Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries

Jun 20, 2020

Mamie Louise Jenkins, 89, of Cleveland, TN passed away on June 20, 2020. She was born on October 14, 1930 to the late John and Jenny Petitt. Mamie was a wonderful cook and excellent seamstress who enjoyed working on the décor in her home. She also owned and operated the Cleveland Court Motel, where she displayed her great work ethic....

Jun 20, 2020

Robert Gilliland, 81, of Cleveland, TN went home to be with his Lord and Savior on June 20, 2020. He was born on October 27, 1938 to the late Clee and Wilma Coleman Gilliland. He loved being an active member of Michigan Avenue Baptist Church and lived a life dedicated to the Lord. He was preceded in death by his...

Jun 20, 2020

It is of great sadness the family announce the passing of Ronnie Leon Gentry, age 85, of Ocoee, Saturday morning, June 20, 2020 at his residence surrounded with love. Ronnie was a quiet and gentle man who was dearly loved by all who knew him. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and a Veteran of the United States Air...

Jun 19, 2020

George Lee Buckner, 77 resident of Etowah TN passed away at his home on Friday June 19, 2020. He was born in Englewood, TN on March 11, 1943 to the late George and Carrie Buckner and was a lifelong resident of the McMinn County area. George was a long distance truck driver accumulating over 2 million miles driven throughout his...

Jun 19, 2020

Dorothy (Dottie) J. Lucht, 88, of Ooltewah, TN, passed away peacefully in her home on June 19, 2020 in Ooltewah, TN. Born in Lexington, KY to the late Zula and Leslie Jones on November 15, 1931 Dottie would later move with her family to Middletown, Ohio where she completed high school. She attended Southern Missionary College (Southern Adventist University), Emmanuel...

Jun 19, 2020

Mary Boling Kelley, 81 of Ooltewah, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, June 19, 2020, at her home. She was born in Washington, D.C., lived in Tennessee, and then she moved to Florida following retirement before returning to the area. She attended ChristWay Church in Ooltewah. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was...

Jun 18, 2020

Jun 18, 2020

Pam Dietrich entered into rest peacefully on June 18, 2020 at her home in Cleveland, Tennessee. Born in Lockport, New York, Pam lived in a variety of places as a child, settling in Bristol, VA. She graduated from Virginia High School and subsequently from Tennessee Wesleyan College in 1974. She met her husband, Don, at Tennessee Wesleyan, later marrying him...

Jun 18, 2020

Sheila Lynn Stroope Mitchell, 57, of Lilburn, GA passed away on June 18, 2020. Sheila had many hobbies :Bees - her Grandfather, Father & brothers - beekeepers, Watching documentaries, Tennis, Renovation projects, Her Children’s sporting events, Margo’s drama class productions, Travel, Rock climbing, Hiking/national parks, Water sports, Spending with family & friends, Inn KaHootS Cabin, Loved to work & was...

Jun 18, 2020

Joyce Myers, 80, passed away on June 18, 2020 at her residence. She loved to sing about her God and sewing. Preceded in death by her parents, Maxine & Esaw Henry; sisters, Barb Vanderzyl and Chris Dishman; brothers, Donald and James Henry. Survived by her husband, Bobby Myers; sons, Larry (Sindee) Webb and Tony Webb; daughter, Sheila (Danny) Ruef; siblings,...

Jun 17, 2020

Everett Nelson Davis, Sr., 83 of Cleveland, peacefully left this world the morning of 17 June 2020 at his residence surrounded by family. Everett was a faithful man, he served his Lord diligently for over 35 years after being saved. When he prayed, he believed, and others believed. Pops, as his family called him, never met a stranger. He loved...

Jun 16, 2020

Mitchell T. Chadwick, 61 of Knoxville, TN died on June 16, 2020. He is preceded in death by parents Roy & Stella Chadwick and a nephew Chad Jones. He is survived by daughter Jeannie Chadwick, two sisters Amy Jones (Mike Hensley) and Cheryl Smith and one brother Steve Conley. Private services were held. Online condolences can be made by visiting...

Jun 16, 2020

Eddie Eugene “Tex” Bain, 63, of Cleveland, TN passed away at Tennova Hospital on June 16, 2020. Eddie was a lifelong resident of this area and he loved to ride his motorcycle, work on model cars, and sing karaoke-especially Elvis songs. He was a gifted musician who could also play anything he put his mind to including the banjo, guitar,...

Jun 16, 2020

Grover C. Price, 77, passed away on June 16, 2020 at Memorial Hospital. Preceded in death by his parents; George W & Maggie Nease Price; three brothers, Carl, George Jr. and Henry. Survived by his 3 brothers, Kenneth Price, John (Phyllis) Price and Randall (Lorrie) Price; sister, Lucille (James) LeQuire; caregiver, Janice Price; several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be...

Jun 15, 2020

Betty Marie Stafford, 77, a lifelong resident of this area passed away on Monday, June 15, 2020 at her home in Etowah, TN. She was born in Decatur, TN on January 12, 1943 a daughter of the late John & Lottie Hicks. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her husband Larry Stafford, one grandson...

Jun 15, 2020

William Don Burke, 68, of Cleveland, TN passed away on June 15, 2020. He was born on November 11, 1951 to the late Ralph and Vesta Burke. Don was a 30+ year resident of Bradley County. He loved spending time with his friends at his favorite local establishments such as breakfast at The Old Fort and lunch at a number...

Jun 15, 2020

Bob Pace, 66 of Apison, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2020, at a Chattanooga Hospital. He was Seventh-day Adventist. He was a lifelong resident of the area who enjoyed collecting Corvette memorabilia and spending time with his grandchildren. He also enjoyed working on cars. He was preceded in death by his wife of almost 47 years, Judy Ann Pace;...

Jun 15, 2020

Lorraine (Raine) Sherlin, 34, of Charleston, Tennessee ended her battle with cancer at her home Monday June 15th 2020 while surrounded by loved ones. Lorraine was born on Nov. 7th 1985 in Bradenton, Florida. Superman once said, “I think a hero is an ordinary individual who finds strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles…” Lorraine was a...

Jun 14, 2020

Thomas Edward “Tommy” Strickland, age 66, of Madisonville, Tennessee died peacefully at his home on June 14, 2020. Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Strickland, his mother-in-law, Juanita Hicks, 1 son, 1 daughter, 5 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Tommy also leaves behind 2 sisters, 3 brothers and his four-legged companion, “Peanut”. The family will receive friends on Thursday, June 18,...

Jun 13, 2020

James “Jim” Raoul Dion, Jr., 73, of Ringgold, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2020 at his residence. After serving 9 years in the U.S. Army Security Agency, Jim went to college in Costa Mesa, California, and resided in the Memphis, Tennessee area for 15 years before coming to the Chattanooga area in 1993. He spent over 30 years in...