Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Joie Danielle Speed
Mar 9, 2020
Joie Speed, 29, of Chattanooga, TN, passed away March 9, 2020 at Parkridge Medical Center. She was a member of Church of God Union Assembly and enjoyed arts and crafts and spending time with family. Preceded in death by her maternal grandparents; Joe and Charlus Hayes; paternal grandparents; Steve and Karen Speed and Faye Speed; and aunt, Margaret Souers. Survived...
William Ulysses Burris
Mar 9, 2020
William Ulysses Burris, 95, went home to be with the Lord Monday 9, 2020 at Life care of Cleveland, TN. He was a lifelong resident of Bradley County, a devout Christian, and loved the Lord. He traveled with the Singing Echoes & the Looper family. He retired from Brown Stove. He imitated Donald Duck’s voice, enjoyed fishing, bowling, yardwork, and...
Juan Antonio Moreno Iii
Mar 8, 2020
Juan Antonio Moreno III, 51, a resident of Sweetwater, TN left this life on Sunday morning, March 8, 2020 for his Heavenly home. Juan was born on May 30, 1968 in St. Albans, VT. He was a minister for many years. Juan loved music and was a gifted music writer and guitarist. He also was a soccer coach for several...
Justin Leo Bruce
Mar 8, 2020
Justin Leo Bruce, 36, a carpenter and resident of Jackson, GA, passed away unexpectedly while on vacation on March 8, 2020, in Chattanooga, TN. Justin was born in Jonesboro, GA on January 22, 1984. He was a devoted husband, and stepfather. He enjoyed GA BULLDOGS, fishing, swimming, playing video games and being with friends and family. He will be deeply...
Jakie George Godfrey
Mar 7, 2020
“Jake” Jakie George Godfrey, 93, of Etowah, TN passed away March 7, 2020. A celebration of life and sharing stories will be held Thursday, March 12, 2020 at 3:00PM at Companion Funeral Home located at 2415 Georgetown Rd. NW, Cleveland, TN 37311. The family will receive friends from 1:00PM to 3:00PM. Burial will follow at Center Point Baptist Church Cemetery...
Marlin Vester Morgan Jr.
Mar 7, 2020
Marlin Vester Morgan, Jr., 79, of Cleveland, TN passed away on March 7, 2020. He was born on January 17, 1941 to the late Marlin Vester and Sarah Aroshia Morgan. Marlin retired from Military Service and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. He is preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Linda Stafford Morgan. He leaves behind...
Peggy June Kimsey
Mar 7, 2020
Peggy June Kimsey, 69, went to be with the Lord Saturday, March 7, 2020 at Erlanger Hospital. Peggy was a lifelong resident of Bradley County working at MC Headrick, White Store, Schering Plough then went on to work for her family. Peggy’s entire life was devoted to her family and her friends. She took care of her grandparents, mother, and...
Byron E. Eidson
Mar 6, 2020
Byron E. Eidson a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on March 6, 2020 at Legacy Village. He worked in the Engineering & Construction field, starting at Alabama Power Company in Birmingham, AL until he retired from Bowater in 2002. He served as a paratrooper in the US Army for 2 years. He was preceded in death by his parents...
Charlene Paden Wilson
Mar 6, 2020
Charlene Paden Wilson, 74, of McDonald, passed away Friday, March 6, 2020, at the Hospice of Chattanooga Care Center with family and friends at her side. She was born January 19, 1946, in Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania, to Marion Paden and Helena Herrell Paden. Charlene attended Mt. Pisgah Academy for 2 years. She graduated from Forest Lake Academy in Apopka, Florida, in...
Sue Mcclanahan Denton
Mar 4, 2020
Sue McClanahan Denton, 84, passed away on March 4, 2020, at the Hospice of Chattanooga Care Center. She was a daughter of the late Harry and Velma McClanahan. She was retired from Cleveland Clinic for Women. She was a member of Hopewell Baptist Church for nearly 75 years where she also served as a Sunday School teacher. She was preceded...
