Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Robert Lee Brown
Oct 6, 2019
Robert Lee Brown, affectionately known as "Sparky", passed peacefully from this life October, 6 2019 at 1:40PM at Hospice Care Center in Chattanooga, TN. He is survived by his daughters, Sydney (Bege) Rogers, of Chattanooga, and Mary Carmen Brown of Asheville NC. A Chattanooga icon and world traveler, Sparky was a lover of music, magic, and people. He was a...
William J. "Dub" Posey
Oct 6, 2019
William J. “Dub” Posey, 80 a resident of Georgetown passed away peacefully surrounded by family at his home on Saturday night, October 5, 2019. Dub was born in Birchwood TN to the late W.B. and Mary Elizabeth Posey, and has lived in the Birchwood area until he met and later married his loving wife Lucille. He retired from Foamcrete Construction...
Alfred Richard Hampton
Oct 5, 2019
Alfred Richard Hampton, 63, of Madisonville, a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County. He is survived by his wife of forty years Karen Hampton of Madisonville, one daughter and son in law Nikki & Chris Jack of Tellico Plains, TN, 2 sisters Dianne Lankford and her husband Jimmy of Decatur, TN and Carolyn Wood of Athens, TN. Three brothers...
Gerald Matthew Mashburn
Oct 5, 2019
Gerald Matthew Mashburn, 49, of Ten Mile, TN born and raised in Farner, TN went to be with the Lord on Saturday October 5, 2019 at his home. He was a member of Community Baptist Church in Farner, TN. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing with his dad, children and friends. He also enjoyed four-wheeling, racing,...
Ida Eloise Adams
Oct 5, 2019
Ida Eloise Adams, 91, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Saturday morning, October 5, 2019 in a local hospital. She was born on December 22, 1927 in Cartersville, GA a daughter of the Dominico & Stella Pollinzi. Ida was retired from American Uniform Company and later worked at Walmart as a door greeter. In addition to her...
Brenda Lee Cook
Oct 5, 2019
Brenda Lee Cook, 62, a resident of Georgetown, TN passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2019 at Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga, TN. Brenda loved being outside, tending to her garden and watching her birds. She also loved being with her family and was a wonderful mother. She will be missed by all who knew her. She was preceded in death...
William James Benson
Oct 5, 2019
William "Bill” James Benson, age 88 of Cleveland, went home to be with our Lord on Saturday, October 5, 2019. Bill was born in Franklin County TN, to the late George and Clara (Cox) Benson. Bill was a member of Peerless Road Church of God of Prophecy and served as a deacon for 50 years. He was a gifted singer...
Freddy Franklin Cartwright
Oct 5, 2019
Freddy Franklin Cartwright, 78 resident of Cleveland passed away Saturday October 5, 2019 at a Chattanooga healthcare facility. A lifelong resident of Cleveland born to the late Parris and Ruth Cartwright some may remember him from working at Vest Grocery. He served our country in the National Guard for 9 years but most of all he loved spending time with...
John R. Hickman
Oct 4, 2019
John Raleigh (J.R) Hickman, 89, of Decatur, TN, passed away Friday, October 4, 2019 at his residence. He was employed for several years with Atlas Box Company and retired from Singer Cobble Company. He is preceded in death by his parents, Eula Mae Allen Hickman and Hubert Hickman; brother, Roy Lee Hickman; sister, Linda Hickman. Survived by his wife, Mildred...
Bonnie Louise Hyde
Oct 4, 2019
Bonnie Louise Hyde, age 76 a lifelong resident of Niota passed away on Friday, October 4, 2019 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Niota on November 30, 1942 a daughter of the late Clarence & Lena Mae Thompson. Miss Bonnie was a true witness for the Lord and was loved by all who knew...
Michael W. Bridges, Sr.
Oct 4, 2019
Michael W. Bridges, Sr., age 71, of Cleveland, TN, passed away Friday, October 4, 2019, surrounded by family and loved ones. Michael was born on July 20, 1948 in Madison, TN, to the late Dallas and Mae Nell Bridges. He graduated from Maplewood High School in 1966; he graduated from Tomlinson College in Cleveland, TN in 1968, and then from...
Regenia Long
Oct 3, 2019
Regenia Long, 73, passed away on October 3, 2019 at Tennova Healthcare. She was preceeded in death by her parents; John D. & Emma V. Goins; husband, Johnny Long. Survived by her daughters, Cindy (Chris) Crump and Vicky (Jeremy Logan) Hilbert; sisters, Paula (Jeff Creasman) Goins Bensimon, Marlene (Alonzo) Ganan, of Gastonia, NC; 5 grandchildren, Kristen (Jordan Ternes) Crump, Brandon...
Brandon Wayne Headrick
Oct 3, 2019
Brandon Wayne Headrick, 22, of Chattanooga, TN was called home by the Lord October 3, 2019. Preceded in death by his twin in utero and cat, George. Survived by his parents, Wayne and Lisa, his older sisters, Alicia and Amanda and his nieces Julie and Lydia. Born June 3, 1997, Brandon was an artist of several talents throughout his life....
Winston Jerry Walden
Oct 2, 2019
Bishop Winston (Jerry) Walden 60 of Bean Station, Tennessee passed away unexpectedly Wednesday October 2nd, 2019 at Parkwest Medical Center. He was born March 6th, 1959 in Charleston, South Carolina. Jerry was a loving devoted husband, daddy, son, brother, papaw and uncle. He was a dedicated man of God in the ministry for 25 yrs. Currently serving as Senior Bishop...
Larry Edward Mcgehee
Oct 1, 2019
Larry Edward McGehee, 76, of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2019. He was the son of the late Robert “Lofton” McGehee and Alberta Boring McGehee. Larry was a proud member of the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 203 having served 2 years in the Army while stationed 11 months and 16 days in Vietnam. He retired from Maytag of...
Donald W. Hindman
Oct 1, 2019
Donald W. Hindman, 86, passed away on October 1, 2019. He was born November 6, 1932. Don has been a resident of Bradley County his entire life. He retired from Bowater in 1989 after 35 years of service. He enjoyed a farm lifestyle and was a broiler and beef producer for many years. He was a member of Candies Creek...
Nancy Poteet
Sep 29, 2019
Nancy Poteet, 90 resident of Cleveland, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family and friends on Sunday evening, September 29, 2019. Daughter of the late Eliga and Nola Goins, Nancy was born and raised in Bradley County. She was a devoted wife to the late Ralph Poteet and loving mother to her daughters Kathy Eaves and Cynthia “Sam”...
Charles Jennings Deering
Sep 29, 2019
Charles Jennings Deering (CJ), 53, of Cleveland, TN passed from this world into his eternal reward at 4:17 p.m. on Sunday, September 29, 2019.CJ was recently baptized and saved and was a member of the Kimball, TN Church of Christ. He enjoyed playing his guitar and listening to music. He was a Sci-Fi movie fanatic and loved spending time with...
Roger Eugene Randall
Sep 29, 2019
Roger Eugene Randall, 76, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, passed away, Sunday, September 29, 2019 surrounded by close family and friends. He was born August 26, 1943 in Queens, New York. He was a proud veteran and beloved father. Having his family close was important to him above all. We will miss him every day but find comfort in knowing that’s he’s...
Jimmie Ray Brown
Sep 28, 2019
Jimmie Ray Brown, 76, a lifelong resident of Decatur, TN passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2019 at his home. He was born in Decatur on March 4, 1943 a son of the late George Farmer and Mary Lee Brown. Jimmie was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed spending his spare time fishing. In addition to his parents, his is...
