Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Mike Kelley
Jan 29, 2021
Mike Kelley, age 66, of McDonald, Tennessee passed away on Friday, January 29, 2021. Born on July 9, 1954 to the late Charles and Anna Kelley. Mike was a native and lifelong resident of McDonald, Tennessee. He retired from Advanced Photographics, Mike enjoyed working on cars and spending time with his family and friends. In addition to his parents, he...
Mary Evelyn Perian Cardin
Jan 29, 2021
Mary Evelyn Perian Cardin, age 83, a resident of Englewood, TN, passed away on January 29, 2021 at Tennova Turkey Creek Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. Her younger years were spent in the Rural Vale Community on Monroe County having moved to McMinn County in 1953. She worked as a seamstress in several local factories and as a cook in...
Judith Marie Rogge
Jan 28, 2021
Judith Marie Rogge, 75, was a resident of Spring City, Tn for 3 years and went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 28, 2021 at Knoxville’s UT Medical Center. She was born in Tomahawk, Wisconsin on August 1, 1945. Judith served her life in healthcare. She was preceded in death by her beloved husbands James Rogge and...
Harold D. Stanifer
Jan 28, 2021
Harold D. Stanifer, 87, of Crossville, Tennessee passed away quietly at home after suffering longtime health issues, Thursday, January 28, 2021. He was born March 4th, 1933 in Monroe, Michigan and was the son of William and Mae Cora (Mink) Stanifer. In earlier days, lived with his family on a farm in Monroe Michigan. Harold played acoustic guitar with a...
Harry David Boyd, Jr.
Jan 28, 2021
Harry David Boyd, Jr, age 75 of Cleveland, departed this life on Thursday morning, January 28, 2021 at his home. Born on April 7, 1945 in Joliet, Illinois to the late Harry David Boyd, Sr. and Valeria Moran Boyd he spent the majority of his life in Bradley County and was a member of Philippi Baptist Church. He was retired...
Ronald Joseph "Joe" Crisp
Jan 28, 2021
Ronald Joseph “Joe” Crisp,49, of Birchwood TN, passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2021 at Erlanger Medical Center. He is survived by his three sons- Nathan (Emily) Crisp, Jacob Crisp and Matthew Crisp. One grandson- Lucas Crisp. His father Ronald Crisp, wife Teresa, his mother-Neva Chase, husband Patrick, and Step-Mother- Donna Crisp. Siblings: Todd (Karen) Crisp, Amanda (Eric) Reed, Taz...
Willadean Rodgers Joines
Jan 28, 2021
Willadean Rodgers Joines, 52, a lifelong resident of Madisonville, TN passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2021 at Sweetwater Hospital. She was born in Sweetwater, TN on September 10, 1967 a daughter of the late J.R. & Ezzie Carroll. She was of the Baptist faith. Willadean enjoyed camping, loved her dogs and enjoyed spending time with her family especially her...
Joshua Nevin Jackson
Jan 28, 2021
Joshua Jackson, age 44, of Dayton, departed this life on Thursday, January 28, 2021 at his residence. Born on March 13, 1977 in Nashville, he lived the last twenty years in Rhea County. Joshua loved playing guitar, fishing, growing plants, and spending time with his family. Left behind to cherish Joshua’s memory are his wife Brandy Curtin; parents, Steve (Elaine)...
Randy Luther Bain
Jan 28, 2021
Randy Luther Bain, 60, of Cleveland, TN passed away on January 28, 2021. He is preceded in death by his mother Betty Ball Bain and his grandparents Alvin and Bonnie Ball and Luke and Georgia Bain. He is survived by his father Roy Bain (Janice); brother Jerry Rogers (Issha); sister Kellie Griffith (Bill); nephew Adam Kline; niece Airelle Griffith; great...
Freda Delores Cate
Jan 27, 2021
Freda Delores Smith Cate, 78, experienced her homecoming with the Lord on January 27, 2021. She was born on August 5, 1942 in McMinn County to Reed & Irene Hill Smith. She was married to Marion Perry, Jr and they had two children, Mark Perry and Lisha Perry Craig. They lived in Columbus, OH for four years, then she and...
