Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Jo Ann Mccamish Forrest
Mar 6, 2021
Jo Ann McCamish Forrest of McMinnville, TN passed away Saturday, March 6th, 2021. She was born April 23rd, 1938, in Cleveland, TN. She was a resident of Cleveland for over 60 years. A graduate of Bradley Central High School, class of 1956, she went on to work at Cleveland Bank and Trust, Co. from 1957 to 1974. She was a...
Pat Haynes Pearson
Mar 6, 2021
Pat Pearson, age 72 of Cleveland, departed this life on Saturday, March 6, 2021 at her home. Born in Chattanooga, she lived a majority of her life in Bradley County and was of the Baptist faith. She loved watching sports and spending time with her family. She is preceded in death by her parents, Rev. Charles and Myrt Haynes. Pat...
Johnnie Faye "Pat" Lewis Helton
Mar 5, 2021
Johnnie Faye “Pat” Lewis Helton, 84, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Friday, March 5, 2021 at her home in Charleston, Tn surrounded by her family. She was born in Cleveland, Tn on November 4, 1936 daughter of the late John M. Lewis and Ethel M. Boss Lewis. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in...
James Garrett Hendren
Mar 5, 2021
James Garrett Hendren, 77, of Ocoee, TN passed away on Friday evening, March 5, 2021 at his home. He was born in Knoxville, TN on May 28, 1943 and was a graduate of Old South High School. He was retired from IBEW Local 175, Chattanooga as an Electrical Test Technician at Nuclear Plant Refueling Shutdowns. He was a member of...
Deborah "Nana" Davis
Mar 5, 2021
Debbie " Nana" Davis, age 64 of Cleveland, departed this life on Friday, March 5, 2021 at Tennova Healthcare in Cleveland. Born on August 18, 1956 to the late Clyde Black and Joyce Miller, She was a native and lifelong resident of Bradley County and was of the Baptist faith. She was employed at American Uniform and Rubbermaid and enjoyed...
Michael David Hackney
Mar 3, 2021
Michael Hackney, age 47, of Cleveland, departed this life on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at Tennova Healthcare. Born on March 21, 1973, he was a native and lifelong resident of Bradley County and was of the Baptist faith. A 1992 graduate of Bradley Central High School, he was a member of the baseball team and was previously employed at Southeastern...
Dora "Dody" James
Mar 3, 2021
Dora “Dody” James, age 86, of Birchwood, departed this life on Wednesday morning, March 3, 2021 at her residence. Born on October 15, 1934 in Delano, Tennessee to the late Cam and Juanita Boyd Morrison, she was a longtime resident of Hamilton County and was of the Baptist faith. She retired after 20 plus years driving a school bus for...
Eileen Frances Auel
Mar 3, 2021
Eileen Francis Auel of Flintstone Georgia left this earth on March 3, 2021 and is now sitting at the feet of Jesus. We are all rejoicing in her homecoming. Eileen was born on July 13,1951 in Ohio. After graduating from high school, she left home to attend Covenant College on Lookout Mountain in Georgia. Eileen spent 44 years at Covenant...
Larry Eugene Rymer
Mar 1, 2021
Larry Rymer, age 47 of Cleveland, departed this life on Monday, March 1, 2021 at Tennova Healthcare. Born on July 6, 1973, he was a native and lifelong resident of Bradley County and was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church. Larry was a 1992 graduate of Bradley Central High School and was employed at Carter Distributing for several years. He...
Stephenson H. Denny
Mar 1, 2021
Stephenson H. Denny, 73, of Cleveland, went home to be with his Lord, Monday, March 1, 2021. Affectionately called Mr. Fix-it, he was very skillful at repairing things and solving difficult problems. He enjoyed restoring antique cars, gardening, and spending time with family. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a retired printing press operator. Steve is preceded...
Joan E. Carroll
Feb 28, 2021
Joan E. Carroll, 81, of Cleveland, TN, passed away on February 28, 2021. She was a member of Wesley memorial United Methodist Church. Joan enjoyed golfing, reading, traveling with her mother and sister, spending time with friends and family. She was well known for long chats on her screened in porch. Preceded in death by her father, Charles Ereckson; sister,...
