Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries

Mar 17, 2019

Rebecca “Becky” Diana Taylor, daughter of Charles Taylor and Mary Fields Taylor passed away peacefully in her home with family on March 17, 2019. Rebecca was a life-long resident of Cleveland, TN and was a graduate of Bradley Central High School. She was a true Nascar fan, especially Jimmy Johnson, and enjoyed spending time in the mountains or at the...

Mar 16, 2019

Geraldine Mason Purdie, 82, of the Lamontville Community passed away at home on Saturday, March 16, 2019. She was born on August 12, 1936. She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Malcolm (Mack) Ford Purdie, who passed away on March 8, 2019; her daughter Cynthia Darlene Matthews; her parents Buford and Ressie (Gibson) Mason, her sister...

Mar 16, 2019

Stanley Albert White, 56, longtime resident of Cleveland, TN passed away at Tennova Healthcare in Cleveland on March 16, 2019. Stanley was born in Middletown, NY. He worked as a sales representative for Eastman Kodak prior to joining Advanced Photographic Solutions in Cleveland, TN as the Digital Marketing Manager. Stan will be remembered for his “super fantastic” view on life...

Mar 16, 2019

Glenda Louise Brown, age 73, of Old Fort, went home to be with the Lord on March 16, 2019 at her residence. Glenda was known to most as simply, “Mamaw.” She was an active member of Shady Springs Baptist Church. She was a giving and caring person that above all loved spending time with her loved ones and her “fur...

Mar 15, 2019

Delores Chapman Long, was born on October 4, 1943 in Rye Cove, VA where she graduated from Rye Cove high school. She served with her husband for 26 years as a missionary with Rock of Ages Ministries in Cleveland, TN, writing and proofreading Bible lessons for inmate, military, and church students. She was dearly loved and will be greatly missed...

Mar 14, 2019

(Danny Ralph Penney) passed away peacefully on March 14, 2019 at the Soddy Daisy Life Care Center. Dan was preceded in death by his parents, Russell and Ruby Reno Penney, brother R.L. Penney, Jr., sister Carolyn Hixson, grandson Sean Payton Higgins. Dan was a 1960 graduate of Soddy Daisy High School and proudly served on the class reunion committee. He...

Mar 12, 2019

Ralph Edward Adams, 66, a lifetime resident of Old Fort, TN passed away at his home in Old Fort, TN on March 12, 2019. Ralph was a family man and he loved to spend time with his kids and most of all his grandchildren. Ralph worked as a roofer for most of his life but his true passion was hunting...

Mar 11, 2019

Jackie Ray Johnson, 65, a longtime resident of McDonald, TN passed away on March 11, 2019 at Parkridge Medical Center in Chattanooga, TN. Jackie was a loving person and would do anything for anyone. He had a passion for vintage cars and loved going to car shows where he won many awards for his cars. Most of all Jackie was...

Mar 10, 2019

Joan Inez Julian McEachern James, 78, went to be our Lord early Sunday morning, March 10, 2019 at NHC of Athens, TN. She was born on September 30, 1941 in Loudon, TN. She was a majorette for Loudon High School graduating class of 1959. She loved her family and friends dearly and was quite the animal lover. Over the years...

Mar 10, 2019

Robert Dirk Francois Sr., 61, passed away March 10, 2019 at a local hospital surrounded by family. Robert loved spending time with family, scuba diving, hunting, and taking care of animals. Robert is preceded in death by his parents; Donald (Elizabeth) Francois, brother; Tommy Francois. Robert is survived by his loving wife; Susan Francois, son; Robert Francois Jr., daughter; Rebecca...

Mar 10, 2019

Susan Kay Clark Bayne, 62, a resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away Sunday evening, March 10th, 2019. She was born on October 4th, 1956 to the late Richard Clark (father) and Betty Looze (mother). Susan was a loving mother and grandmother of three sons and six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by Allard “Butch” Bayne III (husband). She leaves...

Mar 10, 2019

Steven Lebron Hysinger, 60, a longtime resident of the Bradley Co. area passed away Sunday, March 10, 2019 at his home. Steven was a lifelong mechanic who loved racing and working on the race cars as well as boating. He was dearly loved and will be greatly missed. He is preceded in death by parents Charles A. Hysinger and Virginia...

Mar 10, 2019

Ronnie Lee Sholtz Sr., 62 a resident of Athens, TN passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2019 in a Cleveland hospital. He was born in Hamilton County and resided the majority of his life in Old Fort, TN. Ronnie graduated from Ooltewah High School. He is preceded in death by his parents David & Bertha Sholtz. Ronnie leaves behind to...

Mar 10, 2019

Ray Shirley, 64, a resident of Chattanooga, TN went home to be with his Savior March 10, 2019. Ray enjoyed watching TV, the TN Vols, and shooting pool. Ray is preceded in death by his parents; James (Beatrice) Shirley, and brother; Larry Shirley. He is survived by his loving wife; Teresa Shirley, daughter; Veronica Grimes, sister; Gay Shirley (Larry) Johnson,...

Mar 9, 2019

Nancy Gail Sexton Easley, 83, of Hixson left this life to meet her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, early Saturday morning, March 9, 2019. Nancy, “Gran” as she was lovely known to her grandchildren and great grandchildren, retired from Dixie Yarns in Lupton, City, TN after 30 plus years of service. She loved reading, working in her yard, and spending...

Mar 9, 2019

Jimmy “Lynn” Fowler,65, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 9,2019 at a Chattanooga hospital. Lynn was born on March 25,1953. He was a native of the Valley View Community in Southeast Bradley County, Tennessee. He was a roofer by trade most of his life. He was a father, grandfather, son brother, uncle, nephew, and friend to many. He will be...

Mar 9, 2019

Kenneth Wayne “Slim” Bennett, 70, of Englewood, TN passed away on March 9, 2019. He was born on June 27, 1948 to the late Clifford and Anna Leona Bennett. He loved watching Westerns and enjoyed spending time with his family. He was also a Veteran of the Vietnam War. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Leigha Bennett;...

Mar 8, 2019

Malcolm Ford Purdie, 85, of the Lamontville community passed away March 8, 2019. Mack was born in Ford, VA on October 2, 1933 a son to the late Julian Lemuel and Mary Elizabeth (Ford) Purdie. Mack was well known in Lamontville Community as the owner and operator of Lamontville Store for many years. He also enjoyed raising beef cattle. Mack...

Mar 8, 2019

Mar 8, 2019

Friday morning, March 8 2019 our Daddy, “Pop”, “Pap”, “Papaw”, brother, uncle and husband peacefully left this world to be with Jesus. He was met in heaven by his beloved Mom and Dad, as well as his pups, Fred and Sassy. You know him as Roy M. Glass and he came into this world feet first. Arriving with his legendary...