Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries

Dustin Pflueger

Sep 13, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Dustin Lee Pflueger 31, a beloved Son, Brother, Unlcle, and a Best Friend to Many.

Dustin was born November 16th, 1992

Dustin loved his guns, he loved hanging out with his friends and going on special trips with his family. He enjoyed music to the fullest and loved quoting movies. He was...

D. A. Sherlin

Sep 12, 2024

D.A. Sherlin, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away peacefully at the age of 93, on Thursday, September 12, 2024, surrounded by his loving family in the local Tennessee State Veterans' Home. He was born June 13, 1931, to the late Robert and Maude Ogle Sherlin and was preceded in death by his wife Mary-Jo Rose Sherlin with...

Joseph Dillard

Sep 12, 2024

Joseph Wesley Dillard was born August 11, 1953 to Harris and Margaret Jean Dillard Brown in Chattanooga, TN.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, John Robert Dillard.

He is survived by his sisters Barbara Jean Davis, Carol Jeanette Smith (Sid), and H. June McFarland; his daughter, Janel Dillard (OJ Mackey); his son Joseph...

Edward Bettis

Sep 12, 2024

Edward "Eddie" Lebron Bettis 45, of Decatur, TN passed away September 12, 2024 at his home. Ed was born May 1, 1980.

Ed was a jack of all trades and a master of none. He traveled the country as a carnival employee. He loved being outdoors in nature, shooting guns, riding motorcycles and watching the Comic Channel.

Ed was a stubborn man...

Shirley Hickman

Sep 11, 2024

Shirley Hickman, age 77, resident of Decatur passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at Starr Regional Medical Center in Etowah. Shirley was born on March 16, 1947 in Athens, Tennessee to Curl Parker and Martha Morrow.

Shirley had retired from Shaw Industries in 2015 after 39.5 years. After that, she was blessed to be able to care for her three...

William Lawrence

Sep 11, 2024

William Edward Lawrence Jr. 77, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. William was born on July 29, 1947 in Laporte, Indiana to the late Marguerite Ellis Lawrence and William E Lawrence Sr. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing, boating, water skiing, watching baseball, and riding motorcycles. William was always up for a spur of the...

Thomas Love

Sep 10, 2024

Thomas Love departed this life for eternal life in September 2024. He was born in Memphis, Tennessee in 1944. Tom graduated from Memphis State University with a degree in mechanical engineering. He enjoyed a long career at multiple plants throughout the Southeast.

Tom was passionate about hunting and camping. He loved doing both with his friends in North Carolina.

He is survived...

Wilda Sue Dickson

Sep 10, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Sue Dickson, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, on September 10, 2024, at the age of 74. Sue was born on February 23, 1950, and throughout her life, she embodied warmth, kindness, and a deep love for her family.

A native of Athens, TN., she had lived most of her life...

Kevin Keller

Sep 9, 2024

Kevin William Keller Sr., 53, went home to be with his lord and savior on September 9, 2024. Kevin was born February 9, 1971 on Long Island, New York and passed away in Chattanooga, Tennessee on September 9, 2024.

Kevin is preceded in death by his mother Carol Marie (White) Keller in 2017.

Kevin is survived by his two sons, Kevin William...

Leilani Evans

Sep 9, 2024

Infant, Leilani Lillian Evans, was born and passed away September 9, 2024, in East Ridge, TN. She was an angel in which Jamie was able to feel her kicks, she her smile and laugh, while handling herself with grace.

Leilani is preceded in death by her grandmother, Joan Evans.

Survived by her mother, Jamie Evans, siblings, Sean Hammonds, Jordan Hammonds; aunt, Fantasy...

Phillip Ledlow

Sep 9, 2024

Phillip Ray Ledlow, age 65, Whitwell, Tennessee, went to be with his family in Heaven on September 9, 2024. He was born on December 22, 1958 in Sheffield, Alabama and grew up in Nitrate City.

A Memorial will be held Sunday, September 29, 2024 at the Nitrate City VFD; family to gather at 1:30pm welcoming friends at 2:30pm.

Phillip was preceded in...

Mary Cooper

Sep 9, 2024

Mary Magdalene Cooper, age 58, of Cleveland, Tn, passed away peacefully at home with her loving husband, Denzil Cooper Sr holding her hand as she left this world to enter her heavenly home on September 9, 2024. After over a 2 year fight with cancer, she won her fight.

She was born on December 18, 1965 to Frank and...

Dillard Wayne Taylor

Sep 9, 2024

Dillard Wayne Taylor, 70, of Cleveland, TN, passed away on Monday, September 9, 2024, after a long battle with cancer.

Wayne was born December 16, 1953 in Waycross, GA to Archie and Rachel Taylor. He was a graduate of Lee University with a BS in pastoral counseling and later graduated the school of theology in 2000. Wayne was known for his...

Deborah Woody

Sep 8, 2024

Deborah Woody, of Etowah, went to be with the Lord on September 8, 2024 surrounded by her daughters and loved ones.

Deborah was a lifelong resident of McMinn County. She attended Faith Promise Church in Knoxville, TN. She also was the property manager of Park Crest Apartments in Athens for 28 years. She loved everything outdoors, from hiking in...

Deborah Bellavia

Sep 7, 2024

Deborah Lee Bellavia, passed away on September 7, 2024. She was born February 10, 1954 to Wayne and Nona Muse in Lawton, OK. Debby was baptized on July 29, 1972 as one of Jehovah's Witnesses. She loved to preach to others about a future here and a better life to come here on earth where there will be no more...

Edward Parsons

Sep 7, 2024

Edward Sherman Parsons, 86, of Tunnel Hill, GA passed away on September 7, 2024. He was born on October 27, 1937 to the late Sherman Parsons and Farris Parsons Hughes. he retired from J&J Industries in Dalton, GA. He was a Baptist minister for over 60 years.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Winnie Parsons, of 65 years; son-in-law...

CLARENCE SMITH

Sep 6, 2024

Clarnce Daniel Smith, 77, of Sweetwater, TN passed away on September 6, 2024 after a short battle with cancer.

Clarence was from Hawkins County, but lived in Monroe County most of his life. He worked for Woods Mobile Homes for 35 years and enjoyed fishing and gardening.

Preceded in death by parents, Charlie and Jesse Smith.

Survivors include his wife...

Carol Poe

Sep 6, 2024

Carol Tapner Poe, 68, beloved wife, mother, sister and friend, died gracefully at home on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.

The daughter of the late Shirley Beetham and John "Jack" Tapner, Carol was born Dec. 14, 1955, in Detroit. Her life was a testament to love, kindness, resilience and joy. She approached life with compassion,...

James Coffman

Sep 6, 2024

James "Yogi" Coffman, 55, of Soddy Daisy went to be with his Lord and Savior Sept 6, 2024 in the presence of his wife and son.

He was a native of North Georgia until he met and married the love of his life 16 years ago. He took pride in his 35 years at Mueller and as a member of the...

Shirley Jackson

Sep 6, 2024

Shirley Jean Jackson, 81, of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, September 6th, 2024. She was born on July 8th, 1943 to the late Earl and Julia Puett.

Shirley was a very devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She cherished spending time with her loved ones. Shirley was a homemaker, and also spent many years between 1970-1980 as...