Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Stephen Tod Grosscope
Nov 24, 2017
STEPHEN TOD GROSSCOPE, age 68, passed away at his home in Cleveland, TN on November 24, 2017. He was born in Manhattan Beach, California on November 12, 1949 to Margaret Louise Durney and George William Grosscope. There were many places he called home; some of his favorite locales were McLean and Great Falls, Virginia where he bought his first house....
Betty Carol Hughes
Nov 24, 2017
Betty Carol Hughes, 70, passed away at home on November 24, 2017. Born in Dallas, Texas to James Marlin and Gladys Marie Hall she worked 25 years at Hardwick Clothes and then retired from Peyton’s Southeastern in 2009. She enjoyed watching Westerns (especially John Wayne) and had a life long love of reading which she passed down to her daughters....
Keith L. Hurst
Nov 24, 2017
Keith Lamont Hurst went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 24, at Sweetwater Hospital. He was a valued employee of Jacky Jones Ford Lincoln and will be greatly missed. He loved laughter, friends, and most of all good food. He was 50. Preceded in death by: his parents, Joan Hurst, Mother; Father and step-mother Thomas and Earlean Hurst....
Roy Quenton Clowers
Nov 23, 2017
Roy Clowers, 81, a resident of McDonald, TN, passed away on Thursday November 23, 2017. The family will receive friends from 5:00pm until 7:00pm on Monday November 27, 2017 at Companion Funeral Home, located at 2419 Georgetown Road NW, Cleveland, TN, 37311. A celebration of life graveside service is planned for 1:00pm on Tuesday November 28, 2017 in the Pine...
Dennis E. Ownby
Nov 22, 2017
Dennis E. Ownby, Sr, 78, of Chattanooga, TN passed away November 22, 2017. He was born October 13, 1939 in Knoxville, Tn. He graduated from Bearden High School in 1956 and proudly served his country in the US Navy from 1957 to 1963 aboard the USS Bell Grove LSD2. He held different occupations throughout his life but retired from Shaw...
Larry David Kennedy
Nov 22, 2017
Larry David Kennedy, 74, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, November 22,2017 at his home surrounded by those he loved. Larry had an amazing heart and would help anyone in need. He loved gardening, fishing, shooting pool, and reading his bible. was of Christian faith. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ford Grey Kennedy and Evelyn...
Karl Eldon Tate
Nov 21, 2017
Karl Eldon Tate, 94, a resident of Spring City, TN passed away on Tuesday morning, November 21, 2017 at Roane Medical Center. He was born on June 13, 1923 in Cocamo, Indiana. He was an honorably discharged WWII veteran of the United States Army. Karl was also a Mason. He is preceded in death by his parents Fredrick & Clara...
Dinos John Prasinos
Nov 21, 2017
Dinos John Prasinos, 65, of Cleveland, TN passed away on November 21, 2017. He was born on February 21, 1952 to the late John and Georgia Prasinos. Dinos moved to the Richmond, KY from Greece in 1976 and on to Tennessee in 1980. He was a loving and caring father who loved his grandchildren dearly. He was a hard worker...
Ernest Beattie Gray
Nov 21, 2017
Ernest Beattie Gray, 82, of Birchwood, TN passed away on November 21, 2017. He was born on August 28, 1935 to the late Glenn and Glennie Gray. Ernest was a lifelong resident of this area. He loved woodworking, hunting, fishing, and racing cars. In addition to his mother and father, he is preceded in death by his brothers: Glen J.R....
Randolph Keith "Randy" Gates
Nov 20, 2017
Randolph Keith “Randy” Gates, 51, a resident of Riceville, TN passed away on Monday night, November 20, 2017 at Starr Regional Hospital. He was a lifelong resident of McMinn County. Randy was of the Baptist faith and a member of East Niota Baptist Church. He was retired from the Cleveland City Police Department where he held the rank of Sargent....
