Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Shannon Stewart
Apr 4, 2021
Shannon W. Stewart, 83, passed away on April 4, 2021. He was born in Pierce, West Virginia on August 2, 1937, to the late Shannon and Margarite (Warnick) Stewart. Shannon was a proud Navy veteran, and he retired from Stow Public Schools with 23 years of service. He was a member of the Cornerstone Apostolic Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He...
Janice Donahoe
Apr 2, 2021
Janice Donahoe, 67, passed away on April 2, 2021. She was a loving wife to David for 47 wonderful years. Janice was a doting mother to Jacob and Heather (Chris), an amazing Gramma to Logan and Lucas, a wonderful daughter to Julianne and Francis Martau, and sister to Judy, Frank (Sue), Maureen (Jimmy), and Julie (Bill). Janice was also very...
Edward "Gary" Beasley
Apr 2, 2021
Edward Gary Beasley, age 73, arrived at his new home in Heaven on April 2, 2021. He was at his residence in Georgetown, TN, surrounded by family. Gary was born in Gainesville, FL, on August 19, 1947. He worked as a lineman at Cleveland Utilities and Orlando Utilities before obtaining his Bachelor’s Degree in Christian Education from Central Christian University....
James Calvin Spurling
Apr 2, 2021
James Calvin Spurling went home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 2, 2021 at the age of 74. He was surrounded by his wife, daughters, and grandchildren when his heart beat for the last time. Calvin was born March 1, 1947, in Monroe County, Tennessee where he lived most of his life. He retired from a life of...
Mary Jane Cross
Apr 1, 2021
Mary Jane Cross, 61, of Cleveland, TN passed away on April 1, 2021. She was born on March 13, 1960. She is survived by her husband Jerry Cross, her daughter Brittany Payne Still, her daughter Lindsey Eaves Cox, her son-in-law Breck Still, her daughter-in-law Donna Phillips and family, her son-in-law Stephen Cox, and a host of beloved sisters, brothers, nieces,...
Frank Degusta Collins
Apr 1, 2021
Frank Collins, age 76 of Harrison, departed this life on Thursday, April 1, 2021 at Parkridge North Medical Center. Born in Chattanooga on July 13, 1944 to the late Nick and Frances Collins, he attended Lakeway Baptist Churchand was co-owner of The Highway 58 Tire Store. Frank was a well-known mechanic and loved spending time with family and friends. In...
Stanley Lawrence Keith
Mar 31, 2021
Stanley Lawrence Keith, 66, of Cleveland, passed away on Wednesday, March, 31st, at home surrounded by his loved ones. Stanley was a faithful servant of Christ. He was a Royal Ambassador leader for several years and enjoyed playing the organ at church. He was also a proud veteran of the United States Navy. Stanley was dearly loved by his family...
Jamie Lynn Robinson
Mar 31, 2021
Jamie Lynn Robinson, age 46, departed this life on Wednesday, March 31, 2021. Jamie was a lifelong resident of Athens, Tennessee. Jamie enjoyed being outdoors, and spending time with his family and friends. He was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Dorothy Patterson Lamb, and Jesse and Sue Robinson; aunts and uncles, Tommy Lamb,...
Wallace Dean Erwin
Mar 31, 2021
Wallace Dean Erwin, 79, of Calhoun, TN entered into the presence of the Lord on Wednesday, March 31, 2021. He is preceded in death by his parents John, and Sarah Crisp Erwin; brothers, Ramond Melton Erwin, John B Erwin Jr., Pete Erwin, Marshall Erwin, and Doug Erwin; his sisters, Ruby Woodcock, Margaret Monroe, Zella Ziegler, Betty Erwin, Dot McGullion, and...
Jimmy Lee Burgess
Mar 30, 2021
Jimmy Lee Burgess, age 50, of Cleveland departed this life on Tuesday, March 30, 2021, at his residence. Born on May 2, 1970 in Tampa, Florida to the late J.C. and Reba Burgess, he had lived several years in Dalton, Georgia before moving to Bradley County 6 years ago. Jimmy loved wrestling and was a local wrestler named, “Jimmy Starr”...
