Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Charles Edward "Ed" Mcdowell
Dec 31, 2020
Charles Edward “Ed” McDowell, 49, of Cleveland, TN passed away on December 31, 2020. He was born on May 19, 1971. Ed enjoyed fishing, working on cars, riding in the mountains. He will forever be remembered a caring and easy-going person. He is preceded in death by his mother Beulah Ratcliff; son in law Michael Green and grandmother Delores Cronan....
Raymond David Beavers
Dec 31, 2020
Raymond David Beavers, 81, exchanged his earthly home for a heavenly home on December 31, 2020. He was born on March 19, 1939 to the late Harle and Bertie Beavers. Raymond was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. In addition to his mother and father he is preceded in death by three brothers: William, Murel, and Kelly Beavers; three sisters:...
Jo Ann Brown
Dec 30, 2020
Jo Ann Brown, age 83 of Louisville, Ky passed away on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at a local facility. She was the daughter of late Joseph L. "Paul" Osborne and Mary Iola Osborne. She was preceded in death by her late husband, John Kenneth Brown, son David Brown, brother Kenneth Osborne. Jo Ann is survived by her children, Doug Brown,...
Tracey Lee Rickman
Dec 30, 2020
Tracey Lee Rickman born in Lakewood, NJ Preceded by her Father Edward Forker, and her half siblings Richard Murro, Adam Forker, Bruce Forker, Todd Forker, and Jody Forker. Surviving are her Mother Jane Rogers. Husband Jackson Dale Rickman, two sons Josh and Aaron Rickman, her adopted children Bryan, Shelby, Taylor and Tyler. Her Brother Shaun Rogers wife Teresa and sons...
James Edward "Edd" Pruett Sr.
Dec 30, 2020
On Wednesday, December 30, 2020, James Edward (Edd) Pruett Sr., devoted husband and father, was called home to be with the Lord at the age of 79. Edd was born on October 20, 1941 on Sand Mountain in Alabama to J.N. (Pop) and Ruby Wilborn Pruett. He graduated from Bradley Central High School in 1960. On July 14, 1962, he...
Franz William Jones
Dec 30, 2020
Franz William Jones, 60, of Soddy Daisy passed away on December 30, 2020. Willie was a resident of the area for 50 years. He enjoyed fishing and swimming. He was preceded in death by his father Johnie Wesley Jones and Mother Hildegard Jones. He leaves behind his sister Eleanor Lutz of Great Falls, MT, and his brother, Rick Jones; a...
Ricky Lee Mcmurray
Dec 30, 2020
Ricky McMurray, 58, of Cleveland, TN, passed away on December 30, 2020. He was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed fishing, motorcycle riding, hunting, and riding 4 wheelers. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Bruce &Cleo McMurray, and Melvin & Pearl Pope; father, Ralph McMurray; step-grandfather, Hubert Pope. Survived by his parents, Georgia Ledford & Jesse Ledford; girlfriend,...
Jon Scott Hewitt
Dec 30, 2020
Jon Scott Hewitt, 56, of Benton, TN, passed away Wednesday, December 30 at a local hospital. He was born September 19, 1964 to Buddy and Gloria Hewitt. Scott was one of Jehovah’s Witnesses and spent as much time as he could in a ministry work to help others. He loved being able to share encouragement from the Bible. He is...
Dowless Gene Gentry
Dec 29, 2020
Dowless Gene Gentry, 71, of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, December 29th at his residence. He was the son of the late Charles Dow Gentry, Sr. and Roxie Anita ("Annie") Duckett Gentry. He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Brenda Gentry Corbin and Alma Sue Gentry, one nephew Robert "Bobby" Trammell, one granddaughter Adailyn Grace Gentry and two great-grandchildren,...
Glenda "Gail" Sylvester Allen
Dec 29, 2020
Glenda Gail Sylvester Allen, age 80 of Cleveland departed this life on Tuesday morning, December 29, 2020 at her residence. Born on July 28, 1940 to the late James Rago and Ethel Tipton Sylvester, she was a lifetime resident of Bradley County and was retired after 30 years service as a nurse’s aide. In addition to her parents, she was...
