Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Jeffrey Robert Balinger
Nov 20, 2016
Jeffrey Robert Balinger, 55, of Cleveland went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 20, 2016 after a battle with cancer. He was a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN and recently retired after 33 years from Maytag/Whirlpool Corporation. He served 13 years as a Staff Sargent in the U.S. Army National Guard 278th Calvary Unit, Troop A. Jeff...
Steve Wilson Jr.
Nov 19, 2016
Steve Wilson, Jr., age 44, was transferred from this life to his eternal heavenly home on November 19, 2016. He was born in Waycross, GA and became a resident of Cleveland, TN in 2009. Steve enjoyed hunting, fishing, archery, music, praise and worship, and the Georgia Bulldogs. He was a dedicated Christian, member of Mt. Olive Church of God, a...
Mikey Lombardi
Nov 18, 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...
Steven Gregory Lane
Nov 17, 2016
Steven Gregory Lane, 43, a lifelong resident of this area went to his Heavenly home on Thursday evening, November 17th, 2016. Steven was born on October 23rd, 1973 in Cleveland, TN. He was an avid sports fan especially the Tennessee Volunteers. Steven also loved singing for the Lord. Steven was a 1992 graduate of Bradley Central High School and attended...
Shirley Irene Hardy
Nov 16, 2016
Shirley Hardy, 80, a resident of Chatsworth, GA, passed away on Wednesday November 16th, 2016. Shirley enjoyed playing bingo and fishing, but most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jack Hardy, and her parents, Mose & Essie Conley. She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her grandson, Anthony Wayne...
Roy Jones
Nov 16, 2016
Roy Jones, 82, a resident of Cleveland, Tennessee, went to be with The Lord on Wednesday afternoon, November 16th, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy H. and Callie Allen Jones of Decatur, Tennessee, his only son, James Roger Jones and step-son, Brian Scott Howard. Roy was a member of Mount Carmel Baptist Church. Soon after retiring...
Lisa Ann Jack Rodgers
Nov 16, 2016
Lisa Ann Jack Rodgers, 51, a resident of Athens, Tennessee, passed away on November 16th, 2016 at her home. She was known for her sense of humor, but more than anything, she was known for being a loving wife, mother, grandmother, neighbor, and friend. She is preceded in death by her parents, Olen and Barbara Jack; siblings, Billy, Timothy, and...
Lois E. Carroll
Nov 16, 2016
Lois E. Carroll, 86, a resident of Ocoee, TN went to sleep in the arms of Jesus on November 16th, 2016. She was born on January 15th, 1930 in Mt. Liberty, Ohio a daughter of late Chester and Zada Cring. Lois attended school in Centerburg, Ohio where she met and married Rolland Carroll on December 4th, 1948. Rolland passed in...
James Edgar "Ed" Godfrey
Nov 16, 2016
James Edgar "Ed" Godfrey, 82, of Cleveland, TN passed away on November 16, 2016. He was born on June 26, 1934 to the late Alvin and Mamie Godfrey. Ed was a lifelong resident of the Cleveland area and a very gifted carpenter by trade. Ed attended Mt. Carmel Baptist Church where he served in the Home Builders Sunday School Class....
Klaudiya Belozub
Nov 16, 2016
Klaudiya Belozub, 61, a resident of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday morning, November 16th, 2016. Klaudiya was known for always being an encouragement to everyone around her, bringing light to every heart she touched. She enjoyed traveling, but more than anything, she loved spending time with her family, whom she loved dearly. She is preceded in death by her...
Mark Edward Mullins
Nov 15, 2016
Mark Edward Mullins, 61, of Cleveland, TN passed away on November 15, 2016. He was born in Knoxville on September 27, 1955 to William Edward Mullins and Rhoda Marie Mullins. Mark, affectionately known as “Par” to his grandchildren, was a true family man with a heart of gold. He made everyone around him feel special and never knew a stranger....
Chrisopher William Finch
Nov 14, 2016
Christopher William Finch Sr., 31, a lifelong resident of Chattanooga, Tennessee, went to be with The Lord, on Monday, November 14th, 2016. A celebration of life service is planned for 1:00PM on Saturday November 26th, 2016, at First Centenary United Methodist Church, located at 419 McCallie Avenue, Chattanooga, Tennessee, 37402. You are invited to share a personal memory of Christopher...
Barbara Borders
Nov 12, 2016
Barbara Borders, 80 passed away November 12, 2016 at her home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on July 21, 1936 in Saltville VA and was known as a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and devoted wife. "Nana Barb" was preceded in death by her parents William Ralph and Thelma Early Haynes, brothers Ralph Haynes, James "Red" Haynes and...
Peggy Joyce Clayton
Nov 11, 2016
Peggy Slack Clayton, lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN and member of the United Methodist Church, departed her earthly dwelling for her heavenly home on Friday, November 11, 2016 after several years of illness. Peggy was a resident of Brookdale Cleveland assisted living facilities during the final months of her life. She was born on September 13, 1935. Peggy enjoyed a...
William Dean "Bill" Berger
Nov 8, 2016
William Dean “Bill” Berger, 77, a resident of Charleston, Tennessee, passed away on November 8th, 2016. He was born on February 28th, 1939 to the late Cora Mae Williams Berger and Reinold Robert Berger. Bill’s greatest attribute was his immense love for his family. He was dearly loved and will be greatly missed. Along with his parents, he is preceded...
Doris Jean Cawood
Nov 7, 2016
Doris “Mama Jean” Cawood, 81, was called to her Heavenly home on Monday evening November 7th. She was born on April 14th, 1935 in Charleston, Tennessee to James and Edna Rogers. “She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue. She looks well to the ways of her household and does not eat the...
Barbara Joyce Ham
Nov 7, 2016
Barbara Joyce Ham, 62, of Apison, TN passed away on November 7, 2016. She was born on July 31, 1954. Barbara was born and raised in this area, but spent a number of years in Texas and other places throughout her life. She was a member of Pine Hill Church of God. Above all things Barbara enjoyed spending time with...
Velma Rose "Kitty" Scoggins
Nov 7, 2016
Velma Rose “Kitty” Scoggins, 88, of Harrison, TN passed away on November 7, 2016. She was born on May 28, 1929 to the late John and Lillie Lynn. Velma has been a resident of this area for more than sixty years. She was a member of New Bethel Baptist Church. She loved cooking, gardening, and spending time with her family....
John Stephen Garrick
Nov 7, 2016
John Stephen Garrick, age 64, of Ooltewah, Tennessee died November 7, at Standifer Place- Hospice of Chattanooga with his sister, Mareen, by his side. He was born to the late George and Margaret Garrick,Sr. on 12/07/1951 in Salisbury, NC. He is survived by two children; Stephanie Stegall; Zane Garrick and two grandchildren of Spartanburg, SC. He is also survived by...
Lloyd D. "Bud" Cline
Nov 5, 2016
Lloyd D. "Bud" Cline, 86, a longtime resident of this area, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Saturday morning, November 5th, 2016. He was born on June 1st, 1930 in Knoxville, TN, a son of the late Robert & Josie Cline. Bud was a member of Bethel Baptist Tabernacle where he served on the Deacon Board for many...
