Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries

Obituary Flenoy Rogers Jr., 63, a resident of Cohutta, GA passed away on Tuesday afternoon, July 3rd, 2013 in a Nashville, TN hospital. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He is preceded in death by his father Flenoy Rogers Sr. He leaves behind his loving wife Wanda, mother Velma, two sons and their wives, four grandchildren and...

Obituary Edna Irene Jobe, 85, of Cleveland, TN passed away on December 16, 2014. She was born on September 1, 1929 to the late Johnny and Martha Gibson. A lifelong resident of this area, she was a member of West Cleveland Baptist Church. She was very involved in her church and loved traveling with the “Sonshiners” group. In addition to...

Obituary William “Bill” Franklin Ledford, 71, of Cleveland, TN passed away at his home on Friday January 11th. Bill was born on February 20, 1941 to the late Garrett and Raddie Ledford. He was a resident of Cleveland for 50 years, after moving here from Copperhill, TN. He was of the Baptist faith. Bill graduated from Copper Basin High School...

Obituary Cohutta Daryn Pedrick, infant son of Mark & Chelsea Pedrick, became a Heavenly angel on Friday, May 17th, 2013. Cohutta leaves behind to cherish his memory his loving parents Mark & Chelsea Pedrick; one brother Memphis Pedrick; one sister Olivia Cecil ; grandparents Rodney Ramey, Denise Gray, and Hoyt & Faith Bunch all of Cleveland, TN; and also God...

Obituary Albert Al Freiermuth, 89, a resident of Cleveland, Tennessee went to be with the Lord on May 19th, 2015. He retired from the Advertising Checking Bureau in Memphis after 50 years of service. Al served as a volunteer organist for 45 years at his church in Memphis, Tennessee. He volunteered at the Cleveland Public Library and was on FOLA...

Obituary Dorothy (Dottie) Webb Haun, 81, of Cleveland passed away Saturday, November 15th, 2014, at her home following a lengthy battle with cancer. She left this earth surrounded by family and friends. Dottie was a faithful wife, loving mother, retired nurse, avid bowler, and a much loved friend to all that knew her. She was preceded in death by her...

Obituary Stephanie Darlene Scott, 54, a resident of Cleveland passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2012 in a Chattanooga hospital. Stephanie was born and raised in Reliance TN. She was of the Baptist faith and a member of the Greasy Creek Baptist Church. Stephanie was a wonderful daughter, loving mother and grandmother. She was a true friend to all she...

Obituary Ruby Lynn Capehart Hudson departed this life July 13, 2013, at age 96. She was born in Holland, MO, Dec 15, 1916. She was a former resident of Birmingham, AL, for 15 years before moving to Knoxville in 1955, Chattanooga in 1967 and Cleveland in 1980. She was predeceased by her husband of 63 years Dean Keith Hudson; her...

Obituary James “Tooter” Collins, 81, a resident of Athens, TN passed away on Thursday afternoon April 25th, 2013 at his home surrounded by his family. Tooter was born in Birchwood, TN on May 2nd, 1931 a son of the late Jay and Annie Collins. Tooter worked for many years and retired with forty years of service from the Bowater Southern...

Obituary Linda Allen, 64, a resident of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away peacefully on Wednesday June 17, 2015 at her home. She will be greatly missed by her loving family. Linda is preceded in death by her son, Danny Thomas, and both parents. She leaves behind to cherish her memory her three sons, Tony (Donna) Allen, Scott (Jennifer) Allen, and Teddy...

Obituary Shelley Parris Alleva, 44, of Cleveland, TN passed away at her home on May 23, 2015. She was born in Chattanooga, TN on May 22, 1971. Shelley was a lifelong resident of this area and was an avid animal lover. She devoted much of her time to rescuing animals and finding them a forever home. She leaves behind to...

Obituary Maude Gibson Chubb, 88 passed away on Wednesday morning, October, 29th, 2014 surrounded by her family. Maude had made her home in Cleveland since July 2001. She was a wonderful. loving and generous mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, friend and faithful wife. Maude was the daughter of the late Joseph E. Gibson and Rachel George Gibson. She was member of...

Obituary William Mallen Bill Casteel, 73, a resident of Cleveland, TN, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday morning, May 19th, 2015. He was born on July 10th, 1941 to the late Otto and Girthel Casteel. Bill served 25 years as a deacon at Eastside Church of Christ and as an elder at Union Grove Church of...

Obituary Brooklynn Denise Abercrombie, infant daughter of Jessie and Natasha Abercrombie passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2012. Brooklyn was born on November 16, 2011. Along with her parents Brooklynn is survived by a brother Travis Abercrombie, grandparents Jeffrey & Vicky Allison, Tony & Vicky Longie, Jerry & Wanda Cross, great grandparents Jerry & Mary Jane Cross and Carol &...

Obituary Robert Lynn Golden, 60, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Monday morning, December 8th, 2014 at his home. Robert was born on January 3rd, 1954 in Detroit, MI a son of the late Junior and Alice Golden. He has made Cleveland his home for the past twenty plus years. Robert was a 1994 graduate of Kent State...

Obituary Bobbie Faye Diveley, 70, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN passed away at her home on Monday afternoon, November 3rd, 2014. She was born on December 22nd, 1943 a daughter of the late Samuel Diveley and Etta Diveley Shannon. Bobbie was retired from Con Agra in Dalton. Before retirement she had also worked at Mallory Battery and also Cleveland...

Obituary Lisa Ann Elder Born - October 2nd, 1972 Died - May 9th, 2013 Dayton, Tennessee Service Details The family will hold a private memorial service at a later date.

Obituary Mildred Jackson Shaw, 92, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Monday, August 20, 2012 at Morningside of Cleveland. Mildred was born on April 14, 1920 in Philadelphia, PA a daughter of the late James and Laura Jackson. She was of the Roman Catholic faith and a member of St. Therese Catholic Church in Cleveland. Mildred, a native...

Obituary Rodney Lee Dockins, 65, of Athens, TN passed away on June 13, 2015 peacefully at his home. He was born on April 26, 1950 to the late James and Pansie Malone Dockins. He was a lifelong resident of this area who loved playing cards, shooting pool, and spending time with his dogs, family and friends. In addition to his...

Obituary Bobby H. Griffin, 84, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Tuesday July 14th, 2015. Bobby was a lifelong member of Hopewell Baptist Church. He retired in 1998 after 37 years of service from the Olin Chemical Company. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Jackie Griffin; two children, Patti Lilly and Bobby Barry Griffin...