Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries

Obituary James G. Pennock, 99, of Gilmanton, died on February 20, 2014 at the home of his son Larry Miller in Cleveland, TN. Mr. Pennock, the son of James Glynn Pennock and Cynthia Nelson Pennock Brown, was born June 27, 1914, in Woodsville, N.H. He lived in Gilmanton, N.H. for over 70 years. He was an army veteran of World...

Obituary Benjamin David Williams, 1, of Cleveland, TN passed away on Wednesday December 10, 2014 after a long and difficult battle. Since birth Benjamin has battled illness, spending the first eighty days of his life in the NICU. Despite what seemed to be insurmountable odds, Benjamin always was happy and smiled no matter the circumstances ahead of him. He loved...

Obituary Richard Walter Bigham, 70, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN went to be with his Heavenly Father in their eternal home on Wednesday morning, April 30th, 2014. Richard was born in Cleveland on May 15th, 1943 a son of the late Walter and Helen Bigham. Richard was a dedicated member of the Cleveland Cornerstone Church for many years. He...

Obituary Michael Roy Scroggins, 53, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Thursday, August 13th, 2015 in a Nashville, TN hospital. Michael was born on September 14th, 1961. He was an avid Tennessee Volunteer Football fan. He is preceded in death by his father Roy Lee Scroggins. Michael leaves behind to cherish his memory his mother Betty Cronnon...

Obituary Earnest Lee Ernie Lawson Sr., 64, a lifelong resident of Georgetown, TN passed away Wednesday, April 22nd, 2015 at Erlanger Medical Center. Ernie was born on April 26th, 1950 a son of the late Newton & Bula Lawson. He was a gifted auto mechanic that worked for many years at the Volunteer Garage and also after leaving there was...

Obituary Jack Russell Lee, Sr., age 90, peacefully departed this life on Wednesday August 12, 2015. Jack was a member of New Friendship Baptist Church and a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN. He was born May 27, 1925 to the late Charles Spurgeon and Maude Hensley Lee. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 43 years, Louise...

Obituary Wayne Lamar Stillwell, 75, a longtime resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Friday afternoon, December 5th, 2014 in a local hospital. Lamar was born in Copper Hill, TN on March 31st, 1939 a son of the late Wayne Stillwell and Marie Stillwell Siebert. He was raised in Chicago, IL and relocated back to Cleveland, TN as a young...

Obituary Anthony Esposito Jr., age 60, passed away October 9, 2015 in Cleveland, TN. He was born June 26, 1955 to the late Anthony Esposito Sr. and survived by his mother Charlotte Marquire. Anthony enjoyed working on computers and basically knew everything about them. He was a funny person and most times his humor was random. Anthony will be greatly...

Obituary Mary Louise Dube’ passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2014. She was a passionate animal rights advocate and co-founder of SCMR, the second largest Maltese rescue in the United States. She was a board member of McKamey Animal Center. She was retired from Unum where she served as Director of Purchasing and Outsource Management. Mary worked for Unum for...

Obituary William Bill Dashield Link, 82, of Cleveland, TN passed away on September 17, 2015. He was born on April 4, 1933 to the late Hershal and Dora Link. He was a lifelong resident of this area, a veteran of the United States Army that served in Germany during the Korean War, and an avid walker. Above all things, Bill...

Obituary George C. Stone, 71, passed away on March 31, 2015 at his home after a brief illness. He had no known relatives. George was born and raised in Calhoun, GA and was the son of Jewell and Georgia Fox Stone. George was a veteran of the Vietnam War and will be buried in Chattanooga National Cemetery with a graveside...

Obituary Scott Kirby, 50 a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Tuesday morning, June 17th, 2014. Scott is preceded in death by his mother Kitty Sue Miller. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife Karen Kirby, daughter Alison Kirby, father Roger Hanger, sister Suzie Burnett (Johnny) brother Steve Kirby (Paula), numerous other extended family members and...

Obituary Vestie Leroy Ledford, 75, of McDonald, TN passed away on Wednesday April 9, 2014 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on September 11, 1938 to the late Levi and Ula Mae Ledford. Leroy was a lifelong resident of McDonald, of the Baptist faith, and a member of Johns Memorial Baptist Church. He was a truck...

Obituary Donald Bernard Tipple, Sr. went to be with God on January 28th, 2015. During his life, Donald was in the Army and served his country during the Korean War. He spent most of his life raising his family. Donald was also deeply involved with the church. During his career, he was an exceptional salesman working all over the United...

Obituary Sharon Rose Jones, 61, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Tuesday night, July 16th, 2013 in a Chattanooga health care facility. Sharon a lifelong resident of Cleveland was born here in Cleveland on February 15th, 1952 a daughter of the late Horace and Velma Visage. She was of the Christian faith a member of the United Faith...

Obituary Bryan Elmer Zimmerman, 53, died Thursday, January 15th, 2015, at his residence in Cleveland, TN. He was born June 30th, 1961, to the late Elmer and Shirley Wahl Zimmerman, from Bismarck, North Dakota. He moved to Cleveland in July of 1984 with his wife and son. In addition to his father Elmer Zimmerman, he was preceded in death by...

Obituary James Julian Hamilton, 53, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Sunday, March 8th, 2015 in a local hospital. Julian was born on February 6th, 1962 a son of James W. & Dorothy Jane Hamilton. He was of the Baptist faith and was most comfortable as a child sitting between his parents at church. Julian loved fishing,...

Obituary James “Ray” Townsend, 78, a longtime resident of Charleston, TN went to be with his Heavenly Father on Monday morning, June 9th, 2014 surrounded by his family. Ray was born in Sweetwater, TN on September 27th, 1935 a son of the late James Marshall & Edith Townsend. He was a member of Council Baptist Church. Ray worked for many...

Obituary Barbara Ann Hollingshead Trout, 53, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Saturday, June 7th, 2014 in a local hospital. Barbara was born in Tellico Plains, TN on October 9th, 1960 a daughter of the late Melvin and Juanita Hollingshead. She will be greatly missed by all her family and all those who had the opportunity to meet...

Obituary Holly Lovelace Farmer, 57, a resident of Cleveland went to be with the Lord on February 27, 2015. She was born on December 24, 1957 in Detroit, MI. She loved spending time with her friends and family and her three children. She enjoyed reading, working puzzles and fishing. One of her favorite pastimes was doing cross-stitch for her family....