Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Mary L. Sizemore
Apr 6, 2017
Mary L. Sizemore of Cleveland, TN went to be with the Lord on April 6, 2017. Mary was a devoted wife, mothe,r grandmother and sister. Along with her parents and several brothers and sister, Mary is preceded in death by her husband Harlan B. Sizemore, sons Daniel Sizemore, David (Pam) Sizemore and daughter Yolanda Hixon. Mary is survived by her...
Josephine L. Piper
Apr 6, 2017
Josephine Piper, 84, of Cleveland, TN passed away Thursday, April 6th, 2017 at her residence. Josephine loved animals, and riding around in a car. She is proceeded in death by her husband, Charles J. Piper. Left to cherish her memory, four daughters, Barbara Smith, Susan Accardi, Lauren Accardi, JoAnn Barker; one son, Charles J. Piper Jr. Six grandchildren, Angie Smith,...
Wellington Adolphis Baker
Apr 6, 2017
Wellington Adolphis Baker (89) Died April 6th at 3:25 At his home after a short illness. Funeral will be on Thursday April 13th at Bowman Hills SDA Church. The viewing will be at 12pm - 1pm followed by the funeral. Interment will follow in the Lee Cemetery. You are encouraged to share a memory of Wellington and/or your personal condolences...
Barry Wlkison
Apr 3, 2017
Julian “Barry” Wilkison, 74, of Evensville, TN, passed away in the arms of his loving wife on April 3, 2017 at Spring City Care and Rehab. Barry was born on September 29, 1942 in Sandusky, Ohio to the late JB Wilkison Sr. and Ruth Anna Owens Wilkison. He attended school and was raised in Austin, Texas before moving to California...
Richard "Rick" Davis Jr.
Apr 3, 2017
Mr. Richard “Rick” Gerald Davis, Jr. (52) passed away peacefully on April 3, 2017 from aging complications of Cerebral Palsy. He was born in Florence, AL on February 12, 1965. He was preceded in death by parents- Richard Davis, Sr. and Kovalene (Graham) Davis, and grandparents- Gus Branson Davis and Mildred Norman Davis, and Ethel Graham and Koval K Graham....
Leonard Ray Dooley
Apr 2, 2017
Leonard Ray Dooley, 74, a resident of McDonald, TN passed away on Sunday, April 2nd, 2017 in a local hospital. Leonard was born on January 27th, 1943 in Holdenville, OK a son of the late Leonard & Lucille Dooley. He was retired from the United States Air Force and later went on to working as a probation officer for many...
Bennie Jackson Goodner
Apr 1, 2017
Bennie Jackson Goodner age 69 passed away peacefully at his home in Quinlan Texas on Saturday April 1 with hospice. Bennie worked in Concrete construction before retirement. Bennie has recently rededicated his life to Christ. He is preceded in death by his father and mother Curtis & Edith Bishop Goodner, granddaughter Kendra Cali Marie Goodner, sister Mary Hope and four...
Vance Leroy
Apr 1, 2017
Vance “Cookie Monster” Leroy, 49, a resident of Apison, Tennessee, passed away suddenly on Saturday, April 1, 2017. He worked as a truck driver for 30 years. All that knew Vance, knew that he loved helping others and he never met a stranger. More than anything, Vance loved his family and showed that in his everyday life. He is preceded...
Edna Marie Ledford
Apr 1, 2017
Edna Marie Ledford, 73, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away on Saturday April 1, 2017. She was born on April 28, 1943 to the late James Carden and Rebecca Carden. She worked as a dietary aide at Bradley Healthcare for 17 years. All that knew Edna, knew that she loved life and always enjoyed people. She was a...
Eddie Lee Hayes Sr.
Apr 1, 2017
Eddie Lee Hayes Sr., 70, a resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away on Saturday April 1, 2017. He was born on September 13, 1946 to the late Charlie Houston Hayes and Lora Hayes. He worked for many years at Burlington & Perma Color in Cleveland and 28 years at Chem Tech in Dalton, where he retired as a supervisor. He...
