Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries

Bryan Yarber

Sep 29, 2024

Bryan Eric Yarber, 52, of Cleveland, Tennessee, a loving father and devoted Bible reader, passed away on September 29th, 2024. Fond of fishing, playing pool, and spending time with his grandchildren - whom he cherished above all else - Bryan will be dearly missed by all who knew him. Born in Cleveland, Bryan was a longstanding member of Mt. Carmel...

Don Yearwood

Sep 29, 2024

Don Hugh Yearwood, 76, passed away on September 29, 2024.

He was preceded in death by parents, James Richard and Viola Ruth Bruce Yearwood; son, Gregory Yearwood; brother, Junior, Boyd, George, Robert, Ralph and Kenneth Yearwood; sisters, Ida Sue Yearwood and Liz Moses.

Survivors include his sons, Jeffery (Janice) Yearwood and Heath (Amber) Yearwood; brother, Bill (Kim) Yearwood; sisters, Shirley...

Brenda Stokes

Sep 29, 2024

Brenda Fay Stokes, 73, of Birchwood, Tennessee passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2024. Brenda was born on October 22, 1950, in Chattanooga, Tennessee to the late Arnold and Dorothy Sims. In her spare time Brenda enjoyed listening to gospel music, going to church, crocheting, visiting family and friends, and spending time with her wonderful husband. Along with her parents...

Jerry Cooper

Sep 28, 2024

Jerry W. Cooper, 66, passed away quietly at his home in Cleveland, Tennessee on September 28, 2024.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ray, Sr Margaret Rose, and brother Ray Cooper Jr.

Remaining to cherish Jerry's memory are his Wife, Linda; son, Jerry (Gisel) Cooper; Stepson James (Megan) Cannon; brother, Tim (Ruth) Durista; sisters, Michelle White, and Pat Verbjar. Also,...

Barbara Brownfield

Sep 27, 2024

Barbara Brownfield passed away on Friday September 27th following a very short illness. She was born on October 11th, 1945, in Shelbyville Tennessee. She attended Shelbyville High School where she met the love of her life Jack Brownfield, they were married 52 years before Jacks death in 2015. After living in California for several years they moved to Cleveland TN...

William Bagby

Sep 26, 2024

William Leon "Papa" Bagby, 90, of Apison, TN passed on September 26, 2024, preceded in death by his wife, Freda, parents Charles and Annie Bagby, brother Charles Bagby and sisters Betty Wilhoit and Bernice Bryant.

Leon was born on November 13, 1933, in Cohutta, GA at the current site of the eternal flame at Red Clay State Park....

Blake Buckner

Sep 26, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Stephen "Blake" Buckner, affectionately known as Blakeman, on September 26, 2024 at the age of 35.

Blake was born in Cleveland, Tennessee on April 7, 1989 into a body that would have great limitations, and we rejoice knowing that he is now free of his earthly body and getting to...

Gina Nichols

Sep 25, 2024

Gina Maria Nichols passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 after a long illness.

She was born September 8, 1972 in Houston, TX and lived most of her life in Cleveland, TN.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Shirley Ann King Waters, and her grandparents Earl and Alva King.

She is survived by two daughters Cassandra Reynolds...

Shirley Milen

Sep 25, 2024

Shirley Jean Hughes Milen, 78, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2024. Shirley was born in Dayton, Tennessee on January 19, 1946 to Clara Ferry and Paul Hughes as the oldest of 10 kids. She lived most of her life in Rhea County and was living in Cleveland when she passed from a short illness.

Shirley was a...

James Hall, Jr.

Sep 25, 2024

James "Jim" E. Hall, Jr., affectionately known as Pops, age 89 of Cleveland, TN went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Jim was born on May 1, 1935 in Jellico, Tennessee. He was lovingly raised by his mother, Lois Marie Hall; and his grandmother, Ada Marie Stansberry,...

Sandra Pursley

Sep 25, 2024

Sandra Pursley, 77, of Ooltewah, was called home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 25, 2024. Sandra was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Among her other interests, she enjoyed cooking and growing flowers.

Sandra was a faithful member of Mercy Baptist Church of Ooltewah, serving as church secretary for many years. Sandra was a godly example to...

Ruby Roderick

Sep 25, 2024

Ruby Roderick, 100, of Calhoun, Tennessee passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2024. Ruby was born on March 21, 1924 in McMinn County to the late Ross and Alice Green. She enjoyed spending time in the mountains, her flower garden, cooking, and spending time with her family.

Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, John...

Edith Jiles

Sep 25, 2024

Edith Wanda Jiles, 97, of Ten Mile, passed away on September 25, 2024.

Edith was an avid reader and enjoyed quilting. She was a people person and enjoyed having company come to visit. She was a member of the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Ten Mile.

Preceded in death by her husband, Oscar Jiles; parents, Dave and...

Jessica Williams

Sep 24, 2024

Jessica Williams-Tucker August 20, 1990 - September 24, 2024 It is with heavy heart that we announce the passing of Jessica Williams-Tucker, age 34, on September 24, 2024, after a long and courageous battle with breast cancer.

Born on August 20, 1990, Jessica was a devoted mother of four whose unwavering love and strength will forever be cherished...

Kaylee Elizabeth Crouse

Sep 23, 2024

Kaylee Elizabeth Faglier Crouse passed away September 23, 2024, in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Kaylee was born on August 12, 1996, to Jimmy and Vicki Williams Faglier in Augusta, GA.

Kaylee was passionate about her family, especially her three-year-old daughter, Kinslee. She looked forward to the annual Family vacations to spend time with the cousins she did not see often. She loved children and...

Jimmy Willett

Sep 23, 2024

Jimmy Allen Willett 72, passed away suddenly on Monday, September 23, 2024 at his home in Clinton. He was a life- long resident of Sweetwater, Tennessee. He was a member of the North Sweetwater Baptist Church where he was a security guard. He served in the US army and worked with the Sweetwater Police Department and London County police Department.

He...

Michael Dykstra

Sep 23, 2024

Michael Leonard Dykstra, born on May 6th, 1963, died peacefully at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, Tennessee at 8:10pm on September 23rd, 2024.

His favorite things include NASCAR (Go Mark Martin!) and watching the Tennessee Titans. He was a hardworking man, and he created an entire, successful electric company from the ground up.

Preceded in...

Glenda Miller

Sep 23, 2024

Glenda G. Miller 61, of Cleveland, TN, passed away September 23, 2024.

She was proceeded in death by her mother Matilda Gann; father Marlin Simonds; daughter Brandy Miller; brothers Dennis Simonds, Gary Simonds and Donnie Simonds.

She is survived by her fiance William Wade Deberry; sons: J.J. Miller, Jason Deberry, John Deberry and Christopher Deberry; daughters Julie Deberry, Leslie Deberry and Erin...

Eddie Scoggins

Sep 23, 2024

Capt. Eddie Scoggins, 78, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Monday, September 23, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Cleveland on December 7, 1945, a son of the late Clarence Jr. & Syntha Scoggins.

Eddie is a 41-year veteran in the Criminal Justice Field. He began his career on July 1, 1970,...

Nancy Poore

Sep 22, 2024

Nancy Ellis Poore, 82, of Chattanooga, TN, died Sunday, September 22, 2024. She was born August 20, 1942, the youngest daughter to Thomas Edward Ellis and Neola Benson Ellis in Caledonia, MS.

A 1963 graduate of the University of Mississippi, she went on to have a fulfilling career as an educator. She served in several teaching and administrative...