Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries

Obituary Daniel Sheehan, 78, a resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away Sunday October 4, 2015. He was the son of the late Olive Sheehan of Mt. Pleasant, Ohio. He is survived by his wife of 54 years Faye Griffith Sheehan; his children Byron Sheehan (Tara) of Lawrenceville, GA, Eric Sheehan (Annette) of Senoia, GA and Kim Sheehan Hooper (Mark) of...

Obituary Martha Ann Henry, 57, a lifelong resident of Ten Mile, TN passed away on Saturday, April 28, in an Athens hospital. Martha was born on February 16, 1955 in Clewiston, FL a daughter of the late William and Della Mae Henry. Martha attended the Ten Mile Holiness Church. In addition to her parents Martha was also preceded in death...

Obituary Meredith “Breann” Murray Tolley, 33, a resident of Cleveland passed away on Friday, May 4, 2012 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Breann was on April 29, 1979 a daughter of the late Garland Murray. She has lived briefly in Memphis and also South Pittsburg but returned to this area where she was born and raised in 2007....

Obituary Joyce Withrow Murphy 69, a resident of Cleveland passed away Saturday September 12, 2015 at a local hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents Lester L. Dud and Beulah Withrow and five half brothers: Bob, Pat Charlie, Orvil, and Bill. She is survived by her husband James Murphy, one son Michael Dixon, daughter-in-law Connie Dixon, four grandchildren:...

Obituary Alice Yvonne Mashburn, age 81, passed away Thursday, September 10, 2015 at home. Alice was born August 14, 1934 in Anniston, AL to the late Roy C. Jones and the former Mary E. Marible. She was a hard worker and a good cook. Alice enjoyed fishing, shopping, golf, bowling, reading, and going to antique stores. Along with her parents,...

Obituary Phyllis Cheeks, 60, a resident of Dayton, TN passed away on Friday, September 18th, 2015. She was a daughter of the late Stanley & Nellie Kantor. Phyllis was a member of the Vine and Branches Foursquare Church in Dayton. She enjoyed being with her friends and family and cooking for them. In addition to her parents, she is preceded...

Obituary   She was the daughter of the late Richard Paul Richardson and Nellie Malone Richardson. She moved to California in 1953 working and retiring from Northrop Aircraft, then returning to Cleveland in 1996. In addition to her father and mother, she is preceded in death by her husband Ralph Dolan, brothers: Sterling, James and Tommy Richardson and sister Betty Richardson...

Obituary Joan Hall May of Cleveland, passed away at her home on September 12, 2015. She was owner of J. May Antiques. She was a member of First United Methodist Church where she was an active member of Mae Dooley Circle. She was preceded in death by parents, Mattie Tedford Hall and Merle Alexander Hall; son, Jimmy May, Jr. She...

Obituary William Ronald “Ronnie” DeLay, 56, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Monday, August 12th, 2013 in a local hospital. Ronnie was born on December 5th, 1956 a son of the late James Kenneth DeLay. He was of the Church of God Faith. Ronnie worked as a truck driver for many years. He loved his family dearly...

Obituary Elmer Hot Shot Burns, 86, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away peacefully on Tuesday September 22nd, 2015 in a local healthcare facility. Elmer had numerous hobbies including riding bicycles, traveling, and bartering; however, he was most known for being a talker and was friendly to everyone he ever met. He is preceded in death by his parents,...

Obituary Hilda Mary Berkshire Connolly, 82, a resident of Cleveland passed away in her sleep on Thursday, March 22, 2012. Hilda was born in Newfoundland, Canada on December 9, 1929 a daughter of the late Alfred and Ida Berkshire. Hilda had been a resident of Cleveland since 1953. She loved life, enjoyed reading her Bible and was a loving wife...

Obituary  Brent Larson Bivens, 63, a resident of Cleveland passed away on Monday April 16, 2012. Brent, a lifelong resident of Cleveland was born on August 5, 1948. He worked for many years at Cooke Manufacturing Company. Brent is preceded in death by his father Dewey Bivens. Brent is survived by his mother Hannah Carlee Biven of Cleveland, two brothers...

Obituary  Dave Joe Long, 73, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Tuesday, April 17, 2012 in a Chattanooga hospital. Dave was born in Los Angeles, CA on January 13, 1939 a son of the late Earl and Viola Long. Dave was enlisted and served his country in the United States Air Force and received an Honorable Discharge in...

Obituary Lee James Smith, 89, a resident of Charleston, TN passed away at his home on Monday March 17, 2014 surrounded by his family. He was born on June 18, 1924 to the late Harris and Leola Smith. Lee was a lifelong resident of this area and a WWII Veteran with the US Army. He was a member of Boanerges...

Obituary Thomas Paul Royce Birth - January 12th, 1951 - Eau Claire, WI Death - March 20th, 2014 - Dayton, TN The family will hold a private memorial service at a later time.

Obituary . Henry Allen Irwin Jr. Birth - October 4th, 1955 Fort Woth, TX Death - March 20th, 2014 Summerville, GA Service Details 3:00 PM Sunday, March 23rd, 2014 Revelate Church 499 Jep Wheeler Road Woodstock, GA

Obituary Shirley A. Rieger, 78, of Cleveland, TN passed away on March 11, 2014 at Life Care Center of Cleveland. Shirley was born on July 29th, 1935 in Youngstown, OH a daughter of the late Gordon L. and Gladys Rieger. Shirley lived for 20 years in Florida and later moved to Cleveland, TN in 2001. While living in Florida she...

Obituary Service Details Frank G. McKelvie Birth - September 30th, 1941 Death - February 5th, 2014 The family will hold a private memorial service at a later date.

Obituary Lequesia Danyale Uddyback, 39, of Cleveland, Tennessee, entered eternal rest on January 20, 2014. Lequesia was born on December 28, 1974 to Johnnie and Ida Quarterman at Fort Stewart Army Hospital, Fort Stewart, Georgia. She received an Associate’s Degree from Valdosta State University. She earned both her Bachelors of Science and her Masters of Education in Educational Leadership from...

Obituary Alva Jean Gates, 78, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday night, January 23rd, 2014 in a local hospital surrounded by her family. Alva was born here on December 8th, 1935 a daughter of the late Earl and Genoa Barrett. She was of the Baptist faith and a member of...