Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Sheryl Ann Elliott
Sep 11, 2017
Sheryl Ann Elliott, 59 of Decatur, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord on September 11th, 2017, at Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga, Tennessee surrounded by family. She was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her Mother Marion Calvert and her Father Bill Calvert. Survivors include her cherished husband of 41 years David Elliott from Decatur,...
Mark Gross
Sep 11, 2017
Mark Gross, 47, a resident of Cleveland, Tennessee, went home to be with The Lord, surrounded by his family on Monday September 11, 2017. He was born on April 29, 1970 in Harlan, Kentucky. Mark was a member of the Rev. Life Church. All that knew him, knew him for his extraordinary work ethic. Even in his illness, he would...
James Arlen Meeks
Sep 11, 2017
James Arlen Meeks Sr, 91, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, passed away Monday September 11, 2017. James loved fishing, football, boxing, and going to the Smoky Moutains with his kids. He was also a very skilled upholster. He is preceded in death by his wife, Ruth; father and mother, John and Bonnie; grandfather, Luke Brown "Daddy Brown"; brothers, Bill Kelly,...
Emma Frances Golden Collins
Sep 8, 2017
Emma Frances Golden Collins, a longtime resident of Opelika and Lanett, Alabama, passed away peacefully in her son’s home in Chattanooga, Tennessee, on Friday, September 8, 2017. She was born February 5, 1920, in Notasulga, Alabama, to Pauline Trammell Golden and R.T. Golden. She was a life-long member of First Christian Church in Lanett, and was preceded in death by...
Maxine "Micky" Joyce Rozenberg Ward
Sep 8, 2017
Maxine “Micky” Ward, 81, of Cleveland, the daughter of Dirk and Kathryn Gezel Rozenberg, was born February 18, 1936 in Monroe, Iowa. She graduated from Newton High School with the class of 1954. On April 15, 1955, Micky was united in marriage with Jerry Ward. During their 62 years of marriage and moves to several states, she created a strong,...
Sharon Elizabeth Calfee Ramsey
Sep 7, 2017
Sharon Elizabeth Calfee Ramsey, 63, a lifelong resident of Bradley County won the ultimate battle over Cancer on Thursday night, September 7, 2017. When she left her earthly body on Thursday evening she was reunited with her son Ryan and daughter Melissa forever in their Heavenly home. Sharon was born on December 20, 1953. She was a devoted member of...
Albert Jouravel
Sep 6, 2017
Albert Jouravel, 92, passed away on Wednesday September 6,2017. He was born in Shanghai, China and spent over 3 years in a Japanese internment camp during WWII. Albert immigrated to the United States and went to the University of California at Berkeley where he received an associates degree in liberal arts. He later became a US citizen and joined the...
Penny Melissa Bryant
Sep 6, 2017
Penny Bryant, born November 16, 1959 was reunited with her beloved daughter Bobbie and husband Oliver in Heaven, Wednesday September 6, 2017 following a short illness. Preceded in death by her mother and father, Ralph and Genell Shipley. Penny, a semi-retired business owner, tried to make life better for anyone she came in contact with. Her wit and love will...
Shirley Hindmon Weid
Sep 5, 2017
Shirley Hindmon Weid, 56, of Chattanooga, TN passed away on September 5, 2017. She was a lifelong resident of this area and she enjoyed crocheting, crafting, and spending time with her dog Tiara. She is preceded in death by her mother and father, Larry and Linda Hindmon and her sister Sherry Buckner. She leaves behind to cherish her memory her...
Robert "Bob" Creekmore
Sep 4, 2017
Robert “Bob” Creekmore, age 70, died peacefully in his Cleveland home on September 4, 2017. Bob was born February 23, 1947 in Chattanooga, TN to A.Z. Creekmore and Ruth “Wright” Mital. He graduated from Dalton High School in Dalton, GA, and received an Associates Degree from Dalton Community College. In 1984 he began working for Mullinax Lincoln in Cleveland, TN...
Jason Lee Belcher
Sep 4, 2017
Jason Lee Belcher, 33, of Madisonville,TN went to meet his Savior Monday, September 4, 2017. He was preceded in death by his father, David Belcher. He is survived by his mother, Trina Hatcher, and many family members and friends.
Perry Ingram
Sep 4, 2017
Perry Ingram, 73, a resident of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away on Monday September 4, 2017. Perry graduated from Bradley Central High School in the class of 1962. After high school, he went to serve in the US Navy where he had duty stations at Guantanamo Bay and the Pentagon. Once out of the Navy, he finished his education by receiving...
Douglas Lee Morgan
Sep 4, 2017
Douglas Lee Morgan, 66 of Cleveland, TN passed away on Monday Sept. 4th, 2017. He was born on April 4th, 1951 to the late Martin Morgan, and Marie Hasty. He was of Christian faith, worked as an iron worker, and was a photographer for many years. He was also a great and talented musician, along with being very intelligent. He...
Lee Olen Brown
Sep 3, 2017
Lee Olen Brown, 71, of the Linsdale Community in Polk County died unexpectedly on Sunday, September 3, 2017. He was born on February 17, 1946 to the late Eskey and Martha Brown. He previously worked in construction where he poured concrete. He also farmed in the past and years ago he also enjoyed coon hunting. Olen was of the Baptist...
Randall Quarles
Sep 3, 2017
Randall Ray Quarles, 57, a resident of Chattanooga, Tennessee, went home to be with The Lord peacefully, with his family by his side, on September 3, 2017. Randall was a family man and was a great son, daddy, and papaw. He was the best papaw in the world and he adored his grandkids. Randall was a jack of all trades,...
Elsie Ruth Benton Kirksey
Sep 3, 2017
Elsie Ruth (Benton) Kirksey, 87, of Cleveland, TN passed away on September 3, 2017. She was born on January 18, 1930 to the late Robert Miles and Mamie Lee (Goodwin) Benton. Elsie was a lifelong resident of this area and she was a member of First Baptist Church for more than 70 years. She was very active and involved in...
Edward "Big Ed" Geren
Sep 2, 2017
Edward “Big Ed” C. Geren, 54, a resident of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday September 2, 2017 at his home. He was born on November 12, 1962 to Pat Geren and the late Herbert C. Geren. He faithfully served his country in the United States Air Force. Ed was of the Baptist faith. He was a retired Union Millwright,...
Joseph Ray "Joey" Huckabey
Sep 2, 2017
Joseph Ray “Joey” Huckabey, 41, a lifelong resident of Athens, TN passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2017 at his home. He was born in Athens, TN on December 2, 1975. He loved deer hunting, fishing and the great outdoors. Joey is preceded in death by his grandparents Ray & Clara Huckabey and Joe & Mary Jo Stafford. Joey leaves...
Vivian Coleen Foster
Aug 31, 2017
Vivian Coleen Foster, 88, passed away on Thursday August 31, 2017. She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her two sons, Vance Stephen Foster, of Cleveland, TN, and Edward Harrison, of Decatur, AL. There will be no service. Companion Funeral Home has charge of these arrangements.
Gary Robert Kamp
Aug 31, 2017
Gary Kamp, Age 51, died after a fierce battle with cancer and woke in the arms of our Lord on Thursday August 31, 2017. Gary spent 29 years in uniform from military service to Law Enforcement . Over his career, he served his country and community with passion and honor. His background included Special Operations Division, Patrol, K-9, Detective, SWAT,...
