Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Angela Nanette Macarthur
Jan 23, 2021
Angie lived a fulfilling life as a mother, wife, daughter, sister, and friend. Her greatest joy were her grandchildren. Angie fought a long battle with cancer. She passed on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at 58 years old. She is survived by her husband Kevin, children Sara Bigham, Kelsey MacArthur, and Jesse MacArthur, 5 grandchildren, her mother Glenda Sharp, and her...
Debra "Debbie" Leeann Jeffers
Jan 22, 2021
Debra “Debbie” Jeffers, 66, of Dayton, TN, passed away on January 22, 2021 at Hospice Care Center. She loved to shop and spend time with her family. Debbie was a member of New Bethel United Methodist Church in Dayton, TN. Preceded in death by her mother, Mary Snider; father, Earl Snider; brother, Jim Snider; sister, Lucille Clark. Survived by her...
Sonny "Buddy" Kimsey
Jan 21, 2021
Sonny “Buddy” Kimsey, 58, of Cleveland, TN passed away on January 21, 2021 at his home. He was preceded in death by his grandmother Myrtle Johnson, mother Irene (Bunk) Kimsey, father Thomas Sims, brother Mickey (Ghost) Kimsey and Billy Johnson. Survivors include two sisters, Patsy Stone (Gary D.) and Nancy Creasman (David), one daughter, one son, loving grandchildren, and several...
Sharon Elaine Leamon
Jan 21, 2021
Sharon Elaine (White) Leamon passed away from her earthly home on January 21, 2021, while her children held her close and her family surrounded her with love. “Sherry” had endured a 5 year battle with ovarian cancer and passed due to complications of the disease. Sherry always hoped a cure would be found and participated in clinical trials to help...
Willie Ledford, Jr.
Jan 21, 2021
Willie Ledford, Jr., 79, of Cleveland, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at his home. He was born on May 27, 1941 to the late Willie and Roda Ledford, Sr. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army and was a member of Washington Avenue Baptist Church. Willie enjoyed fishing, NASCAR, wrestling, and...
Sabah Mohammed Algiburi
Jan 20, 2021
Sabah Mohammed Algiburi, 66, of Cleveland, TN passed away on January 20, 2021. He was born on July 1, 1954 to Mohammed Algiburi and Sadeeka Ameen. Sabah worked for Hardwick Clothing Manufacturers in quality control. He has lived in Cleveland for the past 5 years. He was an avid traveler who loved spending time at the beach. He was a...
Betty Faye Harbison Navarro
Jan 20, 2021
Betty Faye Harbison Navarro passed away on January 20, 2021, at the age of 91 years. Betty was born January 11, 1930 in Cullman, AL to Cecil Cortez Harbison and Ester Mae Calhoun Harbison, whom has gone on to be with the Lord, with brothers Charles Harbison, Terry Harbison and Sister Jean Shipman; also a granddaughter Danielle Paige Buckelew of...
Ella Kate Osment
Jan 20, 2021
Ella Kate Osment, 93, of Cleveland, TN passed away on January 20, 2021 and joined her beloved husband, Harry. She was born on August 7, 1927 to the late Fred and Ethel Rapier. Ella was a lifelong member of Bethel Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday School. She was also regularly active in the Ladies Auxiliary, serving as president for...
Wanda "Honey Faye" Yates
Jan 20, 2021
Wanda “Honey Faye” Andrews Yates, 89, went home to her heavenly Father on Wednesday January 20, 2021. She was born on January 6, 1932 in Lafollette, TN to Henry B. and Marie Byrd Andrews. Her family moved to Lake City, TN and she met the love of her life Walter Yates. They were married for over 52 years until his...
Mary Frances Mcalister
Jan 20, 2021
Mary McAlister, 76, of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at her home on January 20, 2021. She served the Black Fox Community for many years as a custodian with Black Fox School. Mary will be remembered as a person who always brought a smile to your face, a laughter to the air, and a stern sense of reality to the...
Gregory Lynn Howard
Jan 20, 2021
Gregory Lynn Howard, 60, of Calhoun, passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2021. He was born in Cleveland, TN on January 16, 1961 to Larry and Charlotte Howard. He loved all things motorcycles and cars. He was preceded in death by his father, Larry; and brother, Jeff Howard. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his mother, Charlotte; children Melissa...
Randy Ray Thompson
Jan 20, 2021
Randy Ray Thompson, 68, of Cleveland, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 20, 2021. He was born in Albertville, Alabama on February 13, 1952 to the late Richard Baine and Lela Lorraine Virginia Romans Thompson. He retired after 42 years of dedicated service to the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga as a Senior Custodian. He was preceded...
James S. Dearth
Jan 20, 2021
James S. Dearth, 87, of Cleveland, TN passed away on January 20, 2021. He was born to the late James and Bertha Dearth on October 16, 1933. He married the love of his life Anna J. Roberts Dearth on January 30, 1958. He retired from the United States Air Force in 1977 after serving his country for 23 years. He...
George Russell Allen
Jan 20, 2021
George Russell Allen, 98, of Cleveland, TN passed away on January 20, 2021. He was born on April 10, 1922 in Portland, ME. He was the son of Robert and Margaret Allen. He grew up in Portland and the family later moved to Lowell, Mass. Allen was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Robert, Kenneth, and Bill Allen; sister...
Kenneth Charles Gupton
Jan 19, 2021
Kenneth Charles Gupton, 60, of Cleveland, passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at his home. He was a resident of the area for over 40 years and graduated from Lee College in 1983. He was an avid calligrapher. He was a devoted son to his mother. He was preceded in death by his infant sister, Baby Gupton. He leaves...
Larry Edward Mckee
Jan 19, 2021
Larry Edward McKee, 69, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at Vanderbuilt Medical Center in Nashville, TN. He was born in Monroe County. Larry was of the Baptist faith and loved fishing, working on cars and he was a gifted handy man when it came to fixing things around the house. He is preceded...
Barbara Jean Houser
Jan 19, 2021
Barbara Jean Houser, 89, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 surrounded by her family. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She loved spending time with her family and friends. Her neighbors called her the “Plant Lady” because she loved to garden and work in her flowers. She loved to travel whenever she could....
Ella Mae Carson
Jan 19, 2021
On Tuesday, January 19, 2021, Ella Mae Carson “Nana” to her children and “Snook” to her family, joined her family in Heaven at age 80. She was born on May 9, 1940 in Cleveland, TN. Other than 5 years in Georgia and California, she lived her whole life serving the Lord in Cleveland. For over 53 years, Nana was an...
Shirley J. Amos Arnwine
Jan 19, 2021
Shirley J Amos Arnwine, age 73, of Niota, Tennessee, departed this life on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at her home. She was born on March 20, 1947 in Etowah, TN, to the late Preston (P.L.) Amos and Jean Amos Farmer. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Billy Amos. Shirley was a Etowah High graduate of 1965. She...
Samuel Ross "Sammy" Sneed
Jan 19, 2021
Samuel “Sammy” Ross Sneed age 41 of Riceville, TN passed away suddenly on January 19, 2021 at his home. A Native of Athens and lifelong resident of McMinn County. He collected Hot Wheels, was an avid gamer and movie lover and loved his five Pitbull Dogs. He was the son of the late Sam & Bernice Sneed. He is also...
