Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Carl Vance Walker
Apr 3, 2018
Carl Vance Walker, 79, of Cleveland, TN passed away on April 3, 2018. He was born on January 24, 1939 to the late Loomis and Lola Walker. Carl was a lifelong resident of this area. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife, Beatrice Walker; children Wayne Banther (Janie), Walter “Runt” Banther, Susie Wilson (Gary), and Norma Prichard (Kim);...
Donald Lee Floyd
Apr 2, 2018
Donald Floyd, 62, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away on Monday morning, April 2, 2018. Many knew Donald from his long tenure at ADM in Cleveland and more recently with his employment at Flowers Bakery. He was known for always being a hard and diligent worker. Donald was a true outdoorsman, constantly looking forward to his next fishing...
Kristie Lynn Beacham
Apr 2, 2018
Kristie Lynn Beacham, 29, a lifelong resident of this area passed away on Monday, April 2, 2018 at UT Medical Center in Knoxville. She was born on July 12, 1988 in East Ridge, TN. Her greatess pleasure was spending time with her three children. She is preceded in death by a grandmother Gail Helton. Kristie leaves behind to cherish her...
William A. "W.A." Pendergrass
Apr 2, 2018
William A Pendergrass, 90, a longtime resident of Cleveland, TN passed away Monday, April 2, 2018. He was born to Gordon and Lela Pendergrass on February 6, 1928 in Chattanooga, TN. He was a member of Gum Springs Baptist Church and he worked for many years as a waterpoofer. He was dearly loved and will be deeply missed by all...
Mark Wesley Malone
Apr 1, 2018
Mark Wesley Malone, 56, born July 9th, 1961 of Athens, TN passed away in his home on April 1, 2018. He was a member of Mt. Verd Baptist Church. He was a loving father and husband. He is preceded in death by his father and mother; Lillie & Thomas Malone, brother Michael Malone, grandson Johnny Ghormley and a special friend...
Dana Bryan Ellis
Apr 1, 2018
Dana Bryan Ellis, 59, passed away in his home early Easter morning April 1, 2018. He was a lifelong resident of Chattanooga, TN. Dana was a respiratory therapist for almost 40 years. He fought a 14 month battle with glioblastoma multiform brain cancer and is now celebrating his new life with the Lord. He is survived by his wife Kimberly...
Donna Nell Lewallen
Mar 31, 2018
Donna Nell Lewallen, 58, of Chattanooga, TN passed away on March 31, 2018. She was born on January 30, 1960. Donna has lived in Chattanooga for the past eight years after moving here from Dalton, GA. She was of the Baptist faith. She loved to traveling, camping, and enjoyed spending time with the children in her family. She loved gospel...
Marie Cardin Bivens
Mar 31, 2018
Marie Cardin Bivens, age 95, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 31, 2018, in Madisonville, TN. Marie was born on March 18, 1923 in Knoxville, TN, the daughter of Sherman Cardin and Virgie (Henry) Cardin. She married her husband, Homer J. Bivens on July 22, 1941. She attended the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Madisonville, TN. Marie was preceded...
Garry D. Hall
Mar 31, 2018
Garry D. Hall, 58, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday March 31, 2018. He was born on September 21, 1959 to Jeri Brinkman and the late Flavis Hall. Many knew Garry from his time at Cleveland High School, where he was in the class of 1978. He was an outstanding athlete, often being called “Do-it-all Hall”,...
Anne Stark Newman
Mar 31, 2018
Anne Stark Newman of Cleveland and formerly of Winchester, Virginia, passed away at home on March 31, 2018. She was born in Boston, Massachusetts, on May 7, 1946 to the late William Irving Stark, Jr. and Barbara Tower Stark. Her physical disability has been overcome as she now walks comfortably with her Savior. Anne was a woman with so many...
Katie Maetta Mitchell
Mar 31, 2018
Katie Maetta Mitchell, 76, of Cleveland, went home suddenly to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 31, 2018. She was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee on December 3, 1941 to the late Jesse Elmer Rainey and Dorsey Ellen Rainey. She was an active member of the Cornerstone Church of God and dearly loved her Cornerstone family. Katie became a Christian...
Daphne Rosemary Heptner
Mar 30, 2018
Daphne Rosemary Heptner, 92, of Chattanooga, TN passed away on March 30, 2018. She was born on March 15, 1926 to the late James and Mary Haze. She will always be remembered as a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother. In addition to her mother and father, she is preceded in death by two children: Glen and Vivian. She leaves behind...
Connie Mantooth
Mar 30, 2018
Connie Mantooth, 69, a resident of Old Fort, Tennessee, passed away on Friday March 30, 2018. Connie was known for always being deeply devoted to her family and will be greatly missed by all that knew her. She is preceded in death by her parents, Uless & Celia Self; brothers, Jackie Self and Sherman Self; niece, Lynn Burris; nephews, Riley...
Thomas Clinton Caldwell
Mar 29, 2018
Thomas Clinton Caldwell, Jr. of Hixson, TN passed away peacefully in a local nursing facility on March 29th, 2018 at the age of 92. Tom was a Veteran of the United States Navy and fought in the Battle of Normandy. As an avid outdoorsman and founding member of the Highland Sportsman Club, Tom enjoyed nature and spending time with friends....
Elizabeth Rymer Blair
Mar 29, 2018
Elizabeth Rymer Blair, passed from this life on Thursday, March 29, 2018. She celebrated her 99th birthday on March 4 with family and friends at Brookedale Senior Living, where she was a resident. Elizabeth was preceded in death by her parents, the late Frances McCamy and Albert Rymer, and brother and sisters Frank Rymer, Sue Reed, and Onie Miller. She...
Linda Faye Long
Mar 29, 2018
Linda Faye Long, 68, a current resident of Riceville passed away on Thursday, March 29, 2018 at Starr Regional Hospital in Athens. Linda was born on October 29, 1949 in Cleveland, TN a daughter of the late Ardell & Mary Parker. She has been a resident of this area her entire life. Linda was a member of Clearview Baptist Church....
Daniel Vernon Moore
Mar 29, 2018
Daniel Vernon Moore, 90, of Ooltewah, TN passed away on March 29, 2018. He was born on July 23, 1927 to the late Ira and Etta Moore. He was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife Lillian Moore, two sons Larry Moore and Ronnie Moore, sister Mary Jo Cook, four grandchildren. The family will receive...
Ruby Keith Ball
Mar 28, 2018
Ruby Keith Ball, 83, passed away peacefully on Wednesday March 28, 2018 with her family at her side. She was born on February 2, 1935 and spent her entire life in Bradley County. She was a member at Washington Ave Baptist Church for 48 years, she was employed at Duracell for 34 years, where she retired from. She loved to...
William Jefferson Sullivan
Mar 28, 2018
William Jefferson “Jeff” Sullivan, age 63, passed away on Wednesday, March 28, 2018, at his home in Dayton. Jeff was the oldest of three children born to Richard and Lorine (Brady) Sullivan on August 22, 1954, in Pikeville, Tennessee. Jeff was raised on Dayton mountain where he learned how to work the land and drive a truck at the early...
Sharon Irene Leporati
Mar 27, 2018
Sharon McPherson Leporati born November 4, 1968 in Medina, OH, died March 27, 2018 in Copperhill, TN. Untimely yet timeless, Sharon was the strongest, most dependable, kind and unconditionally loving mother to Tasha, Leaha and Alexis McPherson. Irrevocably grateful for her granddaughter, Weslie, Sharon cherished every moment they shared. A devoted and loving wife, she and Thomas Leporati began building...