Reed Buckner, Sr.
Feb 27, 2021
Reed Buckner, Sr., 84, of Cleveland, TN, passed away on February 27, 2021. He was of the Christian faith and affiliated with Church of God. Reed loved the Lord, church, and gospel music. He enjoyed yardwork, gardening, and porch sittin’ with family and friends. Never passed up an opportunity for a good trade of any kind. He enjoyed his retirement...
Terry "Rick" Richard Davis
Feb 27, 2021
Terry “Rick” Richard Davis, 69 resident of Chattanooga passed away at his home on February 27, 2021 following a lengthy illness. Rick was a retired firefighter for the City of Chattanooga, he had a wonderful sense of humor and will be greatly missed by his friends and family of which include his wife Laura Gail Davis, children; Sean Wesley Davis...
Nathaniel Clifford Ricker
Feb 27, 2021
Nathaniel Clifford Ricker, 64, of Decatur, TN gained his wings on Saturday February 27, 2021. He loved to go deer hunting, turkey hunting, and fishing. He was friends with everyone he met. He was the kindest most caring man you ever met. He loved his children, grandchildren, and family. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sandy Ricker, mother,...
Donald Edward Lewis
Feb 27, 2021
Donald Edward Lewis, 73, of Cleveland, TN, passed away on February 27, 2021. He was of the Baptist faith and a member of Ridgeview Baptist Church. Preceded in death by his wife, Wanda Jean Lewis; mother, Mary Kerr; father, Estes T. Lewis; sister, Venda Gatlin; brother, James Lewis. Survived by his son, Scott Lewis; siblings, Barbara (Rick) Staples and Ronnie...
Shawn Turner
Feb 27, 2021
Shawn Turner, 54, of Cleveland, TN, passed away on February 27, 2021. He was a member of Grace Community Church of God. Shawn loved playing the guitar, BMX, dirt bikes, and antiques. Survived by his parents, Charles & Gaynelle Turner; sons, Trevor Turner; brothers, Jamie Turner and Jason Turner. Visitation will be held from 2:00 P.M. -6:00 P.M. on Thursday,...
Karen Kay Mckenzie Clayton
Feb 26, 2021
Karen Kay McKenzie Clayton age 64, of Cleveland, departed this life on Friday, February 26, 2021 at Tennova Healthcare. A lifelong resident of Cleveland, she was previously employed at TVA and attended Lighthouse Tabernacle. She loved traveling and spending time with Jerry and her family and friends. She is survived by her loving partner, Jerry Clayton; parents, Bob and Kewpie...
Deborah June Casteel
Feb 26, 2021
Deborah Casteel, of Cleveland, TN, passed away on February 26, 2021 at Hospice Care Center. She was a member of Cohulla Baptist Church. Deborah enjoyed bird watching, puzzles, camping, and fishing. Preceded in death by her parents, Doyle & Rosa Lee Horn; brother, Gary Horn. Survived by her husband, Gary Casteel; son, John Paul Johnson; siblings, Navada Rymer and Rose...
Iola Hall
Feb 26, 2021
Iola Hill Lyle Hall, 105, passed away on Friday, February 26, 2021 at Social Circle Rehabilitation Center in Social Circle, GA. Born on March 10, 1915 in Riceville, TN. She was a member of Bowman Hills Seventh Day Adventist Church. Iola worked at Bradley High School in the cafeteria for 26 years and retired from Preston Printing Company of 25...
Mildred Janice Nelson
Feb 24, 2021
Mildred Janice Nelson, 81, a lifelong resident of Sweetwater, TN passed away on Wednesday morning, February 24, 2021 in a Sweetwater hospital. She was born on January 29, 1940 in Sweetwater, TN a daughter of the late Reverend Theodore & Myrtle Chapman. She was a very dedicated member of North Sweetwater Baptist Church. Mildred enjoyed crafting, quilting, cooking and most...