Kaye Ella Steadman
Mar 4, 2020
Kaye Ella Steadman, 73, of Rock Spring, GA passed away on March 4, 2020. She was born on March 13, 1946 to the late Everett and Jessie German. She was a resident of the Cleveland and Chickamauga area. She was most recently a member of LaFayette Church of Christ. Kaye was a beautiful lady and a devout Christian. She was...
Joshua Oliver
Mar 4, 2020
Joshua Allen Oliver, 27, passed away on March 4, 2020 in Cleveland, TN. He was the son of Larry and Debra Oliver. He was a member of Kinser Church of God. He is preceded in death by his mother Debra Williams Oliver. He leaves behind to cherish his memories his father Larry Oliver; two siblings Christopher Williams (Jesse) and Tasha...
Linda Rader
Mar 3, 2020
Linda Rader (72) passed away on March 3rd, 2020 in Englewood, CO. Linda was born on September 10, 1947 in Chattanooga, TN. She was the daughter of the late Harold Daniel and Margaret Ledbetter. She was retired from Synalloy Chemicals and a member of Waterville Baptist Church. She is survived by her son Scott Ford, daughter Sherri Davis (Rusty) and...
Jeffrey Lee Coleman
Mar 3, 2020
Jeffrey Lee Coleman, 62, formerly of Cleveland, TN passed away in Lynchburg, VA after a brief illness, where he resided for the last 30 years. He was a graduate of Bradley Central High School and had become a master electrician, always ready to teach his fellow workers about the trade. He was of the Baptist faith, accepting Jesus Christ at...
Andy D. Parton, Jr.
Mar 2, 2020
Cleveland, TN resident and Bradley County native, Andy D. Parton, Jr., age 71, was born September 14, 1948 and died March 2, 2020 following an extended illness. He was a U.S. Army veteran and the son of the late Andy and Annie Nipper Parton. He was also preceded in death by sister, Shirley Parton. Mr. Parton is survived by son...
Blake Alexander Goode
Mar 2, 2020
Blake Alexander Goode, 21, of Cleveland, passed away on Tuesday, March 2, 2020, at his home. He was a lifelong resident of the area born December 2, 1998. He was 2018 graduate of Cleveland High School, and he served in the National Guard. He was a loving son and grandson. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his loving parents,...
Andy Kenneth Miller
Mar 2, 2020
Andy Kenneth Miller, 72, a resident of Philadelphia, TN passed away on Monday evening, March 2, 2020 at his home. He was born on March 10, 1947 in Sweetwater, TN. Andy was an honorably discharge veteran of the U. S. Army. He is preceded in death by his parents Andrew & Stella Miller, two sisters Susie Miller and Rebecca Miller,...
Loui A. Castillo
Mar 1, 2020
On March 1, 2020 Loui A. Castillo passed away at his home after a battle with ALS. He was a young 41 year old who praised God’s goodness every day. He was a blessing to those he met and those who knew him. Loui’s faith allowed him to endure this awful disease with a smile and a shrug. He knew...
Kaye Frances Lightfoot
Mar 1, 2020
Kaye Lightfoot, 43, passed away on March 1, 2020. Her special Border Collie companion, Lilly, came to her parents to let them know Kaye didn’t come home. She loved photography, nature, fishing and walking. Kaye was very giving to others and loved Walmart. She is preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Robert and Pansy Daugherty; paternal grandparents, Bertha and...
Douglas Dwight "Doug" Freeman
Mar 1, 2020
Douglas Dwight “Doug” Freeman, 56, a resident of Riceville, TN passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2020 at Life Care Center of Athens. He was born on September 28, 1963 in Athens, TN. He is preceded in death by his parents Lewis & Iva Jean Freeman and two sisters Debbie Rogers and Donna Wood. Doug leaves behind to cherish his...
