Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries

Jeff Waltrip

Dec 16, 2024

Jeffrey Lee Waltrip, 68, a resident of Etowah, TN, went to Heaven on Monday, December 16, 2024 at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville. He was born in Austin, TX on March 23, 1956. Jeff lived in Texas until he moved with his family to Athens, TN in 2006. He was of the Church of God faith. Jeff enjoyed camping and...

Gladys Sharp

Dec 16, 2024

Gladys Fay Sharp, 82, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away on Monday, December 16, 2024. She was born on November 18, 1942 in Cleveland, Tennessee to the late Grover and Donnie Cooley. Gladys enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She also loved animals, brown cows, Coca Cola, and sitting on her back porch swinging.

Along with her parents she...

Woodrow Martin

Dec 16, 2024

Woodrow Martin, 79, of Cleveland, TN, passed away on December 16, 2024. A man of many talents and a heart full of love, Woodrow lived a life that brought joy to everyone around him.

Woodrow had a passion for drawing, painting, and building things. Whether it was telling jokes to bring laughter to others, tinkering with cars, or enjoying the beauty...

Alice "Renea" Myers

Dec 16, 2024

Alice Renea Myers of Georgetown, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2024. Renea was born on June 12, 1964 in Chattanooga, Tennessee to the late Johnny Wade and Betty Joyce King. She was all about her grandbabies, that is who she lived for. Alice loved her grandchildren very much. Alice was her familys rock, and their everything. She will...

Linda Weir

Dec 16, 2024

Linda Lou Weir, 82, of Athens, TN went to be with the Lord on December 16, 2024.

She was the daughter of Floyd and Emma Peters, born on June 24, 1942. Linda was a lifetime member of Piney Grove United Methodist Church where she was also an adult Sunday School Teacher until the closure of the church. She then became a...

Donna Cox

Dec 15, 2024

Donna Elaine Cox, 65, of Ocoee, Tennessee passed away December 15, 2024. Donna was born on June 19, 1959 to the late Judy Ann Lawson.

In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Stephanie Kirksey.

She leaves behind to cherish her memory her husband, Chris Cox; son, Dustin (Evelyn) Cox; grandchildren, Jessica Kirksey, Josh...

Glen Fannin

Dec 15, 2024

Hoyt "Glen" Fannin passed away on December 15, 2024 in Cleveland, TN surrounded by his loving wife and family. Glen was born to James and Ruth Fannin on February 22,1938.

He grew up in Cleveland and later made the decision to enlist in the Navy in 1959. He served on the USS Guadal Canal as a plank owner. He also served...

James Edwin "Moose" Hayes

Dec 15, 2024

James Edwin (Moose) Hayes, 87, of Meigs County went to be with the Lord on December 15, 2024.

Moose was an avid "piddler" and loved working on anything with a motor. He loved telling stories and always had a good one ready. He will be dearly missed.

Preceded in death by wife, Wanda Mae Crabtree Hayes; father...

Jason Dishaw

Dec 14, 2024

Jason "Sean" Dishaw, 54, of Etowah, TN passed away on December 14, 2024.

Sean loved to just be home relaxing by entering the different worlds of his video games.

Preceded in death by mother, Jeanne Shepard; brother, Joshua Dishaw.

Survivors include his companion of 17 years, Sharon Pahel; sisters, Jennifer Hall and Jeanne Woods; several step brothers and sisters;...

Tom Rock

Dec 14, 2024

Thomas Dean "Tom" Rock was born January 23, 1946, and passed away December 14, 2024. A native of Detroit, Michigan, he resided in Cleveland with his family since 1978.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Katherine (Gurniak) Rock; daughter, Tammy Griffith (Brian) and grandson, Brandon, of Durham, North Carolina; daughter, Becky Puckett (Charlie), of Harrison, Tennessee;...

Billy Green

Dec 14, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our Dad, Billy Ralph Green Sr. He went peacefully at his home.

His love for his wife and family was the truest and most unconditional kind of love. He had a love for the mountains the good Lord above and helping others. But farming was his passion....

James Jones

Dec 13, 2024

James Jones, 60, passed away peacefully at his residence surrounded by his loving family. James had a deep passion for music and found great joy in playing the guitar, a talent that brought happiness to those around him.

He is survived by his loving mother, Peggy Patterson; his son, Timothy Jones; and his sister, Ann Justus. He also leaves behind his...

Robert Conar

Dec 13, 2024

Robert (Bob) Conar, age 72, left for his eternal home with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on December 13, 2024. He resided at Charter Senior Living for the past several years. He will be missed by all who knew him, but we know he is having a glorious time with Jesus, family, and friends who have gone before him.

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Patricia McDonald

Dec 13, 2024

Patricia (Pat) McDonald, 79, of Athens, TN passed away December 13, 2024 at Starr Regional Medical Center. When Pat departed, the world lost one of its shining stars and a lot of humor and sassiness. Pat had her way of making everyone she knew smile and laugh, and always made sure that she showed her love to the ones closest...

Debbie Morrow

Dec 12, 2024

Deborah "Debbie" Jean Morrow, 66, passed away December 12, 2024, after an extend illness. Daughter of the late Glen and Jean (Davis) Pickelsimer, Debbie was born February 2. 1958, in Copper Basin, TN.

After graduating from high school, Debbie was employed as a 911 Dispatcher in Polk County and later as a manager at Dollar General.

Debbie's life was enriched by her...

Roy Millaway

Dec 12, 2024

Roy Millaway, 89, passed away on December 12, 2024, in Cleveland, TN. A proud and patriotic navy veteran, he earned an associates degree. worked as an electronics technician at Business equipment for 25 years. and was a farmer for 50-60 years. Loved to watch fox news. Loved to read the bible and history books. He loved to sing gospel music.

Roy...

Audrey McCallie

Dec 12, 2024

Audrey M. McCallie, 87, fulfilled her lifelong goal of meeting Jesus on Dec. 12, 2024. With her daughter Cindy and favorite caretaker Sharon by her side, Audrey peacefully entered heavenly rest from the comfort of her bed.

Audrey was born Dec. 9, in Fort Payne, Ala., to Estelle and Dwight Guyton. She spent her early life in Fort Payne before...

Katrina Stone

Dec 12, 2024

Katrina I. Stone of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2024. Katrina was born on September 26, 1967 in Tampa, Florida.

She enjoyed cleaning, having tea time, eating dark chocolate, and collecting antiques. More than anything Katrina enjoyed spending time with her family, and worshiping her Lord and savior Jesus Christ.

Katrina is preceded in death by her father, Bobby...

Troy Kiser

Dec 11, 2024

Troy Lee Kiser 58 of Loudon, Tn went to be with his lord and savior Wednesday, December 11, 2024 with his children by his bedside he transitioned peacefully and reunited with his loving wife of 28yrs and his children's mother Denise Marie Kiser.

Born in Clestewon, Fl. Troy was proceeded in death by his beautiful wife Denise Marie Kiser, Father James...

Johnny Johnson

Dec 11, 2024

Johnny Johnson, age 86, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2024, in Georgetown, Tennessee. A man of remarkable character and an adventurous spirit, Johnny lived a full and vibrant life, leaving a legacy of love, dedication, and cherished memories.

Born to Roy and Louise Johnson, Johnny grew up with a deep appreciation for family, nature, and hard work. He...