Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Joe Pete Cochran Jr.
Dec 6, 2019
Joe Pete Cochran Jr., 65, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away on December 6, 2019. He was born on February 8, 1954 to Joe Pete Cochran Sr. and Ruth Ann Cochran Burchfield. He is preceded in death by his father Joe Pete Cochran Sr.; son Tanner Cochran; grandson Luke Cobb Jr. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his daughter Shannon...
Lynda Storm Nicotra
Dec 6, 2019
Lynda Storm went home to be with her Lord and Savior on December 6, 2019 at the age of 78 after a long battle with Alzheimers Disease. Born to Charles and Faye Storm in Washington DC. Beloved wife of Salvatore Nicotra, sister to Larry (Carol) Storm, Lloyd (Elaine) Storm, and sister Loretta (Ray) Kistenmarcher, sister-in-law of Alfio (Anita) Nicotra and...
Marvin Eugene Humphreys
Dec 6, 2019
Marvin “Wormy” E. Humphreys, 88, of Old Fort passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family on Friday, December 6, 2019. He was born on October 13, 1931 in James County, TN. He served in the US Army during the Korean War and received a Purple Heart. He worked for Ernest Holmes Wrecker & Mounting Company and retired from...
Donald Glenn Greer
Dec 5, 2019
Donald Glenn Greer, 49, a resident of Athens, TN passed away on Thursday night, December 5, 2019 in a local hospital. He was born in Miami, FL on June 13, 1970. Donald was known for always having a smile on his face. He worked in emergency services for 27 years helping and teaching others. Donald enjoyed collecting various kinds of...
Luther Kalor Hogan
Dec 5, 2019
Luther Kalor Hogan of Birchwood, TN passed away on December 5, 2019. He was born on September 29, 1944 to the late Jesse Hogan and Martha Smith Hogan. Luther, known as “Bud” to many was a lifelong resident of this area. Luther owned and operated a Hamilton County School bus for 47 years. He loved racing of any kind, especially...
Aprell Mae Wheeler
Dec 5, 2019
Aprell Wheeler, 69, passed away December 5, 2019.She was preceded in death by her parents, Rev. Walter Lee Hindmon, Jr. and Lillie Mae Hindmon; great grandson, Connor Parsley. Survived by her children, Michelle (Terry) Scholtz of Ringgold, GA, Lindsay (Jerry) Harris and Martin Wheeler both of Niota, TN; grandchildren, Kristina Parsley, Chris Parsley, Cade Stevens, Dakota Stevens, Peyton McKenley, Ryan...
Dawn Elaine Neal
Dec 4, 2019
Dawn Neal, 54, of Niota, TN formerly of Bucyrus Ohio, went to be with Jesus December 4 2019. She was a RN for 12 years in Ohio before becoming disabled. After moving to TN with her husband Gary, she remained active she volunteered for CASA Monroe Helping kids and was a volunteer for Sweetwater Police Department during special events. She...
Amanda Kay Sheppard
Dec 4, 2019
Amanda Kay Sheppard, 40, a lifelong resident of McMinn County passed away on Wednesday evening, December 4, 2019 at her home. She was born in Athens, TN on November 20, 1979. Amanda was of the Christian faith and had previously worked at Cracker Barrell. She loved crafts and spending time with her family and friends. She is preceded in death...
Thomas Ray Reeves
Dec 4, 2019
Thomas Ray Reeves, 72, a resident of Etowah, TN passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at his home. He was born on October 6, 1947 in Polkville, Miss. Thomas was of the Baptist faith and attended First Baptist Church of Athens. He was an honorably discharged veteran of the U. S. Navy after faithfully serving his country during the...
L. Roy Millard
Dec 4, 2019
L. Roy Millard, 97, of Birchwood passed away Wednesday. He was an active member of Georgetown Baptist Church, a TVA retiree, and a World War II veteran. He is survived by his wife of sixty years, June Hall Millard, his sons Keith, Brian (Heather), and grandchildren Matt and Morgan. The family will receive friends Sunday at 2 pm at Georgetown...
