Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Marie Fonde
Oct 3, 2017
Marie Fonde, 84, a resident of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Tuesday October 3, 2017. She was born on December 4, 1932 in Charlotte, NC, to the late Thomas and Dollie Rodden. Marie worked for many years as an Executive Secretary for Life Care Centers of America, even winning the "Secretary of the Year" award in 1995. Marie was...
Evelyn Johnson
Oct 3, 2017
Evelyn Grayson Johnson, passed away on October 3, 2017. She was born on August 7, 1926. Evelyn Johnson, better known as "Oma EJ" to family and friends, lived 91 years on this earth before she was escorted by angels to her reward. She lived at Cottonwood Farms in a log cabin built by her son especially for her. She was...
Chip Chavis
Oct 2, 2017
Chip Chavis, 64 of Cleveland, TN passed away October 2, 2017. He was born May 7, 1953 to the late Charles L. and Jane Vaughan Chavis. Chip enjoyed golf, camping, fishing, spending time with his family and watching his grandkids play sports. He was also the announcer and scorekeeper for the Lake Forest Bruins basketball and Bradley Bear baseball teams....
Jennifer M. Cathey
Oct 2, 2017
Jennifer M. Cathey, 55, Passed away at home on Monday October 2, 2017. A lifelong resident of Bradley Co. Jennifer was a loving and devoted wife, mother, sister and grandmother. She was of Christian faith. She is preceded in death by her father, Arivel Dixon; mother, Shirley June Setters; siblings, John “Billy” Dixon, and Sheryl Tilson. Survived by her loving...
Richard "Dick" Carl Foote
Oct 1, 2017
Richard "Dick" Carl Foote, 70, of Decatur, TN passed away on October 1, 2017. He was born on July 8, 1947 to the late William Carl and Ruby Elsie Foote. Dick, or "Rabbit" as many knew him, was a lifelong resident of this area. He loved Hot Rods and always loved a nice car. In addition to his mother and...
Mary Ann Burroughs
Oct 1, 2017
Mary Ann Burroughs, 51, a resident of Rossville, GA passed away on Sunday, October 1st, 2017. She was known for being an outgoing, kind hearted person. Mary also loved flowers and loved working in her flower beds. Mary leaves behind to cherish her memory, her loving husband of 22 years, Richard Dobbs; five children, Steven, Misty, Ashley, Kayla, and Cassie;...
Wing Mun Loo
Sep 30, 2017
Wing Mun Loo went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, at the age of 75 in the comfort of his home in Cleveland, TN on September 30, 2017. Born on September 8, 1942, in Augusta, Georgia, Wing arrived as the 14th child and the 7th son of the late Sing Yet Loo Sr. and Tai Do...
John D. Myers
Sep 29, 2017
John D. Myers 79, a resident of Cleveland passed away Friday September 29, 2017 at Memorial Hospital. He was always in a positive mood with a smile on his face and a story to share. He knew how to fix just about anything and worked hard for his family. He served in the U.S. Air Force, and stationed in Paris...
Alicia Beth Nerren Sharp
Sep 29, 2017
Alicia Beth Nerren Sharp was born on August 29, 1946 in Angelina County, Texas. She was the second child born to George Nolen Nerren, Sr. and Keith Elizabeth Skipper Nerren. Her father was a papermaker who moved their family to Cleveland, Tennessee in 1954 when he was offered a job at Bowater Paper Mill. She also lived in Lancaster, Pennsylvania,...
Donald Allison Wheeler
Sep 29, 2017
Donald Allison Wheeler, 86, born in St Helena, California December 27, 1930. Donald loved flying. He managed a radio station prior to his retirement He is survived by his wife, Louise Wheeler; daughters, Linda Ojala (Ken), Donna Wright (Wayne, deceased); grandchildren, Olivia Hale, Ashley Hale, Dale Hoskinson, Holly Timis (Lucian); great grandchildren, Griffin and Jaylin Hoskinson, Amber Litviak, Devan Shaw....
