Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Scotty Gene Lawson
Mar 13, 2021
Scotty Lawson passed away on March 13, 201 at his residence in Cleveland, TN. Born Feb. 25, 1955 in Cincinnati, OH to Louise Lawson and Billy Lawson. He was non-denominational and enjoyed watching car races, car rebuilds, watching movies with friends and playing with his great-nephews. Preceded in death by his brother, Michael Lawson, grandparents, Taylor Black and Clela Black...
Mary Katherine Smith
Mar 12, 2021
Mary Katherine Smith, 77 of Delano, TN, passed away March 12, 2021 at home surrounded by her family. “Mama”, “Nana”, “Ninnie and “BestGirl” were all titles she was proud to wear. She has left this world for her heavenly home which she made her reservation for so many years ago. She was of the Baptist faith and had a long,...
Rena Mae Edington
Mar 12, 2021
Rena Mae Edington went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 12, 2021, at the age of 85. Rena devoted most of her life to helping others and enjoyed being the wife of a minister for over 40 years. She was a devout Christian woman and longtime member of Lakewood Baptist Church. Rena was preceded...
Joann Clark
Mar 12, 2021
Joann Clark, 65, passed away March 12, 2021. She was a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN and a member of Southview Baptist Church. Joann played the piano for various groups. Preceded in death by her father, Joe Borders, daughter, Shannon. Survived by her mother, Ann Borders; husband, Phil Clark; aunts, Betty Hitson, of Wears Valley, TN and Margaret Tungate, of...
Deirdra Ann Hawkins Barrows
Mar 11, 2021
Deirdra Ann Hawkins Barrows, 42, of Athens, TN passed away on Thursday March 11, 2021 at her residence. She was a native of Polk County and had lived many years in both Polk and McMinn Counties. She was a loving mother, wife and a faithful member of The Church of God in Athens, TN. Deirdra was a treasured employee of...
Taylor Vaughn "Pepaw" Cawood
Mar 11, 2021
Taylor Vaughn Cawood, “Pepaw”, 88, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN reached his Heavenly home on Thursday morning, March 11, 2021. He passed peacefully at Legacy Village surrounded by those he loved the most. Taylor was born on May 8, 1932, to Taylor (killed in the line of duty prior to his birth) and Charlie Annie Cawood. Being the youngest...
Rev. Johnie Buck Jones
Mar 11, 2021
Rev. Johnie Buck Jones was born on October 12, 1934 in Cleveland, Tennessee to Joe Brown Jones and Martha Della Scoggins. Rev. Jones joyfully entered into the place he preached and sang about and into the arms of Jesus on March 11, 2021. Johnie is survived by his wife Linda; his children Ron (Maria), Rachael, Bob (Denise) and Leah (Jim);...
Jerry Ross Millsaps
Mar 10, 2021
Jerry Ross Millsaps, 65, a resident of Decatur, TN passed away on Wednesday evening, March 10, 2021 in an Athens, TN hospital. He was born in Athens, TN on March 26, 1955 a son of the late Fred & Lucille Millsaps. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a sister Lisa McGuire. Jerry leaves behind to...
Travis Burger
Mar 10, 2021
Travis Burger, 39, passed away March 10, 2021. He was a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN and of the Christian faith. Travis was kindhearted, a loving man who loved music, art, family, and his dog scruffy. Preceded in death by his sister, Kristian Hall. Survived by his parents, Ricky Hall, Sr. & Deborah Lanclos; daughter, Ashlynn Burger; siblings, Jill Burger,...
Betty Shepherd Kendrick
Mar 10, 2021
Betty Shepherd Kendrick died March 10, 2021 at Morningside of Cleveland TN, following a lengthy illness. She was 96. Betty was preceded in death by her husband (Bill Kendrick), mother (Bertha Shepherd Wright), father (Will Shepherd), second father (Horace Wright) and son-in-law (Bob Ingram). She is survived by her two daughters (Katherine Ingram Jones and Carol Ann Baker), two son-in-laws...
