Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Roger Dale Holcomb
Jan 12, 2020
Roger Dale Holcomb, 47, of Cleveland, TN passed away on January 12, 2020. He was born on November 13, 1972 in Bradley County. He was a lifelong resident of this area and worked as a Lead Operator with Newlywed Foods for 19 years. Roger was a member of Mount Olive Church of God. He enjoyed being in the outdoors: fishing,...
Sarah Ozell Dietz
Jan 11, 2020
Sarah Ozell Dietz, 93, of Ringgold, GA passed away on January 11, 2020. She was born on September 20, 1926 to the late Alvis E. Sr. and Maude Arendale. Sarah was a loving and supportive pastor’s wife for 61 years. Currently, they are serving at Gospel Way Baptist Church, where they have served for 26 years. She enjoyed quilting and...
Ricky Lynn Soos
Jan 11, 2020
Ricky Lynn Soos, 63, of Benton, passed away on January 11, 2020. He was born in Endicott, New York on January 9, 1957 to Ralph and Virginia Noto Soos. He was of the Church of Christ. Ricky proudly served in the United States Army as a medic where he was an expert with grenades and was awarded the Expert Rifle...
Christine Ann Glasser
Jan 11, 2020
Christine Anne Glasser, 77, a resident of Knoxville, TN went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 11, 2020. She enjoyed traveling to Florida. Christine was preceded in death by her parents Harry Glasser, Christine Newport and her step father Virgil Newport and a sister in law Janalene Glasser. Christine is survived by her only child Lori Johnson of...
Margaret Elaine White
Jan 11, 2020
Margaret Elaine White, 61, received her eternal reward after battling a lengthy illness on Saturday, January 11, 2020 surrounded by her family. Margaret has lived in Tennessee for 15 years after coming from Bessemer, Alabama. She loved music, cooking, and spending time with her family. She was a big Atlanta Braves fan, and loved to watch the Game Show Network....
Johnny Franklin Mcclanahan
Jan 10, 2020
Johnny Franklin McClanahan, 75, of Cleveland, passed away Friday, January 10, 2020 in a local hospital. He was a native of Bradley County, retired from Bowater Corporation with 34 years of service. His family was his greatest joy and loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. He lived a full life riding his motorcycle, traveling and always ready for...
Micah Eugene Bess
Jan 10, 2020
Micah (Ike) Eugene Bess, 50, was called home to be with his Savior on January 10, 2020. He was born in Lima Ohio on February 2, 1969. He was a 1987 graduate of Sevier County High school. He spent 6 years in Florence, KY as a machine operator. He was a 19-year resident of Cleveland, TN. He worked in Cleveland...
Leatrice Joy Baird
Jan 10, 2020
Leatrice Joy Baird, 69, of Cleveland passed away on Friday, January 10, 2020 at her home. She was born on January 9, 1951. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dan P. Baird. A Graveside Memorial Service will be held in the Chattanooga National Cemetery on Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at 2:30PM.
David Allen Surprise Sr.
Jan 9, 2020
David Allen Surprise Sr., 71, a resident of Sweetwater, TN passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2020 with his family members by his side. He lived in Connecticut for most of his life before relocating to Tennessee in 2013. He was a United States Marine during the Vietnam era. He was self-employed for many years. He enjoyed the Dukes of...
Pamela Allison Burchfield
Jan 9, 2020
Pamela Allison Burchfield, 63, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2020. She was of the Baptist faith and a lifelong resident of the area. Above all, she loved her grandkids and spending time with them. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and daughter. She was preceded in death by her mother and stepfather, Mary and Leonard Cox; sister, Bobbie...
Hughie Lester Hughes, Iv
Jan 9, 2020
Hughie L. Hughes, IV (Mike), 45, of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, January 9, 2020. He was always willing to help his family and loved to spend time outdoors and to fish. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, C.E. White; paternal grandparents, H.L., Jr. and Jean Hughes. Survived by his mother, Sharon White Leveritt; maternal grandmother, Frankie Sue...
Loretta Sue Snowden
Jan 8, 2020
Loretta Sue Snowden, 74, of Cleveland, passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2020. She was of the Baptist faith and a resident of the area for over 30 years coming from Augusta, Georgia. She was a Licensed Practical Nurse for many years and was a loving caretaker. She enjoyed antiquing, going to the flea market and shopping at her whatnot...
Charlotte Russell Williams
Jan 7, 2020
Charlotte Williams, 88, of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, January 7, at a local hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings Juanita Ratcliff, Norma Noblitt, Kenneth Russell, Bobby Russell, and Melba Chapman. She is survived by sisters Virginia Hodgson and Ellen Canova (Jake), sons Steve (Jackie) and Brian Williams, daughter Yvonne Denney, grandchildren Dana Wilson (Laura) and...
Virginia "Ginny" Lorine Taylor
Jan 6, 2020
Virginia “Ginny” Lorine Taylor, 89, passed away on January 6, 2020. She was born on April 12, 1930 to the late Louis and Verda Sanders. Ginny lived most of her life in Tennessee and Florida, just moving to Cleveland this past year. Ginny was a member of Saint Anne of Grace Episcopal Church in Seminole, Florida. She was also a...
Dorothy Jean Brown
Jan 5, 2020
Dorothy Jean Brown, 91, of Calhoun, TN passed away on January 5, 2020. She was born on January 16, 1928 to the late Leonard and Mable Richardson. She was born and lived in Lufkin, TX. Here, she was a member of Eastenalle Baptist Church. She was a talented artist and a terrific cook. She also was a voracious reader, talented...
Carl T. Cross
Jan 5, 2020
Carl Thurman Cross, 80, passed away January 5, 2020. He was a member of Mineral Park Baptist Church for over 40 years and worked as a Plant Manager at Nabors Maufacturing/Vitafoam for 42 years. He is preceded in death by his parents, Thurman Laymon Cross and Lucille Roach Cross. Survivors include his wife of 58 years Jean Clemens Cross; son,...
Randy Harris
Jan 5, 2020
Randy David Harris, 62, of Sale Creek, TN, passed away January 5, 2020. He was preceded in death by his father Willard Thomas Harris; mother, Ruby Beatrice Fitzgerald and sister, Karen Lynn Yother. Survivors include his daughter, Heather Harris; brothers Tommy and Michael Harris; sister, Kathy Wagg; several nieces and nephews and extended family. All services will be private.
Reba Kathleen "Kat" Mcspadden
Jan 4, 2020
Reba Kathleen “Kat” McSpadden, 74, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2020, in a Chattanooga health facility. She was lifelong resident of the area. She was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed helping others. She enjoyed spending time with her friends and family, going to the beach and being around people. She was preceded in death by her parents, Garland...
Ona Anne Long
Jan 4, 2020
Ona Anne Long-Patterson, 73, passed away on Saturday, January, 4th 2020 with her family by her side. She is preceded in death by her husband James Patterson, her parents Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Long (Ruby Moore), brother Huey Paul Long Sr., and brother in-law Tony Stafford. Left behind to cherish her memory is her Daughter Pam Cook (Bob); Sisters: Joyce...
Carroll Ray Frazee
Jan 4, 2020
Carroll Ray (CR) Frazee, 77, left to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 4, 2020 at Life Care Center of Cleveland. Carroll Ray was born in Mt. Orab, OH on February 28, 1942 to Harry and Imo Frazee. He is preceded in death by his parents Harry and Imo Frazee, sister Jean Wilson and brother Robert Frazee. Left behind...
