Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries

Obituary Robert L. Gamble, 74, of Signal Mountain, TN passed away on Wednesday December 18, 2013. He was born on June 29, 1939 to the late Grady and Ina Beene. Robert was a lifelong resident of the Chattanooga area and the owner of Gamble Construction Company. He was a two-time president of the Tennessee American Cancer Society and he served...

Obituary Howard Brady Meadows known by so many as "Buzz" went to be with the Lord Tuesday morning, February 11th, 2014. He was born on May 12th, 1949 in Cleveland, TN to his late father Carl Meadows and his mother Rebecca Pilkey Meadows. He was a licensed hair stylist in the Cleveland area for over 40 years. He had an...

Obituary Clarence Howard, also known as “C.J.”, 54, of Chattanooga, TN passed away on December 12, 2013 at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born on January 20, 1959 to the late Claybun and Margiene Howard. He was a veteran of the US Army, where he served for six years as a member of the Special Forces team....

Obituary Rafael “Ralph” Federico Rodriguez, 62, a resident of Murphy, NC passed away Friday, February 7, 2014 in a Chattanooga hospital. He was born in Havana, Cuba and then moved to the United States in January of 1958. He was of the Baptist faith. Ralph was the son of the late Manuel & Graciela Rodriguez. Ralph leaves behind to cherish...

Obituary Preston Andrew "Pete" Smith Jr., 87, a resident of Harrison, TN passed away on Tuesday, October 8th at his home. Preston was a 45 year resident of Harrison and was born December 4th, 1925 the son of the late Preston Andrew Smith Sr and Blanche Smith. Preston was of the Baptist faith where he was a member of Lake...

Obituary Joyce Botts Cooley Meneley was born on October 7, 1949. She went home to be with her heavenly father and other family members who went before her on Monday, February 16, 2015. She went peacefully in her sleep at her residence. Her children and grandchildren were the love of her life. She had a great love for all of...

Obituary Martha L. Frappier, 89, a resident of Cleveland passed away on Sunday April 21st, 2013 in a local hospital. Martha was born in Longmeadow, Massachusetts a daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret Lang. Martha had spent most of her life in Springfield, Mass but had relocated to Cleveland in 2007 to be near her daughter Kathleen. Martha loved...

Obituary Elizabeth Marie Hicks, 54, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Monday, November 4th, 2013 at a family member’s residence. She was born on February 22nd, 1959. She was of the Baptist faith. Elizabeth always loved spending time with her grandchild and loved her family dearly. She is preceded in death by her two parents, Mack Allison Sneed...

Obituary Service Details The family will hold a private memorial service at a later date. Howard Allen Hickey Birth - February 18th, 1940 Death - January 6th, 2014

Obituary Service Details Jeanette Virginia Cornish Birth - October 4th, 1931 Death - February 20th, 2014 There will be no formal services or visitation at this time.

Obituary Service Details Per Ms. Laura's request her body was donated to science. There will be no formal services at this time. Laura May Freel Born - November 25th, 1944 Died - January 6th, 2014

Obituary Lamar Essex, 65, a resident of Athens, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 21st, 2015. Lamar was well known for being an extraordinarily good carpenter. Lamar is preceded in death by his mother and father, as well as his grandmother. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his son Israel Essex; his sisters, Carolyn Hill...

Obituary Beth Seidel, 81, a resident of Harrison went to be with the Lord on Tuesday night, April 30th, 2013 after a long illness. She is survived by her husband, Pastor Ted Seidel, four step-children and thirteen grandchildren. A memorial service is planned for Sunday, May 5th, 2013 at 5:00 PM at Calvary Chapel Chattanooga located at 3415 Broad Street...

Obituary David Wayne Sutton, 57, of Athens, passed away Monday, December 29th, at his home. A native of Michigan, he was currently residing in Athens. He left his heavenly home for a better home with his loving God. He attended elementary school in Detroit, Michigan. He was a long haul truck driver by trade. He enjoyed fishing with his nephews...

Obituary Charles Richard Hunter Chattanooga, TN January 4th, 1951 May 4th, 2013 Interment Service Details No Services at this time. Ruth Cofer Cemetery

Obituary Ernest Glen Frazier, 92, a resident of Chattanooga, TN passed away on Monday January 6, 2014 in Chattanooga. He was born on July 12, 1921 to the late Parker and Stella Frazier. He was a lifelong resident of Chattanooga, after moving there from a young age. Ernest was of the Baptist faith, worked as a brick mason, and loved...

Obituary Mary L. Johnson, 68, a resident of Athens, TN passed away on January 5th, 2014 in an Athens, TN hospital. She was born on May 22nd, 1945 a daughter of the late George Miller and Grace Springer Miller. Mary was loved by all who had the opportunity to know her. In addition to her parents she is also preceded...

Obituary Freda Stinnett, 59, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Friday night, April 26th, 2013 in a Chattanooga hospital. Freda was a lifelong resident of Bradley and Polk counties areas being born in Cleveland, TN on July 10th, 1953 a daughter of the late Fred and Laura Louise Brown. Freda was of the Baptist faith. Freda loved crafts,...

Obituary .   Saffie Dianne Bean, 65, a resident of Cleveland passed away on Saturday October 8, 2011 in a local health care facility. Dianne was a daughter of the late Ebin Jordon Norris and Effie Orlene Norris. She is also preceded in death by one son Bobby Wayne Bean, and one sister Youvonne Sumner. Dianne is survived by her husband...

Obituary Allen Cecil A.C. Humphries, 77, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Saturday afternoon, June 6th, 2015 in a local hospital. A.C. was born Covington, VA on October 7, 1937 a son of the late Oliver Humphries and Marion Humphries Burks. A.C. was retired from the Bowater Southern Paper Corporation. He was a member of Shenandoah Baptist Church....