Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Beverly Jean Broomfield Rush
May 4, 2020
Beverly Jean Broomfield Rush, 84 a resident of Old Fort, TN passed away peacefully at her home in the company of loved ones Monday, May 4, 2020. Beverly was a native of Cleveland, TN. She is preceded in death by her parents Loyal Howard Broomfield and Ella Hazel Rose Broomfield. She is survived by her husband Herman Rush, son Clyde...
Carolyn M. Jack
May 4, 2020
Carolyn (Hall) Jack, 68, Resident of Cleveland, went to be with her Lord on May 4th, 2020. She passed at her home with her loving husband, sister, and friends by her side. She was a graduate of Bradley High School and an employee of Georgia Pacific for over 30 years before she retired. She enjoyed camping, gardening, and spending time...
Shirley Dean Prueitt
May 4, 2020
Shirley Dean Prueitt, 82, passed away on May 4, 2020 in a local healthcare facility. She was a member of the Cleveland First Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents Tom & Minnie Cronan, brothers Harold Cronan and Jimmie Cronan and sisters Jean Lusk, Sue Roberts and Jackie Ferguson. She is survived by sister Ann York, son...
William "Bill" Womac
May 4, 2020
William “Bill” Womac age 73, of Calhoun, TN died peacefully at home Monday, May 4, 2020. In addition to truck driving, Bill was a painter by trade alongside his father and two sons. He was a “master” tradesman by nature and enjoyed fishing. Preceded in death by parents, Thomas D. and Theda M. Womac. Survivors include: beloved wife, Delores Womac;...
Toy Freeman Elliott
May 3, 2020
Toy Freeman Elliott, 78, a longtime resident of McMinn County passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2020 at his home in Etowah. He was born in Elizabethton, TN on July 23, 1941 a son of the late Toy H. & June Elliott. He was an honorably discharged veteran of the United States Marine Corps after faithfully serving his country. He...
Ella Sue Commans
May 2, 2020
Ella Sue Commans, 77, of Cleveland, TN passed away on May 2, 2020. She was born on February 11, 1943 to the late William F. Blair and Noal S. Blair. She is preceded in death by her brothers: Melvin, Donald, Willard, Doyle, Billy, Jacky, and sister Mildred. She leaves behind to cherish her memory her son Alan Delahay (Keri); daughter...
Jackie S. Goins
May 2, 2020
Jackie S. Goins, 57, a lifelong resident of Athens, TN passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2020 in a Knoxville hospital. He was born in Athens, TN on January 2, 1963. He is preceded in death by his mother Shirley Jones (Goforth). Jackie leaves behind to cherish his memory three sisters Connie Goforth Brumbaugh and her husband Todd of Katanning,...
Dennis Dean Stutzman
May 2, 2020
Dennis Dean Stutzman, 71, passed away on May 2, 2020 in Chattanooga, TN. He was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed Bee keeping, wood working and business ventures. Preceded in death by his father, Paul Stutzman; grandparents, Wesley & Emma Stutzman, Aurthur & Ollie Smeaton. Survived by his wife, Karen Dantzler Stutzman; son, Kirby (Tina) Pfannkuch; stepson, Brandon (Emily) Smith;...
Gertrude Dorothy Waters
May 2, 2020
Gertrude Dorothy Waters, 95, of Georgetown, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2020 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 24, 1924 in Oshkosh, WI. She was a member of the Bowman Hills Seventh Day Adventist Church. She retired from Realist Company in Berlin, WI. Gertrude was preceded in death by her husband of 72 years...
Ronald L. (Ronnie) Patrick
May 2, 2020
Ronald L. Patrick (Ronnie) 74, of Cleveland, passed away May 2, 2020 at his home with his family that he loved. He was the most wonderful husband and dad that could ever be imagined and will be missed every day. He was preceded in death by his mother and stepfather, Pauline and Luke McSpadden and father Amos Patrick as well...
John Dwain Guffey, Jr.
