Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Terry Lee Taylor
Apr 17, 2016
Terry Lee Taylor, 64, of Cleveland, TN passed away on April 17, 2016. He was born on January 15, 1952 to the late Fate and Maxine Taylor. Terry was a lifelong resident of this area and enjoyed gardening, playing guitar, and watching movies. In addition to his mother and father he was preceded in death by his son Jayla Shawn...
Butch Bayne
Apr 15, 2016
Allard Flemming “Butch” Bayne III, 62, a resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away at his home on Friday morning, April 15th, 2016. He was born on October 26th, 1953 to the late Helen Doris Higdon of Cleveland, TN. Butch was a long haul truck driver for many years. He was dearly loved by many and will be greatly missed. He...
Dallas Scott
Apr 15, 2016
Dallas Scott, 64, a resident of Fairmount, GA, passed away on Friday April 15th, 2016 at his home. He was born on September 13th, 1951 in Cleveland, TN, to the late Roy Dallas Scott Sr. and Mildred Sweeney Scott. Dallas was known for being an avid hunter. He loved his coon dogs and his chickens. Along with his parents, he...
Reese Ray Thomas Sr.
Apr 15, 2016
Reese Ray Thomas Sr. 74, passed away April 15, 2016. Mr. Thomas was born July 19, 1941 in Spruce Pine, NC to the late Paul and Naomi Thomas. He was a man of Christian faith who attended First Baptist Church of Chatsworth, GA. Mr. Thomas was a true family man. His wife and children were his pride and joy. Thomas...
Randal Montel Mayhew
Apr 15, 2016
Randal Montel Mayhew, 79, of Hixon, TN, formally of Trenton, GA, passed away on Friday, April 15, 2016. Son of the late Joseph Norris Mayhew and Katherine Wheeler Mayhew of Trenton, GA. Randal enjoyed gardening, and lending an helping hand to neighbors and friends. He will be dearly missed by all that knew him. Randal is proceeded in death by...
James "Jim" Craig Elrod
Apr 14, 2016
James “Jim” Craig Elrod, of Chattanooga, passed away April 14, 2016. He was born September 17, 1940, in Murphy, North Carolina to Dorothy Craig and Arthur Joshua Elrod. Jim graduated from Mercer University in Macon, where he was a member of Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity. He was also a member of the Air National Guard Reserves. Jim loved being on...
Frances L. Hickman
Apr 13, 2016
Frances L. Hickman, 75, a lifelong resident of Georgetown, TN went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Wednesday afternoon, April 13th, 2016 with her family by her side. Frances was born on February 20th, 1941 a daughter of the late Roy “Stormy” & Ruby Marshall of Georgetown, TN. She was a member of Burdette Baptist Church. In addition...
Jeff Snyder
Apr 12, 2016
Jeff Snyder, 47, passed away on Tuesday April 12th, 2016. Jeff was known for his big heart. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jimmy and Wilma Williams and brother Ricky Snyder. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his children, Josh Snyder, 30, Jessica Snyder, 26, Jordan Snyder, 23, Sydney Cross, 16, and Henessey Bryant, 5; siblings, John...
Robin E. Hixson
Apr 11, 2016
Robin E. Hixson, 53, a resident of Sweetwater, TN went home to be with The Lord on Monday, April 11th, 2016. She was well known for her kind and giving heart. She was a great Mother, Sister, Aunt and a wonderful Grandmother. Robin was loved dearly and will be missed by everyone who knew her. She was preceded in death...
Grady Rogers
Apr 10, 2016
Grady Rogers, 56, a resident of Birchwood, TN went home to be with The Lord on Sunday morning, April 10th, 2016. Grady was known for playing his Gospel music and riding motorcycles. He was a great husband, father, and grandfather, and will be dearly missed by all that knew him. He is preceded in death by his parents, John and...
Oather Alex Morgan Jr.
