Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Frances Rutledge
Nov 11, 2024
Frances Ann (Jeffers) Rutledge, born in Battley Community, Oliver Springs, TN, she was the youngest of six children. Frances was preceded in death by mother, Hannah (Phillips) Reighns, father, Willard Eldredge Jeffers, brothers, Leon Jeffers, Robert Jeffers, Estel Jeffers, and Jerry Jeffers. She had one living brother, David (wife, Diane) Jeffers, niece, Michelle (Jeffers) Walker, great niece and nephew, Marissa...
Billie Davis
Nov 11, 2024
Billie Jean Davis, 91, of Cleveland, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 11, 2024, surrounded by her family.
She was born on February 19, 1933, in Cleveland. She was the daughter of William and Eula Mae Thompson Cartwright. She grew up in Mouse Creek Valley and loved to tell stories of the "good old days" in that area....
Paul "Ferg" Ferguson
Nov 11, 2024
Paul Edward "Ferg" Ferguson, 70, of Decatur, TN passed away November 11, 2024. Born November 17, 1953, son of the late Paul and Lou Etta Couch Ferguson.
A 1971 graduate of Meigs High School, Paul, best known as "Ferg", retired from Shaw Industries after 30 plus years of service. He was an exceptional mechanic, who spent many hours working on old...
Stephanie Hill
Nov 11, 2024
Stephanie Beth Hill, 54, a resident of Knoxville, TN, passed away Monday, November 11, 2024 in local hospital. She was the daughter of Rita (Nancy) Hill of Cleveland, TN and the late James Hill.
Stephanie is survived by her son, Connor James Atkinson and her life partner, Robert Lyness.
Stephanie was a graduate of University of Tennessee, Knoxville and Medical...
Willie Hagler
Nov 11, 2024
Willie Hagler, age 84, a resident of Madisonville, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Monday, November 11, 2024 at home. Willie was the son of the late J.D. and Mary (Lizzie) Hagler and was also preceded in death by his only sister Evelyn Hagler Ware. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Donna Griffith Hagler,...
Wallace (Wally) Seeley Pealer II
Nov 11, 2024
Wallace (Wally) Seeley Pealer II, 70, passed away on November 11, 2024, in Chattanooga, TN. Born on March 11, 1954, Wally was a devoted family man.
Wally spent his career at Elmira Pattern & Foundry, a family business, where he began as an employee and eventually took over as owner following his father's passing. His dedication to the family legacy was...
Tanya Givens
Nov 10, 2024
Tanya Denise Givens, 65 of Athens, passed away on November 10, 2024. She was born on October 12, 1959 in Fort Pierce, Florida to the late Earl Brinson and Janice Louise Barker.
Tanya was a Bank Teller, Accountant and worked in Customer Service. She enjoyed doing plastic canvas, bowling, crafts, collecting stamps and reading.
She is survived by her husband, James Junior...
Robert Lewis
Nov 9, 2024
Our beloved husband and father: Robert "Bobby" James Lewis passed away on November 9, 2024. He was married to Christina for 16 years and they have 2 sons, Nathan and Joseph. Robert (Bobby) enjoyed boating, collecting fans, and going on adventures with his boys. He had a successful career at Duke Energy as Manager of Transmission System Operations. He was...
Danny Rathbun
Nov 9, 2024
Dan Rathbun, 71, a resident of Cleveland, passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at his family residence. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, November 23, at The Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses at 3067 Spring Place Rd. SE Cleveland, TN 37323 at 4:00 pm.
You are invited to share a personal memory of Dan or your...
Mary Andre Burke Hutson
Nov 9, 2024
Mary Andre Burke Hutson, 73, of Signal Mountain passed away peacefully on Saturday, Nov 9 after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease. She was born in Chattanooga to Joseph L and Odell Barker Burke of Hixson, who were charter members of St. Jude Catholic Church and School. She was a 1969 graduate of Notre Dame High School, where she was...
