the Children’s Committee and taught in the two-year-old nursery for about 25...
Elizabeth Faye Kirby
May 10, 2021
Elizabeth Faye Kirby, age 48 of Chattanooga, departed this life on Monday, May 10, 2021 at her home. Born on September 22, 1972 she was a native and lifelong resident of Hamilton County. She never met a stranger, was loving to everyone especially the kids, and loved taking rides and spending time with family and friends. She was preceded in...
Thurma D. Kerr
May 10, 2021
Thurma Jean Kerr, 64, was called home to be with the Lord on May 10th, 2021. She passed peacefully with her family by her side. She is preceded in death by her parents, Thurman Sain and Catherine Pate Sain. She was of the Baptist faith. She leaves behind to cherish her memory her husband of over 48 years, Stephen D....
Joseph Richard Deardo
May 10, 2021
Joseph R. DeArdo Jr., 62 of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away peacefully at home on Monday May 10, 2021. Formerly of Wintersville, Ohio, Joey was born in Toronto, Ohio on April 12, 1959 to the late Joseph Sr. and Connie (Maggi) DeArdo. Joey graduated from Wintersville High School in 1978. Joey loved helping others, he was involved with the Boy Scouts...
Helen I. Yoder
May 10, 2021
Helen Yoder, 84, of Cleveland, TN, passed away on May 10, 2021 at her residence. She was a member of Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church. Helen was a member of D.A.R., garden club and a quilting club. She enjoyed gardening, flowers, quilting, sewing, and traveling with family. Preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Yoder; daughters, Kathlene & Darlene Yoder;...
Audrea Faye Townsend
May 10, 2021
Audrea Townsend, of Cleveland, TN, passed away on May 10, 2021. Born on April 29, 1934 to the late Norman Sperlich and Dorothy Hudson Sperlich. Audrea attended Belmont College and was a member of First Baptist Church of Cleveland where she was a pianist and organist and played for several local Baptist Churches. She loved sewing, cooking, arts and crafts,...
Brian Lee Brown
May 9, 2021
Brian Lee Brown, 51, of Cleveland, TN passed away on May 9, 2021. He was born on June 1, 1969 to Johnny Gibson and Patsy Davis Brown. Brian enjoyed hunting, fishing, racing, and was an avid TN football fan. He is preceded in death by his grandparents Willard and Elizabeth Davis, Nellie Gibson, father Johnny Gibson, and aunt Gloria Randolph....
Charles E. Martin
May 9, 2021
Charles Martin, 59, of Cleveland, TN, passed away May 9, 2021.He owned and operated Charlie’s Auto Repair & Towing. Charles loved working on cars, fishing, camping, hot rods, motorcycles, and spending time with his grandkids. Preceded in death by his mother, Francis Martin; father; brother, Lester Marin; sister, Martha Forrester. Survived by his son, Nathan Martin; daughters, MaryAnn (Sam) Green...
