Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
John Belar Johnson
May 22, 2018
John "Bear" Johnson of Chattanooga passed away suddenly Tuesday May, 22 at the age of 60. Born in Pensacola, Florida, John spent the past 35 years in Chattanooga working in radio. John programmed many stations and different formats as well as serving as Production Manager. On the air, John could be heard on Jet 94 as Dr. Jay, on Rock...
William "Bill" Oliver
May 22, 2018
William “Bill” Oliver, 81, a resident of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday May 22, 2018. Bill was born on March 7, 1937 to the late Sam & Juanita Oliver. He had many hobbies throughout his life, but some of his favorites were: fishing, camping, riding his motorcycle, and HAM radio. Bill was one of the founders of the Calhoun...
Ronnie E. Woods
May 21, 2018
Ronnie Woods, 80, longtime resident of Cleveland, TN passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at Bradley Healthcare and Rehab. In his younger years Ronnie served proudly in the U.S. Army for more than fifteen years. After, he worked as a truck driver for Jackson Furniture for forty-two years he retired where he settled down near family in Cleveland, TN....
Sylvia Blanche Lakins
May 21, 2018
Sylvia Blanche Lakins, 78, a longtime resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Monday, May 21, 2018 in a Chattanooga hospital. Blanche was born on June 20, 1939 in Corner Brooke Newfoundland Canada a daughter of the late James & Mary Pelley. She has made the Cleveland area her home since 1954. Blanche was of the Christian faith. Blanche worked...
Shirley Bernice Baxter
May 21, 2018
Shirley Bernice Baxter, 82, a resident of Old Fort, Tennessee, passed away on Monday May 21, 2018. She was born on November 1, 1935 to the late Jewell & Hattie Keller. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, and making crafts, but more than anything, she loved her family. She will be dearly missed by all that knew her. Along with her parents,...
Lois Mcdaniel
May 21, 2018
Lois Darlene LeRoy McDaniel, 60, a resident of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away on Monday May 21, 2018 at her residence. She is preceded in death by her father, Billy Joe LeRoy Sr.; mother & step-father, Wilma J. Goode & James A. Goode; son, Ricky LeRoy Long; and brothers, Billy Joe LeRoy Jr. and Vance Franklin LeRoy. Lois is survived by...
Cora A. Townsend
May 20, 2018
Cora A. Townsend, 87, a resident of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday May 20, 2018. Cora was born on December 13, 1930 to the late William & Josephine Earwood. She had many hobbies including: quilting, crocheting, sewing, canning food, and being an exceptional cook. Cora was a member of the Liberty Gospel Tabernacle. More than anything, Cora loved her...
Nina Mae Victoria Sparenberg
May 20, 2018
Nina Mae Victoria (Johansen) Sparenberg born March, 8 1947 in Lincoln County Oregon, peacefully passed away May 20, 2018 surrounded by brothers, sisters, children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Nina had many hobbies including: being outdoors and doing yard work, playing Facebook games with her many friends, needle point, cross stitch, and genealogy. More than anything, Nina loved her family. She...
Robert Lee Lovingood
May 18, 2018
Robert Lee Lovingood, 83, a lifelong resident of Athens, TN passed away on Friday morning, May 18, 2018 at his home. He was born on January 2, 1935 in Athens a son of the late Gordan & Arminda Lovingood. Robert was a member of the First Church of God of Englewood. He was retired from Athens Stove Works. Robert enjoyed...
Rinehart Miller Lackey
May 17, 2018
Rinehart Miller Lackey, 102, a resident of Cleveland, passed away at home on May 17, 2018. Rinehart was an accomplished woman who was devoted to her family, her church and her community. She touched many lives and will be remembered for her warmth, her wit, her grace and her love. She was born March 6, 1916, in St. Elmo, Tennessee,...
Jack Mitchell Waldroup
May 17, 2018
Jack Mitchell Waldroup, 81, a resident of Old Fort, Tennessee, went home to be with his Lord & Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday May 17, 2018. Jack was born on January 28, 1937 in Cisco, GA to the late Clee & Roxie West Waldroup. He was a faithful and diligent member of Cisco Baptist Church. Jack enjoyed woodworking, gardening, and...
Carolyn Saylors
May 16, 2018
Mrs. Saylors passed away at the young age of 74 peacefully at home on May 16, 2018. She was born on July, 5th,1943 to the late Carl and Hellen Shealy. She is preceeded in death by her daughter Naomi Lawlor and 3 great-grandchildren. She is survived by her husband of 29 years Ricky Saylors, her sister Dolores (Loyd) Ledford, Carl...
Ruth Shelton
May 15, 2018
Ruth Shelton, 96, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Tuesday May 15, 2018. Ruth loved visiting with family, gardening, taking care of her pets, and cooking. She is most known to family as the best fried pie maker anywhere! She really enjoyed cooking and got great satisfaction out of family enjoying the food she had made. Proceeded in...
Amos Rule Boruff
May 15, 2018
Amos Rule Boruff, a resident of Charleston, and former resident of Sweetwater, Athens, Cleveland and of Riverview, FL passed away Tuesday morning peacefully at home. Born in Knox County, he was raised in Sweetwater where he played running back for the Sweetwater High Wildcats. He loved the Lord and showed it in the way that he lived and carried himself....
Thomas Montgomery "Tommy" Holcombe
May 15, 2018
Thomas Montgomery “Tommy” Holcombe, 58, of Cleveland, TN passed away on May 15, 2018. He was born on October 21, 1959 to John Holcombe Sr. and Grace Simms Holcombe. Tommy had numerous passions that included baseball, fishing, and being on the water. He loved spending time on the beach and on the open sea. He is preceded in death by...
Donald Duck Goodwin
May 13, 2018
Donald Duck Goodwin, 56, a resident of McDonald, TN, passed away on Sunday May 13, 2018. Donald was born on October 23, 1961 to the late Flavious & Paralee Goodwin. He enjoyed working with his horses, working on cars, and fishing. He will be dearly missed by all that knew him. Donald leaves behind to cherish his memory, his loving...
Danny Ray "Boone" Ownby
May 13, 2018
Danny Ray “Boone” Ownby, 61, a resident of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday May 13, 2018 at his home. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, and brother. Boone had a great passion for fishing, eating, as well as going to flee markets. He was greatly loved and will be deeply missed by all who knew him. He...
Curtis Edward Housley
May 13, 2018
Curtis Edward Housley, 64, born on June 6, 1953 passed away on May 13, 2018 at home after a lengthy illness. Eddie was a well respected Dairy Farmer in Georgetown, TN for many years. He was a member of Cedar Ridge Seventh-day Adventist Church in Georgetown, TN. He is preceded in death by his father, Crawford Housley of Georgetown, TN;...
Joann Salazar
May 12, 2018
Joann Salazar, 68, a resident of Chatsworth, GA, passed away on Saturday May 12, 2018. She was an active member of the Holly Creek Baptist Church, in Chatsworth. Her hobbies included: studying her bible, enjoying nature, and caring for others. She had a genuine, loving heart that touched everyone she met. Joann will be missed by all that knew her....
George Elmer Webster
May 12, 2018
George Elmer Webster, 86, of McDonald, TN passed away on Saturday May 12, 2018. Mr. Webster was a member of Cedar Ridge Seventh-day Adventist Church. Mr. Webster is survived by his wife, Lin, pet Pixie, daughters Sharon Rogers of Collegedale, Rhonda Littell (Michael) of Portland, TN, Joy Lowery (Skip) of Augusta, GA; half brother H.F. Cross (Bobbi) of Elizabethton, TN;...
