Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries

Obituary Linda Sue Culbertson, 56, a resident of Cleveland passed away on Saturday night, December 29, 2012 in a local hospital. Linda was born in Signal Mt., TN on April 25, 1956 a daughter of the late Ora and Elsie Moore. Linda had made Cleveland her home for more than thirty years. She was of the Christian faith and loved...

Obituary Juanita Sue Woods, 67, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Saturday, February 28th, 2015. She was born in Roane County, TN on June 18th, 1947. Juanita attended East Cleveland Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her father Bryson Sluder and a niece Marissa Sluder. Juanita is survived by her mother Wanda Sluder, her husband William...

Obituary Christopher James “C.J.” Shouse, 22, of Dayton, TN passed away on November 21, 2014. He was born on October 14, 1992 in Morris, IL. C.J. loved motorcycles, being outdoors, logging, landscaping, and hunting. He is preceded in death by two great-grandmothers Hessie Shouse and Lois Hooper He leaves behind to cherish his memory his mother Patricia Wisneski (Michael James),...

Obituary Joseph Keith Collins, 62, of Spring City, TN passed away on March 25, 2015 at his home. He was born on May 10, 1952 to Joseph Winston Collins and Dorothy Sexton. He was a resident of this area for the past six years, after moving here from Franklin, NC. He loved fishing, riding motorcycles, and woodworking - especially hardwood...

Obituary Willis Woodrow Rymer Jr., 58, passed away on Friday, June 6th, 2014 at 4:12 PM at Skyridge medical center in Cleveland, TN. He was an Army Veteran, a native of Polk County and a resident of McMinn County for the past 8 years. He is survived by his wife Donna Rymer of Athens, TN, stepchildren: Ed Martin & wife...

Obituary Paul E. Thomas, 61, a resident of Cleveland passed away on Sunday night, August 4th, 2013 at his home. Paul was born in Knoxville, TN a son of the late John and Eva Thomas. He was an honorably discharge veteran of the United State Army have faithfully served his country during the Vietnam War. Paul was a member of...

Obituary William George (Bill) Foster, 85, a resident of Ooltewah, Tennessee passed away at his home on March 8, 2015. He was born on April 21, 1929 to the late Louie and Lula Foster. Bill was described by many as a great husband, father, grandfather, friend, role model, prankster, soldier, dairy farmer, academy teacher, boys dean, grade school teacher, construction...

Obituary Grace Golden, 99, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on January 5, 2015 at Life Care Center of Cleveland. She was born on November 4, 1915 in Cherokee County, Georgia to A.K. and Ruby Fowler Wheeler. The family moved to Cleveland in 1926. She became a Christian at an early age and joined North Cleveland Church...

Obituary Charles Terry Rodgers, 53, a lifelong resident of Cleveland passed away on Monday, June 23rd, 2014 at his home. Terry was born on March 8th, 1961. He was an avid motorcyclist. Terry was of the Christian faith. He also enjoyed fishing and camping. Terry leaves behind to cherish his memory three sons Dustin Lowe, Charles Daniel Rodgers and Terry...

Obituary Pastor Raymond Ray Kelch, 69, a resident a Chattanooga, Tennessee went to sleep in the Lord on Wednesday March 11, 2015. He loved being a pastor. His church members, his ministry, his wife, children and grandchildren were the greatest joys of his life. Rays hobbies were reading, model trains & cars, storytelling, and woodworking projects. Ray never met a...

Obituary Tony Allen Brooks, 54, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Sunday night, May 4th, 2014 at his home. Tony was born in Memphis, Michigan on February 6th, 1961. He is preceded in death by his mother Elizabeth Brooks Pierson. Tony leaves behind to cherish his memory two brothers Duane Pierson and Adam Pierson, daughter Andrea Danielle Marcus,...

Obituary Robin “Maw” Runions Rogers, 51, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Friday morning, June 20th, 2014 in a local hospital. Robin was born on September 22nd, 1962 a daughter of the late Jesse “Junebug” Kerr and Mary Pope. She was of the Baptist faith. Robin worked for many years with Shaw Industries of Eton, GA. She...

Obituary James Edward Filyaw, 67, of Birchwood, Tennessee, passed away Thursday, December 18, 2014. James was born on January 20th, 1947 to the late Bessie Lowe Filyaw and Roy Lee Filyaw Sr. Along with his parents, James is preceded in death by his son, James William Filyaw and his sister, Alice Faye Filyaw. He leaves behind to cherish his memory...

Obituary Dorothy Marie Goodson , widow of William L. Goodson, passed into eternal life on December 28, 2014. She is survived by two daughters and son-in-law, Shelley and Charles Clay of Pickerington, Ohio and Renee Graham of Chattanooga, Tennessee , 14 grandchildren and her sister, Martha Hoyle of Springfield Ohio. Memorial services will be held at Brice United Methodist Church...

Obituary  Delmont David Deyhle, 74, a resident of McDonald went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday morning July 18, 2012 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Delmont was a lifelong resident of the McDonald area. He was born in Sweetwater, TN a son of the late George John Deyhle and Vivian Belle Marshall Deyhle....

Obituary Charles Ray Allen, 69, a resident of Cleveland passed away on Sunday October 18, 2015 from complications of Acute Myelogenous Leukemia. Son of the late Herman Allen and Jewel Nichols, he was also preceded in death by his brother David Allen, Sr. He was a lifelong resident of Bradley County in the Black Fox Community and retired from the...

Obituary Donald Theodore Hamilton joined his loved ones in Heaven on February 6, 2015. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend. A veteran of the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War, Don only ever worked for the Air Force and then retired after 43 years with Sears. He is preceded in death by his dad, Hollis...

Obituary Charlotte "Jerri" Dills, a resident of Bradley County passed away at her daughter's home on March 30, 2015. She was a 1960 graduate of Polk County High School, she was employed at Cooke Manufacturing for 40 years. Her greatest enjoyment was being at ballgames watching her grandkids play and cheering on her Tennessee Vols, which she loved dearly. She...

Obituary Barbara Joann Walker, 75, a resident of Cleveland TN passed away on Monday, January 26th, 2015. Barbara was born in Reliance, TN on September 4, 1939. She was preceded in death by her mother Hazel Wilcox. Barbara leaves behind to cherish her memory four daughters Tanya, Melissa, Jo and Vickie, six grandchildren, Sonya, T.J., Amanda, Anna, Jake and Ella,...

Obituary Margaret Ruth Beck, 98, of Cleveland, TN passed away on January 18, 2015 at Signature Healthcare in Cleveland. She was born on March 14, 1916 to the late Dailey and Fannie Howell. She was a lifelong resident of Cleveland and of the Baptist Faith. She was the oldest member of Big Springs Baptist Church and had a special dedication...