Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Nathan Craig Helton
Jul 6, 2020
Nathan Craig Helton, “Nate”, 59, of Augusta, GA died on July 6, 2020 at his residence. He was born on October 10, 1960, in Saltville, VA and the son of the late Bill and Faye Helton. Nathan was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He was a certified pipefitter and self-employed auto mechanic. Preceded in death by his...
Donald F. Wilson
Jul 6, 2020
Donald Farlie Wilson (Don), 71, of Cleveland, TN, passed away peacefully at home with his loved ones by his side on Monday, July 6, 2020. Don was born May 11, 1949, in Decatur, TN. He was a graduate of Charleston High School and served in the United States Army. Don was a member of Beacon Missionary Baptist Church and was...
William Lewis Royals
Jul 6, 2020
William Lewis “Lew” Royals died peacefully at his home in Ocoee, Tennessee on Monday, July 6, 2020 with family by his side. Born December 26, 1944 in Horry County, South Carolina to Oscar Royals and Maxine Goolsby Royals, Lew was the oldest grandson out of 21 grandchildren to Lewis and Mae Goolsby. He spent his youth in South Carolina and...
Rick Slack
Jul 4, 2020
Rick Slack, age 58, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2020. Rick was born in Illinois but has lived in Cleveland for seven years. He was preceded in death by his father Raymond Slack and sister Tammy Slack McGaha. He is survived by his mother, Hazel Slack; children Jeremy and Skylar, and a sister Brenda (Chuck) Branam and former wife Tammie...
Melba Ruth Roderick Anderson
Jul 4, 2020
Melba Ruth Roderick Anderson, age 83, born October 2nd, 1936 walked thru the gates of Heaven into freedom on July 4th, 2020 at 1:30pm She was a hard working, loving mother who was devoted to and loved her family & friends. She loved life to the fullest & she loved being with people. She never met a stranger. She was...
James Brian Grant
Jul 4, 2020
James Brian Grant, 36, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2020 at Tennova Healthcare. He loved computers, keys, and locks. Preceded in death by his father, James M. Grant, grandparents, Floyd & Sue Woods, Curtis Grant and Bessie Rapper. Survived by his mother, Brenda Grant; brother, Jeffrey Grant; aunt, Ruthie Horn; uncle, Dennis (Jan) Woods; nephew, Joe Woods; friends, Tony...
Bryan Scott Milam
Jul 4, 2020
Bryan Scott Milam changed residence and was promoted to Heaven on July 4, 2020. Bryan was born June 8, 1975 in Knoxville to Ronald Alvin Milam and Melissa Dutton Milam. Bryan loved life and made Jesus his Lord at an early age. He was called into the Ministry in his teens when he began working in youth ministry. Ministry was...
Patrick Francis O'Rourke
Jul 3, 2020
Patrick Francis O’Rourke, 61, of Cleveland, TN, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2020 at his residence. He was of the Catholic faith and loved spending time with his family and the Tennessee Volunteers. He was preceded in death by parents, Eugene and Rita O’Rourke; 1st wife, Elizabeth “Beth” O’Rourke; daughter, Kelli Marie O’Rourke; sister, Mary McNealy and brother, Michael...
Rebecca Dawn Park
Jul 3, 2020
Rebecca Dawn Park, 58, went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 3, 2020. She was a lifelong resident of the area who enjoyed growing flowers, writing poetry and reading her Bible. She was a member of Graceway Chapel. She was preceded in death by her mother, Joann Clark. She leaves behind to cherish her memory her husband...
Joey Lebron Neely
Jul 2, 2020
Joey Lebron Neely, 57, of Harrison, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2020. He was preceded in death by his mother, Annie Jo Neely. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his father, Robert Neely; brothers, Jeff (Valerie) Neely and Nick (Kristie) Neely; and nephews, Dylan, Jack and Bryce Neely. The family will hold a memorial gathering from 5:00PM until...
