Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries

Jan 18, 2021

Bridget “Michelle” Smith, 52, of Cleveland, passed away, Monday, January 18, 2021, after a short battle with Covid. Michelle known as “LaLa”, was fun, outgoing and the life of the party. Growing up she always enjoyed, volleyball and softball, playing on several winning teams throughout her formative years, She was employed by United Knitting, which is now known as Polartec...

Jan 18, 2021

Benny Ray Locke, 66, a resident of Benton, TN passed away on Monday, January 18, 2021. He was born in Athens, TN on October 2, 1954 a son of the late Bill Locke and Veda McDaniel Locke. Benny was of the Baptist faith. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his stepmother Mary Ruth Martin...

Jan 18, 2021

Dawn Loretta Schoate, 55, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January the 18th. She is survived by her husband David and by their children; Jimmy and Heather Schoate. She is also survived by her parents; Francis E. Coble and Donna Coble, of Martinsburg, WV; and a sister, Shawn Coble of Williamsport, MD. Dawn graduated from Frankfort High School...

Jan 17, 2021

Robert Charles Murphy, of Niota TN went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 17, 2021. He was born in Brooklyn NY on October 6 1939 to the late Thomas and Grace Murphy. He served in the Coast Guard and worked as a pipefitter/steam fitter with Local Union 725 out of Miami FL. He worked for many years on...

Jan 17, 2021

Adam Eugene Farris, 40, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021 at his home. Adam was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Roland “Gene” Farris, Sr. and his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Epperson, Sr; his brother, Craig Allen Farris; and an infant daughter, Zyia. He leaves behind his children, Alayna and Jacob Farris, who were his whole world;...

Jan 17, 2021

Heather Dawn Garmany, 38, of Cleveland, passed away January 17th, 2021. Heather was born on November 25th, 1982 to Glenn Hamilton and Patricia Hamilton Heather had a smile that could light up the room and she loved spending time with her kids and was an avid reader and shared her love for music with everyone. She had a big heart...

Jan 15, 2021

Kenneth Ray “Moon” Cathey, 71, of Cleveland, TN passed away on January 15, 2021. He was born on November 8, 1949 to the late Charles C. and Mary E. Cathey. Moon was a lifelong resident of this area and a automobile salesman by trade. He loved racing and was an avid Jeff Gordon fan. He enjoyed playing pool and cards....

Jan 15, 2021

Katherine Faye Plemons, "K.P.," went home to be with Jesus on January 17th, 2021. She was a faithful member of The Remnant/Knoxville, and played guitar for their worship team. She is preceded in death by her mother, Betty Derrick, her father, Vernon Plemons, her brothers, Eddie and Tony Plemons, and her sister Brenda Stout. She is survived by her life...

Jan 15, 2021

On Friday, January 15, 2021, Katharine Sims; loving spouse, mother, sister, and grandmother of 3, passed away at the age of 63. Kathy was preceded in death by her father and mother, Tommy and Mercedes Foster, her nephew Tommy Carter, her husband, Charles Sims, and her granddaughter Mercedes Sims. She is survived by her spouse Chris Holtzclaw, her sister Arhonda...

Jan 15, 2021

Lesley Eugene Roberson Jr., 46, of Old Fort, TN passed away on January 15, 2021. He was born on August 3, 1974 in Cleveland, TN. Lesley was a lifelong resident of this area and a truck driver by trade. He enjoyed riding motorcycles and Alabama Football. Above all, Lesley was a loving son, husband, father, and grandfather. He was dearly...

Jan 15, 2021

Barbara Simon, 74, of Cleveland, TN passed away on January 15, 2021. A native of Pennsylvania, she was born on October 9, 1946 to the late Roy and Margaret Dalton. Barbara was of the Christian faith. She loved spending time with her family and friends, seeing it snow, playing cards, watching Hallmark Christmas movies, and going to Cracker Barrel. In...

Jan 15, 2021

Jan 15, 2021

Cora “Kitty” Yearwood Knight, 92, of Sale Creek passed away at her home on January 15, 2021 surrounded by many family and friends. She was born on July 28, 1928. Kitty is preceded in death by her husband Howard of 60 years, daughter Carolyn, grandson Michael “Howie”, four brothers Son, Tip, Earl, Bob and sister Mary. Survivors include sons Jerry...

Jan 15, 2021

Neacy Brewer, 56, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Friday, January 15, 2021 at her home. She was born in Nashville, TN on July 29, 1964. Neacy was of the Christian faith and enjoyed knitting, dancing, reading and watching investigation dramas on tv, but most of all she enjoyed spending time with her beloved family. She is preceded...

Jan 14, 2021

Shirley Ann Goins, 83, passed away on January 14, 2021 at Memorial Hospital due to Covid. She was our Mamaw. She was a hard worker, always provided for her family, loved to shop more than anything, going out to eat, and loved to laugh and made time for her loved ones. Shirley was of the Baptist faith. She always kept...

Jan 13, 2021

Nellia Faye Chadwick, 82, of Cleveland, TN passed away on January 13, 2021. She was born on December 31, 1938 to the late William A. Mullinax and Rosa Nena Goodner Mullinax. Faye was a member of Washington Ave Baptist Church. She loved her family more than anything in this world and loved spending time with her friends and her special...

Jan 13, 2021

Carl Lee Lambert, age 64, departed this life on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at his residence. Born in Sevierville, Tennessee on July 10, 1956, he was a proud veteran of the United States Army and was a truck driver. He enjoyed fishing and ”piddling” with cars. He was preceded in death by his father, William Hobert Lambert; maternal grandparents, Cecil...

Jan 13, 2021

Lee Roy Gibson, 69, went to his heavenly home on Wednesday, Jan. 13th, 2021, at a local hospital. He was a life-long resident of Cleveland from the Blythe Oldfield community and was of the Christian faith. He was a proud veteran of the United States Navy. He worked as a carpenter for most of his life and was a talented...

Jan 12, 2021

Clara Ruth Davis, age 81, passed away on January 12, 2021 surrounded by family. She was raised in Apison but spent the remainder of her life in Cleveland. She enjoyed precious moments with family and friends. She loved her cat, Big Foot, and she talked to everyone she met. She loved the Lord and would do anything for anyone. She...

Jan 11, 2021

Larry Warren Wilson, 72, of Cleveland, TN passed away on January 11, 2021. He was born on August 18, 1948 to Warren and Gladys Wilson. He was a Veteran, serving in the Vietnam War. Larry is preceded in death by his father. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his loving wife of 50 years, Shirley Wilson; mother Gladys Wilson;...