Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Lorrie Lela Criag
Jul 24, 2020
Lorrie Lela Harvey Craig, 49, of Cleveland, TN, went home on July 24, 2020. She was born on November 30, 1970 in Buena Park, California. Lorrie is preceded in death by her grandparents, Stella Buckner and Clarence Lee Farmer and grandfather, Leroy Harvey, Jr. Survived by her daughters, Cassidy and Caitlyn Craig of California; parents, Vivian and Richard Harvey, of...
Jessie Mae Humphrys
Jul 23, 2020
Jessie Mae Humphrys passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2020 at her residence. At age 101, Jessie was the oldest member of Benton Station Baptist Church and the Benton Station Community. She was a faithful and active member for over 75 years. She retired from American Uniform after 37 years. She loved singing, watching birds, flowers, sewing, repairing clothing and...
Patricia Ellen Franklin
Jul 23, 2020
Patricia Ellen Humphries Franklin – age 79 of Cleveland, TN passed in peace surrounded by family on Thursday, July 23, 2020. She left a lasting legacy and will be deeply missed and cherished always. Pat was born August 14, 1940 in Richmond, Virginia. She was a follower of Jesus Christ and was a member of North Cleveland Baptist Church in...
Twyla Shelton
Jul 23, 2020
Twyla Shelton, 53, passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2020 at Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga, TN. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt as well as a friend to so many. Twyla enjoyed cooking, time with her family, computers, gaming and music. Preceded in death by her mother, Deborah Ann Haney; grandfather, Willie Lawson; sister, Gracie Troutwine; uncle,...
Shawn Lee Foote
Jul 23, 2020
Shawn Lee Foote, 40, of Ooltewah, TN passed away at his home in Dunlap, TN on July 23, 2020. He was born on June 7, 1980. Shawn will be remembered for his great sense of humor and how he loved spending time with his family and friends. He is preceded in death by his mother Renee Foote Harris; grandmother Elizabeth...
Joyce Prichard Mcdowell
Jul 23, 2020
Joyce Prichard McDowell, 70, passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2020. She was a lifelong resident of the area and was of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed coloring, watching soap operas and doing word searches. Most of all, she loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, RB and Ezna Shelton...
George Ray Patterson, Jr.
Jul 23, 2020
George Ray Patterson, Jr., 77, passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2020 at Tennova Healthcare in Cleveland, TN. He retired as a supervisor from Mead Westvaco in Cleveland, TN. Preceded in death by his mother, Edna Louise Patterson; father, George Ray Patterson and sister, Vivian Patterson White. Survived by his wife of 30 years, Deborah Patterson; son, Mike Patterson (ex-wife)...
Diane Farris
Jul 23, 2020
Diane Farris, 75, of Birchwood, TN, passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2020 surrounded by her family. She enjoyed working in her flower gardens, playing guitar, and singing with family. Diane was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by her parents, Hardy & Mae Davis; daughter, Sheila Shahan (Rosie); son-in-law, Bud Hogan, brothers, Harold Davis and Hardy Davis, Jr.;...
Eva Marie Key Brown
Jul 23, 2020
Eva Marie Key Brown, age 51, a resident of Athens, TN passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2020 at her home. She was born and raised and has lived most of her life in McMinn County. Eva was employed at the Gondolier for many years. She is preceded in death by her parents Edward & Irene Hamby Key, one sister...
Helen Phillips
Jul 22, 2020
Helen D. Phillips, 75, passed away on July 22, 2020 in Chattanooga, TN. She loved to sing. Preceded in death by her father, Dewey Deforest Peppers; mother, Grace Lee White Peppers; sister, Barbara Atkins and brother-in-law, Billy Atkins. Survived by her daughter, Tina (Paul) Johnson Hughes; niece, Jan Teems; nephew, Cody Teems; grandchildren, Ryan Hughes, Katie Hughes, and Kelsey Hughes;...
