Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries

Mar 25, 2021

Mary Jo Sliger, 89, of Cleveland, TN passed away on March 25, 2021. She was born on October 20, 1931 to the late Alvin and Wilma Johnson. Mary Jo was a lifelong resident of this area and a member of Stanfield Baptist Church. One of Mary’s favorite hobbies was Ballroom Dancing and reading. In addition to her mother and father,...

Mar 24, 2021

Dewey Ray Trentham, 79, of Benton, TN passed away on March 24, 2021. He was born on June 22, 1941 to the late Della Quinn Trentham Woody and Edgar Trentham. He retired from the Benton City Police Department, was a Veteran of the Army National Guard, and deacon at Pine Ridge Baptist Church in the 70s. In addition to his...

Mar 24, 2021

Mary Francis Lamb, 88, of Cleveland, TN, went to rejoice in heaven on March 24, 2021 peacefully surround by family. Born April 5, 1932 in North Carolina to the late Bill & Gertrude Miller. Mary retired from Hardwick Clothes and was a member of Chestuee Baptist Church and New Beginnings Church. She loved gardening, traveling and Sunday dinners with family....

Mar 24, 2021

James Lee Bates, 36, of Decatur, TN passed away Wednesday March 24th 2021 at Star Regional Medical Center in Athens, TN. Survivors include father, Ricky Bates of Decatur, mother, Pamela Bates of Chattanooga, step mother Vickey Bates of Decatur, brothers, Dwight Bates of Georgia, Nicholas Trueblood of Chattanooga, Matt Cain Cleveland, and Charles Bates of Hixson, sister Amanda Eckert of...

Mar 23, 2021

Nalini Hema Samuel, 74, of Cleveland, TN passed away on March 23, 2021. She was born on February 22, 1947 to the late Dr. Addison and Ranee Samuel. Nalini enjoyed knitting, crocheting, and sewing. She was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. In addition to her mother and father, she is preceded in death...

Mar 23, 2021

Rev. Gary J. Dansby,84, of Cleveland, TN, passed away March 23, 2021. Born January 11, 1937 in Lakeland, FL to the late Henry Dansby and Meddie Mae Dansby. He enjoyed gardening, fishing, bird watching, working on projects and hunting. Rev. Dansby was also of the Pentecostal/ Church of God faith. Preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Dansby; parents, Henry...

Mar 23, 2021

Rosemary Marie Sledge, age 69, of Athens, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at her home. Rosemary was born in Fremont, Ohio to the late Ira and Lena Haubert. Along with her parents Rosemary is preceded by her husband Billy Sledge. She leaves behind to cherish her memories, her sons Patrick (Julie) Willhauck, of Ohio, and Rodney (Ashley)...

Mar 23, 2021

Roy Wilson, 85, of Cleveland, TN, passed away March 23, 2021. He was of the Seventh Day Adventist faith and worked at Homestead small engine repairs. Preceded in death by his wife, Isabell Wilson; daughter, Janet Lee; son, James Franklin; mother, Hazel; father, Doc Wilson; rothers, Hoyle Wilson and Tommy Jones. Survived by his daughters, Brenda (Daniel) Marr, and Shirley...

Mar 22, 2021

Linda Fay Tankersley, 72, a lifelong resident of Dayton, TN passed away on Tuesday night, March 22, 2022. She was born in Dayton, TN on May 12, 1949, a daughter of the late James & Christine Wilson. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by two brothers James Harold Wilson and Clarence Junior Yoder. Linda leaves...

Mar 21, 2021

Mar 21, 2021

Betty A. McHugh, the beloved wife of Edward J. McHugh, who preceded her to heaven, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on March 21, 2021. Betty was a loving wife for 69 years, and the mother of nine children that she loved more than her own life. Betty lived life fully until Alzheimer’s began its assault...

Mar 21, 2021

Clara Perry Elliott, 80, of Cleveland, TN passed away on March 21, 2021. She was born on August 16, 1940 to the late Lennis Hall and Bertha Weaver Hall. Clara has lived in Cleveland for more than 50 years. She was a babysitter for many years for many local children. Above all, Clara was a loving mother and grandmother. She...

Mar 21, 2021

George E. Martin, age 91, passed away on Sunday, March 21, 2021. He was a longtime resident of Cleveland and a member and Deacon of Lebanon Baptist Church. He was the son of the late Earnest F. and Grace Frazier Martin. He is also preceded in death by his grandson, Trevor Vic Martin Jones and sister, Mildred Blalock. George is...

Mar 21, 2021

Barbara Jean Fulbright Mullins, 57, of Cleveland, TN passed away on March 21, 2021. She was born on March 16, 1964 to Charles ”Bob” and Doris Fulbright. Barbara’s passion in life was her family, especially her three grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her mother Doris Moore Fulbright, brother Charles Craig Fulbright, and her sister Carol Fulbright Ledford. Leaving...

Mar 21, 2021

Fred Douglas Leslie, Jr age 65 of Ocoee, TN went to be with “His Jesus” on Sunday, March 21, 2021 at his home. Doug loved flowers and singing gospel music, but most of all Tennessee Football and going to church. Next to Jesus, Doug loved his family and his friends, especially his grandchildren and his great-granddaughter. Doug was preceded in...

Mar 20, 2021

Danielle Nichole McOsker, 48, of Tunnel Hill, GA passed away on March 20, 2021. She was born on December 13, 1972 in Florence, SC. Danielle’s greatest passion in life was being a wife and mother, her family was her pride and joy. She also enjoyed being outside working with flowers in the garden and was a tremendous cook. Danielle leaves...

Mar 20, 2021

Patricia Kay Burgess, 65, of Cleveland, TN passed away on March 20, 2021. She was born on June 30, 1955 to the late Edgar and Jewell O’Daniel. Patricia was a lifelong resident of this area. She enjoyed singing, dancing, eating out, and most of all spending time with her family-especially her grandchildren. She also loved her beloved dog, Jingles. In...

Mar 19, 2021

Robert (Bob) LeRoy Roberts, 85, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on March 19, 2021. Bob was born at home on December 31, 1935 to Harry Roberts and Gladys Fallon Roberts in Solsville, New York. He passed away due to complications from a stroke in his home in Delano, Tennessee, surrounded by family. Bob graduated from Morrisville-Eaton...

Mar 19, 2021

Robert “Jason” Davis, 40, a resident of Athens, TN went home to be with the Lord on Friday morning, March 19, 2021. He was a long-time resident of Decatur, TN. He was a talented self-taught musician and artist. He was a gentle loving father, son and brother. Jason was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Decatur, TN. He...

Mar 19, 2021

Jeffery Scotty Higenbottom, 70, of Soddy Daisy, TN passed away on March 19, 2021. He was born on October 7, 1950 to the late Bernice and Leciel Higenbottom. Jeffery enjoyed playing guitar, working on cars, and was a pipe fitter and truck driver by trade. In addition to his mother and father, he is preceded in death by his brothers...