Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Jamie Hargis
Dec 25, 2018
Jamie Hargis, 59, passed away on December 25, 2018. She was born in Knoxville, TN and graduated in 1977 from Halls High School, and then the Tennessee School of Beauty. For the past several years she has enjoyed living in Cleveland and researching her ancestry, which dates back to the founding of Bradley County. Jamie was a photographer, home chef,...
Donald L. Woods
Dec 25, 2018
Donald L Woods, 70, of Chattanooga, died on Tuesday, December 25, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wayne and Mary Woods; brothers, Charles, Lloyd, and Earl Woods. Survivers include his nieces, Melinda Greenwood and Gina Potter; nephew, Jimmy Woods; sister in-law, Ginger Woods; and great-nephews. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Chattanooga.
Johnny Allen "John" Boyd
Dec 24, 2018
Johnny Allen “John” Boyd, 56, a lifelong resident of McMinn County passed away on Monday, December 24, 2018 in a Chattanooga hospital. John was born on January 13, 1962 in Athens, Tn. He was of the Baptist faith. John was an all-around handy man who enjoyed hunting, fishing and woodworking. John is preceded in death by his father Donald Boyd,...
William "Bill" Lourie Suits
Dec 23, 2018
William Lourie “Bill” Suits, 81, of Cleveland, TN passed away on December 23, 2018. He was born on July 7, 1937 to the late Homer Edward and Mary Ruth Suits. Bill Suits was a servant of Jesus Christ and his love of God and faith in Him were evident in all he said and did. He was a lifelong resident...
Ras Matthews
Dec 23, 2018
Ras Matthews, 86, lifetime resident of Cleveland, Tn, passed away on Dec. 23, 2018 at a local Healthcare facility surrounded by his family. Ras was a dedicated soldier and served in the United States Air Force for over 20 years. Ras is preceded in death by his father Razzie Matthews; mother Jessie Trentham; brothers Raymond and Donny Matthews. Left behind...
Bobby Lee Boles
Dec 22, 2018
BOLES, Bobby Lee On Saturday, December 22, 2018, Bobby Lee Boles, husband, father and grandfather, passed away at the age of 78 years. Bobby will be lovingly remembered by Karen, his wife of 57 years, and his children, Lilly (Barry), Julia (Mazen), and BJ (Mygdalia). Bobby will also be fondly remembered by his 7 grandchildren, Daniel, David, Simon, Mazen, Julia,...
William "Denny" Blair
Dec 22, 2018
William “Denny” Blair passed away in his home in Cleveland, TN, December 22, 2018 at the age of 78. He was born in Barbourville, KY, April 30, 1940. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wallace J. and Martha Blair; brother, Robert J. Blair; brother, Tate Blair; sister, Thelma Cooper; and sister, Lueda Pilkerton. He is survived by his...
Billy Joe Williams
Dec 22, 2018
Billy Joe Williams, 78 passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 22, 2018 at Life Care Center of Cleveland. Bill was a lifelong resident of Birchwood, TN. He enjoyed listening to country and gospel music on the radio, watching tv, sitting on his front porch and spending time playing with his nieces and nephews. He also collected die cast muscle cars....
Sue Hart Smith Mcmahan
Dec 22, 2018
Mary “Sue” Hart Smith McMahan, 86, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Saturday, December 22, 2018 at Life Care Center of Cleveland. She was born on May 22, 1932 in Chattanooga, TN a daughter of the late C. Ray Hart and Essie Lee Hart. Sue and her family relocated to McMinn County in 1938 where her father assumed...
Ethan Lavoy Scoggins
Dec 21, 2018
Our precious little angel, Ethan Lavoy Scoggins, infant son of Destiny Phillips Scoggins and Brandon Scoggins was delivered into the arms of Jesus on Friday, Dec 21, 2018 at Vanderbilt Hospital, Nashville TN. In addition to his parents, survivors include Grandparents, Brian and Julie Quinn, Lester and Margie Phillips, and Brandi Rogers; Great Grandparents, Jim and Wanda Mayfield, Eddie and...
