Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Wesley Eugene "Gene" Scroggins
Mar 8, 2019
Wesley Eugene “Gene” Scroggins, 65, a lifelong resident of Meigs County passed away on Friday, March 8, 2019 at Rhea Medical Center. He was of the Baptist faith and a member and deacon of the Grace Baptist Church in Decatur. Gene enjoyed wood working, fishing, going to The Diner and spending time with his family and friends. He is the...
Wanda Lee Cate
Mar 8, 2019
Wanda Lee Cate, 83, a resident of McMinn County passed away on Friday afternoon, March 8, 2019 in a local hospital. She is preceded in death by her husband William S. Cate, parents Hugh & Lily Russell and one sister Marie Nichols. Wanda is survived by four sisters Imogene Raper, Elizabeth R. Witt, Mildred Coleman, Lena Mae Watson and several...
Dianne Melissa Gilmore Harden
Mar 8, 2019
Dianne Melissa Gilmore Harden, 60, passed away March 8, 2019 at her home. Dianne loved spending time with family, friends, her dog Lady Bug, spending time on the river, and gardening. Dianne is preceded in death by her parents; Homer (Della Ramona Lyle) Gilmore, and brothers; Denny Gilmore and Steve Gilmore. Dianne is survived by her sister Sidonia Browne and...
Linda Sue Brown Mosayebi-Tracy
Mar 7, 2019
Linda Sue Brown Mosayebi-Tracy, 67, a resident of Bradley County, passed away suddenly on Thursday, March 7, 2019, at Erlanger East Hospital in Chattanooga, TN. She was born on March 1, 1952 at Speck Hospital in Cleveland, TN, to the late Paul A. and Ethel B. Brown. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister-in-law...
Roy Glenn Brown
Mar 7, 2019
Roy Glenn Brown, 85, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2019 at his home. Roy was a dedicated worker, overseeing maintenance at both Kayline and Cooke’s manufacturing. He also loved spending time hunting and working on cars. He was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He is preceded...
Gary Mansel Cain
Mar 7, 2019
Gary Mansel Cain, 54, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2019 at a local hospital. He is preceded in death by his father, Andrew Cain; sister, Phyllis Jean Kerns Cain. He leaves behind to cherish his, memory his wife, Chasity Cain; mother, Lois (Kenneth) Torbet; sisters Martha (Danny) Emerson and Sharon Torbet; brother Michael...
Barbara Ann Laugherty
Mar 6, 2019
Barbara Ann Laugherty, 84, passed away March 6,2019 at a local hospital surrounded by family. Barbara lived life with a passion and loved smiling and laughing. She is preceded in death by her daughter; Theresa Darlene Hyde She is survived by her sons; Rick Campbell, Jack Sarcona, and Dustin (Rebecca) Laugherty, grandchildren; Barbara Darlene Reader, Jason Campbell, Alisha Marie Sarcona,...
Charles Edward Scoggins
Mar 6, 2019
Charles Edward Scoggins, 68 of Cleveland, TN went home to be with his Lord and Savior Wednesday, March 6, 2019. He was an avid lover of Southern Gospel music and sang with multiple Gospel groups. Prior to becoming a farmer, he retired as a Lieutenant from the Bradley County Sheriff’s Office. He is preceded in death by his parents Reverend...
Angela Cheryl Ann Childers
Mar 6, 2019
Angela Cheryl Ann Childers, 54, lifetime resident of Old Fort, TN passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family. Angela loved her family and her dog Bandit. She also loved the outdoors and going fishing. She is preceded in death by her father Junior Ross and brother Jerry Ross. Left behind to cherish her memory is her loving...
Michael David "Mikey" Mckheen
Mar 6, 2019
Michael David “Mikey” McKheen, 63, of Tenmile passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at Erlanger Medical Center. He was of the Baptist faith. He is preceded in death by his parents Zella Maw McKheen of Athens and Richard McKheen of Riceville, two brothers James Winston McDonald of Athens and Steven Allen McKheen of Decatur. He is survived by one...
Ruth Elizabeth Cain
Mar 6, 2019
Ruth Elizabeth Cain, 95, a lifetime resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on March 6, 2019 at Mary and Martha’s Personal Care in Rossville, GA. Left behind to cherish her memory is her son Kristopher Cain; daughter Sandra Gilbert; grandchildren Shay Berger, Nathan Ellison, Sarah Evans and eleven great-grandchildren. The family will be having a graveside ceremony for Ruth this...
Joyce Fay Layman
Mar 6, 2019
Joyce Fay Layman, 72, a resident of Niota, TN went home to be with the Lord and Savior on Wednesday, March 6, 2019. She was a member of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church. Joyce was currently employed by Sweetwater Hospital Association and known by many as “Operator Joyce”. She is preceded in death by her parents Clyde and Ruth Dennis and...
David Garza
Mar 5, 2019
David Garza (62) was born to Dominga Garza in Robstown (Nueces County), Texas. He passed away in Ringgold, Georgia, on March 5, 2019. David had to grow up quickly, assuming adult responsibilities at an early age. He claimed a Native-American heritage and preferred to be called "Lonely Wolf" or just "Wolf" by friends and acquaintances. He traveled the United States...
Melvin "Shorty" Vernon Roberts
Mar 4, 2019
Melvin “Shorty” Roberts, 92, was a resident of Ooltewah, TN passed away on Monday, March 04, 2019 at his home. He attended and supported Crossroads Baptist Church. He worked at Western Union for twenty-one years and finished out his working career as a contractor/builder He was preceded in death by his wife Eluria “Lou” Whiddon Roberts of 70 years, one...
Richard Marion Thompson
Mar 4, 2019
Richard M. Thompson a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away March 4, 2019 at his home surrounded by family. Richard served in the United States Air Force, a member at Ladd Springs Seventh Day Adventist Church, and member of Covenant of Praise men’s chorus. He loved country living, working with his hands, general aviation, and playing in the yard with...
Despina Realmuto
Mar 3, 2019
Despina Realmuto [Lotakis], 70, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2019 in her home in Ocoee. Born on February 20, 1949, she has been a resident of NY, Florida and most recently Tennessee. As a teacher for 33 years at Otsego Elementary School in Dix Hills, NY, Mrs. Realmuto inspired many kindergarten and first grade students. Her love for teaching...
Carrie Dean Vaughn
Feb 28, 2019
Carrie Dean Vaughn, 79, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday February 28, 2019. She began playing the organ at age 13 at Mount Olive Church of God then later at Eagles Chapel. At the time of her death she attended Christian Outreach. She was preceded in death by her parents...
Robert Lee Brannon Sr.
Feb 28, 2019
Robert Lee Brannon Sr., 53, a lifelong resident of this area passed away on Thursday evening, February 28, 2019 at his home. Robert was born in Athens, TN on February 25, 1966 a son of the late William & Helen Brannon. He was of the Christian faith. Robert enjoyed spending time with his family and playing with his beloved dog...
Janie Lou Huff
Feb 28, 2019
Janie Lou Huff, 81, of Chattanooga, TN passed away on February 28, 2019 at 3:16am. She was born on December 12, 1937 to the late Elwood and Ella Mae Groomes. Janie loved reading, gospel music, singing and being involved in her church. She also enjoyed planting flowers in the garden but most importantly taking care of her family! In addition...
Charles Jack Shannon
Feb 27, 2019
Charles “Jack” Shannon, 75, a resident of Birchwood, TN passed away on Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at a local hospital. Jack was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt and fish and always considered himself a farmer. He was a member of the local 846 Laborers Union, and was also a member of the Free Masons. Jack’s favorite thing to...
