Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Matthew Holt Redmond
Aug 29, 2017
Matthew Holt Redmond, age 32, died on Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga, TN. A native of Allen, TX, he was a graduate of Lebanon, TN High School and a 2009 graduate of Tennessee Technical University with a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering. He was employed as an engineer at Mesa Associates in Chattanooga, TN. He was...
Lucille Herron
Aug 28, 2017
Frances Lucille Herron was born on August 7, 1928 and departed this life August 28, 2017. She was a native of Cleveland, TN and lived her life there among family and friends. She graduated from Bradley High School in 1946. She retired from Duracell and was a member of First Baptist Church in Cleveland. She was preceded in death by...
Constance Ridings
Aug 28, 2017
In Loving Memory of Connie Ridings born May 17,1945. Devoted wife of 48 years survived by her husband Joseph Ridings. Connie touched our lives with her sweet smile and open arms. Always standing tall with grace and charm. She took life in stride, embracing the happy moments along with the sad. Her presence made the world a kinder, happier place....
Timothy Michael "Tim" Callahan
Aug 27, 2017
Timothy Michael “Tim” Callahan, 52, of Charleston, TN passed away on August 27, 2017. He was born on March 22, 1965 to the Willie and Shirley Callahan. Tim is a lifelong resident of this area. He worked in the collision repair industry for more than twenty years, the last seven being at Gilbert’s Collision. Tim enjoyed working on Hot Rods,...
Hervey Etta Self
Aug 27, 2017
Hervey Etta McClure Self, 93, passed away August 27, 2017. She was born May 11, 1924 to Warner and Caroline McClure. She was a secretary, homemaker, and also a caregiver. She was a longtime member of the Mobile SDA Church and is a current member of the Collegedale SDA Church. Hervey enjoyed reading, crosswords, and sewing. She is preceded in...
Destany Rosemarie Vires
Aug 26, 2017
Destany Rosemarie Vires, 13, a resident of Benton, Tennessee, went to be with Jesus on Saturday August 26, 2017. Destany was an 8th grade student at Chilhowee Middle School, where she was on the A/B Honor Roll. She loved the TV Show Steven Universe. Destany was very active in the youth group at Delano Baptist Church and loved her church...
Linda R. Young
Aug 26, 2017
Linda R. Young, 64, a resident of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday August 26, 2017. Linda was known for having an outgoing personality and there was never a dull moment when you were around her. She loved many things, but most of all she loved her family. She will be dearly missed by all that knew her. She is...
Richard Bradley "Brad" Davis
Aug 25, 2017
Richard Bradley “Brad” Davis, 46, a resident of Athens, TN passed away on Friday August 25th, 2017 in a local hospital. He was born in Knoxville, TN on July 16th, 1971. He is preceded in death by his grandparents Robert & Louise Davis, Cora Arden and Bill Quillen. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his father Jerry Davis, mother...
George Monroe Stewart
Aug 25, 2017
George Monroe Stewart, 81, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Friday morning, August 25th, 2017 at his home. George was born on March 7th, 1936 the oldest son of the late Wade & Rethal Stewart. He was a retired union carpenter. George was an honorably discharged veteran of the United States Air Force. He was an avid outdoorsman...
Elsie Linda Hoffman
Aug 24, 2017
Elsie Linda Hoffman, 71, of Cleveland, TN passed away on August 24, 2017. She was born on January 31, 1946 to the late Floyd and Reva Curtiss. Linda has lived in the Cleveland area for the past 30+ years. She was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church. She loved reading and spending time with her family, especially her children and...
Maudie Marie Frazier
Aug 23, 2017
Maudie Marie Frazier, 92, of East Ridge, TN passed away on August 23, 2017. She was born on February 13, 1925 to the late George and Tennie Cagle. She has lived in this area most of her life. She was very energetic and loved her home. Maudie was also of the Christian faith and was a very Godly woman. She...
Jewell Walls Bell
Aug 23, 2017
Jewell Walls Bell, 101, a resident of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday morning, August 23, 2017. She was born on November 29, 1915 in Coffee County, Alabama to the late Doshie Helmes Walls & Bascom Charles Walls. Jewell graduated from New Brockton High School before going to business school. She married the love of her life and soulmate, Joe...
Thomas Edward Swallows
Aug 23, 2017
Thomas Edward Swallows, 50, a lifelong resident of Polk County area, passed away Wednesday, August 23, 2017. He was a friend to all and had a great love for working on old cars as well as fishing. He is survived by his parents, Edward and Ruth Ann Swallows; brother, Rick (Paulette) Swallows; sister, Joann (Don) Whitehead, childrens, Nathan (Kelsey) Swallows,...
Patricia Ann Ratcliff Hampton
Aug 23, 2017
Patricia Ann Ratcliff Hampton, 62, resident of Cleveland, Tennessee, went to home to be with the Lord on Wednesday August 23rd, 2017. She was born on November 3rd, 1954 in Cleveland TN, to the late Ulice and Della Hipps Ratcliff. She married the love of her life and soulmate, Elmer Hampton in 1977. She was an avid lover of softball,...
Gary Mike Tankersley
Aug 20, 2017
Gary Mike Tankersley, 63, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, passed away Sunday August 20, 2017 at Erlanger Hospital. He was a member of Cowboy Church. Gary loved camping, traveling to the beach and watching Nascar. He Is preceded in death by his father and mother, Fred and Wilma Tankersley; and brother, Danny Ray Tankersley. Survived by his wife, Cynthia Tankersley;...
Joan Elizabeth Belvin Blackwell
Aug 20, 2017
Joan Elizabeth Belvin Blackwell, 38, a resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 20th at home after a prolonged battle with cervical cancer. She was born in Chattanooga in 1978, and later moved to Oak Ridge, TN, where she attended Oak Ridge High School. She was captain of her High School Color Guard and an active member...
Kennith Lebron Howard
Aug 19, 2017
Kennith Howard, 66, a resident of Georgetown, Tennessee passed away unexpectedly on Saturday August 19, 2017. He was a cook at the waffle house for many, many years. All that knew Kennith knew he was a master carpenter and master grill operator. He will be dearly missed by all that knew him. He is preceded in death by his parents,...
Teresa Laura Whaley
Aug 19, 2017
Teresa Laura Whaley, 56, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Saturday, August 19th, 2017 at her home. She was born on January 22, 1961a daughter of Dot & Ann Whaley. She was a waitress at Jenkins for many years. She is preceded in death by her father Dot Whaley. She is survived by her mother Ann Whaley,...
Hugh Robison "Rob" Caldwell Jr.
Aug 19, 2017
Hugh Robison "Rob" Caldwell Jr. passed away on August 19, 2017. He was born on April 27, 1956 in Greenwood, MS. As a graduate of the University of Mississippi, some knew Rob as the biggest fan of Ole Miss football. As an avid whitewater kayaker, some knew him for his love of the river. To some he was Doctor, a...
Dennis Baker
Aug 18, 2017
Dennis Baker, 72, a resident of Georgetown, TN, passed away on Friday evening, August 18th, 2017 after a lengthy illness. He worked at the Police Department for 7 years as a detective, but then he went to be a fireman at the Cleveland City Fire Department, where he retired after 25 years of service. He will be dearly missed by...
