Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
James Eddie Yother
Mar 27, 2017
James “Eddie” Yother, 44, of Ocoee, passed away March 27, 2017. He was preceded in death by his father, Clay, and a daughter, Miranda. Survivors include a daughter, Charity; mother, Mae; sisters, Robin and Carla; brother, Roger. A graveside service will be held March 30, 2017 at 1 p.m. at Cookson Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. You are encouraged to share...
Donna Ruth Whitten
Mar 26, 2017
Donna Ruth Whitten, 81, passed away at her home on Sunday, March 26, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rufus and Marie Warner; sister, Annabelle, and her husband, R.B. Whitten. She is survived by a daughter, Sandra (Andy) Hamby; sons, Bruce Whitten and Rick (Roxie) Whitten; three brothers, Robert, Johnny, and Billy Warner; three sisters, Mary Hayes,...
Ruby A. Devries
Mar 25, 2017
Ruby A. Devries, 64, a resident of Ringgold, GA, passed away on Saturday March 25, 2017 at her home. She loved her family to the moon and back and she will be dearly missed by all that knew her. She is preceded in death by her parents, James and Mae Garner; as well as four brothers, one sister, and Tracey...
Robert Dennis Palmer
Mar 25, 2017
Robert Dennis Palmer, age 63, of Riceville, TN departed this life on Saturday, March 25, 2017. Robert was born on September 17, 1953 in Athens, TN. Robert lived the majority of his life in Anza, CA where he owned H&R Transport, as well as worked as a rancher. Robert was also an over the road truck driver and visited 47...
Lela R. "Becky" Mason Bailey
Mar 25, 2017
Lela R. Mason Bailey, 59, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Saturday, March 25th, 2017 at her home. Lela was born on October 1st, 1957 here is Cleveland a daughter of the late Frank Sr. & Lela Mae Mason. She was of the Baptist faith. Lela was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great...
Ed Woody
Mar 25, 2017
Ed Woody, lifelong area resident, passed away Saturday evening, March 25th, 2017 in a local hospital. He was known for his interest in electronics and his skills as a repairman. He was an avid ham radio operator and a member of the Cleveland Amateur Radio Club for many years. Ed was preceded in death by his father "Jimmy" Woody, Sr....
Rebecca Joan Wagnon Talley
Mar 25, 2017
Rebecca Joan Wagnon Talley, age 79 of Winston, GA formerly of Cleveland, TN for 50+ years, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on March 25, 2017. Mrs. Talley was born December 9, 1938 in Gadsden, AL. Funeral services will be Thursday March 30, 2017 at Church of God Zion Hill Cleveland, TN. Family will receive visitors from 5:00...
Thelma G. Prater Kazy
Mar 24, 2017
Thelma G. Prater Kazy, 84, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Friday, March 24th, 2017 at her home. She was a long time employee of J. H. Kellman. Thelma loved blue grass/gospel music. She was a long time member of Phillippi Baptist Church. Thelma is preceded in death by her husband Oscar Kazy and parents James & Willie...
Ed Setters
Mar 24, 2017
Edward “Ed” Setters, 90, a resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away peacefully on Friday morning, March 24, 2017 in a local nursing facility. He was born on February 12, 1927 in Kentucky, and he moved to Tennessee in 1970. He served his country in the Marine Corps and was on President Truman’s personal honor guard. All that knew Ed, knew...
Rhonda Lynne Croft
Mar 24, 2017
Rhonda Lynne Croft, 51, a resident of Athens, TN passed away on Friday, March 24th, 2017 in a Nashville, TN hospital. She was born on May 22nd, 1965 in West Palm Beach, FL a daughter of the late Fred & Linda Rue. Although Rhonda had several hobbies the thing she loved most was being a grandmother. Rhonda is survived by...
Frederick Phillips
Mar 23, 2017
Frederick “Fred” William Phillips, 75, of Turtletown, TN passed away on March 23, 2017 at Life Care Center of Copper Basin. He was born in Lodi, OH to the late Frederick William Phillips, Sr. and the late Elsie Phillips Fetzer. Fred was of the Methodist faith. He owned and operated the Akron Medina Towing and Truck Service for 15 years....
Virginia Creel
Mar 21, 2017
Virginia Creel, 84, a resident of Ooltewah, TN, passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at her home. Virginia was a previous employee of the Collegedale Credit Union and a member of the Collegedale Seventh Day Adventist Church. She was a loving mother and friend and will be dearly missed by all that knew her. She is preceded in death...
Susan H. Hall
Mar 21, 2017
Susan H. Hall, 73, a resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at her home. She was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all that knew her. She is preceded in death by her parents, Tom and Rosa Harden; brothers, Arlie Harden, Donnie Harden, Tom Harden, Doyle Harden, and Lloyd Harden, and her daughter,...
Charles Hubert Murphy
Mar 21, 2017
Charles Hubert Murphy, 73, a resident of Cleveland, TN, went home to be with his Lord and Savior surrounded by his family and friends on Tuesday, March 21, 2017. Charlie was a faithful member of the Honestville Baptist Church. He loved his family with all his heart, he loved to hear good gospel preaching and loved to worship with his...
Mamie "Pauline" Morgan
Mar 20, 2017
Mamie “Pauline” Morgan, 83, a resident of Chatsworth, GA, former resident of Blue Springs Road, in Cleveland, TN, passed away peacefully on Monday morning, March 20th, 2017 at her home. She was a former employee of Bradley Memorial Hospital, where she worked for over 19 years. Pauline was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all that knew her....
Ronnie Ridgeway
Mar 20, 2017
Ronald J. “Ronnie” Ridgeway, 73, a resident of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away on Monday morning, March 20, 2017 at his home. He was born on January 10, 1944 to the late Water and Ina Ridgeway. All that knew Ronnie knew that he had a great love for bass fishing, especially when he went with his good fishing buddy BS (Billy...
Gene Finigan
Mar 20, 2017
Horace Eugene "Gene" Finigan, 89, of Cleveland, died Monday morning, March 20, 2017. He was born November 19, 1927 in Freeport, Nova Scotia, Canada to Austin and Gladys Thurber Finigan. He and his family moved to California in 1960 and later to Nevada, settling in Reno. Gene moved to Cleveland in 2004 after the passing of his beloved wife, Mary...
Ricky Dean Nicholson
Mar 18, 2017
Ricky Dean "Piccolo" Nicholson, 55, a resident of Meigs County, TN passed away Saturday, March 18th, 2017. Ricky was a well known logger. Ricky was a member of Graceway Chapel. He is precded in death by his father James Henery Nicholson, two brothers James Allen & Richard Edward Nicholson, one sister Donna Sue Nicholson. Leaving his loved ones behind -...
Jack M. Bell
Mar 17, 2017
Jack Bell, 62, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Friday, March 17th, 2017. Jack was a well known backhoe operator in this area. He is preceded in death by his parents Thomas & Mary Ruth Bell, two brothers Rye & Tommy Bell and one sister Freda Bell. He is survived by one son Roger Bell, one brother Ed...
Carol Linn Mcmillan
Mar 17, 2017
Carol Linn McMillan, 74, of Charleston, TN, passed away Thursday, March 17th, 2017 at a Chattanooga health care facility. Carol was loving Mother, Grandmother, and friend. Carol is proceeded in death by her husband, Michael McMillan, her parents, Donald and Verna Emerick, one brother, Don Emerick. Left to cherish her memory, one son, Steven (Leigh) McMillan, three grandchildren, Jordan, Ian,...