Brynleigh Grayce Standridge
Sep 28, 2017
Brynleigh Grayce Standridge, infant daughter of Shawn and China became a Heavenly Angel on Thursday, September 28th, 2017 at Tennova Medical Center in Cleveland, TN. She is preceded in death by her uncle Shane Standridge. Brynleigh leaves behind to await their reunion in their Heavenly home her mother China Daniels and her father Shawn Standridge, two brothers Brayden & Braxton,...
John Timothy Gipson Jr.
Sep 28, 2017
John “J.T.” Gipson, 41 years old, passed away on September 28, 2017 at an area hospital. He is now in the presence of the Lord. He is survived by his parents, Tim Gipson and Deeonna Pilgrim; His Loving wife of 22 years, Angel Gipson; children, Tori, Johnathan, and Blake Gipson; grandchildren, Joshua, Jaelle, and Jeresiah; sister, Ladonna Odell; nephew; T-bone,...
Robert Lee Conner
Sep 28, 2017
Robert Lee Conner, 86, born September 1, 1931 and a resident of Cleveland, Tennessee, went to be with God on September 28, 2017. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his loving wife of 38 years, Donna Conner; daughters, Brittanie Conner, Stephanie Duke, and Carolyn White; sons, Charles Conner and William Conner; 9 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren all of Cleveland, Tennessee,...
Joan Ethel Norvill Harper
Sep 28, 2017
Joan Ethel Norvill Harper was born on October 30, 1935 in Liverpool, England where she lived until shortly after she married. She died on September 28, 2017 in a local healthcare facility. As a student, she earned an academic scholarship to attend the Belvedere School for Girls in Liverpool from which she graduated with High Honors. Following graduation, she studied...
Heather Michelle Lowe
Sep 28, 2017
Heather Michelle Lowe, 25, a resident of Athens, TN passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2017 at UT Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. She was born in Knoxville, TN on September 15, 1992. She is preceded in death by mamaw & papaw Lucas and mamaw & papaw Gunter. She leaves behind to cherish her memory two sons Zachary and Mason...
Joan Katrina "Joanie" Brewer
Sep 27, 2017
Joan Katrina Brewer "Joanie", 61, went home to be with the Lord suddenly, September 27, 2017. She was born October 4, 1955. Long time nurse and resident of Cleveland. She enjoyed spending time with her family especially her grandbabies. To love and care always came natural to her. She showed us, by example, what it means to be selfless. She...
Eldon "Shane" Strickland
Sep 25, 2017
Eldon “Shane” Strickland, 47, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away on Monday September 25, 2017. Shane was of the Baptist faith. He loved gardening, cooking, and being outside. He also loved his dogs, who were always by his side. But more than anything, he loved his family. Shane will be dearly missed by all those that knew him....
Phyllis Jean Johnson
Sep 24, 2017
Phyllis Jean Johnson, 67, a resident of Ooltewah, Tennessee, went to be the Lord on Sunday September 24, 2017. She was born in Hamilton County on May 27, 1950 to the late Hardy & Mae Davis. Many knew Phyllis through her hard work as a local dairy farmer for 43 years. She will be dearly missed by all that knew...
Patricia Ann Richesin
Sep 23, 2017
Patricia Ann Richesin, 70, of Riceville passed away on Saturday evening, September 23, 2017 at her home surrounded by her family. Patricia, a lifelong resident of McMinn County was born on September 5, 1947 in Athens, a daughter of the late Gordon & Margaret Fugate. Patricia was retired from Pioneer Furniture Company. She enjoyed sitting on the porch and watching...
John A. Brooksher
Sep 22, 2017
John A. Brooksher, 70, a resident of Decatur, TN, passed away on Friday morning, September 22, 2017. He was born on February 6, 1947 in Galveston, Texas to the late Von Brooksher and Mildred Ruth Harris. John was a 1965 graduate of Marion High School in Marion, Indiana. After high school, he went on to faithfully serve his country in...
