Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Russell Lee Kesley
Feb 21, 2016
Russell Lee Kesley, Sr., 77, passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2016, in a Chattanooga hospital, surrounded by loved ones. Born on July 27, 1938, he grew up in the McDonald area and graduated from Bradley Central High School in 1956. He married the love of his life, Charlotte, on March 1, 1957 at Mineral Park Baptist Church. They resided...
Kenneth Wayne Stansberry
Feb 19, 2016
Kenneth Wayne Stansberry, 76, a resident of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away on February 19, 2016 at his home. Kenneth was known for being a very hard worker. He loved to raise Airedale Terriers and sing in various quartets. He was a preacher and will be dearly missed by all that knew him. Kenneth is preceded in death by parents, Leona...
John Mehling
Feb 18, 2016
John Mehling, 54, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 18. He was a jokester who loved to make people laugh. John lived life by his own rules, never much caring for the status quo. Where he’s from isn’t nearly as important as where he’s gone. His favorite giggling preacher would routinely say “Remember WHOSE you are!” His family knows who...
Judy Guy Rouser
Feb 17, 2016
Judy Guy Rouser, 63, of Cleveland passed away Wednesday February 17, 2016 at her home. Judy is the daughter of the late Hoyt and Barbara Guy. Judy enjoyed cooking and coloring with her grandchildren. She is known for her very large collection of frogs. She is joining her beloved family that proceeded her in death, her parents listed above, maternal...
Jimmie Lamar Beavers
Feb 14, 2016
Jimmie Lamar Beavers, age 73, passed away February 14, 2016. Jim was born in Chattanooga on June 19, 1942 to Martha Marie and John Clyde Beavers and had two older brothers and two younger sisters. He lived in Birchwood going thru first grade until his family moved to Akron, Ohio where he lived until 1974. He graduated from East High...
Larry Wilbert Baumgardner
Feb 13, 2016
Larry Wilbert Baumgardner, 77, of Riceville, TN, went home to be with his Lord and Savior early Saturday morning, February 13, 2016, in the log home he built following a long battle with cancer. He was born on November 22, 1938, in New Galilee, Pa., to the late Wilbert Gilmore and Revera Eaches Baumgardner. He grew up in Hubbard, Ohio,...
William E. Brown
Feb 13, 2016
William “Ed” Brown Sr., 69, went to be with his Lord on February 13, 2016. He was a lifelong resident of Bradley County. Ed attended Dalton Pike Baptist Church. He retired after 38 years with Duracell. As a hobby Ed enjoyed operating Short Wave radios for many years, but what he loved most was spending time with his loving wife...
Paul Curtis Whorley
Feb 13, 2016
Paul Curtis Whorley, 72, a resident of Cleveland Tennessee, passed away on Saturday February 13th, 2016 in a local hospital. He was a professional food salesman representative for 38 years. Paul was very outspoken and loved to be around people. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved to fish, even if no one would go with him. He was also...
Marsha Kay Lysack
Feb 12, 2016
Marsha Lysack, 72, passed on after a short term of pancreatic cancer February 12th, 2016 in Cleveland, TN. She was born November 7, 1943 in Lafayette, IN to the late William and Opal Grider. Marsha lived her life as a strong hard working mother and grandmother. She was a God fearing woman who lived for her family. Her favorite hobby...
Chris Martin
Feb 11, 2016
Chris Martin 58 A Navy Veteran died Thursday February 11,2016 survivors are wife Rose Martin, sons james Quigley, Christopher martin, daughters Jennefer VanDerMallie -Nicole martin, Margaret Drymon, Christina Martin, 16 Grandchildren, and brother Brady Martin. Services will be held at St.Therese Catholic Church Cleveland, Tennessee on Friday, February 19th, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. You are encouraged to share a memory...
Nancy Kathleen (Davis) Bowman
Feb 11, 2016
Nancy Kathleen (Davis) Bowman passed away on February 11, 2016 surrounded by loved ones. She was born on May 11, 1956 daughter to Helen "Muzzie" and German "Bud-Daddy" Davis. Nancy was a devoted and fun-loving Nana to her three grandsons Will, Alex, and Ben and a beloved mother to Lindsay Davis and Mark Daniel Bowman. Nancy is survived by her...
William Roy Reinhart
Feb 11, 2016
Sergeant William Reinhart, 70, of McDonald, TN, passed away on Thursday February 11th, 2016. A graveside service will be held at 2:00pm on Wednesday February 17th, 2016, in the Chattanooga National Cemetery. Companion Funeral Home and the Cody family are honored to assist the Reinhart family with these arrangements.
Hugh Dennis Murphy Ii
Feb 10, 2016
Hugh Dennis Murphy II, 36, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Wednesday, February 10th, 2016 at his home from natural causes. He was born on June 16th, 1979. Dennis was a member of St. Therese Catholic Church. He graduated from Hixson High School in 1997. Dennis was voted MVP for the Hixson Wildcats baseball team in 1997....
Elisha Cline
Feb 10, 2016
Elisha Gail Cline, 63, of Athens passed away February 10, 2016 at her residence. Elisha is the daughter of Melvin Haney and Clara Ruth Haney. Elisha enjoyed camping, traveling with her family, and riding a motorcycle. She drove a truck for about 8 years. Elisha got to visit every State in the United States of America at least one time....
George Edward Dowdy
Feb 10, 2016
George Edward Dowdy, 81, of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away on February 10, 2016 at his home. He was born on October 7th, 1934 to the late George and Vera Dowdy. Along with his parents, he is preceded by one daughter Sharon Kay Dowdy Randolph. He is survived by his wife of 59 years Doris J. Dowdy, 3 sons Bobby Dowdy...
Lisa Doreen Snyder
Feb 9, 2016
Lisa Doreen Snyder, 49, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN was promoted to her Heavenly home on Tuesday morning, February 9th, 2016 after a courageous battle with cancer related illnesses. Lisa was born on May 11th, 1966 a daughter of Bobby & Melba Williams. Lisa was known best for her infectious smile and contagious laugh. She had the ability to...
Phyllis Darlene Mcanally
Feb 9, 2016
Phyllis D. McAnally, 81, of Cleveland, Tn passed away Tuesday February 9, 2016 at a Chattanooga health care facility. Phyllis had a passion for cooking. She owned a restaurant in Mammoth Springs, Arkansas, called The Spot. Phyllis was a loving mother and grandmother. She loved spending time with her family. She is proceed in death by her husband, Rex McAnally;...
John Arthur Steel
Feb 7, 2016
John Steel, 72, died suddenly at his residence on February 7, 2016. He was dedicated to his family. John was originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and graduated from the University of Florida with Bachelor’s Degree in Aeronautical Engineering. His life’s career was as a Computer Analyst for Georgia Teacher Retirement in Atlanta, GA. Upon retirement John and his wife Hazel relocated...
Ronald George "Ron" Porstner
Feb 7, 2016
Ronald George “Ron” Porstner, 57, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Sunday, February 7th, 2016 at his home. Ron was born in Kenosha, WI on May 29th, 1958 a son of the late George & Leona Porstner. He has made Cleveland his home for the past 20+ years. Ron worked for many years as a concrete finisher, was...
Debbie Kay Hamilton
Feb 7, 2016
Debbie Kay Hamilton 58, of Old Fort, TN passed away Sunday, February 7, 2016 at her residence. Debbie spent most of her life in Columbus County, North Carolina, and has always considered it home. She was a devout Christian, and a member of Whiteville Church of God. Debbie enjoyed traveling, going to church, and laughing with friends. She loved spending...
