Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Amanda Lee Bingham
Dec 28, 2024
Amanda Lee Bingham born November 28, 1975 born in Rockwood, TN and raised in Elverton, TN, went home to be with her heavenly father on December 28th 2024. She was a member of The Free Pentecostal Church of Harriman. Amanda loved her family and being outside in the sunshine.
She is preceded in death by her momma, Joyce Dean Mayton, her...
Timothy Overholt
Dec 28, 2024
Timothy John Burnette Overholt, lovingly known as "TJ"; passed away on December 28, 2024, at the age of 48. Born on July 20,1976, TJ grew up in Chattanooga,Tennessee, and attended both Tyner High School and Central High School.
TJ was preceded in death by his beloved grandmother, Maggie Wray (Mimi), his mother, Linda Overholt, and his cherished dog, Honey.
He is survived...
Florine Bain
Dec 28, 2024
Anna Florine Casson Bain, age 99, of Cleveland, passed away on December 28, 2024. She was the daughter of William Casson and Esther Freeman Casson. Florine was known for her cooking, antique collecting, sewing, and craft making. She counted her children and their families as her greatest blessings and never ceased to tell them how thankful she was for them....
Mary Tinsley
Dec 27, 2024
Mary Ruth Tinsley, 96, passed away on December 27, 2024. She was born to the late Joe and Mary Cecil Climer Johnson on December 21, 1928 in Cleveland, Tennessee.
Mary enjoyed writing poetry, spending time with her family, reading the Bible, and solving crossword puzzles. Mary worked at Cleveland Utilities for 24 years. She was a devout member of...
Thurman "Frank" Nerren
Dec 27, 2024
Thurman "Frank" Nerren, 70, of Chattanooga, left this world to go to his Heavenly home on December, 27th, 2024. Frank was born on June 7th, 1954, to the late Barabra and Thurman Nerren.
Frank was married to the love of his life, Marita Brooks Nerren. He was preceded in death by his two daughters, Barbie and Amber Nerren, and His son...
Yonna Davis
Dec 27, 2024
Yonna Jo Davis of Cleveland, Tennessee prayed a simple heartfelt prayer in the emergency room after a serious fall the morning after Christmas. Lord Jesus, show me mercy. Would you please take my hand and walk me into your presence. It was a prayer that her Savior would answer on December 27, 2024.
Born in Ardmore, Oklahoma on April 11, 1938,...
Donna Kreps
Dec 27, 2024
Donna Mae Lehn Kreps, of Athens, TN, passed away peacefully in her home on December 27, 2024 at the age of 92.
Donna was born in Brandon, Minnesota on March 25, 1932 to Susan (Tamble) Lehn and John M. Lehn, a younger sister to Genevieve, Jim, Ione, Marge, Lloyd, and Bill, and older sister to Jo Ann. After high...
Robbynell Johnston
Dec 27, 2024
Robbynell Lauderback Johnston, 94, died peacefully at her home on December 27, 2024. She was born on February 9,1930 to Charley and Ruby Beene Lauderback. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Cline Johnston, daughter, Connie Woods and her husband Bobby Woods, brothers Reynolds (Taterbug) Lauderback (Nada Lee) and Kenneth Lauderback (Edna), and...
Richard Chapman
Dec 26, 2024
Richard Andrew Chapman passed away peacefully on December 26, 2024 at his home in Ringgold, Georgia at eighty-eight years of age. As a lifelong Christian with a gregarious nature and goodness of spirit, Richard never met a stranger, but he was foremost a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and dear friend to many. Richard will be deeply missed by those who...
Scott Dumm
Dec 26, 2024
Scott Allen Dumm, 62, passed away on December 26, 2024. He was born to the late David Allen and Bernice Dumm on January 7, 1962.
Scott was a lifelong Chicago Cubs and Chicago Bears fan, and a sports fanatic. He was an avid watcher of the Wheel of Fortune, Jeopardy, and the Andy Griffith Show. He also enjoyed music,...
