Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
William Lee Vaughn
Jun 27, 2020
William Lee Vaughn, 32 of Rock Island, TN passed away on June 27, 2020 in a Chattanooga TN hospital. Will was born and lived most of his life in the Port Charlotte, Florida area before coming to Tennessee to make his home. While in Florida he worked at the Florida Department of Corrections as a corrections officer for 9 years....
Elsie Mae Ezell
Jun 26, 2020
Elsie Mae Ezell, 79, of Cleveland, TN, passed away on June 26, 2020. She was of The Church of God faith and enjoyed gardening, sewing and fishing. She was preceded in death by both of her parents; her husband; 4 children;2 siblings and 2 grandchildren. Survived by her sons, Terry (Lynn) Ezell and Paul (Marie) Ezell, Phillip “Wayne” Ezell and...
Harold L. "Deer Man" Allen
Jun 26, 2020
Harold L Allen, “Deer Man” 74, a resident of Niota, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday June 26th with family by his side. He was preceded in death by his Parents, Telford Allen of Ohio & Ester Sutton Allen of West Virginia. His Brother, Bill Allen of Tellico TN, Brother Estel Allen of Alabama, Sister Norma Jean Rutledge...
Glen W. Seaton, Jr.
Jun 26, 2020
Glen W. Seaton, Jr., 61, of Cleveland, TN, passed away on June 26, 2020. He was an avid dirt track fan and driver for over 35 years. When his career ended, he chose to help and support his son Glen Seaton, III (Pebo) in his spare time. After racing, he took up fishing and you could find him and his...
Nickey Gerald Malone
Jun 26, 2020
Nickey Gerald Malone, 50, a lifelong resident of the Athens/Ten Mile area passed away on Friday, June 26, 2020 at his home. He was born on June 22, 1970 a son of the late Danny & Wanda Malone. He was of the Christian faith. Nickey was a gifted mechanic and enjoyed working on cars and fishing in his spare time....
James Leroy Rogge
Jun 25, 2020
James Leroy Rogge, 78, was a resident of Spring City, TN for 18 years went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 25, 2020 in Spring City. He was born in Wisconsin on October 14th, 1941. James served in the Army as a in tell communications. He was preceded in death by his mother Beatrice Rogge and one...
Raymond Eugene Stancel
Jun 24, 2020
Raymond Eugene Stancel, 73, a resident of Chickamauga, GA passed away on June 24, 2020 in a Chattanooga hospital. He was a U. S. Army Veteran, member of the Eagles Club and V.F.W. in Chattanooga, TN. No Services are scheduled at this time. You are encouraged to share a memory of Raymond and/or your personal condolences with his family by...
Peggy Sue Bates
Jun 24, 2020
Peggy Sue Bates, 69 and lifelong resident of Bradley County, passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at her home. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Lucille Varner. She leaves behind to cherish her memory her loving husband, James Richard Bates; step-son, Phillip Bates, and his children, Aayla Bates and Austin Burnette; siblings, Darrell (LouAnn) Varner,...
Deborah June Smith
Jun 24, 2020
Deborah June Smith, 62, a resident of Decatur, TN passed away on Wednesday June 24, 2020 unexpectedly after a long battle with diabetes. She is preceded in death by her dad and mom Charles “Shorty” Lillard and Odel Brown Lillard and three brothers Johnny, David & Edd. Deborah leaves behind to cherish her memory her loving husband of 40 years...
Cecile Yvonne Barnes
Jun 24, 2020
Cecile Yvonne Barnes, 84, a current resident of Chattanooga, TN passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at her home. She was born in Athens, TN on May 9, 1937. Cecile was of the Baptist faith. She loved to read her Bible, watching birds and growing flowers. Cecile will be remembered most of all for the love she had for...
James Francis Davis
Jun 23, 2020
James Francis Davis, 71, of Hixson, TN went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 surrounded by family and loved ones. He was born in Peoria, IL. James was a disabled Vietnam war veteran he served in the United States Marine Corp. James had a passion for fishing, he loved to go every chance he got. He...
Leigh Ann Gleason
Jun 23, 2020
Leigh Ann Gleason, 60, of Cleveland, TN passed away on June 23, 2020. She was born on December 16, 1959. She is preceded in death by her parents Mary Glen Davis and John Austin Davis and brother Johnny Davis. She leaves behind to cherish her memory her significant other Richard Simonson; son Chris King; daughter Katy DeFriese (Travis); brother Jeff...
Andrew Quillian Perkins
Jun 23, 2020
Andrew Q. Perkins, 80 of Sale Creek, born February 15, 1940 died June 23, 2020. Sing no sad songs for I have played the part as meant for me and carried on another little phase of times infinity. He is survived by wife, Carmita; daughter, Becki (David) Wilson; sister, Jane Studer; grandsons, Anderson (Marlene) McRae, Geoffrey (Arial) McRae; great-grandchildren, Elizabeth...
Luke Octave Morin Iii
Jun 23, 2020
Luke Octave Morin III of Chattanooga, Tennessee died peacefully at home with his daughter by his side on June 23, 2020. He was the son of Luke Octave Morin, Jr., and Conetta Lee Sloan Morin of Lookout Mountain, Tennessee and grandson of Nevins Steffner Sloan and Conetta Estelle Lee Sloan of Lookout Mountain, Tennessee and Luke Octave Morin and Mabel...
Douglas Allen Robarge
Jun 23, 2020
Douglas Allen Robarge, 55, a resident of Dayton, TN passed away on Tuesday evening, June 23, 2020 in a Chattanooga hospital. He was born in Flint, Michigan on August 15, 1964. He is preceded in death by his parents Wilfred Donald Robarge and Rebecca Brogan Robarge, one niece Ashley Robarge and the mother of his step daughter Marie Robarge. Douglas...
Betty Dunn
Jun 22, 2020
Betty Dunn, 87, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, June 22, 2020. She was a resident of Oldfort for 64 years. She loved traveling, reading and tending to her flowers. She was very active in her church. She was a loving mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband, V. Davis Dunn; six...
William Elisha "Eli" Andrus
Jun 22, 2020
William Elisha “Eli” Andrus, 38 of Riceville, TN passed away on Monday, June 22, 2020 at Fort Sanders Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. He is preceded in death by his mother, Cindy Monroe Carter of Athens, maternal grandparents Bobby & Betty Monroe of Niota and paternal grandparents Clifford & Mabel Barton of Riceville. He is survived by his wife Kimberly...
Donald Thomas Holman Sr.
Jun 21, 2020
Donald Thomas Holman Sr., 88, of Ooltewah, TN passed away on June 21, 2020. He was born on January 28, 1932 to the late Daniel Thomas Holman and Midred Mae Holman. Don was a Veteran of the United States Air Force. He will forever be remembered as being a loving and caring man who could strike up a conversation with...
Carla Jean Gates
Jun 20, 2020
Carla Jean Gates, 58, of Cohutta, GA passed away on June 20, 2020. She was born on April 28, 1962 in Plattsburgh, NY. Carla loved her family and spending time with them, especially her grandchildren. She enjoyed swimming and boating and being outside. She was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She is preceded...
Charles Rayburn, Jr.
Jun 20, 2020
Charles Elwood Rayburn, Jr., passed away on June 20, 2020. He was of the Baptist faith and loved fishing, working on cars, country music, and hitting his speed bag. Charles loved to watch boxing and wrestling as well. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mary Elizabeth Frye and Charles Rayburn, Sr.; grandson, Colton McDaniel; sister, Ruthann Adair; brother,...