Angela Rogers
Dec 29, 2020
Angela M Rogers went home to be with Jesus on December 29,2020. She was 56 years old. She was a resident of Cleveland. She was preceded into death by her parents Selma Wilson Jr. & Helen J Wilson, also by Jackie Everett Brewer. She is survived by Her 2 Children Caven Rogers of Cleveland, and a daughter Emily Rogers their...
Jeffrey Scott Ingram
Dec 29, 2020
Jeffrey Scott Ingram, age 56, of Sweetwater, TN passed away on December 29, 2020. Scott was a dedicated RN working at area hospitals for the past 30 years. He is preceded in death by his parents Ernest & Linda Ingram. Scott is survived by one brother Thomas Ingram and his wife April of Sweetwater, TN, niece Lindsey Abernathy and her...
Autumn Nicole Cogdill
Dec 28, 2020
Autumn Greene Cogdill, 38, went home to be with Jesus on Monday, December 28, 2020. Autumn was a lifelong resident of McMinn County and graduated from Central High School. She made a home to raise her seven children, to teach them about loving each other and to instill her faith and values, as well as homeschooling all of them. Autumn...
Timothy "Tim" Mowery
Dec 28, 2020
Timothy Edward Mowery (Tim), 60, of Spring City, TN, passed away December 28, 2020. He is the son of the late Wiley and Jean Mowery. Spending his later years at Watts Bar Lake, he was an avid fisherman and a huge Tennessee Vols football fan. Tim was very proud of his sons and loved watching them participate on their respective...
Freda Jo Sims Grubb
Dec 27, 2020
Freda Jo Sims Grubb, 90, resident of Cleveland passed away Sunday, December 27, 2020 at a local hospital. Freda was born in Dunlap, TN on November 30, 1930 to the late Joe and Elizabeth Sims. She was of the Baptist Faith and worked as a seamstress in her son Ronnie’s upholstery business. Freda loved to listen to gospel music. Above...
Danny Frix
Dec 27, 2020
Danny Lee Frix, 56, of Chattanooga, TN passed away on December 27, 2020. He was born on July 22, 1964 to the late Harold and Margaret Frix. In addition to his mother and father, he is preceded in death by three brothers Alan, David, and Dean. He is survived by two sisters: Cheryl Frix of Chattanooga and Mary Ellen Eaves...
James (Jim) Gilbert Goodner
Dec 27, 2020
After a long life, well-lived, James (Jim) Gilbert Goodner, 82, of Cleveland, TN, passed peacefully on Sunday, December 27, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Kay (Morrow) Goodner, siblings Stella Cannon, Sue Johnson, and Mike Goodner. He is survived by his sister Nan (Charles) Burke and several in- laws, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews...
Harry Richard "Rick" Brenizer
Dec 26, 2020
Rick Brenizer age 95 passed away on 12/26/2020. He was a graduate of Chattanooga High School. He was a member and retired pastor in The Church of God and Church of God of Prophecy. Rick served in the United States Navy during World War ll where he saw action in the Pacific, Asia and the Philippines. He was a 51...
Charlotte Shugart
Dec 26, 2020
Charlotte Shugart, 80, of Cleveland, TN passed away on December 26, 2020. She was born on April 23, 1940 to the late Clyde Lee and Minnie Lou Beaty. Charlotte was a lifelong resident of Bradley County. She attended Mt. Zion Methodist Church. Charlotte loved to teach Sunday School and do arts and crafts. She also enjoyed attending Yard Sales. Above...
Nick Harlen Ellis
Dec 26, 2020
It is with great sadness that the family of Nick Harlen Ellis announces his passing at his home to be with the Lord on Saturday night, December 26, 2020, at the age of 65 years old. Nick had recently rededicated his life to the lord and was of the Church of God faith. Nick was employed at Cleveland Utilities and...
