Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Brandi Jane Elliott
Aug 17, 2019
Brandi Jane Elliott, 38, passed away on August 17, 2019. She is preceded in death by her grandparents: Ernest and Jane Sutton and Tom and Lizabelle Elliott. She is survived by her daughter Abby and son Tyler; parents Ronnie and Shelia Elliott. There will be a private service held. She was a member of New Liberty Baptist Church. In lieu...
Charlie S Brown
Aug 16, 2019
Charles S. “Charlie” Brown, 70, a lifelong resident of Cleveland passed away unexpectedly at his home on August 16, 2019. A graduate of Cleveland High School and Tusculum College, Charlie was retired after a long career at Bowater (Resolute). He loved golf and was a talented musician. He was preceded in death by his mother Minnie Brown; siblings, Kenneth Brown,...
David Andrew Woltz
Aug 16, 2019
David Andrew Woltz, 35, of Decatur, IL, gained his heavenly wings on Friday, August 16, 2019 in Cleveland, TN. He was of the Baptist faith. David was a very outgoing person who enjoyed his life around his kids, loved the outdoors, ride bikes and ride the country. He was always happy and full of Joy. Never met a stranger and...
Leonard "Ray" Ivey, Sr
Aug 15, 2019
Leonard “Ray” Ivey, Sr., 65, of Ooltewah passed away August 15, 2019 following an extended illness. He was a lifelong resident of Hamilton county who loved working on and painting cars. He was an avid NASCAR fan, especially Dale Earnhardt and loved watching Westerns on TV. He retired from Standard Iron after 20 years of service Ray was preceded in...
Martha Goss
Aug 15, 2019
Martha Gail Rakestraw Goss, 64, passed away early Thursday morning, August 15, 2019, in McDonald, TN. She was of the Christian faith and enjoyed gardening, reading, bird watching and outdoors, shopping, and spending time with her family and grandkids. She was preceded in death by her parents, B.D. and Vernice Rakestraw; husband, Larry Goss; brothers, Jack, Thomas and Dan Rakestraw....
Michael Ray Stewart
Aug 15, 2019
Michael Ray Stewart, 71, of Chattanooga, Tennessee passed away August 15, 2019 at the Chattanooga Hospice Care Center from cancer. Mike was born October 22, 1947 in Brownsville TN to James and Ruby Stewart. Mike was proceeded in death by his parents, sister Jaretta, and third wife Gabrielle Stewart. In 1966 he graduated from Tyner High School. Mike was an...
Frank Goodwin
Aug 14, 2019
James Franklin (Frank) Goodwin, 89, a life long resident of Cleveland, passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 14, 2019 He was a life long member of Bethel Baptist Church and a faithful servant to his Lord and Savior. A friend to all who knew him. He served our country in the Korean War. Frank is preceded in death by his parents...
Jerry Carroll Cate
Aug 14, 2019
Jerry C. Cate, 71, of Cleveland passed away at his residence following an extended illness. He was born in and a lifelong resident of Ocoee. Well known as the unofficial mayor of Ocoee, Jerry was a stranger to no one. He was very proud to be from Ocoee and loved to be outdoors and racing go carts and dirt tracks...
Sarah E. Varnell
Aug 14, 2019
Sarah E. Varnell, 93, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, August 14, 2019. She was born on July 23, 1926. She was a Christian and a member Bayside Baptist Church in Harrison. She was a loving wife, mother, daughter and sister. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She often told childhood stories,...
Hardy Thomas Davis, Jr.
Aug 14, 2019
Hardy Thomas Davis, Jr., 81, longtime resident of Ooltewah, passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2019. Hardy was a big Chevrolet man. He loved Nascar and drag racing. He is preceded in death by his parents Hardy and Mae Davis; brother Harold Davis; sisters Mildred Bowman, Evelyn Bowman, Jewell Brackett,Phyllis Johnson and Linda Buckner. Left behind to cherish his memory...
Wilma Katherine Hawkins
Aug 13, 2019
Wilma Katherine Hawkins, 88, of Cleveland passed away August 13, 2019. She was born in Benton, TN to the late Bertie Viola Bates and Flavis Bates. Wilma loved going to church, reading her Bible, sewing, cooking for her family and flower gardening. She also enjoyed spending time with her family and rocking the grand babies. She was Baptist by faith...
Clarance Couey
Aug 13, 2019
Eddie Couey, 37, passed away, Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at a local healthcare facility. He is survived by his mother, Diane Bazzell; sister, Renee Couey; nieces, Morgan LeBlanc and Ashley Ooten; aunt, Amanda Silvers; friend, Larry McCullough. Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 15, 2019 from 6-8 pm at Companion Funeral Home-Cleveland Chapel.
Stewart Reid Mcchesney, Jr.
Aug 11, 2019
Stewart R. McChesney, 81, went home to be with our Lord and Savior on Sunday, August 11, 2019, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Stewart was born in Oklahoma City, OK and moved to Casper, WY where he met his wife of 58 years, Dorothy. In his early years, Stewart was an avid snow skier and tried out for the...
Charles Wallace Stepp
Aug 10, 2019
Charles Wallace Stepp, 77, a resident of Niota, TN went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday August 10, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family. Charles was of the Pentecostal faith. He was born on February 20, 1942 a son of the late John & Kate Stepp. A native of Harlan, KY where he worked...
Elizabeth "Liz" Hannah Jackson
Aug 10, 2019
Elizabeth “Liz” Hannah Jackson, 63, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday afternoon, August 10, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Cleveland, TN on June 27, 1956 a daughter of the late Glen & Nona Hannah. Liz was a devoted and loving wife, mother,...
Edna M. Thomas Johnson Sewell
Aug 10, 2019
Edna M. Thomas Johnson Sewell, 94, a resident of Athens, TN passed away on Saturday morning, August 10, 2019 in an Etowah healthcare facility. She was born in Loudon, TN on June 3, 1925 a daughter of the late William Thomas and Dora Ward Thomas. Edna was retired from Thomas and Betts and former owner of Edna’s Drive In located...
Carolyn Sue Ashe
Aug 10, 2019
Carolyn Sue Ashe was born July 11, 1950 in Cleveland, Tennessee. She entered into the joys of eternity on August 10, 2019. Carolyn grew up at Waterville Baptist Church and loved singing in the youth choir. She was a graduate of Bradley Central High School (1968) and Tennessee Wesleyan College. Carolyn taught in the mathematics department at Cleveland High School...
J.R. Fales, Jr.
Aug 10, 2019
J. R. Fales Jr., January 14, 1980-August 10, 2019, will be deeply missed by his wife Kristie Putnam (Fales), his mother Dot Smith & family, his children Alexis & Jason Fales, Addison Buice & all of his friends. Sing beautifully with the angels my love.
Dorothy Ann Cole
Aug 10, 2019
Dorothy Ann Cole, 81, a resident of McMinn County passed away on Saturday morning, August 10, 2019 at River Grove Health & Rehab in Loudon, TN surrounded by her family. She was born on February 19, 1938 in Knox County a daughter of the late Smith P. Cole and Eula Hartman Cole. She moved to McMinn County in the early...
Darwin Charles Heisey
Aug 9, 2019
Darwin Charles Heisey, Jr., age 93, of the Brayton Community on Graysville Mountain, passed away Friday morning, August 9, 2019 at his home. He was born on March 24, 1926 in Hershey, PA to the late Darwin and Evelyn (Gates) Heisey. Darwin was also preceded in death by his baby brother Henry, his brother Paul and his sister Evelyn. Darwin...