Jordan Marquez Griffin
Jan 27, 2021
Jordan Marquez Griffin, 20 of Cleveland, passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 in Dalton, GA. The family will receive friends on Saturday, January 30, 2021 from 12:00PM until 2:00PM for a memorial gathering in the Chapel of Companion Funeral Home located at 2415 Georgetown Road NW in Cleveland. They say there is a reason, They say that time will...
Dewayne "Buddy" Smith
Jan 26, 2021
Dewayne” Buddy” Smith, age 78 of Cleveland, departed this life on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at his residence. Born on August 23, 1942 in Athens, Tennessee, he spent the majority of his life in Bradley County and attended Big Springs Baptist Church. Buddy was an Atlanta Braves fan, loved collecting coins, traveling, fishing, and above all, spending time with his...
Elizabeth Bernice "Buddy" Hyde
Jan 26, 2021
Elizabeth Bernice “Buddy” Hyde, 85, a lifelong resident of Decatur, TN passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at Starr Regional Hospital in Athens, TN. She was born in Decatur, TN on January 25, 1936 a daughter of the late Bruce Lee Wilson & Hazel Davis Wilson. Buddy was retired from Shaw Industries after 41 years of service. In addition...
Carolyn Bailey
Jan 26, 2021
Carolyn Bailey, 70, of Rossville, GA passed away on January 26, 2021 at Memorial Hospital. She was born on September 1, 1950 to the late Leon Young and Dorothy Morrison. She loved spending time with her children, grandchildren, and family. In addition to her parents, Carolyn is also preceded in death by her husband Jerry Bailey and one son, Bobby...
Jerry Dean Hysinger
Jan 26, 2021
Jerry Hysinger, age 80, departed this life on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at his residence. Born on June 8, 1940 to the late George and Mary Cannon Hysinger, he was a native and lifelong resident of Bradley County and a member of Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church. Retiring from Cleveland Chair after 30 plus years of service, he was an...
Trey Pennick
Jan 26, 2021
"Trey" Ronnie Alton Pennick,III, 28, passed away on January 26, 2021.Born on December 8, 1992 in Cleveland, TN. He was a loving Husband, Father, Brother, Son, and Friend. Enjoyed spending time with his two sons, the outdoors, fishing and riding, motorcycles, dirt bikes, and four-wheelers. Trey worked at Flowers Bakery. Preceded in Death by his father, Ronnie Pennick Jr.; grandparents,...
Ella Joan Partin
Jan 25, 2021
Ella Joan Partin, 84, of Cleveland, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 25, 2021. She was born on June 12, 1936 in Jellico, TN to the late Jess and Fannie Hill. She was a 1954 graduate of Jellico High School and worked as a clerk at Jellico Hospital. She enjoyed yardwork and housework. She was a member...
Frank Andrew Huber
Jan 25, 2021
Frank Andrew Huber, 61, of Athens, McMinn, TN returned to our Heavenly Father on Monday, January 25, 2021. After fighting Covid for 6 weeks, he succumbed in Chattanooga,TN. He was born on November 4, 1959 in St. Petersburg, Pinellas, FL to Francis “Bud” George Huber, Jr. and Donna Marimae Price Huber. He graduated from Dallastown Area High School, PA in...
Thelma Jane Howard
Jan 23, 2021
Thelma Hysinger McKinney Howard, 88, passed away on January 23, 2021 at a local healthcare facility. She was born August 10, 1932, in Hamilton County to the late Raleigh & Grey Hysinger. She was an avid bowler and managed the Village Bowling Lanes for twenty years before retiring. Thelma also attended Bellefounte Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she...
Milton "Red" Burton
Jan 23, 2021
Milton H. "Red" Burton, 68, of Ringgold, GA, went home to be with Jesus on Saturday, January 23, 2021, after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. He was holding the hand of his loving wife, and his children were by his side. Milton was born on July 14, 1952, in Chattanooga, TN. He graduated from Tyner High in 1971 and...