Iva Jane Long
Dec 26, 2024
Iva Jane Long, 71, passed away December 26, 2024, in South Pittsburg, TN. She was born May 22, 1953, in Chattanooga, TN.
She is preceded in death by her father, Frank Merritt and mother, Billie Jane Brewer, son, Donnie Long and daughter, Donna Green.
Iva is survived by her siblings, Linda Acosta, of Chattanooga, TN, Tena Coots, of Lafayette, GA, Tammy Airks,...
Richard Jenkins
Dec 26, 2024
Richard Allen Jenkins was born October 26, 1958 in Grenada, MS to Corbin and Emagene (Ward) Jenkins, two of the kindest, most generous people to ever walk the planet. It's no surprise that they raised a man as equally as wonderful and compassionate as they were. He entered eternity with his Savior on December 26, 2024 at the age of...
Carlos Salazar
Dec 25, 2024
With profound sorrow, we announce the passing of Carlos Salazar, a beloved son, husband, father, and friend, who entered into eternal rest on December 25, 2024, in Etowah, Tennessee. At just 26 years of age, Carlos brought joy, laughter, and love into the hearts of all who knew him.
Carlos was a man who embraced life fully, guided by a deep...
Dionne Jackson Massengale
Dec 25, 2024
Dionne Jackson Massengale, born on August 30, 1938, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2024, surrounded by love.
Dionne was the cherished daughter of Milton and Mildred Jackson and grew up alongside her two beloved sisters, Linda Couillens and Shirley Duncan. She was a devoted mother to her two children, Frank Massengale, Kimberly Schenk and her husband, Steve Schenk. Her family...
Teresa Huffar
Dec 25, 2024
Teresa Roberta Huffar, born on May 8, 1963, in Knoxville, TN, passed away on December 25, 2024. She lived in Dayton, TN, where she cherished her time with family and friends.
Teresa is survived by her daughter, Letitia Dugger, and her son, John Huffar.
She will be cremated, and her ashes will be laid to rest at 2415 Georgetown Rd NW, Cleveland,...
Wesley Garrison
Dec 25, 2024
Wesley M, Garrison of Cleveland, TN and York, ME went home to be with the Lord on December 25th, 2024.
He was born in Pinehurst, NC on Septemer 14, 1942. Wesley was beloved son of Paul and Opal Garrison. He was preceeded in death by his parents, his brothers Carl Garrison and Marshall Garrison, and his sisters Nancy Chavez and Paula...
Marcus Worley
Dec 25, 2024
Marcus Worley, 46, of Cleveland, TN, passed away on December 25, 2024. Marcus loved long rides in the mountains, enjoyed working on lawnmowers and small engines, and was a devoted Georgia Bulldogs football fan. He cherished his family and "grandbabies," and shared a close bond with his stepson, Jonathan Morgan. A man of the Baptist faith, Marcus was known for...
Martha Buckner
Dec 25, 2024
Martha Juanita "Bunt" Buckner, affectionately known as Nannie, a resident of Cleveland, Tennessee born in 1929, Nannie received the Ultimate gift. She went to be with her Heavenly Father on Christmas Day 2024.
Nannie enjoyed working seek and find puzzle books, jigsaw puzzles, and eating Little Debbie Crème Pies. She was a member of Lebanon Baptist Church. She retired from Charleston...
Martha Rogers
Dec 24, 2024
Martha Jo Crane Rogers, age 89, of Chattanooga, TN, and loving mother of five, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 24, 2024. Martha was born in Cleveland, TN, on May 9, 1935.
Martha was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
Martha is preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, William Dexter Rogers; two sons - John...
Mitch Dickson
Dec 24, 2024
Mitch Dickson, 74, passed away on December 24, 2024. He was born in Cleveland, Tennessee to Hayes and Roxie Dickson on November 23, 1950.
Mitch was a longtime musician, most noted for his time as a bass player with The Southern Cross Band, and in the bluegrass community. He worked many years as an electronic technician and engineer...
