Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Brian Allan Dumm
May 12, 2018
Survived by : Mother Bernice Dumm Brother Scott Dumm Brother David Dumm Sister in law Alice Dumm Neices Emily and Taylor Dumm Preceded in death by his Father David Dumm Lifelong resident of Murfreesboro and Smyrna, TN. He was a graduate of Smyrna High school class of 1981. But was living in Cleveland, TN at the time of his passing....
Richard Charles Jackson
May 10, 2018
Richard Charles Jackson, 85, of Ocoee, TN passed away on May 10, 2018. He was born on September 13, 1932. He is survived by his wife Christel Jackson; children: Parish (Becky) Johnson, Dwain (Jennifer) Johnson, Stephanie (Bill) Lupia, Teresa (Chris) Fryer, and Karen (Dave) Thomas. In addition to these he leaves behind eleven grandchildren and extended family members and friends....
Roger Dale Mcwilliams
May 10, 2018
Roger Dale McWilliams, 70, a resident of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away on May 10, 2018. Roger was born on November 20, 1947 to the late Roy & Rebecca “Beck” McWilliams. He was a decorated veteran of the US Army, earning two Purple Hearts, a Silver Star, a Bronze Star, and a CIB during his time in Vietnam, where he was...
Nancy Lee Bailey
May 10, 2018
Nancy L. Bailey, 71 of Athens, TN passed away peacefully on May 10, 2018 at Grace Healthcare in Decatur, TN after a lengthy illness. Mrs. Bailey was preceded in death by her husband, William A (Bill) Bailey who passed away in December 2016, her parents, Reba M. Kerr, and Otha M. Kerr, Jr. Grandparents, Clyde and Grace McDonald, son-in-law Dr...
David Lynn Robinson
May 9, 2018
David L Robinson, 68, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at his home. He was born January 23, 1950 to the late Glenn and Dorothy Robinson. He was greatly loved and will be deeply missed by all who knew him. He is preceded in death by his parents, Glenn and Dorothy Robinson; sister, Glenna Jo Robinson....
Bobby Eugene Jones
May 8, 2018
Bobby Eugene Jones, 81, of Cleveland, TN passed away on May 8, 2018. He was born on June 14, 1936 to the late Joe B. and Martha Scoggins Jones. Bobby was a lifelong resident of Bradley County. Bobby was saved at the age of 10 years old and has been a lifelong member of Mt. Olive Church of God. He...
Kristen Joy Gibson
May 8, 2018
Kristen Joy Gibson, 38, of Decatur, TN formerly of Spring Hill, FL passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family and friends. Kristen loved her family, loved being a mom, and loved crafting. Kristen is survived by her husband, Timothy Arthel Gibson, her children, Gavin and Kassie, her loving parents, Ken and Lynda Brust, along with more extended family. In...
Dorothy "Dot" Standring Setters
May 7, 2018
Dorothy “Dot” Standring Setters, 90, a resident of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away on Monday May 7, 2018. She was born on February 23, 1928, in Atlanta, Georgia, to the late Joseph & Rebe Selman. All that knew Dot recognized her generous and loving heart. She always cared for animals and enjoyed volunteering at the food bank with her church. Dot...
Irvin French Kinser Jr.
May 6, 2018
Irvin French Kinser Jr., 73, a resident of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday May 6, 2018. Irvin was born on November 9, 1944 to the late Irvin French Kinser Sr. & Willie Mae Headrick Kinser. He enjoyed fishing, golfing, gardening, and being outside. Irvin was known for his constant humor and teasing of others, always keeping those around him...
Marcus Jerome Smith
May 3, 2018
Marcus Jerome Smith age 59, passed away at Athens Starr Regional Hospital on May 3, 2018. Marcus attended Lanes Chapel Church in Niota. He never met a stranger, he loved talking to people. Marcus’s favorite thing was working on cars and working as a welder and laborer until his health failed. Marcus is preceded in death by his father Manuel...
Paul Moore Rogers
May 2, 2018
Paul Moore Rogers, 69, a lifelong resident of Delano, TN went to his Heavenly home on Wednesday night, May 2, 2018 at home surrounded by his family. Paul was born in Delano on June 19, 1948 a son of the late J.D. & Nettie Lee Rogers. He ran his own print shop for many years as well as drove a...
Broc Matthew Hayes
May 2, 2018
Broc Matthew Hayes, passed away at his residence Wednesday, May 2, 2018 after a long battle with diabetes. Diabetes is a painful and terrible disease that eats away at one’s body and eventually can consume it. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, B.G and June Phillips; Aunt, Pauline Lyell of Marion, IL. He leaves behind to cherish...
Kenneth Terrie Chambley
May 2, 2018
Kenneth Terrie Chambley, 69, a resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday May 2, 2018. Kenneth is survived by many friends and family that will cherish his memory. Companion Funeral & Cremation Service is proud to help the Chambley family with these arrangements.
Charles Eugene "Chuck" Jabaley
May 2, 2018
Charles Eugene “Chuck” Jabaley “The King” Because his grandfather was unable to purchase a steerage class ticket as they had sold out and he had not saved enough money for an upper deck ticket, the RMS Titanic sailed without him, and Chuck Jabaley was born 39 years later on March 9, 1951, in Ducktown, TN. He passed away May 2,...
Claude Buchanan Holmes
May 1, 2018
Claude Buchanan Holmes, 96, of Cleveland, TN passed away on May 1, 2018. He was born on May 12, 1921 to the late Sam and Agnis Holmes. Claude was a lifelong resident of this area. He loved his horses and his dogs. He was a Veteran of the United States Army and spent most of his life as a car...
Sara C. Kelso
May 1, 2018
Sarah C. Kelso, 84, Ooltewah, passed peacefully at home on Tuesday, May 1, 2018. A memorial service will be held at Harrison United Methodist Church on Saturday, May 5th, visitation at 11:30, service at 1:00PM. Thank you to the nurses and staff of Amedisys Hospice for expressing such loving care and compassion for their patients.
James William Ruth
Apr 30, 2018
James William Ruth, 64, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Monday, April 30, 2018 at his home surrounded by loved ones. He was dearly loved and will be deeply missed by all who knew him. He is preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Eulia Ruth; siblings, Wanda Cronan, Judy Allen and Jackie Ray Ruth. He leaves...
Thomas Floyd Barnes
Apr 29, 2018
Thomas Floyd Barnes, 76, a resident of Cleveland, TN and formerly of Parish, FL passed away Sunday, April 29, 2018 at a local healthcare facility. He is survived by his children, Melody Haney and Thomas W. Barnes; sister, Marty (James D) Nichols; 3 granddaughters and 1 great granddaughter. There will be a memorial service held on Friday, May 4, 2018...
Hoyt Benjamin Branham
Apr 27, 2018
Hoyt Benjamin Branham, 83, a resident of Dayton, TN passed away on Friday afternoon, April 27, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on March 24, 1935 in Meigs County in a small cabin on the banks of the Tennessee River, along Dry Branch. He was a member of the Hopewell Church of God. Hoyt retired...
