Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Lloyd Gene Spurgeon
Feb 11, 2020
Lloyd Gene Spurgeon of Cleveland died Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020, at home with the family at his side. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd and Edna Spurgeon; and brother, Danny Spurgeon. He is survived by his wife, Donna Spurgeon; sons: Lloyd Gene Spurgeon Jr. and Timothy Ray Spurgeon; daughters: Apryl Danielle Higgins and Autumn Sunshine “Sunny” Spurgeon;...
Phyllis Kaye West
Feb 9, 2020
Phyllis Kaye West, 67, a resident of Decatur, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2020. Above all, she loved spending time with her family. Her grandbabies are her world. She loved spending time in the mountains, but the beach was her favorite place in the whole world. She was an avid candy crusher and enjoyed making quilts for her...
Terry Douglas Seymour Sr.
Feb 9, 2020
Terry Douglas Seymour Sr., 71, of Athens, TN passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, February 9, 2020. He was a son of the late Woodie and Joyce Torbett Seymour. Terry was a member of Wildwood Baptist Church. He worked as a builder, but was proudest of the family that he built. Terry enjoyed spending time...
Dale Leslie Rahn
Feb 9, 2020
Dale Leslie Rahn, 71, of Madisonville, TN passed away on Sunday, February 9th, 2020. He was born on April 9, 1948. Dale is survived by his wife Lois C. Rahn of Madisonville, TN. Also surviving are three sons, three daughters-in-law, and two grandchildren: Aaron & Nancy Rahn of Urbana, Illinois. Joshua, Brisa, Noah & Lyric Rahn of San Pedro, California...
Jeannie C. Callaway- Crocco
Feb 9, 2020
Jeannie C. Callaway-Crocco, 84, of Cleveland TN passed away peacefully February 10th, 2020. She leaves her three children Sue Ellen Crocco, Vicki Williams, and Mary Beth Firth. Additionally, she leaves her sister-in-law Jackie Callaway, her nephew and niece, Williams Lloyd Callaway and Laney Callaway, along with her great nephew, Callaway Bray. Her grandchildren include Tommy Williams and Emily, Michael, Megan...
John Bartly Jenkins
Feb 8, 2020
John Bartly Jenkins, 44, a lifelong resident of McMinn County passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2020 in a local hospital. He was born in Cleveland, TN on August 30, 1975. John was a heavy equipment operator for several different companies in the area. He was an honorably discharged veteran of the U. S. Air Force. John was an avid...
Sandra Sheriee Bennett
Feb 8, 2020
Sandra Bennett, 46, of Cleveland, passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2020. She was of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed cooking, crocheting and dolphins as well. She was preceded in death by her father, Jerry Davis; and grandparents, Arthur and Augustus Davis. She leaves behind to cherish her memory her husband, Rodney Bennett; children, Justin Bennett and Stephanie Bennett; brother,...
Dorothy B. Hayden
Feb 8, 2020
Dorothy Hayden, 91, of Hixson TN, passed away February 8, 2020. She was of the Baptist faith. Formerly she spent 37 years in Jacksonville FL where she ran a child day care center from her home. She was a season ticket holder for the NFL Jacksonville Jaguars she loved football. She is survived by her daughter Diane Hewett of Hernando...
Jimmy Marvin Leonard
Feb 7, 2020
Jimmy Marvin Leonard born February 23, 1949 peacefully entered his eternal home at his residence February 7, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents Marvin Leonard and Julia Poarch Leonard, sisters Joan Leonard Cook and Barbara Leonard Addis. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Ann Guess Leonard, by three children, Krista Leonard of Canton, GA,...
Marie Louise Noble
Feb 7, 2020
Marie Louise Noble, 80, a resident of Charleston, TN, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2020. She is preceded by her parents: Paul and Pauline Burdick, of Alberta, Canada. She was an active member of First Lutheran Church, Cleveland, TN. She moved to Charleston, TN upon her retirement from Lane Construction in Meriden, CT, where she was employed as the...
Barbara Jean Flowers
Feb 6, 2020
Barbara Jean Flowers, 65, lifetime resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2020 at her home in Cleveland. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents Earnest and Clyde Mae Pope; brother Donnie Pope and sisters Judy Culberson and Jean Hysinger. Left behind to cherish her memory is her loving husband of over 50 years, Roy Flowers;...
Larry Ross Shope
Feb 6, 2020
Larry Ross Shope, 72, of Cleveland, TN passed away on February 6, 2020. He was born on June 6, 1947 to the late Claude Baxter Shope and Drusie Ross Shope. Larry was a lifelong resident of this area and he was of the Baptist Faith. He was currently a member of Ball Play Baptist Church but was also a member...
Virginia Faye "Tootsie" (Moses) Cranfill
Feb 5, 2020
Virginia Faye “Tootsie” (Moses) Cranfill, 80, a lifelong resident of Decatur, TN passed away on Wednesday afternoon, February 5, 2020 at her daughter’s home. She was born in Meigs county on April 15, 1939 a daughter of the late Litton & Orgie Moses. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Johnnie Cranfill, son in...
Betty Sue Keith
Feb 5, 2020
Betty Sue Keith, 86, lifelong resident of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday February 5, 2020 at a local healthcare facility. Betty was born to the late Jess and Ida Disney. She was a charter member of Valley View Baptist Church and worked most of her life as a seamstress. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her...
Jo Ann Jordan
Feb 5, 2020
Jo Ann Jordan, 78, of Cleveland, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She enjoyed gardening and antiquing as well as watching hummingbirds. She loved her family very much and will be missed by all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her parents,...
Anne Shell Nunley
Feb 5, 2020
Anne Shell Nunley, 65, a resident of Tellico Plains, TN passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at her home. She was born on April 7, 1954 in Coker Creek, TN a daughter of the late Sally Smith. She was born and raised in Coker Creek then moved to McMinn County for 30 years then relocated in Tellico Plains. Anne...
Mary Lee Parker
Feb 4, 2020
Mary Lee Parker, 77, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN went to her Heavenly Home on Tuesday morning, February 4, 2020. She was born on July 31, 1942 a daughter of the late Walter & Emma McGill. Mary was a faithful servant of the Lord and a member of Philippi Baptist Church for 52 years. In addition to her parents,...
Christopher Andrew Coker
Feb 3, 2020
Christopher (Chris) Andrew Coker, of Harrison, Tn. was called home to be with the Lord on February 3, 2020. Much loved Son, Husband, Father, and Uncle was 59 years old. Chris was a lifelong Chef, Truck Driver, and enjoyed spending time with his wife and grandkids. Chris was best known for his "tell it like it is" personality. Having a...
Teena Paulette Hayes
Feb 2, 2020
Teena Paulette Hayes, 64, of Chattanooga, TN passed away on February 2nd, 2020. She was born on January 15, 1956 to the late James Jenkins and Agnes McCarroll. Teena was of the Baptist faith and attended New Bethel Baptist Church. She loved reading, music, nature, and was always very social. In addition to her birth mother and father she is...
Jens Jenson Oxford,Iii
Feb 1, 2020
Jens Jenson Oxford III, 76, passed away Saturday morning, February 1, 2020 at the family home. He had returned a few years ago to live the remainder of his days in Cleveland where he had lived most of his life. He was a member of Parkway Baptist Church. He served in the US Navy on the USS Enterprise and was...
