Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Florence Hazel Underwood Pettitt
Jun 29, 2018
Florence Hazel Underwood Pettitt age 95 of Athens, TN passed away on Friday, June 29, 2018 at NHC Healthcare of Athens. A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, she was of the Baptist Faith. She was a daughter of the late Homer W. Underwood and Edith Self Underwood. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by...
Charles Hoyt Runion
Jun 29, 2018
Charles Hoyt Runion, 74, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Friday, June 29, 2018 at his home. He was born in McMinn County on January 13, 1944 a son of the late Joseph H. & Nancy Ella Moss Runion. He was an honorably discharged veteran of the United States Air Force. Hoyt was an electrician until retirement and...
Delmas Edward Choate
Jun 28, 2018
Delmas Edward Choate, 68, longtime resident of Dalton, Ga, passed away peacefully on June, 28 surrounded by family and friends. Edward was a sports enthusiast, he loved watching his Tennessee Volunteers as well as Dale Earnhardt race around the track. Edward also loved to hike outside with his children. He is preceded in death by his father William “Doc” Choate,...
James Edward Leamon Sr.
Jun 28, 2018
James Edward Leamon Sr., 89, of Cleveland, TN passed away on June 28, 2018. He was born on May 26, 1929 to the late Charles and Myna Bell Leamon. James was a lifelong resident of Bradley and McMinn County. He was currently a member of Lebanon Baptist Church but was a charter member of Tasso Memorial Baptist Church. He loved...
Joe Mac Massengill
Jun 28, 2018
Joe Mac Massengill, 76, of Cleveland, TN passed away on June 28, 2017 peacefully at home with his family by his side. He was a devoted husband, dad, and papaw and will be sadly missed by all. Joe served in the US Army and retired from Global Textile after 30 years of service. He is preceded in death by one...
Michael David Mcfather
Jun 27, 2018
Michael David McFather, 59, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away unexpectantly into the waiting arms of his savior on Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at a local hospital. Mike worked for Safelite Auto Glass and was a member of Freedom Fellowship. He was energetic, fun loving, outgoing and loyal. Deeply loved his Lord, family and church and was an Aficionado...
James David "J.D." Stansberry
Jun 27, 2018
James David Stansberry (J.D.), age 74, went home to be with the Lord after a long and courageous battle with cancer on June 27, 2018. He was born in Charleston, TN on November 5, 1943, the son of the late Dewey and Leona Stansberry. JD was a well-known car dealer in the area for over 50 years. He was a...
Barbara Jeanette Talton
Jun 27, 2018
Barbara Jeanette Talton, 70, a lifelong resident of Birchwood, TN went home to be with the lord June 27, 2018. Loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister. She was preceded in death by her parents Perry and Flora Bettis Roy Dale Bettis she leaves behind her husband of 36 years Jerry Talton her 4 children Bobbie Jean (Eddie) Womack, Loretta (Pete) Mckinney,...
John Henry Brooks
Jun 26, 2018
John Henry Brooks, 66, a resident of Decatur, TN passed away on Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at his home. He was born on February 7, 1952 a son of the late Elsie & Virginia Brooks. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife Gail Brooks. John is survived by two sons Jason Brooks & wife...
Wanda Mae Stokes
Jun 26, 2018
Wanda Mae Stokes, 77, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away June 26, 2018. She is preceded in death by her husband, Paul Stokes Sr; parents, Roy and Jenny Lyell; son, Paul Stokes Jr. She leaves behind to cherish her memory her children; Theresa Stokes, Brian Stokes, Cyndi Peterson, Patricia Stinnett. The family will receive friends Saturday, June 30, 2018...
Glenn Wayne Towns
Jun 26, 2018
Glenn Wayne Towns of Charleston, TN went home to be with the Lord early June 26th, 2018. He was a member of Center Point Baptist Church for over 36 years where he played the drums, taught Sunday school, was a trustee and many other things. Glenn was a dedicated man of God and faithful in all his ways. Glenn married...
Ken Gregory Bowman
Jun 25, 2018
Ken Gregory Bowman, 46, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away Monday, June 25, 2018 at a local hospital. Ken was a fun loving family man who loved anything outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. He was deeply loved and will be dearly missed by all who knew him. He is preceded in death by his father, Kenneth A. Bowman; grandparents,...
Michael Ray "Mike" Woody
Jun 24, 2018
Michael Ray Woody, 50, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, Tennessee, died June 24, 2018. Born May 6, 1968, Woody went home to be with his Lord and Savior after a long, brave battle with cancer. Woody was a Lieutenant (Ret.) of the Bradley County Rescue Service for many years, serving his community and fellow citizens. Mike was named among the...
Clyde W. Nail
Jun 23, 2018
Clyde W. Nail, 80, a resident of Ocoee, TN, formerly of Mississippi, peacefully passed away on Saturday, June 23, 2018 at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents, William C. Nail & Mildred Nail; sisters, Martha Ann Nail, Audrey Zopfi, and Vivian Fiveash; and his first wife, Katie Nail. Clyde leaves behind to cherish his memory, his...
Jacqueline Elaine Brockman Jones
Jun 23, 2018
Jacqueline Elaine Brockman Jones (Jackie) Was born in Lynwood California on Saturday December 19, 1931. She died on Saturday June 23, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband Edward Jackson Jones. Jackie was married to Edward Jackson Jones On June 25th, 1954. They had 4 children: Tracey Ann Jones (Fernandez), Trudey Eileen Jones (Hall), Tamey Irene Jones (Gonda)...
Janet Ruth Mullinax
Jun 23, 2018
Janet Ruth Mullinax, 81, of Cleveland, TN passed away peacefully on June 23, 2018 at a local hospital surrounded by her family. She was born on August 29, 1936 in Moline, Illinois to the late Carl and Sadamae Mangelsdorf. She graduated in 1954 from North Augusta High School in Augusta, GA. Janet was blessed to be a homemaker and mother...
Bobby George Couch
Jun 23, 2018
Bobby George Couch, 81, a longtime resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Saturday night, June 23, 2018 at his home. Bobby was born in Cleveland on September 18, 1936 a son of the late George & Nancy Ellen Couch. He was employed for many years prior to retirement by Cleveland Chair Company and lastly by B & W Woodcraft....
Kimberly Marlene Worthington
Jun 23, 2018
Kimberly Worthington, 59, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Saturday, June 23, 2018 at her home. Kimberly was born on December 4, 1958 in Knoxville, TN a daughter of the late Harold & Shirley Crawford. She worked as a CNA for many years. Kimberly was of the Pentecostal faith. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in...
Carol Rebecca Jobe
Jun 22, 2018
Carol Rebecca Jobe, 67, of Cleveland, TN passed away on June 22, 2018. She was born on December 27, 1950 to the late Virgil and Inez Suits. Carol was a lifelong resident of this area and a member of Waterville Baptist Church. She was a beloved teacher at Oak Grove Elementary School, an avid antique collector, and a devoted woman...
James Hyde Jr.
Jun 22, 2018
James Hyde Jr., 80, a resident of Charleston, TN went to be with his Lord & Savior on Friday, June 22, 2018. He was born on June 27, 1937. James was a member of North Cleveland Church of God. James is preceded in death by his parents Jim & Bertha Hyde, one sister Louise Farmer and two brothers Richard Hyde...
