Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries

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Obituary Alleyne Leffew, 64, of Cleveland passed away on Monday October 28th, 2013 at her home. Alleyne was a daughter of the late Henry A. Phillips and Edith M. Holegate Phillips. She was a dedicated and loving homemaker that enjoyed taking care of her family. In addition to her parents Alleyne is also preceded in death by her husband Roscoe...

Obituary Geraldine “Jerri” Overby Cox, 75, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Friday morning, December 6th, 2013. Jerri was born on September 20th, 1938 a daughter of the late Tim and Ruby Overby. She was of the Christian faith. Jerri enjoyed gardening and was a loving and devoted homemaker working along the side of her late husband....

Obituary Service Details The family will hold a memorial gathering on Thursday. December 5th, 2013 at 7:00 PM Joseph Daniel Burton Born - January 3rd, 1956 - Sale Creek, TN Died - November 29th, 2013 - Dayton, TN

Obituary Harold Steven Rutledge, 58, a long time resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Sunday, October 27th, 2013 in a local health care facility. Harold was born in Cleveland, Ohio on July 1st, 1955 a son of the late Thomas Eldridge Rutledge. He moved to Tennessee with his family as a young child. Harold graduated from Bradley Central High...

Obituary James Arthur DeFur, 65 a lifelong resident of McDonald, TN passed away on Friday November 29th, 2013 in the VA hospital in Nashville, TN. James was born on June 23rd, 1948 a son of the late George DeFur. He was an honorably discharged veteran of the United States Army after faithfully serving his country during the Vietnam era. In...

Obituary Service Details There will be no public services or visitation at this time. Born - May 18th, 1936 Kansas City, Missouri Died - October 29th, 2013 Sweetwater, Tennessee

Obituary Wayne J. Goodwill, 82, a longtime resident of Cleveland, TN went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Sunday morning, November 3rd, 2013. Wayne was born in Union City, PA on February 12th, 1931 a son of the late Carl William and Gertrude Louise Goodwill. Wayne lived in North East, PA until relocating his family to Cleveland in...

Obituary Felicia Dawn Branam, 46, a lifelong resident of the Polk County area passed away on Monday night, December 2nd, 2013 in a Chattanooga hospital. Felicia was born in Cleveland, TN on June 25th, 1967 a daughter of the Randall Clarence Branam. She was of the Christian faith. Felicia was a stay at home mother who enjoyed crafters, water sports...

Obituary Andy Lee Eslinger, 84, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Monday, August 12th, 2013 in a local hospital. Andy was born in Cleveland on November 18th, 1928 a son of the late John William and Cassie Mary Marler Eslinger. He was of the Christian faith and attended the Shenandoah Baptist Church. Andy was an honorably discharged...

Obituary Julia Oneida Howard passed away on August 11th, 2013. She is preceded in death by her parents, John Daniel and Farrel Lora Ratcliff Howard, infant Brother and Sister John Daniel and Jennie Lou Howard, a very special and loving brother Jack LaBraun Howard and one nephew Brian Wesley Howard. She is survived by two sisters, Joyce Mary Howard and...

Obituary Don Ray Kaylor, 80, of Cleveland, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2013, at his home. He was a well-known businessman, barber and Realtor and developed numerous properties in the Wildwood Avenue area. He was preceded in death by his father Edward C. Kaylor and mother, Cyrene Richmond. brothers Dewey and John Kaylor, as well as other family members....

Obituary Jennie Mae Moore, 97, a resident of Old Fort, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 4. She was the oldest member of Beech Springs Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Delbert Daye Moore; her parents, William R. and Leota Suttles; and 16 brothers and sisters. Survivors include five children: Virginia Carney,...

Obituary Carrie Dale Moats, 34, a resident of Cleveland, Ohio passed away at her home on Tuesday, October 29th, 2013. Carrie was born in Cleveland, TN on July 24th, 1979. She was of the Christian faith. Carrie is preceded in death by her grandparents Elmer Moses and Clarence & Ruth Moats. Carrie leaves behind to cherish her memory one daughter...

Private Services and Burial in the Family Cemetery

Obituary Service Details The family will hold a private memorial service at a later date. Donna Alena Shelton Born - May 22nd, 1963 - Atlanta, GA Died - November 28th, 2013 - Cleveland, TN

Obituary Joan Marie Hall Cerven, 75, of Orlando, FL passed away on Sunday October 6, 2013 at the Hospice Care Center in Chattanooga, TN. She was born on May 14, 1938 to the late Charles and Marion Hall. She leaves behind to cherish her memory two daughters: Joan Williams (Richard) and Mary Cerven, one son, Jimmy Cerven (Eva), and two...

Obituary Charles Roger “Charlie” Swanner Jr., 64, a resident of Old Fort, TN went home to be with the Lord on October 11th, 2013. He is preceded in death by his father Charles R. Swanner Sr., mother Mary Whiteside Swanner, grandparents and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. He is survived by his wife Angelia Swanner, sister Janice Ford, niece Brandy...

Obituary Martha Jane Travis Richardson, 77 a lifelong resident of Dayton, TN went to be with her Heavenly Father on Friday morning, November 29th, 2013 from her home surrounded by her loving family. Martha was born on July 11th, 1936 a daughter of the later Claude & Lennie Patton Travis. She was also a lifelong member of the New Bethel...

Obituary DeWayne Edward Cheek, 62, a resident of Georgetown, TN passed away on Wednesday, September 18th, 2013 at his home. DeWayne is a lifelong resident of this area. He was born in Cleveland, TN on May 24th, 1951 a son of the late J. D. & Louis Cheek. DeWayne was an honorable discharged veteran of the United States Army having...