Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries

Oct 27, 2018

Rebecca Ann Hix Whaley, age 71, of Cleveland, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, October 27, 2018, Becky graduated from Brainerd High School in 1965 and went on to study accounting at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. Mrs. Whaley was a member of the American Rabbit Breeders Association (ARBA). She was active in rabbit breeding and showing of...

Oct 26, 2018

Nancy Marie Gerald, of Antioch, Tennessee, passed away on October 26, in Ooltewah, Tennessee. Nancy was born in Nashville to Charles W. and Mary L. Gerald on March 13, 1949. She worked for Sanders Manufacturing for forty-eight years. Nancy was preceded in death by her parents; Charles and Mary Gerald, her daughter; Kimberly Ann Phillips, her brothers; Billy Gerald, Herbert...

Oct 26, 2018

Nora Perry 55, of Lafayette Georgia passed away in her home early Friday morning October 26th 2018. She had been battling lung cancer, and only found out five months ago. A celebration of life will be scheduled at a later date. Nora was born in Athens, Ohio to James and Ada Morgan on March 11, 1963. She graduated Westerville North...

Oct 25, 2018

Barbara Ann Ysidro, 79, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Thursday, October 25, 2018 at a local hospital. Barbara was born to the late Otic and Willie Lee Harder on October 29, 1938. Barbara and her late husband Leonard moved to Cleveland from Pittsburg, Kansas in 1977. Barbara was a member of Westwood Baptist Church and was also...

Oct 23, 2018

John Franklin “Giggy” Bivens, 76, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN went peacefully into the arms of Jesus. Giggy was an avid bowler as well as a “better than average Golfer”. He and Susan had only had fur babies which they loved as children. Giggy served his country proudly in the National Guard. He was dearly loved and will be...

Oct 23, 2018

Oct 22, 2018

William “Ronald” Frazier, 91, a longtime resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on October 22, 2018. He was born on November 6, 1926 to the late William Clifford and Frances Hunsucker Frazier. Ronald was a member of the local 43 Plumbers and steamfitters for 60 plus years. He was a faithful deacon at MtA. Carmel Baptist Church. Ronald loved working...

Oct 22, 2018

Helen Marie Ridley, 88, of McDonald, TN passed away on October 22, 2018. She was born on June 18, 1930 in Ooltewah, TN to the late James and Mandy Rogers. Four years ago Helen moved back here from Dalton, GA to this area that she called home for 47 years. She was a member of Bancroft Church of God where...

Oct 22, 2018

William (Bill) D. Rogers, 83 resident of Bakewell, TN went to be with the Lord on Monday, October 22. He was at home surrounded by his wife and children. He was proceeded in death by his parents, Myron and Catherine Rogers, son John David Rogers and his granddaughter Christina Shaver. Bill is survived by his wife of 63 years, Martha...

Oct 21, 2018

Jeffrey Lynn King, 54, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Sunday morning, October 21, 2018 at his home. He was born on November 13, 1963. Jeffrey was a gifted mechanic who loved racing and sent many weekends at the Cleveland Speedway. He also worked for many local auto detail shops in his lifetime and enjoyed fishing in...

Oct 21, 2018

Sherida Ann Kelly, 68, passed away October 21, 2018 in Chattanooga. Sherida was born November 21, 1949 in Covington, Kentucky, to William and Helen Gregory. She was the oldest of three children. She graduated from East Ridge High School with honors in 1968. Sherida was a wonderful cook who loved to entertain friends and family over the years, and will...

Oct 21, 2018

Ida Charlene Dabbs, 65, a resident of Cleveland, TN went to her heavenly home unexpectedly on Sunday, October 21, 2018. Born August 16, 1953, she was the daughter of the late Pauline Harris Taylor and Rev. Charles “Mack” Taylor. She was a member of Elkmont Baptist Church. She was dearly loved and will be deeply missed by all who knew...

Oct 20, 2018

Donna Gayle Ridge, 58, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Saturday, October 20, 2018. Donna loved her family, making people laugh, drinking coffee, and the Tennessee Volunteers. She was dearly loved and will be deeply missed by all who knew her. She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her daughter Tina Blair (Jeremy) Kuykendall; sons, Timmy Blair and...

Oct 20, 2018

Mary Lee White, 93, of Cleveland, TN passed away on October 20, 2018. She was born on March 23, 1925 to the late Raymond D. and Velma W. Parks. Mary was a lifelong resident of this area and of the Baptist Faith. She was an active member of Macedonia Baptist Church where she quilted with the Lord’s Stitchers. In addition...

Oct 19, 2018

John Henry Miller Jr., 67, of Cleveland, TN passed away on October 19, 2018. He was born on April 3, 1951 to the late John Henry Miller Sr. and Roberta Dunn Miller. He was a lifelong resident of this area and of the Christian Faith. He loved the Lord with all his heart. John enjoyed playing guitar and spending time...

Oct 19, 2018

Sue Ellen Griffin Sims, affectionately known as Suzy or Nonna, left this earth October 19th and is now pain free and dancing in Heaven with Jesus. This 73 year-old beloved daughter, wife, mother, aunt, grandmother and friend, greatly influenced her family and so many others. Mentoring young mothers, teaching adult and children’s Sunday school and choir, rocking hundreds of babies,...

Oct 18, 2018

Sherri L. Kincaid, 61, a lifelong resident of McMinn County passed away on Thursday night, October 18, 2018 at her home. Sherri was born in Englewood, TN on April 28, 1957. She was a graduate of McMinn Central High School. Sherri is preceded in death by her only child Travis Kincaid and her mother Patricia Duckworth. Sherri leaves behind to...

Oct 17, 2018

Pamela Ann (Gibson) Roderick, 56, of Cleveland TN, has joined our Heavenly Father on Wednesday, October 17, 2018. She was born October 15, 1962, on FT. Gordon Military Base, GA to E. David and Doris (Gibson) Atkins. She is survived in marriage by her loving husband of 32 years, James ‘Monty’ Roderick. Also surviving is her son, Timothy L. Jones...

Oct 16, 2018

Joseph Harrison Atchley, 66, a resident of Cleveland, TN Passed away on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 surrounded by family. He loved spending time with his granddaughter, enjoyed fishing, golfing, and Nascar, he was a member of The Cleveland Hunting Rifle and Pistol Club. He is proceeded in death by his mother, Ella Mae Burnett Atchley; father, Arthur Atchley; Brothers, Kenneth...

Oct 16, 2018

Donnie Ray Trentham, 49, of Cleveland, TN passed away on October 16, 2018. He was born on March 3, 1969 to Elvin and Corene Trentham. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his siblings: Alice Stewart, James and Carolyn Trentham, Lois Burchfield, Lillian Sneed, Lorene Nunley, Johnny Trentham, Edward Trentham, Martha and William Lemons, and Virginia Scroggins. In addition to...