Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries

Obituary Margaret Elizabeth Virtue Shaneyfelt, 96, a resident of Old Fort, TN passed away on Thursday morning, August 28th, 2014 at her home. Margaret was born in Lebanon, Indiana on July 20th, 1918 a daughter of the William Albert and Elizabeth Milliken Virtue. She was member of First Lutheran Church of Cleveland, TN. Margaret was an accomplished artist that enjoyed...

Obituary Jimmy W. Calaway, 39, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on October 17th, 2014 at his home. Jimmy was born on August 24th, 1975 in Fort Oglethorpe, GA. Jimmy was a painter with the local Painters Union 226 and he also owned his own painting and log home business. He was a wonderful, loving husband to his wife...

Obituary George Eugene Langford of East Brainerd died peacefully at his home on Tuesday, August 26th, 2014. He is survived by his wife Beverly Goggins Langford and one daughter Annissa Lea. There will be no service or visitation. The family wishes to thank Dr. Lindsay Crawford and staff, Bobby Westberry and the drivers of Life Guard Ambulance and the Avalon...

Obituary Souvinh Phranasith, 75, of Athens, TN passed away on September 9, 2014. He was born on March 15, 1939 in Laos. He was a highly educated, well known medical doctor in country of Laos. He is survived by his wife, Keo Phranasith; twelve children: Wathana Phranasith, Virouna Sirasomhath, Vanaraj Phranasith, Vorachit Phranasith, Melissa Rattana, Viphanthony Phranasith, Som Phranasith, Dee...

Obituary Justin D. Bradley, 23, a resident Cleveland, TN passed away on Saturday, September 20th, 2014. Justin was born in Dublin, GA on October 3rd, 1990. He was a member of the National Guard and had served his country after being deployed to Jordon. Justin loved cars, swimming, eating his mama's cooking and spending time with his family. He is...

Obituary John Edward Thomas Pierce, 24, of Cleveland, TN passed away on Thursday September 18, 2014 in a Chattanooga Hospital. He was born on September 13, 1990 to Terry and Dotty Pierce. John had been a resident of Cleveland for the past thirteen years, after moving here with his family from Laurel, MS in 2001. He was a member of...

Obituary Timothy Lee "Tim" Hayes, 55, was surrounded by his family before peacefully leaving us for a better place on Monday, October 20th, 2014. As a graduate of Tyner H.S.,1977, and long time East Brainerd resident, Tim developed a vast number of friendships. He was an accomplished contractor whose professionalism and admirable disposition kept his service in demand. A large...

Obituary Leon Conner, 85, of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, September 6, 2014. A veteran of the Army Air Corps, he was a graduate of the University of Tennessee at Knoxville, and was a decon of First Baptist Church of Cleveland since 1976. Leon is preceded in death by his parents, John Floyd Conner and Myrtle Emmaline Scheaffer Conner; brothers, Leroy,...

Obituary Roberta Belle Powell, 70, a longtime resident of Riceville, TN went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday morning, August 17th, 2014 at her home surrounded by her family. Berta was born in Charleston, TN on August 6th, 1944 a daughter of the late Sam Womac and Lillian Walker Womac Waddell. She was of the Baptist...

Obituary Linda Ruth Hickman, age 65, formally of Decatur, TN, went to be one of God's special angels on the morning of September 2, 2014. Linda died peacefully at her home in Chattanooga, TN. Linda was of Baptist faith and attended Shiloh Baptist Church, until she moved to Chattanooga, TN. She was born December 4, 1948. Linda was preceded in...

Obituary Donald L. Crabtree, 85, a resident of Cleveland passed away Friday, September 19, 2014. He was born on June 20, 1929 in Peoria Illinois. He was veteran of the Korean war. He is survived by his three children, Judy Moore, Jonathan Crabtree, Susan Medley; four siblings: June Hixon, Jack Crabtree, Carol Galbraith, and Ralph Crabtree, four grandchildren: Billy Crabtree,...

Obituary Judy Darlene Grady, 56, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on September 9th, 2014 at her home. Judy was born on October 11, 1957 a daughter of Mitchell and & Ollie Grady. A memorial gathering is planned for Thursday afternoon, September 11th, 2014 at 2:00 PM the Cleveland Post of the VFW located at 3370 North Ocoee...

Obituary Crystal Dawn Chastain, 36, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on April 29, 2014 at her home. She was born on January 18, 1978 to Michael Kaylor and Brenda Sullivan. Crystal was a very loving and kind person who will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She embraced her birth in the 1970s by loving all...

Obituary Lynn Davis Cartwright, 62, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN went to be with her Heavenly Father on Monday afternoon, October 20th, 2014. Lynn was born in Nashville, TN on October 5th, 1952 a daughter of the Cecil & Jean Davis. She was of the Baptist faith and a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church. Lynn was very gifted...

Obituary Kaylie Shyann Bankston, infant daughter of Johnny & Leah Dixson Bankston became a Heavenly Angel on Thursday, August 21st, 2014. She is preceded in death by a grandfather George Bankston. She is survived by in addition to her parents two sisters Annalyssa Dixson and Abigal Bankston, one brother Kyle Dixson, grandparents Willard R. Dixson Jr., Rosemary Harless and Mary...

Obituary Jimmy C. Toomey, 75, of Cleveland, TN and former native of Etowah, TN died on Thursday, October 23rd, 2014. Jimmy was a graduate of Etowah High, honorably discharged veteran of the United States Air Force, and a retiree of Bowater Southern. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emma & Sam and a sister Margaret. Jimmy is survived...

Obituary William “Earp” Bennett, 58, a lifelong resident of Decatur, TN passed away on Thursday night, October 9th, 2014. Earp was born on August 12th, 1956 a son of the late John & Crissie Bennett. He was lifelong machine operator in the construction industry. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by three brothers Darrell Bennett, James...

Obituary Janice Gail Hope, 62, a lifelong resident of Ooltewah, TN passed away on August 11th, 2014. She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on January 24th,1952 a daughter of the late R. L. Thompson and Doris Thompson Brooks. She was of the Baptist faith. Janice was always devoted to her family. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in...

Obituary Lawrence “Larry” Clinton Hickman, 75, of Shelbyville, TN passed away on October 20, 2014 at his home surrounded by his family. Larry was formerly of Cleveland, TN, born here on May 30, 1939 to the late Austin and Hattie (Bean) Hickman. He moved to Shelbyville in 1995 to work as a dairy farmer with his family. Larry was an...

Obituary David "Bear" Oscar Maples, 74, was born on June 23rd, 1940 and went home to be with his Lord on October 2nd, 2014 at his home in Cleveland, TN. He is preceded in death by his parents Claude and Martha Baldwin Maples. David attended Macedonia Baptist Church. His hobbies included old cars, hunting, fishing and he especially loved camping....