Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
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...
Miranda Noel Canup
Nov 14, 2018
Miranda Noel Canup, 28, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN passed away Wednesday, November 14, 2018. Miranda graduated from Walker Valley High School and was a member of Belfounte Baptist Church. Miranda was a very outgoing and social person who loved playing basketball, swimming, and playing with her dog. She adored her daughters more than anything. She was dearly loved...
Lawrence Calvin Jenkins
Nov 13, 2018
Lawrence Calvin Jenkins, 91, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away at a local healthcare facility. He served in World War ll in the Navy on the Destroyer Escort Donaldson. His professional work life included working in men’s clothing for retailers Tom Law, Hardy and Caudle in Chattanooga. He later opened his own freight line which grew to include twelve...
Valerie C. Warnack
Nov 13, 2018
Valerie C. Warnack of Rossville GA, 63 years old, went home to be with her lord and savior, November 13,2018. She was raised in Hixson, but resided in North Ga for the last 30 years. She was proceeded in death by her parents, Norman and Dorothy Roberson, sister Linda Roberson, and nephew Ernie Roberson Jr. Survivors include her husband of...
Sarah Sue Bunch
Nov 13, 2018
Sarah Sue Bunch, 83, passed away Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at a local healthcare facility surrounded by loved ones. Sarah was a loving and dedicated wife, mother and homemaker. She loved going to the flea market, crocheting towels in her free time, as well as working in her flowers. She was dearly loved and will be deeply missed by all...
Jennifer Ann Sprouse
Nov 13, 2018
Jennifer Ann Sprouse, affectionately known is Jen, passed away on Tuesday, November 13, 2018. She fought a courageous battle with breast cancer for two years. Jen was born on December 23, 1985 at Bradley Memorial Hospital where she almost made it as a Christmas baby. Jen enjoyed her birthday and celebrating the holidays. She enjoyed spending time with family and...
Tarvie Gilbert Jr.
Nov 13, 2018
Tarvie Gilbert Jr. a resident of Ringgold, Ga passed away on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at his home. He was dearly loved and will be deeply missed. The family will hold a graveside service at the Chattanooga National Cemetery Thursday, December 6, 2018 at 1:00pm.
Karen Elizabeth May
Nov 12, 2018
Karen Elizabeth (Richter) May entered this world on November 12, 1964 and entered Heaven November 12, 2018 on her 54th birthday surrounded by the love and support of so many. Karen is survived by her husband David May III; children: Hillary, Ryan and Brandyn May; her parents, Dick and Ronnie Richter; Brothers: Richard (Donna) Richter, Jay (Alice) Richter and Stephen...
Jacklynn Danyale Sneed
Nov 12, 2018
Jacklynn Danyale Sneed, 22, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Monday, November 12, 2018. She was born in Cleveland, TN on July 19, 1996. She was of the Church of Christ faith. Jacklynn was employed at McDonald’s where she loved her job. She had a special relationship with her cousin Ava. Jacklynn loved taking pictures, going to...
Eula Ree Dare
Nov 12, 2018
Eula Ree Dare, 87, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Monday evening, November 12, 2018 surrounded by family. Eula was a member of Crosspointe Church of God. She loved church, sewing, reading, and gardening. She was dearly loved and will be deeply missed by all who knew her. She is preceded in death by her parents; Cuba and...
T.C. Creel, Jr.
Nov 11, 2018
TC Creel Jr entered this world kicking and screaming on January 29, 1943. He left this world at home peacefully in his sleep on November 11, 2018 at the age of 75. TC was a native of Bogalusa, LA and had been living in Cleveland, TN the past seven months. One of the greatest joys of TC’s life was his...
Linda Kaye Gatlin
Nov 11, 2018
Linda “Kaye” Maples-Gatlin age 67 of Cleveland passed away Sunday, November 11, 2018 at her home surrounded by loved ones. She loved singing in church and enjoyed her flowers. She was dearly loved and will be deeply missed by all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her parents Claude and Martha Maples, brothers David and Don Maples...
Willie Lee Swafford
Nov 9, 2018
Willie Lee Swafford, 97, of Cleveland, TN passed away on November 9, 2018. She was born on March 12, 1921 to the late W.O. and Flora Glenn Swafford. Willie was a lifelong resident of Cleveland and a lifetime member of Hopewell Baptist Church, where she became a Christian in 1947. Willie was very active in her church and served as...
Michael C. "Mike" Pierce
Nov 9, 2018
Michael C. Pierce, 85, a lifelong resident of this area passed away on Friday afternoon, November 9, 2018 at Life Care of Cleveland. Mike was born on February 23, 1933 in Calhoun, TN on the Hiwassee River a son of the late Luther and Alice Pierce. He was very proud of his hometown and loved growing up there. Mike was...
Kevin Louis Tacy
Nov 9, 2018
Kevin Louis Tacy, age 47 of Cleveland, TN passed away November 9, 2018. Kevin was born on December 30, 1970. He loved to fish, garden and had a love for animals especially turtles. Kevin is survived by his wife Lanette King Tacy, his five children, Jenna Stephens, Blake Tacy, Natalie Fuglaar (Nick), Kevin Tacy (Miranda) and Kyle Tacy. Three grandchildren,...
Cyrus Edgar "Sandy" Troutt Jr.
Nov 9, 2018
Cyrus Edgar “Sandy” Troutt Jr., 58, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Friday evening, November 9, 2018 in a local hospital. He was born on April 14, 1960 in Cleveland, TN. Sandy attended Charleston High School and worked for many years as a brick mason. He is preceded in death by his father Cyrus E. Troutt Sr....
Rita Dorothy Kronebusch
Nov 8, 2018
Rita Dorothy Kronebusch, 85 years of age, passed away on Thursday November 8, 2018. Rita was born on July 5th, 1933 in Chicago Illinois to the late Lottie and Joseph Kania. Rita was educated in the Chicago school system and went on to graduate from the Oak Park Hospital School of Nursing. After graduation Rita found herself out west in...
Sheldon (Ted) Brandt
Nov 8, 2018
Sheldon (Ted) Brandt, 84, of Cleveland, TN, passed away on Thursday Nov. 8, 2018. Ted was born on the family farm in Ryder, ND to Max and Edrie (Bowen) Brandt. Ted graduated from Willow City High School where he met the love of his life, Sally Atkinson. They married in 1958 and enjoyed 60 years of marriage. He completed a...
Shelby Lee Tollett
Nov 8, 2018
Shelby Tollett passed away at his Daughters house on November 8,2018 surrounded by family. Shelby was born and raised in Chattanooga. He was known for his crazy sense of humor, some of his passions included, hunting, fishing, dancing, and skydiving. He served his country in the Army and Navy Reserves. Shelby retired from Norfolk Southern Railroad. Shelby was preceded in...
Lois Elaine Kennedy
Nov 8, 2018
Lois Elaine Kennedy, 72, of Cleveland, TN passed away on November 8, 2018. She was born on June 15, 1946 to the late Joseph and Elaine Cziryak. She loved her family, especially spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Lois also enjoyed going to yard sales. She will forever be remembered as a dedicated mother, wife, sister and friend....
