Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries

Aug 27, 2018

James Harce Evans, 89, of Cleveland, TN passed away on Monday, August 27, 2018. He was born on November 23, 1928 to the late William and Essie Evans. James was a self-employed Mechanic and loved to work on vehicles. He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 67 years, Mary Catherine Evans; parents, William and Essie Evans; brother,...

Aug 26, 2018

Veta (Beard) Greene, 58 of Cleveland, TN made her last wildly inappropriate comment on August 26, 2018. She was the youngest child of French and Gladys Beard. While Veta was always the life of the party, she didn’t really start to live until her grandchildren were born starting in 2003. She enjoyed fishing, gardening, and helping her family when needed....

Aug 26, 2018

Ernest Franklin Hoover (Junior), 49, a resident of Cleveland TN passed away on 08-26-18. Ernest was preceded in death by his father, Ernest Franklin Hoover Sr. He is survived by his mother, Barbara Hoover; sister, Chrissy Hoover; His three children, Issac, Meranda and Cameron; Step Daughter, Caitlin; Five Grandchildren, Saydie, Jerimiah, Olivia, Jonah and Samuel; And several nieces and nephews....

Aug 24, 2018

Aimee Deneane Cheathem, 38, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Friday evening, August 24, 2018 in a local hospital. She was employed by Hardwick Clothes of Cleveland. She is survived by her parents Terry & Ann Cheathem and two daughters Olivvia Cheathem and Brooklynn Harris both of Cleveland. There will be no formal service at this time. Online...

Aug 24, 2018

Carrie Angela Wheeler- Estep, 40, passed away at her home in Chattanooga on August 24, 2018. Carrie loved her special time with her Jesus and spending time reading her bible, along with spending time with her children, family and being outdoors. Carrie is preceded in death by her Grandparents; Novella Harris Burton, Floyd W. Burton Jr., Pearl Woods Perry and...

Aug 23, 2018

Maggie “Della” Watkins, 85, a resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away on Thursday, August 23, 2018. Della was born on May 3, 1933 to the late Lester Theodore Keith and Ona Marie Brock Keith. She graduated from Belmont in Business as well as Vanderbilt with a Nursing degree. Della was a member of Valley View Baptist Church. She loved to...

Aug 23, 2018

Wilma Florene McConnell, 89, of Cleveland, TN passed away on August 23, 2018. She was born on September 2, 1928 to the late L.C. and Nettie Mikel. She was a lifelong resident of this area and a member of Big Springs Baptist Church. She loved to travel and spending time with her girls. She worked at American Uniform for 34...

Aug 23, 2018

James Randy Duncan, 56, passed away on Thursday, August 23, 2018. He is preceded in death by his Father, Bud Duncan; son, Adrian Duncan; sister, Pam Gray. He is survived by his mother, Shirley Gass; brothers, Mike Duncan and Tom Bill Duncan, both of Chattanooga; along with several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held 11AM Friday...

Aug 23, 2018

Malinda Anne Fairall, 72, resident of Tellico Plains, TN died Thursday, August 23, 2018. Born on May 8, 1946 in Greenwood, Miss. Daughter of the late John Ross & Stella L. Conner. Malinda attended Wilson Station Presbyterian Church. She was a retired LPN, avid genealogist and proud member of the Cherokee Tribe Ani-Yun-Wiga Nation. She is survived by her husband...

Aug 23, 2018

Steven Brian “Steve” Hall, 44, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Thursday, August 23, 2018 in a local hospital. He was of the Christian faith and a 1991 graduate of Bradley Central High School. Steve enjoyed working on computers in his spare time. Steve leaves behind to cherish his memory his mother Linda Hall (Brence Smith) and...

Aug 21, 2018

Peggy Jo Davidson, age 92 of Rossville, GA passed Tuseday August 21, 2018. She was retired after 45 years with standard Coosa Thatcher. She was preceded in death by her parents , husband Lyndell Davidson Sr., three sisters Doris, Willy and Frances Cobb. Two brothers, two grandsons Mike Davidson, Phillip Davidson. She is survived by daughter Sharon McAllister Parris, sons...

Aug 20, 2018

Fawn Zanette Branham, 54, a resident of Decatur, TN, passed away on Monday, August 20, 2018. She will be dearly loved and missed by all who knew her. She is preceded in death by her mother, Margaret K Branham. She is survived by her children, Alexis and Zachary Pope; granddaughter, Lilah Ballinger; father, Zane Branham; siblings, Mark Branham, Gary Branham...

Aug 20, 2018

Linda Millsaps Parker Eaton, 72, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Monday, August 20, 2018. She was the daughter of the late Ples and Verna Lee Millsaps. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, David Parker. She was a member of Samples Memorial but was attending Four Point Baptist. She enjoyed reading her bible, working...

Aug 19, 2018

Douglas Delano Richesin a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away peacefully at his residence Sunday, August 19, 2018 surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his parents Samuel C. and Candie Kimsey Richesin. He is survived by his wife of 61 years Betty Jo Calhoun Richesin. Four daughters Jennifer and Rodney Wells, Marcia and Phillip Poore, Dawn...

Aug 19, 2018

Joshua Wilson, the son of Larry and Frances Wilson, was born on November 25, 1977, in Chattanooga, TN. He attended Grace Baptist Academy, Bradley High School, and Lee University where he studied pastoral ministries. While at Lee, he was in Campus Choir and a proud fraternity brother of Theta Delta Kappa. At an early age, Josh professed his faith in...

Aug 19, 2018

Ross “Junior” McNabb, 55, of Cleveland, TN went home to be with his Lord on Sunday, August 19, 2018. He was born on March 9, 1963. He is preceded in death by his mother, Jeanette McNabb; his brother Alvin McNabb; and Sister Annette Tran. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his father Ross, McNabb Sr.; sister Brenda Maney and...

Aug 19, 2018

Jimmy Ray Gray, infant, went to be with the Lord on August 19, 2018. He will be deeply missed. He is survived by his parents, Cory and Kelly Gray; siblings, Jaci and Jada Gray; grandparents, Steve and Volanda Wright, Franklin Shell and Bernice Ramsey, Claudette Hunt, and Becky Wright, Tommy Wright. Pallbearers for the service: Marlin Wright, Colton Gray, Cory...

Aug 18, 2018

Bret Blackburn Noblitt, February 7, 1953 - August 18, 2018 If the measure of your life is the number of people you come into contact with - those that you influence, guide, share knowledge and love, then Bret Noblitt had a life well-lived. Drummer, live sound engineer, nuclear health physicist, martial artist, sound and video systems engineer, business owner, fan...

Aug 17, 2018

Aug 17, 2018

Corbett B. Bise, Jr., 50, longtime resident of Cleveland, passed away on Friday, August 17, 2018 surrounded by family and friends. Corbett worked as a chef at the Pancake Pantry in Nashville, TN for 20 years. He loved being around his family, he loved to go fishing and hunting in spare time and he also loved the University of Tennessee...