Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Larry Eugene Wilson
Nov 23, 2018
Larry Eugene Wilson, the son of the late Earl and Dorothy Wilson, was born on June 12, 1948, in Chattanooga, TN. He began working at the age of 9 and took great care of his family throughout his life. He started his own real estate company in Chattanooga and became a general contractor. Later in his life, he became the...
Clyde "Peedab" Mathews
Nov 23, 2018
Clyde Edward (PeeDab) Mathews, age 77, entered this earth on October 10, 1941, and departed for heaven on November 23, 2018 after a 5-year courageous battle with oral squamous cell cancer. If your wondering if he was a smoker, yes, but he had quit smoking over 45 years ago. He was the son of the late Lester and Mary Lee...
Edgar Allan Schuelke
Nov 22, 2018
Edgar Allan Schuelke 81, of Cleveland TN, passed away November 22, in the care of Hospice, at home surrounded by his family. He was born in Alta, Iowa to Edgar and Cordelia Schuelke. Allan received a bachelors degree from Iowa State University. He then went on to serve as a captain in the United States Air Force and USAF reserve....
April Elaine (Nichols) Parsley
Nov 22, 2018
April Elaine (Nichols) Parsley, 37, of Cleveland, TN went home to be with Jesus on Thanksgiving Day, November 22, 2018. She was born April 29, 1981 in Williamson, WV. She loved family and children, especially her own. She loved to swim and enjoyed music of all kinds. She was very much a self-proclaimed “country girl”. She was preceded in death...
Elmer Frank Swafford
Nov 22, 2018
Elmer Frank Swafford, 89, a resident of Decatur, TN passed away on Thursday, November 22, 2018 at Grace Healthcare of Decatur. He was born in McMinn County on February 21, 1929 a son of the late Daily & Narcy Swafford. Elmer was of Baptist faith. He was retired from the Meigs County School board of education were he worked as...
Betty Sue Holder
Nov 21, 2018
Betty S. Holder, 68, a resident of Decatur, TN passed away on Wednesday night, November 21, 2018 at her home. Betty was born in Chattanooga, TN on June 6, 1950 a daughter of the late Herman & Irene Harden. She was of the Church of God faith. Betty enjoyed gardening and spending time with her family. Betty is survived by...
Barbara Jean Mckinney
Nov 21, 2018
Barbara Jean McKinney, 89, peacefully left this world Tuesday November 21, 2018 surrounded by her loved ones. She was a lifelong resident of Birchwood, TN but spent her last 7 years living with her daughter in Charleston, TN. She was a member of The Church of God. Mrs. McKinney was preceded in death by her husband, James Winfred McKinney, parent,...
Tammy Lynn Key
Nov 21, 2018
Tammy Lynn Key, 50, of Cleveland, TN passed away on November 21, 2018. She was born on December 28, 1967. Tammy has lived in this area for more than 20 years. She loved animals and was very much a people person. She is preceded in death by her father David Key. She leaves behind to cherish her memory her husband...
Frederick Levi Barbree
Nov 21, 2018
Frederick L. Barbree, 75, a lifetime resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on November 21, 2018 at Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga, TN. Frederick is preceded in death by his loving wife, Mary Ann Barbree; daughter Patricia Diane McClure; his parents Ollie H. Barbree and Virgie F. Barbree. Left behind to cherish his memory is his two sons Terry and...
Kenneth Wayne Mccloud
Nov 19, 2018
Kenneth Wayne McCloud, 59, a resident of Evensville, TN passed away on Monday, November 19, 2018 at his residence. Kenneth served honorably in the U.S Navy for more than 5 years during which he served in the “no name war” and was a decorated veteran receiving several military accolades. Kenneth was a licensed general contractor until he was no longer...
Melvin Randolph
Nov 19, 2018
Melvin Randolph, 78, died Monday, November 19th at his beloved home on the Tennessee River in Meigs County, TN. He was preceded in death by The love of his life Nellie Randolph, his wife of 51 years. He is also preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Hattie Randolph as well as sisters Evelyn Womack, Loretta Melton and brothers...
Roberta Bruce Newman
Nov 19, 2018
Roberta Bruce Newman, 77, a resident of Harrison, TN passed away on Monday, November 19, 2018 at a local hospital. Roberta was a state employee for 32 years. She was also a dedicated member of Bayside Baptist church where she served in the nursery for 30 years. She loved arts and crafts, sewing, and painting. She enjoyed spending time with...
Donald Joe Brown
Nov 18, 2018
Donald Joe Brown, age 84, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on November 18, 2018. He was a local businessman and owner of Brown’s Country Store until his retirement in 2001. He was an avid Vols fan and vegetable gardener that loved his family dearly. He is preceded in death by his parents; W.L. and Opal Beeler; brother,...
Christine Dotson
Nov 18, 2018
Christine Dotson, 43, of Chattanooga passed away Sunday November 18, 2018 Peacefully at her home surrounded by family. She loved and lived for her family and friends, she enjoyed movies, music and laughing and smiling with her friends. Christine is preceded in death by her mother; Andrea Porter She is survived by her husband; David Cantrell, father; Alfred (Gae) Varnell,...
Carl Franklin Hamilton
Nov 17, 2018
Carl Franklin Hamilton, 76, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Saturday morning, November 17, at his home. Carl was born in Cleveland on February 5, 1942 a son of the late C. L. & Florence Maddux Hamilton. He was a 6th generation Bradley Countian. Carl was a member of North Cleveland Baptist Church and loved attending there....
Lora Ann Danson
Nov 17, 2018
Lora Ann Danson, 51, of Cleveland TN passed away on November 17, 2018. She was born on February 2, 1967 to James and Mary Ruth Kelley. Lora was a lifelong resident of this area. She worked as a manager at McDonalds for many years. Lora loved bowling, attending races, going to the river and spending time with her family. Additionally,...
Douglas Dale Cook
Nov 16, 2018
Douglas Dale Cook, Jr, 52, passed away at his Chattanooga home on 11/16/18. He is survived by his sons, Zachary and Tyler Cook; Parents and their spouses, Cissy Evans, Dale and Fran Cook; sisters and their spouses, Valerie and Rob Matthews and Courtne and Jake Wilhite. A memorial service will be held at Crosspath Church 4201 Ringgold Road, East Ridge,...
Jack Ellison Black Iii
Nov 16, 2018
Jack Ellison Black III “Trey” passed away on November 16, 2018. He was born on August 9, 1984 to the late Jack Ellison Black Jr. and Mary Gardner Black. Trey was an avid skydiver and outdoorsman. He loved hiking, fishing, and World War II History. He is preceded in death by his father, Jack Ellison Black Jr.; grandparents: Jack Ellison...
Geraldine Harrell Etheridge
Nov 14, 2018
Geraldine Harrell Etheridge, 86, of Cleveland, TN went to be with the Lord on November 14, 2018. Mrs. Etheridge will be returning to her home in Columbus, GA where there will be a graveside service at Parkhill Cemetery. Mrs. Etheridge was born December 24, 1931 in Russell County, AL. She was a 1950 graduate of Central High School in Phenix...
Louise M. Buckner
Nov 14, 2018
Louise M. Buckner, 97, of Cleveland, TN passed away on November 14, 2018. She was born on March 16, 1921 to the late Jack and Lizzie McCarter. Louise was a member of First Baptist Church Cleveland. She loved her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren, telling jokes, quilting, gardening, travel, Florida Flea Markets, eating out, playing Dominos and Aggravation and spending...
