Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Sue Ellen Vining
Jan 26, 2020
Sue Ellen Vining 59 of Cleveland Tn passed away on Jan 26th 2020 at the Life care Center of Athens. She was born in New Albany, Indiana on August 4th 1960 a daughter of the late James and Connie Summitt. She was a talented cook and enjoyed spending time with her family especially all of her grandchildren. In addition to...
James Willis Cooper
Jan 26, 2020
James Willis Cooper, 86, of McDonald, TN passed away on January 26, 2020. He was born on August 15, 1933 to the late Thomas Luther Cooper and Anna Maude Bailey Cooper. James was a lifelong resident of this area and a member of Philippi Baptist Church. He loved gardening, canning, and cooking. He also loved fishing and his special dog,...
Robert Bruce Peoples
Jan 26, 2020
Robert “Bruce” Peoples, 55, born February 6, 1964 and returned to his heavenly home on January 26, 2020. Bruce loved God, his family, making people laugh and was a strong soul. His devotion to his family and his firm belief in God supported him in his struggle and ultimately gave him peace. Bruce retired from Rome Tool & Die in...
Whitney Shea Charles
Jan 26, 2020
Whitney Shea Charles, 39, resident of Charleston, TN passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2020. Whitney was born to John and Wanda Charles on April 7, 1980 in Chattanooga, TN. She spent most of her life in Cleveland, TN. She was a loving daughter, sister, and doting Aunt. She is preceded in death by her grandparents: Marguerite and Troy Charles...
Bonnie Burch Sprunk
Jan 25, 2020
Bonnie Cathleen Burch Sprunk died on January 25, 2020 at home holding hands with her husband and beside her dog Tux. Bonnie was a graduate of Cleveland High School and alumna of Middle Tennessee State University. Her career included working as a Swim Coach at the Cleveland YMCA, an executive in the auto industry in Middle Tennessee, and in customer...
Frankie Beatrice Beaty
Jan 25, 2020
Frankie Beatrice Beaty, age 92, went home to be with the Lord January 25, 2020, at a local health care facility. She was born on September 11, 1927 to Julius (Kinley) and Bertha (Cantrell) Ramsey in Harrison, Tennessee. She married James T. Beaty on February 9, 1946. They had one son, Julius Beaty, and spent a lifetime as dairy farmers...
Molly Jean Tomaino
Jan 25, 2020
Molly Jean (Laubacker) Tomaino passed away January 25th, 2020, at NHC Health Care in Dunlap, Tennessee. Molly was born November 20, 1956 Lockport, New York, The daughter of Clarence and Evelyn Laubacker. She graduated from Lockport High School in 1975. She attended D’Youville College in Buffalo, New York, where she received her degree in education, and went on to become...
Constantinos Michael Metaxas,Sr.
Jan 25, 2020
Constantinos Michael Metaxas, Sr, 64, died at home after battling cancer. He has been a resident of Cleveland for the past 49 years. He was born on September 14, 1955 on the British island of Cyprus. He worked at Peyton’s and at the iconic Gondolier restaurant in Cleveland, as well as running his own business in Jaguar car parts and...
Sharon Lynn Dorsey
Jan 24, 2020
Sharon Lynn Dorsey, 57, a resident of Niota, TN passed away on Friday, January 24, 2020 at Sweetwater hospital. She was born in Athens, TN on June 18, 1962 and was a lifelong resident of McMinn County. Sharon loved cats and spending time with her family. She worked as an LPN at Grace Healthcare for many years. She is preceded...
Sheryl Grimm Healy
Jan 24, 2020
On January 24, 2020, Sheryl Grimm Healy passed away in Chattanooga, Tennessee after a brief and sudden illness. Her loving husband, Jerry, of 46 years was by her side. Sheryl was born on March 30, 1948, to William and Shirley Grimm in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, where she lived until relocating to Ft. Lauderdale in 1956. She has three brothers, William II...
