Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Linda Lou Mathews
Apr 27, 2019
Linda Lou Mathews, 80, of Cleveland, TN passed away on April 27, 2019. She was born on March 12, 1939 to the late William (Bill) and Agnes Withrow. Linda was a lifelong resident of Bradley County and active member of Mt. Olive Church of God. She was a sports fan who especially loved the Bradley Bears and Bearettes. Linda had...
Margaret Ethel Gable
Apr 26, 2019
Margaret “Nannie” Gable passed away on Friday, April 26, 2019 surrounded by her loving daughter Leesa Gable Corum, son in law Eddie Corum, grandson Dru Gable and fiancé Tryston Nolan. She was born September 8, 1929 in Loudon, TN. She spent her lifetime in the Niota, TN area. She was of the Baptist faith. She is preceded in death by...
Faith Rhena Bowman
Apr 26, 2019
Faith Rhena Bowman, 58, a resident of Chattanooga, TN passed away peacefully at memorial hospital surrounded by family on Friday, April 26, 2019. Her smile was infectious. She was a licensed life insurance agent. Faith was dearly loved and will be deeply missed by all who knew her. She is preceded in death by her mother, Ruby Hall and father,...
Cody Ray King
Apr 25, 2019
Cody Ray King, 22, of Decatur TN, passed away Thursday April 25, 2019. He was born on June 2, 1996 at UT hospital in Knoxville TN and was raised and resided in Decatur TN. Cody enjoyed working on cars and loved his precious dogs. Cody precedes in death by his mother, Celena Pauline Morrow; uncle, Jason Parker Morrow; grandmother, Sandy...
Jeffery Wade King
Apr 25, 2019
Jeffery King, 46, passed away April 25, 2019 at a local hospital. He loved fishing and working with his hands. Jeffery is preceded in death by his parents, Johnny W. and Betty King; brother, Johnny W.E. King; grandparents, Willey and Ethel Shannon, Bill and Lizzy Mae King; nephew, Robert Eathan Lee Schaal. He leaves behind to cherish his memory two...
Lyle B. Gassman
Apr 25, 2019
Lyle B. Gassman, 84, of Birchwood, TN, died peacefully in his sleep after a brief illness on Thursday, April 25, 2019. Lyle was born on October 17, 1934, in Beulah, MI, to Bion and Caroline Merillat Gassman. After graduating from Benzonia High School he enlisted in the Marine Corps and served in Korea during the Korean War. Lyle retired from...
Deretha Faye Vogus
Apr 25, 2019
Deretha Faye Vogus, 50, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2019 at her home. Deretha loved crocheting, camping, fishing, and most of all caring for her dogs. She was dearly loved and will be missed by all who knew her. She is preceded in death by her parents, Charles Elvin Moses and Myrtle Etta Chilton....
Donnie Michael Couch
Apr 24, 2019
In Loving Memory of Donnie Michael Couch, 59, who passed away on April 24, 2019. He was born on August 13, 1959. He is preceded in death by his father Wilber Couch and brother Sam Couch. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his mother Opal Couch of McDonald, TN; spouse Jori Lynn Couch; son Jaden Michael Couch; brothers Billy...
Lois Dean Browder
Apr 24, 2019
Lois Osment Browder, lifelong resident of Cleveland passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2019. She is preceded in death by her parents, Nathan Oliver Osment and Grace Scoggins Osment; husband, Joseph Browder; siblings, Melvin (Alberta) Osment, Clyde (Dorthy) Osment, Lillan (Web) Ratcliff, Geneva (Rufus) Finnell; granddaughter, Kristy Lawson. She is survived by two daughters, Kaye (Jim) Buckner, Sherry (Ronnie) Lawson; grandchildren,...
Jerry Willard Allen
Apr 23, 2019
Jerry Willard Allen of Knoxville, Tennessee entered heaven peacefully on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at the age of 76. He treated all with kindness and never met a stranger. He was a huge Vols fan, loved watching westerns and having his morning coffee. Jerry was born on November 18, 1942 in Sparta, Tennessee. He graduated from White County High School...
