Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries

Obituary James Jonthan “J.J.” Leroy, 24, a resident of Decatur, TN passed away on Tuesday, January 22nd, 2013 at his home. J. J. was born in Chattanooga, TN on November 17, 1988 a son of the late Ronnie White. He was of the Baptist faith. J. J. leaves behind to cherish his memory his mother Sarah Leroy also of Decatur,...

Obituary DTC Charles Fred Johnson Jr, of Kissimmee, FL, passed away on Monday December 31, 2012 at a healthcare facility in Chattanooga, TN. He was the son of the late Charles and Anna Johnson and a resident of Kissimmee for 37 years. He was of the Baptist faith. Charles was a veteran of the US Navy serving as a dental...

Obituary Lilah T Combs, 68, of Rossville, GA passed away on March 25, 2014. She is survived by her two daughters: Beverly Gipson and Starrlyn Taylor, four grandchildren: Tori Strickland, Jonathan Gipson, Blake Gipson, and John Taylor, and one great grandson Joshua Turner. No public services at this time. No Public Services at this time.

Obituary Joan Marie Best, 61, a resident of Athens, TN passed away on Wednesday morning December 26, 2012 at her residence. Joan was born on March 15, 1951 in Stevens Point, WI a daughter of the late Keith and Ann McIntyre. Joan had been a resident of Athens for the past ten years having moved there from Florida. She was...

Obituary Deborah Jo “Debbie” Longwith, 57, a resident of Cleveland passed away on Monday night May 21, 2012. Debbie was born in Oakridge, TN on January 24, 1955 a daughter of the late Joe Boon Tallent. During Debbie’s childhood the Tallent family moved to Sweetwater, TN where she lived until approximately thirty five years ago when she made Cleveland her...

Obituary Mary Agnes “Granny” Clark, 92, a current resident of Rossville, GA went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday morning, June 27th, 2014 surrounded by her family. Granny was born on July 5th, 1921 in Tullahoma, TN a daughter of the late Hermon and Alice Grant. She was of the Baptist faith. Granny loved working in her...

Obituary Lorene J. Inslee, 76, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Friday morning, December 27th, 2013 at her with her loving husband by her side. Lorene was born in San Jose, CA on August 17th, 1937 a daughter of late Cirl and France Ribsi. She was of Catholic faith and a member of St. Therese of Lisieux Catholic...

Obituary Dorothy B. “Dottie” Horton, 87, a resident of Athens, TN passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday night, January 31st in an Athens Health Care facility. Dottie was born on June 16, 1925 in Chesterfield, SC a daughter of the late Carl and Beulah Burris. Dottie had made the Cleveland and Athens area her home for...

Obituary Mary Irene McClure passed away on Thursday May 23, 2013. She was born on October 7, 1937 in Elwood, Indiana. Mary loved working with flowers and bird watching. Above all of these, she will forever be remembered as a loving mother, sister, and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Valynda Kim Presley of Cleveland, mother and...

Obituary Scott Hunt, 46, a resident of Cleveland, TN and formerly of Sweetwater, TN passed away on Monday, May 6th, 2013. Scott was born on May 28th a son of the late Bill Hunt. Scott was a member of the Candies Creek Baptist Church. His fun loving and great sense of humor made Scott a person who was loved by...

Obituary Dixie Lee Pittman, 56, a resident of McDonald, TN passed away on Tuesday January 15th, 2013 in a Chattanooga health care facility. Dixie was born in Jamestown, TN on July 8th, 1956 a daughter of the late Thomas and Lectia Stewart. Dixie is survived by one daughter Melinda Czerny. The family is planning a private memorial. You are encouraged...

Obituary Mary Sue Trewhitt, 82, a resident of Rossville, GA passed away on Friday March1st, 2013 in a Fort Oglethorpe health care facility. Mary was born on August 31, 1930 in Birchwood, TN a daughter of the late Charles and Lena Leamon. She is survived by two children Sandra Trewhitt of Rossville, GA and Danny Trewhitt of Chattanooga, TN. Mary...

Obituary R. Ray Morgan, 57, of Ocoee, TN passed away on Sunday August 18, 2013. He was born on January 15, 1956 to the late Clinton and Annie Morgan. Ray was a very quiet and gentle soul. He enjoyed fishing and loved to watch television. In addition to his mother and father he is preceded in death by one brother,...

Obituary  Cora Ann Lenderman, 64, of Cleveland passed away on Sunday May 13, 2012 in a Chattanooga hospital. Cora was born on January 13, 1948 in Athens, TN a daughter of the late Raymond and Daisy Minnis. She has been a resident of the Cleveland area for over thirty years. Cora was of the Baptist faith and a member of...

Obituary Shirley Lee McKheean, 54, a lifelong resident of Athens, TN passed away on Thursday February 21st, 2013. Shirley is preceded in death her parents Harley & Rosa Hill. She is survived by one daughter Shirley L. South and one son Robbie McKheean and wife Gia, six grandchildren, one sister Donna Hill, two brothers Harley Jr. Hill and Jay Hill,...

Obituary Edward Robert Barton, 75, a resident of Ocoee TN passed away at his home on Saturday morning, February 16th, 2013. Edward was born in North Arlington, NJ on January 28, 1938 a son of the late George and Helen Barton. Edward had lived the majority of his life in the New Jersey area until relocating to Ocoee TN approximately...

Obituary Azalee Dupree Nope, 91, a resident of Cleveland went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday night, January 2nd, 2013 from a local health care facility. Azalee was born March 27, 1921 in Morgan City, LA a daughter of the late Elec & Katherine Dupree. She married John R. Nope Sr. on March 17, 1941. Azalee...

Obituary Bobby Edward Hurst, 71, a resident of Cleveland passed away on Friday morning, February 15, 2013 at his home. Bobby was born in Maryville, TN on September 13, 1941a son of the late Clell and Minnie Hurst. Bobby a native of Maryville has made Cleveland his home for the past fifteen plus years. He was of the Baptist faith....

Obituary James Gilbert Collins, 94, a resident of Birchwood TN passed away on June 3rd, 2013 in a local hospital. James was a veteran of the United States Army having served his county during World War II. He is preceded in hdeath by his parents and his wife. He leaves behind to cherish his memory two daughters and several grandchildren,...

Obituary James Cross, 76, a resident of Charleston, TN passed away in Hixson, TN on Tuesday, May 21st, 2013 at a local hospital. James was born in Johnson City, TN on April, 23rd, 1937 a son of the late William & Frances Cross. He was of the Baptist faith and attended North Cleveland Baptist Church. He worked locally for many...