Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries

Aug 7, 2018

Othella Wynn peacefully moved from Riceville, TN, to Heaven, her new home, on August 7th, 2018 at the age of 92 surrounded by family. She was born in Dial, GA. She was the daughter of LP and Callie Mae Long. Othella and John Wynn are Pastors of Staffordtown Holiness Church in Copperhill, TN. Othella is survived by her husband, John...

Aug 7, 2018

Jerry Kenneth Wilson, 81, of Cleveland, TN passed away on August 7, 2018. He was born in Kanes County California on February 8, 1937 to the late Luther and Anna Wilson. Jerry worked at Magic Chef most of his adult life. He loved hunting and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he is...

Aug 6, 2018

Mary Louise Stokes, 71, of Decatur, TN went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 6, 2018 surrounded by her family. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She enjoyed her days working in her flower gardens as well as spending time with her family and friends. She spent her Sundays with her church family who she...

Aug 6, 2018

Wilma Jean Bearfield, 71, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN, passed on Monday, August 6, 2018, at a local hospital surrounded by loved ones. Wilma loved her family more than anything, she also loved crossword puzzles as well as going to the beach in her younger years. She is dearly loved and will be deeply missed by all who knew...

Aug 6, 2018

Kelby Johnanna Ruth Fritts, 18, a resident of Old Fort, TN, passed away on Monday, August 6, 2018 at a local hospital. She graduated Polk County high school where she was the Salutatorian of her class. She was a two sport athlete for the Lady Wildcats playing on the basketball and softball team where she had many achievements. She was...

Aug 5, 2018

Pamela Valentine Miller passed away Sunday, August 5, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents Bill and Dottie Valentine. She was a loving wife of forty-six years to Al Miller and mother of two sons, Brett and Pete Miller, daughter-in-law Terri Clapp Miller and grandson Cael Miller. Pam was a graduate of UT-Chattanooga where she was a member...

Aug 4, 2018

Edna Ruth Palmer, 61, passed away peacefully at her home in Old Fort, TN on Saturday, August 4, 2018. Edna was a member of Mt. Olive Church of God. She Loved working in her flowers, the beach, and most of all she loved her dogs. We are all going to miss her sweetness. She is preceded in death by her...

Aug 4, 2018

Johnny Morris Ogle, 87, of Cleveland, TN passed away on August 4, 2018. He was born on June 19, 1931 to the late Jonas and Winnie Mae Ogle. Johnny was a lifelong resident of the Cleveland area and was a Veteran of the United States Army. He was a member of Big Springs Baptist Church as well as a Sunday...

Aug 3, 2018

Mary Ellen Phillips, 76, of Cleveland TN and formerly of Chattanooga, passed away on August 3, 2018. She was born on October 25, 1941 to the late Dee and Zona Marie Kilgore. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Raymond H. Phillips Sr.; brother Howard Kilgore; sister Katherine Cartwright. She leaves behind to cherish...

Aug 3, 2018

Doris Jean Cross, 75, a resident of Ooltewah, TN passed away on Friday morning, August 3, 2018 in a Chattanooga hospital surrounded by her family. Doris was born on June 22, 1943 in Panama City Beach, FL a daughter of the late Jonah & Grace Babb. She was a 30 plus year member of the Elkmont Baptist Church. Doris great...

Aug 3, 2018

Ruby Wright Lawson, born April 30, 1928 went home to be with her Lord & Savior on August 3, 2018. Mrs. Lawson was of the Church of God faith spending countless years teaching Sunday School, leading choir music and hours of diligent Bible study. She retired from the Tennessee Valley Authority after many years as a secretary. Aunt Ruby will...

Aug 3, 2018

Aug 2, 2018

Morris Lewis, 88, of Cleveland, TN passed away on Thursday, August 2, 2018 at a Cleveland TN healthcare facility. He was born in Edgefield County, South Carolina on November 3, 1929 to the late John C. Lewis and Clara Viola Collins Lewis. Morris was a veteran of the United States Army serving in the Signa Corp in Korea. He retired...

Aug 2, 2018

Anita Jo Norton, 63, a lifelong resident of the area, passed away Thursday, August 2, 2018 with her loving husband David by her side. Anita loved the Lord, spending time with her family (especially her grand babies), and taking care of her flowers. She enjoyed volunteering at the church, especially in the nursery taking care of little ones. She was...

Aug 2, 2018

Wayne Lynn Lehman, 80, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Thursday, August 2, 2018 at his home surrounded by loved ones. Wayne owned his own Printing company where he worked all his life; he was a member of Bowman Hills Seventh Day Adventist Church. He loved to spend time golfing, fishing with his children, doing yardwork, and taking...

Aug 2, 2018

Walter Allen Howard Sr. passed away Thursday morning August 2, 2018 at a local hospital. He was preceded in death by his father and mother Sam and Della Howard. He left behind two sons, Walter Allen (LaDonna) Howard and George Scott (Michele) Howard, along with several grandchildren. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Georgetown, TN. He loved...

Aug 2, 2018

Kenneth F. "Ken" McReynolds, 54, of Chattanooga, died Thursday, August 2, 2018, after a long illness. Ken was born in Cleveland, Tennessee on September 23, 1963. He was preceded in death by his niece, Adelaide Kennedy McReynolds. He is survived by his parents, Anne and SamMcReynolds; his sister, Reeves McCune(Ashley) and their son, John Mosby; his brother, Jackson (Teresa) and...

Aug 2, 2018

Shirlyn Lee Eakins, 74, of Graysville, TN, died Thursday, August 2, 2018 at her home. Shirlyn attended the Spivey Memorial Methodist Church. Shirlyn had many different jobs in her life, some of which include Battlecreek Sanitarium and Village Pancake House in Battlecreek, Michigan, where she lived for 14 years. She also worked for Keyser Roth, ETC Catering Company and Pizza...

Aug 1, 2018

Chad Alan Phillips, 31, longtime resident of Calhoun, TN passed away on August 1, 2018 along with his loving wife, Tiffany Phillips. He is proceeded in death by his grandmother, Thelma Phillips and grandfathers Gene Goins and Dink Phillips. He is survived by his father Roger A. Phillips, mother Shelia E Arcara and step-father Tony Arcara; son Phoenix “Liam” Phillips;...

Jul 31, 2018

Erica Lashay Michelle Hixson, infant, A resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Tuesday, July 31, 2018 surrounded by loved ones. She was dearly loved and will be deeply missed by all who met her. She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her parents, Eric Hixson and Bridgette Rodgers Patterson; siblings, Hunter Hixson, Hannah Hixson, and Joshua Hixson; grandparents, Clyde...