Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Jeannie Louise Walker
Jul 23, 2019
Jeannie L, Walker, 92, went home to be with her Lord Tuesday, July 23, 2019. She was born in Dayton, TN to the late Mack and Katherine Walker. Jeannie was saved when she was 24 and faithfully followed the Lord for the rest of her life. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her sisters, Ollie...
Peggy Imogene Humphreys
Jul 22, 2019
Peggy Imogene Humphreys, 82, a lifelong resident of McMinn County passed away on Monday morning, July 22, 2019 at the Starr Regional Health & Rehab in Etowah, TN. She was born here in Athens on July 5, 1937 a daughter of the late James Richard Walker and Ruth Franks Walker. She worked many years as an occupational health nurse at...
Emily June Hewitt
Jul 22, 2019
Emily June Hewitt, 40, a longtime resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Monday, July 22, 2019 at Vanderbuilt University Medial Center in Nashville, TN. Emily loved to decorate her house, sew, watch movies with her kids and being outdoors with her family. But most of all Emily loved her children. She will be dearly missed by all who knew...
Max Earl Clayton
Jul 22, 2019
Max Clayton, 85, of Cleveland passed away July 22, 2019. He was a veteran of the United States Navy and operated Max’s Amaco for over 40 years. He was a member of The Word Church and South Cleveland. Survivors include his son, Steve Clayton (Cynthia) and two grandchildren, Heather Clayton and Scott Clayton. The family will have a private memorial...
Willie Faye Chase
Jul 21, 2019
Willie Faye Chase, 80, a lifelong resident of Cleveland went to her Heavenly home on Sunday morning, July 21, 2019. She born in Cleveland on September 28, 1938, a daughter of the late Thomas & Margie Murray. She received her Associates Degree from Cleveland State Community College and served in various occupational capacities throughout her life. Willie was an active...
Dolores "Dee" Ann Cherry
Jul 21, 2019
Dolores “Dee" Ann Chambers Cherry, 57, of Cleveland, formerly of Chattanooga, passed away July 21, 2019 after a long illness. She was born September 10, 1961 to the late D. Frank Chambers, Sr., and her mother, Doris Chambers, of Cleveland. Dee leaves behind her daughter, Savannah Cherry; sister, Darlene Chambers Owen; brother, Frank Chambers, Jr.; nephew Les Neuhaus III; great...
Thomas Norman Brock
Jul 21, 2019
Thomas Norman Brock, 80, a resident of the Cleveland, TN area passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2019. He was of the Baptist faith. He is preceded in death by parents, William Edgar and Abbie Lesie (Lively) Brock; three brothers, John Burton “JB” Brock, William “Bill” Riley Brock and Lon Wallace Brock; six sisters, Rosie Davis, Mary Swafford, Evelyn Wade,...
Richard Lamar Goins
Jul 20, 2019
Richard Lamar Goins, 58, passed away Saturday, July 20th 2019. He was born November 17, 1960 in Cleveland, TN. Where he was also raised. He attended Bradley Central High School and he was a self-employed painter for 30 years. He was preceded in death by his baby brother Raymond Keith Goins, grandparents: James C.L. Goins, Bertie Goins Bennett, Sam and...
Joe Kenneth Forester
Jul 19, 2019
Joe Kenneth Forester, Sr, 74, passed away on Friday, July 19, 2019, at Memorial Hospital In Chattanooga, TN. He was born on August 13, 1944 to the late John G. Forester, Sr and Dorothy Forester. He attended Chattanooga Central High School and was of the Baptist faith. Joe was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather, he adored his children and...
Beverly Ann Queen
Jul 19, 2019
Beverly Ann Queen, 79, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Friday, July 19, 2019 at her home. She was born in Seward, Nebraska on July 4, 1940 a daughter of the late Merle Eikenhorst and Berniece Dixon. Beverly was a member of Cloverleaf Baptist Church. She enjoyed working puzzles, sewing, singing and spending time with her family....
Garvis Devoyd Branham
Jul 18, 2019
Garvis Devoyd Branham, 81, passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2019, surrounded by family and friends at his home. He was born on January 8, 1938, to the late Herbert and Leola Branham. He served his country in the U.S. Navy for two years. He loved to hunt, fish and trap, but above all, he was a family man who...
Mac Dale Evans
Jul 18, 2019
Mac Dale Evans, 56, of Ooltewah, TN passed away on July 18, 2019. He was born on October 2, 1962 to the late Floyd and Lorean Evans. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by four siblings: John Evans, twin sister Gale Evans, Phyllis McKee, and Regina Evans Rhodes. He leaves behind to cherish his memory two...
Johnnie Ruth Crump
Jul 18, 2019
Johnnie Ruth Anderson Crump, 89, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2019 at her home. Johnnie Ruth led a simple life and loved her family. She will be missed by all who knew her. She is preceded in death by her parents Ruby Walker Anderson and Floyd Anderson; brother Ed Anderson; sister Eunice Anderson Long;...
Sherry Kizziah
Jul 17, 2019
Sherry Kizziah, 49, native of North Carolina, went to be with her Lord on July 17, 2019, after a lengthly battle with cancer. She was born October 9, 1969 and a graduate of Ooltewah where she was a member of the marching band. Sherry was a loving daughter, sister and aunt and will be sadly missed by her family and...
Teresa Jean Cox
Jul 17, 2019
Teresa Jean Cox, 55, longtime resident of Cleveland, TN passed away at her home on Wednesday, July 17, 2019. She was born on July 8, 1964 in Elizabeth City, N.C. Teresa worked at Helping Hands as a caretaker for several years. Teresa was preceded in death by her father Carrol G. Powell. Left behind to cherish her memory is her...
Dana Lynne Work
Jul 17, 2019
On Wednesday afternoon, July 17, 2019, Dana Lynne Work stepped into the arms of Jesus after a tragic accident during a family vacation 5 days earlier. She was the daughter of Joe and Carlanna Gill, and the sister of Melanie Sharp, all of Cleveland. Dana was born in Crossett, Arkansas November 28, 1963. After meeting Jamison Work during their days...
Robert Allen Smith
Jul 15, 2019
Robert Allen Smith, 58, of Cleveland, TN passed away on July 15, 2019. He was born on June 30, 1961 to the late William and Darris Smith. He loved Mountain Dew and was loved by all who knew him. He leaves behind his step mother Rose Smith and three siblings. Robert also leaves behind a very special friend, Hope, and...
Edward Gary "E.G." Swindle
Jul 15, 2019
Edward Gary Swindle “E.G.”, 28, a lifelong resident of Old Fort passed away July 15, 2019. E.G. had a great sense of humor, was very funny and loved his family. His girls were his world. He was preceded in death by his father, Edward, L. Swindle. Survivors include his wife of 9 years, Gloria Swindle; mother, Robbin Swindle; daughters, Madison...
Sara Elizabeth Simons
Jul 14, 2019
Sara Elizabeth Simons, 34, a longtime resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2019 at her residence in Rossville, Ga. Sara was a graduate of Walker Valley High School and worked at Chubby’s BBQ in Chattanooga, TN. She loved country music and spending time with her two children. She also loved her sweet dog Bo. She had...
Robert Boggild
Jul 13, 2019
Robert Boggild (Bob) 96, of New Hope, TN, flew off into glory July 13, 2019. Bob served in the Army-Airforce and Army in WWII on the Manhattan Project with the Special Engineer Detachment in Oak Ridge and the Phillipines. He was an engineer, pilot, sailor, and inventor. Bob Held 21 Patents, the most well known being the Play-Doh Fun Factory...
