Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Steven Coffey
Dec 23, 2024
Steven Leon Coffey, 68, passed away on December 23, 2024. He was born on October 22, 1956 to the late James C. Coffey and Katherine C. Coffey Capps.
In addition to his parents, Steven is preceded in death by his brother, Jeffery C. Coffey.
Steven is survived by his children, Ashley Coffey Black, Lauren Coffey, Jeff Coffey, Amanda Coffey, and siblings, Mike...
Anthony Frye
Dec 22, 2024
Anthony "Mason" Steven Frye, 44, of Etowah, TN passed away on December 22, 2024. He was born on June 27, 1980 in Mobile, Alabama to Roger and Mary (Mueller) Frye. Tony was self-employed in the construction industry.
He loved spending time with his children and his wife Nicole. He enjoyed hunting, riding his motorcycle (his pride and joy) spending time and...
Rondell Raburn
Dec 22, 2024
Rondell Henry Raburn Sr., born on November 3, 1936, in Athens, Tennessee, passed away on December 22, 2024, at the age of 88. A lifelong resident of Cleveland, Tennessee.
Rondell was a dedicated heavy equipment operator with Cleveland Utilities, where he made significant contributions in the field of utility installations by his dedication and hard work throughout his career...
Paytun Bay
Dec 21, 2024
From Paytun's Mother:
Paytun Anaia Bay
Sunrise: March 13, 2006 ; Sunset: December 21, 2024
“Payter-Tot” “Pay-Bay”
It is with immense sorrow that I announce the passing of Paytun Anaia Bay at the age of 18 Born on March 13, 2006 in Knoxville TN, she is remembered and celebrated as simply one of the most unique and authentic souls you will ever meet. “Pay...
Tina Campbell
Dec 21, 2024
Tina Jae Campbell, age 62 of Athens, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at UT Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. A native of New York, she was born in Syracuse. Although poor health plagued her for many years, she kept her spirits up with a wonderful sense of humor and vivacious demeanor. Tina had an indelible energy...
Billy Hood
Dec 21, 2024
Billy Gene Hood, 92, of Delano Tennessee went to be with his Lord on Saturday, December 21, 2024.
Billy loved the Lord and his family. He was a member of Faith Baptist Tabernacle in Athens, Tennessee. He enjoyed camping and rides in the mountains where he was raised. Billy was involved in prison ministries, playing and singing for his church, and...
John Gravellese
Dec 20, 2024
John loved spending time with family & friends. He never met a stranger. He was always the life of the party. John always made others laugh. He always enjoyed telling his jokes. He was an amazing father, husband, grandfather. He spent hours playing and making every moment count with his grand kids. He loved to watch and play sports of...
Mary Cash
Dec 20, 2024
Mary Ellen McLeroy Cash, 62, passed away peacefully at her home in Benton on December 20th, 2024. The daughter of the late Ray and Mildred Goforth and a native of Reliance, TN, Mary was confident and strong in her faith as a Christian. She was the very best of moms, a loving wife, and the kindest most giving and compassionate...
Willa Mae King
Dec 18, 2024
Willa Mae King, 90, of Cleveland, left this earth and went to her heavenly home December 18, 2024. She lived most of her life in Old Fort were she was active in her church, teaching Sunday school, Bible school and affectionately known by her nieces, nephews and all the children of the community as Aunt Mae.
Willa Mae spent many years...
Jesse Waddell
Dec 18, 2024
Jesse Waddell, 72, won his battle with cancer on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, as he was welcomed into the arms of his Savior, Jesus Christ.
Jesse was born on July 9, 1952, to Haskell and Virginia Waddell and was a lifetime resident of Birchwood, Tennessee. Jesse graduated from Birchwood High School in 1970 and also was a graduate of Cleveland Community...
Lena Long
Dec 18, 2024
Lena Gail Long (80) of Charleston, Tennessee, passed from this earth to her Heavenly home on December 18, 2024. She was born August 4, 1944, in Loving, Georgia, to Virgil and Bettie Arp who preceded her in death. Gail gave her heart to Jesus at the age of 62 at Centerpoint Baptist Church where she attended until her health prevented...
Terry Burgess
Dec 18, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Terry Mitchell Burgess, who left us on December 16, 2024, at the age of 68. Terry was born on January 16, 1956, and remained a beloved resident of his hometown of Decatur, Tennessee throughout his life.
Terry was the cherished son of the late Charles R. Burgess and Jearl D. Burgess of Decatur.
He...
Joyce Goins
Dec 17, 2024
Joyce Christine Goins, 88, of Cleveland, TN, passed away on December 17, 2024. She was born on June 24, 1936 to the late Clarence McKinney and Eva Cantrell.
In addition to her parents, Joyce is preceded in death by her husband, Quinton Goins, brothers, Glover (Florence) and Jim McKinney, and special friend, Harold Sullivan.
Joyce is survived by her son, Mark (Tonya...
Gordon Meis
Dec 17, 2024
Gordon Meis, 85, passed away peacefully at home on December 17, 2024, in Mc Donald, TN.
Gordon Meis was born on March 2, 1939 in Akron, MI, to Johannes Meis and Fannie Meis.
Gordon graduated from Michigan School for the Deaf in 1958, and went on to work as a baker in Hillsdale, Illinois. He later started his career as a Machinist...
Jeff Waltrip
Dec 16, 2024
Jeffrey Lee Waltrip, 68, a resident of Etowah, TN, went to Heaven on Monday, December 16, 2024 at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville. He was born in Austin, TX on March 23, 1956. Jeff lived in Texas until he moved with his family to Athens, TN in 2006. He was of the Church of God faith. Jeff enjoyed camping and...
Gladys Sharp
Dec 16, 2024
Gladys Fay Sharp, 82, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away on Monday, December 16, 2024. She was born on November 18, 1942 in Cleveland, Tennessee to the late Grover and Donnie Cooley. Gladys enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She also loved animals, brown cows, Coca Cola, and sitting on her back porch swinging.
Along with her parents she...
Woodrow Martin
Dec 16, 2024
Woodrow Martin, 79, of Cleveland, TN, passed away on December 16, 2024. A man of many talents and a heart full of love, Woodrow lived a life that brought joy to everyone around him.
Woodrow had a passion for drawing, painting, and building things. Whether it was telling jokes to bring laughter to others, tinkering with cars, or enjoying the beauty...
Alice "Renea" Myers
Dec 16, 2024
Alice Renea Myers of Georgetown, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2024. Renea was born on June 12, 1964 in Chattanooga, Tennessee to the late Johnny Wade and Betty Joyce King. She was all about her grandbabies, that is who she lived for. Alice loved her grandchildren very much. Alice was her familys rock, and their everything. She will...
Linda Weir
Dec 16, 2024
Linda Lou Weir, 82, of Athens, TN went to be with the Lord on December 16, 2024.
She was the daughter of Floyd and Emma Peters, born on June 24, 1942. Linda was a lifetime member of Piney Grove United Methodist Church where she was also an adult Sunday School Teacher until the closure of the church. She then became a...
Donna Cox
Dec 15, 2024
Donna Elaine Cox, 65, of Ocoee, Tennessee passed away December 15, 2024. Donna was born on June 19, 1959 to the late Judy Ann Lawson.
In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Stephanie Kirksey.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory her husband, Chris Cox; son, Dustin (Evelyn) Cox; grandchildren, Jessica Kirksey, Josh...