May 1, 2020
John D. Guffey, age 54, a resident of Cleveland and graduate of Bradley Central High School was welcomed home May 1st, 2020, by our Lord and Savior, his loving wife, Shelia Sue Guffey and his brother, Joseph Michael Bynum. John loved to jam out to his favorite Kiss songs while playing World of Warcraft at his computer. John loved his...
Willis James Defreest Sr.
May 1, 2020
Willis James DeFreest, Sr. 74, resident of East Ridge passed away on Friday morning May 1, 2020 at a local healthcare facility. Jim was born in Albany NY to the late Harold and Carrie DeFreest. He had been a resident of Tennessee for 7 years moving here from New York to be near his son Mike. Jim loved to sing...
Stewart Perry Etlinger
Apr 30, 2020
Stewart Perry Etlinger, 59, passed quietly in his sleep on Thursday, April 30, 2020. A kind and generous straight shooter, Stewart never complained about the chronic pain he was in from several medical conditions. Stew always took the time to listen to the problems and successes of friends, family, and even strangers. Always a quick wit with a sparkle in...
Johnny Johnson
Apr 30, 2020
Johnny Johnson of Riceville, TN passed away on April 30, 2020. Johnny worked at Pengulf for 28 years before his retirement. Johnny loved to fish and be outdoors. Johnny is the son of the late Ida Womac and Jim Johnson. He is also preceded in death by his wife Helen Johnson and sister Christina Givens. Johnny is survived by one...
Nicholas "Michael" Humble
Apr 30, 2020
Nicholas “Michael” Humble, 37, was born in Maury County, TN but he was a lifelong Bradley Countian. He was the son of Nicholas W. and Sandra Y. Humble. Michael was a gifted athlete, playing anything that was in season through his formative years. In high school he played varsity basketball, baseball and golf. He was a highly rated player, but...
Phyllis Jean Long
Apr 30, 2020
Phyllis Jean Long 62, a lifelong resident of Cleveland passed away Thursday April 30th, 2020. She enjoyed talking about her life stories she shared with family and friends, gardening, cooking, fishing, sewing but most of all the love she had for her family. She was preceded in death by her parents Jessie Wilson and Patricia Voyles. She leaves behind cherished...
Frank Lee Louis
Apr 29, 2020
Frank L. Louis, Jr., 53, of Birchwood, TN, died Wednesday, April 29, 2020. A resident of Hamilton County, he was born in Ringgold, GA. He was a son of the Late Sarah Melton and Frank L. Louis, Sr. He was of the Church of God faith. Survivors include his wife, Cathy Louis, of Birchwood; brother, Gerald Louis of Fort Oglethorpe,...
William Phillip "Bubba" Reinhardt
Apr 28, 2020
William Phillip Reinhardt “Bubba” 77, of Memphis, TN went home to be with the Lord on April 28, 2020. Born November 4, 1942 in Memphis, TN. Phillip was the son of the late P.S. Reinhardt and Evelyn Reinhardt. Phillip graduated from Treadwell High School in 1961. He played football for the Eagles, and was All Memphis in 1960 playing linebacker...
Randy Darryl Aikman
Apr 28, 2020
Randy D Aikman, 59, a resident of Athens, TN passed away on Tuesday afternoon April 28, 2020 at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. He was born in Decatur, TN on September 11, 1960 a son of the late Lawrence Aikman and Beatrice Cranfield Aikman. He was an honorably discharged veteran of the United States Navy after faithfully serving his...
Terry Lynn Hicks
Apr 28, 2020
Terry Hicks, 55, of Cleveland, TN, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at his residence. He enjoyed listening to scanner and once achieved The Citizen’s Life Saving Award. Preceded in death by his father, Homer Hicks; wife, Danna Darlene Hicks. Survived by his mother, Willa Mae Hicks; sons, Bradley (Kayla) Dover and Jordan Hicks; daughters, Linda (Joseph) Blake; sister,...