Robert Lee Blankenship
Nov 20, 2017
Robert Lee Blankenship, 67, a resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away on Monday, November 20, 2017. He is preceded in death by his parents, Daniel and Thelma Blankenship; brothers, Lewis Blankenship, Daniel Blankenship, John Blankenship. He is survived by his wife, Susan Blankenship; children, Lisa Ann Blankenship, Robert Gregory Blankenship; grandchildren, Chase Alexander Blankenship, Hannah Renee Blankenship, Sarah Ellen Blankenship,...
Nancy Edith Daffinson
Nov 20, 2017
Nancy Edith Daffinson died November 20, 2017 at her home, surrounded by family. It was as peaceful and beautiful as she hoped it would be. Nancy excelled in the roles of mother, wife, grandmother, sister, friend, and occupational therapist. She was a second mother to many and was known affectionately as “Ma”. She would be best described as strong, unfailingly...
Betty G. Mikel
Nov 19, 2017
Betty G. Mikel, a lifelong resident of Bradley County, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday November 19, 2017. Betty was retired from the 5 Points Museum in Cleveland and was of the Baptist faith. All that knew Betty knew that she loved to plant flowers in her yard and watch them grow. More than anything, she loved her children and family,...
Mary Morgan
Nov 18, 2017
Mary Morgan, 84, a resident of Charleston, TN, left the Earthly bounds to be with the Lord on Saturday morning, November 18, 2017. Mary retired from Charleston Hosiery after 43 years of service. She enjoyed a life filled with children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren, and she was very proud of all five generations. Daughter, Debbie; granddaughter, Angie, great-granddaughter, Sandra, and...
Timothy "Tim" Silas Hill
Nov 18, 2017
Timothy "Tim" Silas Hill, 51, of East Ridge Tennessee passed away Saturday November 18th, 2017. Born on February 28th, 1966, Tim was the only son of the late Tracy and Mary Hill. Tim was a graduate of East Ridge High School -Class of 1985. While Tim had several jobs over his life, he was known, more for his cooking deviled...
John Clayton "Clay" Crouch
Nov 17, 2017
John Clayton Crouch, Sr. was born in Augusta, Georgia, August 12, 1956, son of Charles Lanham Crouch Jr. and Betty Clayton (Washburn) Crouch. The family relocated to Los Angeles in 1957, where he attended Third Street School, and Harvard School for Boys. Clay earned his undergraduate degree (B.A Economics) at Washington & Lee University in 1978. He was a member...
Rhonda Jill Hopkins Maggirwar
Nov 16, 2017
Rhonda Jill Hopkins Maggirwar, 48, of Cleveland, TN went home to be with her Lord and Savior on November 16, 2017 after a long and difficult battle with cancer. She was born on July 1, 1969 to Ray and Myrna Hopkins. Jill was a graduate of Bradley Central High School and attended Lee University. She was also a member of...
John Davis Borders
Nov 14, 2017
John Davis Borders (“JD”, “Punk”, “Dad” and “Granddaddy”) 90, of Cleveland, TN, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. John was born on September 19, 1927, in Clinchburg, Virginia, to his parents, John B. and Fannie Borders. The family relocated to Saltville, VIrginia where he spent his childhood and young adulthood....
Ernest Eugene Visage Jr.
Nov 14, 2017
Ernest Eugene Visage Jr., 79, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at an area hospital. He owned Gene's Plumbing Service and also proudly served our country in the Navy in his earlier years. He and Evelyn were members at North Cleveland Baptist Church. Gene had a great love for westerns and reading and was a...
Chad Stanley Chrnalogar
Nov 13, 2017
Chad Chrnalogar, 56, a resident of Chattanooga, TN, joined his mother and father in heaven on Monday November 13, 2017, with siblings, Howard, Leah, and Paul. Chad was an active member of the Knights of Columbus 610. An Employee of Dover Cylinder Head for 32 years, He was an avid outdoorsman, hunter, fisherman, and shooter, always loving to be outdoors....
