Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Mary Lucille Bergman
Oct 7, 2018
Mary Lucille Bergman passed away peacefully, Sunday, October 7, in Collegedale Tennessee. She was born on March 7, 1929, in Indiana, Pennsylvania. Lucille Bergman loved Jesus, her family and her husband, Dick Bergman, dearly. They were married 67 years! She enjoyed a full career working at Loma Linda Foods, Georgia-Cumberland Conference Office and the Southern Union Office of the Seventh-day...
Charles Lewis Hyde
Oct 7, 2018
Charles Lewis Hyde, 68, a resident of Cleveland TN, passed away Sunday, October 7, 2018 at a local hospital. Charles was a dedicated mechanic who loved working on old trucks, he also operated heavy machinery working with his father. He was dearly loved and will be deeply missed by all who knew him. He is preceded in death by his...
John Howard Warner
Oct 6, 2018
John Warner, 77, passed away Saturday October 6, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family. John is survived by his wife of 41 years, Linda Warner; children Jason Warner, Amanda (Adam) Osborne, Stephen (Jessica) Warner, Wendy (Mark) Saccamano, Christy Warner; Grandsons Lincoln and Graham Osborne; brothers Kenneth and David (Christine) Warner; several nieces and nephews; and his many grand...
Mildred Helen Watson
Oct 6, 2018
Mildred Helen Watson, 78, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Saturday morning, October 6, 2018 at her home. She was born in Chattanooga, TN on October 29, 1939. She will be forever remembered as a loving mother and homemaker. She is preceded in death by her husband Lenus Watson and sister Trecy Ferguson. She leaves behind to...
Brenda Joyce Earwood
Oct 6, 2018
Brenda Joyce Earwood, 76, passed away Saturday October 6th, 2018 at her home surrounded by her family. She enjoyed Bible study, sewing, cooking and spending time with her family. She was born September 20, 1942 to the late Virgil and Donnie Calhoun. She is preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Floyd Earwood. Brother Billy Calhoun and sister...
Kenneth Walter Shepard
Oct 5, 2018
Kenneth Walter Shepard, 73, passed away in his home in Ringgold, Georgia, on Friday, Oct. 5, 2018. He leaves behind his wife, Denise Shepard, a son, Aaron Shepard, two daughters, Holly (Shane) Milne and Amy (Bob) Chouinard, two brothers, Willie Shepard and Gordon (Teresa) Shepard, a grandson, Jackson Chouinard, and numerous nieces and nephews. Kenneth was preceded in death by...
Johnny David Owens
Oct 4, 2018
Johnny David Owens, 65, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN passed away Thursday, October 4, 2018 at his home surrounded by loved ones. Johnny was a man that pride himself on hard work and love for his family. He was a self-employed business owner for more than 19 years in the Trucking Industry. Johnny was a loving husband, father, grandfather,...
Jennie Yarber Overton
Oct 2, 2018
Jennie Overton, 84, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at a her home surrounded by her loving family. She was deeply loved and will be greatly missed. There will be a graveside service held Friday, October 5, 2018 at 2pm at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Kristy Ann Vaughn
Sep 30, 2018
Kristy Ann Vaughn, 39, passed away September 30th, 2018 at her home near Cleveland, TN after a 2 year battle with cancer. Her Memorial Service will be held this Friday, Sept 5th, from 3:30pm to 6pm at Echoes of Mercy Baptist Church located at 515 Durkee Rd. SE, Cleveland, TN 37323. Kristy was born on Feb. 15th, 1979 to Ronnie...
Bobby Jack Branch
Sep 28, 2018
Bobby Jack Bunch, 71, a resident of Riceville, TN passed away on Friday, September 28, 22018 at NHC of Athens. He was born on March 9, 1947 in Monticello, FL a son of the late Albert & Louise Branch. Bobby was a truck driver for many years. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by one daughter...
Russell Vernon Cummins
Sep 28, 2018
Russell Vernon Cummins, 51, of Chattanooga, TN died on Friday, September 28, 2018. He was born in Pacoima, CA, but moved to Chattanooga in 1972 when he was 5. He left in this world a loving and faithful wife Stacey Dianna Cummins and a loving stepdaughter Emma Leigh Bell Ryder, his mother Patricia Brockman, his sister Larissa Pelletier and husband...
Greg Nichols
Sep 27, 2018
Greg Nichols, 42, a lifelong resident of Athens, TN passed away on Thursday morning, September 27, 2018 at Erlanger Medical Center. He was born on November 16, 1975. Greg was of the Baptist faith. He is preceded in death by his sister Tammy Nichols, grandparents Ed & Elizabeth Nichols, Johnny & Irene Stephens and Jack & Betty Davis and aunt...
Cecil William Cross
Sep 24, 2018
Cecil William Cross 73, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away on Monday, September 24, 2018 at 10:32 p.m. in his home with his wife, Linda Sue Cross by his side. Cecil was born on August 7, 1945 to Isham Earl and Maggie Belle Cross, who has preceded Cecil in death. Also gone before him is his brother, Herman Cross; two sisters,...
Charles Franklin Flowers
Sep 24, 2018
Charles Franklin Flowers, born March 26, 1961, passed away suddenly Monday September 24,2018 Charles was a well known construction worker all of his life. Working for Dennis Murray for many years. He loved his family and was always willing to help out whenever needed. Recently he helped his mom with the fruit stand at fort hill at Mount Olive Cemetery...
Deborah Phillips Campbell
Sep 23, 2018
Deborah Phillips-Campbell, went to be with the Lord Sunday, September 23, 2018. Debbie loved photography and crafting, but her greatest passion was children’s ministry. She served at Little People’s Church, an outreach of Faith Memorial Church: 910 17th St NW in Cleveland for over 30 years. She is preceded in death by her mother, Janie Phillips. She leaves behind to...
Danielle Marie Mcbath
Sep 22, 2018
Danielle Marie McBath, 29, a resident of Chattanooga, TN passed away on Saturday, September 22, 2018 at a local hospital. Danielle had a great love for teaching and was a teacher 24/7. She was a teacher at Red Bank Elementary school and taught summer school on top of her normal teaching duties. She loved to travel, enjoyed music and concerts,...
Janette Fain
Sep 22, 2018
Janette Fain, 50, a current resident of Cleveland, TN and lifelong resident of McMinn County passed away on Saturday, September 22, 2018 at Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga TN. She was born on May 30, 1968. Janette was a member of Mt. Harmony Baptist Church II of Riceville, TN. She was a certified medical assistant and worked at Dayton Pediatrics for...
Raymond Larry Nichols
Sep 21, 2018
It is with great sadness that the family of Raymond Larry Nichols Sr. announces his passing at his home on Friday September 21, 2018 at the age of 76. He was born on January 6, 1942 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He lived in Miami, FL in his early years and his family settled in Cleveland, Tennessee. He attended Arnold Elementary and...
Nathan Renfro
Sep 21, 2018
Nathan Renfro, 46, passed away Friday, Sept. 21, 2018. He was a prolific historian and loved to talk history with his family and friends and his students at Etowah City Schools, where he taught social studies to 7th and 8th graders. Nathan had a passion for music. He played bass in many bands in the Cleveland area over the years...
Carla Wyman Vandergriff
Sep 21, 2018
Carla Fay Wyman Vandergriff, 78, passed peacefully from this life on Friday, September 21, 2018 at her home in Ringgold, GA. Born and raised in Chattanooga, TN, Carla loved to travel and lived in several locations throughout her life, including the Detroit, MI area and Mobile, AL. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Lovella (nee Blaylock)...