Samuel D. "Sam" Adams
Mar 31, 2017
Samuel D. “Sam” Adams, 67, a lifelong resident of this area passed away on Friday morning, March 31st, 2017 at his home in Benton, TN. Sam was born in Cleveland, TN on May 28th, 1949 a son of the late Max Y. Adams. He attended Smyrna Baptist Church. Sam was an avid Antique Car enthusiast. In addition to his father,...
Rick Bolles
Mar 31, 2017
Rick Bolles, 57, a resident of Chattanooga, TN, passed away on Friday, March 31, 2017. He was a lifelong resident of the Chattanooga area. He spent his entire life in the foam rubber industry, even owning his own manufacturing company for almost 25 years. Rick loved riding his motorcycle and boating, but more than anything, he loved his family. He...
Tim Phipps
Mar 31, 2017
Tim Phipps, 56, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Friday March 31, 2017. He was the owner of TMT Complete Lawn Care for over 20 years. Tim had a great passion for hunting but more than anything he loved his family and was a very devoted husband. He was a kind, gentle man who lived to be a...
Joshua Lee Arp
Mar 29, 2017
Joshua Lee Arp, 32, a resident of Charleston, TN, passed away on June 30th, 2016 and was found to be laid to rest on March 29th, 2017. He was a loving husband, devoted father, precious son and brother. He was instantly loved by all he met and a very loyal and trustworthy friend. He loved to be outside and was...
Thyra Virginia Reece Horn-Moffet
Mar 29, 2017
Thyra Virgina Reece Horn-Moffet, 75, a resident of Hixson, TN, passed away on Wednesday evening, March 29, 2017 at her home, surrounded by family. She was owner of Merle Norman Cosmetic Store in Chattanooga and Hixson for 26 years. She was a member of the Eastern Star and of the Sweet Adeline’s Chorus. She was also member of St. Almon’s...
Betty Armstrong
Mar 29, 2017
Betty Armstrong, 71, a resident of Cleveland, TN, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday morning, March 29, 2017, with her family by her side. She was tough and a fighter to the end. Betty gave all she had to provide food and shelter to her children. She was a devout Christian and showed that throughout her everyday...
Juanita Laseter
Mar 29, 2017
Juanita Laseter, 67, a resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away on Wednesday March 29, 2017. She dearly loved all those around her and she will be greatly missed by her family. She is preceded in death by her parents, Madison Dixon and Ruth Burnette Dixon; and her nephews, Madison Eugene Dixon and Ronald Parker Jr. She leaves behind to cherish...
Ira Davell Porter
Mar 29, 2017
Ira D. Porter, 62 of Cleveland, TN passed away Wednesday March the 29,2017 at his residence. He was a member of the US Army. He is preceded in death by his father, Lonas Porter; mother, Willie Joe Smith; step-dad, Glen Smith; daughter, JacQuesta Porter Ballew; niece, Angela Porter; grandparents, Joseph & Vertie Ewing; aunts, Sara Littlejohn, Nellie Smith, Geneva Gray,...
James "Junior" Fox
Mar 28, 2017
James “Junior” Fox, 85, a life-long resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away on Tuesday evening, March 28, 2017. In his early days, he played basketball at Charleston High School under Coach Jim Smiddy. He went on to faithfully serve his country in the US Navy for four years, where he also played basketball. James opened Fox Car Garage in 1956...
Charles Edward Sneed
Mar 27, 2017
Charles Edward Sneed, 85, a resident of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, March 27, 2017 at his home. He was born on October 19, 1931 to the late Mildred Jackson Sneed and Charlie Boyd Sneed. He faithfully served his country in the US Navy. Charles was a beloved deacon of Clingan Ridge Baptist Church for 39 years. All that...
