Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Patricia Woods
Oct 18, 2024
Patricia S. Swallows Woods, a resident of Cleveland, TN, passed from death to eternal life on Friday, October 18, 2024 at her home. She was born in Cleveland, TN, to the late Bernice Hensley Swallows and Clyde Swallows. She was preceded in death by her parents, and her daughter, Amanda Suzanne Woods on July 10, 1983. Patricia was a member...
Laura Wixson Hanson
Oct 17, 2024
Laura Wixson Hanson, age 57, of Cleveland, TN passed away on October 18, four months after the passing of her much loved husband, Scott Chatham.
She was preceded in death by her mother Janet Wixson; and is survived by her son, Alfred Hanson, and daughter, Abigail Hanson, step-daughters, Morgan and Taylor Chatham, and father, Steve Wixson.
She was born...
Edward Knapp
Oct 17, 2024
Edward Alton "Eddie" Knapp, 88, of Cleveland, TN passed a way on October 17, 2024. He was born on August 23, 1936. Eddie was a veteran of the United States Army.
Eddie was an avid golf player and had a terrific sense of humor. He was a longtime educator and coach at Vicksburg High School in Michigan.
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William Hyde
Oct 17, 2024
William Theodore "Teddy" Hyde left this earthly world peacefully on October 17, 2024 surrounded by his beloved family after a year long battle with lung cancer.
Ted was born on December 6, 1946, and was preceded in death by his parents, Blanche and Taylor Hyde.
Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Gaye; sons, Dwight (Kelly) Moore and Todd (Stephanie)...
Hope Caughron
Oct 16, 2024
It is with great sadness that the family announce the passing of Hope Caughron, 53, of Reliance, Tennessee, on October 16, 2024 surrounded by family that loved her immensely. A kind and compassionate soul, Hope was beloved by all who knew her. She lived her life with grace and integrity, always putting others before herself. Her warm smile and gentle...
Gary Hippe
Oct 16, 2024
Gary A. Hippe, 77, of Knoxville, TN, passed away on October 16, 2024. He was born January 16, 1947 in Minneapolis, MN to Knute and Esther Hippe.
"As the leaves have fallen and the trees are bare, I leave here knowing we will someday see each other again." Gary loved music and cooking.
Gary is survived by his wife, Cheryl Hippe and...
David Burnette
Oct 16, 2024
David Burnette, 70, of East Ridge, TN, passed away October 16, 2024, in Cleveland, TN.
David is survived by Brian Burnette, Son, of Lookout Mountain, GA, and life partner Terri.
He was preceded in death by his parents Marion & Alma Burnette; two brothers Tim & Richard Burnette.
No services have been scheduled at this time.
The staff of Companion Funeral Home, and the...
Kenneth Gorham
Oct 16, 2024
Kenneth Edward Gorham, Sr. passed away peacefully in his sleep on Oct 16, 2024. He was born in Ypsilanti, MI on September 30, 1951 to his loving parents, William Robert Gorham, Sr. and Stella Jane Maleski Gorham.
Left behind to cherish his memory are his two children, Jessica (Scott) Webb of Cleveland, TN, and Kenny (Anastasia) Gorham of Clermont, FL; four...
Margaret Farmer
Oct 16, 2024
Margaret Kay Works Farmer, 86, passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. Margaret was born on July 23, 1938 in Hamilton County to the late James and Violet Williams Works. She loved her family, her church, and her church family. Margaret was loved by all who knew her and will be sincerely missed.
Along with her parents she was preceded in...
Rudy Fernandez
Oct 15, 2024
Rudy Fernandez departed this life on October 15th to be with our Lord and Savior.
He was preceded in death by his father, Raul; mother, Martha; brother, Martin; son, Lane; and wife, Jennifer.
Rudy leaves behind his son, Ty; grandsons, Rylan Fernandez and Nolan Fernandez.
Rudy was a hardworking individual who will be profoundly missed.
You are...