Sylvia Gail Huff
Jul 2, 2020
Sylvia Gail Huff, age 72, left this world to rejoice in Heaven on Thursday, July 2, 2020. Born August 17, 1947, to the late James Edward and Laura Ann “Sammie” Underdown, Gail was a lifelong resident of McMinn County. A woman with a servant’s heart, Gail was a long-time member of Liberty Church of Jesus Christ in Riceville, TN. In...
John Michael "Butch" Raper
Jul 2, 2020
John Michael “Butch” Raper a resident of Ooltewah, TN and former resident of Athens, TN passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2020 at Life Care of Ooltewah. He attended McMinn County High School, Tennessee Military Academy where he excelled in football and baseball. He was voted as a member of the All Mid-South Teams 2 years straight. Butch attended Hiwassee...
Teresa L. Wright Janow
Jul 1, 2020
Teresa L. Wright Janow, 59, of Soddy Daisy, TN, passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2020. Teresa was employed 15 years with RHA. She was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by her father, Noah Wright, and grandparents, Daisy and Ralph Whitmire, Sr. Those to cherish her memories are her son, Josh Janow of Soddy Daisy, TN; mother, Peggy...
Donald Richard Jones Jr.
Jul 1, 2020
Donald Richard Jones Jr, 54, of Loudon passed away on July 1st, 2020 at 1:46pm at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville after a long battle with COPD. He was surrounded by friends his and loved ones at the time of his passing. Donnie was predeceased by Fannie Nelson (Grandmother), David Lawson (Grandfather) Lillie Fountain (grandmother) Edward Fountain (grandfather), Bernadette...
Jerry Dalrymple Dye
Jul 1, 2020
Jerry Dalrymple Dye, 84, went to be with our Lord and Savior on July 1, 2020. Originally from Weirton, WV, she has resided in Cleveland, TN for the last 50 years. She was the daughter of the late Herman and Kathleen “Dottie” Dalrymple. She earned her RN degree at West Virginia University and was a longtime nurse for Dr. Joseph...
Karen Lee Whaley
Jun 30, 2020
Karen Lee Whaley, 57, of Georgetown, TN passed away on June 30, 2020. She was born on July 15, 1962 in Cleveland, TN. Karen was a lifelong resident of this area. She enjoyed dancing, bingo, riding through the mountains, and playing the lottery. Above all things, Karen was a tremendous family woman and loved spending time with her family. She...
Bobby D. Robison
Jun 29, 2020
Bobby D. Robison, 86, a resident of Englewood, TN passed away on Monday, June 29, 2020. He was born in Athens, TN on May 30, 1934. Bobby was a long-time member of Englewood First Baptist. He is preceded in death by his parents Paul Robison and Carrie Standridge Robison, siblings Edward Robison, Billy Robison, and Barbara Jean Harrison, and son...
Thomas F. Stupin
Jun 28, 2020
Thomas F. Stupin, 67, a resident of Ooltewah, TN, passed away on June 28, 2020. He was of the Catholic faith. "Tom was an honest and hardworking man who loved working with his hands. He enjoyed watching old Western shows and films, Star Trek, and sports (baseball being his favorite as he was a lifelong Atlanta Braves fan). He was...
Tammy Teresa Scroggs
Jun 28, 2020
Tammy Teresa Scroggs of Madisonville, TN went home to be with our Lord on June 28, 2020 at 11:43 AM after fighting bravely against colon, lung and liver cancer for nearly two years. She was born on July 2, 1963 in Columbus, Georgia to her mother Opal Mullins and father Jim McGrew. She is preceded in death by her mother...
Timothy D. Walker
Jun 27, 2020
Tim Walker, 49, of Cleveland, TN, passed away on June 27, 2020 at Tennova Healthcare. Tim will be missed dearly. Timothy loved watching Netflix with his daughter and watching his granddaughter play video games. Preceded in death by his parents, Jimmy Walker & Arlene Hysinger; maternal grandparents, Otis & Naomi Cain; paternal grandparents, Vernon & Edna Walker; wife, Angel Walker...