Bennie Louise Barnett
Jan 23, 2020
Bennie Louise Barnett, 77, a longtime resident of McMinn County passed away on Thursday evening, January 23, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in McMinn County on February 22, 1942 a daughter of the late Arley Benjamin and Nancy Louise Williams. Bennie was of the Baptist faith. She was a talented seamstress and cook. Bennie...
David Donahoe
Jan 23, 2020
David Donahoe passed away Thursday, January 23, 2020 after a brave battle with cancer. He was a loving husband to Janice, an incredible Dad to Jacob and Heather (and her husband Chris), an amazing Papaw to Logan and Lucas, and a wonderful big brother to Danny, Dwayne, and Robin. He will be dearly missed. You are encouraged to share a...
Carl Voyles
Jan 23, 2020
Carl Voyles, 62, of Athens, TN passed away unexpectedly on January 23, 2020 due to heart disease. Carl was a life-long member of McMinn County. He joined the local painter’s union 266 out of Chattanooga in 1977. He worked for T.V.A. Hydro Electric Dams and Watts Bar Nuclear Sequoyah plants, Pen Gulf Inc, Olin Chemical and Blassingame Painting in Athens,...
Willie Yevonne Higgins
Jan 23, 2020
Willie Yevonne Higgins, 86, of Cleveland passed away on January 23, 2020, at her residence. She was born in Cleveland and spent most of her life here. She was a retired nurse. She was of the Pentocostal Faith and enjoyed listening to Southern Gospel music. Her hobbies included sewing, gardening, and cooking for her family. She was preceded in death...
Gary Williamson
Jan 23, 2020
Gary Lynn Williamson, age 72, of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away , Thursday, January 23, 2020. Gary was born on July 8, 1947, in Cleveland, Tennessee to the late Earl Williamson, Sr. and Gladys Fennell Williamson. Gary entered the US Army in 1966, attained the rank of 1st Lieutenant, and received a National Defense Service Medal, a Vietnam Service Medal, A...
Gary Dean "Peewee" Park
Jan 22, 2020
Gary Dean Park “Peewee”, 64 of Cleveland, passed away on Wednesday January 22, 2020. He was a lifelong member at Lebanon Baptist Church. He was an avid turkey hunter, licensed HAM radio operator, talented quilter, and a loving husband and father. He is preceded in death by his parents Revis and EvaSue (Blankinship) Park. Survivors include his wife of 46...
David A. Roddy
Jan 21, 2020
David Allen Roddy, 56, passed away peacefully January 21, 2020. David was born on June 1, 1963 in Chattanooga and was a long time resident of East Ridge, TN. He was retired from UPS after 32 years of service and will be greatly missed by his friends and co-workers at UPS. He is survived by his wife, Debbie Roddy, son,...
Selma Elizabeth "Lib" Mcclure Nipper
Jan 21, 2020
Selma Elizabeth (Lib) McClure Nipper, age 89 went home to be with Jesus Tuesday, Janurary 21, 2020. Elizabeth, the youngest and last living child of M.L. and Naomi Bell Griffith McClure, she was preceded in death by seven brothers Alpha, Austin L.and Rosalea (Dunn), Lloyd and Annalea (Officer), Marvin and Hazel (Chancey), Ollie and Mary (Arnold), Leon and Amanda (Casteel)...
Kenneth Stacey "Stretch" Lovelace
Jan 20, 2020
Kenneth Stacey (Stretch) Lovelace- age 56, of Powell went to be with our Lord on January 20, 2020. He is proceeded in death by father George Earl Lovelace Sr. (Sonny), niece, Kristina Dawson Boyd, aunt, Connie McGill, cousin, Victoria Shockley. Survived by his mother Charlotte Joyce Lawson, stepfather William Lawson, sisters Kay Coleman, Tina Openshaw, Pamela Dawson and brother George...
William Donald "Bill" Crowe
Jan 20, 2020
William Donald “Bill” Crowe, age 90, of Cleveland, passed away on Monday, January 20, 2020. He had lived in the area for over 50 years and was a member of Philippi Baptist Church. He enjoyed working on small engines, fishing, and welding. He loved spending time in the mountains, gardening and working in his yard. He was a 50-year member...
