Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Baxter A. Green
Jul 25, 2017
Baxter A. Green, 83, of Old Fort, passed away quietly Tuesday, July 25, 2017 after an extended battle against COPD. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Cora Newman Green; daughter, Michele C. Green; former wife and mother of his children, Rosemarie Crnkovich Green; brothers: Milton, Ralph, Kenneth, and ML; sisters: Juanita Cochran and Marge Houston; several...
Troy Howard Cheek
Jul 25, 2017
Troy Howard Cheek, 50, of Benton TN passed away on July 25, 2017. He is preceded in death by his parents Howard and Mary “Midge” Cheek. He worked as a security guard for many years at Bradley Memorial (Tennova) and Parkridge Hospital. He is survived by two brothers Tony and Tracy Cheek and two nephews Austin and Eddie Cheek. A...
William Asborn Workman
Jul 23, 2017
William Asborn Workman, age 86, passed away Sunday, July 23, 2017 at Life Care Center of Cleveland, TN. Mr. Workman was preceded in death by his parents William and Hannah Workman and two great grandchildren Skye and Hava. He served in the military for 8 years during the Korean War. He was retired from Olin Chemical Company with over 34...
Barbara Ann Mclain
Jul 23, 2017
Barbara Ann McLain, 89, of Cleveland, TN passed away on July 23, 2017. She was born on April 2, 1928 to the late Walter Quay Roberson and Annie Marie Hughes Roberson. Barbara Ann was a lifelong resident of this area and a graduate of Bradley High School. She was a member of Prospect United Cumberland Presbyterian Church for over 70...
Verlin Sneed
Jul 23, 2017
Verlin Sneed, 78, of Cleveland, TN passed away on July 23, 2017. He was the son of the late Charles and Bessie Hickman Sneed. He was also preceded in death by his sister Mary Elizabeth Knott of North Little Rock, AR. He is survived by his wife Betty; son Stephen (Fina) and special granddaughter Sofia of Aliso Viejo, CA; brother...
Gene Ally Turpin
Jul 22, 2017
Gene Ally Turpin, 91, of Decatur, TN went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, July 22, 2017. He was born on March 27, 1926 in Sylva, NC to the late Homer and Birdie Turpin. Gene served in the US Navy and was a WWII Veteran. In his time in the Navy, he was a Golden Glove...
Jo Ann "Farmer" Cofer
Jul 21, 2017
Jo Ann “Farmer” Cofer, 70, of Birchwood, went to be with our Lord on Friday, July 21, 2017. She is preceded in death by her mother Jewell Dunn and father Edgar Trentham and husband Robert D. Farmer. She leaves behind to cherish her memory four daughters Sara Marshall, Loretta Milam, Karen Johnson and husband Pete Rogers and Lisa Dillard and...
Ted Quintard
Jul 21, 2017
Edward “Ted” Alexander Quintard, Jr, 76, of Calhoun, Tennessee passed away, Friday, July 21, 2017 in his home. Ted is survived by his wife Cathy of 44 years, son Christopher Marcus, daughter Barbara Christie, son Edward Andrew, grandson Carson Andrew. Ted is also survived by former spouse Sandra Garrett, the mother of his son Edward Alexander Quintard, III, daughter-in-law Donna,...
Larry Lee Key
Jul 20, 2017
Larry Lee Key, 69, a lifelong resident of East Tennessee passed away Thursday, July 20, 2017. Larry was an avid outdoorsman who loved fishing and golf. He was also a veteran who served in the Army. He is preceded in death by his father and mother, Willis and Rossie Key. He is survived by one son, Shane Key (Tonya Green),...
James "Jim" Ebert
Jul 20, 2017
James “Jim” Ward Ebert, 56, a resident of Ooltewah, TN, lost his brave fight with cancer on July 20, 2017. Jim loved life as well as all of his family and friends. Jim was an avid golfer. He loved football, working in his yard, and all water sports. His family would like to thank those who supported Jim through his...
Lake Harden
Jul 20, 2017
Lake Harden, 71, a resident of Cleveland, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on Thursday July 20, 2017. Lake worked at Olin and Bowater for many years, but he also owned his own welding business, Harden Welding and Machine, through which he helped many in the community. He was a wonderful provider for his family and was a true...
Lee Nation
Jul 18, 2017
Lee Nation, 70, a resident of Chattanooga, TN, passed away on Tuesday July 18, 2017. He was loved by everyone who knew him and will be dearly missed. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Arvel and Ruby Nation; mother, Janie Belle Nation; and sister, Debbie Boyd. Lee leaves behind to cherish his memory, his two sons, Troy Nation...
Martha Jane Sewell
Jul 18, 2017
Martha Jane Sewell, 72, passed away Tuesday, July 18th, 2017 in a local healthcare facility. Martha is the daughter of the late William Dexter and Alice Irene Brown. Martha was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister. Martha is proceeded in death by, her parents listed above, three sisters, Shirley Cross, Betty Shubert, and Johnny Watts; two brothers, Junior...
Betty Jean Rose
Jul 18, 2017
Betty Jean Rose, 79, a resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away on Tuesday July 18, 2017. She was born in Chattanooga, TN, to the late Jay and Lula Moore. She will be dearly missed by all those that knew her. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, David Rose; and sister, Dorothy Riley. She leaves...
John Martin Sheppard
Jul 18, 2017
John Martin Sheppard, 66, a resident of Sweetwater, TN passed away on Tuesday morning, July 18th, 2017 at Fort Sanders Medical Center. He was born on August 7th, 1950 in Van Nuys, CA a son of the later Richard & Hannah Sheppard. He was a truck driver for many years. John loved traveling, riding his Harley and spending time with...
Sergeant First Class Peter Bruce Mcguire
Jul 17, 2017
Sergeant First Class, Peter Bruce McGuire, 65, went home to be with Lord on July 17, 2017. A veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom, and member of the Tennessee Army National Guard. Sergeant First Class McGuire was a brave and loyal soldier, as well as a loving husband, father and papaw. Sergeant First Class McGuire was born on July 14, 1952...
Dixie Malone
Jul 16, 2017
Dixie Malone, 80, a resident of Cleveland, went to her heavenly home on July 16, 2017 in a local nursing facility. She was of the Pentecostal faith and was retired from the Bradley County School System. Dixie loved reading her bible every day and writing poetry and plays. She had a passion for serving others and spreading God’s word. Dixie...
Wanda Gail Arrington
Jul 15, 2017
Wanda Arrington, 54, a resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away peacefully at her family residence on Saturday, July 15, 2017 after a lengthy illness. Wanda is preceded in death by her father, Charles Smith; mother, Corene Smith; sister, Charolette Smith; and brother, David Smith. She will forever be remembered by her loving husband of 36 years, David Arrington; children, LaShon...
Madie Maybelle Cofer
Jul 14, 2017
Madie Maybelle Cofer, 96, a resident of Georgetown, Tennessee, passed away on Friday July 14, 2017. She was a faithful member of the Revival Church of God of Apison. She was preceded in death by her parents, Winslow and Lillis Scroggins; husband, Esker Cofer; and her sons James Cofer and Ronald Cofer; brother, Bernest Scroggins. She leaves behind to cherish...
Virgle Edgar "J.J." Galyon
Jul 14, 2017
Virgle Edgar Galyon, 76, a resident of Englewood, TN passed away on Friday morning, July 14th, 2017 at Fort Sanders Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. He was retired from Athens Furniture Company. Virgle was born in Roane County on August 18, 1940 a son of the late Hubert & Ruby Galyon. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in...
