Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Gary Scott Lowe
May 13, 2019
Gary Scott Lowe, 50, of Cleveland passed away May 13, 2019 at his residence. He was born in Etowah and had been a resident of Cleveland for the past 10 years coming from Polk County, TN. He enjoyed camping, fishing and spending time with his grandchildren. He was of the Baptist faith. Gary is survived by his wife of 9...
Richard Leroy Jerger
May 12, 2019
Richard Leroy Jerger, Sr., 65, of Cleveland passed away May 12, 2019 at his residence. He was born in Mansfield, Ohio and had been a resident of Cleveland for the past 50 years coming from Ohio. He enjoyed reading, especially Stephen King novels and riding motorcycles. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Ruth Jerger; and the...
Robert Kyle Powell
May 10, 2019
Robert Kyle Powell Jr. 64, of Rossville, GA went to be with our Lord and Savior on Friday, May 10, 2019. He was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Kyle Sr. and Norma Jean Powell. Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Patty Headrick Powell; son, Kevin Powell (Daphne); 3 grandchildren, Jordyn Underwood...
Harold Donald Vassey
May 10, 2019
Harold Donald Vassey, 84, of Cleveland, TN passed away on May 10, 2019. He was born on August 20, 1934 to the late Harold David Vassey and Jewell Swafford Vassey. Don was a lifelong resident of this area and he was a member of Candies Creek Baptist Church. Don founded Vassey Lawn and Garden in 1969 and they just celebrated...
Sandra P. Brock
May 10, 2019
Sandra P. Brock, 74, a longtime resident of Cleveland, TN went to her Heavenly Home on Friday morning, May 10, 2019 after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s. She was member of Westwood Baptist Church. Sandra was a graduate of Tyner High School, loved reading, flower gardening, going on picnics and above all spending time with her family. She...
Charles Edward Miller
May 10, 2019
Charles Edward Miller was born July 9, 1964, on his parents’ wedding anniversary, in Peekskill, New York. As a young man, his sense of duty and work ethic brought him first to the Air Force, where he studied engineering. After exiting military service, his professional career was spent largely in the automotive and manufacturing industries. Charles earned a Master's of...
Rev. James Jackson Lance
May 10, 2019
Rev. James Jackson Lance, 79, a longtime resident of the Chattanooga area, passed away on Friday, May 10, 2019 at his residence surrounded by loved ones. James worked for 27 years at Chattanooga Glass Co. He then went on to spend 13 years working for the City of Chattanooga Public Works Department. James also spent 38 years serving the lord...
Nathan Alexander Jones
May 10, 2019
Nathan Alexander Jones, 31, passed away Friday, May 10, 2019. He loved his family and, he loved gaming, was a huge fan of Insane Clown Posse, big TN Vols fan, and huge horror movie fan. He would do anything for anyone and was loved by everyone who knew him and worked with him. Nathan is preceded in death by his...
Ronald Eugene Watson
May 9, 2019
Ronald Eugene Watson, born on January 20th, 1952, died at his home on May 9th, 2019. He was born and raised in Evensville, Tennessee. He is preceded in death by his twin daughters Cheryl and Carrie Watson; Father Edwin Watson; mother Gladys (Calbaugh) Watson; nephew Billy Scott Webb. Ronnie leaves behind his loving wife Anita Watson; Son, Jared Watson; Daughters,...
Arlene Morgan
May 9, 2019
Arlene "Mamaw" Morgan, 69, of Old Fort went to be with our Lord Thursday, May 9, 2019 at her home surrounded by her loving family following an extended illness. She was born in Tellico Plains, Tennessee and had been a resident of Old Fort and Conasauga for many years. Arlene was preceded in death by her father, Roy Harrison; husband...
Alfred "Al" R Noel
May 9, 2019
Alfred “Al” R. Noel, 83, of Charleston went to be with our Lord Thursday, May 9, 2019 at home surrounded by his loving family following an extended illness. He was born in Bowling Green, Virginia and had been a resident of Charleston for the past 41 years coming from Virginia. He retired from Westvaco after 39 years of service. Al...
Linda Joan Arden
May 9, 2019
Linda Joan Phillips Arden of Niota, Tennessee, age 75, went home May 9, 2019, surrounded by her family. She was born August 16, 1943, in Sweetwater, Tennessee, to the late Jack and Cora Lee Schrimsher Phillips. She was a member of Murray’s Baptist Church and attended Cedar Valley Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Reverend Bobby...
Albert Aaron Scealf
May 8, 2019
Albert Scealf, 66, of Chattanooga passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at Hospice of Chattanooga Care Center. He was a life-long resident of Chattanooga who loved to fish play the guitar and sing gospel music. He sang with, “Living Right Trio” and was a Baptist by faith attending Jones Memorial Baptist Church in Rossville. Albert was preceded in death by...
Gwenelle M. Brazier
May 8, 2019
Gwenelle M. Brazier, 83, of Chattanooga, TN passed away on May 8, 2019. She was born on May 12, 1935 to the late Dewey McWhorter and Callie Mae McWhorter. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Roy Scott Brazier, son Anthony Ray Brazier, and brother Euezelle McWhorter. She leaves behind to cherish her memory...
Vera H. Kinches
May 8, 2019
Vera H. Kinches, age 90, of Cleveland, TN passed suddenly from this life to her eternal home in Heaven on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga, TN. She was born in Knoxville, TN to the late John H. & Edna E. Henson. She and her family moved from Knoxville to Cleveland, OH when she was 16. That...
Heather Christine Gillespie
May 7, 2019
Heather Christine Gillespie, 63 of Soddy Daisy, passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2019 peacefully at her home. She attended Christway Church in Ooltewah. Heather lived a life of service to her community. She was involved with local charities such as the Chattanooga Food Bank and Community Kitchen. She was a co-founder of Southern Style Great Dane Rescue, a non profit...
Isaac Michael Rothfolk
May 7, 2019
Isaac Michael Rothfolk became a heavenly angel on May 7, 2019. He is survived by his parents Andrew and Lynn Dee Rothfolk; sister, Angely Rothfolk; grandparents, Kathy Walker, Bill Rothfolk; Maternal grandparents Teresa Dee Murray; Aunts Brittany Rothfolk, Kristin Murray, Blair Murray; cousin, Jazlyn Murray, several aunts, uncles and cousins that loved him very much.
Barbara Underwood Withrow
May 6, 2019
Barbara Underwood Withrow, 77, of Charleston, passed away Monday, May 6, 2019 at a local hospital. She retired from Bradley Hospital after 30 years of service where she was an LPN. Barbara was of the Church of God faith. She was preceded in death by her parents, the Reverend James L. Underwood and Lonnie Mae Gainous Underwood; daughter Zandra Withrow...
Eddie Dean Thomas
May 5, 2019
Eddie Dean Thomas, 68 passed away Sunday May 5, 2019 in a Chattanooga Hospital. Eddie was a life-long resident of Cleveland, TN. and the son of the late Maynard and Elsie Thomas. He retired from Georgia Pacific and was a member of Lakeview Community Church. Eddie loved to spend his time fishing and spending time with his family. In addition...
Robert Reynolds
May 5, 2019
Bro. Robert Reynolds moved to his new home on high Sunday May 5, 2019 at 1:00am. He was a Veteran of the United States Army and served his country with dignity. He was a long time employee of the State of Michigan, McComb County, where he served as a Youth and Family Counselor. Bro. Robert has been an ordained Bishop...
