Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Geneva Payne Moore
Dec 5, 2016
Geneva Payne Moore, 86, a resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away on December 5th, 2016. She was a member of the Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church. She was dearly loved by all that knew her. She is preceded in death by her husband William Moore Jr.; parents, Zelma and Robert H. Payne; daughter, Sheila Renee Moore Baker; siblings, James Robert...
Melverda E. Cross
Dec 3, 2016
Melverda E. Cross passed away peacefully at her home in Cleveland, TN, on Saturday evening December 3, 2016, at the age of 80. She was born in Ardmore, Alabama on November 21, 1936. "Bert" as she was know by family and friends was the daughter of the late Hubert Henry Eckstein and Willie Elizabeth Wilburn Eckstein. She was also the...
Raymond Lee Pierce
Dec 3, 2016
Raymond Lee Pierce, 67, a longtime resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away on Saturday morning, December 3rd, 2016 at home with loved ones. He was born in Rochester, NY on July 21st of 1949 the only son of Kenneth & Irene Pierce. He was the owner of Color Concepts, Inc. in Fort Wayne, IN prior to relocating his family to...
Judith Anne Kubera Nunley
Dec 2, 2016
Judith Anne Kubera Nunley, 54, daughter of James Kubera and Dorothy Robinson went home to be with the Lord on December 2nd, 2016. She was a loving mother, sister, and friend. She is survived by her son, Kyle (Constance) Nunley; two grandchildren, Keeley Nunley & David Nunley; sisters, Sandra Reed & Pam Noblet; best friend, Darlene Hullander and many nieces,...
James Gregory
Dec 1, 2016
James Gregory, 48, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Thursday, December 1st, 2016 at his home. James was born in Lebanon, Ohio on September 25th, 1968 a son of the late Jean Gregory. James faithfully attended First Baptist Church and loved Jesus Christ as his Savior . James was known by Clevelanders as the tall slender guy that...
John David Duncan
Dec 1, 2016
John David Duncan (Dave) 87, passed away December1, 2016 at his residence. He was the son of the late Harold Baldwin Duncan and Nina Johnston Duncan and was the grandson of the late State Senator David W. Duncan and Carrie Baldwin Duncan. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Geneva Hyde Duncan and son, Keith Chandler Duncan....
Margie Jo Nicholson Wallace
Nov 30, 2016
Margie Jo Nicholson Wallace, 79, a resident of Cohutta, GA, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday November 30th, 2016. She really enjoyed being outdoors when she could, but more than anything, she loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, Joseph “Jody” Gilbert and Bonnie Kate Hefner; son-in-law,...
Iva Dean Watson
Nov 30, 2016
Iva Dean Watson, 81, a lifelong resident of Cleveland passed away Wednesday, November 30th, 2016 at her home surrounded by her loved ones. Her family and friends can rest in the knowledge that her absence from this world is presence with the Lord. She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Jerry Watson; her parents, Sallie and...
Linda Cavett Keys
Nov 29, 2016
Linda Marie Keys, 72, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday evening, November 29, in a local care facility. She was the daughter of the late Gladys Runions Cavett and Albert Cavett. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Keys; her sisters Barbara Austin and Betty Newton; and her brother Donald Cavett. She worked at many financial institutions...
Sherri Lynn Nash
Nov 28, 2016
Sherri Lynn Nash, 50, a resident of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away on Monday November 28th, 2016. Sherri was known for her great love for people, and will be dearly missed by all that knew her. She is preceded in death by her parents, Herschel and Naomi Nash; son, Jarret Nash; and sister, Jaqueline Nash. She leaves behind to cherish her...
Charles Ferney
Nov 27, 2016
Charles Ferney, 84, of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday afternoon, November 27th, 2016 in a local hospital. He was born on April 10th, 1932, in Berrien Township, Michigan, to the late Denzil and Esther La Flamine Ferney. He was a retired long haul truck driver for McKee Foods Corporation. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by...
Wanda Lee Venable
Nov 26, 2016
Wanda Lee Venable, 74, of Georgetown, TN, passed away on November 26th, 2016 at home. Wanda was born June 30th, 1942 in rural McMinn County, TN to the late James Carl and Beulah Lonas. She married Kenneth Earl Venable on June 29, 1957 in Iowa. They lived in Rockford, IL for thirty-five years before retiring to Georgetown, TN. Wanda was...
John Richard "Jack" Latour
Nov 25, 2016
John R. ‘Jack’ LaTour shed his bodily pain and heart-sickness for his bride of 62 years and left this earth on November 25th to start a new life in the presence of his Lord Jesus. Born on July 7th, 1930, Jack was educated in Ticonderoga, NY, schools and joined the Air Force in 1950, proudly serving in Security Police and...
Joe Boyd Tyner
Nov 25, 2016
Joe Boyd Tyner, 86. a longtime resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Friday afternoon, November 25th, 2016 in a local hospital. He was born in Kannapolis, NC on September 19th, 1930 the oldest son of the late O’Neal & Eva Tyner. Joe was deacon at First Baptist Cleveland where he also served as treasurer for many years until becoming...
Junior Lawson Tucker
Nov 24, 2016
Junior Lawson Tucker, 80, of Chatsworth, GA passed away on November 24, 2016. He was born on March 18, 1936 to the late William and Hazel Tucker. Junior loved wrestling, football, and country music. In addition to his mother and father, he is preceded in death by his wife of nearly 50 years, Wilma Joyce Tucker and his sister Ruth...
Paul Junior Greene
Nov 23, 2016
Paul “Junior” Greene, 56, a resident of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday morning, November 23rd, 2016. He was dearly loved by all that knew him and will be greatly missed. He is preceded in death by his mother, Betty Greene and his brothers, Michael Tate and Randy Tate. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his wife of 31...
Willie Ruth Harris
Nov 22, 2016
Willie “Ruth” Harris, 72, of Cleveland, TN passed away on November 22, 2016. She was born on October 11, 1944 to the late Wilburn and Lilly Goforth of Athens, TN. Ruth was a lifelong resident of this area, raised in McMinn County where she graduated from McMinn County High School. Ruth was of the Baptist faith and a member of...
Isabella Marie Lombardi
Nov 22, 2016
Isabella Marie Lombardi age 7 became a Heavenly Angel on Tuesday evening, November 22nd, 2016. She joins her older brother Michael Vincent Thomas Lombardi age 10 who went to their Heavenly home just before her on Friday, November 18th, 2016. Mikey & Isabella were both born in Cleveland, TN. Mikey’s birthday was on October 4th, 2006 and Isabella’s birthday was...
Calvin "Red" "Pops" Marr
Nov 21, 2016
Calvin “Red” “Pop” Marr, 77, of Cleveland, Tennessee, went home to be with The Lord on November 21st, 2016. He was of the Baptist faith. He was born on March 11th, 1939 to the late Houston Marr and Abbie Mae Morgan Marr. Red gave six years service to the National Guard as a number one gunner. He was a mostly...
Phyllis K. Gosnell
Nov 21, 2016
Phyllis K. Gosnell, 65, a resident of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away on Monday morning, November 21, 2016 at her home. All that knew her knew that she was a very loving person. She was dearly loved by all and will be greatly missed. She is preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Anna Mae Romines, and siblings, Gail Wyatt...
