Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
David Allen Armstrong
Aug 26, 2020
David Allen Armstrong, 62 of Cleveland, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, August 26, 2020. He enjoyed traveling, watching the Atlanta Braves and going to church to worship the Lord. He served as Sunday School Superintendent at his church. He loved his sister-in-law, Kathy Crump Kilgore, and little David. He loved going to the river at...
Jean Florence Barnett
Aug 26, 2020
Jean Florence Barnett, 87, passed to Heaven on August 26, 2020. Born in London, England, she survived the bombings of London during WWI and was buried alive twice. She relocated to the United States with her husband Brian and two daughters Hilary and Shirley in 1969. A devoted woman of God, Jean served as her husband’s right hand during their...
Teresa Diane Branam
Aug 26, 2020
Teresa Diane Branam born on October 20, 1958 passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 26, 2020. Born and raised in Cleveland, TN. She was of Baptist Faith & a member of Hampton Drive Baptist Faith Church. Officiating: Rev. Lee Ingram. Survived by: Daughter, Stacie Waldrop (Son in-law Floyd Waldrop in Oxford, Ga. Granddaughters Katelyn (Jake Jenkins), Ansley (Casey Kiplinger), great...
Savannah Elaine Martin
Aug 25, 2020
Did you guys hear? Savannah Martin got a promotion! She got an opportunity to be a part of an elite group of dynamic individuals. It was as if she was created for the position. She got the call on the morning of August 25, 2020. The offer was so good she couldn’t refuse. They loved everything about her. As a...
Lois Ann Rector
Aug 25, 2020
Lois Ann Rector, 93, of Cleveland, TN passed away on August 25, 2020. Lois relocated to Cleveland in 2016 from Edgewater, FL where she and her husband enjoyed many years of retirement. Lois was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and a cherished friend to many. She was a very dedicated teacher for many years. She was a very...
Glenda Gail Kirtland
Aug 25, 2020
Glenda Gail Kirtland, 72, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Tuesday evening, August 25, 2020 at her home. She was born in Gadsden, AL on July 27, 1948 a daughter of the late Alfred & Emma Lois Lasseter. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by an infant son Johnathon Kirtland and one brother...
Debra Aileen Farr
Aug 25, 2020
Debra Farr, a lifelong resident of Chattanooga, has gone to be with our Lord. She is proceeded in death by grandparents Mr. & Mrs. Randolph Blackwell, Mr. & Mrs. Charles Landstrom, sister Donna Brackett, in-laws Mr. & Mrs. Tommy Farr. She is survived by her husband, David Farr, sons TJ & Jeremy Farr, grandsons Adain Champion & Isaac Farr, parents...
Roberta Dale Enriques
Aug 24, 2020
Roberta Dale Enriques, 65, of Ocoee, passed away on Monday, August 24, 2020 at her home. She lived in the area for over 50 years. She was of the Baptist faith. Roberta enjoyed reading, doing crosswords, and completing puzzles. She also enjoyed shopping and spending time with her grandpuppy, Chapo. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and...
Mike Dewayne Bivens
Aug 24, 2020
Mike Dewayne Bivens, 52, of Cleveland, TN passed away on August 24, 2020. He was born on September 21, 1967 in Cleveland. Mike will forever be remembered as a tremendous family man who had a great sense of humor. He loved to restore cars, fishing, reading comics, Dr. Who and spending time in the mountains. Mike is also one who...
Abern Cross
Aug 24, 2020
Abern Cross, 73, of Cleveland, went to be with his Lord and Savior on August 24, 2020 at his home. He was a resident of the area for nearly 60 years coming from Tellico Plains. He was a member of Cohulla Baptist Church. Abern was a funny man who loved to fish. He enjoyed spending time with his grandkids and...
Joseph Morley Thomas
Aug 24, 2020
Joey Thomas passed away in his home on Monday, August 24th, 2020. He was born May 7th, 1983 in Chattanooga, TN to Donna Casteel and Guy Thomas. Joey was a graduate of Cleveland High School. In 2010, Joey moved to Maine and also lived in New Hampshire for a brief time, before returning to Cleveland in 2019. Joey was a...
Allen Ott
Aug 24, 2020
Allen Ott 31, a resident of Athens, passed away Monday, August 24, 2020. He was preceded in death by his father, David Allen Ott, Grandmother, Joyce Overton, Grandfather, Ralph Ott. He is survived by his mother, Dawn Ott of Athens, TN, two sisters, Heather Steinfeld of Richmond, TX and Tori Ott of Cleveland, TN, one brother, Archie Bowers of Cleveland,...
Myrtle Odetta Willhoit
Aug 23, 2020
Myrtle Odetta Willhoit, 95, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, August 23, 2020 at her residence. She spent most of her life in Bradley County residing in Charleston and Cleveland. She was a member of Westwood Baptist Church. She belonged to the ladies quilting circle at Ridgeview Baptist in the early 1950s. She also served as...
R. J. Mitchell
Aug 23, 2020
R.J Mitchell, Jr., 94, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2020, in Cleveland, TN, leaving a legacy of devotion to his family, service to God and country, and an unwavering commitment to lead by example. He served the role of Elder at First Christian Church in Cleveland until his death. Born Reeve Jackson Mitchell, Jr. on July 12, 1926 to...
Regina Ann Corvin Goins
Aug 22, 2020
Regina Ann Corvin Goins, 52, of Cleveland, passed away on August 22, 2020. Preceded in death by companion, Donnie Galliher; mother, Shirley Poteet; father, Lake Corvin; aunt, Willie Mae McCarter. Survived by two sons, Thomas Goins and his father Dean Goins, and Marcus Galliher; sisters, Darlene (Jack) Epperson and Kellie Vines (Tony Pendergrass) ; nephew, Gunnery Sgt. Brent Vines, (...
Homer L. "Sonny" Hayes Jr.
Aug 22, 2020
Homer L. “Sonny” Hayes Jr. passed away Saturday August 22, 2020 at an Atlanta Hospital with his wife by his side. Sonny grew up in east Tennessee and has dedicated his life to serving others. He started his career as a dispatcher, volunteer fireman, EMT, and Paramedic. His career grew and he Volunteered For Bradley County Rescue Service and eventually...
Jeanette Stansberry
Aug 22, 2020
Jeanette Stansberry, 77, of Cleveland, TN passed away on August 22, 2020. She was born on April 12, 1943 in Los Angeles, CA to the late Madison and Clara Workman. Jeanette loved “nick nacks” and second hand stores. She was adventurous and fun loving who enjoyed crafts and spending time with those she loved. In addition to her mother and...
Sandra Lucille "Sandy" Baliles
Aug 21, 2020
Sandra Lucille “Sandy” Baliles, 58, passed away on Friday, August 21, 2020. Originally a resident of Cleveland, she spent the past 20 years in Blue Ridge. She was loving and caring. She had a free spirit full of joy and happiness and was always a pleasure to be around. She was preceded in death by her father, Kenneth; and brothers,...
Steven Charles Davis
Aug 20, 2020
Steven Charles Davis, 72 of Cleveland, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, August 20, 2020. He was a lifelong resident of the area. He proudly served his country in the Vietnam War and on the USS Okinawa. He served as the pastor of New Fellowship Baptist Church in Charleston for 36 years. He loved preaching and...
Clifford E. "Clink" Barger
Aug 20, 2020
Clifford E. “Clink” Barger passed away on Thursday evening, August 20, 2020 at a local health facility at the age of 91. He was born in Bradley County on September 16, 1928 and was a lifelong resident of Cleveland. Clifford was a veteran of the US Army serving in the Korean War and a member of the Disabled American Veterans....
