Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Charles N. "Chuck" Haggart
Nov 28, 2020
Charles N. “Chuck” Haggart, 62, a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County went to his Heavenly home on November 28, 2020. He was born on October 5, 1958 in Etowah, TN as son of the late Elizabeth Haggart. Chuck was a member of the Chestuee Worship Center. He was an avid outdoorsman, faithful mission worker and loved spending time...
Joseph Franklin Sharp
Nov 27, 2020
Joseph “Joe” Franklin Sharp, of Cleveland, TN was called home with the Lord on November 27, 2020 at age 80. He was born August 30, 1940 to Carl Moran Sharp and Maude Mahar Sharp in Memphis, TN. Joe’s passions were antique automobiles and license plates. He served as President of several car clubs through the years, most recently for the...
Ricky Joe Whitten
Nov 27, 2020
Ricky Joe Whitten, age 65, of Cleveland, departed this life on Friday, November 27, 2020 at Memorial Hospital. Born on June 3, 1955 to the late Richard and Donna Whitten, Rick was a native and lifelong resident of Bradley County and a veteran of the United States Navy. He was retired from the Cleveland Fire Department after 32 years of...
Grover "Bill" Wooten
Nov 27, 2020
Grover “Bill” Wooten, 69, of McDonald, TN passed away on November 27, 2020. Bill was born on January 25, 1951 to the late Mary and Burnam Wooten. He was a kind, loving, Christian man who enjoyed playing instruments and singing. He was dedicated to volunteering his time at the Samaritan Center in Ooltewah,TN. He will be very missed by anyone...
Reverend Vernon T. Mclane
Nov 26, 2020
Reverend Vernon T. McLane , age 93, of Riceville, departed this life on Thursday, November 26, 2020 at his residence. Born on September 17, 1927 in Detroit, Michigan to the late John and Rhoda McLane, he was a proud veteran of the United States Navy serving during World War II. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...
Aspen "Pressley" Jones
Nov 25, 2020
Aspen “Pressley” Jones, our beautiful angel boy, went to be with the Lord on November 25, 2020. He was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his great-great-grandmother, Mildred Wood; great-grandfather, Larry Williams; great-grandfather Bo Waters; and uncle Michael Schierer. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his loving parents, Jeremy Jones and Shelly Lattuca; brothers, Jaxton...
Lawrence Wayne Mcdaniel
Nov 25, 2020
Lawrence “Shorty” McDaniel, 73, of Birchwood, TN passed away on November 25, 2020 at his residence. He was born on January 14, 1947 to the late Clyde and Ruby “Annie” McDaniel. He was of the Baptist faith and a member at Gamble Road Baptist Church. He enjoyed farming and working puzzles. He was employed at Lane Steel Fabricators for 43...
Harrie H. Cate
Nov 25, 2020
Harrie H. Cate, 93, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, passed away in the comfort of her home on Wednesday, November 25, 2020. She was a 1945 graduate of Bradley Central High School and a member of Cleveland First Cumberland Presbyterian Church where she served as a Sunday School teacher and a Youth Fellowship Director. She retired from the U.S. Bureau...
Melinda Bolton Mcgill
Nov 24, 2020
Melinda Sue Bolton McGill, age 58, of Cleveland, TN departed this life on Tuesday, November 24, 2020. Born in Cleveland on October 17, 1962 to the late Joe and Betty Bolton, was a lifelong resident of Bradley County and of the Baptist faith. She was employed at Shaw Industries for over 20 years. Melinda enjoyed antiquing, yardsaling, and spending time...
Craig Morris Fairall
Nov 24, 2020
Reverend Craig Morris Fairall of Englewood, Tennessee departed this life on Tuesday, November 24, 2020. Born in Des Moines, Iowa on May 29, 1944, He served in the United States Army as a photographer in Vietnam. Craig received a master’s degree in Divinity from Dubuque University in Dubuque, Iowa spending his life as a Presbyterian minister at several churches. He...
