Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
John Wilson
Apr 5, 2024
John O. Wilson, age 67, crossed 'into the mystic' April 5,2024. John was born and raised in Tuscumbia, Alabama. He has been in Tennessee for almost 20 years.
John is preceded in death by his parents Thurman A. Wilson Jr. Lucille K. Wilson and two half-brothers Jackie A. Wilson and Robert W. Wilson Sr.
John leaves behind to cherish his memory his...
Debbie Swafford
Apr 5, 2024
Debbie Jean Swafford of Graysville, TN, passed way on Friday, April 5, 2024. She was born February 2, 1959 to Thomas and Eva Jean (Cheeks) Swafford Jr..
Debbie retired from the Kaysor-Roth and Lear Corporation, spending 24 years at each company.
Debbie is survived by her sisters Kathy Moore, Connie Swafford (Sonny) Butler and Kimberly Danniels; her nephews Mikel Hawkins and Brian...
Geneva Murray
Apr 5, 2024
Geneva Anderson Murray, 85, of Cleveland, TN passed away on April 5, 2024. She was born on April 20, 1938 in McMinnville, TN. Geneva loved her family and spending time with her kids and grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Johnnie Lee Anderson and her husband O.D. Murray.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory her children: Pam Murray,...
Elbert Lee
Apr 5, 2024
Elbert Thomas Lee (ET) died April 5th 2024. He was 88 years old. He was proceeded in death by his parents, the late Bill and Nannie Lee of Niota and his wife of 57 years Lela Maxine Lee. Survivors include his sons and daughter-in-laws Mike and Tammy Lee and Patrick and Julie Lee both of Athens.
The family would like to...
Bobby Griffith
Apr 5, 2024
Bobby Griffith born October 31, 1935 went to his eternal home April 5, 2024. Bobby was a life-long resident of Bradley County. As a follower of Jesus Christ, Bob was a member of First Christian Church.
His love for all sports began at an early age but his favorite was football. While attending Bradley High School, he received several awards for...
Darren Abercrombie
Apr 5, 2024
Charles Darren Abercrombie, 59, of Cleveland, TN passed away on April 6, 2024. He was born on March 9, 1965 to the late Charles R. Abercrombie and Linda Gray Abercrombie. Darren had a tremendous sense of humor, and he loved spending time with his family.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory his siblings: Brenda Abercrombie, James "Sam" Abercrombie, Patrick Abercrombie...
Brad Casteel
Apr 5, 2024
Bobby Brad Casteel, 54, of Englewood, TN passed away on Friday, April 5, 2024. He was a native of the Liberty Hill community near Englewood and a lifelong resident of McMinn County. He worked most of his life as a Machinist and a Machine Instructor.
Bobby was incredibly hard-working. Many people know Brad as the most precise machinist and knowledgeable instructor....
Martha LaBar
Apr 4, 2024
Martha LaBar, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2024. Born on November 23, 1955, Martha was known for her deep love for her family and her passion for gardening. She found solace in the peaceful surroundings of North Georgia, where she cultivated a beautiful garden that brought joy to all who knew her.
Martha is...
Ronald Taylor
Apr 4, 2024
Ronald Ray "Ronnie" Taylor, age 73 of Harriman died on Thursday, April 4,2023 after a brief sickness with cancer. He was a humble, Christ centered man that loved his family. Ronnie was born on April 22, 1950, to Virgil Ray and Lillian Jean McCoy Taylor. He grew up in Harriman and married his high-school sweetheart, Katherine Lantz Taylor. He was...
Ann Bagwell
Apr 4, 2024
Ann C. Bagwell, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, April 4, 2024. She was born in Knoxville, TN and was the daughter of the late William W. and Gertrude Cowan. She was preceded in death by brothers Col. James E. Cowan and William W. Cowan, Jr.
She was retired from teaching kindergarten thirty years with Cleveland City Schools and three...
Billy and Alice Miller
Apr 3, 2024
Billy Miller, 81, a resident of Charleston, TN passed away on Wednesday morning, April 3, 2024. He was joined by his beloved bride Alice Miller, 86, in their eternal home in Heaven on Thursday morning, April 4, 2024, just 26 hours later.
Billy was born in Rocky Face, GA on April 18, 1942, grew up on Signal Mt and later relocated...
Alex P. Hayes
Apr 3, 2024
Alex P. Hayes, 65, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2024. Alex was born on February 6, 1959 in Cleveland to the late Joe and Betty Hayes. Alex enjoyed hunting, fly fishing, making art, and riding his motorcycle. Alex was an avid outdoorsman. He always saw the best in anyone that he met. Alex was a proud...
Carolyn Centers
Apr 2, 2024
Carolyn Ruth Gray Centers, age 82, of Cleveland, TN passed away on April 2, 2024. As well as being a loving wife and mother, her life was devoted to family, and benevolent loving consideration to everyone she knew. Memorial arrangements will be announced at a future date. She is survived by husband Danny Centers, son Kevin and wife Wanda, grandson...
William "Bill" Green
Apr 2, 2024
William Alexander (Bill) Green, Jr., passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family, on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. Bill was born August 7, 1934 in Polk County, Tennessee.
Bill was a longtime devoted member of Chestuee United Methodist Church. He retired from Bowater after 40 years of service. He also served his country in the United States Army.
Bill enjoyed gardening and...
Norma Smith
Apr 2, 2024
Norma Jean Smith, 84, of Cleveland passed away on April 2, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, George A. Smith and two sons Terry Laymon and Tim Laymon. The former Norma Phillips was the daughter of the late J.L. and Frances Phillips. She was born and grew up in Soddy Daisy, TN as the...
Catherine Howard
Apr 1, 2024
Catherine M. Howard passed away on Monday, April 1,2024.
In addition to her parents, Catherine was preceded in death by her late husband, Herbert, Daughter Carla Grisson, and her brother.
Catherine is survived by her daughter Carin Taber, her beloved grandsons Bobby (Brandi) Rayfield, Steven Rayfield, and Daniel Grissom, and her great-granddaughter Stephanie Rayfield. She is also survived by her nieces and...
Georgia Casteel Large
Apr 1, 2024
Georgia Jo Casteel Large, a McMinn county native and resident of Athens and Loudon, TN passed to her heavenly home Monday April 1, 2024. She was 80. She was born in McMinn county and was the daughter of Edgar Mac Casteel and Pearl Moore Casteel.
She was the sister of the late James Casteel (Charlotte), Margaret Holt (David), Sue Womac (Eugene),...
Kimberly Browder
Mar 31, 2024
Kimberly Ann Browder, 59, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2024. Kimberly was born on May 17, 1964 in Cleveland. Kimberly enjoyed "Living Life."
She was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Browder; and her siblings, Joyce Hyatt, Jenny Harris, and Jerry Hyatt.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory her son, Scotty Browder; and her grandson, Dylan...
Bobby Pelham
Mar 31, 2024
Bobby Jean Moore Pelham, 79, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away on Sunday, March31, 2024. Bobby was born on September 8, 1944, in Cleveland to the late Daniel and Georgia Moore. Bobby's favorite hobbies were canning, sewing, coloring, playing family games, and doing word searches. She admired her family dearly. She loved her animals. She also loved having family functions with...
Billie McCarthy
Mar 31, 2024
Billie Faye McCarthy, 80, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2024. Faye was born on February 9, 1944 in Riceville, Tennessee to the late William and Ruth Lunsford. Faye had many hobbies including canning, gardening, working in her flowers, and quilting. She also enjoyed watching TV. Her favorite shows were Survivor and Big Brother.
She leaves...
