Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
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...
Helen June Wilson
Jul 13, 2019
Helen June Wilson, 75, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Saturday morning, July 13, 2019 at her home. She was born on March 1, 1944 in Tellico Plains, TN a daughter of the Carroll & Blanche White. Helen Loved flower gardening, being outdoors, dancing, sing and playing her guitar and spending time with her family. She will forever...
Ernest Tipton Davis
Jul 13, 2019
Ernest Tipton Davis, 86, a lifelong resident of the McDonald, TN area passed away on Saturday night, July 13, 2019. He was born in Lakeview, Georgia on November 12, 1932 a son of the late Hugh & Emily Davis. He was of the Christian faith. Ernest was retired from the Bendix Corporation. He was a simple man who enjoyed spending...
Michael Keith Crumley
Jul 11, 2019
Michael Keith Crumley, 48, of Cleveland, TN, passed away on July 11, 2019 at Tennova Hospital. Keith was a 1989 graduate of Bradley Central High School and was a well known electrician in Cleveland. Keith had a loving heart and would help anyone in need. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Alvin Crumley, Sr. He is survived...
Anthony "Tony" Henry
Jul 11, 2019
Anthony Tyrone “Tony” Henry, 53, passed away Thursday, July 11, 2019 surrounded by his family and friends after a long battle with cancer. A life-long resident of Athens, TN, Tony served in the Army for several years. He was employed many years with Collins & Aikman Manufacturing and then at Heil Trailer. Tony was an avid sports fan and loved...
Ronald Jack Bishop
Jul 11, 2019
Ronald Jack Bishop “Ronnie”, 69, of Cleveland passed away July 11, 2019 at his residence. He was a lifelong resident of Cleveland who enjoyed camping, traveling, and the beach. Ronald proudly served in the United States Army National Guard for 6 years. He was the founder of Bishop Insurance and he was founder and pastor of Trinity Chapel since 1988....
Dorothy Ann Suits
Jul 10, 2019
Dorothy Ann Suits, 78, of Cleveland passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2019. She was born in Apison to the late Joseph and Rena Rogers. She loved to travel, paint, and church activities, especially benevolence. Her passion was teaching. She taught kindergarten for more than 25 years. She was an avid collector of antique things, and she enjoyed spending time with...
Frances Giovannetti
Jul 10, 2019
¬¬¬¬Francis Giovannetti, beloved mother and grandmother, a long-time resident of Hastings-on-Hudson, New York and more recently of Cleveland, Tennessee, went to the Lord July 10, after a long illness in hospice. She was 88. Born on December 5, 1930, Frances was the daughter of the late Andrea and Francis Perez. She was sent to live with her Aunt Theresa and...
Dorothy Faye Beard
Jul 9, 2019
Dorothy Beard, 91 of Cleveland, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord on July 9, 2019. Dorothy was born on November 7, 1927 in Malden, MO to Arthur and Hattie Cox. Dorothy was raised and lived in Flint, Michigan most of her life. She was an active member of the West Flint Church of God, where she sang in...
Ralph Oliver Pulliam
Jul 9, 2019
Ralph Oliver Pulliam, 82, a resident of Ten Mile, TN and formerly of Cleveland, TN passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at UT Medical Center. He was born on February 17, 1937 a son of the late Lester and Georgia Pulliam. Ralph was born and raised in Cleveland, TN where he was married and he and his wife raised...
John Wayne King
Jul 9, 2019
John Wayne King, 60, a resident of Decatur, TN and formally of Athens, TN passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at his home. He was born in Athens, TN on March 10, 1959 a son of the late Rob & Addie King. Wayne was of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed hunting and fishing in his spare time. In addition...
Robert "Larry" Harris
Jul 8, 2019
Larry Harris, 69, of Ooltewah passed away Monday, July 8, 2019 at his residence. He was a lifelong resident of Ooltewah who loved fishing and Atlanta Braves Baseball. Larry was a very gifted musician and singer and played in the Rust Bucket Band and with the Freedom Gospel Group. He was a member of Calvary Life Fellowship Church. He was...
Carolyn Ann Ruth "Sis" Shannon
Jul 6, 2019
Carolyn Ann Ruth “Sis” Shannon, 56, a resident of Birchwood, TN passed away on Saturday morning, July 6, 2019 at her home. She was born in Cleveland, TN on April 11, 1963 a daughter of the late George “Cotton” Myers and Sue Pendergrass Myers. Sis was of the Baptist faith. She loved to garden, take photos and reading. Sis was...
Esther "Pearl" Hill
Jul 6, 2019
Esther “Pearl” Hill, 73, of Cleveland, TN passed away on July 6, 2019. She was born on April 5, 1946 to the late R.C. and Pearl Cartwright. Pearl was a lifelong resident of Cleveland and she was of the Baptist Faith. Pearl graduated from Baptist Hospital Nursing School in Knoxville and carried on her career as a nurse for 41...
Joy Dianna Delay
Jul 6, 2019
Joy Dianna DeLay, 60, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2019 in a Nashville, TN hospital. She was born on July 13, 1958 a daughter of the late James & Faye DeLay. She was a member of All Nations Church of God. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by one...
Eric Steiman
Jul 6, 2019
Inheritance These old leather gloves belonged to my father. They feel like his hands turned inside- out. When I lose them, riding down the highway, I wonder what shape my hands will take tomorrow. -Jared Eric Steiman, 54, passed away on Saturday, July 6th. He is survived by his former wife, Stephanie, their four children, Jared (Alondra), Benjamin, Zachary, and...
William Ross "Bill" Huckabey
Jul 5, 2019
William Ross “Bill” Huckabey, 64, a lifelong resident of Athens, TN passed away on Friday morning, July 5, 2019 at his home. He was born on April 26, 1955 a son of the late Ray & Clara Huckabey. Bill was of the Baptist faith and a member of Stephensville Baptist Church. He was retired from the City of Athens after...
Sherry J. Lawson
Jul 5, 2019
Sherry J. Lawson, 67, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Friday, July 5, 2019. She was born on July 3, 1952 a daughter of the late Joseph & Lois Browder. She was a former employee of Bradley Healthcare, in which she loved the patients she cared for. Sherry also loved her dogs. In addition to her parents, she...
Edward Thomas Raines, Sr.
Jul 5, 2019
Edward Thomas Raines, Sr., 65, a longtime resident of Hixson, TN passed away on Friday, July 5, 2019 at his residence in Hixson, TN. Eddie was a faithful member of Delashmitt Road Baptist Church for many years. He worked at Eastside Utility District in Chattanooga for over 34 and a half years. Eddie was a motorcycle enthusiast and road the...
Richard Edward Howard
Jul 4, 2019
Richard E. "Trick" Howard, 62, of Lafayette, GA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 4, 2019 at home with his wife. He was a nature lover, wood worker, eagle scout, huge caving enthusiast and a great friend to many. Loved by everyone and will be deeply missed. He is survived by his wife, Kathy Howard; father, Robert E. Howard; brothers,...
