Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Virginia Louise Kellar Petitt
Jul 20, 2018
Virginia Louise Kellar Petitt, 80, of Cleveland, passed away, Friday, July 20, 2018. She was born May 17, 1938 to the late Clarence & Maude Carr Kellar. She was preceded in death by three brothers and one sister. Survivors include her husband Bob W. Petitt of Cleveland, her daughter Linda Oertling and her husband Kevin of Johnson City, her son...
Alice Kaye Ames
Jul 20, 2018
Alice Kaye Ames, 68, a resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away on Friday, July 20, 2018, at a healthcare facility. Alice was born November 7, 1949, to George Myrick Hewitt and Alfrida Anderson Hewitt in Birmingham, AL. She was a student at Bradley High School and retired from Schering Plough as a secretary. She was dearly loved and will be...
Richard William Devercelly
Jul 18, 2018
Richard W. “Devo” DeVercelly passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday July 18, 2018. Devo graduated from South Houston High School, Houston, Texas in 1976 where he was in ROTC. He served 8 years in the U.S. Navy’s nuclear submarine program, including an assignment on the NR-1. After his service, Devo remained in the nuclear business, primarily in operations, obtaining senior reactor...
Donald Wilbur Deibert
Jul 18, 2018
Donald Wilbur Deibert, 74, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at a local Hospital. He was a member at Revolution Life Church in Cleveland, TN; he also had a love for Wrestling and competed in both wrestling and football in high school. He was greatly loved by his family and friends. He will be dearly...
Doyle Lee Prince
Jul 17, 2018
Rev. Doyle Lee Prince, 78, a resident of Old Fort passed away Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at his home. Doyle served 53 years as a minister in the Church Of God currently pastoring Riceville Church of God. He was deeply loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He is preceded in death by his parents, Russell...
Leanore Jane Horton
Jul 16, 2018
Leanore Jane Horton, 92, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away peacefully on July 16,2018. Memories of her kindness, loving spirit and devotion to God and family will be cherished by many. She was a faithful member of the North Cleveland Church of God. Mrs. Horton was preceded in death by her loving husband Rev. George B. Horton and infant son David....
Timothy Shawn Robinson Jr.
Jul 16, 2018
Timothy Shawn Robinson Jr., 29, a resident of McDonald, TN passed away Monday, July 16, 2018 at his home. He was a fun loving family man who loved spending time with his family. Timothy also had a great love for video games. He was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He is preceded in...
Emma Sue Sadler
Jul 16, 2018
Emma Sue Sadler, 74, a lifelong resident of McMinn County passed away on Monday, July 16, 2018 at her home. She was born on September 2, 1943 in Athens, TN a daughter of the Joseph & Mattie Beasley. She was a member of the Union McMinn Baptist Church. Emma Sue loved to cook and was an avid Elvis Presley fan....
Elwood Gleason Sperry
Jul 15, 2018
Elwood Gleason Sperry, 91, passed away at Life Care of Cleveland surrounded by his family on Sunday, July 15, 2018. Elwood was born in Streetsboro, OH on September 13, 1926, grew up working on the family farm, and attended Streetsboro High School where he played basketball and was in the top 10% of his class (of 10 people). He continued...
Virginia Rhae Webb
Jul 15, 2018
Virginia Rhea McKinney Webb, 84, passed away on July 15, 2018 at Erlanger Medical Center. Virginia was a lifelong resident of Englewood, Tennessee. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was a member of Central Church of Christ in Englewood, TN. Virginia was preceded in death by her parents Lloyd and Mayme McKinney, father and mother-in-law...
Daniel Roger Ledford
Jul 13, 2018
Daniel Roger Ledford, 71, a resident of Chattanooga, TN passed away on Friday, July 13, 2018 at Memorial Hospital. He was born on December 7, 1946 in Athens, TN as son of the late Ivan & Mildred Ledford. Roger was a resident of Meigs County for most of his life. He was of the Christian Faith. Roger was a retired...
Fred Roy Carder Sr.
Jul 13, 2018
Fred Roy Carder Sr., 78, passed away on Friday July 13, 2018. Originally from Murphy, NC, Fred was a long time Cleveland resident after marrying Brenda (Caldwell). He was a faithful member of First Baptist Church and a dedicated employee of Duracell. He lived and instilled the values of hard work, enjoying the outdoors, and caring for his family. He...
Larry Dean Wyatt
Jul 13, 2018
Larry Dean Wyatt, 70, of Cleveland, TN passed away Friday, July 13th. He went peacefully at his home with his wife and daughter by his side. He was a local businessman and entrepreneur for over 30 years. He was well respected by many people in the furniture industry. He was an avid motorcycle enthusiast and also loved fishing, boating and...
Samantha Paige Standridge
Jul 12, 2018
Samantha Paige Standridge, 28, a lifelong resident of McMinn County passed away on Thursday, July 12, 2018 at Starr Regional Medical Center. Samantha was born on August 29, 1989 in Athens, TN. She is preceded in death by one sister Meagan Gendron and her grandparents Billy Standridge, Fred Alexander and Dottie Hogan. Samantha leaves behind to cherish her memory her...
Richard Dennis Fee
Jul 12, 2018
Richard Dennis Fee, 55, a resident of Calhoun, TN passed away on Thursday morning, July 12, 2017 at his home following a long battle with cancer. Richard was born on December 26, 1962 in Vermillion, OH. He grew up in Bradley County and was a longtime resident and home builder in McMinn County. Richard was of the Baptist faith. He...
Theron Edward "Moe" Smith
Jul 12, 2018
Theron Edward “Moe” Smith, 78, a lifelong resident of Decatur, TN passed away on Thursday, July 12, 2018 at his home. He was born in Decatur on December 2, 1939 a son of the late Edgar & Ruby Smith. Moe was of the Baptist faith. He was known by many for his ability to repair small engines. Moe loved hunting,...
Kathleen Marie Mckee
Jul 12, 2018
Kathleen Marie McKee, 60, a resident of Athens, TN passed away on Thursday night, July 12, 2018. She was born in Plantation, FL on August 9, 1957 a daughter of the late Robert & Ella McKee. She is survived by two children, several siblings, numerous other extended family members and a host of special friends. A memorial service celebrating her...
Mary Ruth Jones
Jul 11, 2018
Mary Ruth Jones, 75, a resident of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday July 11, 2018. Mary was born on February 19, 1943 to the late Charlie & Edna Goforth. She will be dearly missed by all that knew her. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Travis Jones; grandson, Timothy Moody;...
Herbert Leeroy Sise
Jul 11, 2018
Herbert Leeroy Sise, 79, a resident of Georgetown, TN passed away peacefully on Wednesday July 11, 2018 at his home surrounded by loved ones. Herbert was a Conductor for Norfolk Southern Railroad where he retired after 33 years, he also worked part time for Bradley County Sheriff’s department for more than 20 years. Herbert was a baseball/softball coach for both...
Lula Eluria Roberts
Jul 9, 2018
Lula Eluria Roberts, 89, of Ooltewah, TN passed away on July 9, 2018. She was born on August 17, 1928 in Perry, FL. She was a retired real estate broker. She is preceded in death by her mother and father Edward Whiddon and Celesta Jackson; son Larry V. Roberts, and granddaughter Lindsey Roberts. She leaves behind to cherish her memory...