Myrtle Elizabeth (Lib) Wright
Dec 21, 2018
Myrtle Elizabeth (Lib) Wright, 90, of Cleveland, TN went to her Heavenly Home on December 21, 2018. Elizabeth was preceded in death by her parents Carl and Regina Elliott; husband George Frank Wright; daughter Dorothy Louise Wright; sister Faye Coffman; and stepmother Bertha Mae Elliott. She leaves behind to cherish her memory her children: Gary Wright (Vanessa); Teresa Fowler (Allen),...
Sally "Lisa" Graves
Dec 20, 2018
Sally “Lisa” Graves, age 81, passed away peacefully Thursday December 20th. Lisa was born on July 18th, 1937 in Ft Wayne, Indiana to Rosemund and Dorothy Boley. She was independent from an early age, when she became one of the first homesteaders to move to Alaska from Los Angeles in 1958. She would meet the love of her life there,...
Merlene Elizabeth Meyer
Dec 19, 2018
Merlene Meyer passed away at home, Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at the age of 83. She was preceeded in death by her Granddaughter, Valerie Hartz (Ted) of Pennsylvania. She is survived by her husband she married 63 years ago, James Meyer of Cleveland, Tn. Four Children, Karen (John) Aperghis of Middletown, DE., David (Karla) Meyer of Madison, MS., Laura (Jackie)...
Charles Walter "Charlie" Hopkey
Dec 18, 2018
Charles Walter “Charlie” Hopkey was called home to the Lord God at his home on the 18th of December 2018. He was born in Oakland, CA on May 6th, 1938 and was a faithful member of Tellico Plains Church of God. Charlie served four years in the Marines and began then began many years as a drywall carpenter, a several...
James "Jerry" Clark Jr.
Dec 18, 2018
James “Jerry” Clark, Jr.. 74, passed away at a local hospice on Tuesday, December 18, 2018. He was born in Ringgold, GA, and lived his adult life in Chattanooga. He was a 1962 graduate of Lakeview High School and a veteran of the U.S. Army Reserves. As a young man, Jerry competed in bodybuilding competitions and won the titles of...
Gregory Holloway Blackwell
Dec 18, 2018
Gregory Holloway Blackwell, 56, of Cleveland, TN passed away on December 18, 2018. He was born on January 27, 1962 to Bert and Brenda Blackwell. Greg was a lifelong resident of this area and he enjoyed listening to the radio and being with his family. He is preceded in death by his father, Bert Blackwell; grandparents Harold and Ruby Stamey....
Betty J Schwengler
Dec 18, 2018
Betty J Schwengler, age 82, went to her heavenly home on December 18, 2018. She was born August 20, 1936 in Red Bay, AL. She preceded in death by her first husband, Bob Jackson of 46 years. She leaves behind her husband Kurt Schwengler of 13 years; three surviving sisters, LaVara Nix, Shirley Mintern, Nelda Nelson; sister-in-law, Nell Anderson; three...
Billy Edward Truelove
Dec 18, 2018
Billy Edward Truelove, 79, a resident of the Cleveland area, passed away Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at a local healthcare facility. Billy was an avid outdoorsman who loved fishing, football, and dirt track races, but most importantly he loved his family. He was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He is preceded in death...
Jackie Doyle Gibson
Dec 18, 2018
Jackie Doyle Gibson, 83, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at a local healthcare facility. Jackie was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt, fish, and hike. He was also a part of a several gospel singing groups which he traveled with and had a great passion for. Jackie was dearly loved and...
Cynthia Diane Triplett
Dec 17, 2018
Cynthia Diane Triplett, 54, of Cleveland, TN passed away on December 17, 2018. She was born on March 18, 1964 to the late Cecil and Geraldine Singleton. Cindie was a lifelong resident of this area and she loved being outdoors. She enjoyed hiking, biking, riding horses, motorcycles, boating, swimming, and playing racquetball. Above all, Cindie enjoyed being with her family...
