Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Teresa Mildred Terry-Wells
Sep 22, 2017
Teresa Mildred Terry (Wells), accepted Christ at an early age. She was a dedicated mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and aunt until she became ill in 2014. Teresa was born to Marilyn Terry (Wells), and Willie Gene Terry, on January 14, 2017 at 9:23am in the Hospice of Chattanooga, in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Teresa was educated in the Detroit Public School System...
Esther Valadez Hauser
Sep 22, 2017
On September 22, 2017, our beloved mother, grandmother, aunt and sister, Esther Valadez Hauser, of Cleveland, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord at 68 years old. She was born on August 20, 1949, in San Antonio, Texas. She lived her life serving the Lord Jesus as a church leader, bible teacher, and prayer warrior. Her parents, Fidencio Valadez and...
Chester Eugene Jenkins
Sep 21, 2017
Chester Eugene Jenkins, 74, of Cleveland, TN passed away on September 21, 2017. He was born on December 16, 1942 to the late James Leonard and Nora F, “Polly” McKinney Jenkins. Chester was a lifelong resident of Cleveland, except for the years he traveled with the United States Army. Chester was very devoted to his country retiring with 25 years...
Dustin Thomas Henline
Sep 21, 2017
Dustin Thomas Henline, 36 a lifelong resident Roane County Tennessee passed away on September 21, 2017 in Rockwood, TN. He was born on January 21, 1981. He is preceded in death by his father Carl Ray Henline. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife Alicia Henline and his three children Mekal Henline, Hailey & Hannah Moses, two brothers...
Billie Jo Brackett
Sep 21, 2017
Billie Jo Brackett, 67, a resident of Old Fort, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday September 21, 2017. Billie loved to travel and see new sights. She also always enjoyed watching her beloved Tennessee Vols play football. If you knew Billie, you knew that she loved life, as her personality radiated through her. She will be dearly missed by all those...
Thomas Foster
Sep 21, 2017
Thomas Jeffery Foster, 54, a resident of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday September 21, 2017 after a lengthy illness. All that knew Thomas, knew he loved his family greatly. He will be dearly missed by all that knew him. He is preceded in death by his father, Horace Foster; mother, Deloris Marie Deakins; grandparents, Ralph & Velma Henson, of...
William Lindsey Hill
Sep 21, 2017
William Lindsey (Bill) Hill passed away on September 21, 2017 at Standifer Hospice Hospital in Chattanooga, Tennessee after fighting cancer since 1968. Bill was born March 25, 1930 in an area called Seven Springs in Rhea County, Tennessee now covered by Watts Bar Lake. He graduated from Spring City High School in 1948, served honorably in the United States Navy...
Reese Sherrod Scull
Sep 20, 2017
Reese Sherrod Scull, 76, of Cleveland, Tennessee, beloved husband, brother, father, grandfather and friend, passed away at home on September 20, 2017. He was predeceased by his parents Reese W. Scull and Norma R. Scull of Rutherford College, North Carolina, and his grandson Evan. Reese was born and raised in Valdese, North Carolina, and graduated from Western Carolina University and...
Jimmie "Jim" Cross
Sep 20, 2017
Jim Cross, 80, passed away at Erlanger Hospital September 20th, 2017. He was born in Cleveland, TN on May 5, 1937. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Fannie Cross; sisters: Lucille Wade and Judy Standridge; and first wife, Shirley. He was widely known as an antique car restorer for many years. Survivors include his wife, Ann...
Floyd Cornish
Sep 20, 2017
Floyd E. Cornish, 62, of Delano, TN, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday September 20, 2017 after a courageous battle with small cell lung cancer. Floyd "Abe" was born in Waverly, NY to Wilbur and Carrie Thomas Cornish. He was a graduate of Waverly High School class of 1973. Floyd was a truck driver for over 35 years...
