Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
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...
Kendall Lee Mcdowell
Jan 19, 2020
Kendall McDowell, 62, of Cleveland, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, at a local healthcare facility. He was preceded in death by his mother, Dovie Pinson; sister, Bobbie Swiger; and brothers: Charles McDowell and Jefferey McDowell. Left to cherish his memory are his brother-in-law, Steven Swiger; two nieces: Wendy Eaton and Rebecca Pressley; one nephew, Anthony McDowell; and numerous...
Richard Elmer Ammons
Jan 19, 2020
Richard Elmer Ammons, 79, a lifelong resident of Englewood, TN passed away on Sunday evening, January 19, 2020 in a Chattanooga hospital. He was born in Englewood, TN on August 6, 1940 a son of the late John L. & Nellie Ammons. Richard was an honorable discharged veteran of the United States Air Force after faithfully serving his country. He...
Robert Edward Potter
Jan 19, 2020
Robert “Bobo” Potter, 49, resident of Rome, Ga passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2020 due to declining health conditions. Robert was born on August 27, 1970 to Charles K. Potter and Karen Potter-Poore. He is preceded in death by his father Charles K. Potter. Left behind to cherish his memory is his mother Karen Potter-Poore(Charles); sister Angela Hampton(Billy); nephew...
Joseph "Joe" Claude Brewer
Jan 18, 2020
Joseph Claude “Joe” Brewer, 67, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN, went home to be with the Lord on January 18, 2020. Joe was born at Speck Hospital, March 31, 1952. He was a jack of all trades with skills in construction, plumbing and electrical work. Joe loved music, especially guitar, mandolin and Harmonica. He loved to fish and was...
Agnes Bernice Hindman Henry
Jan 18, 2020
Agnes Bernice Hindman Henry, 93 of Ooltewah, passed away on January 18, 2020. She was retired from McKee Foods. She loved her family, quilting and gardening. She was preceded in death by her parents, Tom and Ethel Hindman; husband, Luther Lee Henry; son, Thomas Henry; and daughters, Joyce Goodman and Janet McCoin. She leaves behind to cherish her memory her...
Kenneth Floyd Griffin
Jan 17, 2020
Kenneth Floyd Griffin, 60, a resident of Estill Springs, TN passed away on Friday, January 17, 2020 at his residence. Kenneth was born in Bolivar, TN on August 23, 1959 to Floyd and Christine Griffin. He was also a resident of Cleveland, TN for over 15 years. Kenneth is preceded in death by his parents Floyd and Christine Griffin and...
Ida Jean Johnson Womac
Jan 17, 2020
Ida Jean Johnson Womac, 91, a lifelong resident of Athens, Tn passed away on Friday morning, January 17, 2020. She was born on July 21, 1928 a daughter of the late James & Dora Richardson. She will be forever remembered as being a loving and devoted mother. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband...
John Yeuell Elliott Jr.
Jan 17, 2020
John Yeuell Elliott Jr. of Cleveland passed away at home on January 17, 2020, surrounded by his family. A lifelong Clevelander, he attended Arnold Memorial Elementary School, Bradley Central High School (Class of 1958), the University of Tennessee at Knoxville, and the University of Chattanooga, where he was a member of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity and earned a Bachelor of...
Stephanie Annette Coppedge
Jan 16, 2020
Stephanie Annette Coppedge, the 37-year-old daughter of Mary and Archer Coppedge, died at her home in Athens, TN on January 16, 2020. She will be missed by her sister, Chenoa, and her brothers, Archer II, Chris and Josh and their families; her life partner David Lusk; and special friend Betty Carolyn Ward. Her Aunt Mary and Uncle Earl Powel and...
Dorothy Evelyn Gee
Jan 15, 2020
Dorothy “Evelyn” Gee, 92, a lifelong resident of McMinn County passed away on Wednesday night, January 15, 2020 at her home in Riceville. She was a member of Eastanallee Baptist Church. Evelyn was born on December 26, 1927 in Riceville, TN as daughter of the late Luther and Lillie Godsey. She loved people especially children, reading and spending time with...
Wanda Kay Wheeler
Jan 14, 2020
Wanda Kay Wheeler, 69, a lifetime resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at a local hospital in Cleveland, TN. Wanda loved to watch old western movies, listen to Elvis Presley and gospel music on Sundays. She is preceded in death by her husband Floyd Wheeler, son Adam Wheeler and her mother Ernestine Parton. Left behind...
Randy Rae Heafner
Jan 14, 2020
Randy Rae Heafner, 56, of Athens, TN, left this life on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 after a lengthy illness. Randy was born on February 13, 1963 in Norfolk, VA to Harry Eller Heafner and Sallie Roberson Heafner. He was a Boy Scout and attained both the prestigious Order of the Arrow and the highest honor of Eagle Scout. He graduated...
Tommy Ray Torbett
Jan 13, 2020
Tommy Ray Torbett, 74, passed January 13, 2020. He was preceded in death by parents, Elard and Ruth Torbett. He left behind his wife of 33 years, Shirley Diane Torbett. Children Sherry Dilbeck (Buddy Sweat), Rena (Darrell) Watson, Danny Torbett, Christy (Chris) Callahan. Grandchildren: Brittany (Garrett) Moreno, Travis (Haley) Dawson, Kaitlin and Haley Watson, Montana Sweat, Heath and Connor Callahan....
Reno Farmer
Jan 13, 2020
Reno Farmer, age 49 of Decatur, TN, went to be with his Heavenly Father on January 13, 2020, after a lengthy illness. Reno enjoyed martial arts, body building and weight lifting and was self-taught in these skills. He loved Bruce Lee movies and memorabilia and also the Stallone movies and was nicknamed “Rambo” by family and friends. He will be...
Lillie Eula Brown "Boots" Turner
Jan 13, 2020
Lillie Eula Brown “Boots” Turner, age 85, passed away Monday morning at Bradley Healthcare after battling Alzheimer’s disease for 18 years. She was a Christian and was an active member of Cleveland Community Chapel until her health began to decline. She loved singing and often sang solos. Her favorite song was “On the Wings of a Dove.” She loved to...
Anthony Joseph Carpenter
Jan 13, 2020
Anthony Joseph Carpenter went to be with his Heavenly Father and beloved grandmother at the age of 52 on January 13, 2020. He was the son of the late Daniel & Jackie Carpenter. After the death of his parents, he went on to live with his grandparents, the late Daniel Lewis and Mildred Carpenter. He was a member of Allen...
Irene Cross Osborne
Jan 12, 2020
Irene Cross Osborne, 82, lifetime resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2020 at her home in Cleveland. Irene was strong in her Christian faith. She loved sewing, crocheting, camping, fishing, clogging and square dancing. She was preceded in death by her husband Charles Osborne; parents Harrison Jacob Cross and Annie Ethel Yates Cross; siblings Bob Cross,...
