Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Brenda F. Dwyer
Feb 1, 2020
Brenda F. Dwyer, 64, passed away on February 1, 2020 at her residence. She was a member of Ocoee Church of God. She enjoyed books and time with her family. She was preceded in death by: her parents, Cecil and Eva Emmert; two sons, Samuel and Daniel Emmert; Husband, Arthur Dwyer; Three sisters, Alice Hoop, Mary Clark, and Dorothy Dwyer;...
Thomas E. "Tommy" Varnell
Jan 31, 2020
Thomas E. “Tommy” Varnell, 89, of Cleveland, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, January 31, 2020 at his home. He was of the Church of God. He always did for others and never met a stranger. He was known for giving the children on his route half dollars and loved to sing with his sisters at...
Bob "Junior" Park
Jan 31, 2020
Bob “Junior” Park, 56, passed away on Friday, January 31, 2020 at his residence. He was of the Baptist faith and loved antique cars and autobody work. He was preceded in death by his father, Johnny Park; maternal grandparents, Pearl and Chester Killian; paternal grandparents, Ellen and Woodrow Park. Survived by his mother, Betty Killian; son, Justin Park; siblings, Brenda...
Lyon "Lonnie" Hue Burton
Jan 31, 2020
Lyon “Lonnie” Hue Burton, age 60, passed away on Friday, January 31, 2020 at his home in Decatur, TN. Lonnie was born on June 8, 1959 in Chattanooga, TN. He was an outdoorsman. Fishing on the creek bank was where he could be found. Lonnie is preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Bessie Burton, three brothers Bud Burton,...
Mary Lou Althea Long
Jan 31, 2020
Mary Lou Long, 71, of Crandall, GA, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, January 31, 2020. A born again Christian, Mary Lou loved her family and spending time with them. Defining respect and independence, Mary Lou was a wonderful, supportive mother and grandmother with a very adventurous spirit. She was passionate about her job at Shiroki where she...
Jerry F. Thompson
Jan 31, 2020
Jerry F. Thompson, 77, of Chattanooga, TN entered the gates of Heaven on Friday, January 31, 2020 at Erlanger East Hospital. Jerry was a lifelong resident of the Cleveland/Chattanooga area. He was employed 26 years at Eaton Corporation. He was proceeded in death by his father CL Thompson. He leaves behind to cherish his memories his mother Ruth Thompson; loving...
Michael Daniel Terry
Jan 30, 2020
Michael Daniel Terry, 27, a lifetime resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2020 at a local Cleveland hospital. Michael is preceded in death by his aunt Shelley Alleva and great-grandmother Marcella Alleva. Left behind to cherish his memory is his mother Theresa Carter, father Jody Terry; sister Jessica Carter; grandparents Kemp Mason, Carolyn Mason, Thomas Alleva...
Fred A. O'Neal
Jan 30, 2020
Fred A. O’Neal, 69, a resident of Athens, TN passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2020 in a local hospital. He was born on August 7, 1950 in Bristol, VA a son of the late Roy & Mary Lee O’Neal. He was known by many as “The Produce Man”. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by...
Vickey Lynn Parsons
Jan 30, 2020
Vickey Lynn Parsons, 58, passed away on January 30, 2020. She was of the Baptist faith. Vickey enjoyed spending time with family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, JR Parsons; father, Raybon Farmer; mother, Mary Watts; brother, James Farmer and sister, Shirley Farmer. Survived by her sons, Otto (Christina) Kizer Evans, III and Sonny Allan Evans;...
Misty Lynn Duna
Jan 29, 2020
Misty Lynn Duna Letner, 44, of Decatur, TN and formerly of Chicago, IL went to be with the lord January 29, 2020. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, and friend. Misty is preceded in death by her parents Joanna and Gene Richardson. She is survived by her husband Randy Letner, daughter Katie Duna, Ex-husband Robert Duna, sisters Samantha Richardson,...
