Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Zachary Michael Smith
Nov 1, 2017
Zachary Michael Smith, 27, a resident of New York City, and a former resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away on Wednesday November 1, 2017. He worked as an employee at Tiffany & Co, where he was living his lifelong dream of residing in New York City. All that knew Zachary knew that he had a larger than life personality, and...
Marshall Hall Rinehart
Oct 31, 2017
Marshall Hall “Butter” Rinehart, 65, a resident of Niota, TN passed away on Tuesday morning, October 31, 2017 surrounded by his loving family after a battle with lung cancer. He was born in Athens, TN on November 10, 1951 and was of the Methodist faith. He loved his family and enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening and remodeling homes. He is preceded...
Debra Nadine Reese
Oct 31, 2017
Debra Nadine Reese died peacefully at the Walker Hospice Center on Tuesday evening, October 31, 2017, surrounded by members of her loving family that included her daughter Jennifer, her sister Marjorie, and her grandmother Norma Holder. Debra was preceded in death by her father, an infant daughter, and a granddaughter. Debra will be fondly remembered as a great friend and...
Lisa Ivey Taylor
Oct 30, 2017
Lisa Ivey Taylor, 51, a resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away on Monday morning, October 30, 2017. She was born on July 21, 1966 to the late Charles and Mary Ivey. Lisa enjoyed NASCAR, camping, and fishing. She also enjoyed going to the beach whenever she could. More than anything, Lisa loved spending time with her family. She will be...
Billy Mack Ray
Oct 29, 2017
On October 29, 2017 at 7:20 PM, Billy Mack Ray, 77, of Sale Creek, TN passed away. He was preceded by death by his mother, Grace Harvey. He left us peacefully surrounded by his family and loved ones. He retired from TVA after 32 years and was a valued member of Sale Creek Church of Christ. Billy Mack will forever...
Therese Luise "Rite" Walker
Oct 24, 2017
Therese Luise “Rita” Walker, 91, of Charleston, TN passed away on October 24, 2017. She was born on February 21, 1926 in Nuremburg, Germany. Rita was a young teen living in Germany during World War II, where she met Carl Lane, who would later be her husband and the man who would bring her to the United States in 1947....
Karen L. Terry
Oct 24, 2017
Karen L. Terry, 46, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday evening, October 24, 2017. All that knew Karen, knew her for her loving and giving heart. She would always go out of her way to help anyone she could. Karen always had a big heart for animals, especially her dog, Sam. She will be dearly missed...
Wicky Shepherd
Oct 24, 2017
Wicky Shepherd 66 of Tellico Plains passed away on October 24, 2017. Born & raised in Tellico Plains, TN. He owned and ran WS Motors for 25 years. He was Fire Chief for Tellico Plains Volunteer Fire Dept. and Alderman for the town of Tellico. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, racing, and working on anything with a motor. He is proceeded...
Linda "Jonette" Galt Terrell
Oct 24, 2017
Linda “Jonette” Galt Terrell, 78, of Chattanooga, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 24, 2017. She was a graduate of Girls Preparatory School, Class of 1957, and a continual presence as a faithful member of First Baptist Church, Golden Gateway, for 49 years. She worked tirelessly providing childcare in the nursery there for 38 years and...
Dale Bruce Payne
Oct 23, 2017
Dale Bruce Payne, 78, of Cleveland, TN, died in peace surrounded by family on October 23, 2017. The words "stubborn" and "strong" were frequently heard as his children spoke of him during his short hospital stay. He acquired these traits growing up in the mountains of Coker Creek, TN. Gay and Rosa Payne, now deceased, had 10 children with 7...
Delores Ingram Beaty
Oct 23, 2017
Delores {Ingram} Beaty, 83, a resident of Cleveland, TN, went to be with her Lord Jesus on Monday October 23, 2017 with her loved ones by her side. She was born on November 27, 1933 to the late Elsie {Mullinax} Gates and the late Jim Ingram. All that knew Delores knew by how she lived her life, that she loved...
Edna Mae Officer
Oct 22, 2017
Edna Mae Officer, 87, of Cleveland, TN went to be with her heavenly father early Sunday, October 22nd, 2017. She was born March 7th, 1930 in Polk County, TN to the late Robert L. and Lennie Mae Frazier. She was a long time member of Westwood Baptist Church in Cleveland and the Joy Givers Sunday School Class. Edna was a...
James William "Bill" Works
Oct 21, 2017
James William “Bill” Works, 85, of Old Fort, passed away Saturday, October 21, 2017 at his home. Bill enjoyed reading his bible, and watching the Braves on TV. Bill was a Deacon for many years at New Liberty Baptist Church in Cleveland, TN. He was a member of Mountain Springs Baptist Church in Old Fort, TN. Bill is proceeded in...
Jim Stancil Talbott
Oct 21, 2017
Jim Stancil Talbott, 72, of Cleveland, TN passed away Saturday, October 21, 2017 at a local health care facility. Jim was born on September 9, 1945 to the late Taylor and Reba Talbott. Jim enjoyed going to church, having family gatherings, and listening to blue grass music. Jim is proceeded in death by his parents listed above; two sisters, Mary...
Avis Jacks
Oct 20, 2017
Avis Jacks, 66, a lifelong resident of the Cleveland area, passed away Friday October 20, 2017 at her home. She will be greatly loved and dearly missed by all who knew her. She is preceded in death by her father and mother, Harbart Lee Jacks and Eliza Louise Jacks; brothers, Wayne, Fred, and Marshall Jacks Survived by her daughter, Leisa...
Kirsten Michelle Morris
Oct 19, 2017
Kirsten Morris, 42, of Charleston, TN passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2017. Kirsten was a most kind and loving sole, giving so much of herself to others, she will be dearly missed. Left to cherish her memory her parents, John and Fran Morris; one brother Jason Morris all of Charleston, TN. Kirsten is also survived by hundreds of family...
Linda Manis Mackey
Oct 19, 2017
Linda Manis Mackey, 72, a resident of Athens, TN passed away and entered the presence of her Lord on Thursday afternoon, October 19th, 2017. She was born in Sevierville, TN. She graduated from Seymour High School and E. Tennessee Baptist Hospital School of Nursing. Linda was a board certified occupational health nurse and retired from The Dow Chemical Company in...
Nancy Sue Bautista
Oct 19, 2017
Nancy Sue Bautista went to be with the Lord on 10/19/2017. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend. Nancy spent most of her life helping people when they were down and making people smile. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and making crafts. She was loved by many young adults that called her mama Nancy. She will be...
John B. "J.B." Arnwine
Oct 17, 2017
John Barnet “J.B.” Arnwine, – known as “PaPaw J.B.” to a host of children passed away on Tuesday morning, October 17, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on April 2, 1940. He was a resident of McMinn County most of life. J.B. was an honorably discharged veteran of the U.S. Army and retired from the...
Michael Buford Barnes
Oct 17, 2017
Michael Buford Barnes, 66, passed away October 17th at home surrounded by his wife and family. He is preceded in death by his mother, Reba, and two brothers, Don and Dan. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Kathy, three daughters, Crystal, Rebecca, and Megan, five grandchildren, Logan, Everly, Kaylee, Silas, and Lincoln, brothers, Tony and Ricky, sisters,...
