Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Willa Fogg Childrey
May 12, 2017
Willa Fogg Childrey, 94, of Cleveland, TN passed away on May 12, 2017. She was born on December 29, 1922 to the late William Guy Fogg and Zelma Pearl Harrison Fogg. She has been a resident of Cleveland for more than sixty years. All who knew her were well aware she loved to quilt and travel, often traveling all over...
Eddie L. Thompson
May 12, 2017
Eddie L. Thompson, 54, a resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away on Friday May 12, 2017. He was of the Baptist faith. Eddie was lifelong carpenter. He was dearly loved by all that knew him and will be greatly missed. He is preceded in death by his parents, Donald Eugene Thompson and Vidalee Thompson; brothers, Dennis Thompson and Steve Thompson;...
Linda "Chigger" Overholt
May 9, 2017
Linda “Chigger” Henegar Overholt, 62, a resident of Chattanooga, TN, passed away on Tuesday May 9, 2017. Linda graduated from Brainerd High School in the class of 1972. She worked for the City of Chattanooga Police Department for 23 years. She was preceded in death by parents, James L. Henegar & Maggie Henegar Wray. Linda leaves behind to cherish her...
John "Luckey" Self
May 8, 2017
Actually please use this one. they just made a correction John W. “Luckey” Self, 54, a resident of Polk County, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, May 8, 2017. He was dearly loved and will be greatly missed. He is preceded in death by his wife, Kathy Self; father, John Herman Self; mother, Gladys Goss; brother, Jacky Self; sisters, Shelby Morrow,...
Jerry Lee Slaughter
May 8, 2017
Jerry Lee Slaughter, 70, passed away on May 8, 2017. He was born on October 8, 1946 to the late Lewis and Maggie Slaughter. Jerry was a lifelong resident of this area. He was a school bus driver for 32 years. Jerry also enjoyed antique restoration, but especially spending time with his family, grandchildren, and dogs. In addition to his...
John Huggins
May 8, 2017
John Huggins, 44, a resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away on Monday morning, May 8, 2017 at his home. All that knew John, knew he loved dancing and riding his bicycles. You would never catch John without a coke. But more than anything, he was a known for being a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He will be dearly missed...
Sue Christopher
May 8, 2017
Sue Christopher, 70, a resident of Apison, Tennessee, passed away on Monday May 8, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Newark, Ohio on April 29, 1947 to the late Wayne and Lois Stockberger. Sue enjoyed cooking, gardening, and family. Sue also had a deep passion for helping her patients through her work as a Hospice Nurse....
David "Red" Brown
May 8, 2017
David W. “Red” Brown Sr., 74, a resident of Chattanooga, Tennessee, passed away on May 8, 2017 at his home with his wife by his side. David was retired from EPB of Chattanooga. He loved to hunt, fish, and go camping. He was a member of the Highland Sportsman Club & past member of the Chattanooga Trout Association, Volunteer State...
Wendie Sue Fox
May 6, 2017
Wendie Sue Fox, 45, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Saturday morning, May 6th, 2017 at Erlanger Medical Center. Wendie was born on December 27th, 1971 in Sarasota, Florida a daughter of William & Doris Bleiler. She was employed with the Whirlpool Corporation. Wendie was of the Christian faith. She loved cooking, working her yard, taking care of...
Edna Shirlene Hesson Rhea
May 6, 2017
Edna Shirlene Hesson Rhea, 52, of Lawrenceville, GA, passed away on May 6, 2017. She was steadfast in her Christian faith, with an insatiable desire to know more of God and His Word. Her caring nature and great sense of humor were always comforting and a great source of excellent advice. Always aware of the events of the day, she...
William B. Sneed
May 6, 2017
William Sneed, 75, a resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away on Saturday May 6, 2017. He was dearly loved by all that knew him and will be greatly missed. He is preceded in death by his wife, Jacqueline Ann Sneed. William leaves behind to cherish his memory, his children, David Foster, Brett Sneed, and Seneca Jackson; grandchildren, Matthew Sneed, Ashley...
Mary Ruth Scoggins
May 6, 2017
Mary Ruth Scoggins, 94, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Saturday morning, May 6th, 2017 in a local hospital. Mary was born in Cleveland on July 1st, 1922 a daughter of the late Robert & Sue Smith. She was a member of the Mt. Carmel Baptist Church. Mary was retired from the Cleveland Enamel Plant. She loved...
Douglas Wade Stewart
May 5, 2017
Douglas Wade Stewart, 74, of Cleveland, TN began his life’s journey in Blue Ridge, GA on March 30, 1943 and ended as a loving husband, father, and grandfather on May 5, 2017. Doug proudly served our country in the U.S. Air Force at Eglin Air Force Base in Ft. Walton Beach, FL after graduating high school. Afterwards he returned to...
Rodney Milen
May 4, 2017
Rodney Duane Milen, age 44, passed away on May 04, 2017 at Erlanger Hospital. Rodney was born on April 09, 1973 to Ben and Dean Milen. He received his BS in Economics as well as BS in Computer Science from Tennessee Wesleyan College. Rodney was passionate about woodworking and building custom guitars. Rodney married Tara Silcox Milen on November 08,...
Shirley Ann Buckner
May 4, 2017
Shirley Ann Buckner, 74, of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, May 4, 2017, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was of the Baptist faith. She was a loving wife and wonderful mother and grandmother. She will be greatly missed. She is the daughter of Marie Leamon . She was proceeded in death by her father James Leamon, daughter...
Danny M. Blakely
May 3, 2017
Danny M. Blakely, 64, a resident of Cleveland, Tn passed away on Wednesday, May 3rd, 2017 in a local healthcare facility. He was born in Greenville, SC on October 28th, 1952. He was a 1972 graduate of Bradley Central High School. Danny was retired from Jackson Manufacturing. He was a member of Community Hall Church. He was a dedicated volunteer...
Leon Delbrow Bostick
May 2, 2017
Leon Bostick 68, resident of Spring City, Tn passed away at Hospice of Chattanooga. He was a veteran of the Navy. He was an awesome dad and grandfather. He is survived by his daughter Karen Taylor and 3 grandchildren Tommy, Chris and Sabrina. He will be greatly missed. I love you dad and light speed!!! There will be no formal...
Beverly Darlene Hall
May 2, 2017
Beverly Darlene Hall, 74, a resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away on Tuesday May 2, 2017. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, and friend. She will be greatly missed by all that knew her. She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her loving husband of 43 years, Doyle Hall; daughter, Renee Palmer; grandson, Jason Beasley; step-sons, Ricky, Tim, Jeff,...
Letisha Marie Leise
May 2, 2017
Letisha Humphries Leise originally from Pontiac, Michigan and resident of Ringgold, Georgia passed away on May 2nd, 2017. She was the mother of Kelsey Clement (Chase), Mathew Naughton, and Emilee Naughton. She was daughter to Curt and Cheryl Humphries; sister to Amy Humphries, Brandon Humphries, and Kimber Kim (Keon Hwi) and expectant grandmother to "Princess Clement." Tish liked to crochet,...
Thelma Lee Lewis Humberd
May 2, 2017
Thelma Lee Lewis Humberd was born in Whitfield County, Georgia on April 24, 1921 to the late Joe and Laura Lewis. She was married to the late Calvin “Poss” Humberd. As a young person, she attended and was a member of Concord Baptist Church in Cohutta, Georgia where she was a member of the Concord Women’s Quartet along with friends...
