Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries

Obituary Bessie Lucille Allen Mayes, 94, originally from Kannapolis, NC, passed away August 17, 2014. She was the daughter of the late James Leroy Allen and Bessie Kirksey Allen of Lucia, NC, and was also preceded in death by her husband, John Wallace Mayes and son, James Lamont Mayes. She was a member of Second Presbyterian Church in Kannapolis. "Mama...

Obituary Peggy Ann McLain Neyman, 68, of Cleveland, TN passed away on August 26, 2015. She was born on January 24, 1947 to Barbara Ann Roberson McLain and the late Billy Franklin McLain and. She was a lifelong resident of Cleveland and a lifetime member of Prospect United Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Peggy was an avid reader and loved playing cards....

Obituary Dean McKay Blackwell infant son of Tyler & Shae Danielle Blackwell became a Heavenly Angel on Sunday night, August 31st, 2014. In addition to his parents he is survived by grandparents Gilbert & Angie Blackwell and Sue & Mike Kelley. Dean is also survived by several aunts, uncles, cousins and numerous other extended family members. A memorial gathering for...

Obituary Weston Keath Pressley, infant son of Jacob and Katlynn Pressley, went to be with the Lord on September 1, 2015. Along with his parents, he is survived by his grandparents, Bryan and Candy Grisham, Steve and Becky Pressley, Melissa Bowman; great-grandparents, Ima Sue Crabtree, Keath and Hackie Grisham, and Nina Wade; brother, Hayden Tyler Pressley; aunts and uncles, Sydney...

Obituary Vennie Price Bishop, 83, died peacefully, June 26th, 2014. Vennie was born in Wrightsville, GA on February 7, 1931, to the late David Al Price and Trudie Belle Price. She is also preceded in death by her husband, J.D. Bishop, brothers, Roy Price, Earl Price, Edward Price and A.L. (Buddy) Price and sisters, Thelma Green, Margaret Bowling and Gladys...

Obituary Myra Gill, 94, of Cleveland, TN passed away on Tuesday July 8, 2014. She was born on October 19, 1919 to the late Clyde and Blanche Stotts. Myra has been a resident of Cleveland for the past sixty years. She will forever be remembered as a godly woman who faithfully served alongside her husband Rev. Floyd Gill for 58...

Obituary Tom Short, 70, of Chattanooga passed on to his heavenly father August 20, 2015. He left behind his wife, Suzannia Vaughn Short, son, Tommy Short, and daughters, Sandra Seay, Jo Ann Plemons (Robert), Holly Bowman, and Tonya Boyd, 6 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. A Celebration of life to be held August 29, 2015 at Oakwood Baptist Church on Bonny...

Obituary Flavius Josephus Lee Jr., 89, of Cleveland, TN passed away on Tuesday July 1, 2014. He was born on August 6, 1924 to the late ReverendF.J. and Eva Lee Sr. He was a lifelong resident of Cleveland and was a member of North Cleveland Church of God. Flavius was a graduate of Bradley Central High School. After High School,...

Obituary David Robert Hamill, 67, a resident of Ooltewah, TN passed away on July 1, 2014. He was born on October 13, 1946 to the late Donald Robert and Edna V. Hamill. In addition to his mother and father he is preceded in death by one sister Patricia Hamill. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife of 45...

Obituary Dylan Brook Wright, 28, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, September 18th, 2014. Dylan was born on January 20th, 1986, the son of Brook & Lori Wright. He was a member of North Cleveland Church of God. Dylan was a 2004 graduate of Bradley Central High School where he was voted by his...

Obituary Mrs. June D. Johnson, 83 of Cleveland passed away Wednesday, June 25, 2014 at her residence. She was a native and lifelong resident of Bradley County, a graduate of Bradley County High School , retired from American Uniform Company, and a member of Westwood Baptist Church. Graveside services will be Monday, June 30, 2014 at 10 a.m.in Sunset Memorial...

Obituary Sandra (Sandie) Bruce, 67, formerly of Valparaiso, IN, passed away peacefully at home on September 5, 2013 in Decatur, TN. She is survived by her husband, Ron Bruce Sr., daughter, Connie Bruce, son and daughter-in-law, Ron Bruce Jr. and Megan Bruce, granddaughter, Shawna Bruce, younger sister, Linda Zebley (Don), aunt, Barbara Linn, nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded...

Obituary Burch Ebb Maynor, 73, of Cleveland, TN passed away on September 28, 2014. He was born on December 22, 1940 to the late Burch and Lena Bell Maynor. Burch lived most of his life in this area, and also spent a number of years in Florida. He loved reading and watching college football, but above all things he loved...

Obituary Sara Elizabeth Nedeau, 36, of Harrison TN went home to be with The Lord on Saturday September 7th, 2013 after a lengthy battle with cancer. Sara was born in Lansing, MI on October 22nd, 1975 to Dale Jr. and Carolyn Munson. Sara graduated from Loma Linda Academy in Loma Linda, CA in 1994. Sara married Bryant Nedeau on July...

Obituary James Robert "Jake" Jackson, 54, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on April 16th, 2014 in Nashville, TN, succumbing to injuries sustained in an automobile accident on December 26th, 2013. Jake was born on November 27th, 1959 in Atlanta, GA. He was a graduate of Tennessee Tech in Cookeville, TN. He was employed as a mechanical engineer by...

Obituary Alma V. Crye, 86, of Cleveland, TN passed away on July 27, 2014. She was born on August 24, 1927 to the late Columbus and Mittie Dixon. She was a lifelong resident of the Cleveland area and a member of Community Hall Church for 65 years. She enjoyed flowers and making ceramic dolls, also. Above all things, however, she...

Obituary Anne Madden, 75, a longtime resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Sunday, June 29th, 2014 at Memorial Hospital. Anne was born on July 25th, 1938 in Scottsville, IL a daughter of the late Ralph and Cleo Downs. She was of the Baptist faith and a member of Clingan Ridge Baptist Church. Anne was a loving mother and grandmother...

Obituary Edward Julian Parrott, 87, passed away at his residence August 20, 2014. Edward was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur Parrott and Georgia Hightower Parrott, his wife, Shirley Parrott, one daughter, Cheryl Parrott, as well as 2 brothers and 4 sisters. He is survived by two sisters, Florence Duckett and Sally Harkey, several nieces and nephews, and his...

Obituary Dorothy (Dottie) Casson, 92, passed away Monday, July 7, 2014 in a local nursing home. Before Dottie’s battle with Alzheimer’s she was an active member of Broad Street United Methodist Church, the Fealty Sunday School Class and Lunch Bunch. She was also active in Gamma Beta Psi Sorority. Dottie is survived by her son, Flavis Casson, Jr. and his...

Obituary Harvey James Wipperman, age 86, passed away at Bradley Heath Care September 3, 2015. He was born in Hammond, IN to the late Fred and Mable Wipperman. Harvey grew up and built a life for his family in Michigan City, IN until he retired to Tennessee. He was with State Farm for 38 years, 18 years as an adjuster...