Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Eugene "Gene" E. Chambless Mcneill
Apr 14, 2021
Eugene “Gene” E.Chambless McNeill died April 14, 2021 at his home after a valiant fight against stage 4 cancer and Parkinson’s disease. Gene was born on November 16, 1939 in Chattanooga, Tennessee; graduating from Central High School class of1958 and also graduated with honors from the University of Chattanooga(UTC). Gene was honorably discharged as a Lt. in the United States...
Doyle Gibson
Apr 14, 2021
Doyle O. Gibson, 82, passed away on Wednesday, April 14, 2021. Doyle was born November 26, 1938 to the late Oscar and Martha Gibson. He was a lifelong resident of Bradley County and was of the Baptist faith. Doyle enjoyed his horses, his cattle and farming his land. But he loved “Trading” he would trade vehicles, guns, real estate, anything...
Justin Richard Leach
Apr 14, 2021
Justin Richard Leach, age 30, of Birchwood, TN died on April 14, 2021. He arrived in this world on September 7, 1990 in Gainesville, Georgia. He moved to Michigan at the age of 9 months and grew up there until the age of 4 when his family and he moved to Birchwood, TN. He graduated from Sequoyah High School in...
Shirley Ann Thornton Berg
Apr 13, 2021
Shirley Berg, age 82, of Cleveland, departed this life on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at her home. Born in Wade, Oklahoma on July 25, 1938 to the late Earl Augustus and Ellen Augustine Payne Thornton, she lived a majority of her life in Arkansas before moving to Bradley County 20 years ago. She was a contributor to the Hot Springs...
Amanda Brooke Oliver Wade
Apr 13, 2021
Amanda Oliver Wade, age 41, of Harrison, departed this life on Tuesday, April 13, 2021. Born on December 5, 1979, she was a native and lifelong resident of Hamilton County and was a member of Bayside Baptist Church She was preceded in death by her mother, Robin Owens. Left behind to cherish Amanda’s memory are her daughters, Taya and Kassidy;...
Seph Scott Iii
Apr 13, 2021
Seph Scott III of Decatur, TN passed away on April 13, 2021. He was born on April 2, 1958 to the late Seph and Donna Scott. He was a proud Navy veteran, and he enjoyed hiking, fishing, thrifting, and yard sales. In addition to his mother and father he is preceded in death by his wife, Sharion Scott. Seph leaves...
Samuel Lee Bandy
Apr 13, 2021
Samuel Bandy, 50, of Cleveland, TN, woke up in eternity on April 13, 2021. He worked at Cleveland Tire Center for over 28 years with his good friend Andy. He was formerly a member of The Church of God and The Church of God of Prophecy. Sam is currently a member of Family Worship Center Media Church. He was preceded...
Shelia Francine Runion
Apr 12, 2021
Shelia Francine Runion, 73, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Monday, April 12, 2021 in her home. She was a homemaker, loving wife, mother, and grandmother who loved spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Paul Runion; daughter, Kimberly Dawn Runion; parents, Jake & Frances Marie Godfrey; and brother, Bobby Godfrey. She is...
Christine Broussard
Apr 12, 2021
Christine Broussard, 94, passed away on April 12, 2021 at LifeCare of Cleveland. She was a faithful member of East Side Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her Husbands, Waldo Davis, Dalton Joe Broussard, Sr.; Grandson, Steve Davis. She is survived by her Son, Alfred Davis; Stepson, Dalton Joe Broussard, Jr, (Jo Ann); Grandchildren: Donna Bird (Jeff),...
Carolyn Fay Layman Mccosh
Apr 11, 2021
Carolyn Fay Layman McCosh entered her heavenly home on April 11, 2021 at the age of 73 after a long, hard-fought, and admirable battle with cancer. Carolyn was born on November 28, 1947 to the late Bruce and Bessie Knox Layman. She was the youngest of eight children and was preceded in death by her parents and 5 of her...