Vickie Lynn Picard
Jul 22, 2020
Vickie Lynn Picard, 70 of Cleveland, TN formerly of Canyon Lake, TX. Born June 16, 1950 passed away July 22, 2020 at Life Care Center of Crossville, TN after a valiant battle with Alzheimers. She was also a breast cancer survivor. Vickie was a 1968 graduate of Milby High School in Houston, TX. She attended Westwood Baptist Church in Cleveland....
Jordan Reed Puckett
Jul 22, 2020
Jordan Reed Puckett, 21 of Cleveland, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, July 22, 2020. He was a follower of Jesus and a member of Waterville Baptist Church. Jordan enjoyed collecting Lord of the Rings memorabilia, building projects with his dad, and spending time with his family. He was always willing and enjoyed helping people, and...
David John Patterson
Jul 21, 2020
David John Patterson, 70, of Soddy-Daisy, passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ted and Jewel Patterson; and brothers, Gary and Larry Patterson. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his loving wife, Linda Privett Patterson; sons, David John Patterson, Jr. and Aaron Jesse Patterson; daughter, Kimberly Brummett Newt; siblings, Thurman Patterson,...
Larry Parsley
Jul 21, 2020
Lawrence James “Larry” Parsley passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at his home. Originally from Michigan, he had lived in the area for 33 years coming from Pensacola. He was of the Christian faith. He enjoyed making people happy. He loved people for who they were. He loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. He was preceded in...
Suzzane "Suzzie" R. Harper
Jul 20, 2020
Suzzanne "Suzzi" R. Harper, of Chattanooga, went home to be with the Lord on July 20th, 2020. She was born on Oct. 20th, 1961 to the late Cass and Juanita Johnson. Suzzi was loved by everyone who met her because of her sweet spirit. Suzzi is survived by her children Zac (Candice) Harper, Whitney Harper, and Jay (Rachel) Harper, grandchildren...
Patricia Dorothy Harnett
Jul 20, 2020
Patricia D. Harnett, 57, passed away on July 20, 2020. She loved her family, Nascar, afgan hounds and music Preceded in death by parents, Frank and Bridgett Troxel; and Michael Troxel. Survived by her husband, Harry Harnet,II; daughters, Vanessa and Kira Mattos; siblings, Kyle Troxel, Frank Troxel, Richard Troxel, Cameron Troxel; grandchildren, Emma Everitt, Blake Everitt, Jacob Everitt, Christopher Mattos....
Rex Donald "Don" Dodson
Jul 19, 2020
Rex Donald “Don” Dodson, 84, resident of Cleveland went to meet his Lord and Savior on his birthday July 19, 2020. Don was born on July 19, 1936, in Riceville, TN, to the late Oliver and Marie Pickens Dodson. He was an Air Force Veteran. He retired from truck driving after 50+ years, with most of his tenure at Hardwick...
Rex Donald Dodson
Jul 19, 2020
Rex Donald “Don” Dodson, 84, resident of Cleveland went to meet his Lord and Savior on his birthday July 19, 2020. Don was born on July 19, 1936, in Riceville, TN, to the late Oliver and Marie Pickens Dodson. He was an Air Force Veteran. He retired from truck driving after 50+ years, with most of his tenure at Hardwick...
Myrtle M. Wooden
Jul 18, 2020
Myrtle M. Scoggins Wooden age 88 of Cleveland, entered the gates of Heaven on July 18, 2020. Born on May 17, 1932, she was of the Baptist faith and had several hobbies such as making quilts for her family and working in her yard. Preceded in death by Father Amos Scoggins, Mother Hattie Nation Scoggins McBee, Husband Herbert Wooden, infant...
Bennie Ray Culpepper
Jul 17, 2020
Bennie Ray Culpepper, 61, of Cleveland, went home to be with the Lord on July 17, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. Bennie was co-owner of Tennessee Railway Services and had worked on the railroad all of his life. He was a 1976 graduate of Rossville High School. Bennie loved sports and played baseball all of his youth...
