Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Wayne Eugene Lee
Jan 5, 2021
Wayne Eugene Lee, 69, of Ooltewah, Tennessee, passed away January 5, 2021. Wayne was born to the late J.C. and Blanche Davis Lee. Wayne was a graduate of Birchwood High School. Survivors include his wife, Mary Freeman Lee, two daughters, Merita and Ditty Lee, one granddaughter, Suzie Lee and one grandson, Brody Lee all of Ooltewah, TN.; one sister, Carolyn...
Arthur Matthews
Jan 5, 2021
Arthur Matthews, age 58, of Calhoun, departed this life on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at the Hospice Care Center in Chattanooga. Born on August 8, 1962, he spent a majority of his life between North Carolina, Florida, and Polk County, Tennessee. Arthur was a hard worker, loved to fish, and loved spending time with his family and friends, especially his...
Aranda Michelle Cochran Smith
Jan 5, 2021
Aranda Michelle Cochran Smith, age 41, of Cleveland, Tennessee gained her wings on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at her residence. Aranda was born in Cleveland, Tennessee to Randy Cochran and Dualene Powell. Aranda was a graduate with an associates degree in Drama and Theatre from Snead State in Boaz, Alabama. Aranda and Chris Carter won the Alabama State Competition for...
Shelia Ann Prince
Jan 5, 2021
Shelia A. Prince, 66, of Cleveland, passed Tuesday January 5, 2021 at home peacefully surrounded by loved ones after a tough battle with cancer. She is preceeded in death by her parents, Otha Wayne Berry and Jewell Ruth Oakes, brother Larry Berry, and sister Vicky Grindberg. She is survived by daughters Tina (Chad) Heaton, Brandi (Will) Espy, sister Cindy (Curtis)...
Larry Lee Shirk
Jan 5, 2021
Larry Lee Shirk, 83, of Athens, TN passed away peacefully at Tennova Cleveland Hospital in Cleveland, TN on January 5, 2021. He was born in Defiance, OH and loved fishing and playing with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, Wilbur Shirk and Dolores Schilt Shirk; his mother-in-law Effie Farmer Lunsford; brother Wilbur Richard...
Corey David Pass
Jan 4, 2021
It is with great sadness that the family of Corey David Pass announces his untimely passing on January, 5, 2021, at the age of 43. Corey is lovingly remembered by his wife of 17 years, Terra and his daughter, Olivia. He is also survived by his father Stephen Pass, mother Janice Pass, and brother Toby Pass (Davina). Cory’s first love...
Sharon Ann Mcgreevy
Jan 4, 2021
Sharon Ann McGreevy, 67, a resident of Athens, TN entered into eternal life with her Lord and Savior on January 4, 2021. She was born in Cohoes, NY on December 28, 1953. Sharon graduated from Shenendehowa High School. She is preceded in death by her father John Bagley. Sharon leaves behind to cherish her memory, one son Tom McGreevy and...
Emily Hardison Childress
Jan 4, 2021
Emily Hardison Childress passed away January 4, 2021 at 1:30pm. A native of Lawrenceburg, TN She moved to Cleveland, TN in 1968. She was employed by Cleveland Bank and Trust and the Cleveland City School System. She was an active Member of Broad Street United Methodist Church and the Rogers Sunday School Class. She was also very active in the...
Hilda Lavaughn Brannon Evans
Jan 4, 2021
Hilda Lavaughn Brannon Evans, 79, passed away January 4, 2021 surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her siblings: Christine (Wayford) Frerichs, Irene Dockery, Daniel (Rosa) Brannon, Aline Brannon, Edward C. Brannon, Patricia Gay, Emma (David) Walker all of Coker Creek and Johnny “Sam” (Ruth) Brannon of Cleveland. She is survived by siblings: Stanley (Ina) Brannon, Bernard...
