Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Ryan Edward Rogers
Nov 30, 2019
Ryan Edward Rogers passed away November 30, 2019 at the age of 24. He will be greatly missed for his great sense of humor and immense care for others. Ryan is survived by many family members and friends who loved him dearly, however, there is one who believes he hung the moon and will miss him the most—his son, Carter...
Birgitta Christine Neff
Nov 29, 2019
Birgitta Christine Neff, 74, went to sleep in Jesus on Friday, November 29, 2019. She was born on May 10, 1945, in Sweden, lived there for 12 years, and then immigrated to New York City. She had lived in the area for the past 13 years coming from Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was member of McDonald Road Seventh-day Adventist Church....
Robert Eugene Harris
Nov 29, 2019
Robert Eugene Harris, 52, of Cleveland, TN went home to meet his Heavenly Father on Friday, November 29, 2019. He is preceded in death by his father Parker Eugene Harris. Robert is survived by his mother Shirley Holdaway and stepfather Jose Medina both of Cleveland, his stepmother Marilyn Harris of Ooltewah, four brothers James, Terry Lee, David and Ray Harris,...
Lillian Kaye Mathews
Nov 29, 2019
Kaye was born on July 26, 1951, and went to be with the Lord on November 29, 2019 at 4:45am. She was a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN. She was preceded in death by her mother, Opal Mathews, and father, Yank Mathews, the father of her children, Amos Moses, her brother, Phil Mathews, and her nephew, Michael Sluder. She leaves...
Kenneth Scott Neely
Nov 29, 2019
Kenneth “Scott” Neely, 59 resident of Wildwood, GA passed away at a local healthcare facility November 29, 2019. He was the son of the late Joe and Faye Neely, he has lived most of his life in the Wildwood, GA area. Scott was a member of the Wildwood United Methodist Church and loved spending time in his garden. He was...
John Elmer Vaughan
Nov 29, 2019
John Elmer Vaughan, 89, of Chattanooga, passed away Nov. 29. He passed away at home with family. John was born October 3, 1930 in Prestonsburg, KY, to David and Orbie Vaughan, he was the second of four sons. John graduated with a degree in Mining Engineering from the University of Kentucky. As an Air Force ROTC student, he enlisted in...
Bonnie Ruth Shetters
Nov 29, 2019
Bonnie Shetters, 87, passed away Nov 29, 2019. She is survived by daughter Jamie Akins, Grandson Kasey Rogers, Great Granddaughters Briley Rogers and Carlee Marquez. Several Nieces and nephews, and four siblings. There were no public services at this time. Companion Funeral Home of Cleveland has charge of these arrangements.
Christopher Wayne Brown
Nov 29, 2019
Christopher Wayne Brown, 47, of Benton, TN passed away on November 29, 2019. He was born on February 22, 1972 to Johnny Wayne and Brenda Sue Brown. Chris was born and raised in this area and has lived here most of his life. He was a truck driver by trade and those who knew Chris, knew he never met a...
James Franklin Oliver
Nov 28, 2019
James Franklin Oliver, 77, of Ooltewah, TN, went home to be with the Lord, November 28, 2019 at his home. James was born October 4, 1942 to the proud parents Doug and Eloise Oliver. James was dedicated to his family and to his work life, driving a cement truck for 50 plus years, retiring from BHY Concrete after 36 of...
Charles "Butch" Stevens
Nov 28, 2019
Charles “Butch” Stevens, 62, of Rockwood, peacefully went home to be with the Lord surrounded by his family on Thursday, November 28, 2019. He was proceeded in death by his Father Roy “Ed” Stevens and Step Mother Betty Stevens. Mother Carolyn Hunt Bailey, Grand Parents Josephine “Mama Jo” Hunt & Cecil Hunt and special Aunts and Uncles. He is survived...
Christopher Chase Marrs
Nov 27, 2019
Christopher Chase Marrs, 23, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2019. He was a lifelong resident of the area. He had a good heart and was always there for people. In his free time, he enjoyed hiking and exploring the outdoors and skateboarding. He had a care-free and fearless personality. He loved deeply and will be missed by all who...
Heath Swanson
Nov 27, 2019
Heath Swanson, 45, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2019, in a Chattanooga health facility. He was a lifelong resident of Chattanooga. He loved hunting and dirt track racing. He was a loving son, father and grandfather. He is preceded in death by his father, Lynn Swanson, and brother, Lynn Swanson, Jr. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his...
Jerry Donald Malone
Nov 27, 2019
Jerry D. Malone passed away November 27, 2019 at a local hospital. He was of the Baptist faith, and was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Rogers Malone, brother, Thomas Malone, parents, T.R. and Leona Malone, brothers-in-law, Bobby Rogers and Billy Rogers. Survivors include sister, Flora (Ozzie) Olsen, special niece and caretaker Jan Rogers, nephews, Tim (Pam) Rogers, Mark...
Mary Louise Serum
Nov 27, 2019
Mary Louise Serum, 63, lifelong resident of Cleveland, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2019, at Brookdale Mount Vernon of Cleveland. She was a 1974 graduate of Bradley Central High School. She worked for many years at Joe Rodgers Office Supply with her husband. She loved her cats and playing the piano. She was preceded in death by her parents:...
William Scott "Bill" Key
Nov 27, 2019
William Scott “Bill” Key, 73, a lifetime resident of McMinn County passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at his home. Bill was born in Chattanooga, TN on October 31, 1946 a son of the late Ted & Ann Key. He was of the Baptist faith and a member of Meadowfork Church of Calhoun, TN. Bill was an avid hunter...
Thomas Lamar Evans
Nov 25, 2019
Thomas Lamar Evans, 62, resident of Ooltewah, TN, passed away on Monday, November 25, 2019 at Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga. He is preceded in death by his parents Floyd and Lorean Evans; brothers John Evans and Mac Dale Evans; sisters Gale Evans, Phyllis McKee and Regina Evans Rhondes. Left behind to cherish his memory are his daughters Tammy Buckner(Steve) and...
Phillip Eugene Leonard
Nov 24, 2019
Phillip Eugene Leonard, 54, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 24, 2019. He was born on September 7, 1965 in Battle Creek, Michigan to the late Elmer Eugene Leonard and Edna Riley. He was a Christian and a member of the Pentecostal Worship Center in Spring City, TN. He was a truck driver for...
Robert "Bob" Torbett Sr.
Nov 24, 2019
Robert “Bob” Torbett, Sr. After a hard-fought battle with Alzheimer’s disease, Robert “Bob” Torbett, Sr., passed away peacefully at his home in Cleveland, TN on Sunday, November 24, 2019, at the age of 80. Bob was born on February 18, 1939 to Willie and Elizabeth Croft Torbett of Englewood, TN. He grew up in a large family with 7 sisters...
Michael Glenn Griffitts
Nov 23, 2019
Michael Glenn Griffitts, 59, of Chattanooga, passed away on November 23, 2019 at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward Lee and Bobbie Glenn Griffitts. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his daughters, Lisa Griffitts, Jennifer Meade and Christy Martinez; brothers, Tony Griffitts and Gordon (Karen) Griffitts; and several grandchildren, nieces and nephews. The family...
Charles Lee Nichols
Nov 23, 2019
Charles (Chuck) Lee Nichols, 75, a resident of Cleveland, TN went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 23, 2019 after a lengthy illness. He was born October 17, 1944 in Polk County, TN to the late Nicholas and Gertrude Nichols. He was well known for his traits as masonry laborer as well as an avid race car fan....
