Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries

Obituary Ben Kendrick, 66, of Cleveland, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Tuesday June 17, 2014, after a hard fought battle with cancer. He was an avid outdoorsmen, enjoying a wide range of activities but his favorites were hunting and fishing. He was a wonderful husband, father, papa, brother and son. He enjoyed spending time with his family,...

Obituary Pam McIntosh, 55, a longtime resident of Cleveland, TN passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 13th, 2014 at her home. Pam was born in North Carolina on September 19th, 1958 a daughter of the late Jack & Marie Bryson. Pam was a caregiver for Cleveland Helping hands. She was very gifted in the fact her giving and warm personality...

Obituary Samuel J. McCoy, 78, of Decatur, TN passed away on Monday June 16, 2014. He was born on September 4, 1935 to the late John and Mamie McCoy. Samuel was a member of American Legion and served in the Military Honor Guard group for many years. He is preceded in death by two brothers Robert and Billy McCoy. He...

Obituary James G. Pennock, 99, of Gilmanton, died on February 20, 2014 at the home of his son Larry Miller in Cleveland, TN. Mr. Pennock, the son of James Glynn Pennock and Cynthia Nelson Pennock Brown, was born June 27, 1914, in Woodsville, N.H. He lived in Gilmanton, N.H. for over 70 years. He was an army veteran of World...

Obituary Brenda Faye Kennedy Bryan, 69 years old, born on March 26, 1945 went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday May 28, 2014. She was a member of Eastview Baptist Church in Georgetown, TN. She was preceded in death by her father J.P. Kennedy and one infant brother. Survivors include husband of 53 years, Carlos Bryan...

Obituary William Jennings “Jen” Johnson, 88 a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Sunday night, April 6th, 2014 in a Chattanooga hospital. Jen was born in Bradley County on November 30th, 1925 a son of the late Joe and Cecil Johnson. He was of the Christian faith and a long time member of the Chestuee United Methodist Church....

Obituary Lindell Dean Delius, 69, a resident of Chattanooga, TN passed away on May 4th, 2014 in a Chattanooga hospital. Lindell was born in Oakdale, TN on November 16th, 1944. He was an honorable discharged veteran of the United States Air Force after faithfully serving his country. He is preceded in death by his parents James and Eva Delius. He...

Obituary James “Ray” Townsend, 78, a longtime resident of Charleston, TN went to be with his Heavenly Father on Monday morning, June 9th, 2014 surrounded by his family. Ray was born in Sweetwater, TN on September 27th, 1935 a son of the late James Marshall & Edith Townsend. He was a member of Council Baptist Church. Ray worked for many...

Obituary Barbara Ann Hollingshead Trout, 53, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Saturday, June 7th, 2014 in a local hospital. Barbara was born in Tellico Plains, TN on October 9th, 1960 a daughter of the late Melvin and Juanita Hollingshead. She will be greatly missed by all her family and all those who had the opportunity to meet...

Obituary Dr. Basil Smith, 57, of Cleveland, TN passed away peacefully on April 8th, 2014 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Dr. Smith graduated from Virginia Military Institute and received his doctorate of medicine from Virginia Commonwealth University. He completed his Orthopedic residency at Akron City Hospital in Akron, OH. He then served his country for four years in...

Obituary Vestie Leroy Ledford, 75, of McDonald, TN passed away on Wednesday April 9, 2014 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on September 11, 1938 to the late Levi and Ula Mae Ledford. Leroy was a lifelong resident of McDonald, of the Baptist faith, and a member of Johns Memorial Baptist Church. He was a truck...

Obituary Tony Allen Brooks, 54, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Sunday night, May 4th, 2014 at his home. Tony was born in Memphis, Michigan on February 6th, 1961. He is preceded in death by his mother Elizabeth Brooks Pierson. Tony leaves behind to cherish his memory two brothers Duane Pierson and Adam Pierson, daughter Andrea Danielle Marcus,...

Obituary David Lamar Bledsoe, 67, a resident of Athens, TN passed away on Thursday, May 1st, 2014 in an Athens, TN hospital. He was born in Soddy Daisy, TN on August 29th, 1946 a son of the late Jasper and Helen Bledsoe. He is survived by his wife Thelma Thomas Bledsoe, three children Brian, Brittney and Austin, grandchildren Mason Bledsoe,...

Obituary Kris Angelo Hall, 54, a resident of Ooltewah, TN passed away on Monday April 21, 2014 at his home. He was born on August 1, 1959. He had lived in the Ooltewah area for the past eight years. Kris was a member of East Chattanooga Church of God. He enjoyed collecting cars and visiting flea markets. Above all things,...

Obituary Michael Roy Scroggins, 53, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Thursday, August 13th, 2015 in a Nashville, TN hospital. Michael was born on September 14th, 1961. He was an avid Tennessee Volunteer Football fan. He is preceded in death by his father Roy Lee Scroggins. Michael leaves behind to cherish his memory his mother Betty Cronnon...

Obituary Nancy Annette Brown, 50, a lifelong resident of the Polk County area passed away on Wednesday afternoon, April 30th, 214 at her home surrounded by her family. Nancy was born in Cleveland, TN on August 22nd, 1963 a daughter of the late Fred and Louise Brown. Nancy was one who enjoyed life and spending time with her family. In...

Obituary Azalee Walker Bishop, 69 a lifelong resident of Ooltewah, TN passed away on Sunday, April 13th, 2014 in Acworth, GA at the home of her daughter. She was born in Chattanooga, TN on May 12th, 1944 a daughter of the late Loomis and Lola Smith Walker. Azalee was of the Baptist faith . In addition to her parents she...

Obituary Virginia Scott Storm passed away on Monday, February 10, 2014, after a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, James MacDonald Scott and Ruth Strickland Scott; her brother, Carl Scott; and her husband Paul Storm. She is survived by two sisters, Anna Lee McDowell and Betty Jo McClanahan of Cleveland, TN; one son, Stephen Farmer of...

Obituary James Robert Jackson, 54, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away in a Nashville hospital on April 16th, 2014 from injuries sustained an in automobile accident in December 2013. He was an employee of the Whirlpool Corporation in Cleveland, TN. He is survived by his wife Barbara, mother, one son and one daughter, a brother and five grandchildren along...

Obituary Richard Eugene Alford, 76, a resident of Georgetown, TN passed away on Friday, May 15th, 2015 at his home. He was born in Marion, Indiana on June 23rd, 1938 a son of the late Leon and Mary Alford. Richard was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed driving his tractor, gardening and watching the races. In addition to his parents,...