Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Katie Sue Campbell
Sep 21, 2018
Katie Sue Campbell, 84, a resident of Riceville, TN passed away on Friday, September 21, 2018 at Erlanger Medical Center. She was born on August 30, 1934 in Englewood, TN. She is preceded in death by her parents Earnest & Ni’Gonial Saffles and one daughter Sheila Wilcox. She leaves behind to cherish her memory three daughter Roxie Shelton (David), Roberta...
Douglas Henry Long
Sep 20, 2018
Douglas Henry Long, 74, a resident of Cleveland, TN. Son of the late Roy and Roberta Long passed away on Thursday, September 20, 2018 at Erlanger Medical Center surrounded by loved ones. He served in The United States Navy, was a member of the V.F.W., American Legion and strong in his Baptist belief. He loved college football especially the Tennessee...
Barbara Sue Bunch
Sep 20, 2018
Barbara Sue Bunch, 58, passed away at a local healthcare facility on Thursday, September 20, 2018 surrounded by loved ones. She loved to sing, listen to music, write poetry, and spend time with her grandchildren. She was deeply loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She is preceded in death by her parents, Kenneth Smith and...
John Michael "Mike" Seago
Sep 20, 2018
On Thursday, September 20, 2018, John Michael Seago passed away at the age of 74 after a brief but savage fight with dementia. Mike, the oldest son of H.W. "Bill" and Christine Loyless Seago, was born December 3, 1943, in Gilmer, Texas. He graduated from Lufkin High School in Lufkin, Texas, in 1962. He received his BS in Electrical Engineering...
Benson Roy Norton
Sep 19, 2018
Infant Benson Roy Norton came into the world on August 23, 2018 in Sweetwater, TN. He went to be with Jesus on September 19, 2018 in Athens, TN. He was only 27 days old when he passed away and left many people heartbroken and devastated. In those short 27 days he was a very happy baby. His parents loved him...
Patricia Gail Haddock
Sep 18, 2018
Patricia Haddock, 62, a resident of East Ridge, TN passed away on Tuesday, September 18, 2018 surrounded by family. She was a member at Brainerd Baptist Church and volunteered at East Ridge High School Athletics concession stand. She loved the outdoors, loved cooking for people, was an animal whisperer, and loved exercising. She is preceded in death by her father,...
Donald Eugene Keith
Sep 18, 2018
Donald E. Keith, 81, a resident of Cleveland, TN and well know historian passed away on Tuesday night, September 18, 2018 at his home surrounded by loved ones. He was a member of East Side Church of Christ. He was a very giving person and a great provider. Growing up he learned his strong will and work ethics from his...
Margaret Miner
Sep 18, 2018
Margaret Miner, 94, a resident of East Ridge, TN passed away on Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at her home surrounded by family. She was a member of Eastern Star. She is preceded in death by her father; Joseph Allen Pullen, mother; Lizzie Pullen (Loyd), son; Thomas Alvin Miner. She is survived by her son; Joseph Miner of Middleburg, FL, daughter;...
Gladys Edna Barker
Sep 17, 2018
Gladys Edna Barker, 83, a resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away on Monday, September 17, 2018 at a local healthcare facility. She was a member of North Cleveland Church of God as well as the Peacemakers. Gladys served alongside her husband of 60 years, Rev. Paul F. Barker in ministry. She loved entertaining, hosting missionaries, as well as cooking. She...
Nakia Joseph Stinnett
Sep 17, 2018
Nakia Joseph Stinnett, 42, passed away Monday September 17, 2018 in Cleveland, TN. A former resident of Florida, he moved back to his birthplace of Cleveland three years ago with his family. A lover of music, his favorite genre was heavy metal. He was inspired by Phil Anselmo, Dimebag Darrell and Dez Fafara. He was a talented singer and musician...
Jerry Lee King
Sep 16, 2018
Jerry Lee King was a loving father, mentor, and an avid NASCAR fan, (if Dale Earnhardt was in the race), enjoyed tending to his mini farm on New Hope Rd, and loving/playing with his babies brought the most joy to his life, 15 grandchildren, and 7 great grandchildren. He was retired Lieutenant for the City of Cleveland Fire Department, and...
William "Bug" Ranzo White
Sep 16, 2018
William “Bug” White, age 77 passed away on September 16, 2018. He was a graduate of Bradley Central high school where he was considered one of the best linemen to ever attend Bradley, and was named an All State Tackle. He received a football scholarship to MTSU and was starting Tackle and Freshman All Conference. He was invited to try...
Jeffrey Lee Hicks
Sep 16, 2018
Jeffrey Hicks, 51, a resident of Chattanooga, TN passed away on Sunday, September 16, 2018 in a Chattanooga Hospital. Jeffrey was a state champion wrestler in Georgia for two years in high school. He worked in commercial fencing for over thirty years then started truck driving for a living. One of his favorite pass times was going to river and...
Kathy Cabrera Greene
Sep 15, 2018
Kathy Cabrera Greene, 61, of Cleveland, TN passed away on September 15, 2018. She was born on April 28, 1957 to the late Herman and Ruby Cabrera. Kathy was a lifelong resident of this area and a 30 year employee of Peytons Southeastern, where she worked as a Supervisor. She was also a veteran of the United States Army, where...
Cora Lee Howard
Sep 15, 2018
Cora Lee Howard (Raines) , 84, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Saturday, Septebmer 15, 2018 in a local hospital surrounded by family. Cora was a long time resident of Cleveland, TN. She was a very generous person, loved trips to the mountains, and truly loved life. She is preceeded in death by her husband; Lonnie “Onnie” Raines,...
Reba Elizabeth Caldwell Pendergrass
Sep 11, 2018
Reba Elizabeth Caldwell Pendergrass, lovingly known as Mamaw, 82. Born February 9th, 1936. She was a resident of Bradley County all her life and left her loving family on Tuesday September 11th, 2018. She was retired from American Uniform after over forty years. She was one of the longest living members of Gum Springs Baptist Church. She was preceded in...
Michael Taylor Mcconnell
Sep 11, 2018
Michael Taylor McConnell, 30, of Cleveland TN passed away on September 11, 2018. He was born on February 17, 1988 in East Ridge, TN. Taylor was a lifelong resident of this area and a 2006 graduate of Walker Valley High School. He enjoyed listening to music, watching movies, working in the yard and the garden, and cheering on UT Football....
Wilma Callihan Dunn
Sep 11, 2018
Wilma Callihan Dunn, 80, of Old Fort, TN passed away on Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at home surrounded by her family. She was born on July 20, 1938 in Bradley County, a daughter of the late Rev. W.A. and Edna Callihan. She is also preceded in death by her brother Jerry Callihan. She was a member of Blue Ridge Temple...
Philip Martin Mullins
Sep 10, 2018
Philip Martin Mullins, 63, of Ooltewah, TN passed away Sunday, September 9, 2018 at a Chattanooga hospital. Philip was a long time employee of Ken Garner Manufacturing. He loved the outdoors and hiking. He also was a ham radio enthusiast and was a long time member and former director of the Chattanooga Amateur Radio Club. Philip is preceded in death...
Davin James Valencia
Sep 8, 2018
Davin James Valencia, 13, of Ooltewah, TN passed away on September 8, 2018. He was born on January 13, 2005 in Tuscaloosa, AL to Anthony and Cristina Valencia. Davin has lived in Chattanooga for the past four years, after moving here from Alabama. He was a very sweet, kind, and honest boy who never met a stranger. He loved space...
