Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries

Obituary Robert Estle DeFur, 79, of Whitwell, TN, passed away Saturday morning, November 8th, 2014 at Brookewood nursing home in Decatur. Robert is preceded in death by his wife, Roxanna DeFur, and his mother and father, Alice Brookes DeFur and Jim DeFur. He is survived by 4 children, Trina (Tommy) Laymon, Michael (Jeanine) DeFur, Billy DeFur, and Wanda Boston; as...

Obituary Ruth Lawson “Tommy” Harris, 87, passed away on Friday, February 13th, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, and a special aunt to her family. She is preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, John Harris, along with her parents Sanford H. and Della B. Lawson, and her brother,...

Obituary Teresa Ann Duckett, 49, passed away on Monday May 18, 2015 in a local hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Chattanooga, Tennessee. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joyce & Jr. Duckett and brother Bobby Hayes. She is survived by her sister Robin Duckett, brothers Terry Duckett and Steve Duckett, and sister Darlene Hayes. Her special...

Obituary James “Jimmy” Wayne Moore Jr. passed away Sunday morning, December 7th, 2014. He left behind his wife of 20 years Angie Moore, his 3 kids Amber Moore 19, Dakota Moore 16, Alexis Moore 15, and 3 brothers. He was of a wonderful husband and an amazing father. He was very loved and adored and will be missed greatly. You...

Obituary Faye Epperson Moore, 85, a resident of Cleveland, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2015, at a local health care facility surrounded by her family. She was the daughter of the late Henry and Matilda Hayes Epperson of Tennga, Georgia. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Jay Lake Moore, daughter Robin Moore...

Obituary Cyndi Darlene Sewell, 49, a lifelong resident of the Ooltewah, TN passed away at her home on Sunday, December 7th, 2014. Cyndi was born in Chattanooga on March 3, 1965. Cyndi was a loving wife, mother and homemaker who enjoyed taking care of her family. She is preceded in death her father Clinton Peoples, step father Kent Johnson. Cyndi...

Obituary   Larry William Vaughn, 62, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, passed away on Sunday April 8, 2012 at a Chattanooga healthcare facility. Larry was born in Etowah, TN on May 26, 1949 to the late Alfred Vaughn and Jewel Massengill Vaughn. He owned and operated Larry Vaughn Plumbing, Electric, and Heating and Air until his health forced his retirement. Larry...

Obituary Ronnie D. Smith, 73, of Apison, TN passed away Monday, July 8, 2013. Ronnie was born July 22, 1939, in Oklahoma City, OK to Perry and Sadie Smith and was a proud member of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Nation. He graduated in 1958 from Capital Hill High School in Oklahoma City where his main interest was vocational education, receiving...

Obituary Annalia Grace Fowler infant daughter Abby Back and Zachary Fowler became a Heavenly Angel on Friday, November 14th, 2014 at Skyridge Medical Center. Annalia is survived in addition to her mother Abby and father Zachary by grandparents Lori Back, Jeff Back, Eva & Ron Weir and Jr. & Sherry Fowler and numerous other extended family members. The family will...

Obituary James Leroy Huahgt, 62, of Decatur TN passed away at his home on May 8, 2013. The family has elected to not have any public arrangments. Service Details The family has elected to not have any public arrangments

Obituary Jean Thompson Burger, 79, a lifelong resident of Cleveland went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Friday morning, June 21st, 2013. Jean was born here in Cleveland on May 31st, 1934 a daughter of the late Elmer & Mildred Thompson. She was of the Baptist faith and a member of the Clingan Ridge Baptist Church. Jean and...

Obituary Jimmy Dean Golden, 63, of Cleveland, TN passed away on April 25, 2013. Jimmy was the son of J.D. and Reba Golden. He was born on April 2, 2013. He is survived by his wife, Connie Sue Golden and two children Natalie and Ryan Golden. The family has elected to not have any public services at this time. You...

Obituary Lucille “Lucy” M. Grant, 80, passed away at her residence in Charleston, TN on Friday, January 20, 2012.  Known to many as “Grandma Lucy” or “G.G.”, she has always been a strong woman in her own ways.  She was accepting of all persons that had the pleasure of meeting her as she looked beyond all their faults and always...

Obituary Virginia Louise “Ginger” Bain, 57, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 16th, 2014 at a local hospital. She was born in Cleveland on April 26th, 1957 a daughter of Verbon Burgess and the late Ginny Burgess. Ginger was of the Christian faith. She was a CNA and was currently working at Skyridge Medical...

Obituary David E. Fitzke, 53, a resident of McDonald, TN went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 12th, 2013. David was born in Portsmouth, VA on February 9th, 1960 a son of Jerry Fitzke and Joyce Fitzke Putnam. He was a very active member of the Apison United Methodist Church where he sang in the church choir...

Obituary David Walter Landrith, age 51,of Hendersonville, TN and formally of Cleveland, TN passed away November 18, 2014. David served as the senior pastor for Long Hollow Baptist Church for 17 years. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Jennifer Ramsey Landrith; 3 children, Rachel Lorance and her husband Stephen, Sam Landrith and Josh Landrith, his parents, Horace...

Obituary Imogene “Jean” Collins, 79, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Thursday, November 13th, 2014 at her home. Jean was born in Cleveland on September 13th, 1935 a daughter of the late Robert & Alice Collins. She was a member of the Charleston First Baptist Church. Jean worked for many years as a registered nurse and also...

Obituary Richard Eastman Gadbury, 59, a resident of Chattanooga, TN passed away on Friday morning, August 24, 2012 at his residence. Richard was born in Traverse City, Michigan on September 13, 1952 a son of the late Robert Eastman Gadbury. He was of the Seventh-day Adventist faith and a member of the Collegedale Community Church. Richard moved from Michigan to...

Obituary AJ White, 23, of Cleveland, TN passed away on July 28, 2015 at Erlanger Hospital. He was born on September 3rd, 1991. AJ was a Christian and a family man. He loved his boys more than anything in the world. AJ was constantly making people laugh, was remembered by his bear hugs, and never ended a conversation without I...

Obituary Melvin Leon Letson, 55, a resident of East Ridge, TN passed away on Friday morning, April 26th, 2013 in a local hospital. Melvin was born in Scottsboro, AL on May 11th, 1957 a son of the late Helen White Letson. Melvin was a self-employed painter in the Chattanooga area. Melvin leaves behind to cherish his memory his loving and...