Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries

Obituary Judy Ann Caylor, 66, a resident of Cleveland passed away on Monday December 19, 2011 in a Chattanooga Hospital. Judy was a lifelong resident of Cleveland and of the Baptist faith. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Judy was a daughter of the late Luke and Geneva Caylor and is also preceded in death by two...

Obituary  Elena Virao, born 11-2-04 went home to be the Lord on June 24, 2012. She attended Griffith Elementary School, a precious little girl and was loved by all who knew her. She is preceded in death by her grandmother Elena Pavon Gomez, grandfather Werner Roskje, and aunt Anna Marie Machado. She is survived by her mother Melissa (Jose Cruz...

Obituary Bobby Joe "B.J." Dale, 76 a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Wednesday morning, February 12th, 2014 at his home surrounded by his family. B.J. was born in Turtle Town, TN on April 6th, 1937 a son of the late Clyde Thomas and Bonnie Dale. He was of the Seventh-Day Adventist faith. B.J. has made Cleveland his home...

Obituary Beverly Kay Ham, 52, a resident of Benton, TN passed away at a local healthcare facility on September 12, 2012. She is the daughter of Kenneth and Sevilla Hawkins. Beverly has spent the last nine years in Benton, where she moved to from Etowah. She was of the Baptist faith and a member of Old Ocoee Baptist Church. Beverly...

Obituary Nicholas Caden Jones, 22 month old son on Marcus and Cassie Jones of Cleveland became a heavenly angel on Tuesday, March 13, 2012. Little Nicholas was loving to all those he came in contact with, loved being outdoors, and was the very image of perfection in every way. Nicholas is preceded in death by one Uncle Nicholas Michael Jones....

Obituary H. L. “Larry” Smith, 88, a resident of Cleveland passed away on Thursday January 5, 2012 in a local hospital. Larry was born on November 16, 1923 in Glasgow, Scotland to the late Harry-Walter and Olive-Virginia Smith. Larry has been a resident of this area for approximately 62 years. He is a member of Temple Baptist Church. Larry accomplished...

Obituary Gerald was born June 9, 1939, near Jefferson, TX, and died on October 2nd, 2013 in TN. He is survived by his wife Vivian and his children Guy and Gaye and step-children Pamela Parker, Gary Howe, Don Howe, and Ross Howe and, grand-children Jason Parker, Amanda Bartlett, Nicolas Howe, Victoria Howe, Jacqueline Howe, Miranda Howe, Garrett Howe, and Paul...

Obituary William Thomas Ramsey Jr., 61 a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Friday, February 14th, 2014 at his home. He was born in Cleveland, TN on October 4th, 1952 a son of the late William Thomas Ramsey Sr. and Lillie Ramsey. He loved fishing playing cards, NASCAR, and watching Westerns. He leaves behind to cherish his memory...

Obituary Betty K. Lemons, 85, a resident of Cleveland passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2012 at Skyridge Medical Center.  Betty worked for a number of years as a switch board operator at South Centrral Bell Company, and after retiring was a the PBX operator at Bradley Memorial Hospital for over 18 years before her recent retirement. Per Betty's request...

Obituary .   Judith Faye Hysinger “Judy” Harper, 72, a lifelong resident of Cleveland passed away on Wednesday September 28, 2011 in a Chattanooga health care facility. Judy was the daughter of the late Marion Hysinger and Bonnie Murray Hysinger. She is also preceded by one brother Jimmy Hysinger. Judy was a member of the New Prospect Cumberland Presbyterian Church. She...

Obituary John J. “Fuzz” Crumley, 72, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Tuesday morning, December 31st, 2013 at his home. Fuzz was born here on June 1, 1941 a son of the late John Henry & Jessie Crumley. He was of the Baptist faith and worked for many years until his retirement as a Security Guard for...

Obituary Perry “Vernon” Renner, 74, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN joined his Lord and Savior in his Heavenly home suddenly on Sunday, December 22nd, 2013. Vernon was born in Greenville, TN on November 1st, 1939 a son of the late Marvin and Edna Renner. His family moved to this area when Vernon was a small child. Vernon attended the...

Obituary Patricia Gail Hutchison, 64, a resident of Riceville, TN passed away on Tuesday, September 18, 2012 in a Sweetwater, TN hospital. Patricia was born in Fayetteville, TN on November 12, 1947 a daughter of the late Harold Sr. and Jessie Aline George. Patricia was of the Christian faith. In addition to her parents, Patricia is preceded in death by...

Obituary Craig Warren Kindervater, 57 of Chattanooga, TN passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2013 at his home. Craig was born on February 17, 1956 to Gladys Duvall „Tibby“ Kindervater and Julius „Jake“ Kindervater in Fort Pierce, FL. He resided in Elizabethtown, KY surrounded by a large extended family before moving to Chattanooga in 1971. He graduated from Central High...

Obituary Jealene U. Shelton, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at a local hospital. She was the daughter of the late Vernon and Dollie Umphlett. Jealene had been a resident of Cleveland for more than 50 years. She retired from her occupation at Bell South after 29 years of service. She was also a...

Obituary Linda Bruce Sprague, 75, was called home on Sunday, Nov. 17, to join her beloved husband Johnny in heaven. She was a cherished mother, grandmother, aunt, sister-in-law and friend. She had remarkable compassion and generosity and a vibrant personality and keen sense of humor. In her caring nature she was an avid cook who enjoyed providing a good meal...

Obituary James Wade Collier Sr., 66 a resident of Dayton, TN passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2012 at Rhea Medical Center. James was born in Edison, GA on October 12, 1945 a son of the late Henry & Ellie Collier. James spent the majority of his life in the Clay County Georgia area and relocated to Dayton TN approximately...

Obituary Kathy Lynn McCullough, 48, a resident of Chattanooga passed away on Tuesday, June 26, 2012. Kathy a lifelong resident of Chattanooga was born in East Ridge, TN on June 10, 1964 a daughter of the late Aubrey Donald McCullough. Kathy leaves behind to cherish her memory a companion Mike Johnson, her mother Martha McCullough of Ooltewah, TN, one son...

Obituary Joshua Anthony Blackwell, 29, a resident of Cleveland passed away Saturday Aug. 20, 2011 in a Chattanooga hospital. Joshua was a 1999 graduate of Bradley Central High School. He was an avid fisherman and loving father that took great joy in caring for his son Hunter. He is preceded in death by one brother Shane Blackwell, grandparents, Kenneth Stamey,...

Obituary  Yolanda Alice Hixon, 54, a resident of Cleveland passed away on Monday December 19, 2011 in a Chattanooga Hospital. Yolanda was born in Portsmouth, OH on May 18, 1957. Yolanda and her husband moved to Cleveland 15 years ago from Maryland. She was a member of the First Baptist Church. Yolanda was an avid reader, a gifted interior decorator,...