Ronnie Franklin Fairbanks
Jan 29, 2020
Ronnie Franklin Fairbanks, 55, a resident of Decatur, TN passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at Grace Healthcare in Decatur, TN. A native and lifelong resident of Meigs County, he was the son of the late Franklin and Lular Mae Fairbanks and was preceded in death by his brother Charles and John Fairbanks, nephew Austin Wyatt Fairbanks. He is...
Roy R.D. Bishop
Jan 28, 2020
Roy “R.D.” Bishop, 71, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away on January 28, 2020 in Mufreesboro, TN. He honorably served in the US Army duringVietnam and was commander of V.F.W.-Cleveland and worked with American Legion for many years. Roy enjoyed going to the beach and playing with his cats. He was preced in death by his parents, Roy...
Thomas Jacob Clark
Jan 28, 2020
Thomas J. Clark, 88, of Cleveland, entered Heaven’s gates to see his family and old friends and new ones, too on January 28, 2020. He fought courageously for 2 months after breaking his hip from a fall. He was born on March 19, 1931 to the late George and Marie Finkle Clark. He was of the Baptist faith and worked...
Russell Gordon Carpenter
Jan 28, 2020
Russell Gordon Carpenter, 63, of Tiftonia, TN passed away peacefully on January 28, 2020. Russell was happiest when fishing, especially with his grandsons. He had an excellent sense of humor and left all who knew him with many great memories. He was dearly loved by his family and friends and will be greatly missed. He is preceded in death by...
Nicky Lane Witt
Jan 28, 2020
Nicky Lane Witt, 60, passed away suddenly on January 27, 2020 at Sweetwater Hospital. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ivan & Beulah (Pib) Witt. He is survived his wife Melissa Harrill Witt, her sons Logan Crowder and Cody McDaniel, his sons Nicky Witt Jr. and Joshua Witt, grandchildren Rhilynn and Madilynn Witt and Chloe Smith, three brothers...
Janet Ellen Keppler
Jan 28, 2020
Janet Ellen Keppler,youngest daughter of George G. and Gladys B. Keppler (both deceased), and sister of Nellita Ann Galloway, Georganne Keppler, and (Myrla) Chris Ayers, arrived at her eternal heavenly home on Tuesday morning, January 28,2020. She was 67 years of age, and was a life-long resident of Cleveland/Bradley County. Janet was a graduate of Cleveland High School, and worked...
James Christopher "Chris" Crowder
Jan 28, 2020
James Christopher “Chris” Crowder, 45, a resident of Englewood, TN formally of Tellico Plains, TN passed away on Tuesday evening, January 28, 2020 at his home. He was born on March 11, 1974 in Maryville, TN. Chris was a member of Allen Memorial Methodist Church in Athens, TN. He was a retired law enforcement officer. He is preceded in death...
Mary Sue Craig
Jan 27, 2020
Mary Sue Craig, 75, a resident of Athens, TN passed away on Monday, January 27, 2020 at Life Care of Athens, TN. She was born on April 26, 1944. She is preceded in death by her parents James H. & Annie Mae Craig, brother James E. Craig, two sisters Dorothy Brunk and Mildred Taylor, brother in law Jim Taylor, sister...
Allen Eugene Wilburn
Jan 27, 2020
Allen Eugene Wilburn, 49, of Athens, TN passed away on the morning of January 27, 2020, in the comfort of his home. He was a friend to all who knew him and well known for his sense of humor and goofy personality. He is preceded in death by his parents Starlyn and Reba Wilburn. He leaves behind his daughter, Reagan...
Nathaniel Hawthorn Taylor
Jan 26, 2020
Nathaniel Hawthorn Taylor, 84, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away on January 26, 2020. He was born on September 26, 1935 to the late William Taylor and Mabel Yarbrough Taylor. Nate was a member of Westwood Baptist Church. He was a veteran of the United States Army and was very proud of the time he served his country. He was also...
