Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries

Bonita Lowe

Oct 31, 2024

Bonita Gail Lowe died peacefully in Blount County in Maryville, TN on October 31, 2024. She was born on February 11, 1959, in Blount County to Wallace Dale Tuck and Elsie Beatrice Chambers Tuck.

She was a sister to Timothy Tuck, Alan Tuck, Teresa Prater and Ellen Coffey. She was a loving mother to Josh and Jeremy Adkins, Heather Lowe, and...

Charles Burnette

Oct 31, 2024

On Oct. 31, 2024 Charles "Chuck" Burnette went home to be with our Lord and Savior. He was born on July 9, 1960 to Charles and Betty Burnette.

He was a big NASCAR fan and he loved Harley Davidson Motorcycles, mowing his yard, being on the front porch, and enjoying his grandchildren.

He is preceded in...

Dennis Grizzle

Oct 31, 2024

Dennis Wayne Grizzle, 67, of Cleveland, TN passed away on October 31, 2024. He was born on August 10, 1957 to the late Juan and Betty Grizzle.

Dennis worked with Coppertone as a Planner for more than 43 years. He loved gardening, riding his bicycle, decorating for Christmas. Dennis was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew...

Martha Kerley

Oct 30, 2024

**Obituary for Martha Kerley**

Martha Ann Kerley, age 77, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on October 30, 2024, in La Fayette, GA. A cherished wife, mother, and grandmother, Martha's life was one of unwavering love and devotion to her family and faith. A faithful member of the Nazarene Church, she spent her days...

Lawrence McDaris

Oct 29, 2024

Lawrence F. "Larry" McDaris, Jr., a lifelong resident of Cleveland, passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2024.

Born in Cleveland on April 3, 1939 to the late Lawrence F. "Scrubby" McDaris and Jimmie Wilson McDaris.

He attended Arnold Memorial School, The Baylor School in Chattanooga and the Citadel in Charleston, SC, graduating in 1961 with a...

Shirley Wilson

Oct 29, 2024

Shirley Marie (Cain) Wilson passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 with her loved ones by her side.

She is preceded in death by her precious and loving husband of 61 years, Reverend Danny Wilson. Together, they were Pastor and friend to many.

Shirley was a member of various churches throughout her years of pastoral...

William Brenchley

Oct 28, 2024

William David Brenchley

September 6, 1935 - October 28, 2024

William was born in Englewood, California to Reginald Brenchley and Lora May McMillan. He was the oldest of four children. He moved to Ben Lomond, California as an adult, married and had four daughters from a previous marriage, Lori Higingbotham, Carrie Peterson (Glen), Wendy Stevenson (Dave), and Kendra Trumble. Bill...

Johnnie Bellamy

Oct 28, 2024

Johnnie Bellamy, 74, passed away on October 28, 2024, in Cleveland, TN. She was of the Christian faith and loved to hear the gospel preached. Johnnie got great enjoyment yard-selling and bargain shopping for "her treasures". She loved baking cookies for her grandson.

Johnnie is preceded in death by her father, Ernest Woods; mother, Rella Orr Woods; sisters,...

Marshall Malone

Oct 28, 2024

Marshall Wayne Malone, 60, of Athens, Tennessee, went to be with Lord on October 28, 2024. He was born on January 5, 1964 in Okeechobee, Florida to the late Thomas and Lillie Malone.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Malone and Lillie Malone; two brothers, Michael Malone and Mark Malone and one brother-in-law, Garry Turpin.

He leaves behind his...

Larry Wright

Oct 28, 2024

Larry "Jim" Wright, 62, passed away on October 28, 2024, in Chattanooga, TN.

Larry is survived by Tena Wright - wife, of Charleston, Adam(Laura) Wright - son, Jareth Thomas-step son, Josh Thomas-step son, Cole Wright - grandson, Autum Wright - granddaughter, Owen Wright - grandson, Jayven " Bug" Thomas - grandson, Sandy(Jerry) Hacker - sister, Jerry Samples - father-in-law,...