Kristina Annette Calvert-Sherman
Apr 23, 2019
Kristina Sherman Calvert, 43, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at her home surrounded by family. Kristina loved spending time with her children, going to parks, singing, riding around listening to music, and going to the mountains, her world was her children. Kristina is preceded in death by her father, Michael Calvert Sr. She leaves...
Janet Henry Mccoin
Apr 23, 2019
Janet Henry Mccoin was born January 1st, 1963 passed away April 23rd, 2019. Jan loved family friends and life she attended Ooltewah High school she worked various companies with Brach candy company and Team Concepts being the longest...Jan was a great mother, wife, and you could not have asked for a better friend we will love and miss her always....
Vincent Howard Vantiegham
Apr 23, 2019
Vincent Howard Vantiegham, 44, of Ooltewah, TN passed away at his home surrounded by family on Tuesday, April 23, 2019. He was born in Grosse Point, MI. A graduate of Ooltewah high school, Vincent retired from International Fire Protection and was a member of the Sprinkler Local 669 Union. He enjoyed working on his cabin, riding razors and camping. Vince...
John "Chunky" Quincy Young
Apr 22, 2019
John “Chunky” Quincy Young, 80, a longtime resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away on April 22, 2019 at his home in Cleveland, TN surrounded by his family. John worked for Hall Chevrolet for over 40 years before his retirement. John was a loving husband, father, and grandfather and he loved nothing more than to spend time with his family especially...
Mary Kathryn Cunnyngham
Apr 22, 2019
Mary Kathryn Cunnyngham, 93, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, April 22, 2019 at her home. She was dearly loved and will be deeply missed by all who knew her. She is preceded in death by husband, Ross Higdon Cunnyngham; parents, Charles W. and Ursa Robinson McReynolds; sister, Charlotte “Peachie” Edwards; brother, Elwood...
Michael Keith Wilbanks Jr
Apr 22, 2019
Michael “Keith” Wilbanks Jr, 33, of Ringgold, GA formerly of Cleveland, TN passed away Monday, April 22, 2019 at his home. Keith was an Avid University of Tennessee Football fan, having watched them ever since he was 3 years old. He also loved to watch WWE wrestling and loved his K9 companion, Rambo. He was dearly loved and will be...
Oren Paul Falke Jr.
Apr 20, 2019
Oren Paul Falke Jr., 62, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away April 20, 2019 surrounded by family. Paul loved the Lord and was a loving husband, dad, papaw, and brother. He coached Little League Baseball, was involved in Boy Scouts, taught children’s church for several years and was heavily involved in his son’s and grandsons activities. He was employed...
James Torrey Smitty
Apr 20, 2019
James “Tbone” Torrey Smitty, 57, of Cleveland, TN passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2019. James Enjoyed time out on the water fishing, camping, and playing the harmonica. He also had a passion for drawing. He was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He is preceded in death by his parents, Bill Smitty and...
Nancy Elaine Dawkins
Apr 20, 2019
Nancy Elaine Dawkins, 62, a resident of Chatsworth, GA passed away April 20, 2019 surrounded by family. She loved spending time with her family and two dogs. Nancy is preceded in death by her father, Tom Smith; step mother, Imogene Smith; mother, Carol White Gates; and step-father, Ed Gates. She leaves behind to cherish her memory her loving husband, Randell...
Dannie Leroy "Sawgrass" Decker
Apr 19, 2019
Dannie Leroy (Sawgrass) Decker, 50, longtime resident of Old Fort, TN passed away on Friday, April 19, 2019 at his residence in Old Fort, TN. Dannie loved the outdoors, and spent most of his time either riding his motorcycle or out on the river fishing. Dannie was a hard worker, loyal friend, loving brother, son, husband and grandfather. He will...
