Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Barbara Jean "Bobbie" Clayton Everett
Dec 13, 2019
Barbara Jean “Bobbie” Clayton Everett, 72 a lifelong resident of McMinn County passed away on Friday, December 13, 2019 at her home. Bobbie loved animals and spending time with her family especially her granddaughter. She was of the Christian faith. Bobbie is proceeded in death by her son, Jeffery Franklin, and daughter Vicki Franklin. Left to cherish her memory, daughter...
Louise Gork
Dec 11, 2019
Louise Gork went home to be with Jesus on December 11th, 2019. She had a full life with traveling and gardening. She also leaves behind a son, Dan Gork and a daughter, Holly Glass. A private memorial service will be held at a future date.
James Cecil Watson
Dec 11, 2019
James Cecil Watson, 85, a life long resident of McMinn County passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at a local health care facility. James was a used car dealer in McMinn County for many years. He had a passion for cars especially antiques. James loved watching NASCAR, Wrestling, and University of Tennessee Football and Basketball. James is preceded in...
Martha Elizabeth Hooker
Dec 10, 2019
Martha (Becky) Hooker,72, of Birchwood, TN, went home to be with the Lord on December 10, 2019 at her residence in Cleveland, TN after she won her courageous battle with cancer.She was a LPN for 44 years and a gospel singer for 25 years. Becky was a member of Victory Faith Church and loved singing for the Lord, crafting, helping...
Steve Donald "Cuz" Thurman
Dec 10, 2019
Steve Donald “Cuz” Thurman, 64, of Decatur, passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at a Chattanooga Health Facility. He was a lifelong resident of Decatur. He was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed making people laugh. He was a good man. He was a loving father, son, and brother. He is preceded in death by his wife, Jo; parents,...
Ralph Edward Haney
Dec 10, 2019
Ralph Edward “Eddie” Haney, 63, of Chickamauga, GA, passed away December 10, 2019 peacefully surrounded by family. He was preceded in death by his parents; Charles & Betty Jo Haney; son, Dylan Mooneyham and sister, Sandra Polly. Survivors include his wife, Teri Haney; daughters, Terri (Jason) Erland, Jeannine (Gary) Hunt; son, Dallas Ingram; brothers, Crandall (Dee) Haney, David (Beverly) Haney;...
Lynn Edward Vinson
Dec 10, 2019
Lynn Edward Vinson, 67, passed away peacefully among his family on December 10, 2019. Born in Akron, Ohio he worked as a master auto technician and eventually opened his own auto repair business in Jupiter Florida. He was a dedicated husband, and wonderful father. Preceded in death by his mother, Doris McBee Williams and step-father Tom Williams, Lynn is survived...
Jason Centers
Dec 9, 2019
Marvin Jason Centers, 42, of Cleveland, passed away in a local hospital on December 9, 2019. He was a loving husband, son, and friend to all. He loved working on cars and trucks and especially riding his Harley and fishing and woodwork. He was a loving dog dad to his two furbabies, Fat boy and Petey. He leaves behind to...
Roger Kenneth Dugan
Dec 9, 2019
Roger Dugan, 58 passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, December 9, 2019 at Parkwest Hospital. Born January 10, 1961 in Maryville, TN, a son of the late James Dugan, Sr. and Loella Dugan. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by James Dugan, Jr. and Larry Dugan. He is survived by his brother, Andrew Dugan...
Robin Deann Martz
Dec 9, 2019
Robin Martz, 39, of Cleveland, TN,passed away on December 9, 2019 at Grace Healthcare of Decatur. She enjoyed hunting, fishing, any outdoor activity and loved her family & friends. Preceded in death by her parents, Ronald & Brenda Eaves Lovingood, Charles Eaves; grandparents, Russell & Julia Eaves, Inez & Taylor Davis; brothers, Russell & Zebulon Eaves. Survived by her husband,...