R.B. Owen Zipperer
Mar 28, 2021
R.B. Owen Zipperer, age 61, of Cleveland, departed this life on Sunday,March 28, 2021 . Born in Daytona on September 29, 1959 to the late R.B. and Daisy Mae Zipperer, he lived the past 30 years in Tennessee and was of the Baptist faith. He loved riding around making his rounds to his friends, playing pool , and being the...
Bryan Christopher Teasley
Mar 27, 2021
Bryan Christopher Teasley, 54, a resident of Riceville, TN passed away on Saturday night, March 27, 2021. He was born in Cleveland, TN on December 6, 1966 and has been of resident of Bradley and McMinn counties his entire life. Bryan was of the Baptist faith. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Carl & Maybelle Teasley, maternal...
Hoyle D. Hyberger
Mar 27, 2021
Hoyle Delane Hyberger joined his Heavenly Host March 27, 2021. Hoyle was preceded by this elevation to be among his parents, John and Margaret Latimer Hyberger, a brother, Samuel William Hyberger, grandparents, S.W. and Margaret Wright Latimer, and Franklin and Della Ottinger Hyberger, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Mr. Hyberger is survived by his sister, Ramona Faye Hyberger, nieces, nephews,...
Paul Gary Fulbright
Mar 27, 2021
Paul Gary Fulbright, 61, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, Tn passed away on Saturday afternoon, March 27, 2021 in a local hospital. Gary was born in Cleveland, TN on April 30, 1959 a son of the late Milford and Elaine Fulbright. He was of the Baptist faith and a current member of First Baptist Church of Cleveland, TN. Gary was...
Jesse Vona Guinn
Mar 26, 2021
Jesse Vona Guinn 30, died March 26th in an early morning car crash on Hwy 39 in McMinn County. She is survived by her Husband James R. Guinn, her parents Jeffery and Jennifer Wedell, Daughter Sierra Sanders 9, Daughter Sasha Sanders 8, and Son Jesse James Guinn 5. The family has chosen to have a private memorial but would like...
Lawrence D. Bowman
Mar 26, 2021
Lawrence Bowman,68, of Soddy Daisy, TN, passed away March 26, 2021. He was of the Christian faith. Preceded in death by his parents, brothers, and sisters. Survived by a host of family members and friends. No services will be held at this time. He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because...
Dusti Brooks
Mar 25, 2021
Dusti Brooks, 56, of Knoxville, TN passed away on Thursday morning, March 25, 2021 in a Soddy Daisy healthcare facility. She was born in Finley, Ohio on May 6, 1964. Dusti will always be remembered for her outgoing personality, joy of life, sense of humor and kind heart. Dusti leaves behind to cherish her memory her husband Tim Brooks, her...
Glenn Lane
Mar 25, 2021
Glenn “Piggo” Lane, 89, passed away peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 25, 2021 in a Chattanooga healthcare facility. He was born June 14, 1931 to the late Thomas W. Lane and Edith M. McGill Lane. He was the seventh of their twelve children born and raised in Meigs County TN. He attended Gravel Hill...
Gary Stephen "Steve" Wilson
Mar 25, 2021
Gary Stephen “Steve” Wilson, 72, a resident of Athens, TN passed away on Thursday morning, March 25, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. Steve was born in Cleveland, TN on May 30, 1948 a son of the late Howard & Pearl Wilson. He was a charter member of the Genesis Baptist Church in Athens, TN. Steve was an...
Erwin Keith Tinsley
Mar 25, 2021
Erwin Keith Tinsley, 64, of Cleveland, TN passed away on March 26, 2021. He was born on August 19, 1956 to the late Robert L. and Dorthella Tinsley. Keith was a lifelong resident of this area. He loved music, especially Rock & Roll, riding dirt bikes, and growing watermelon and cantaloupe. In addition to his mother and father, he is...