Apr 9, 2016
Oather Alex Morgan Jr., 57, of Chattanooga, TN passed away on April 9, 2016. He was born on June 13, 1958 to the late Oather Alex Morgan Sr. and Flora Jean Morgan. He was of the Baptist faith and an avid TN Vols, Atlanta Braves, and Minnesota Vikings Fan. He also loved coaching his children’s ball teams. In addition to...
Patricia Ann Poteet
Apr 9, 2016
Patricia Ann Poteet, 70, of McDonald, TN passed away on April 9, 2016. She was born on June 30, 1945 to the late Willis Elijah and Mary Ann Vaughn. Pat was a lifelong resident of this area and a member of Battlefield Ministries in Fort Oglethorpe, GA. She loved being outdoors and spending her weekends shopping at yard sales. In...
William Michael "Mike" Green
Apr 7, 2016
William Michael “Mike” Green, 60, a resident of Georgetown, TN, born on June 8th, 1955 went home to be with The Lord unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, April 7th, 2016. Mike was preceded in death by his father, William R. Green, mother, Agnus Lively, step-father, Junior Lively and his brother, James “Bud” Mulkey. He is survived by his loving...
Chester M. Farrar
Apr 5, 2016
Chester M. Farrar, 77, of Riceville, TN passed away on April 5, 2016 after a brief illness at home. He is preceded in death by his daughters Juila Horn and Kim Ann Loveday; parents Samuel and Percella Farrar; sister Betty Jacobson; brothers Harold and Bob Farrar all of San Diego, CA. Chester worked heavy construction for 45 years and part...
Nancy Jones Lane
Apr 3, 2016
Nancy Jones Thomas Lane, 69, of Etowah, TN passed away on April 3, 2016 at Starr Regional Hospital. She was born on May 25, 1946 to the late George and Helen King Anderson. Nancy has been a resident of this area since 1971 after moving here from North Carolina. She was a member of Etowah Church of Christ. Nancy was...
Lois Kathryn Porter
Apr 3, 2016
Lois Katherine (Fugate) Porter, 83, of Spring City, TN went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 3rd, 2016 at Spring City Nursing Home. She was of the Baptist faith & a member of New Hope Baptist Church. Lois is retired from Kayser Roth Hosiery in Dayton, TN. She is preceded in death by her parents Lawrence & Grace...
Thomas Isiah Ellis
Apr 1, 2016
Thomas Isiah Ellis, 80, of Birchwood passed away on Friday April 1, 2016. He was of the Baptist faith and loved to fish and work on cars. He was the son of Henry Ellis and mother and stepfather Mert and Lena Ashley. He was also preceded in death by brothers John Henry Ellis and Freddie Joe Ellis; sister Evelyn LeVan;...
Michael Edward Glenn Sr.
Mar 31, 2016
Michael E. Glenn, Sr. aged 62 of Ringgold, GA lost his courageous battle with cancer on March 31, 2016 with Dorothea, his beloved wife and partner for over 27 years, holding his hand. He was born on August 2, 1953 in Highland Park, MI to Florence and Donald Glenn. He retired as a master brick mason after 45 years as...
Sheila Ann Braziel
Mar 31, 2016
Sheila Ann Brumlow Braziel, 49, passed away March 31, 2016 at a local hospital. Survivors include companion, Matthew Showalter; two sisters, Shirley Parker & Doris Stone; first cousins, Kim Goins and Regina Brewster and a host of nieces and nephews. Companion Funeral Home is honored to assist with the arrangements. There are no arrangements at this time.
Katherine Grey Kinder
Mar 30, 2016
Katherine Grey Kinder, 71, of Cleveland, TN passed away March 30, 2016. She was born in Glasgow, Scotland on November 23, 1944 to Samuel and Agnes Adamson. Kathy was a resident of Cleveland, TN for most of her life and a member of Trinity Chapel church. She was widely known in the animal rescue community and had a huge heart...