Jennifer Renee' Cathey
Apr 10, 2021
Ms. Jennifer “Jenny” Renee’ Cathey, of Cleveland, TN, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2021 at the age of 43. Jenny was born to parents Kenneth Cathey and Brenda Shipman on November 20th,1978 in Cleveland, Tn. She grew up as the youngest and had one older sister. She attended Bradley High School. Jennifer was a stay-at-home mom for most of...
Randall E. Waters
Apr 10, 2021
Randall “Randy” Edward Waters passed away on April 10, 2021. He was born January 7, 1974. Preceded in death by his loving grandparents, Betty Tant, John Head, and Leroy Abbott; aunts, Mildred Davis, Clara Cox, and Loraine Smith; uncles, Charles “Tommy” Head and Acelee “Willie” Smith; cousin, Dee Jay Nolan. He is survived by his parents, Larry & Gloria Abbott;...
Sgt. Robert Douglas Johnson
Apr 10, 2021
Sgt. Robert Douglas Johnson, “Boston Bob” born February 28, 1949, went home to be with the Lord on April 10, 2021. He is survived by his children Kimberly Goodwin of Niota, TN, Corinna Johnson of East Sandwich, MA and Stephen Johnson of Dallas, TX, two grandchildren Senior Airman Cody Goodwin of Clovis, NM, Steven “Cole” Hampton of Niota, TN and...
John Dixon Downes Jr.
Apr 9, 2021
John D. Downes JR. who was 102 years old passed in his sleep while a patient at NHC Care in Athens on April 9,2021. John had been fighting a bone marrow disease for some time and failing health. John started his career in horticulture at West Virginia University where he got his B.S in 1942 and then a stint in...
Nanlyn Schlatterer
Apr 8, 2021
Nan, daughter, sister and friend to many, departed this life on April 8 at the young age of 65, near her home in Cleveland, Tennessee after a long battle with cancer. She had the support of many friends, too numerous to name. The overwhelming love and support of Dee Miller, Carl Dietz and David Burns gave Nan the freedom and...
Frank Leonard Hahn Jr.
Apr 8, 2021
Frank Leonard Hahn Jr, age 85, of Athens, Tennessee passed away at his home on Thursday, April 8, 2021. Frank was born on December 26, 1935 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to the late Frank L. Hahn and Clara Mae Byland Hahn. He enjoyed playing golf, working on cars, aviation, Disney Magic, and spending time with his family and friends. Along with...
Winona C. Aultman
Apr 8, 2021
Winona Gay Cook Aultman, 87 of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away on Thursday, April 8, 2021 at LifeCare of Cleveland, Tennessee. She was born to the Reverend and Mrs. Roddie C. Cook on May 27, 1933 in Ennis, West Virginia. Mrs. Aultman was a lifelong member of North Cleveland Church of God where she was the organist and pianist for many...
David Hiram Mccrosky
Apr 8, 2021
David Hiram McCrosky, age 80 of Oak Ridge, TN, went home to be with his Lord on April 8, 2021. He was born July 4, 1940 in Burgin, KY, the only son of Alford Davis McCrosky and Lettie Baker McCrosky. His parents and his wife, Wanda R McCrosky, precede him in death. David was a long-time educator in the Oak...
Donald William "B" Key
Apr 8, 2021
Donald William Key, a.k.a. “B”, age 82 of Benton, passed away on Thursday, April 8, 2021. He is survived by his wife Suzanne; daughter, Eleesha Wilcoxon(Jason), granddaughter and best buddy, Briley Wilcoxon; Debbie Brown(Tim), Michael Landosky(Cindy), Tim Landosky(Lynda), Phillip Landosky(Cindy); and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. There will be no public services announced at this time. We invite you to send...
Charles "Chuck" Rodber
Apr 8, 2021
Charles "Chuck" A. Rodber of Cleveland, TN, born on May 21, 1975 in St. Petersburg, FL, passed away on April 8, 2021. He was preceded in death by his mother, Charleen Scrafford, of Monteagle, TN. Chuck is survived by his aunt, Cheryl Santomartino; cousin, Shawn Mack, and close friend, Aynn Johnson. He is also survived by the staff and friends...
