Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries

Obituary Mark Wayne Hodgson, 52, passed away peacefully on Tuesday evening, August 19, 2014, surrounded by his beloved family and friends, knowing and believing that the hope by which he lived is now in full sight. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Laurence Pugh and Helen Louise Pugh, and his paternal grandparents Jacob Hodgson and Edith Hodgson...

Obituary Linda Gayle Eaton, age 64 of Ten Mile, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 7, 2014 following a brief illness. She was a member of Oak Grove Methodist Church in Ten Mile, she was a floral designer with Sweetwater Flower Shop, and a supervisor with Alpha Industries for many years. Most recently she was the...

Obituary Donald Allen Hudson, 58, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Monday, June 30th 2014 at his home surrounded by his family. Allen was born on October 6th, 1955 a son of the late William Allen Hudson. Allen graduated from Tennessee Tech with a degree in journalism. He was employed with the Cleveland Daily Banner and several...

Obituary William C. Messer III (Chuck), 47, a resident of Cleveland, passed away August 23, 2014. He was born December 3, 1966 in Cleveland, TN son of the late William C. and Patricia Ann Messer. Chuck proudly served his country in the USMC. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, wife April L. Messer, three children, Emily Lynn and her...

Obituary Helen Ruef, 94, a longtime resident of Cleveland, TN went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Wednesday morning, August 27th, 2014 in a local hospital surrounded by her family. Helen was born in Huntsville, AL on August 26th, 1920 a daughter of the late Daniel & Willie Gentry. She was of the Baptist faith. Helen enjoyed life...

Obituary Service Details David Green Churm Birth - December 24th, 1949 Death - March 7th, 2014 There will no formal visitation or services at this time.

Obituary Elijah Aaron Lewis, infant son of Amy Lewis and John Tetterington became a Heavenly Angel on Saturday, March 15th, 2014. Elijah is preceded by in death by one grandmother Dian Purvis. Elijah is survived by in addition to his parents three sisters Emily Lewis, Kylie Lewis and Cassie Tetterington, grandparents Ed & Cathi Demaree, one nephew Samuel Lewis and...

Obituary Bette Ann Lewis, 78, a long time resident of Cleveland passed away on Tuesday, January 28th, 2014 in a Chattanooga hospital. Bette was born in Alabama on January 13th, 1936 a daughter of the late Winford Carl Greene and Maureen Stephenson Greene Poteet. She was of the Baptist faith. Fishing and spending time with her family was Bette's two...

Obituary Service Details Charles John Schuman Birth - July 26, 1969 Death - February 22, 2014 There will be no formal services or visitation at this time.

Obituary Alfred Lee Lawson, 84, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by loved ones, Thursday, March 20, 2014. He was a steadfast and loyal man; generous and gentle. He was a graduate of Bradley Central High School. He worked as an avionics technician for most of his life in many parts of the world. He was a hard-working Husband,...

Obituary Betty Lumpkin of Ooltewah, TN. On June 5, 2014, God took Betty Lou Stewart Lumpkin home to be His special angel. Born in Anniston, Alabama, Betty became a 52 year resident of Chattanooga along with her surviving husband of 60 years, Roy “Pete” Lumpkin, Jr. Betty attended Auburn University and received a degree from UTC in secondary education and...

Obituary Sherry Lynn Callahan, age 50, of Cleveland, TN passed away on Friday, March 7th, 2014 at her home. Sherry a lifelong resident of Cleveland was born her on May 29th, 1963 a daughter of Harold Callahan and Emma Jo Bryson Callahan. Sherry is preceded in death by her father Harold Callahan. She is survived by her mother, Emma Jo...

Obituary Shane Talmage Gentry, age 34, passed away Monday, February 17th, 2014. He was born in Chattanooga, TN on March 20th, 1979 to Ben and Jeanine Gentry. He had many interest such as motorcycling, kayaking, reading, music, videogames, paintball and playing with his children. He was a devoted father, brother and son. Shane is preceded in death by his father...

Obituary Joan Lambert, 75, a resident of Chattanooga, TN passed away on Monday January 27, 2014. She was born on July 7, 1938 to the late Paul “Curley” and Marie Kinsey. She had been a resident of Chattanooga for the past thirty three years, after previously living in Summerville, GA and Dunlap, TN. In addition to her mother and father,...

Obituary Brenda Faye Longwith, 65, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Thursday night, March 13th, 2014 in a local hospital. Brenda was born in Cleveland on July 25th, 1948 a daughter of the late Ernest and Lula Officer. She was of the Pentecostal faith. Brenda was retired from the Merck Schering Plough Company in Cleveland. She loved...

Obituary Service Details Leo Edmond Randolph Birth - July 11th, 1947 Death - February 25th, 2014 There will be no formal services at this time.

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Obituary Linda Gail Raby, 71, of Cleveland passed away peacefully at her home on Friday April 11th, 2014. She was born in Knoxville, TN then moved to Tellico Plains, TN where she grew up. She graduated from Tellico Plain High School in 1960 where she was in many clubs, she was a football cheerleader and excellent basketball player. She then...

Obituary Bonnie Ruth Bishop, 87, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Monday, April 14th, 2014 in a Chattanooga hospital. Bonnie was born on May 22nd, 1926 a daughter of the late John and Emma Harden. She was of the Christian faith. Bonnie enjoyed spending her spare time checking out the local yard sales. In addition to her...

Obituary Margaret Alene Henson, 72, a lifelong resident of Charleston, TN passed away on Thursday night, February 27th, 2014 at the home of her daughter in Decatur, TN. Margaret was born in Cleveland, TN on December 31st, 1941 a daughter of the late Ralph Smith and Flora Belle Kendrick. She was of the Baptist faith. Margaret worked for thirty five...