Melba Ann Wade
Mar 9, 2021
Melba Ann Wade, 88, of Cleveland, TN went to be with the Lord on Tuesday March 9, 2021. She was the daughter of the late Roy R. & Jennie Smith Wade. She was also preceded in death by her sister Dorothy Jean Wade and brother Roy R. Wade Jr. of Henderson, NV. Melba graduated from Bradley Central High School, class...
Stephen Douglas Rice
Mar 9, 2021
Stephen Douglas Rice,56, passed away on March 9, 2021. Born December 3, 1964 to Hazel L. (Wheeler) and Edwin E. Rice, in Ann Arbor Michigan. Stephen retired after serving 25 years in the United States Army and National Guard. Stephen had many jobs while serving, among them, vehicle maintenance supervisor, unit supply specialist, and MP. He was deployed to Iraq...
Mary Sue Eaton
Mar 9, 2021
Mary Sue Eaton, 80, a life-long resident of McMinn County passed away on Tuesday, March 9, 2021. Sue was born on March 12, 1940 to the late W.H and Daisy Hamilton. She was of the Baptist faith and was a member of Unity Baptist Church. She enjoyed singing with several different gospel groups, and spending time with her family. In...
Kayla Michelle Cooper
Mar 9, 2021
Kayla Michelle Cooper, age 33 of Rome, Georgia, passed away on March 9, 2021 at Cartersville Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her stepdad, Clayton Knowles and several aunts and uncles. Survivors include her mother, Patricia G. Knowles of Sale Creek, TN; father, Curtis Ray Edwards of Rome, Ga; two brothers and two sisters-in-law. Floyd and Courtney Edwards...
Franklin "Jeff" Sims
Mar 7, 2021
Franklin “Jeff” Sims, 57, a resident of Cleveland, went to be with the Lord on March 7, 2021 after a two and a half year battle with stage 4 lung cancer. He was born July 17, 1963 to Frank Sims and Mary Sims Hope. He was preceded in death by his mother Mary Sims Hope, stepfather James Hope, stepmother Stella...
Mary "Rose" Lyle
Mar 6, 2021
Mary “Rose” Lyle, 85, a resident of Cleveland, went to her Heavenly home on Saturday, March 6, 2021 after a long illness. She was born on March 11, 1935 in Calhoun, a daughter of the late Hubert and Nelle Carr. She graduated from Calhoun High School in 1953, where she played basketball. She was retired from Cleveland City Schools and...
Kathy Mayo Ervin
Mar 6, 2021
Kathy Ervin, age 62 of Cleveland, departed this life on Saturday morning, March 6, 2021 at her home. Born on September 28, 1958 in Shreveport, Louisiana, she lived a majority of her life in Bradley County and attended Brainerd Baptist Church and Westwood Baptist Church. Kathy was a well-known Diabetic educator and spent her career at Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga....
Douglas Wade Headrick
Mar 6, 2021
Douglas Wade Headrick, died on Saturday, March 6, 2021. He was born on March 19, 1953, in Sevierville, Tenn. He was preceded in death by his mother, Blanche Ramsey, his sister, Cheryl Glenn Ramsey Ownby, and his maternal grandparents, Mattie and Walter Ramsey Sr., who raised him after his mother passed away. He is survived by the love of his...
Stanley Raymond Womac
Mar 6, 2021
Stanley Raymond Womac, 71, a resident of Englewood, TN went home to be with his Lord and Savior early Saturday morning, March 6, 2021. Stan was a well-known business man and land developer in East Tennessee. He was of the Baptist faith and was a charter member of the Genesis Baptist Church of Athens, TN. Stan was a lifelong resident...
June Cecilia Nolt Spratlin
Mar 6, 2021
It is with deep sorrow and much love that the family of June Cecilia Nolt Spratlin, announce her peaceful passing to be with the Lord. She was 74 years old. She was the wife of Raymond Spratlin of Cleveland, Tennessee. June was born in March 1946 in Lennoxtown Castle, Stirlingshire, Scotland. She was the first child of Frederick and Cecilia...
