Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Cathy Gail Hughes
Jun 18, 2019
Cathy Gail Hughes, 62, a lifelong resident of Cleveland passed away June 18, 2019 at a local hospital.She was a loving homemaker, mother and grandmother who loved to cook, be outdoors and gardening. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Hughes; her parents, William and Margaret Henry; and a sister, Patricia Henry. Survivors include a son, Jeremy Hughes...
Paul Edward Medlin
Jun 17, 2019
Paul Edward Medlin, 73, long time resident of Cleveland passed away at his home on Monday, June 17, 2019. Paul was born to the late Carl and Margaret Green Medlin. He retired after 39 years of service with the Army National Guard. He also did Community Service with the Bradley County Sherriff’s Dept. and was a Security Guard at the...
Thomas "Tom" Taylor Sydnor
Jun 16, 2019
Thomas “Tom” Sydnor went to meet his Lord and Savior on Sunday, June 16, 2019, at Hospice of Chattanooga with loved ones by his side. He was born on Nov. 4, 1956, in Roanoke, Va., the son of Beverly Payne and Ann Gay Sydnor. He lived in Cleveland most of his life and worked in the Circulation Department of the...
Thomas Richard "Tom" Mccabe
Jun 16, 2019
Thomas Richard McCabe, 72, a longtime resident of Athens, TN passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2019 at Life Care of Athens. He was born on March 29, 1947 in Merced, CA a son of the late Nick & Juliana Bullock McCabe. In his younger years, he spent his time training horses and learning to operate heavy equipment while working...
Jim Price
Jun 16, 2019
Jim Price, 75 of Cleveland TN went home June 16, 2019 to be with his Father God on Father’s Day. He passed away peacefully at his home. He was born in Atlanta, GA on June 14, 1944. A member of Mt. Olive Ministries, he loved God and his church. Jim graduated from North GA Technical School in 1963 with a...
Howard D Talbott
Jun 16, 2019
Howard D. Talbott, 79, of Cleveland passed away Sunday, June 16, 2019 at his residence. He was born in Albany, KY to the late Charlie and Geneva Matthews Talbott. He proudly served in the United States Army and enjoyed traveling and listening to country music. He was a Christian by faith. Howard was preceded in death by his parents; his...
Bonnie Opal Honaker
Jun 16, 2019
Bonnie Opal Honaker, 85, a longtime resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2019 at Grace Healthcare of Decatur, TN. Bonnie was affiliated with the Church of God of Prophecy and was an avid church goer. Bonnie was an incredible mother, and her love for her children was rivaled by nothing else. She also liked to garden...
David Baker
Jun 15, 2019
David Baker, 58, a resident of Athens, TN passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2019 in a local hospital. He was born on October 27, 1960 a son of Robert & Erika Baker in Gowanda, NY. He is survived by his wife Laura, two children and numerous other extended family members and a host of friends. The family is planning...
Jimmy O. Patty
Jun 15, 2019
Jimmy O. Patty, 74, a resident of Sweetwater, TN passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2019. He is preceded in death by his parents Obed R. Patty Sr. and Martha Viola (Dailey) Patty, step son Dennis Murphy and sister Roberta Jean (Patty) Jones. He is survived by his wife of 42 years Ruby Patty, three daughters Kate Sloan (C.T.), Rachel...
Harold Joe Walker
Jun 15, 2019
Harold Joe Walker, 74, died surrounded by his loving family on June 15, 2019. Joe was the owner of Northgate Dental Laboratory with his devoted wife, Diane S. Walker, of 49 years of marriage. His children, Ms. Amy Walker, Mrs. Annette Brotton (Mike), Mr. Joe Walker, Jr. (Tracey), and Mr. Jason Walker will forever miss seeing him in his ballcap...
Shirley Jane Belles
Jun 14, 2019
Shirley Jane Belles, 92, a longtime resident of Rayburn, PA passed away on Friday, June 14, 2019 at her residence in Cleveland, TN. Shirley was a member of the Protestant Church in Rayburn, PA where she taught Sunday School for over 45 years. Shirley loved helping others and worked as a caregiver for over 20 years at Baunam Nursing Home....
David Clyde Suttles
Jun 14, 2019
David Clyde Suttles, 71, of Chattanooga, passed away on Friday, June 14, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde Suttles and Virginia Stewart Hadley. He is survived by his children, Julie (Alby) Saunders of Hixson, and Rob (Tiffany) Suttles of Nashville; his sister, Debbie Suttles Woody of Rockwood; and his grandchildren, Emma Saunders, Graham Suttles and Bennett...
Steve Winfred Nation
Jun 14, 2019
Steve W. Nation, 78, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2019 in a local hospital with his loving family by his side. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ollie and Robert Nation; brother, Robert Nation; sisters, Geraldine Eiseman and Judy Hays. Survived by his wife, Marilyn Nation; daughter, Alison (Allen) Pilkington; sons, Mark (Leslie) Nation and Chris Nation;...
Billy Edgar Blair
Jun 14, 2019
Billy Edgar Blair, 85 of Ooltewah/Apison community passed away on June 14, 2019 at his home. He was born July 9, 1933 to the late Floyd and Noel Blair. He was a hard worker and loved the outdoors. He was always busy working in the hay fields, cutting wood or gardening. In his earlier years he worked shoeing horses. Bill...
Richard Frank Medek
Jun 14, 2019
Richard Frank Medek, 70, of Cleveland passed away June 14, 2019 at his residence. He was born in Palisades Park, NJ and was a truck driver for over 30 years, retiring from LTD trucking. He was a beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather and was Lutheran by faith. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gustave and Roberta Medek. Survivors...
Boyd Alan Hutchings
Jun 14, 2019
Boyd Alan Hutchings, 58, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on June 14, 2019 at Hospice of Chattanooga after a long illness. He was born in Sparta, TN on October 11, 1960. Hutch was preceded in death by his father Boyd H. Hutchings. Survivors include his mother Betty Hutchings who lives at Morning Side in Cleveland and a sister...
Dorothy Ann Clayton Hawkins
Jun 14, 2019
Dorothy Ann Clayton Hawkins, 74, a resident of Cleveland went to be with her Lord one day after her birthday on June 14th, 2019. Dorothy was born on June 13th, 1945 by the late Robert Lee Smith and Betty Inez Smith. She lost a tough fought battle of pancreatic cancer with determination until the very end. Struggling to stay with...
Rhonda Sue "Susie" Presley
Jun 12, 2019
Rhonda Sue “Susie” Presley, 58, a lifelong resident of Sweetwater, TN passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2019 in Davidson County, TN. Susie was born in Sweetwater on September 24, 1960. She was an over the road truck driver. Susie will be remembered for “big heart” and her very caring spirit. She is preceded in death by her father Roy...
Mable "Bea" Fandrey
Jun 11, 2019
Mable “Bea” Fandrey, 73, of Cleveland passed away June 11, 2019. She was born in Hamletsburg, IL and had been a resident of Cleveland for the past 35 years coming from Illinois. Mable loved to read and crochet. She loved her children and grandchildren as well as her Lord and Savior. She was a member of Pine Hill Church of...
Jimmy Ray Franklin
Jun 9, 2019
Pastor Jimmy Ray Franklin, age 80, passed away on Pentecost Sunday, June 9, 2019 at home surrounded by his loving family. Pastor Franklin was born in Dunham, KY on June 30, 1938 to the late Martin Van Buren Franklin and Anna Florence Franklin. He was united in marriage to Wilma Maxine Green on September 16, 1966 in Cleveland, Tennessee. From...
