Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries

Obituary Evelyn Ware Jaynes, 67 years old, went to be with her Savior on Tuesday, May 14, 2013. She is survived by her two daughters, Cathy (and Bappa) Mukherji of Nashville and Jennifer (and DeWayne) Merritt of Chattanooga; Sister Bee Willingham, Hendersonville, TN, and two brothers, Bud Ware, Sheffield, AL and Ed Ware, Boones Mill, VA; grandchildren Anjali, Evan, Serena,...

Obituary Linda Gail Brooks, 59, a resident of Decatur, TN passed away on Sunday morning, February 17, 2013 in a Knoxville hospital. Linda was a lifelong resident of the Athens area born on October 26, 1952 a daughter of the later Robert and Hazel Thurman. She was of the Baptist faith and a member of the Union Grove Baptist Church...

Obituary George Clifford Hughes, 74, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Sunday night, August 26, 2012 in a Chattanooga health care facility. George was born in Lafollette, TN on June 28, 1938 a son of the late Jake and Maggie Hughes. George was of the Baptist faith and a member of Elkmont Baptist Church. His hobbies include hunting,...

Obituary Josephine “Josie” Garcia Fanning, 46, of Lebanon, TN passed away on Saturday April 6, 2013 at her home. She was born on December 12, 1966 to Romeo and Isabel Fernandez in Palawan, Philippines. She was known for her love of music and enjoyed singing and dancing. In addition to this, she loved to cook. Josie was always happy and...

Obituary Patricia B. Martin, 84, of Signal Mtn., TN passed away on Friday October 11th, 2013 after a long illness. She is preceded in death by her husband Robert F. Martin. Survivors include her daughter Laurie L. Stephens, her son Scott F. Martin both of Signal Mtn., TN, four grandchildren, one great granddaughter, several brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews and other...

Obituary Dotty Wayne Carvin Wilson, 53, long time resident of Birchwood, Tennessee passed away Thursday, April 26th, 2012 at a local health care facility. Dotty was born in Athens, Tennessee on December 22, 1958 to the late R.H. and Dana Lee Womac Carvin. She is also preceded in death by one brother Ralph Ed Wilson. She is survived by her...

Obituary Allan Lee Vierra, 63, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away Friday morning, June 7th, 2013 at Skyridge Medical Center. Allan was born in Hayward, CA on November 26th, 1949 a son of the late Lloyd & Jewell Vierra. He worked for many years as an auto mechanic. He was a veteren of the United States Army. He is...

Obituary Ronald "Ron" William Rogers, 66, passed away at his home on Monday January 14th. He was born on June 2, 1946 to the late Joseph and Rena Rogers. Ron was a resident of Cleveland for the past 50 years, coming from Apison, TN. He was a man of great integrity. The golden rule was his motto to live by....

Obituary Emenike Pius, 53, a reisdent of Nigeria passed away in Cleveland on January 18m 2013 while here on a Mission trip from his homeland. Emenike was born on October 1, 1959. His body will be returned back to Nigeria for funeral services there. You can share a memory of Emenike and/or your personal condolences with his family by visiting...

Obituary Jerry Mitchell McGill, 65, a resident of Chattanooga, TN passed away on Thursday night May 30th, 2013. Jerry was born in Fort Oglethorpe GA on August 28th, 1947 a son of the late J. W. and Bobbie McGill. He is survived by one brother Ricky McGill of Chickamauga GA . The family will hold a private memorial gathering at...

Obituary  Betty June Young, 74, a resident of Cleveland left her earthly home here in Cleveland on Friday morning, August 31, 2012 and joined her Lord and Savior in her Heavenly home. Betty was born in Maryville, TN on August 24, 1938 a daughter of the late Perry and Mary Blair. She spent the first part of her life in...

Obituary Service Details Mary J. Shroth Born - January 28th, 1959 Died - February 15th, 2014 The family will hold a private memorial service at a later date.

Obituary Don Zimmerman, 68, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Tuesday night, July 30th, 2013 at his home. Born in Binghamton, New York on November 19, 1944 is preceded in death by his parents Cecil and Mary Zimmerman. Don is survived by his loving wife Margaret, four children Keith, Kimberly, Kristian and Don, two siblings Carl Zimmerman and...

Obituary Dennis Calvin Sipe, 66, a lifelong resident of Cleveland passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Thursday afternoon, January 10, 2013. Dennis was born on August 27, 1946 a son of the late Otis and Arietta Sipe. Dennis was of the Baptist faith and a member of the Macedonia Baptist Church in which he was...

Obituary Nathan Brent Free, 32, a resident of Chattanooga passed away at his residence on Friday, December 14, 2012. Nathan was born November 11, 1980 in Cleveland, MS a son of Walter Sr. and Robbie Free. A native of Mississippi had moved to make Chattanooga his home about ten years ago. He was of the Church of God faith. Nathan...

Obituary Larry Dean Ferguson, 62, of Dayton, TN passed away suddenly on Sunday March 31st at a Dayton healthcare facility. Larry was born on December 25, 1950 to the late Jack and Rose Marie Ferguson. He was long time resident of Dayton, TN and a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving in the Vietnam War. One thing Larry will be...

Obituary Joshua Corey McBryar, 35, a resident of East Ridge, TN passed away on Friday evening, February 22nd, 2013 at his home. Josh was a lifelong resident of the area being born in Chattanooga on April 5, 1977 to parents Gordon and Jenny McBryar. He was of the Christian faith and attended Ooltewah United Methodist Church. Josh graduated from Chattanooga...

Obituary Kenneth Douglas Owens, 66, a resident of Chattanooga passed away on Sunday, May 6, 2012. He is the son of the late Robert Lee Owens and Willie Lee Roberts. Kenneth was a native of Chattanooga, living there his entire life. He was a contract draftsman by trade for many years. Kenneth drafted for a number of companies nationwide throughout...

Obituary Dirse Rogers, 74, a resident of Clevleand, TN passed away on Wednesday morning May 8th, 2013 in a local health care facility. He was born on April 7, 1939. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He is preceded in death by his wife Nellie Sue Rogers. He is survived by several nieces, nephews, numerous extended family...

Obituary C. L. Shelton, 76, a resident of Ringgold, GA passed away on Thursday, March 14th, 2013 in a Chattanooga health care facility. He was born in Lenoir City, TN on September 1, 1935 a son of the late Frank and Mattie Shelton. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife Anna Louise Shelton and...