Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Nancy Deniece Baker
Feb 16, 2019
On February 16, 2019 God called his angel home to rest. Nancy Baker, 57, of Cleveland was a mother, aunt, sister, daughter and grandmother but above all she was a friend. Waiting in heaven to welcome her into eternal happiness are Jackie Wilson (father), Maxine Wilson (mother), Amanda Wilson (grandmother), and Amanda Cooley (sister). Nancy leaves behind her six children;...
Dorothy Mae Swafford
Feb 16, 2019
Dorothy Mae Swafford, 89, a resident of Decatur, TN passed away on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at her home. She was born in Niota, TN on March 11, 1929. She is preceded in death by her father Ed Cranfield and step mother, husband Elmer Swafford, one son in law Ronald Moore and several siblings. Dorothy leaves behind to cherish her...
Mary Sue Chastain
Feb 16, 2019
Mary Sue Chastain, 86, a lifelong resident of this area passed away on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at her home. Sue was born on December 13, 1932 in Cleveland, Tn a daughter of the late Homer & Mamie Henry. She was of the Baptist faith. Sue was an active member of the Pilot Club and enjoyed bowling in her spare...
Jimmy Lee Strickland
Feb 16, 2019
Jimmy Lee Strickland, 42, a longtime resident of McDonald, TN passed away on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at his home. Jimmy was a diesel mechanic all his life. He loved dirt track racing where many people came to know Jimmy. He loved his family, especially his daughter. He never met a stranger and was a kind fun loving man. He...
Brenda Faye Brady
Feb 16, 2019
Brenda Faye Cartwright "Adams" Brady, 74, of Ooltewah TN, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on February 16, 2019 after a long battle with Multiple Myeloma. All that knew her will always remember her as being young at heart and full of life! She was a retired inspector for McKee Bakery, where she had worked for over...
James Raymond Long
Feb 15, 2019
It is with great sadness that the family of James Raymond Long announces his passing after a tragic accident on Friday, February 15, 2019, at the age of 64. He will forever be lovingly remembered by his wife of 32 years, Lisa. A native of Athens, Jim worked many years at Colonial Bakery delivering bread in the Etowah area. He...
Danny Ray Hodges
Feb 15, 2019
Danny Ray Hodges went to be with the Lord on February 15th 2019 at Fort Sanders Hospital in Knoxville. He was born on November 24th 1953 in Knoxville TN. He was an Englewood/Athens resident most of his life. Worked many years at Key Tire Company and Athens Tire. He retired and enjoyed most of his time fishing, camping, and most...
Michael Edward Fletcher
Feb 15, 2019
Michael E. Fletcher, 52, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Friday, February 15, 2019 at his home surrounded by loved ones. Michael is a member of Shenandoah Baptist Church and was also an accountant for 27 years. He was a DIY enthusiast who loved doing projects around his home. He loved to watch Duke Basketball as well as...
Robert Daniel Birchett
Feb 15, 2019
Robert D. “Dan” Birchett of Dayton, TN. went home to Jesus February 15, 2019 from Erlanger Hospital with his loving wife by his side. Born 6/19/1954 in Chattanooga, TN Preceded in death by his parents Robert L and Virginia Jo Survived by his wife Sue Birchett, sons Matt (Danielle) Dillard of Ooltewah, Justin Birchett of Florida, Matthew (Angie) Revis of...
Martha G. "Genie" Collins
Feb 15, 2019
Martha Gene Collins, 76, passed away on Friday evening, February 15, 2019 at The Lantern, in Collegedale,Tn. Genie was born in Madison, Wisconsin on July 18, 1942 a daughter of the late Charles and Lauretta Crichfield. Genie was raised in South Bay, FL. She raised her family in Belle Glade and later,Fort Meade, FL, before retiring to Cleveland, TN. She...
Carl Herbert Setterberg
Feb 14, 2019
Carl H. Setterberg of 186 Setterberg Road in Philadelphia, TN was born in Hartford, CT on December 7, 1921 and died at the age of 97 on February 14, 2019. He was 20 years old on Pearl Harbor Day and enlisted in the Navy. He started in the amphibious force on the LTC’s and was later transferred to Navy Civil...
Delbert Leon Caldwell
Feb 14, 2019
Delbert Leon Caldwell, 70, a lifelong resident of Georgetown, TN passed away on Thursday, February 14, 2019 at his home. He was born on October 19, 1948 a son of the late Amos Leon Caldwell and LouAnna Marie Neeley Caldwell. Delbert was a member of Stanfield Baptist Church. He worked for many years at Georgia Pacific before his retirement. Delbert...
Billy Ray Dockins
Feb 13, 2019
Billy Ray Dockins, 76, a lifelong resident of the Bradley County area passed away on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at a local healthcare facility. Billy had a number of different jobs throughout the years a few of which being, a bus Contractor for Bradley County, he worked at Charleston Hardware, worked at the post office, refereed ballgames, and was also...
Priscilla "P.R." Lane Broaddus
Feb 12, 2019
Priscilla “P.R.” Lane Broaddus, 75, resident of Cleveland TN passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at a healthcare facility in Seneca, SC. “P.R.” was born in Cumberland County, Kentucky and moved to the Cleveland area over 40 years ago. She enjoyed golfing with her late husband, Jim Broaddus at golf courses throughout America. She also loved working in her yard,...
Johnnie Ruth Defriese
Feb 12, 2019
Johnnie Ruth DeFriese, 86, of Cleveland, TN passed away on February 12, 2019. She was born on July 22, 1932 to the late Ben and Lela Smith. Johnnie has lived in Cleveland for the past 63 years. She worked at Magic Chef for many years. Johnnie enjoyed bowling, fishing, and cooking for her family and friends. She was dearly loved...
Laverne S. Gibson
Feb 12, 2019
LaVerne S. Gibson, of Cleveland, TN, formerly of Hawkinsville, GA, passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2019. She was born June 28, 1938, in Patmos, Georgia to the late Vera Pope and William Shiver. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 50 years, John P. Gibson, brothers T.W. Shiver, Roy D. Shiver, and Raymond Shiver, sister Annette Herren,...
Sherry Donna Boring
Feb 12, 2019
Sherry Donna Boring, 64, of McDonald, TN passed away on February 12, 2019 at Memorial Hospital. She was born on March 11, 1954 to the late Mark and Dora Boring. Sherry was a lifelong resident of this area. She was a member of First Baptist Church Cleveland. She loved the Lord and everyone she met, but especially loved spending time...
Dennis Ray Morgan
Feb 11, 2019
Dennis Ray Morgan, 72, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Monday, February 11, 2019 at his home. Dennis loved being outdoors whether it was hiking, fishing or just being out doing yard work. He also Loved NASCAR as well as making people laugh. Dennis was of Baptist faith, and served his country proudly in the U.S. Army...
Margaret Caylor Lee
Feb 10, 2019
Margaret Caylor Lee went to her heavenly home at the age of 89 on Sunday, February 10, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Cleveland, TN, to the late James P. Caylor, Sr. and Catherine Blackburn Caylor. She was married for 56 years to the love of her life, the late Flavius J. Lee, Jr., on June...
Nancy Langston Gold
Feb 9, 2019
Nancy Langston Gold of Chattanooga, Tennessee died unexpectedly on Saturday the 9th of February, 2019 at a local hospital. She was 66 years old. A Chattanooga native, Nancy was a graduate of Ooltewah High School and retired from the Tennessee Department of Transportation. Nancy was a loving mother, grandmother, and a good friend to many. She had a kind, caring...
