Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries

Obituary Flossie C. Burnette, 69, of Cleveland, TN passed away on August 17, 2015. She was born on July 15, 1946 to the late Amos and Flossie Burnette. She was a lifelong resident of this area and she spent her time enjoying life with her family and making everyone laugh. In addition to her mother and father, she is preceded...

Obituary Crawford Roy Burns Sr., 76, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away at his home on Sunday May 31, 2015. Crawford was a retired truck driver and an avid nascar fan. Crawford was preceded in death by his mother and father Lillie Mae and Joe Burns as well as one brother, Joe Edward Burns. He leaves behind to cherish...

Obituary Joseph Joe Moats, 56, a resident of Old Fort, Tennessee went home to be with his Lord and Savior Thursday morning, May 7th, 2015 at his home. Joe was known for his love for gospel music and was a dedicated singer and choir director in a few local churches. He also loved to spend his time on the water...

Obituary Beulah Ann Myers, 98, a resident of Birchwood, TN passed away on Monday September 21st, 2015. Beulah was a loving and caring mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. She was also a very devout Christian lady. Beulah is preceded in death by her husband Woodrow Myers, a daughter Francis Earls, one son Cecil Myers, grandson Ronson Earls, as well as...

Obituary Bishop Stephen E. Smith, age 61, a resident of Cleveland died Sunday, June 7, at his home in the presence of praying friends and loved ones. Brother Smith was an ordained bishop and served as General Overseer of The Church of God from 2006 until his death. Survivors include one son, Jonathan Smith (Emilee) of Aurora, Colorado; one daughter,...

Obituary Nathaniel "Nate" Jones was born June 11th, 1960 in Detroit, MI to the late James W. Jones Sr. and Virginia Jones. Nathaniel was the youngest of (10) ten siblings. Two of his siblings have preceded him in death and they were Addie Darlene McLaurin and Asbury Jones. Nate attended Northwestern High School at a early age, he received a...

Obituary James W. Cooper, 58 a resident of Cleveland, TN and formerly of Tallahassee, FL passed away on Thursday, May 29th, 2014 in a local hospital. James was born on September 13th, 1955. He was an honorable discharge veteran of un the United States Navy after faithfully serving his country during the Vietnam War. James was employed with the Whirlpool...

Obituary Robert David Hyde, 70 of Benton passed away Saturday, May 9th at his home with his wife and children and best friend by his side. He was born June 16th, 1944 in Copperhill. He was the son of the late Odas and Audrey Hyde. He was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Tumbling Creek Copperhill. He retired...

Obituary Tommy Wayne Green, 30, of Birchwood, TN passed away on April 30th, 2014 at his home in Birchwood. He is preceded in death by his grandfather Tommy Lee Prueitt Sr, his pap-paw Carl James Frazier and his grandmother Wilma J. Goode. Tommy leaves behind to cherish his memory his mother and daddy Kelly & Anthony LeRoy of Birchwood, TN,...

Obituary Gary L. Turner, 61, passed away on April 17th, 2015 in Cleveland, TN. He is preceded in death by his parents Norman & Agnes Turner and two nephews Wayne E. Turner and Jade A. Turner. He is survived by his siblings Rex Turner, Joyce (Ed Boyce) Short, William Turner, Barry (Sue) Turner and Carol A. (Ron) Fessenden, two step...

Obituary Barbara Jo Dansby, of Cleveland, TN passed away on April 30, 2013 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on November 8, 1937 in Miami, FL to the late Rev. Dewey Herndon and June Taylor Herndon. Barbara was a member of Mount Olive Church of God in Cleveland, TN. As a young woman she attended Lee...

Obituary Martha Ann Trotter, age 55, died peacefully in her home on May 18, 2014. A lifelong Christian and devoted member of Keith Memorial United Methodist Church, Martha gave of herself generously and lovingly to the glory of God. She matriculated at Austin Peay State University and earned her Bachelor of Science in sociology, and for many years, she was...

Obituary Melva Jean Caughron, a resident of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away on Wednesday April 29th, 2015 in a local hospital. Jean was born on March 3rd, 1941 to the late Kermit and Vera Romines. She was loved by all those that knew her and will be greatly missed. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her 2...

Obituary Glenn Everett Hansen Sr., 58, of Rossville, Georgia, passed away Friday, November 7th, 2014 peacefully at his home after battling cancer courageously for the past 2 years. Glenn always loved to be outdoors doing various projects for those in need. He was a master carpenter who took great pride in his work. He leaves a great legacy through all...

Obituary Charles Arnold Thompson Jr, 62, of Chattanooga, TN, passed away in his apartment on Tuesday May 20th, 2014. Charles was born in Detroit, Michigan on November 22nd, 1951 a son to the late Charles Thompson, Sr. and Ruth Thompson. He was of the Baptist faith. Charles enjoyed playing golf as well as spending time with his friends. Along with...

Obituary Patricia P.J. Jones, 63, a resident of Athens, Tennessee passed away on August 23, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Darriel Jones and son-in-law, Shawn Howell. P.J. is survived by her two daughters, Regina Howell Plemons (Sean) and Nakeya Jones, brothers, Walter Larry Eaves (Pam) and Thomas Michael Eaves (Katie), grandson, Mitchell Howell, two nephews,...

Obituary Kathy Jo McFarland, 51 years old, went home to be with Jesus after a short illness on April 28, 2015 at a local hospital. She was a longtime resident of Athens, Tennessee. She was the fondly loved wife of Carl Sutton, daughter Kelly Adkins and husband Brian both of Athens, Tennessee, sons Kasey McFarland and fianc Nacole Cachelle of...

Obituary Marvin J. Evans, 59, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Wednesday, April 15th, 2015 in a local hospital. Marvin was born on September 24th, 1955 in Libby, MT a son of John & Gladys Evans. He leaves behind his loving wife Regena Evans and numerous other extended family members and a host of special friends. A memorial...

Obituary Jimmy Bruce Ledford age 70 passed away July 24th, 2015 at his home. He was born in Murphy, NC and resided in Cleveland, TN for many years before moving to Dalton, GA where he was employed with World Carpet. He was preceded in death by his wife Brenda Ledford, father and mother Willie Sr. & Rhoda Ledford and one...

Obituary Linda Bailey, 60, of Cleveland, TN passed away on August 16, 2015. She was born on September 27, 1954 to the late Hubert and Lillie Walker. She was a lifelong resident of this area and a member of Temple Baptist Church. She enjoyed shopping, jewelry, and spending time with her three special dogs: Baby, Chloe, and Lady. She is...