Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Garry Michael Hicks
Nov 9, 2019
Garry Michael Hicks, 63, resident of Charleston passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, November 9, 2019. He was born June 14, 1956 to the late Bennie Franklin Hicks and Frances June Caldwell Hicks. Garry was born and raised here in Cleveland. He started his career with the Bradley County Sherriff’s Department and he retired from the City of Cleveland Police Department as...
Ira Michael Howard
Nov 8, 2019
Ira Michael Howard, 57, of Cleveland, TN passed away on November 8, 2019. He was born on August 15, 1962 in Chattanooga, TN. Mike was a lifelong resident of this area. He enjoyed fishing, working on old cars, and eating and having get togethers with his family and friends. He was affectionately known as “The Candy Man” by many who...
Samuel "Sam" Hale
Nov 8, 2019
Samuel (Sam) Hale, age 77, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 8, 2019 in Hixson, TN. He was preceded in death by his parents Robert and Ruth Hale, siblings Robert Hale, Duel Hale, and Retha Giles. He is survived by his wife Carolyn Hale, his daughters Gina (Keith) Sedman, Terri (Billy) Hawkins, Melissa (Eddie) Harris, stepchildren...
Duvana Thurman Shutters
Nov 8, 2019
Duvana Thurman Shutters departed this life on November 8, 2019. She was born in Michigan City, Indiana on December 14, 1919. A daughter of the late William L. Thurman and Adelaide Davies Thurman. Duvana graduated from Notre Dame High School. She was a charter member of St. Jude Catholic Church and a past president of the Ladies of Charity. She...
Emerson Loyd "Popsicle" Robinson
Nov 7, 2019
Emerson Loyd “Popsicle” Robinson, 72, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, November 7, 2019. He was born November 23, 1946, to the late Earl and Gracie Robinson. He was a lifelong resident of the area and a member of Shady Springs Baptist Church. He enjoyed being in the outdoors: hunting and fishing. He was a...
Ernesto Cavazos
Nov 7, 2019
Ernesto Cavazos, age 57, of Rockwood, TN, passed away Thursday November 7, 2019. He was born April 11, 1962 in Brownsville, TX. He was proceeded in death by his father and mother Jose and Hortencia Cavazos, his brother Rogelio, and his sister Antonia Survivors are his wife, Eileen Carmack, his 3 daughters Mrs. Dennis (Nicole) Corcoran, Erica Cavazos, Tabitha Cavazos,...
Pattyann Unger
Nov 7, 2019
Pattyann Unger, 57, passed away on November 7, 2019, at her residence. She was born on October 15, 1962. She was a licensed practical nurse for many years. She loved spending time with her four grandchildren and two dogs, Bear and Debit. She is preceded in death by her father, Thomas Boyington; and siblings, Steve, Elaine and Sue. She leaves...
James Richard Headrick
Nov 7, 2019
James Richard Headrick, 90, died Thursday, November 7, 2019 at his home. He leaves his son, Mickey Headrick, daughters Patty (Robert) Powell and Melissa (John) Giles, his two nieces that he helped raise, Denise Hicks Worley and Rebekah Chadwick Johnson. He has six grandchildren: Kevin (Daphne) Powell, Rickey (Ricko) Headrick, Brittany Headrick, Brandon Headrick, Raven Blevins, and Ethan Tindell. He...
Carlos Castillion
Nov 7, 2019
Carlos Castillion, longtime resident of Chattanooga, TN left this world on November 7, 2019. Born October 3, 1952 in New Orleans, LA. Carlos spent more than 35 years here in the Chattanooga area. Not one to shy away from a conversation Carlos never met a stranger. He loved all things New Orleans from LSU football, to the Saints, right down...
Lloyd Thomas Varnell
Nov 6, 2019
Lloyd Thomas “Chip” Varnell, 66, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, November 6, 2019. A lifelong resident of the area, Chip was born on September 19, 1953. He was of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed bowling and following the Tennessee Vols football team and the Atlanta Braves. He is preceded in death by his mother, Norma Noblitt; brother, Allen...
Clay Baker
Nov 5, 2019
Clay Baker , 37, a lifetime resident Cleveland, TN passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga, TN. Clay was a true outdoorsman, he loved camping, rafting, golf, skiing as well as playing baseball and in his younger years he was always on his skateboard. Clay will be missed by all who knew him. He...
Daniel R. Rodgers Jr.
Nov 5, 2019
Daniel R. Rodgers Jr., 53, a resident of Riceville, TN passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at Park West Medical Center in Knoxville, TN following a brief illness. He was of the Baptist faith. Daniel enjoyed being around family and friends, NASCAR, sports and all-around life in general. He is preceded in death by his father Daniel R. Rodgers...
Johnny Taylor Haney
Nov 4, 2019
Johnny Taylor Haney, 83, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, November 4, 2019, at his home. He was born on October 22, 1936, a lifelong resident of the area. He was of the Baptist faith. He loved racing, listening to Braves games, but most of all, his family. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather,...
Josh Daniel Witte
Nov 4, 2019
Josh Daniel Witte, age 58, of Georgetown, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 4, 2019. He was born August 25, 1961 in Great Falls, Montana to the late Robert and Delores Witte. Survivors include his wife of 36 years, Pam; sons, Brendon and Brett Witte; and siblings, Jeff (Lynn) Witte, Carla (Joe) Peterman, Vickie (Rick) Moore,...
Edward Ernest Nichols Jr.
Nov 4, 2019
Edward E. Nichols Jr., 73, a lifelong resident of Athens, TN passed away on Monday, November 4, 2019 at his home. He was born in Athens on November 27, 1945 of Edward E. Nichols Sr. and Elizabeth Burns Nichols. He was honorable discharged veteran of the U. S. Marine Corps. The family will receive friends on Thursday, November 7, 2019...
Mrs. Roddy May Thompson
Nov 3, 2019
Mrs. Roddy (May) Thompson-Thomas, 72, passed away Sunday, November 3, 2019 at a local hospital after a long battle with cancer. Mrs. Roddy retired from Maytag after 23 yers of service. She was a loving wife and mother and will be greatly missed but never forgotten. Preceeded in death by her parents; Troy E. Thomas and Roberta Ridings Thomas Survived...
John F. Hassell Jr.
Nov 3, 2019
John F. Hassell Jr., 65, a resident of Madisonville, TN passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2019 at Sweetwater hospital. He was born in Highpoint, NC a son of the late John & Armanda Hassell. John moved to Athens, TN in 1998 and later relocated to Madisonville, TN. He was a member of Keith Memorial United Methodist Church. John was...
Melba Dean Loftis
Nov 3, 2019
Melba Dean Loftis went home to be with the Lord on November 3, 2019, in her home surrounded by her loving family. Melba was an amazing woman that was loved by many. She gave her all to her family and to her friends that she loved deeply. She is preceded in death by her partner Skip Partridge, (Father) Arthur J....
James Clark
Nov 2, 2019
James Clark, 65, of Cleveland, TN passed away on November 2, 2019. He was born on October 10, 1954 to the late Myrtle and Hoyt Clark. He has been a resident of Cleveland his entire life and he enjoyed hunting and fishing. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his son Travis Clark; daughters: Rebecca Broglin...
Jack Lamarr Bryson
Nov 2, 2019
Jack Lamarr Bryson, 68, of Cleveland, went to his Heavenly home on Saturday, November 2, 2019. Jack was born on March 11, 1951 in Cleveland, TN to John Ross and Eula Finnell Bryson. He had a passion for music and mastered many instruments. He became a well-known musician whose talents brought joy to his life and many others who knew...