Barbara Ann Isaacson
Dec 3, 2019
Barbara Bankston Isaacson, 79, of Cleveland went to be with the Lord on December 3, 2019 at Memorial Hospital. She was preceded in death by parents, Roy and Mary Bennett of Cleveland, four brothers, Ray Bennett, Roy Bennett, Jack Bennett and James Bennett all of Cleveland. Survivors include three children, Mark Bankston and wife Carla, Timothy Bankston, and Venda Tate...
Gregory Harold Hayes
Dec 3, 2019
Gregory Harold Hayes “D.J. Greg”, 53, passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at his residence. He was well known as “D.J Greg” in Cleveland, TN, loved Tennessee football, fishing and dirt car racing. Preceded in death by his mother, Naomi Jones Kuykendall; maternal grandparents, Lyle Jones and Ethel Jones; paternal grandparents, Charlie and Mary Hayes. Survived by his father, William...
David Lawrence Anderson
Dec 3, 2019
David L. Anderson, 71, of Cleveland, TN passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at his residence in Cleveland, TN. He is preceded in death by his parents, Margaret and Roy Scott; his brother, Bill McBrian. Left behind to cherish his memory is his loving wife, Mary Anderson; son, Bryan Anderson; daughter, Caryn Anderson; brothers, Jessee Anderson and Johnny Anderson;...
Edward Forrest Wilkerson
Dec 2, 2019
On Monday, December 2, 2019 , Edward Forrest Wilkerson, loving husband and father of four children, passed away at age 78 at home surrounded by family. Edward was born on September 17, 1941 in Samson, AL to Edward Olon and Imogene J Wilkerson. The family moved to Florida where Edward remained until he proudly served in the United States Army....
Margaret Helen Roddy Bryson
Dec 2, 2019
Margaret Helen Roddy Bryson, 84, of Cleveland, TN passed away on December 2, 2019. She was born on August 18, 1935. She was a longtime member of First Baptist Church Cleveland. Margaret retired from Bowaters in 1990. She loved flowers and gardening and was a “World Traveler.” She loved traveling out West in the Summer, especially to Jackson Hole, and...
Deborah Ann Singletary
Dec 2, 2019
Deborah Ann Singletary, 62, passed away December 2, 2019, at a local hospital. She was a near lifelong resident of the area and was of the Baptist faith. She had a free spirit and enjoyed bowling. She was preceded in death by her son, Patrick Bullington. She leaves behind to cherish her memory her husband, Charles; son, Daniel Bullington; daughters,...
Deborah Jean Watson
Dec 2, 2019
Debbie Lowe Watson, 57, of Cleveland, TN passed away on Monday, December 2, 2019 in an automobile accident. She is preceded in death by her parents Charlie and Anna Lowe; brothers Ricky and Bobby Lowe. Left behind to cherish her memory is her husband Jerry Watson; daughters Della Ratcliff of Cleveland and Tasha Ratcliff from Ooltewah and Kevin Ratcliff; grandchildren...
Rhonda Smith Benetto
Dec 1, 2019
Rhonda Smith Benetto, age 54, peacefully passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2019 in Saint Petersburg, Florida. She was born on May 22, 1965 in Cleveland, Tennessee. She graduated with honors from Bradley Central High School, and earned her Associate’s Degree in Nursing at Cleveland State Community College. Upon earning her Associate’s from CSCC, she was given the Nursing Award...
Michael Ray Frye
Nov 30, 2019
Michael Ray Frye, 54, a lifelong resident of Athens, TN passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2019 at his home. He was born on December 7, 1964 in Athens a son of the late Harvey & Betty Frye. Michael was a member of Victory Temple Church in Lenior City. He was a truck driver for many years and enjoyed pending...
Ricky Alan Myers
Nov 30, 2019
Ricky Alan Myers, 61, most beloved husband, father, brother, uncle and friend passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2019. Rick loved fishing, jeep riding with friends and relaxing on the river. He worked as hard as he played having retired after 35 years from Eaton Corporation. What you saw is what you got with him and if you knew Rick,...