Timothy "Tim" Cross
Sep 20, 2017
Timothy “Tim” Cross, 53, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday morning, September 20, 2017. All that knew Tim knew that he loved to hunt, fish, and watch football. He also loved watching NASCAR and his favorite driver, Jimmie Johnson. Tim was an extremely hard worker who would always do what it takes to get the job...
Bobby D. Marr
Sep 19, 2017
Bobby D. Marr, 88, went home to heaven to be with Jesus on September 19, 2017. He was born in Cleveland TN, on November 29, 1928, to Ledford (Coalman) and Delter Kirkpatrick Marr, and lived his entire life in Cleveland. Bobby was a professional truck driver and retired at age 57 after 35 years of accident free service. Since retirement,...
Walter E. "Terry" Sweeney
Sep 17, 2017
Walter E. Sweeney "Terry" known to many as "Coach" passed away Sunday to be with his wife, Anetha; father, Walter; mother, Frances; and brothers, Jackie and Jimmy. He faithfully served his country in the US Army. He played for General Neyland of UT, Bubba Murphy of MTSU, and Weeb Ewbanks of the Baltimore Colts. From this, he was inspired to...
Dustin Lee Robinson
Sep 16, 2017
Dustin Lee Robinson, 24, a resident of Sweetwater, TN passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2017 in a Knoxville Tennessee hospital. He was born on September 30, 1992 in Loudon, TN. He enjoyed playing basketball and swimming. He is preceded in death by his mother Tammy Renee Robinson, grandparents William Michael Johnson and Martha Johnson and one uncle Chuckie Robinson....
Virgil Lee Richey
Sep 16, 2017
Virgil Lee Richey, 58 of Englewood, TN went Home to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 16, 2017. He was born in Raymond, WA. Virgil was a lovable guy who never met a stranger, he loved people, being outdoors, and gardening. Virgil is proceeded in death by his father, Lonnie Richey; maternal grandparents, James and Viola Roberts; fraternal grandparents,...
Raymond Andrew Shanks
Sep 16, 2017
Raymond Andrew Shanks “Rayzor”, 80, passed away September 16, 2017.Raymond’s passion for Harley Davidson motorcycles led him on unprecedented travels throughout the United States. He also acquired his Commercial pilots license, Captains license, and General Contractors license. Raymond served his country as a paratrooper in the Army. He is preceded in death by his parents, Andrew B. Shanks and Elizabeth...
Connie Tucker Ables Durham
Sep 16, 2017
Connie Tucker Ables Durham, 67, of Ringgold, GA, on September 16, 2017 at her home. Connie was born on September 30, 1949 in Chattanooga, TN. Connie was preceded in death by her parents, Hazel & Jay Holland and Elmer Tucker; son, Tommy Ables Jr.; two sisters; and one brother. Connie is survived by her children, Jay (Tracey) Ables, Charles Ables,...
Charlyanne Cantrell
Sep 14, 2017
Charlyanne Holland Cantrell, a resident of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away Thursday, September 14, 2017. Charlyanne was 89 years old. She was loved very much by her family and by friends that knew her. She was born on September 7, 1928 in San Antonio, Texas. Charlyanne was the daughter of Frank and Grace Holland. She has made Cleveland her home since...
Lavern Davis
Sep 12, 2017
Lavern Davis died on Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at the NHC HealthCare, Rossville. Lavern was born in Cairo, Illinois on December 16, 1926 to John and Elizabeth Davis and had five brothers and four sisters, all of whom predeceased her. She moved to Chattanooga in 1946 and lived here until 1955 when she went to Fort Smith, Arkansas to work...
Jo Ann Hooper
Sep 11, 2017
Jo Ann Hooper, 84, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away on Monday morning, September 11, 2017. She was born on June 6, 1933 to the late Frank & Opal Finnell. Jo Ann loved the Atlanta Braves and UT Football. She also enjoyed doing her crosswords and watching General Hospital, but more than anything, she loved her kids and...
