Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Joselyn Luciano-Lozada
Sep 22, 2024
Joselyn Luciano, 46, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2024. Joselyn Luciano was a vibrant spirit whose smile was nothing short of contagious. Joselyn's laughter filled every room, creating an atmosphere of joy that was unmatched. Her character was truly one of the most beautiful things on this planet, radiating warmth and kindness to everyone fortunate enough to know her.
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Jackie "Jack" Phillips
Sep 22, 2024
Jackie Phillips, age 81, passed away September 22, 2024. Son of the late George & Sally Phillips, he was born February 2, 1943, in Cleveland, TN.
Jackie is survived by Sisters, Martha Faye Chapman and Virginia Blankenship. Daughters, Veronica, Husband Tim, Taylor of Cleveland, TN and Vanessa, Husband Scott, Farris also of Cleveland. Sons, Vernon Phillips of Ocoee, TN and Robert...
Earl Couch
Sep 22, 2024
Earl Franklin Couch, 86, passed away on September 22, 2024 at his home in Charleston, Tennessee. He was born on December 20, 1937, a son of the late James Earl Couch and Stella Mae Couch. Earl was a member of Charleston First Baptist Church for 48 years and served as a deacon for many of those years. He retired from...
Marcus Grissom
Sep 22, 2024
Marcus Dean (Mark) Grissom, 48, of Decatur, was born on September 26, 1975 and after a long battle with cancer, went home to be with the Lord on September 22, 2024.
Mark was an avid fisherman and enjoyed time outdoors watching sunsets with his wife. He enjoyed spending time with his family especially his grandchildren. Mark was a builder and...
Mike Zius
Sep 21, 2024
Michael (Mike) Zius, 84, died surrounded by his family at his home on Sept. 21, 2024. He was retired from Bendix Corporation after 27 years service. He was preceded in death by his parents Michael and Congetta Zius and sister Jonie Zius Webb. He is survived by his wife of 65 years Wanda Sue Harris Zius; daughter Carrie Zius Daniels,...
Lee Dockery
Sep 21, 2024
Lee Dockery of Kennesaw, Georgia and formerly Chattanooga, Tennessee was born October 9, 1938 in Moundville, AL. and passed Saturday, September 21, 2024 at home surrounded by his family following an extended battle with kidney disease. Knowing Lee is in heaven with his Savior Jesus Christ is a great comfort to his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents...
Kenneth Long
Sep 21, 2024
Kenneth "Ken" Paul Long, 87, lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN passed away and joined his soulmate Shirley in their eternal Heavenly Home on Saturday, September 21, 2024, from his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Georgetown, TN on September 28, 1936, a son of the late Herman & Chattie Bates Long. Ken was of the Baptist...
Sally Jones
Sep 21, 2024
Lola B. "Sally" Jones, 77, of Cleveland passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2024. Mrs. Jones worked at Hickory Springs for 35 years. She was a member and attended Samples Memorial Baptist Church. She was well known by many as a kind Godly woman that loved the Lord, and always had time to talk to someone about her Lord and...
Wanda Harris
Sep 21, 2024
Wanda Kaye Harris, 76, passed away September 21, 2024, at Soddy Daisy Healthcare. She was born January 3, 1948, to the late Norma & Richard Barnes and of the Baptist faith. Wanda loved cooking, spending time with her grandchildren, children in the neighborhood, and taking care of her dog, Francis.
In addition to her parents, Wanda is preceded in death...
David Douglass
Sep 20, 2024
David Warren Douglass made his entrance to the world via Brooklyn, New York on October 13, 1942. The first son and eldest child of Warren and Betty (nee Clauson), he and his younger brother and sister grew up in New Jersey, and David served in the Navy before his marriage in 1965,
Although they met on a blind date arranged by...
Ralph Lillard
Sep 20, 2024
Ralph "Wendale" Lillard, 72, of Benton, passed away at Bradley Medical Center on September 20, 2024.
Wendale was a life-long resident of Polk County and a 1970 graduate of Polk County High School. He
attended Patty Church of Christ when his health allowed. He had a servant's heart. He was a founding
member of the Polk County Civil Defense, now...
LUCINDA MCCORD
Sep 20, 2024
Lucinda Marian Hester McCord, affectionately known to many as Cindy, passed away peacefully on the 20th of September, 2024, at the age of 66 at Methodist Medical Center after a battle with cancer. Born on the 2nd of July, 1958, in Harriman, Tennessee, Cindy's life was characterized by her devotion to family, her steadfast friendships, and her commitment to the...
Joseph Splitstone
Sep 20, 2024
Joseph Scott Splitstone was the youngest of his siblings. His siblings are Elizabeth Marie Splitstone, William Lee Splitstone. His parents William Scott Splitstone and Cheyenne Lee Splitstone.
He was born July 22 2024, and had a rough start at birth. He was born with spina bifida and spent time in the hospital because of this. His parents were with...
Patsy Johnson
Sep 20, 2024
Patsy "Pat" Ann Mikel Johnson, age 90 of Cleveland, TN went home to heaven on Friday, September 20th, her wedding anniversary. Psalms 116:15 "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints". Pat was born in Cleveland on September 5, 1934 to Effie Hill Mikel and James Alma Mikel. She attended Bradley County Schools and was...
Emily McMillen
Sep 19, 2024
Emily Ann McMillen born November 24, 1942 passed peacefully on September 19, 2024 with her son Steve by her side. She is preceded in death by her loving husband Richard McMillen and two grandsons Michael Garmany & James Gregory.
She is survived by her five children Sandra Sidoti (Donald), Cynthia Mettler, Lisa Kremkow, John Drye (Tina) and Steve Drye (Tammy),...
Randall Young
Sep 19, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Randy Young on September 19, 2024. Although Randy may have left us too soon, the love and impact he shared with his family and friends will last forever. Known for seeing the best in others, Randy loved people for the goodness in their hearts, never defining them by the...
John McLain
Sep 19, 2024
John Thomas "Tommy" McLain, 75 of Cleveland passed away to eternal life on Sept. 19th, 2024 at the Tennessee State Veterans Home of Cleveland. He was born May 29th, 1949. He was preceded in death by his wife of over 52 years, Anita Rose Harden McLain, grandson Jacob Thomas McLain, parents Billy and Barbara Ann Roberson McLain, sister Peggy Ann...
Bobbie Shadden
Sep 19, 2024
Bobbie J. Shadden, 88, a lifelong resident of Birchwood, TN passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2024, at Rhea Medical Center. She was born on January 15, 1936, a daughter of the late Eulas & Mary Burton. Bobbie and her husband were dairy farmers in the Birchwood Community all their lives. Bobbie was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed cooking,...
Eloa Tate Dodd
Sep 18, 2024
Eloa Tate Dodd, 90, of Cleveland, formerly of Lookout Valley, passed away on September 18, 2024. She was born on June 18, 1934 in Chattanooga, TN to the late David and Essie (Wimpee) Tate.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Thayer Tate, Marty Tate; son, Reggie Byrd; daughter, Argena Perry and granddaughter, Geena Foulks.
Eloa is survived by her...
Hal Roe
Sep 18, 2024
Hal Younger Roe, 85, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2024. He is the loving husband of Andy Roe and father of two children, Ann Younger and Tommy Roe. He was born on September 16, 1939, in Memphis, TN to the late Halie & Thelma Roe. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Tennessee...
