Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Etta Fay Swafford
Apr 15, 2017
Etta Fay Swafford, 83, passed away on Saturday April 15, 2017 at her home. She was a lifelong resident of Bradley County. She was employed by American Uniform for 17 years as a seamstress and supervisor. She was the owner and CEO of Fay Swafford Originals a manufacturer of ladies handbags & luggage in Cleveland, TN, which at one time...
Esther Ellen Brown
Apr 15, 2017
Esther Ellen Brown, 86, of Cleveland, TN, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2017. Ellen was born on July 5, 1930, in Orlando, Florida, the daughter of Alfred and Polly Corbett. Ellen is survived by her husband of twenty-eight years, Robert Brown, her youngest son Kenneth Zervos, daughter-in-law Fimia, grandson Ethan, and sister Louise Weimer (90). She was preceded in...
Sonia Deann Leroy Wilcox
Apr 14, 2017
Sonia Deann LeRoy Wilcox, 41, of Cleveland, TN, passed away on April 14, 2017 at her home. She was born on November 20, 1975 in Cleveland. She was the daughter of the late Glenda Hall and the late Bill LeRoy of Cleveland. The daughter of the late Cecil Hall. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by a...
Jeffrey Scott Lillard
Apr 13, 2017
Jeffrey Scott Lillard, 47, passed away on April 13, 2017 at a local hospital. Jeff was known as “Buzzard” by his friends. He is preceded in death by his mother, Janice Lillard, and his grandparents, Ralph and Nina Lillard and Charlie and Dorothy Ledford. He is survived by his father, Wendale Lillard; sister and brother-in-law, Jeni and Jay Lawson; nephew,...
Donna Alane Lord
Apr 13, 2017
Donna Alane Lord, 57, of Cleveland, TN passed away on April 13, 2017. She was born on June 10, 1959 to the late Alton and Mary Ann Nation. Donna has lived in this area for most of her life. She will forever be remembered for giving with everything she had and being a strong and brave woman. In addition to...
David Sandy Lewis
Apr 12, 2017
David Sandy Lewis, 67, passed away on April 12, 2017. He was born on May 28, 1949 to Clifford and Lizzie Lewis. Sandy was a lifelong resident of this area and of the Baptist faith. He was a member of Smyrna Baptist Church in Ocoee, TN. Sandy was a veteran of the United States Army. He served in Vietnam from...
Frances Faye Trotter
Apr 12, 2017
Frances Trotter, 78, a resident of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday morning, April 12, 2017 at her home. Frances had a great affinity for her flower garden and won the “Yard of The Month” multiple times because of her beautiful flowers. All that knew Frances could describe her in six words, “She was one of a kind.” She was...
Michael Edward Rhodes
Apr 11, 2017
Michael Edward Rhodes, of Ooltewah, TN, passed away on April 11, 2017. He enjoyed fishin’, campin’, and being surrounded by friends and family and would always light up the room with his presence. He followed in his father’s footsteps with his career in heating & A.C. He gave his part by serving others. His passion was putting others first and...
Terry Lee Moore
Apr 11, 2017
On April 11, 2017, Terry Lee Moore left us to be with the Lord and Savior, Jesus Chris. Terry was born on December 22, 1964, to Bobbie Sexton and Billy R. Tucker. He is preceded in death by his grandfather, Reverend John H. Moore; brother, Connie Renail Sexton; and sister, Peggy Ann Sexton. He was a Stevenson High School graduate...
Winfred L. Sluder
Apr 11, 2017
Winfred L. Sluder, 87, a resident of Ten Mile, TN, passed away on Tuesday April 11, 2017. Winfred was a pastor for 37 years where he zealously served 8 churches throughout East Tennessee. He loved to garden and mow, but more than anything he loved sharing his love for The Lord and showed that to everyone around him. Although he...
Martha Lindner
Apr 10, 2017
Martha Nell Lindner, age 83, passed away Monday, April 10, 2017 at a local health care facility. Martha was born and raised in Greasy Creek. She retired from galaxy Carpet, but most of all she was a loving mother, grandmother, great=grandmother, and friend. Martha was a very independent woman, who was always putting people first. Martha is preceded in death...
Edward Dwight "Eddie" Miller
Apr 9, 2017
Edward Dwight "Eddie" Miller 70, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN went to his Heavenly Home on Sunday night, April 9th, 2017 from a Chattanooga hospital surrounded by his family. He was born on August 16th, 1946 in Cohutta, GA a son of the late Mark & Anna Lee Miller. Eddie was a member of Clingan Ridge Baptist Church. He...
Jillian Diane Peek
Apr 9, 2017
We have lost our beautiful baby girl, who was loved and cherished by all. Jillian will be dearly missed. She was sassy, artistic, kind with children, and loved her mother and sisters dearly – beyond words. Jillian loved fishing and camping with her uncle Tony and writing her own stories. She enjoyed going to the mountain and working in the...
Doris Dean Crane
Apr 8, 2017
Doris Dean Crane, 83, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Saturday night, April 8th, 2017 surrounded by her family. She was a very devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a very faithful member of North Cleveland Church of God where she loved singing in the choir and being a...
Lowell Edward Mcallister
Apr 8, 2017
Lowell E McAllister born October 26, 1937 died April 8, 2017 On Saturday April 8th 2017, Lowell McAllister age 79, peacefully left earth for his return trip home surrounded by his family and friends. Low, also known as Mr. Mac or Grand-daddy, was always fun loving and loved by all who met him. He took great pleasure in square dancing...
Danny Roy Prince Sr.
Apr 8, 2017
Danny Roy Prince Sr. was the son of Cleaston Roy Prince and Dorothy Mae Prince(Allen). Loving husband to Naomi Prince(Floyd) Proceeded in death by his sisters Willmae Conner, Deanna Beard, Jean Shaffer and his brother David Prince. Survived by: Children Danny and Amanda Prince and family, Sue and Jerrod Ledford and family, Diann and Jon Roach and family, Delinda and...
Jane Enderby
Apr 8, 2017
W. Jane Enderby, 90, a resident of Georgetown, TN, passed away on Saturday, April 8, 2017. Jane had a great love for reading and doing crafts, but more than anything she loved being around her family and cooking for them. She is preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Deloy Enderby, and her children, Edith Jane Hager and Dennis Lee...
Luchen Allen Bailey
Apr 8, 2017
Luchen Allen Bailey, 84, also known as “pastor, mentor, friend, Grandpa, and Opa “, went home to his Savior on Saturday, April 8, 2017. He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Jewell Bailey; son Randall Bailey and wife Cheryl; daughter Sandy Strickland and husband Dwayne; brother Bill Bailey; granddaughter Kendra Collins and husband Sterling; grandson Dusty Strickland...
Jackie Lamar "Jack" Dietz
Apr 7, 2017
Jackie “Jack” Lamar Dietz, 76, went to his heavenly home on Friday, April 7, 2017. His pastor and friend Tommy Underwood was by his side when he passed away. He is now in the presence of the Lord. Jack was born July 18th, 1940 a son of the late Roy and Sudie Dietz of Ringgold, Ga. In addition to his...
Sarah Iona Scoggins
Apr 7, 2017
Sarah Iona Scoggins, 80, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Friday morning, April 7th, 2017 at her home. She was born on June 18th, 1936 a daughter of the late Roscoe & Juanita Tinsley. She was of the Baptist Faith. Iona and her late husband Don Scoggins ran Don’s Heating and Air for many years. Iona had...