Daniel Trewhitt Rutledge
Nov 24, 2020
Daniel Trewhitt Rutledge, 81 of Cleveland, passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at his home. The family will hold a memorial service at a later date.
James Dean Martin
Nov 23, 2020
James Dean Martin, 63 of Cleveland, passed away on November 23, 2020. He was born in Helena, Arkansas on August 27, 1957. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert V and Ruth Lethco Martin. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his daughter, Ruth Ann Martinez; sons, James Marshell Martin and James Darrell Martin; brother, Jerry Dale Martin;...
Dorothy "Dot" Elder
Nov 23, 2020
Dorothy “Dot” Alletta McCall Elder, 88, resident of Cleveland, TN passed away Monday, November 23, 2020 at an assisted living facility. She attended First Baptist Church of Cleveland. She worked with children in Cleveland City Schools for many years, enjoyed spending time with her family, and loved to shop and cook. Mrs. Elder was the daughter of the late Ida...
Wanda J. Gee
Nov 22, 2020
Wanda Jo Gee, 88, of Cleveland, TN, passed away on November 22, 2020 at her residence. She loved traveling, camping, crafting, spending time with family and playing darts. Wanda was affiliated with Ladies of Auxiliary with American Legion. Preceded in death by her parents, John & Pauline Reynolds; sister, Berneda Harris; daughter, Wanda Misty; husband, Emerson Gee; son-in-laws, Christopher Lyles,...
Robert Stanley Evans
Nov 22, 2020
Robert Stanley Evans passed away November 22, 2020, at the age of 71. He was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and a resident of Ooltewah, Tennessee. Mr. Evans retired from O’Reilly Auto Parts in October 2017. He was a lifelong NASCAR fan. Mr. Evans is preceded in death by his wife of 44 years, Nellie Evans; mother, Cecil Gordy; and brother,...
Gary Ross Adams
Nov 22, 2020
Gary Adams, 68 years old, of Cleveland, Tn went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at his residence on November 22,2020. Mr. Adams was a long time regional transportation manager with Bowater with most recent employment at First Fleet Transport. Mr. Adams is preceded in death by his parents Clifford and Mary Lou Adams formerly of Crossett,...
Deborah Annette Gibson
Nov 22, 2020
Deborah Annette Gibson, 64 of Cleveland, TN, passed away in her home on November 22, 2020. She was a resident of the area for most of her life. She leaves behind her significant other, Garrett “Rocky” Myers; her dog, Baby Girl; her daughter, Amy Smith; three grandchildren, Jacob Ledford, Ashlyn Ledford, and Stephen Blake Morris. Friends are invited to attend...
Mary Edith Graham
Nov 20, 2020
Mary Edith Muir Graham, age 68, of South Pittsburg, Tennessee departed this life on Friday, November 20, 2020. Mary was born in South Pittsburg on February 9, 1952 to the late Fred and Virginia Muir. She was a lifelong resident of South Pittsburg. Mary was a member of the Midway Baptist Church. She enjoyed antiquing, yardsaling, and spending time with...
Dennis Edward Collett
Nov 20, 2020
Dennis Edward Collett, 72, of Harriman, TN, passed away on November 20, 2020. He was of the Baptist faith. Dennis loved to fish, boating, football, races, trips to Florida, playing pool and spending time with his wife, children, and grandchildren. Preceded in death by his father, Edward Collett; mother, Mildred Harvey; cousin, Ronald Hamby; aunt, Mary Hall; mother and father-in-law,...
Nancy Ownbey Chastain
Nov 20, 2020
Nancy Ownbey Chastain, age 84, passed away Friday, November 20, 2020 following a short illness. She was born to Frank and Sula Ownbey on August 23, 1936 in Cleveland, Tennessee. She married the love of her life, Bill Chastain, on October 2, 1954. Nancy’s life was characterized by love and laughter, and she radiated the love of Jesus to her...
