Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries

Jan 31, 2018

Jan 30, 2018

Treacie “Jackie” Jacquelene Dowdy, 81, of Georgetown, TN passed January 30, 2018 at a local nursing facility with her daughter by her side. She was born on May 15, 1936 in Rosedale, MS to the late Herchel Paul and Mary Lou Triplett Pell. On February 21, 1955 in Meigs County, TN she married her best friend, the love of her...

Jan 30, 2018

Brenda Jo Shamblin, 62, of Charleston, TN passed away on January 30, 2018. She was born on November 9, 1955 in Rockwood, TN to the late Arvil and Macie Johnson. Brenda was a lifelong resident of this area and has been a member of Candies Creek Baptist Church for nearly 30 years, where she also enjoyed traveling on youth trips....

Jan 30, 2018

David Hudgins, 69, of Rome GA, passed away on January 30, 2018. He was born on February 27, 1948 in Rome GA, to the late William Franklin Hudgins and Lona Eauline Nails. David was a loving father and a great friend to have. He enjoyed hanging out with family and great friends and also loved to fish. David leaves behind...

Jan 29, 2018

Charles Arthur Hughes Jr. 52, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, January 29, 2018. He was a member of New Friendship Baptist Church. He was a loving and caring father to his three daughters and was one to brighten your day if you encountered him. He is preceded in death by his father,...

Jan 29, 2018

Johnnie Lou Lee Earnest, 83, of Cleveland, TN passed away on January 29, 2018. She was born on May 15, 1934 to the late John Henry and Marie Burns. Johnnie was a lifelong resident of this area and a member of Faith Memorial Church. Johnnie loved to get her hair done, eat pecan waffles and drink coffe, and she could...

Jan 28, 2018

Ricky Alan Powell, 62, a resident of Decatur, TN passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2018 at his home. He was born in Athens, TN on July 13, 1955 a son of the late Harold & Azilee Powell. Ricky lived about 12 years in Ohio but the rest of his life was spent in McMinn and Meigs counties. He attended...

Jan 27, 2018

Neal Peyton McConnell passed away unexpectedly on January 27, 2018 at the age of 52. Neal is predeceased by wife, Karen McConnell and father, Bill McConnell. Neal is survived by his loving mother, Katherine Hamilton; his brother, Gary McConnell and wife Terra McConnell; his nephew, Bailey McConnell; his great nephew, Kaden McConnell and his niece, Sadie McConnell. Neal was born...

Jan 27, 2018

FRANCINE COFFEY HANEY, 85, a resident of Cleveland, was born in Wetmore, TN and passed to her Heavenly home surrounded by her loving family on January 27, 2018. She was a faithful member of First Baptist Church and considered it a joy serving others: by teaching, cooking, event decorating, and giving of her time to family and friends. God blessed...

Jan 27, 2018

Lola Tanksley, 82, a resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away on Saturday January 27, 2018 at her home. She was born on January 27, 1936 to the late Lewie & Mamie Parker. Lola worked at American Uniform for many years before moving to Peyton’s, where she finished her career. She was a faithful member of Mount Olive Church of God....

Jan 26, 2018

Nettie Garner, 95, a resident of McDonald, TN, passed away on Friday January 26, 2018. She was born in Polk County, TN, on September 15, 1922 to the late Marshall and Nannie Weaver Millsap. She was of the Pentecostal belief and a member of the McDonald Senior Club. Many knew her for her unwavering faith and never ending pursuit of...

Jan 25, 2018

Edna May Watson Brewer, of Cleveland and a former resident of Polk County, age 93, died January 25, 2018. She was a member of Faith Baptist Church. Edna was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend. She was a retired employee of Cleveland City Schools and a life member of the Polk County Historical and Genealogy Society. She was preceeded in...

Jan 25, 2018

David Andrew Burnette May 18 1946 – January 25 2018 David passed away suddenly in a Chattanooga health facility of complications from chronic health issues. He was a proud graduate of Brainerd High School and member of the Army Reserve. He played for the Chattanooga Cherokees semi-pro football team. David was in national sales. He was a passionate Tennessee Vols...

Jan 25, 2018

Robert Lahr Sr. JASPER, Tenn. - Robert E. Lahr Sr., 80, of Jasper, Tennessee, went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, Jan. 25. He was born April 19, 1937, a son of the late William D. and Alice E. (Marose) Lahr. He attended Trevorton School Pa. On July 6, 1957, he married the former Ruth Ann Chesney, who preceded...

Jan 24, 2018

Evelyn Louise Huttenhoff, 91, of Cleveland, TN passed away on January 24, 2018. She was born on July 31, 1926 to the late Bailey and Bertha Harris. Evelyn and her husband Edward moved to Cleveland in 2006 to be close to her son, Brad, and his family. Here in Cleveland she was a member of 1st Cumberland Presbyterian Church. In...

Jan 24, 2018

Wanda Sue Deibert, age 66, of Cleveland, TN. passed away on Wednesday, January 24th, 2018. Born in Hopkinsville, KY, she was the daughter of Otis “Hop” McAlister and the late Gene McAlister. She was a retired school teacher from middle Tennessee. She is survived by her children Susanna Morgan, James Deibert, and Rebecca Johnson. Her sisters Barbara Duryee and Pamela...

Jan 24, 2018

Kinsley Kate Walker, 11 months of age and a resident of Riceville, TN became a Heavenly Angel on Wednesday night, January 24, 2018 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Jasper, GA on February 17, 2017. Kinsley leaves behind to cherish her memory her loving parents William & Chelsea Walker; three sisters Aubrey, Rebekah and Grace...

Jan 23, 2018

Richard “Dick” Bergman passed away peacefully, Tuesday, January 23, 2018 in Collegedale Tennessee. He was born on March 11, 1929, in Busti, New York. Dick Bergman was a man who loved his wife and family dearly and considered his Lord Jesus as his best friend. He loved people—never met a stranger. He enjoyed a successful career working for Loma Linda...

Jan 23, 2018

Joyce Ann Dabbs, 54, of Reliance, TN. Went to be with the lord on January 23, 2018. She was a loving wife and mother. She enjoyed reading and camping. She is preceded in death by her mother, Anna Mashburn; brother, Wesley Mashburn; and sister Brenda Scroggins. She leaves behind her father, Glenn Mashburn; her loving husband of thirty-six years, Lloyd...

Jan 23, 2018

Carl (Peanut) Winston Williams, 58, of Cleveland, TN. Went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 23, 2018. He was a member of Victory Faith Church for over 25 years. He enjoyed working in his church riding his motorcycle. He worked at Aztec Manufacturing for 25 years. His greatest joy was spending time with his loving...