Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Lorene Benton Brown
Dec 10, 2020
Lorene Benton Brown went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Thursday, December 10, 2020. She was born November 12, 1937 to the late Robert and Mamie Benton. Lorene was a life-long resident of the Cleveland area and was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church. She was also a 1955 graduate of Bradley Central High School. After...
Terry Ray Cavender
Dec 10, 2020
Terry Ray Cavender, 69, passed away at Sweetwater hospital on December 10, 2020. He was born in Knoxville, TN but had made his home in Athens, TN for the last 34 years. He worked and retired from Tate and Lyle (A.E. Staley) in Loudon, TN. He worked there 32 years in maintenance. There is nothing that he could not fix....
Lillie Ruth Fowler
Dec 10, 2020
Lillie “Ruth” Fowler, 82, of Cleveland, TN went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Dec. 9th, 2020. She was surrounded by loved ones at her home. She was affectionately known as a dear friend and “Nana GoGo” to many people. She will be remembered for her truthful opinion, contagious laugh, and feisty, loving spirit. She devoted...
James Massingill
Dec 10, 2020
James Masingill, 78, of Cleveland went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 10, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents Edgar and Edith (Roberts) Masingill, and brothers Arlin Masingill, Lee Masingill, and Ben Masingill, and sister Minnie Masingill. He is survived by his sister Violet (Joe) Easterly, nephews Doyle Masingill, Bobby Masingill,...
Marilyn Ruth Klaaren
Dec 9, 2020
Marilyn Ruth Klaaren (née Specht) 88 years young, passed away on December 9, 2020 after a short battle with an unforgiving virus. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 69 yrs. Donovan Lee Klaaren. Marilyn dedicated her life to her husband and five children. Terry (Dori d) Klaaren, Debora (Bruce) Coulter, Timothy (Donna) Klaaren, Tobe (Kathy) Klaaren...
Phyllis Louise Mcdaniel Bige
Dec 8, 2020
Phyllis Louise McDaniel Bige, age 70, departed this life on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at her home. Born on November 28, 1950 in Ohio, she lived a majority of her life in Bradley County and was a member of White Oak Baptist Church. Phyllis loved law enforcement serving as a K9 officer and enjoyed Car shows, training dogs, and spending...
Patsy Wolf
Dec 8, 2020
Patsy Wolf, 70, of Cleveland, TN gained her Heavenly angel wings on Tuesday, December 8, 2020. She was a loving wife, mom and sugarmomma. Her grandkids were the light of her life. She loved her family, big family gatherings, vacation trips, loved helping everybody and loved to travel. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Bill and Ann...
William Theron "Bill" Johnston
Dec 8, 2020
William Theron “Bill” Johnston, 78, of Chattanooga, Tennessee passed away on December 8, 2020 surrounded by his family. He was born to Robert and Florence Eubanks Johnston and Roland Chester in Orlando, Florida. Theron graduated from Edgewater High School in 1960 and attended Alabama Christian College in Montgomery, Alabama. While at ACC he met Sandra Clinton, the love of his...
Jerry L. Frazier
Dec 8, 2020
Jerry L. Frazier, 72, a lifelong resident of Cleveland and Bradley County, departed this life on December 8, 2020. Jerry was born in Bradley County on July 29, 1948 to the late T.L. Frazier and Dorothy Sherlin Frazier. Jerry was a pillar and foundational member of the educational system in Bradley County. He held a Bachelor of Science degree from...
Michael Earl "Doc" Anderson
Dec 7, 2020
Michael Earl “Doc” Anderson passed away at his home on December 7th, 2020 in Cleveland, TN. Michael was born on June 1, 1964 in Atlanta, GA. He was often referred to as “Doc” by his family and friends and had a giving heart of gold. He enjoyed fishing, building things with his own hands, taking care of his farm animals,...
Thomas Howard Ross, Jr.
