Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
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...
Justin Abe Slone
Aug 17, 2017
Justin Slone, 36, a resident of Cleveland, TN, originally from Louisville, KY, passed away Thursday August 17, 2017. He was a loving father, fiancé, son and brother. He loved motorcycles, bicycles, firearms, and building things with his hands. He enjoyed working at Wal-Mart, being around people, and always made everyone laugh. He was loved by all who knew him. He...
Joseph Thomas Westwood
Aug 17, 2017
Joseph Thomas Westwood, III, 84, resident of Cleveland, Tennessee, died Thursday morning, August 17, 2017 in Monteagle, Tennessee. He endured a long battle with Alzheimer's. Tom was born July 22, 1933 in Independence, Missouri to Joseph Thomas Westwood, Jr. and Aletha Kathryn (Skinner) Westwood. The family move briefly to Lincoln, Nebraska. After several year the family returned to Independence, Missouri,...
Bobbie Jean Davis
Aug 16, 2017
Bobbie (BJ) Jenkins Davis, age 69, went home to be with Jesus on August 16, 2017 at a Knoxville health care facility. BJ was born July 5, 1948 in Greenback, TN to the late Bob and Annie Jenkins. Left to cherish her memory, one son, Steve Blankenship, four sisters and one brother. Several Nieces, Nephews, other extended family members and...
Judy Massengale
Aug 14, 2017
Judy Massengale, 78, a resident of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away on Monday August 14, 2017. Judy was employed at the Bradley County Circuit Court Clerk's office as a bookkeeper for 24 years and retired in 1999 as head bookkeeper for the court. Judy was an active member of Senior Circle Travel Club, where she served as a board member over...
Marjorie "Marge" Melton
Aug 14, 2017
Marjorie “Marge” Melton, 87, a lifelong resident of Bradley County, TN, passed away on Monday morning, August 14, 2017. She was born on July 25, 1930 to the late JayHew & Bernola Hooper. Marge was the owner and operator of Hiwassee Beauty Shop in Charleston for over 35 years. She will be greatly missed by all those that knew her....
Ethel "Gail" Farmer
Aug 14, 2017
Ethel “Gail” Farmer, 74, a resident of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away on Monday evening, August 14, 2017. She was a member of the Center Point Baptist Church and worked with children. All that knew Gail knew that she loved hummingbirds, reading, and working with flowers. She will be dearly missed by all that knew her. Gail is preceded in death...
Cynthia Joan Glaspey
Aug 14, 2017
Cynthia Joan Glaspey's fight with cancer concluded the morning of August 14, 2017. Cynthia was an amazing woman, who was fiercely kind, loving, welcoming, and a strong warrior, with the constant uphill battle of her health. She was born May 16, 1953 in Oskaloosa, Iowa. First born of Jack and Joan Knowler. She was preceded in death by her father,...
J.D. Farris
Aug 12, 2017
J.D. Farris, 69, a lifelong resident of the Cleveland area, passed away Saturday, August 12, 2017 at his home. J.D. served his country as a marine and served in Vietnam. He was very proud of his family and also loved driving his truck. He is preceded in death by his wife; Denna Farris; Father and mother, Earl Sr. and Delcie...
Jeffrey Maxwell Reader
Aug 12, 2017
Jeffrey Maxwell Reader, 61, passed away Saturday, August 12, 2017. He was born in Spokane Washington to Arthur and Pat Reader. Jeffrey served his country for ten years in the Air Force as well as ten more years in the National Guard. During his time he received numerous awards and medals. He is preceded in death by his father, Arthur...
Christine Fritts
Aug 10, 2017
Christine Fritts, 85, a resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away on Thursday morning, August 10, 2017. Christine is preceded in death by her parents, John and Oneida Clayton; as well as one son, Stephen Hurley. She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her two sons, Brian Fritts and Phillip (Glenda) Fritts. A celebration of life memorial service is planned for...
Floyd K. Earwood
Aug 10, 2017
Floyd Earwood a dear husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather went to be with Jesus on August 10th 2017 at his residence in Cleveland Tn. By his side was his dedicated wife of 57 years, Brenda Joyce Earwood, along with his children Angie Sims and her husband Dennis Sims, Gina Gilbert and her husband Scott Gilbert, Layne Myers and her...
Phyllis Ann Hiefnar
Aug 9, 2017
Phyllis Ann Hiefnar, 73, of Cleveland, TN passed away on August 9, 2017. She was born on December 15, 1943 to the late Ralph and Edith Watkins. Phyllis was a lifelong resident of this area and of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed flowers, cooking, but most of all spending time with her family. In addition to her mother and father,...
Johnny Ray Green
Aug 8, 2017
Johnny Ray Green, 66, a resident of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday August 8, 2017. He was of the Baptist faith and was dearly loved by all that knew him and will be greatly missed. He is preceded in death by his father, James E. Green and sister Elizabeth Lorene Green Hale. He leaves behind to...
Richard "Rick" Shourd
Aug 8, 2017
Richard "Rick" Shourd, 63, passed away peacefully in his sleep on August 8, 2017. He was Born April 13th 1954. He retired from Bowaters after 38 years. Rick also served as Secretary of the local Union. He was member of Big Springs Baptist Church and was a faithful follower of UT football and loved watching the Golden State Warriors basketball....
Jane Meredith "Merry" Craig
Aug 8, 2017
Jane Meredith “Merry” Craig, 65, of Harrison, TN passed away on August 8, 2017. She was born on January 22, 1952 to the late Tom and Sally Peden. Merry was a retired school teacher who taught health, P.E., and coached track and volleyball at Cleveland Middle School for over 30 years. She lived in this area for most of her...
Larry Gale James
Aug 7, 2017
Larry Gale James, 76, a resident of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at home on Monday August 7, 2017. Larry retired from Maytag after 38 years of service. He was dearly loved by all that knew him and will be greatly missed. He is preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Exie James; first wife, Patsy Rymer James; brother,...
Colton Gage Malone
Aug 7, 2017
Colton Gage Malone, 20, a resident of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away after a long illness on Monday, August 7, 2017. Colton truly appreciated the beautiful creation God made for him. More than anything, he loved to hunt and fish. When he needed to, he would go fish and talk to his Heavenly Father. To those who knew him he was...
Harper Avery Nicole Williams
Aug 6, 2017
Harper Avery Nicole Williams, Born May 31st 2017 Passed August 6th 2017. She was and is loved by so many and touched so many lives. She stole the hearts of everyone that was around her. She is the true meaning of an angel not only now but since the day she was born. She could brighten up anyone's day. Her...
Shirley Leone Chastain
Aug 5, 2017
Shirley Leone Chastain, 93, a resident of Collegedale, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday morning, August 5, 2017. Shirley was born on March 14, 1924 to the late Genoa & Ellen Howe Zollinger. She worked for many years in the family business and was a vital part to its success. All that knew Shirley, knew that she had a kind, genuine...
