Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
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,...
Frances Wyatt
Oct 12, 2024
Frances Albritton Wyatt, beloved aunt, wife, sister and daughter passed away October 12, 2024, in Orlando, Florida.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Wyatt, her parents Hibbard and Minnie Albritton and her brother Robert Albritton. She is survived by her niece Laura Thielen, and her nephews Dwight Albritton, David Albritton and Daniel Albritton, her grand nieces...
Billy Bob Webb
Oct 12, 2024
Billy Bob Webb, 86, Passed away in Franklin, TN on Saturday, October 12, 2024, after an extensive stay with his daughter and son-in-law but was a lifelong resident of Evensville, TN. Billy was born on September 18, 1938 in Evensville, Tennessee to the late John Henry and Pearl McBroom Webb. He was of the Baptist faith.
Along with his parents he...
Pavel Novak
Oct 12, 2024
Pavel G. Novak was born on 8/19/1934 (but by birth certificate 10/10/1934) in Ukraine. Grigoriy and Anna, parents of Pavel, had five children and Pavel was the third child.
When Pavel was 14, his father passed away. In 1950, Pavel graduated from trade school with a specialization in blacksmithing. In 1954, he became a Christian and was baptized. Soon after...
Gilbert Wade
Oct 11, 2024
Gilbert Daniel Wade "Lilboy", born February 18, 1967 of Etowah, TN passed away on October 11, 2024. He was a loving father and will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
Gilbert was a collector of all things vintage including coins and knives and he was also professional wrestling's biggest super fan!
Preceded in death by...
Donald Michaels
Oct 11, 2024
Donald "Pat" Patton Michaels of Dayton, TN, passed away on Friday, October 11, 2024 at his home.
Preceded in death by his parents, James Thomas and Annie Lou Michaels; grandchildren Felichia Michaels and Brake Johnson; and sister Betty Atkins.
Survived by his wife of 64 years, Arleda (Vaughn) Michaels: his children Kandi Self, Timmy (Cathy) Michaels, Tommy...
Bennett Powell
Oct 11, 2024
Bennett Powell, 71, went to be with the Lord on October 11, 2024, in Chattanooga, TN.
Bennett is survived by his wife of over 40 years Darlene Powell, his son Jacob Powell (Julie). Daughters Jennifer Thomas and Jessica Riseden (Elwood). Grandchildren David and Dylan THomas, Noah Powell, Kaylie Turman (Stephen), August and Annie Riseden. Three sisters and several nieces and...
Glen Ramsey
Oct 11, 2024
Glen Everett Ramsey, 87, of Cleveland passed away at his home on October 11, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Orlando Eugene Ramsey and Pauline Haun Ramsey, brothers Gene Ramsey and Don Ramsey, and son-in-law, David Landrith.
Glen is survived by his wife of 62 years, Roberta Cate Ramsey, daughter, Jennifer Landrith Oliver (Jack) of Brentwood, TN and...
Lee Holmes
Oct 10, 2024
Lee Dale Holmes, born March 22, 1957, to Jeanetta Laverne and John Franklin Holmes and passed away October 10, 2024 at the age of 67. He was preceded in death by his father, John Franklin Holmes and his sister, Shirley Holmes.
He is survived by his wife of almost 29 years, Jan Holmes; his mother Jeanetta Laverne Holmes; Sisters...
Tulie Swilling
Oct 10, 2024
Tulie Mae Chastain Swilling, age 88,went to rest in the Lord, at 2:30 am, October 10,2024.
She was proceeded in death by her mother Exie Stewart Gordon and father Berthold Allen Chastain; husband Thomas Winfrey Swilling; son Danny Lamar Swilling; and daughter Tina Swilling Falkowski.
She is survived by her sister, Syble Gordon Priehs of Montezuma, Ga; her sons Thomas...
Connie Melton
Oct 10, 2024
Connie Melton, age 60, passed away on October 10, 2024.
Connie was born in Brooksville, FL to Winston Williams and Sallie Gonzalez. she leaves behind a daughter Jeanie Melton, ( Matthew Rhode) a son William Melton their father William Melton Sr. 2 Grandchildren August Pope and Alexander Pope, a brother Mitchell and Carolyn Williams, 2 sisters Carol Collins, Mary and Jim...
Kevin Hollingsworth
Oct 9, 2024
Kevin Everette Hollingsworth fell asleep in death on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at the age of 57 after an extended illness. He was born on April 19, 1967 in Winston-Salem, N.C. to Brenda and Ray Hollingsworth when his father, who was a radar instructor in the United States Air Force, was stationed in that area.
As a youngster, Kevin lived on...
John Hawkins
Oct 9, 2024
John David "JD" Hawkins , 38 died at his home in Cleveland, TN on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. Close family members were with him. JD was born in Cleveland, TN to John Dennis and Willa Ann (Copus) Hawkins.
John was preceded in death by his father, John Hawkins and paternal grandparents John Samuel Hawkins, and Johnnie Ruth Crump....
Marva Hewitt
Oct 9, 2024
On Oct 9th, an angel earned her wings. Marva Varnell-Hewitt, has ascended to her eternal haven, surrounded by love. A dedicated educator, she returned to school to earn both her Master's and Doctorate degrees, achievements she took great pride in. She was a fighter and stayed with us as long as she could.
Her legacy lives on through her beloved mother,...
Dennis Moore
Oct 9, 2024
Mr. Dennis A. (Denny) Moore, 79, of Ooltewah, joined the Heavenly choir on October 9, 2024, at Hospice Care Center of Chattanooga.
Denny was born in Chattanooga, TN, on December 28, 1944, the son of the late James Moore and the late Margaret Brown. He was an active member of the Ooltewah United Methodist Church for 54 years,...
Tommy Huskey
Oct 9, 2024
Roy Thomas "Tommy" Huskey II, age 58, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN became one of Heaven's newest angels on October 9, 2024. He was born in Cleveland, TN on June 17, 1966, a son of the late Roy & Ernestine Huskey. Tommy worked for 37 years at Magic Chef/Maytag/Whirlpool. He and his first wife Cheryl spent 33 years together....
Charles Bird
Oct 7, 2024
Charles Stephen Bird, 78, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away on Monday, October 7, 2024. He was born on January 27, 1948 in Cleveland, Tennessee to the late John Charles and Gladys Marie Bird.
Along with his parents Charles was preceded in death by his brother, Mike Bird and niece, Sara Whitney.
Charles is survived by his loving wife of 38...
Tami Traczek
Oct 6, 2024
Tami Dunaway Traczek, aged 61, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 06, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones after a life dedicated to caring for others. Born and raised in Cleveland, Tennessee, Tami was the beloved daughter of Speck and Ruth Dunaway, both of whom preceded her in death. Her father Speck, whom she idolized, passed away 11 years ago,...
Johnny Wallis, Jr.
Oct 6, 2024
Johnny Robert Wallis, Jr, 80, passed away October 6, 2024, at Health Center of Standifer Place. He graduated from Central High School.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John Robert Wallis, Sr. and Mary Evelyn Wallis.
Johnny is survived by his sister, Barabra Broyles; niece, Kimberly Daughtery; ten great-nieces and great-nephews; aunt, Alice (Al) Bell .
A graveside service will be...