Lela Lucas

Oct 28, 2024

Lela Diane Lucas "Sissy", 48, went to be with the Lord on October 28, 2024.

Sissy was a wonderful mother and she enjoyed fishing with her 3 boys. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Preceded in death by her husband, Jason "Red" Lucas; and father, Claude Harold Miller.

Survivors include her sons, Hunter (Kayle Morgan), Dylan, and Austin Lucas;...

Wayne Huff

Oct 28, 2024

Wayne Norris Huff, 84, of Chattanooga, Tennessee passed away on Monday, October 28, 2024. Wayne was born on December 12, 1939 in Cleveland, Tennessee to the late Robert Isham Huff and Maybelle Lawson Huff. He loved watching western movies and spending time with his family. Wayne was of the Christian faith.

Along with his parents he was preceded in death by...

Jimmy McElroy

Oct 27, 2024

Jimmy David McElroy, 69, of Sweetwater, TN passed away Sunday, October 27, 2024 in his home. A native of McMinn and Monroe County, he was the son of the late Jess McElroy and Elizabeth Yarber McElroy of Sweetwater, as well as the brother of the late Betty Torbett of McMinn County. David was a member of the Church of God,...

Louis White

Oct 27, 2024

Louis White passed away on October 27, 2024 at 68 years of age. He was born on January 26, 1956 to Herschel and Marguerite White. He was a graduate of Cleveland Day School and also UTC.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his wife, Leona, children, Candace(Brett Hicks), and Adam, granddaughter Kate, and a multitude of...

Virginia Pevehouse

Oct 27, 2024

Virginia "Virgie" Emmie Pevehouse, born March 21, 1930, a longtime resident of

McDonald, TN, passed away on Sunday evening, October 27, 2024.

She was preceded in death by her husband Bob R. Pevehouse of McDonald, TN and ex-husband, George A. DeFur, father of her children; her son, James A. DeFur of Cleveland, daughter-in-law, Janice DeFur Chambers, her parents: Eway...

Lloyd Parker

Oct 26, 2024

Lloyd Parker, of Cleveland, Tennessee, Bradenton, Florida, and Winter Harbor Maine, departed this life on October 26, 2024, in Bradenton, Florida. Lloyd accepted Jesus as his savior at a young age, a faith that guided him throughout his life.

He is survived by his amazing and loving wife, Mary Evelyn Robinson Parker, originally from Cleveland, Tennessee, with whom he truly lived...

Sarah Foster

Oct 26, 2024

Sarah Foster passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family, friends and caregivers at Legacy Village in Cleveland, TN on October 26, 2024. Sarah battled ferociously against a terminal illness for three years.

Sarah was born in Blytheville, Arkansas in 1944. She was a member of the iconic Blytheville High School class of 1962. She graduated from Arkansas State...

John Chapman

Oct 25, 2024

John Edgar Chapman was born on March 9, 1945 and passed from this life on October 25, 2024.

John was a loving child, son, brother, father, husband, uncle, cousin, and friend. He was a man who was nothing, if not honest. He lived a long and purposeful life. John was an artist.

John was born and raised by Anna Margaret Jones and...

Sandra Devine

Oct 25, 2024

Sandra Faye Devine, 75, of Etowah, passed away on October 25, 2024. She was born on May 15, 1949 in Spring Lake, North Carolina to Jake and Sara (Cochran) Devine. She graduated from Sandhills Community College with an Associates Degree, attended UNC Wilmington and received her Bachelor's degree in Bible Studies from Bethel Bible College. Sandra worked in Insurance Sales....

Sammy Lauderdale

Oct 25, 2024

Sammy Lauderdale, of Cleveland, TN was born November 14, 1946 and went home to be with his heavenly father October 25, 2024. He was a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN. Sammy graduated from Bradley High School in 1964. He was the owner of Sammy's TV and Appliance Store and later opened Superior Entertainment. He was a member of Tasso Methodist...