Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Bobby Dowdy
Aug 20, 2024
Bobby Edward Dowdy (Hammer)
10/13/58 -- 08/20/24
Bobby passed away on 08/20/2024. He was a resident of Cleveland TN.
He was proceeded in death by his parents George Edward Dowdy and Doris Jane Dowdy, and his sister Sharon Kay Dowdy Randolph. Left to cherish his memory is his ex-wife Brenda Dill Dowdy Cooke, his brothers Randy (Tammy) Dowdy, Tony...
Charles Jones,Sr.
Aug 20, 2024
Charles Jones 80, of Chattanooga, TN, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 in the hospital surrounded by family. Charles was born in Chattanooga, TN on May 26, 1944, to the late Will and Mary Ella Jones.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers: Sam Waller and Phillip Jones; sisters: Mae W. Harden and Christine C. Moore.
He leaves...
Michael Rogers
Aug 20, 2024
Michael Eugene Rogers Sr., 65, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at his home in Cleveland surrounded by his family and friends. Mike was born on May 17, 1959 in Cleveland, TN, to the late A.J. Rogers, and Shirley McCracken Maddux. He attended Bradley Central High School. Mike was a truck driver, diesel mechanic, and shop foreman for over...
Grady Thomas
Aug 20, 2024
Grady Wendell Thomas, age 95, of East Ridge passed away at Emory Ridge Memory Care, located near the home of his son in Powell, Tennessee. He was born in 1928 on Sand Mountain in De Kalb County, Alabama to Eldridge C. Thomas and Ruby Wilson Thomas. As the oldest of five children and growing up on a farm during the...
Michael Green
Aug 19, 2024
Michael R. Green, 38, of Knoxville, passed away on August 19, 2024. He was born on August 21, 1985 in Ashland, Ohio to Kenneth Green and Debbie King. Michael enjoyed hobbies such as, writing music, writing poetry, cooking and playing guitar. He also loved animals.
He is survived by his parents, Kenneth Green and Debbie King; sister, Kristen Sears; brother, Benjamin...
Ernest Miller
Aug 19, 2024
Ernest Miller, Jr 74, passed away August 19, 2024, in Mc Donald, TN. Born September 13, 1949, son of the late Ernest Miller, Sr. and Lucille Ada (Harkins) Miller.
Left to cherish shared happy memories are his Wife, Sharon Miller; two sons, Kris (Angie) Miller and Kevin (Jessica) Miller; as well as two stepchildren, Shawnna (Frank) Evans and Brandon (Lacy) Petry.
Ernest...
James Edward Boone, Jr.
Aug 19, 2024
James Edward Boone, Jr., passed away Monday, August 19, 2024 peacefully in his home surrounded by family. James was born in Poughkeepsie, New York on June 22, 1948 to Gladys E. Mallory and James E. Boone.
James served in the United States Army. He was injured during battle and received the Purple Heart for his service.
James was an accomplished musician to...
William Stoner,Jr.
Aug 19, 2024
William Harrison Stoner, Jr. "Billy", of Lookout Mountain, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2024. Billy was born on September 22, 1944, in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Billy was a lifelong musician and singer, starting as a member of the Chattanooga Boys Choir. In 1970's, he was at the forefront of the Austin, Texas progressive country music scene with his band "Plum...
Nina Bigham
Aug 18, 2024
Nina Evon Bigham 68, passed away Sunday August 18th. She was a longtime resident of Cleveland Tn. and had retired from Peyton's S.E. She was preceded in death by her mother, Shirley Gibson, brother Michael Ellis, and sister Peggy Bethel.
She is survived by her significant other Steven Kincaid; her daughter Estella Moore; her son Mitchell Bigham; her...
Patty Kay Scott
Aug 18, 2024
Patty Kay Scott, 66, passed away August 18, 2024, at her home. Born December 19, 1957, to the late James Neal Farris and Emma Francis Parham Farris, she was a lifelong resident of Bradley County.
