Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Reginald Ray Pursley
Aug 20, 2020
Reginald Ray Pursley, 52, of Rossville, passed away Thursday, August 20, 2020 at his home. He is survived by his daughter, Brittney; brother, Ricky; grandchildren Amelia and Madeline Salsman; uncle, Junior Moore; aunt, Becky Moore; and best friends, Martha and Robert Scoggins. The family will hold a memorial service at a later date.
Vesta Kaya Hargis-Branson
Aug 20, 2020
Vesta Kaya Hargis – Branson, 74, of Cleveland, TN, passed away on August 20, 2020 surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by two husbands: Albert T. Hargis and Reese Branson; Father Benjamin William Suggs and Mother Minnie Mae Suggs; 2 brothers: Edsel Suggs & Eddie Suggs - 3 Sisters: Lillie Mae, Alice Lee and Mary; 1 Grandson:...
Wayne F. Lakins
Aug 20, 2020
Wayne Franklin Lakins, age 83, passed peacefully into eternity on Thursday August 20, 2020 at a local hospital. Wayne battled a brutal pneumonia infection in February resulting in a lengthy stay at LIfeCare Center of Cleveland. He was able to return to his home in July and enjoyed his last six weeks with his daughter and family. He enjoyed watching...
Donald Fred Presswood
Aug 19, 2020
Donald Presswood, 79, of Charleston, TN, passed away on August 19, 2020 at his residence. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Brenda Presswood; parents, John & Willalee Presswood; grandson, Brandon Blankenship; great-grandson, Dean Blackwell. Survived by his sons, Fred Presswood and Stacy (Cathy) Presswood; Angie (Gilbert) Blackwell; siblings, Bill Presswood, Sandra (Earl) Williams, Elizabeth McCallie and Harold...
Jason Justin "Jay" Millard
Aug 16, 2020
Jason “Jay” Millard, 42 of Hixson, passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2020 in Chattanooga. As a child, he loved to run and wrestle for the Hixson Wildcats. He was of the Christian faith. Jay was a duck hunting enthusiast and loved motorcycles and spending time with his family. He was a very strong and whole-hearted man. He was kind...
Sharon Darlene Buckner
Aug 16, 2020
Sharon Darlene Buckner, 55, of Athens, TN passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2020 at her home. She is survived by her husband David Buckner, parents Alvin Erskin & Shirley Knox of Englewood, brother and sister in law Eugene & Jennifer Knox, two children Michael & Jennifer Duncan and Regenia & Cody Roberts, two grandchildren Xander Chastain and Damien Duncan,...
Jerry Roland Mcclellan
Aug 16, 2020
Jerry Roland McClellan, 90, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, August 16, 2020. Born on July 10, 1930 in Ashland, KY, Jerry was one of six children born to Vena Mae Rye and Nelson McClellan. Jerry was a hard-working man, who always amazed people even after he retired. He spent the majority of his life in...
Eveline Myers
Aug 16, 2020
Eveline Myers peacefully went to be with the Lord while at home surrounded by her family on August 16, 2020. Her beautiful smile and joyful soul will be greatly missed. She was born September 30, 1939 in Tellico Plains, TN, and later moved to Cleveland, TN, where she lived for over 60 years. She was a member of Washington Avenue...
Amber Renee Helton Monday
Aug 15, 2020
On August 15, 2020, Amber Renee’ Helton Monday left this world bound for heaven. She was of the Christian faith. Amber was 34 years old. She was an excellent artist, gardener and loved the outdoors, hiking, camping and fishing. She was preceded in death by her parents, Craig Helton and Tammy Koon; brothers, Donny and Murray Hipp; grandparents, Bill and...
Rebecca "Becki" A. Worthington
Aug 15, 2020
Rebecca (Becki) A. Worthington of Cleveland, Tennessee died on August 15, 2020 after a short, but difficult battle with cancer. She was born January 12, 1954 and raised in Chattanooga. A graduate of UTC, Becki was an avid and knowledgeable equestrian enthusiast and had a love for nature and animals. She also was a gifted artist with a very creative...
Carolyn Sue Sloan
Aug 15, 2020
Carolyn Sue Sloan, age 65, of Madisonville, Tn went to be with her Heavenly Father after a lengthy illness on Saturday August 15, 2020 at 4:30 PM. Carolyn was of the Baptist faith. She graduated from Polk County High School in 1972 and later attended Cleveland State Community College and received her degree in applied Science. She furthered her education...
Jerry "Papa Smurf" Croft
Aug 14, 2020
Jerry “Papa Smurf” Croft went to be with his Lord on Friday 8/14/2020 of natural causes. Jerry was a loving Husband, Father, and Grandfather. He PROUDLY served in the United States Military from 1960-1968. And he was an over-the road Truck Driver from 1962 until his retirement in 2004 with over 5 Million Miles without an incident. He was preceded...
John Edward Sharp, Jr.
Aug 14, 2020
John Edward Sharp, Jr. (Ed), 85, of Cleveland, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family, on Friday, August 14, 2020. Ed was diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) in June of 2019. Born on December 27, 1934, Ed grew up in Gadsden, Alabama, and graduated from Auburn University in 1957. He worked his entire professional career as...
Randall Eugene Shelton
Aug 14, 2020
Randall Eugene Shelton, well known as “the driving guy” died at the age of 59 years old on August 14, 2020 due to The battle lost to cancer for the third time. Randall is the son of late Grady Eugene Shelton and REBA Kathryn Cronin Shelton and baby sister Terry Lynn Smith. Randall is survived by Cindy Shelton, mother of...
Roger David Rutz
Aug 14, 2020
Roger David Rutz, 76, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Friday, August 14, 2020 at his home. He was born on December 29, 1943 in Benton Harbor, Michigan. Roger was a veteran of the Army National Guard after faithfully serving his country. He worked as a physical therapist for many years in the home health industry. He was...
C.L. (Clarence) Hybarger
Aug 13, 2020
C. L. (Clarence) Hybarger entered into heaven on August 13, 2020. Born September 26,1926 in Greene County, Tennessee he moved to Cleveland, Tennessee when he was a young child and lived here the rest of his life. He was a veteran of the United States Army in World War II and served in the Philippines and Japan and he witnessed...
Carren Teresa Clark
Aug 12, 2020
Carren Teresa Clark, 58, of Cleveland, TN passed away on August 12, 2020. She was born on December 29, 1961. Terri was a lifelong resident of this area. She enjoyed listening to sports, spending time with her family, listening to “Chitty Chitty Bang-Bang” and eating McDonald’s French Fries. Terri was dearly loved by all who knew her and will be...
Ronald Lee Smith
Aug 12, 2020
On Wednesday, August 12, 2020, Ronald Smith, entered his eternal home in heaven at the age of 77. He passed away in the home he shared with his wife of over 53 years. His passing, from this world into his glorious home in heaven, occurred just as he had always envisioned; hand in hand with his wife. Ronny, as most...
Freddie Lebron Ramsey
Aug 11, 2020
Freddie Lebron Ramsey, 75 passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2020. He was a gifted carpenter and dry wall man. He was a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 53 years, Linda Ramsey; mother, Polly Hout; father, Fred “Dick” Ramsey; son, Lee Hogan; and brother, John Ramsey. He is survived by...
Bradley B. Sink
Aug 11, 2020
Bradley Brent Sink, a one of a kind friend, father, husband, comedian, guitarist, singer, entertainer, medical professional, and advisor, has sadly left the building, on 08/11/20. He was 49. Born on March 16, 1971, he was a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN. He is preceded in death by his mother, Glenda Faye Allen Rowlett Sink. He leaves behind to cherish...
