Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Jerry Dewayne Fugate
Jan 30, 2019
Jerry Dewayne Fugate, 59, of Houston, TX and Mossel Bay, South Africa, formerly of Calhoun, TN passed away on January 30, 2019 while on vacation in Hong Kong, with his wife Regina. He was born on February 23, 1959. He graduated from Calhoun High School in 1977, and TN Tech with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He held a master’s...
Darrell James Young
Jan 30, 2019
Darrell James Young, 65, of Cleveland TN passed away on January 30, 2019. He was born on October 9, 1953 to the late James Paul Young and Ethel M. Young. Darrell was a resident of this area for most of his life. He was an avid walker and spent time on the Cleveland Greenway nearly every day. He leaves behind...
Jeffrey Martin Strawn
Jan 29, 2019
Jeffrey Martin Strawn, 68, of Cleveland, TN passed away on January 29, 2019. He was born on June 7, 1950 in Lancaster, Ohio. Jeffrey has lived in Cleveland for the past twelve years. He was a member of Bellfounte Baptist Church. Jeffrey loved being outdoors, riding motorcycles, fishing, and was an avid collector. He was also a big sports fan,...
James "Jim" Joseph Burgess
Jan 29, 2019
James “Jim” Joseph Burgess, 64, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at his home surrounded by loved ones. Jim loved Model cars, computers, and all things technology. He loved his family more than anything, especially his grandchildren. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him. He is preceded in death by his...
Helen F. Campbell
Jan 29, 2019
Helen Campbell, 94, passed away in her home Tuesday, January 29th with her loving daughter by her side. She is preceded in death by her husband Homer Campbell; parents Fred and Margie Howell; brothers and sisters Minnie, Bob, Bud, and Randall Howell, Reba Lawson, Dorthy Gates, and Nellie Belcher. She is survived by her Daughter Brenda Richardson; Sister Mary Ensley;...
Wanda Fay Thomason
Jan 29, 2019
Wanda Fay Thomason, 60, a lifelong resident of Polk County passed away on Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at her home. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who especially loved her grandchildren. She was a lifetime member of Zion Baptist Church. She was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by her family and friends. She is preceded in...
Patsy Ann Arnett
Jan 28, 2019
Patsy Ann Arnett, 67, a life long resident of McMinn County, passed away peacefully at her home after a battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy on Monday, January 28th, 2019. Patsy was born on November 4th, 1951 to the late Kelly and Betty Shepherd. She worked for over 35 years for Kelly Shepherd & Sons Oil Company as well as the...
Betty June Gates
Jan 27, 2019
Betty June Gates, 55, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Sunday, January 27, 2019 at a local hospital. Betty was a loving wife, spouse, and sister. She loved her family, especially her sons. She loved riding through the mountains, going to the beach, going fishing, and last but not least she enjoyed watching NASCAR races. She was...
Jeffery Lynn "Yogi" Franklin
Jan 26, 2019
Jeffery Lynn “Yogi” Franklin, 50, a resident of McMinn County, passed away on Saturday, January 26, 2019 in a Sweetwater hospital. He was born in Athens, TN on February 9, 1967. He is preceded in death by his father Earl W. Franklin and a sister Vicki “Sissy” Franklin. He is survived by his mother Barbara Jean Clayton Franklin, sister and...
Sharron Kathleen Haynes
Jan 26, 2019
Sharron Kathleen Haynes, 72, went home to be with her Lord after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s Disease on Sunday, Jan. 27, 2019. She was born in St. Louis, MO. A city girl at heart, she moved to the South with her husband and children and made the country her home in 1974. She was a devoted wife of 52...
Eugene "Gene" Canup Jr.
Jan 26, 2019
Eugene “Gene” Canup Jr, 75, a longtime resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Saturday, January 26, 2019 at a local healthcare facility surrounded by loved ones. Gene was a dedicated member and deacon at Bellefounte Baptist Church, along with being very involved in the community as the president of the Charleston School PTO a number of years ago. He...
Larry Ohlen Thrower
Jan 25, 2019
Larry Ohlen “Buckshot” Thrower a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away Friday, January 25,2019 at a local hospital. He served in the U.S. Marines, retired from Miller Industries as a Pipe Welder, and loved bowling. He is survived by his daughter; Tawana (Jimmy) Michael, son; Joey Thrower, and Step-grandson; Ssgt. Jay Michael IV U.S. Air Force.
Johnnie Robert Donaldson
Jan 25, 2019
Johnnie Robert Donaldson, of Rossville, Ga passed away Friday, January 25th 2019. Johnnie was a long time resident of the Chattanooga area. He was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He leaves behind his beloved longtime partner, Beverly Vaughn. Daughters; Sheri Sutton, Misty Donaldson, and Jennifer Swindle. Grandchildren; Vanessa Golden, Sarah Golden, LaMista Sutton,...
Zavian (Bird) Rylan Burke
Jan 25, 2019
Zavian "Bird" Burke, son of Nikki Burke and Danny Woodward gained his wings and went to his heavenly resting place on January 25, 2019. He was 17 months old. Zavian was born September 1, 2017 and was a resident of Cleveland Tennessee. He was known by his nickname Bird. He loved to play with tools, enjoyed being outdoors, and loved...
Donovan Lee Klaaren
Jan 24, 2019
Donovan Lee Klaaren, 91, passed away January, 24, 2019 in a local hospital surrounded by his family. He was born on June 7, 1927 in Marshalltown, IA to Aber and Dortha Crom. Donovan was a WWII Veteran serving in the U.S. Navy. He loved to entertain with his beautiful tenor voice and his sense of humor. Donovan and Marilyn were...
John Grover Willerson, Jr.
Jan 24, 2019
John (Buster) Willerson, 73, a resident of Soddy Daisy, TN went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 24, 2019. He is proceeded in death by his wife Jeannie Willerson; parents John and Virginia Willerson; siblings Phyllis Willerson, Roger Willerson, Kay Ridge and Kaleb Ridge. He is survive by his brother Larry and Debbie Willerson, children Stephanie Harrell,Ken...
Beulah Jane Clark Howdyshell
Jan 24, 2019
Beulah Jane Clark Howdyshell, 94, a resident of Cleveland, TN. Heaven gained a beautiful angel on Thursday, January 24, 2019. She was always such a happy woman, who defied aging. She was a beautiful person inside and out. She loved spending time with her family more than anything. Beulah was strong willed, stubborn, and the most loveable person anyone has...
Henry Roger Witt
Jan 24, 2019
Henry Roger Witt, 76, passed away on January 24, 2019 at his home in Ocoee, TN, surrounded by his family. Henry loved his church and helping with mission work. He loved being around his family. He also loved to hunt and fish whenever he got the chance. Henry is preceded in death by his parents Herbert and Beverly Runion Witt;...
Fannie Lou Monroe
Jan 24, 2019
Fannie Lou Witt Monroe, 83, long-time resident of Niota, TN and later Cleveland, TN passed away at her home on January 24, 2019. The matriarch of the family. She was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was smart, savvy, and feisty. In her youth, she was a star basketball player. She worked as an optician until...
Nettie Ella Stokes Price
Jan 22, 2019
Nettie Ella Stokes Price, 88, of Decatur, TN flew away to be with Jesus on January 22, 2019 at Morning Point Assisted Living in Athens, TN. She was preceded in death by her husband Thomas Price. He was a veteran of World War II and she was very proud of his service to our country. Her parents, James S. Stokes...