Patty Kay, as lovingly known to her family and friends, was an amazing cook and hostess. With her infectious laugh and welcoming nature, she opened her...
Ronnie Crowder
Aug 18, 2024
Ronnie Ray Crowder Jr., 55, of Cleveland, TN passed away on August 18, 2024. He was born on February 13, 1969 in Chattanooga, TN to the late Ronnie Ray Crowder Sr. and Barbara McDaniel. Ronnie enjoyed fishing, dealing with scrap metal, hanging out with his friends, and most of all spending quality time with his grandchildren.
Along with his parents,...
Jimmy Watts
Aug 18, 2024
Jimmy Watts, 82, passed away peacefully at his residence on August 18, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.
Jimmy was a passionate drag racing enthusiast and spent much of his life pursuing his love for the sport. He was a devoted family man, and his warmth and spirit touched all who knew him.
He is preceded...
Barbara Stepp
Aug 17, 2024
Barbara Annn Thatch Stepp, 86, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 17, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on November 21, 1937 in Cleveland, TN a daughter of the late Glen & Ida Mae Kaylor. She enjoyed playing cards and a Tea Party, but most of all enjoyed spending...
Edie Bragan
Aug 16, 2024
Edie Annie (Hall) Bragan, aged 80, passed away peacefully on August 16th, 2024, at Life Care Center of Cleveland, Tennessee. She was born on May 22nd, 1944, in Lewiston, Maine, to Charles M. Hall and Elsie Pinkham Hall.
She married her childhood sweetheart, Jeris Bragan on April 8th, 1989, and they shared a sweet and special closeness and love until he...
Deborah King
Aug 16, 2024
Deborah Sue (Baskette) King
May 22, 1952 - August 16, 2024
Debby was born and raised in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
She is proceeded in death by her parents, James Ivan and Margie Marie Baskette; her sister, Victoria Jean Baskette and her brother, James Michael Baskette.
She is survived by her brother, David Baskette (Carole); her niece, Jennifer Bonine (Johnny); her niece Victoria Fassnacht (David Todd);...
Iva Schmitt
Aug 15, 2024
Iva "Lisa" Angelisa Schmitt, 72, of Cleveland, TN passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2024. She was born on October 20, 1951 in Fulton, MS with a quick move to Chattanooga, TN where she pursued a legacy in music and teaching with a masters in piano from MTSU. She was famous for her cooking, singing, style, and strong determination. After...
Mary Jane Pierce
Aug 15, 2024
Mary Jane Pierce, 68, born on November 1, 1955, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on August 15, 2024. She lived a full and vibrant life, always finding joy in staying busy and active. Mary Jane was incredibly proud of her family, cherishing her role as a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her love and dedication to her...
Stephen Gilliam
Aug 15, 2024
**Stephen Gilliam, 56**
Stephen Gilliam, a man defined by his passion for the open road and his unwavering devotion to his family, passed away on August 15, 2024, in Chattanooga, TN. At 56, Stephen lived life with the spirit of a true biker, embracing every mile on his motorcycle with joy and freedom. His love for riding and attending motorcycle rallies...
Jerry Elrod
Aug 15, 2024
Jerry Ray Elrod took his Heavenly flight to meet his Lord and Savior on August 15, 2024 . He was born on February 15 , 1946 . He was a member of Galilee Baptist Church. He enjoyed wood working and talking on a CB radio by is handle Rabbit man. He loved Jesus and would stop and talk to strangers...
Lynn Casson
Aug 15, 2024
Mary Lynn Farley Casson (born June 4, 1941) died on August 15, 2024, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, following a short illness. Lynn was born in Maryville, Tennessee, and lived briefly during her childhood in Vancouver, British Columbia, before returning to East Tennessee in the mid-1940s. Her fondest memories - from childhood through adulthood - were of Fort Loudon Lake, where her...
