Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries

Ervin Brown

Aug 30, 2024

In loving memory of Ervin Nathaniel Brown (The Swerve), a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN, age 52, passed away Friday, August 30th peacefully into the arms of Jesus, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born December 29, 1971. He was preceded in death by his father, Perry Robert Brown, Sr. and his niece, Brittany Brown.

He is survived by...

Sharon Ames

Aug 30, 2024

Sharon Ann Brooks Ames, 67, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away on Friday, August 30, 2024. Sharon was born on January 15, 1957 in Hallowell, Maine.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Brooks; brother, Jimmy J. Brooks; and her daughter, Danille A. Martin all of Maine.

Sharon leaves behind to cherish her memory her son, Robert P. Martin;...

Shirley Farmer

Aug 30, 2024

Shirley Louise Farmer, beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and friend, went home to be with the Lord on August 30th 2024, surrounded by her loving siblings after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born in Kingston, Tennessee, Shirley was the cherished daughter of Mary Helen Cross of Cleveland TN. Shirley was preceded in death by her father Hugh Curtis Britt of Kingston TN;...

Mitchell Moore

Aug 29, 2024

Mitchell Robin Moore of Townsend Tennessee, went to be with his Lord and Savior on August 29th at 10:53 am, at UT Hospital of Tennessee. Mitchell was born in Lenoir, North Carolina to Mitchal Moore and Gearline Sue Hodge Moore. He will be missed by his wife, and family and friends.

Mitchell is preceded in death by his mother, Gearline Sue...

Scotty McKeehan

Aug 29, 2024

Scotty McKeehan, 55, passed away suddenly on August 29, 2024.

He was a certified licensed electrician, who had years of experience in the area. He loved riding in the mountains on his motorcycle.

Scotty was preceded in death by his mother, Reba Josephine Watson; and cousin, Deric Dalton who was like a brother to Scotty.

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Claude Wilson

Aug 29, 2024

Claude Lamar Wilson of Cleveland, passed away Friday, August 30, 2024. Claude worked at Whirlpool for 36 years. He got his first job at Watson's Food Store, when he was 16; he then bought his home at age 24; and married his high school sweetheart at age 26. He loved to play paint ball with his friends, and loved going...

Joann Smalley

Aug 29, 2024

Joann Smalley, 86, of Cleveland, Tennessee Went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, August 29, 2024. Joann was born on May 26, 1938 in Cleveland, Tennessee to the late John T. and Tennie C. Horner. She was a dedicated member of Ridgeview Baptist Church. Joann had a servant's heart. She volunteered many hours of her time at...

Rosalie Nelson

Aug 28, 2024

Rosalie Nelson (Grams),age 92, Born on May 15th, 1932 has passed away on August 28, 2024 @ 6:50 AM in the hospital.

Rosalie was born in Bush, IL to Jake Pierce and Alice Inchcliff. She was proceeded in death by her parents, husband Charles Nelson of 60 years, brothers Larry and Ralph Pierce and several nephews. She is survived...

Charles Martin Thornburg, Jr

Aug 28, 2024

Charles "Sonny" Thornburg, Jr, 68 of the Hillsview Community went Home to be with the Lord August 27, 2024. A lifelong resident of McMinn County, he was the son of the late Charles "Moe" and May Thornburg. He graduated from Calhoun High School in 1974 and attended Cleveland State Community College. He retired from Bowater after 37 years.

Sonny loved sports,...

Shirley Budge

Aug 28, 2024

Shirley Nina Shedd Budge, 88, peacefully entered into the Lord's presence on August 28, 2024.

Born on September 14, 1935 in Mattawamkeag, Maine. Shirley worked at Forsters Manufacturing Co for over 40 years. She then earned her CNA certificate and began working with healthcare. Shirley always put other's needs before her own. She was a giving soul, and you could...

Marie Payne

Aug 28, 2024

Marie Wynette Payne, beloved mother, daughter, sister and friend too many, passed away on August 28, 2024 in her hometown of Cleveland Tennessee. She was born on November 7, 1967 and leaves behind a legacy of love and laughter that will be cherished by all who knew her. Marie was born to Dale Payne and Violet Ratledge along with her...

Ella Faye Sliger

Aug 28, 2024

Mom to some, Mamaw to most, Ella Faye Swafford Sliger went home to be with her lord and savior Jesus Christ on August 28, 2024.

Faye was married to her soul mate, Jackie Sliger, for 53 years after falling in love and marrying while still in high school. She worked hard to provide for her family, proudly being...

Florine King

Aug 27, 2024

Florine "Flo" King, 94, passed away on August 27, 2024, in Cleveland Tn. She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years Jim King; parents Ernest McKay and Laura Belle McKay Bigner; brothers Charles and Harper McKay. She is survived by her sister Beth Thacker of Cleveland, Tn., and many beloved nieces and nephews.

Flo graduated from Pollock High...

Carol A. Hibbard

Aug 27, 2024

Mrs. Carol Avery Hibbard, 89, of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away August 27 at Fort Sanders Medical Center. Carol was born outside of Auburn, Alabama on March 29, 1935 to the late W.M. Avery and Blanche Green Avery. Carol later moved to Knoxville and graduated in 1953 from West High School. She then went on to graduate from The University of...

Elizabeth Teems

Aug 27, 2024

**Obituary for Elizabeth Teems**

Elizabeth Teems, 69, of Fort Oglethorpe, GA, peacefully passed away on August 27, 2024. Elizabeth was a loving mother, devoted sister, and cherished grandmother whose warmth and kindness touched the lives of many.

She is survived by her daughter, Jennifer Coe (Hill) of Hudsonville, MI; her sister, Susan Davis of Port Charlotte, FL; as well as four beloved...

Michael Bias

Aug 26, 2024

Michael Bias, 66, of Chatsworth, GA, Mike met his Lord and Savior face to face peacefully, surrounded by his wife Kathy and other family.  Born in Ashford, WV, Mike was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Katherine Bias.

After retiring from TRCC of Dalton, GA, and almost 40 years of truck driving, Mike found enjoyment on the tractor and...

Donald Pippenger

Aug 26, 2024

Donald L. Pippenger, 68, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away on Monday, August 26, 2024. Donald was born on October 17, 1955 in Cleveland, Tennessee to the late Ronald and Carie Pippenger. In his spare time, he enjoyed to watch racing on TV and reading.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory his sister, Ann Geren; and special friends, Ralph and...

Scott Lamb

Aug 25, 2024

Scott Allen Lamb, 61, passed away at home surrounded by his four children and family on August 25, 2024, in Cleveland, TN.

Scott Allen Lamb was born on February 19, 1963 in Indianapolis, IN, to Richard Lamb and the late Sondra Jackson.

Scott started his career as a Carpenter and went on to work for Favorite Market for...

Norman Schmidt

Aug 24, 2024

Norman Schmidt, 79, passed away on August 24, 2024, in Cleveland, TN. Born August 4, 1945, in San Francisco, CA, he was preceded in death by his father, Hilmer C. Schmidt, and mother, Shirley Andrews.

Norm enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corp at 18 years old, and served the country he so loved during multiple tours in the Vietnam War. He...

Lewis Partain

Aug 24, 2024

Lewis M. "Demmy" Partain, 89, of Athens, passed away peacefully in his sleep on August 24th, his 58th wedding anniversary. He was born on October 6, 1934 in the South Liberty community to Mitchell and Ethel Partain. Demmy retired from TVA, and went back to work selling cars at L&M Motors until he was 75 to stay busy. Demmy was...