Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Bobbie Sue Miller
May 1, 2017
Bobbie Sue Miller, 86, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away on May 1, 2017 at home, surrounded by loved ones. She was loved by all who knew her and will be greatly missed. She loved spending time with family and her life’s goal was to take care of others. She was a member of North Cleveland Baptist Church,...
Mary Ellen Hixson
May 1, 2017
Mary Ellen Hixson, 84 of Cleveland passed away on Monday May 1st, 2017 in a local healthcare facility. She was born on November 28th, 1932 to Marvin Sr. and Lyda Gibbs in Hunstville Alabama. She loved the outdoors, working in her yard, watching her grandchildren in the pool and attending her grandchildren’s sporting events. She is preceded in death by...
Bernie "Jim" Rigden
Apr 30, 2017
Bernie “Jim” Rigden, 74, a resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away on Sunday April 30, 2017. A former Marine Staff Sergeant, he proudly served his country during the Cuban Missile Crisis and the Vietnam Conflict. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bernie and Jean Curd Rigden, and daughter, Carol Tate. He is survived by his wife, Dolly Clawson...
Phil Fleming
Apr 28, 2017
John Philip “Phil” Fleming, of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away on Friday April 28, 2017 in a Chattanooga hospital. He was preceded in death by his mother, Ada; father, Frank; and brother, Paul. He is survived by his wife, Barbara; sister, Susan; brother/sisters-in-law, Gene Massey, Aileen Beach, Connie (Bob) Braun, Kyle Sullivan, and many special cousins, nieces, and nephews. Phil was...
Horace Junior Buckner
Apr 28, 2017
Horace “Junior” Buckner, 77, a resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away on Friday April 28, 2017. He was dearly loved by all that knew him and he will be greatly missed. He is preceded in death by his father, Horace Buckner Sr; children, Kimberly Mae Buckner and John David Buckner; and brother, James Edward Buckner. He leaves behind to cherish...
Roger Dale Tudor
Apr 27, 2017
Roger D. Tudor, 66, passed away peacefully at his home Thursday April 27, following a lengthy illness. He was retired from Covenant Transport and was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his parents Landon and Elsie Tudor; brothers Ralph Tudor, Doyle Tudor, Charlie Tudor, and Doug Tudor; sisters Irma Tudor and Wanda Kay Kennedy. Survivors include...
Linda Jeanette Ball
Apr 27, 2017
Linda Jeanette Boles Ball, 67, passed away on Thursday, April 27th, after a lengthy illness. She was stubborn, and fought hard till the end. Surrounded by loved ones at the time of her passing, there was not a dry eye in the place. Originally from Kentucky, she moved to Cleveland as a child and attended Bowman Hills SDA Church. She...
Lori Kelso
Apr 27, 2017
Lori Kelso, 30, a resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away on Thursday morning, April 27, 2017. All that knew Lori knew that she had a lively presence and could make anyone’s bad day bright again. She loved her two kids and Alabama football. She is survived by her loving mother and second daddy, Karen Key & Thomas Clements; father, Gary...
Carl Dill
Apr 27, 2017
Carl Dill, 62, a resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away on Thursday morning, April 27, 2017. He worked at the Bradley County Road Department for over 10 years. Carl loved restoring antique cars and fishing, but more than anything, he loved spending time with those who he loved. He is preceded in death by his father, Paul Dill. He leaves...
Clinton Hutto
Apr 24, 2017
Clinton Hutto, 27, a resident of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away on Monday April 24, 2017 at his home. He was dearly loved and will be greatly missed. He is preceded in death by his father, Paul Clenton Hutto. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his loving wife, Regina; children, Kevin Dixon and Kyra Dixon; mother, Jane Hutto; aunt, Judy...
Gary Vernon Tippens
Apr 23, 2017
Gary Vernon Tippens of Philadelphia, TN, 68, passed away Sunday morning, April 23, 2017 at Sweetwater Hospital. Son of the late V.L. (Jim) and Kathleen Stewart Tippens, he was also preceded in death by his sister Rebecca Tippens Martin. Tippens was a lifelong Southern Baptist who served as a volunteer and a Sunday School teacher. An eternal patriot, he voluntarily...
Donald "Donnie" Byers
Apr 21, 2017
Donald “Donnie” Byers Jr, 57, a resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away on Friday, April 21, 2017. He was a devoted husband and loving father. He loved tinkering with little things. He loved his church, making people smile, and most of all, giving to other people. Donnie will be greatly missed by all that knew him. He is preceded in...
Paul Eugene Pullen
Apr 21, 2017
Paul Eugene Pullen, 81, died peacefully at home Friday afternoon, April 21, 2017. Son of the late Robert and Lucretia Pullen, he was also preceded in death by siblings Homer Pullen, Ruth Carter, Herbert Pullen, Louise Kinser, Ishmael “Red” Pullen, Charlie Pullen, and Dorothy “Tommy” Prichard. Pullen was an active member of Broad Street United Methodist Church and had served...
Gary Carl Tallent
Apr 19, 2017
Gary Carl Tallent, 69, of Dayton, TN passed away on April 19, 2017. He was born on January 29, 1948 to the late Carl and Leela Tallent. Gary was a lifelong resident of this area. He enjoyed watching football, but especially reading his bible. He is preceded in death by his mother and father, Carl and Leela Tallent. He leaves...
Virginia Fay Ezell
Apr 18, 2017
Virginia Fay Ezell, 59, a resident of Soddy Daisy, TN, passed away on Tuesday April 18, 2017. She was a member of East Daisy Church of God. She was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all that knew her. She is preceded in death by her parents, William & Dorthy Wagner, and grandparents, Henry & Hattie Price and...
Harvey Price
Apr 18, 2017
Harvey Price, 90, of Cleveland, TN passed away on April 18, 2017. He was born on December 3, 1926 to the late Charles and Clara Price. Harvey was a lifelong resident of this area and was born in Rhea County, TN. He was a member of Shenandoah Baptist Church, where he was an inactive deacon. Harvey also helped charter Victory...
Marvin Taylor Sr.
Apr 18, 2017
Marvin Eugene Taylor Sr., 79, of East Ridge, TN, passed away peacefully while surrounded by his family on April 18, 2017. He was born on August 18, 1937 in Lebanon TN to the late Powell and Crete Taylor. Marvin served in the National Guard and retired from Combustion Engineering. He Loved God and was an active member of his church....
Jewell S. Banther
Apr 17, 2017
Jewell S. Banther, 92, a lifelong resident of Ooltewah, TN left this earth on Monday, April 17th, 2017 to rejoin his beloved wife LaNelle "Toad" Banther in their Heavenly Home. A graveside service is planned for Thursday, April 20th, 2017 at 11:00 AM in the New McDonald Eastview Cemetery. You are encouraged to share a memory of Jewell and/or your...
Teresa Leigh Williams
Apr 16, 2017
Teresa L Cartledge Williams, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed from this world on Sunday, April 16, 2017, surrounded by loved ones, after a valiant battle against cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clinton and JoAnn Cartledge and an infant son. Those left to cherish her memory include her devoted husband of 45 years, Charles...
Will Dewey Folks
Apr 15, 2017
Will Dewey Folks, 83, a resident of Harrison, TN, passed away on Saturday April 15, 2017. He was a member of Bayside Baptist Church for many years. He loved farming and fishing. In his free time, he also had a passion for restoring lawnmowers to working condition and watching his beloved Atlanta Braves. He is preceded in death by his...
