Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Theresa Marie Givens
Feb 17, 2018
Theresa Marie Givens, 46, of Knoxville, TN and also recently from Athens, TN passed away early Saturday morning, February 17, 2018 after a brief illness at Hospice of Chattanooga. Theresa is preceded in death by her beloved aunt Rose Shaw, cousins Michael and Scott Shaw (Paul), aunt Tori Humperys, grandparents Edgar and Thelma Thomas. Theresa leaves behind to cherish her...
Clyde Lee "C.L." Murray Jr.
Feb 17, 2018
Clyde Lee “C.L.” Murray Jr., 83, of Cleveland, TN passed away on February 17, 2018. He was born on October 19, 1934 to the late Clyde Lee Murray Sr. and Hazel Inscore Murray. C.L. was a resident of Cleveland for the majority of his life. He was the owner and operator of Murray Lumber Company. C.L. was an avid coon...
James W. "Bo" Bohannon
Feb 16, 2018
James W. “Bo” Bohannon, a life-long resident of McMinn County, passed away on Friday, February 16, 2018 at age 79. Bo was born to the late Roy and Julia Bohannon on March 18, 1938. He was retired from Bowater after 38 years. Bo was an avid hunter and fisherman, he loved the outdoors in general. He loved spending time with...
Billy D. "Jake" Carr
Feb 16, 2018
Billy D. “Jake” Carr, 84, a lifelong resident of Calhoun, TN went to his Heavenly home on Friday, February 16, 2018 in a local hospital. He was born on May 13, 1933 in Calhoun a son of the late Hubert & Nelle Carr. Jake graduated from Calhoun High School in 1951 where he played basketball and baseball. In May 1996,...
Melvin Eddie Goode
Feb 15, 2018
Melvin E Goode, passed away Thursday, February 15, 2018, at his home surrounded by loved ones. He loved hunting, fishing and playing the guitar. He was a loving husband, father, and friend to all and will be dearly missed by those close to him. He is preceded in death by his father, James Arthur Goode; brother, Otis Goode. Survived by...
Calvin A. "Bear" Brock
Feb 15, 2018
Calvin Allen “Bear” Brock, 84, of McDonald, TN passed away on February 15, 2018. He was born on August 2, 1933 to the late Ray L. Brock and Ila Bailey Brock. Calvin was a lifelong resident of this area and a member of McDonald Methodist Church where he was very active as a Sunday School Superintendent. He served his country...
Pauline Harrison
Feb 15, 2018
Pauline Martin Harrison, 80, a lifelong resident of Athens, TN passed away on Thursday morning, February 15, 2018 at Starr Regional Hospital. She was born on November 6, 1937 in Athens, TN a daughter of the late Johnny & Glinnie Martin. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by two sons Clifton Eugene Howard and Dennis Leland...
Christopher Keith West
Feb 14, 2018
Christopher Keith West, 52, a lifelong resident of Vonore, TN passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at his home. He was born on March 29, 1965 a son of the late Charlie & Ruby West. He was a veteran of the Army National Guard. Chris loved the great outdoors and enjoyed spending his free time hunting and fishing. In...
James Lawrence Freeman
Feb 14, 2018
James Lawrence Freenam, 76, a resident of Etowah, TN passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at UT Medical Center. Born in Servilla, TN, on June 3, 1941 to Jay Dee Freeman and Emma McCormack. He grew up here in East Tennessee, where his love for hunting began. As a young man he went into the Army and was stationed...
Florence Elaine Alberts
Feb 12, 2018
Florence Elaine McKinivan-Alberts, 81, a resident of Cleveland, TN and formally of Buffalo, New York passed away on Monday, February 12, 2018. She was born in Buffalo, NY on April 7, 1936 a daughter of the late Ed and Venetta Beers. Ms. Alberts leaves behind to cherish her memory her husband John Alberts, three children Charles, Dawn & Kevin along...
Emma Sue Tallent
Feb 12, 2018
Emma Sue Tallent, 76, a lifelong resident of McMinn County passed away on Monday night, February 12, 2018 at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. She was born on March 30, 1941 in Sweetwater, TN as daughter of the late Fred & Minerva Wyrick Stout. Emma Sue was a member of Burls Chapel Baptist Church. She loved collecting various items,...
Edwin Leaburn Stepp
Feb 12, 2018
Edwin Leaburn Stepp, 80, passed away on Monday, February 12, 2018 after a long illness. He was a lifelong resident of Bradley County and a member of Riverhills Church of God. Edwin was a long time employee of Bowater; he also was a farmer, home builder, and served in the Army Reserve. He was greatly loved and will be dearly...
Linda Ellen Moore
Feb 11, 2018
Linda Ellen Moore, 71, of Rossville, GA. passed away Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018, in her home. Linda was born in The Bronx, NY, to Lydia and George Panek. She graduated from South Brunswick High School, NJ, where she met the love of her life, Harry A. Moore. They married on Sept. 3, 1966. The couple lived in New Jersey and...
Junior S. Prichard
Feb 10, 2018
Junior S. Prichard, 87, a lifelong resident of this area passed away on Saturday afternoon, February 10, 2018 in a Chattanooga hospital. Junior was born in Polk County on August 9, 1930 a son of the late Charlie and Viola Wilson Prichard. He was a retired veteran of 22 years from the United States Air Force where he served his...
Gary L. Ledford
Feb 10, 2018
Gary L. Ledford, 73, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away on Saturday February 10, 2018. Gary was born on November 17, 1944 to the late Beverly Ledford & Dorothy Ledford. He was a member of Philippi Baptist Church, and always enjoyed going fishing, although he never caught anything. More than anything, Gary loved his family and he will...
Dave B. Waldroup
Feb 10, 2018
Dave B. Waldroup, 76, a resident of Old Fort, Tennessee passed away on Saturday morning, February 10, 2018. Dave was born on February 21, 1941 to the late Clee & Roxie Waldroup. He attended Family Worship Center, where he greatly loved his church family. Many knew Dave from his excellent and diligent work as an electrician. More than anything, Dave...
Edna Joyce Keith
Feb 9, 2018
Edna Joyce Keith, 84, a resident of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away on Friday morning, February 9, 2018. Edna was a member of the Eastside Church of Christ. Her favorite down-time activity was playing Bingo, which she loved, but more than anything, she enjoyed spending time with her family. She will be dearly missed by all that knew her. She is...
Richard Lake
Feb 9, 2018
Richard Lake, 83, a resident of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away on Friday February 9, 2018. He was of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed reading his bible, fishing, and eating. More than anything, he loved his family. Richard will be dearly missed by all that knew him. He is survived by his loving wife, Sue Beck Lake; children, Ginger Devore (Jerry),...
Jimmy "Jim" Knight
Feb 9, 2018
Jimmy (Jim) Knight age 75 of Harrison, Tn. passed away peacefully at home with his loved ones by his side on Friday February 9th 2018 He was a Vietnam Veteran proudly serving in the United States Navy. He was employed at Dupont in 1968 and retired in 2003 with 35 years of service. He was preceded in death by his...