Kenneth (Kent) Moore
Nov 8, 2024
Kenneth (Kent) Moore was born on August 23, 1952, in Detroit, MI to John and Salone Moore, who preceded him in death. He was the fourth oldest of 7 children. He grew up in Detroit, MI, and formed lasting memories with his family and friends. He was preceded in death by three siblings, John Moore Jr., Ronald Moore, and Barbara...
Timothy Pullin
Nov 8, 2024
Timothy Pullin, 57, passed away on November 8, 2024, in Chattanooga, TN. Timothy Pullin was born on July 8, 1967, in Atlanta, GA, to Jane Carroll Pullin. Timothy attended Bradley Central High School. He started his career in manufacturing and was a very hard worker for 39 years. Timothy was best known for his loving heart, willingness to help others,...
William Hindman
Nov 8, 2024
William Roger Hindman, 60, of Cleveland, TN passed away November 8, 2024, after a long battle with cancer. The son of Herb and Hazel Hindman, Roger was born May 18, 1964 in Bradley County. Roger spent many enjoyable days hiking, working the farm, and enjoying the outdoors. His love for the Lord and willingness to help anyone naturally caused people...
Joyce Casteel
Nov 8, 2024
Joyce Casteel, 81, of McMinn County went to be with the Lord on November 8, 2024.
She was a longtime member of Valley Road Baptist Church.
Preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Casteel; parents, James and Edith Blankenship; brothers, Jimmy Blankenship and Freddie Blankenship.
Survivors include her brothers, Eddie (Denise) Blankenship, Carroll Blankenship, Richard (Jane) Blankenship; sister, Patricia Smith;...
Sherry Brown
Nov 8, 2024
Sherry D. Brown, 58, of Cleveland, TN, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 8, 2024.
Sherry was preceded in death by her father, William Green; and her mother-in-law, Elizabeth Dotson.
She is survived by her devoted husband of 28 years, Michael Brown; her mother Marcia Towers; her step-son Kenny Brown; siblings Sonya Brabson, Shane Green,...
Cheryl Muller
Nov 7, 2024
Cheryl Ann Muller, 60, of Ocoee, Tn, walked into the arms of Jesus at her home Thursday, November 7, 2024. Cheryl is preceded in death by her grandparents, Della And William Campbell; Father; Monroe Fender; her brother Chris Hayni; her in-laws Earl And Barbara Bigham; and grandson Aaiden Bigham. She is survived by her devoted husband, Ralph Muller; parents David...
Bradley McWhorter
Nov 7, 2024
Bradley Steve McWhorter, 11, was born on December 27, 2012 in East Ridge, TN to Justin McWhorter and Theresa Moman. He entered heavenly rest on November 7, 2024. Bradley was a fifth grader at Taylor Elementary School where he loved being safety patrol, his teacher, and being with his friends.
Bradley was very energetic and creative; and he was great with...
James Spurgeon
Nov 7, 2024
James (Spunky) Leonard Spurgeon Jr., 63, of Sweetwater, Tennessee, passed away on November 7, 2024. He was born on December 15, 1960 in Sweetwater to James and Ellen (Holder) Spurgeon Sr. He was a truck driver and liked to be referred to as a "Driving Specialist".
He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. He was type of person who was always...
Gilbert Hayes
Nov 6, 2024
Gilbert Glenn Hayes, 89 of Englewood, TN formerly of Saline, MI passed away peacefully on November 6, 2024 at his home in the care of Hearth Hospice and surrounded by loving family and his dog Winston, after his battle with cancer.
He was born in Inkster, MI to parents, John William Hayes and Amanda (Smith) Hayes who preceded him in...
Charles Bishop
Nov 6, 2024
Charles Edwin Bishop, Jr. 71, passed to his rest on November 6, 2024.
For 51 years he was the wind beneath the wings of his wife, Krystal Bishop. Devoted father to Kari El Mettalli and loving grandfather of his 6 grandchildren: Elise, Nathan, Joey, Adam, Aya, and Mariam.
Charles found fulfillment in his career as a general contractor, earning an MBA later...
