Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Jesse Clinton Hipps
Jun 27, 2019
Jesse Clinton Hipps, 73, a lifetime resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2019 at his residence in Cleveland, TN. J.C. was a member of Community Hall Church of God where he was a minister for many years. He loved to go fishing, hunting, golfing and just being in the outdoors in general. Most of all J.C....
Lester Lee Martin
Jun 27, 2019
Lester Lee Martin, 64, a lifelong resident of Cleveland passed away June 27, 2019. He enjoyed fishing, camping and going to old car shows. Lester was preceded in death by his parents, James and Frances Martin; a son, Steven Martin; and a sister, Martha Lou Forrester. Survivors include his brother, Charlie Martin; sisters, Minnie Jeffers (Dave), Wanda Baxter (Kenneth) and...
Clydia Ann Hood Van Wagner
Jun 26, 2019
Clydia Ann Hood Van Wagner, 84, died Wednesday, June 26th, 2019, peacefully at her home in Cleveland, TN, surrounded by loving family. She was born in South Pittsburg, TN to Claire Lucille (Tate) Hood and John Wilson Hood. She was preceded in death by her parents, two husbands, James C. Collins and Elmer A. Van Wagner, III, and brother-in-law, Bill...
Charline Nalley
Jun 26, 2019
Charline Nalley, 64, of Chattanooga passed away June 26, 2019. She was a lifelong resident of Chattanooga and enjoyed taking care of animals. She also loved cooking, shopping, arts and crafts and decorating. She attended Grace Avenue Bapstist Church. Charline was preceded in death by her parents, Harlis and Mandy Colbaugh; first husband and the father of her children, Edger...
Sandra Jo Johnson
Jun 26, 2019
Sandra Jo Johnson, 66, of Cleveland passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2019 in a Sweetwater hospital. Sandra was preceded in death by her parents, James Johnson and Uless and Virginia Self, sister, Connie Mantooth, and brothers: Howard Johnson, Jackie Self, Tipton Self. She is survived by her ex-husband, Alvin Johnson, children: Virginia Redmon (Albert) and Kenneth Johnson, grandchildren: Mary...
Hazel "Marie" Sandlan
Jun 26, 2019
Hazel “Marie” Sandlan, 78, of Cleveland passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2019. She was born in Madison Wisconsin and had been a resident of Cleveland for the past 47 years. Spending time with her children and friends was her joy in life. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leon and Margaret Anderson and three brothers, Homer, Melvin, and...
Robert Merrill Hightower
Jun 26, 2019
Robert Merrill Hightower, 79, longtime resident of Georgetown, Tn, passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga. In his early years Robert served two years in the U.S. Army, after which he went on to work for Lockheed Martin for over 40 years. He loved wood working, traveling, saltwater fishing and football. He was a...
Sandra Lee Epperson
Jun 25, 2019
Sandra Lee Epperson Penergrass, 61 of Etowah TN died at her home Tuesday morning 6/25/2019 after a long battle with diabetes. She is of the Baptist faith and is proceeded in death by her father Raymond Epperson SR and sister Juli Ann Jones. Sandra is survived by her husband Lee Pendergrass mother Geraldine Epperson and siblings Chris Epperson his wife...
Terina Lange Cooley
Jun 24, 2019
Terina Cooley, 53, of Cleveland went to be with her Lord and Savior Monday, June 24, 2019, following an extended illness. She was a lifelong resident of Cleveland who loved her family and living life to its fullest. She enjoyed motorcycle riding and kayaking. She was a member of the Heritage Fellowship Church of God in Cleveland. Terina is survived...
Juan Jose Vega
Jun 24, 2019
Juan Jose Vega went to be with the lord on 6-24-19. He leaves behind his loving wife; Margarita De Larosa; sons Victor De Larosa and John Vega; grandchildren, Jackson De Larosa, Gio Vega and Emily Vega. At the request of the family a private service will be held. You are invited to share a personal memory of Juan or your...
Ronnie Day Crouch
Jun 24, 2019
Ronnie Day Crouch, 63, of Cleveland passed away Monday, June 24, 2019 at his residence following an extended illness. He was born in Chattanooga and lived his life in Ooltewah and Cleveland. He was a big sports fan and enjoyed the outdoors. Building and carpentry was his passion. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Elizabeth Crouch;...
Douglas B. "Doug" Works
Jun 23, 2019
Douglas B. Works, 57, went to his heavenly home on Sunday, June 23, 2019. Doug was the owner and operator of D&K Auto Repair for over 20 years. He was a well known mechanic in the area. Doug loved his Lord and Savior, he loved his family and dirt track racing. He was of the Baptist faith. Doug is proceeded...
John Wayne Bell
Jun 23, 2019
John Wayne Bell, 79, of Cleveland passed away Sunday, June 23, 2019. He was born in Goodlettsville, TN and had been a resident of Cleveland for the past 13 years coming from Virginia. He enjoyed playing computer games and feeding cats. He proudly served in the United States Navy in the mid 1960’s. John was Methodist by faith. He was...
Wilma Jean Gatlin
Jun 21, 2019
Wilma Jean Gatlin, 60, of Cleveland, TN passed away on June 21, 2019. She was born on January 4, 1959 to the late Paul and Gladys Clowers. Wilma was a lifelong resident of this area. In addition to her mother and father, she is preceded in death by her brother Paul Dewayne Clowers. She leaves behind to cherish her memory...
Glen Westcot Whiting
Jun 20, 2019
Glen Westcot Whiting, 59, a resident of Athens, TN passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2019 at his home. He was born on March 5, 1960 in Milwaukee, WI. Glen was employed with Walgreens. He is preceded in death by his mother Judith MacDonald Whiting. Glen leaves behind to cherish his memory three children Nicholas Whiting, Chris Whiting and Theresa...
Ruby Joan Moore
Jun 20, 2019
Ruby Joan Moore, aka “Miss Jo” and her favorite title “Nana”, 80, of Cleveland, went to be with Jesus Thursday, June 20, 2019, at Bradley Healthcare in Cleveland, Tennessee surrounded by family and friends. She was the daughter of the late Minnie Brown and was retired from Bradley Memorial Hospital. Before working at the hospital, she was a hairdresser most...
Ruby Mae Lynn
Jun 19, 2019
Ruby Mae Lynn, 91 of the Prospect Community passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at Tennova after a brief illness. She was born to the late Lee and Hattie Murray Swaggerty. Ruby enjoyed spending time on her porch swing listening to the birds singing. She and her Special Companion Bill Ellis loved attending the Senior Center while taking part...
Margie Chambers
Jun 18, 2019
Margie Inez Chambers, 66, a lifetime resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at Tennova Healthcare in Cleveland, TN. Margie was a kind hearted person who saw the beauty in everyone. Her sons and grandson were her whole life. Margie was loved by all who knew her and will be dearly missed. She is preceded in...
Delilah Kay Booker
Jun 18, 2019
Delilah Kay Booker, 65, a longtime resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 in Decatur, TN. Kay loved spending time with her family, friends, listening to music, quilting, praising the Lord, gardening, boating and living life to the fullest. She was preceded in death by her parents Hub and Kate Garner. Kay leaves behind to cherish...
William Issac Walker
Jun 18, 2019
William Walker “Willie”, 64, of Cleveland passed away June 18, 2019. He was born in Ootlewah and had been a resident of Cleveland for the past 10 years. He enjoyed fishing and was Church of God by faith. He was preceded in death by his parents, David and Margaret Walker and an infant brother. Survivors include his loving wife of...
