Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Madge Gribble Askonas
Dec 24, 2019
Madge Gribble Askonas died on December 24, 2019 at the young age of 97 after a brief illness. A celebration of life will be held Monday December 30 at 1:00 PM at Grace Episcopal Church, 20 Belvoir Ave., Chattanooga. Madge was born in Nacogdoches, Texas. She graduated high school at 16, attended Stephen F Austin State University, graduating with a...
Wilma June Rymer
Dec 24, 2019
Wilma June Rymer, 76, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, December 24, 2019. She was a lifelong resident of Polk County and a member of Cookson Creek Baptist Church. She enjoyed sewing, gardening, and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, Gilbert and Irene Arthur Fowler; brother, Bobby Fowler, and grandson,...
David Wayne Blair
Dec 24, 2019
David Wayne Blair, 57, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 24, 2019. He was a lifelong resident of the area and enjoyed going to yard sales, camping, fishing, and spending time with his kids and grandkids. He is preceded in death by his father and mother, Henry James and Gloria Banther Blair; brother, Timmy; and sister, Janice....
Ronald Frank Johnson
Dec 23, 2019
Ronald (Ronny) Frank Johnson passed away on Monday, December 23, 2019 at Hospice of Chattanooga Care Center. Ronny was born on July 7, 1955 to Billy Joe and Mary Burt Adcock Johnson. He was a resident of East Ridge, Tennessee where he has lived for many years. He is survived by his children, daughter, Tiffany Johnson Peters and son, Landon...
Kenneth Dale Chavous
Dec 23, 2019
Kenneth D. Chavous passed away on December 23, 2019. He was 70 years old. He was preceded in death by his parents, Woodrow O. Chavous and Betty L. Chavous, his grandparents, Oliver and Florence Chavous, and a brother, Woodrow Allen Chavous, all of Augusta, Georgia. His wife, Judy C. Chavous, the love of his life, passed away in June 2017....
Reble Evlee Green
Dec 21, 2019
On December 11, 2017 Robert (Papaw) Green joined many loved ones in Heaven. Today, his beloved wife is celebrating with them. Reble (pronounced “Ree-bul”) Evlee Merrell Green, born Sept. 29, 1934, passed from this life December 21, 2019. She was preceded in death by parents Hoyt Merrell and Mary Rymer Merrell; husband of 67 years, Robert H. Green; infant son...
Jimmie Lynn Carruth
Dec 20, 2019
Jimmie Lynn Carruth, 75, a lifelong resident of McMinn County passed away on Friday evening, December 20, 2019 at his home. He was born in Athens, TN on November 25, 1944 a son of the late Lendel Walter Carruth and Edna Moss Carruth. Jimmie was retired from Athens products and a member of East Athens Baptist Church. He enjoyed Gospel...
Carolyn Graham
Dec 20, 2019
Carolyn Bunch Graham, 69, of Georgetown, TN, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, December 20, 2019. Carolyn was a member of Eastview Baptist Church. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She is preceded in death by her parents, J.W. Bunch and Dorothy Beaty; stepfather, Robert Beaty and sister, Joyce Coleman. Left...
Patsy Diane Cross
Dec 20, 2019
Patsy Cross, 71, a life long resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away December 20, 2019. She was a member of Union Grove Church of God of Prophecy. Patsy loved her animals and spending time with family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eugene & Christine Rominger; husband, Larry Cross. Survived by her sons, Richard (Danita) Fansler, of McDonald,...
Bruce R. Pickens
Dec 20, 2019
Bruce R. Pickens, 77, a lifelong resident of McDonald, TN passed away on Friday evening, December 20, 2019 in a local healthcare facility. He was born on April 18, 1942. Bruce was a retired truck driver. He is preceded in death by his parents, Milous & Gertrude Pickens, his brothers, Larry & Ralph Pickens and his sister Evelyn Pickens Smith....
Joann Mcclure
Dec 20, 2019
JoAnn McClure, age 74 of Cleveland, TN passed away on Friday, December 20, 2019 at her residence among family. JoAnn was a graduate of Bradley Central High School class of 1963 and a faithful member of The Antioch Church of Christ in Old Fort. She was retired after more than 40 years working for Red Food/Bi-Lo Grocery Store in Cleveland,...
Mary Lawanna Hicks
Dec 19, 2019
Mary Lawanna Hicks, 54, passed away December 19, 2019. She was born in Okeechobee, Florida on January 30, 1965 to the late James William and Mary Nell Ward. She was a lifelong resident of the area. She enjoyed yardsaling and listening to country music. She especially loved her two dogs, Tinker Bell and Chopper. She leaves behind to cherish her...
Johnny Russell Jones
Dec 19, 2019
Johnny Russell Jones, 60, a longtime resident of East Ridge, TN, passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2019 at a local Chattanooga hospital. Johnny loved to spend time riding his Harley but his true passion was fishing. He will be missed by all who knew him. He is preceded in death by his father Maurice F. Jones. Left behind to...
Bobby Randall Goins
Dec 19, 2019
Bobby Randall Goins, 76, passed away on December 19, 2019 at a local healthcare facility. Bob was a collector & trader of all things antique with a particular love of antique automobiles. He especially loved spending time with his grandchildren. Bob was the owner & operator of Goins Drywall & Painting for 40 years in Cleveland. He was preceded in...
Emily Robin Weddle
Dec 18, 2019
Emily Robin Weddle, 24, passed away, December 18, 2019. She was a member of Hickory Valley Christian Church. Preceded in death by her grandfather, Charles Parker; step sister, Bonnie Lowery; cousin, Chris Parker. Survived by her mother, Teresa Weddle; grandparents, Ann and Paul Heflin, Irene Parker; aunts and uncles, Douglas Parker, Darla Bowman, Belva (Jim) Adams and Paula Heflin; cousins,...
Christine Crisp Nation
Dec 18, 2019
Christine Crisp Nation, 65, of Etowah, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday morning, December 18, 2019. Born on April 12, 1954, she was of the Christian faith and was nondenominational. Spreading the love and the Word of the Lord was her passion. She loved helping others and praising our Lord. She was a loving mother, grandmother and sister....
Vicky Sue Hall
Dec 15, 2019
Vicky Sue Hall, born February 13, 1954 in St. Louis, Missouri, died at age 65 at her residence in Decatur, TN on December 15, 2019. Preceded in death by her parents, Alger and Sue Parrott and two brothers, Dale and Richard Parrott. Survivors are her husband of 30 years, David L Hall Sr., two sons Johnnie Palmer of Decatur, TN,...
Jayson Lawrence Dotson
Dec 15, 2019
Jayson Lawrence Dotson, 42, passed away on December 15, 2019. He was born on May 11, 1977 in Germany. He was a truck driver. He was a loving father, son and brother. He loved his family very much and will be missed by all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Arlen and Edith Dotson of...
Velma Izetta Lawrence
Dec 15, 2019
Velma Izetta Lawrence, 100, a native of Chattanooga Eastdale Community. Most recently resided in Cleveland and was a member Clingan Ridge Baptist Church. She was an avid prayer warrior. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jerry M. Johnson and Nora Lena Kelly Johnson Walker; 8 siblings, L.J. Johnson, Willous Johnson, Jerry Johnson, Jr., Beatrice Tallant, Kennith K. Johnson,...
