Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Marilyn Sue Evans
Sep 9, 2020
Marilyn Sue Evans, 71, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 9, 2020. She was a resident of the area for over 40 years and of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed shopping and spending time with her beloved grandkids and great-grandkids. She was preceded in death by her parents William and Frances Nelson; and brother, Bill Nelson. She...
Clint "Poppa" Simpson
Sep 8, 2020
Clint “ Poppa” Simpson, age 73, born February 15,1947 in New Jersey City, New Jersey, passed away at his home in Spring City, Tennessee surround by family on September 8th 2020. Clint worked in the department of corrections in Palatka, Fl for 12 years, he enjoyed working on cars, woodworking, enjoyed his KOI ponds, and building custom computers. He is...
Sharon Ella Powell
Sep 8, 2020
Sharon Ella Powell, 62, of Cleveland, TN passed away on September 8, 2020. She was born on December 2, 1957 to the late William and Ella Jane Willis. She enjoyed crafts, going to church, and singing. In addition to her mother and father she is preceded in death by her brothers Robert, Donnie, and Walter Willis. She leaves behind to...
Delores Kay Griffith
Sep 8, 2020
Delores Kay Griffith, age 84, of Cleveland, TN passed away on September 8, 2020 with her extended family of caregivers at Life Care Center of Cleveland around her. She was born on December 10, 1936 and was raised by her grandmother, the late Alverti Holmes. She was a long-time faithful partner in ministry with her husband, Rev. Raymond Griffith, who...
Zarah Lea Jones
Sep 7, 2020
Zarah Lea Jones, 60, passed away on September 7, 2020. She has been a resident of this area for the past 60 years and attended South Seminole Baptist Church and Venue Church. She enjoyed painting and any arts and crafts. She also enjoyed reading her bible and completing bible studies. She loved spending time with her grandchildren, children, and husband...
William Donald Heaton
Sep 7, 2020
William Donald Heaton Jr., 49, of Georgetown, TN passed away on September 7, 2020. He was born on February 8, 1971 to the late William Donald Heaton Sr. and Cora Bell Heaton. He is preceded in death by his father and sister Cindy Sharp. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his loving wife, Robin, of 26 years; mother Cora...
James Paul Lawson, Jr.
Sep 7, 2020
James P. Lawson, auctioneer and owner of Homestead and Lawson Auctions, passed away peacefully Monday, September 7. He was born in Chattanooga on July 5th, 1934. He moved to Louisville, KY at 3 years old but was able to return to his beloved hometown in 1969 where he began his business that he successfully ran for over 50 years. He...
Kenny Arthur
Sep 6, 2020
Kenneth “Kenny” Arthur, 69 of Hixson, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 6, 2020. He was of the Baptist faith and was a lifelong resident of the area. He enjoyed motorcycles and hot rod cars. He was passionate about his painting business. He was preceded in death by parents, George and Juanita Arthur; and his brother and...
Danny Allen Mason
Sep 6, 2020
Danny Allen Mason, 66, of Madisonville, TN went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 6, 2020 at Starr Regional Medical Center after a battle with cancer. Danny was a talented woodworker who also enjoyed building and hunting. Danny was of the Baptist faith. He is preceded in death by his parents Perry Alvin and Myrtle Irene Mason,...
Jennifer Leann Knight
Sep 6, 2020
Jennifer Leann Knight, 44, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 6, 2020. She was a near lifelong resident of McMinn County. She was of the Baptist faith and was a lifelong member of Hiwassee Baptist Church. She enjoyed watching wrestling, reading books, and writing poetry. Most of all, she enjoyed looking after her nieces and nephews. She...
Glenda Faye Schleif
Sep 6, 2020
It is with great sadness that the family of Glenda Faye Schleif announce her passing on September 6, 2020, at the age of 77 years old. Glenda was a loving daughter, sister, mother, grandmother and was devoted to her family. She was loved by all who knew her. Glenda will be sadly missed by her sons Allen Schleif and Anthony...
Wendy Benton Higdon
Sep 6, 2020
Wendy Benton Higdon, 61 of Ooltewah, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, September 6, 2020 at her home. She was a lifelong resident of the area. Wendy loved the Lord with all that she was. "Winnie," as she was known by her grandkids, loved spending time with her family. She enjoyed sitting on the front porch,...
Joel Patrick Muse
Sep 5, 2020
Joel Patrick Muse was born May 19, 1985 in Waco, TX. He fell asleep in death on Saturday, September 5, 2020. His memorial will be Saturday, September 12, 2020. He was preceded in death by his father, Wayne D. Muse, Jr. Survivors include his mother, Christina Muse; brother, Jared; sisters, Jennifer (Arjay) Cacy and Lindsey Muse; niece, Carly Cacy; and...
Barbara Jane Kaylor
Sep 4, 2020
Barbara Jane Kaylor, 86, of Cleveland, TN passed away on September 4, 2020 at her home. She was born on January 4, 1934 to the late R.L. Shell and Flora Jane Shell. She was a long-time faithful member at Waterville Baptist Church. She volunteered as a Gray Lady at Bradley Memorial Hospital for 30 plus years. Barbara worked for Bradley...
Alma Jean Holden
Sep 4, 2020
Alma Jean Holden, 85, of McDonald, TN, passed away on September 4, 2020. She was a member of Pine Hill Church of God. Preceded in death by her father Willard Leston, Sr.; mother; Annie Lewis; brother, Willard Leston, Jr. Survived by her son, Joe (Jamie) Holden of Decatur, TN; siblings, Geraldine Hice of McDonald, TN; grandchildren, Lilian Holden and Parker...
Christopher Thomas Lyles
Sep 4, 2020
Christopher T. Lyles, 70, of Cleveland, TN, passed away on Friday, September 4, 2020 at his residence. He was of non-denomination faith and attended New Beginning Fellowship Church. Christopher loved his family and the Marine Corp. He loved building, woodworking, camping, guns, cars, and history. Preceded in death by his mother, Ina Ruth Ott and paternal father, Tommy Lyles. Survived...
Dimple Ann Cox
Sep 3, 2020
Dimple A. Cox, age 74, went to be with her Lord and Savior at her home surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, September 3, 2020 after a courageous battle with Leukemia. Dimple was born on August 25, 1946 in Murray County, Georgia. She was of the Christian faith and was a member of First Baptist Church of Cleveland for...
David Paul Denton
Sep 3, 2020
David Paul Denton, 47 of Ooltewah, Tennessee, went home to be with the Lord on September 3, 2020. He was a very loving, caring and funny person. He loved to be on Facebook, play his games and (can't leave out) he had to have his phone. He was loved by very many and will be missed by very many. He...
Wilma Ann Green
Sep 3, 2020
Wilma Ann Green, 76, of Cleveland, TN passed away on September 3, 2020. She was born on November 5, 1943 in McMinn Co. to the late Milburn and Lena Liner. Wilma attended Allen Elementary School and Bradley High School. She worked for many years as a housekeeper and was also employed at Hardwick Clothes. Her greatest joy was being mother...
Robert "Danny" Woods
Sep 3, 2020
Robert “Danny” Daniel Woods, 57, of Cleveland, TN, passed away on September 3, 2020 at Tennova Healthcare. He loved fishing, hunting, woodwork, going to Dollywood and riding all their rides with his niece, Sheena, who also hunted right by his side. Preceded in death by mother, Mary Guyer Woods; sister, Sharon Frady. Survived by his father, Johnny (Marlene) Woods; brother,...