Mark Womac
Oct 15, 2024
Mark McKinley Womac, 54, of Cleveland, TN passed away on October 15, 2024. He was born on August 24, 1970. Mark enjoyed fishing and hunting, playing pool, hanging out with his friends and was a very hard worker.
He was preceded in death by his father, Jesse Womac and grandparents: Sam and Lily Womac. Surviving relatives are mother Carolyn Womac; sister...
James Anthony (Tony) Gabbard
Oct 15, 2024
James Anthony (Tony) Gabbard, 53, passed away on October 15, 2024, in Chattanooga, TN. Tony was born on September 24, 1971 in Muncie, IN, to James David Gabbard and Gloria Gabbard.
Not long after Tony was born, the family moved to Orlando, Florida. Tony attended Stonewall Jackson Jr High School and Colonial High School. After leaving school, Tony worked in the...
Jesse Markley
Oct 15, 2024
Jessica Traci Markley, 37, passed away October 15, 2024. Born January 15, 1987, she spent most of her life in the Athens, Cleveland area.
Jesse is survived by Roy Markley, husband; a son Jacob Johnson; two daughters, Jada Walker and Gracie Fletcher; stepson Roy Markley, Jr. Also surviving are her brother, Jimmy Walker and sister, Amber Welles. One of Jesse's greatest...
Wanda "Renee" Raper
Oct 15, 2024
Wanda "Renee" Raper, age 60, of Athens, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2024, at the Memorial Hospital of Chattanooga. Renee was preceded in death by her parents, Dale Raper and Wanda Norwood, as well as her beloved children, Chris Raper and Angela Raper.
She leaves behind her sons, Brandon Raper and Ryan Hicks, her cherished grandchildren, Jasen, Nicolas, Austin, and...
Margaret Allen
Oct 15, 2024
It is with a deep sense of sorrow and loss that our family announces the passing of Margaret Ann Allen. On October 15, 2024, she went to be with the Lord and reunited with her husband, James Lester Allen.
Margaret was born on July 1, 1936 in Loudon County, TN, and raised in Philadelphia, TN. She married James Lester Allen on...
Helen Terranova
Oct 14, 2024
Helen Marian Terranova, age 92, passed away October 14th, 2024, at her home in Cleveland, Tennessee. Born on December 25th, 1931, in Bronx, New York to Eugene and Anne McMachan. Helen lived a life marked by her dedication to her family, friends and her community.
A graduate of Saint Charles Borromeo School in Brooklyn, New York, Helen was known for her...
Betty Lovelace
Oct 14, 2024
Betty Ellen Lovelace, 95, a former resident of Cleveland passed away on October 14, 2024, and was welcomed into the gates of Heaven by the One she gave her life to at a very young age. Jesus was her strong fortress throughout her life.
Born on December 21, 1928 in Calvin, Oklahoma, Betty was the daughter of the late Charles and...
Todd Mercer
Oct 13, 2024
Todd Mercer, 55, of Epworth, Georgia passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2024. He was born on August 15, 1969 in Boston, Massachusetts to Richard and Katherine Mercer.
A gifted carpenter and craftsman, Todd had a unique talent transforming wood into beautiful, lasting creations. His keen eye for detail and his ability to see potential in abandoned or neglected spaces set...
Alvin Palmer
Oct 13, 2024
Alvin Palmer, 69, of Cleveland, Tennessee Passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2024. Alvin was born on May 28, 1955 In Hendersonville, North Carolina to the late Harry C. Palmer and Willa Mae Headrick Palmer. He enjoyed Nascar, Hot Wheels, and life.
Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers, Horace Daniel Palmer, Roy Alan Palmer, Joseph...
Bobby Barfield
Oct 13, 2024
Bobby Wesley Barfield, 65, was born on November 21,1958 in Warner Robins, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, October 13,2024 in Athens, Tennessee. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and a very hard worker.
He is survived by wife of 25 years, Angie Barfield; mother, Mary Ann Rainey; daughters, Keri and Shiloh; sons, Christian, James, and Joseph; four sisters, one brother,...
