Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Richard "Rick" Lebron Owens
May 8, 2021
Richard “Rick” Lebron Owens passed away May 8, 2021 in Daytona Beach, FL. He was born at McDill Air Force Base in Tampa, FL on June 6, 1955. He graduated Bradley Central High School in 1972. He went to trade school in Chattanooga through Plumbers Local 43. He owned and operated Rick’s Plumbing Service which he started and built in...
Paul Irvin Chatfield
May 8, 2021
Paul Irvin Chatfield, 75, of Cleveland, TN passed away on May 8, 2021. He was born on March 31, 1946 to the late Clyde and Deloris Chatfield. He loved old cars, especially his ’66 Chevy Pickup that he took to car shows. Paul also enjoyed camping and vacationing with his family. He served in the US Navy during the Vietnam...
Veronica Mcclure
May 7, 2021
Veronica Margueritte McClure, 70, of Athens, TN, passed away May 7, 2021. Born in Kansas City, Missouri on January 16, 1951. She loved her cats, puzzles and her favorite color was red. Preceded in death by her husband, Michael McClure. Survived by her son Robert Welstead, of Nashville, TN; daughters, Katrina Welstead, of Cleveland, TN, and Tamara Lochert, of Texas;...
Connie Sue Dixon
May 7, 2021
Connie Sue Dixon, age 65 of Cleveland, departed this life on Friday, May 7, 2021 at Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga. Born on March 25, 1956 to the late B.T. and Liddie Johnson Dixon, she was a native and lifelong resident of Bradley County and a member of Lebanon Baptist Church. She loved going to church, picnicing in Reliance and...
John Francis Eshenbrenner
May 7, 2021
John Francis Eshenbrenner, 82, of Cleveland, TN passed away on May 7, 2021. He was born on January 6, 1939 to the late Charles and Viola Eshenbrenner. John was a resident of the Cleveland area for more than 40 years. He was known for his auto body and mechanic skills, working in that field for many years. He enjoyed traveling,...
Cynthia Jean Helton
May 7, 2021
Cynthia Jean Helton, 61, of Charleston, TN passed away on May 7, 2021. She was born on April 4, 1960 to Carl Ray Hooper and Betty Jean Sneed Hooper. She was a 1978 graduate of Bradley Central High School and has worked at McKee Bakery for the past 7 years. Cindy never met a stranger and was loved by all...
Ronald "Ronnie" Eugene Moses
May 6, 2021
Ronald “Ronnie” Eugene Moses, 64, a resident of Ten Mile, TN passed away on Thursday morning, May 6, 2021 at Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga, TN, after a very long battle with Pancreatic Cancer. Ronnie was born on November 26, 1956 in Athens, TN. He was the son of the late Reece and Louise Johnson Moses. Ronnie was a member...
Loretta "Bea" Bernice Rogers
May 6, 2021
Loretta “Bea” Bernice Rogers, 83, of Cleveland, TN passed away on May 6, 2021. She was born on March 20, 1938 to the late Jesse Chastain and Lennie Hamby Chastain. Bea loved gardening, flowers, and traveling. Above all things, she loved her family and spending time with them in Reliance-in the mountains where she grew up. Bea also loved reading...
Janet Bowman Mckenzie
May 6, 2021
Janet Bowman McKenzie, 72, of the Peakland community in Meigs County, TN went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 6, 2021. She graduated from Meigs County High School in 1967. Janet was preceded in death by her parents Lafawn & Opal Bowman and one brother Jerry Rice. Janet leaves behind to cherish her memories, one son T. Gregg...
Lisa L. Fuller
May 5, 2021
Lisa Lee Fuller, 54, of Cleveland, TN passed away on May 5, 2021. She was born on April 24, 1967 in Lenoir City, TN to the late Larry Mincey, Sr. and Wanda Mincey. She was of the Christian faith. Lisa loved spending time with her grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by two siblings; Carolyn...
Alex Jordan Whitmire
May 5, 2021
Alex Jordan Whitmire, 34, of Cleveland, TN passed away on Wednesday May 5, 2021. He was born on September 29, 1986. He was a lifelong resident of Cleveland. Alex enjoyed hanging out with his friends, traveling with his family on vacations, riding 4-wheelers, and taking care of people. He had a big heart and was a friend to all who...
Lois Jane (Moore) Haynes
May 5, 2021
Lois Jane (Moore) Haynes formally of Morristown, TN born on June 14, 1966 went to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on May 5, 2021. She was a member of Alpha Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents James H. & Mary Lois Moore, grandparents Nick & Emma Lee Free, James Moore and Nancy Toby and two...
Johnnie Ruth Holmes
May 4, 2021
Johnnie Ruth Holmes, 91, of Dalton, GA passed away on May 4, 2021. She was born on October 28, 1929, to the late Oscar and Lola Godfrey. She was born and raised in the Red Clay area. Johnnie loved working puzzles and being outside working with flowers in her yard. She has also been known to be the “Best Biscuit...
Kathy Lynn Walraven
May 4, 2021
Kathy Lynn Walraven, 63, of Cleveland, TN passed away on May 4, 2021. She was born on August 9, 1957. Kathy has been a resident of Cleveland for the past 20 years. She enjoyed people watching, playing solitaire, drinking coffee and visiting with friends. She is preceded in death by her father Robert Leslie; husband Randall; brother Robert Gary Leslie;...
Freda Green Casteel Watson
May 4, 2021
Freda Green Casteel Watson, age 98, of Englewood, TN left her earthly body on Tuesday afternoon, May 4, 2021 at the home of her daughter for her Heavenly home. She grew up in Polk and McMinn Counties working in manufacturing companies in the local area through the years. Freda was faithful and active n her local church, Zion Hill Baptist...
Delores W. Skinner
May 4, 2021
Delores W. Skinner (Lois) age 91 born September 5,1929 passed May 4,2021. Residence East Ridge, Tennessee. Member of Spring Creek Baptist Church in Trion, Georgia. Retired from East Ridge Hospital as Supervisor of Communications. Preceded in death by her parents Eugene and Lena Mae Wells, three brothers Doyle Wells, Hollis Wells and Jimmy Wells. Sisters Rita Williams and Nell Grimes....
Ernest Allen Nethken
May 4, 2021
Ernest Allen "Buddy" Nethken, 89, of Crossville, TN passed away on May 4, 2021. He was born on July 22, 1931 to the late Norman and Margaret Nethken. He has lived in Crossville for the past 22 years, after moving there from Cleveland. When he was in Cleveland, Ernest was a longtime member of Stanfield Baptist Church. Ernest loved working...
Donald Lee Cofer
May 3, 2021
Donald Lee Cofer, who was born in Bradley County, TN on March 14, 1929, has gone on to his heavenly home Monday May the 3rd. Don was 92 years old at the time of his passing and he was surrounded by those who loved him. He was preceded in death by his parents James Raymond Cofer Sr. and Effie Conner...
Harry Lee Douglas
May 3, 2021
Harry Lee Douglas, 89, of Cleveland passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on May 3, 2021. He enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, and time spent with family. He was born on September 10, 1931 to George and Inez Million Douglas. Harry is preceded in death the love of his life, Delores Gobble Douglas; her parents, Lewis and Aline Trotter...
Lucretia Diane Hastings-Kirkland
May 2, 2021
Lucretia “Meme” Diane Hastings-Kirkland, 54, of Cleveland, TN passed away on May 2, 2021. She was born on November 7, 1966 in Gastonia, North Carolina. She loved the beach, music, and online shopping. Most of all, she loved her family and spending time with them. She is preceded in death by her father John Hastings; dad Lewis Brooks; and stepdad...
