Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries

Obituary Richard Lamar McClure, 59, of Chattanooga, TN left his earthly home Thursday, June 5th, 2014. He was good, kind man who loved to walk and had many friends. He lived his life the way he wanted and would always offer his help. Richard was especially proud of his son, Heath, and the good family he raised. He worked at...

Obituary Raiford (Ray) Carter, age 81, of Athens passed away Friday, August 15. Born May 13, 1933 in Moultrie, GA. Preceded in death by Charlie and Mamie Garrette Carter, brothers Jesse Carter, Gene Carter, and sister Hazel Cooper. A military veteran having served during the Korean war. Known as the "mater" man selling produce from his little white truck in...

Obituary DALE C. MCALLISTER 74, short time resident of Niota, TN born 6/27/40 in Lewiston, ME. The family moved to Sarasota in 1952. Dale worked for FDOT for 30 years retiring as office engineer in 2002. He & Barbara moved to “Dreamacres” in Lincolnton, GA. He went to be with the Lord 07/27/14 surrounded by his family. He was preceded...

Obituary Kenneth “Buzzard” Rutledge, 68, a longtime resident of Cleveland passed away on Tuesday morning, July 29th, 2014 at his home surrounded by his family. Kenneth was born in Campaign, TN on November 19, 1945 a son of the late Thomas and Beatrice Rutledge. He was an honorably discharged veteran of the United States Army after faithfully serving his country....

Obituary Martha Lois Carroll, 89, of Harriman passed away Wednesday evening February 26, 2014 at her home. Lois was born July 5, 1924 in Louisville, KY, where she resided until their move to Harriman in 1988. Known for her sweet and cheerful disposition. Lois was a member of the First Baptist Church of South Harriman and a pink lady at...

Obituary Betty Sneed, 83, a resident of Cleveland passed away on Friday afternoon, January 18th, 2013 in a Chattanooga hospital. Betty was born October 4th, 1929 in Cartersville, IL a daughter of the late Dwight Smith and Elena Smith Ealy. Betty married her husband Jimmie Sneed on September 14, 1957. During their life together along with making Cleveland home they...

Obituary Thomas Jackson Beck, 63, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Friday night, November 29th, 2013 surrounded by his family. Tommy was born on December 30th, 1949 a son of the late Georgia Beck Green. He graduated Bradley Central High School and worked until his retirement as a photographer and in the photo finishing industry. Tommy was...

Obituary Thelma Dixon Kaylor Carey, 87, a lifelong resident of Cleveland passed away on Sunday morning September 30, 2012 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Thelma was born in Cleveland on September 10, 1925 a daughter of the late Columbus and Mittie Dixon. Thelma was of the Baptist faith and a member of Samples Memorial Baptist Church. Some...

Obituary          On November 6, 1920, God sent his most beautiful angel to brighten the Housley household in Soddy Daisy, Tennessee. On February 8, 2012, He decided He wanted her back, so He gently called her home. Carrie Belle Housley Johnston was surrounded by her family when she went to be with the Lord. She was preceded in death by her...

Obituary George Joseph Escarra, 85, a resident of Soddy Daisy TN passed away on Saturday night, February 23rd, 2013. He was born in Bronx, NY on November 1, 1927 a son of the Jorge and Mary Escarra. George had made Soddy Daisy his home for the past seven years. He was of the Seventh-day Adventist faith. George was retired from...

Obituary Charles D. Amerman, 61, a resident of Englewood, TN passed away at his residence on Monday, February 20, 2012. Charles was born on July 27, 1950 in Easter, PA a son of the late Wilber Amerman. Charles and his wife moved to Englewood approximately four years ago from Readington Township, NJ. He was of the Methodist faith and a...

Obituary Imogene Richie Conner, 68, of Cleveland, TN, formerly of Panama City, passed away Saturday, May 26, 2012 in her home. She was born August 31, 1943 in Bay Minette, Alabama to George & Thelma Harville. She was a retired Church Daycare Director. She had been a resident of Cleveland for the past 10 years, moving there from Panama City....

Obituary     James Avery “Bodie” Brown, 62, a lifelong resident of Ducktown, passed away on Monday October 3, 2011 at his home surrounded by his family and friends. James was the son of the late Franklin Virgil Brown and Hester Marie Crawford Brown. He was also preceded in death by four brothers Leroy Brown, Frank Brown, Glen Brown, and Everett Brown....

Obituary Stephen Mitchell Lane, 24, a resident of Benton, TN passed away at his home on Wednesday, February 6th, 2013. Stephen was born on February 18, 1988 in Cleveland, TN. He was a lifelong resident of the Benton area and was of the Baptist faith. Stephen loved hunting, fishing, and any activity associated with the great outdoors. Stephen is preceded...

Obituary Kohen Mitchell James, infant son of Don and Raven James, passed away on Friday March 29, 2013 at a Chattanooga hospital. Kohen was born on March 9, 2013. In addition to his mother and father, Kohen is survived by one brother Kaden Mitchell, grandmother Pamela Laney, and grandparents Larry and Judy James. You are invited to share your personal...

Obituary  Charles “Charley” Hudson Hall of Chattanooga, born January 12, 1978, passed away on December 17th, 2012. He is survived by his broken-hearted mother, Katherine Hudson Peterson, stepfather Robert D. Peterson Sr., sisters Shelby Hall and Sarah Hall, grandmother, Vina Hudson Harris, aunts Brenda H. Hutson, Sheila Hudson Harkey, and Peggy Hall Dowd. Charley had countless friends worldwide who loved...

Obituary Bobby “Stubby” Pittman, 54 a resident of McDonald, TN passed away on Tuesday, April 24, 2012 in a Cleveland hospital. Bobby was born on December 19, 1957 in Wayne, MI a son of Charles “Musha” and Louise Pittman of Rossville, GA. Bobby moved to the McDonald area approximately four years ago from Jamestown, TN where he worked in the...

Obituary Blysse Iyonna Johnson infant daughter of Matthew and Breanne Johnson of Etowah, TN became a Heavenly angel on Saturday morning, November 16th, 2013. Blysse is survived by two siblings Xevon Alexander Johnson and Abigail Deanna Gower. She is also survived by numerous other extended family members. A memorial service was held on Tuesday afternoon at 12:00 noon in the...

Obituary Thomas Lee Rosenthal, 66, of Vonore, TN passed away peacefully on Saturday night, February 9, 2013 at his home with his wife by his side. Thomas was born on January 11, 1947 in Appleton, WI a son of the late Oscar and Bernice Rosenthal. Thomas and his wife moved to Vonore approximatly seven years ago from Wisconsin. Thomas was...

Obituary Charlotte B. Frazier, 75, a resident of Old Fort, TN passed away on July 28th, 2014 at her home. Charlotte was preceded in death by her father Arthur Burgess, brother Wayne Burgess, sister Christine Elliott, two daughter Debbie Patterson and Angie Head, granddaughter Paula Leamon and two great grandchildren Andrew Earwood and Katelyn Morris. She enjoyed playing softball, fishing...