Anthony Lynn Johnson
Dec 9, 2019
Anthony Johnson, 58, passed away on December 9, 2019, leaving behind his loving parents, Ronald & Wanda Johnson; brother, Russel Johnson; daughter, Saron (James) Knight; grandchildren, Conner, Damien and Aliyah Knight; many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 14, 2019 at Pine Hill Church from 10-2 PM with the service to begin at 2:00PM with Pastor...
Jamey Rena Walker
Dec 8, 2019
Jamey Walker, 52, of Chattanooga, TN, passed away on December 8, 2019. She was of the Baptist faith and loved Farmville. She is preceded in death by her father, James Morelock; mother, Wanda Beavers; husband, Michael Walker; sister, Joyce McNeese. Survived by her daughters, Amy Walker, Amber (Jim) Diederich and Lindsey Harris; brother, Johnny (Stephanie) Griffin; grandchildren, Hayley, Landon, Olivia,...
Marjorie "Jo" Wills
Dec 8, 2019
Marjorie “Jo” Wills, 95, originally from Hayesville, NC, went to be with her Lord Sunday, December 8,2019 at a local healthcare facility. She has lived in Cleveland since she was a young child. She retired from Hardwick Clothes with 44 years of service in 1992. She loved her family especially her grandkids, great grandkids, friends, the Lady Vols and Bingo....
Eddie Walker Gibson
Dec 8, 2019
Eddie Walker Gibson, 81, of Cleveland, TN passed away on December 8, 2019. He was born on December 3, 1938 the only child of the late Thomas C. Gibson and Esther Vaughn Gibson. Eddie was a Veteran of the United States Navy and he moved here to Cleveland with Westvaco in 1975. He was a faithful employee of Westvaco for...
Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Chase
Dec 7, 2019
Mary Elizabeth (Betty) Chase, 80, passed away gracefully and peacefully at her Cleveland family home on Saturday, December 7, 2019. Betty was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Harrison Cotham of Humboldt, TN. She is survived by her three children: Beth Bucellatto (Joe) of Arab, AL; Lili Houchens (Steve) of Charlottesville, Va., and Lans Chase (Drea) of...
Judy Ann Silvers
Dec 7, 2019
Judy A. Silvers, 72, of Cleveland, TN passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 7, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Cleveland, TN on July 10, 1947 a daughter of the late James and JoAnn Hudgins. She worked various jobs including extended time at Fay Swafford’s pocketbook factory where she developed her love for pocketbooks....
Charles Emmerson Taylor
Dec 7, 2019
Charles Emmerson Taylor passed away at home peacefully with family by his side, on Friday, December 7, 2019. Charles was born on June 7, 1946 in Benton, TN but was a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN. He was an avid fisherman, lover of the outdoors and was married to his wife, Mary Taylor of Cleveland, for 48 years. He is...
Oliver R. "Ollie" Cox
Dec 7, 2019
Oliver R. “Ollie” Cox, 75, of Spring City, TN passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 7, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Morgantown, TN on March 16, 1944 a son of the late James O. & Pearl Cox. Ollie was an active member and Sunday School teacher at Bethel Baptist Church. In addition to...
Ronald "Ronnie" Myers
Dec 7, 2019
Ronald (Ronnie) Myers, 74, of Cleveland, passed away on December 7, 2019 at his home. Visitation will be held 10am – 12pm December 12, 2019 at Companion Funeral Home with funeral services at 12 pm. Burial will follow at Lee Cemetery. Ronnie was born in Charleston, TN to W. Jennings and Mildred Myers on January 8, 1945. He worked for...
William F. Queen
Dec 6, 2019
William F. Queen, 84, a longtime resident of Old Fort, TN passed away early Friday morning, December 6, 2019 at his home. He was born in Robbinsville, NC on July 3, 1935 a son of the late Boyd & Arlene Queen. Queen as he was known by all who knew him was an honorably discharged veteran of the United States...