Dec 7, 2020
Thomas Ross, 58, son of the deceased Thomas Ross, Sr and Vinnie Ross formerly of Mineral Bluff, GA, left his worldly troubles behind Monday evening, December 7, 2020. He left behind his loving wife, Pat; his BFF, ex, Sandra; his five kids, Brandon Ross, Kevin Ross, Samantha Newman, Joseph Newman, and Josie Peck; ten grandchildren, one great-grandchild; his only brother,...
Jamie Gibson, Ii
Dec 7, 2020
William James “Jamie” Gibson, II passed away on Monday, December 7, 2020. He was born on December 10, 1985. Jamie had a great love of the water and anything nautical. He loved to fish, boat, and swim. He was also a skilled skateboarder. He also had an avid love for the “Hoopty Cars,” music, and movies. He has been preceded...
Joseph Robert Rapier
Dec 6, 2020
Joseph Robert Rapier, 63, of Charleston, TN passed away on December 6, 2020. A lifelong resident of Bradley County, Joe was born on January 7, 1957 to the late Elmer Rapier and Willie Ervin Rapier. Those who knew Joe will remember a hardworking man who loved his family more than anything. He is preceded in death by his father Elmer...
Paul Clarkson Young
Dec 6, 2020
Paul Clarkson Young peacefully fell asleep in death on December 6, 2020 at his home in Kingston, Tennessee following a prolonged illness. He was born on July 17, 1937 in O’Neill, Nebraska. After serving 3 years in the United States Air Force, he moved to Dayton, Ohio where he began a detailed study of the Bible with Jehovah’s Witnesses, leading...
Judie Liner Faulkner
Dec 6, 2020
Judie Faulkner, age 73, of Cleveland, departed this life on Sunday, December 6, 2020 at her home. Born on June 2, 1947 to the late H.K. and LaJune Liner, she was a native and lifelong resident of Bradley County and was of the Baptist faith. Judie loved traveling with her beloved cousin and traveling partner, Mary Burns; gardening, and spending...
John Dwight Rollins
Dec 6, 2020
John Dwight Rollins, age 75, of Cleveland departed this life on Sunday, December 6, 2020. John was born on May 8, 1945 to the late Fred and Melba Rollins. He was a lifelong resident of Bradley County. John was a member of Kinser Church of God. He retired from Bowater after 30 years of service, and loved spending time outdoors...
Bill G. Chastain Sr.
Dec 5, 2020
Bill G. Chastain Sr., age 86, passed away Saturday, December 5, 2020. He was born to Oscar and Jennie Chastain on November 22, 1934 in Cherokee County North Carolina. He married the love of his life, Nancy Ownbey, on October 2, 1954. Bill’s life reflected his deep love for Jesus, and he was quick to share that love with others....
Fredrick "Freddy" Saunderson Dunlop
Dec 5, 2020
Fredrick “Freddy” Saunderson Dunlop , age 79, departed this life on December 5, 2020. He is preceded in death by his mom and dad, Saunderson, and Mildred; his brothers, John and Saunderson; and his sister, Mildred Dunlop (Storey). Left behind to cherish his memory, his wife, Nancy Dunlop; his 4 sons, Dean F. Dunlop, Todd S. Dunlop, Craig E. Dunlop,...
Gary Dennis Thacker
Dec 5, 2020
Gary Dennis Thacker January 27, 1945 – December 5, 2020 Gary Thacker, 75, of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, December 5, 2020. Gary was born in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and a graduate of Southwestern Theological Seminary. He dedicated more than forty years of his life to...
Tony Kenneth Pruett
Dec 5, 2020
Tony Kenneth Pruett, 50, a resident of Athens, TN passed away on Saturday, December 5, 2020 at his home. Tony was a loving son, brother, husband and father. He enjoyed football and fishing. He is preceded in death by his father Kenneth Pruett. Tony leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife Joyce Pruett, son Dustin Green (Jessika), daughter Amy...
