Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries

Kathy Cox

Nov 29, 2024

Kathy Diane Cox- Baker 69 of Decatur, TN, passed away peacefully in her sleep. She was born in Azusa, California to Thelma (Castelucci) & Paul (Mouse) Baker.

She was always smiling and always found the positive in any situation.

She is preceded in death by her father, Paul Burton Baker, her mother, Thelma Rose Baker and a brother, Paul Burton Baker Jr.

She...

Roy Ogle

Nov 29, 2024

Roy Carroll Ogle, 84, passed on November 29 after a lengthy illness. Carroll was born to Delmar Lawrence Ogle Sr. and Evelyn Brackin on August 27, 1940, in Cleveland. He attended Liberty and Valley View schools and graduated from Bradley County High School in 1959. He served in the National Guard. He retired from Home Beneficial Insurance Agency. Carroll...

Edward Cox

Nov 28, 2024

Edward Wayne Cox, 84, passed away peacefully in his sleep on the morning of Thanksgiving Day, November 28th, 2024. Born May 7th, 1940, in Rosenberg, Texas, Ed was the 10th of 12 children brought into the world by William and Odessa Cox.

Growing up in a large family (known in town as "Cox's Army"), he retained an enduring love for the...

Maxfield Parris

Nov 28, 2024

Max graduated from Central High School in 1954 where he was a star quarterback. He joined the Army and married his wife of 69 years, Cathie.

They had 2 daughters Vickie Silvers (Jeff) and Karen Parris Phillips (Stan). 2 grandchildren Matt Silvers ( Fawn) and Candace Hodges (Kyle) . 4 great grandchildren Knox, Harper, Merritt and Beau.

He was preceded in death...

David Edward Smith

Nov 28, 2024

David Edward Smith, 80, of Harrison, TN, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born on June 5, 1944, in Jacksonville, Florida, to the late Archie Smith and Ollie Bell Smith, David lived a remarkable life filled with love, service, and dedication to his faith and family.

David was married to the love of his life,...

Brenda Barton

Nov 28, 2024

Brenda Barton, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, November 28, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. A woman of deep faith and a devoted member of the Christian Church of God, Brenda lived a life of kindness and grace.

Brenda found joy in simple pleasures-crocheting beautiful creations, baking treats for those she...

Charles James

Nov 28, 2024

Charles William James, 78, passed away on November 28, 2024. Known to his friends as Chuck, he was a beloved husband, father and grandfather. After growing up in Texas, Chuck joined the United States Air force at the age of 17. He honorably served as an electrician before switching to a civilian career as a computer engineer. When he began...

Ida Turpin

Nov 28, 2024

Ida Turpin, 82, of Cleveland, TN, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2024. A loving Christian woman, Ida was a devoted member of Four Point Baptist Church, where she found great joy in serving the Lord and her church community.

First and foremost, Ida was a caregiver at heart, always putting others before herself. She loved her family deeply and took...

Rickey Myers

Nov 28, 2024

Rickey Wayne Myers, 64, of Etowah, TN passed away peacefully at the Etowah Healthcare Center on November 28, 2024.

He is preceded in death by his father, Ray Myers; mother, Glenna Cogdell; and brother, Jeffery Myers.

Survivors include his siblings: Terri Myers of Walland, TN, Arlene (David) Ely, Jackie (Rick) Wood, Debra (Jan) Underwood all of Cartersville, GA, Michael...

Alvin Lee

Nov 28, 2024

Alvin Lee 77, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2024. Alvin was born on June 29, 1947 in Chattanooga, Tennessee to the late J.C. and Blanche Davis Lee.

Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Wayne Lee.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife of 57 years, Betty Burris Lee; children, Jamie...

Tyler Schoate

Nov 27, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Tyler Schoate, who left this world on November 27, 2024, in Chattanooga, TN.

Tyler was a man of vibrant passions and a free spirit. He found joy in the open road, often riding his motorcycle with the wind at his back. Music was another of his great loves, a constant...

Jennie Johnson

Nov 27, 2024

Jennie Lee Johnson, 84, of Athens, Tennessee, passed away surrounded by her family at her daughter's home on November 27, 2024. She was born in Benham, Kentucky to Richard and Josephine Kirk on March 9, 1940. She is the last of her generation of eight siblings.

Jennie was a graduate from JL Cook High School in Athens. She began her...

Freddie Lee

Nov 27, 2024

Freddie Ralph Lee, 79, of Sweetwater, TN passed away at his home on Wednesday, November 27th, 2024.

He was born April 21, 1945 in Albany, KY to Elmer and Dora (Bullard) Lee. He worked in road construction and as a boat mechanic.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Dora (Bullard) Lee; wife, Phyllis (Ellison) Lee; son,...

Joyce Hickman

Nov 27, 2024

Joyce Dean Hickman, 81, a lifetime resident of Birchwood, passed away at her home on November 27, 2024. She was born to the late Benjamin Franklin and Mary Martha Williams on July 4, 1943.

Joyce was employed by the Hamilton County Food Service for 35 years, beginning at Meadowview Elementary and retiring from Birchwood Elementary. She was a...

Frankie Shields

Nov 26, 2024

Frankie Shields, 65, of Cleveland, TN, passed away on November 26, 2024. Frankie was a hardworking man who dedicated 20 years of his life to construction, braving all types of weather and environments to provide for his family. His resilience and strong work ethic were matched only by his love for life and family.

Frankie was an avid fan of Conway...

Gretchen Coppinger

Nov 26, 2024

Gretchen Coppinger, 78, of Cleveland, TN, passed away on November 26, 2024. Gretchen was a loving and adventurous soul, happiest when surrounded by friends, especially while spending time at the Hiwassee River.

She was a proud member of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, where she served as a Flotilla Staff Officer and Vice Commander of Flotilla 16-5. Gretchen was among...

Shirley Upton

Nov 26, 2024

Shirley Rula Upton, 87, passed away on November 26, 2024.

In her later years, Shirley loved relaxing and watching TV. She had a few shows she kept up with and really enjoyed that time. Above everything, Shirley was a caregiver. She adored children and loved caring for them.

Preceded in death by her parents, Gus Sr. and Linnie Upton; husband Archie Upton,...

David Wells

Nov 26, 2024

David Windle Wells, aged 64, of Athens, Tennessee, died surrounded by family on Tuesday, November 26, 2024. He was born on December 19, 1959, to Charles B. Wells and Fay Windle Wells.

He attended Tennessee Technological University in Cookeville, Tennessee, where he met his wife, Mariam Rene Wells. He graduated with a degree in Agricultural Science in 1984. He was a...

Jene Rocky Plemons

Nov 26, 2024

Jene Rocky Plemons passed unexpectedly in his sleep on Tuesday, November 26th 2024 at his home in Madisonville, LA.

Rocky grew up in Athens, TN and graduated from MCHS in 1972. He left Athens in the late 1970s to pursue a 45-year career in management with Fluor Construction. He retired in July 2024 as the Sr. VP of...

Linda Burns

Nov 26, 2024

Linda Burns, 72, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away on November 26, 2024. Linda

was born on February 29, 1952 to the late Charles and Mary Ellen Cathey.

In addition to her mother and father, she was preceded in death by her husband,

William R. Burns; several brothers and sisters; as well as her great grandson, Brentley

Gates.

She leaves behind...