Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries

Jun 24, 2017

Peggy Jean Collins, 90, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Saturday afternoon June 24th, 2017 at Erlanger Medical Center. She was born on August 7th, 1926 in Bridgeport, AL a daughter of the late Elbert & Zora Mae Sparks. Jean was a retired LPN working for many years at Bradley Memorial Hospital and later prior to retirement at...

Jun 24, 2017

Jun 24, 2017

Robert L. Willis, 66, of Birchwood, TN passed away on June 24, 2017. He was born on May 5, 1951 to the late Bill and Ella Jane Willis. Robert has been a lifelong resident of this area and worked most recently as a tree trimmer. Robert loved roosters, chicken fighting, and playing cards. In addition to his mother and father,...

Jun 23, 2017

James “Frog” Henderson, 56, a resident of Polk County, TN, passed away on Friday June 23, 2017. He is preceded in death by his sister, Susan Henderson. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his two daughters, Ashley Taylor and Kristen Henderson; granddaughter, Khloe Dillard; grandson, Elijah Taylor; brother, Johnny Henderson and his wife, Dana; and mother, Frances Henderson. There...

Jun 23, 2017

Cuma Joan Connor Bryant passed peacefully into glory on Friday, June 23, 2017, at her home as she and her husband shared their final prayer together here on earth. Born in Monroe, MI, on February 26, 1945, she was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Dora Connor. She was a graduate of Monroe High School and Eastern Michigan...

Jun 22, 2017

Wilburn Thomas Martin, 85, a resident of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday June 22, 2017. He worked for the City of Cleveland for over 30 years. He was a hardworking man who loved NASCAR and being outside, but more than anything he loved his family. He is preceded in death by his parents, John B. Martin and Mable Newton...

Jun 22, 2017

Rosa Yolima Cardona de Mejia of Covington, LA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 22nd, after falling ill while visiting relatives in Cleveland, TN. She was born in Aguadas, Departamento de Caldas, Colombia on August 30, 1928 to parents Carmen Tulia Arcila Echandia and Jose Maria Cardona Garcia. She, her husband and their children emigrated to the United States in...

Jun 22, 2017

Ashley Nicole Todd, age 22, of the Athens/Englewood area, passed away Thursday, June 22, 2017. Ashley enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, four wheeling, and anything outdoors. She was a graduate of McMinn Central High School class of 2013. Ashley was a loving mother to her baby boy Jason Ryan Lincoln. Ashley is proceeded in death by her father, James Todd, grandparents,...

Jun 21, 2017

Richard Guisinger, 87, of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday June 21st at Bradley Healthcare. He was born on April 27, 1930 in Findlay Ohio. Richard was a veteran of the Korean War. He is preceded in death by his parents Raymond and Ada Gladys Guisinger; brother Earl; sister Ethel; wife Eula Mae; daughters Lola Jean Juarez and Emmanuel Lynn. He is...

Jun 21, 2017

Clarence Ray Lankford, 73, a lifelong resident of Decatur, TN passed away on Wednesday morning, June 21st, 2017 at the home of his son Mike Lankford in Niota, TN. He was born on February 25th, 1944 in Madisonville, TN a son of the late J.L. and Kattie Berry Lankford. He was a retired logger. In addition to his parents, Clarence...

Jun 21, 2017

James "Jimmy" Gaines, 65, passed away on June 21, 2017, he was born January 15, 1952. He graduated from City High School and was a retired Lieutenant in the Chattanooga Fire Dept. Jimmy was a avid Car Enthusiast and enjoyed paint and body work on them as well. He was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, and uncle and will...

Jun 20, 2017

Lawrence Svacina, 82, a resident of Sweetwater, went home to be with the Lord on June 20th, 2017. He was a beloved father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was a veteran of the United States Navy. He also served on the Sweetwater Valley Citizens for the Arts as a board member. Lawrence was an accomplished artist. He is survived by...

Jun 19, 2017

Donald Wayne Samples, 64, a lifelong resident of Cleveland went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday June 19, 2017. Donald was a member of Elkmont Baptist Church. He loved fishing and also had a great love for people and was loved by many. He enjoyed cutting up and having a good time with others. Donald was...

Jun 19, 2017

Judy Charlene Chavous, 66, of Soddy Daisy, TN passed away on June 19, 2017. She was born on September 1, 1950 to the late Robert “Bob” and Susie Combs. Judy has been a lifelong resident of this area. She loved being with her family and taking care of them. In addition to her mother and father, she is preceded in...

Jun 19, 2017

Norma Jean Wilson, 86, of Cleveland, TN passed away on June 19, 2017. She was born on November 10, 1930 to the late Charlie Hugh and Nell Brantley Rustin. Jean has lived in Cleveland for the past twenty years, moving here from North Carolina where she and her husband served with East Coast Bible College beginning in 1977. Prior to...

Jun 18, 2017

Michael Dale Tinsley, 27, passed away Sunday, June 18, 2017. Preceded in death by his mother Kellie Tinsley; daughter Zoey Tinsley He is survived by his fiance, Kristi Brumfield and twin babies Zander and Kaylee Tinsley; dad and mom, Dale and Rosa Dodson; sister Brittany Harvey; aunts and uncles Chuck and Buffy Ellis, Dale and Kandi Bryant; cousins, Kasey Ellis,...

Jun 18, 2017

Marylin Ann “Sissy” Richeson Gates, 74, a resident of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday June 18, 2017. She was dearly loved by all that knew her and will be greatly missed. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Hazel Richeson and one brother, Emmett Arlen Richeson. She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her husband, Odell...

Jun 17, 2017

Ryan Lee Carden, 35, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday June 17, 2017. Ryan loved being outdoors and he loved riding motorcross bikes. All that knew Ryan, came to love him for his loving and giving heart. He was a great friend to everyone around him. Ryan will be dearly missed by all that knew him....

Jun 17, 2017

Roy Thomas Huskey, 79, of Cleveland, TN passed away on June 17, 2017. He was born on February 5, 1938 to the late Charlie and Clara Shannon Huskey. Roy was a member of Waterville Baptist Church, where he was always ready for Sunday School Class. He was also a part of the Young at Heart Seniors Group and a member...

Jun 16, 2017

Justine Renee Couch, 57, a resident of McDonald, Tennessee, passed away on Friday June 16, 2017. She was born on June 2, 1960 to the late Robert “Punk” Welch and Mary “Lucy” Smith. Justine enjoyed junking and sewing, but more than anything she loved taking care of her family. She will be dearly missed by all that knew her. She...