Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Anna Jean Stratton
Apr 12, 2019
Anna "Jean" Stratton, 93 passed on Friday April 12, 2019 peacefully in her home in Cleveland. She was the daughter of Albert and Maude Toomey of Etowah. After moving to Cleveland when she was 20 she worked for the Cleveland City School System for 42 years in the Central Office. She was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church...
William Michael Mcharge
Apr 12, 2019
William Michael McHarge, 64, a longtime resident of the Chattanooga area passed away on Friday, April 12, 2019 at his home in Hixson, Tn. William loved football and played all the way through his college years at UTC. William was a kind hearted person and loved his family more than anything including his dog Cody. He was a devout Christian...
Mary "Jean" Jeanette Skelton
Apr 12, 2019
Mary “Jean” Jeanette Skelton, 88, a lifelong resident of Chattanooga, TN passed away Friday, April 12, 2019 at her home surrounded by loved ones. She was a loving and caring woman who took care of a number great nieces and nephews. She loved gardening, and sewing, but most of all she was a devoted caretaker. She was dearly loved and...
Shelia Sue Guffey
Apr 10, 2019
Shelia Sue guffey, 54, of Cleveland, TN went home to be with the Lord on April 10, 2019 She was welcomed with open arms by her father and mother, Dave and Shirley Shamblin of Charleston, TN. She left behind her husband, John Dwain Guffey; children, Miranda Lee Guffey and Jeffery Dwain Guffey. she will be dearly missed by her grandchildren,...
Wanda Faye Watt
Apr 9, 2019
Wanda Faye Watt, 64, of Calhoun, TN passed into Heaven on April 9, 2019. She was preceded in death by her father and mother Bill Carter Jr and Ellen Carter. She is survived by her sisters and brothers-in-laws Kathy & James Sneed, Jane & Kenny LaPointe and Mitzi & Travis Newberry, special nieces and nephews Abigail, Rachel Micah, Mikylah &...
Roscoe "Butch" Fortner
Apr 9, 2019
Roscoe “Butch” Fortner, 75, a resident of Philadelphia, TN died peacefully at his home. He was born and originally from Huntington, WV. He was born on February 20, 1944 a son of the late Thomas and Millie Fortner. Butch was an honorably discharged veteran of the U. S. Army. He was known for always joking and trying to make people...
Thomas Aden Ensley
Apr 7, 2019
Thomas Aden Ensley, 74, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away Sunday, April 7, 2019 at his home surrounded by loved ones. Thomas worked as a medical technologist before being disabled. He loved reading, playing pool, and was very interested in astronomy. He was always wanting to learn new things. Thomas served his country proudly in the U.S Navy. He...
Mitchell Dale Meeks
Apr 7, 2019
Mitchell Dale Meeks, 65, a lifetime resident of Cleveland, Tn passed away on April 7, 2019 at Kindred Hospital in Chattanooga, Tn. Mitchell served his country in the U.S Army. He was an avid guitar player and enjoyed working on cars especially Mustangs. He loved to be outside in nature and cooking for his family. Most of all Mitchell was...
Wendell Earl Baltimore Jr.
Apr 7, 2019
Wendell Earl Baltimore Jr, 57, passed away Sunday, April 7, 2019 at his home surrounded by loved ones. Wendell worked for a number of years as a plumber, handyman, and carpet installer, he also proudly served as a U.S. Navy Veteran in his younger years. Wendell loved woodworking as well as Harley Davidson motorcycles. He was dearly loved and will...
Joe Glenn Godfrey
Apr 6, 2019
Joe Glenn Godfrey, 70, of Cleveland, TN passed away on April 6, 2019. He was born on June 4, 1948 to the late J.L. Godfrey and Willie Hill Godfrey. He was a veteran of the US Army. In addition to his mother and father he is preceded in death by one son Chris Godfrey; brother Johnny Godfrey; grandson James Logan...
Joe Jackson Berryman
Apr 5, 2019
Joe Jackson Berryman, 82, longtime resident of East Ridge, TN passed away on April 5, 2019 at his home surrounded by family. Joe was born on February 7, 1937 in Mount Sterling, Kentucky. Joe served his country for 23 years in the United States Air Force. He is preceded in death by his parents Jessie and Nellie Berryman. Left behind...
Milton G. Norrell
Apr 5, 2019
Dr. Milton G. Norrell, 99, of Collegedale, Tennessee, passed away on April 5, 2019 at his residence. He was born March 24, 1920 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. In 1946, Dr. Norrell married Juanita Mathieu. They raised four children and were married nearly 57 years when she passed in 2001. He remarried a college classmate, Ethel Tolhurst, in 2003. It was while...
John Edgar Hanna
Apr 5, 2019
John Edgar Hanna, 60, of Ooltewah, TN passed away on April 5th, 2019. He was born on September 27th, 1958 in Festus, MO to Marshall Hanna, and Joan Hanna. He was a devoted and caring husband, and father. He was also a veteran of the United States Army. He is preceded in death by his father Marshall E. Hanna; mother...
Geraldine Blackwell
Apr 4, 2019
Geraldine Blackwell, 86 of Cleveland, TN passed away on April 4, 2019 at a local hospital. She was born on March 18, 1933 to the late James Bud & Sarah Jane Carmey Bledsoe in Ewing, VA. Geraldine was the youngest of 15 siblings all of whom have preceded her in death. She met and married her husband of 55 years...
Edward Herman Mckinney
Apr 4, 2019
Edward Herman McKinney, 76, passed away to his Heavenly home on Thursday April 4, 2019. He was born on November 13, 1942 in Bradley County to John Jefferson McKinney and Ozella McKinney who both preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by three brothers: John Jefferson McKinney Jr., DB McKinney and Larry McKinney. Edward spent 12.5 years...
Dorothy Mae Mitchell Humphries
Apr 4, 2019
Dorothy Mae Mitchell Humphries, 84, left this life to join the heavenly band on April 4th, 2019. She was born on May 27th, 1934 in Red Bay, Alabama. She was born to the late Guy Mitchell and Florence Holley Mitchell. Dorothy was a member of Mountain View Church of God, and was deeply loved by her family and special friends....
Kim Sue Badger
Apr 3, 2019
Kim Sue Brown" Badger", age 62, Resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away on Wednesday April 3, 2019. She went home to be with her father and mother, Benjamin and Helen Brown and her brother Thomas Brown. She leaves behind family that loved her dearly. Husband, Mike Badger, brother David Brown, four daughters Melanie and Lee Womac, Shasta King Lewallen, Christina...
Billy Gene Rievley
Apr 3, 2019
Billy Gene Rievley, 77, of Cleveland, TN passed away on April 3, 2019. He was born on May 23, 1941 to the late Thomas and Beatrice Rievley. Billy was a veteran of the United States Army National Guard and retired from T.V.A. after 44 years of service. Billy also enjoyed gardening. In addition to his mother and father he is...
Judy Raburn
Apr 3, 2019
Judy Raburn, 73, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away the morning of Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at Morningside Assisted Living in Cleveland. She was born in Glasgow, KY and the daughter of the late Samuel & Edna Boles. Judy was a devoted wife to Joe Raburn, mother and grandmother. She adored her family and loved spending time with them....
Greggory Allen "Gregg" Kibble
Apr 2, 2019
Greggory Allen Kibble, 64, resident of Cleveland passed away suddenly Tuesday, April 2, 2019. Gregg was the son of the late Boyd and Velma Lowe Kibble. Born and raised in Cleveland TN, his larger than life personality gained him many dear friends throughout his lifetime. He loved playing golf and telling jokes and was always the life of the party....