Jeffery Vernon Ramsey
Jan 4, 2021
Jeffery Vernon Ramsey lived in Cleveland, TN, at the age of 50 he passed away on January 4th 2021. He enjoyed working on cars, landscaping, and helping others. He was an hobbyist of moonshining. He was a loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, brother, and son. He was preceded in death by his loving Father Bobby Ramsey Sr. He leaves behind to...
Earl Higgins
Jan 3, 2021
Earl Higgins, 73, a resident of Charleston, TN passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2021 at his home after a long battle with cancer. He served his country in the United States Air Force being stationed in San Antonio, TX. Earl was retired from the U.S. Postal Service and enjoyed driving in his spare time. He is preceded in death...
Jimmy "Jp" Powers
Jan 3, 2021
Jimmy “JP” Powers, 72, passed away Sunday, January 3, 2021 at his home after a long battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. He was a native of Athens, TN. He graduated from McMinn County High School in 1967. He attended Cleveland State Community College and Tennessee Wesleyan College. He was a veteran of the Tennessee National Guards and was employed as...
Martha R. Cooke
Jan 3, 2021
Martha R. Cooke, 98, of Cleveland, TN passed away on January 3, 2021. She was born on February 1, 1922 to the late George and Harriett Roy. Martha was a lifelong resident of Cleveland and a member of First United Methodist for more than 70 years. Carl and Martha were longtime owners and operators of Cooke’s Food Stores in Cleveland....
James W. O'Donald
Jan 3, 2021
James W. O’Donald, 86, passed away January 3, 2021. Jim retired from Volunteer Electric Cooperative after 25 years of service as the Cleveland Area Manager covering Bradley, Hamilton and Polk counties. Jim considered it a privilege to work with the crews that kept electricity available especially after storms and bad weather when it was needed the most. He never met...
Thomas "Tombill" William Duncan
Jan 2, 2021
Thomas “Tombill” William Duncan, 60 and lifelong resident of Harrison, Tennessee passed away unexpectedly on January 2, 2021. He was a resident of Polk County prior to moving back to his hometown to care for his mother. He enjoyed fishing and time with his grandsons and daughter. He was an avid fisherman. He was a loving father, Grandfather, brother, son,...
Billy Ray Miller Jr.
Jan 2, 2021
Billy Ray Miller, Jr, age 45, of Cohutta, Georgia, passed away on January 2, 2021 at his residence surrounded by family, after a long battle with cancer. Billy loved his family and had a tremendous amount of faith in God. He was always smiling and joking even while in pain. He never met a stranger and was loved by so...
Dennis Glen Ashe
Jan 2, 2021
Dennis Ashe, age 75, of Old Fort, departed this life on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at Tennova Healthcare in Cleveland. Born on September 14, 1945 in Tellico Plains, he had lived the majority of his life in Polk County and attended Family Worship Center in Cleveland. Dennis retired from Mowhawk Industries after 30 plus years and was a prayer warrior...
Gene F. Goodroe
Jan 2, 2021
Gene F. Goodroe went home to be with the Lord on 01/02/2021. She was surrounded by her family and loved ones. Mrs. Goodroe grew up in the Florence, Alabama area with her mother and siblings. Mrs. Goodroe is preceded in death by her husband Charles Ray Goodroe and son William Martin Goodroe. She is survived by her daughter Elizabeth Jane...
Gaynette Marie Howell
Jan 1, 2021
Gaynette Marie Howell, 65, passed away January 1, 2021, at her home surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nathan Wayne Howell and her parents, Gainus and Beulah Mae Murphree. She is survived by her children Candice (Ronald) Patterson, Christopher Howell, Joshua (April) Howell, Jessica Howell, Kayla (Jacob) Gray, and Caleb (Tiffany) Howell; and 13...
James Vernon Hendrix
Jan 1, 2021
James Vernon Hendrix met his Savior face to face on January 1, 2021. A native of Florence, AL, he served in the United States Navy and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. He spent much of his adult life in Thompkinsville, KY, where he was employed as an electrical engineer with Tr-County Electric Co-Op. Upon retirement, he moved to...
