Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries

Obituary Sylvia Dawn Aldrich, age 64, passed away October 4, 2015 in Chattanooga, TN. A Memorial service will be held October 31, 2015 at 4:00PM for Mrs. Sylvia and her late father William Aldrich at Morning Pointe Assisted living 7719 Shallowford Rd. Chattanooga, TN. RSVP to Jeanne_higgins@yahoo.com . Service Details 4:00PM October 31, 2015 At Morning Point Assisted Living 7719...

Obituary Hoyt Lee Longwith, 75, also known by many on local golf courses as “Hack” passed away on Wednesday afternoon, July 24th, 2013 in a Chattanooga hospital. Hoyt was a lifelong resident of Cleveland being born here on June 25th, 1938 a son of the late Roy and Azilea Longwith. Hoyt worked for many years and retired from the Maytag...

Obituary Stacy Daigre Strong, 57, died on Tuesday, January 6, 2015, at Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga, Tennessee following a brief illness. Born and raised in Natchez, Mississippi, Stacy attended Natchez public schools and was active with Colonial’s Ladies, Young Republicans, was a camp counselor for many years, and an avid water skier. She was a Kappa Delta at LSU...

Obituary Steve L. Vaughn, 58, passed away on Saturday August 1, 2015 in a Cleveland hospital. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Alfred and Jewel Vaughn before eventually moving to Cleveland, Tennessee where he was a resident most of his life. Steve could always be found singing and picking guitars, watching TV, or taking care of his...

Obituary Kyleigh Autumn Messer, became a Heavenly Angel on Friday, March 20th, 2015. She joins her paternal grandfather who preceded her in death William "Chuck" Messer. Kyleigh is survived by her parents William Charles Messer and Haley Harden Messer, maternal grandparents Tammy Harden(Todd Tinsley) and Phillip Harden(Sarah Gilbert), paternal grandparents Mark & Dana Mason, numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and other...

Obituary Winford Paul “Wink” Cantrell, son of the late James Jackson Cantrell and Jennie Cantrell passed away at his home on June 13, 2014 surrounded by his family. He was born on July 22, 1937. He was a member of Maple Grove Baptist Church for the past fourteen years and a lifelong resident of this area. In addition to his...

Obituary Carl “Tommy” Cash Jr., 63, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Tuesday morning, June 10th, 2014 at his home. Tommy was born on December 21st, 1950 a son of the late Carl Sr. & Mary Cash. Tommy was an honorably discharged veteran of the United States Army after faithfully serving his country. He was retired from...

Obituary Jonathan C. Bryant, 33, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN passed away at home on Thursday, March 12th, 2015. Jonathan was born on June 15th, 1981. He was of the Baptist faith. Jonathan graduated from Bradley Central High School in 1999 with honors. He went on attended Hiwassee College. Jonathan was an avid bowler and had gained a total...

Obituary Waymon Earl McMillan, 86, of Cleveland, TN passed away on August 25, 2013 at his home. He was born on March 22, 1927 to the late J.G. and Nola McMillan. Earl will forever be remembered as a loving grandfather who loved to take care of his grandchildren. In addition to his mother and father he is preceded in death...

Obituary Alejandro “Alex” Rodriguez, 65, of Shattuck, OK passed away on Monday December 1, 2014. He was born on October 27, 1949 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Alex was a minister to the Seventh Day Adventist Church for many years and loved preaching the word. He was also an avid reader and loved his family dearly. He is preceded in...

Obituary Charles Edward Ingram, 80, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN passed away Thursday, August 6, 2015. Charlie was born June 3, 1935 to the late Earnest and Ethel (Bishop) Ingram of Cleveland, TN. He met his beautiful bride, Geraldene Mae Hiatt, during his service in the Air Force while stationed at Portland, Oregon AFB, and they married in 1956...

Obituary James Charles “Red” Lhotak, Jr., 73, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Monday, April 21, 2014 at his home. He was born in Bridgeview, IL on January 7th, 1941, a son of the late James Charles Lhotak and Pearl Keeler Lhotak. James was known by his friends as “Red”. He was an avid Nascar fan, enjoyed fishing,...

Obituary William Bill Master Spencer Jr., 65, of Calhoun, TN passed away on February 26, 2015 at his home surrounded by his family and special friends Don and Renee Brogdon. He was born on October 4, 1949 to the late Carl Collins and Ruby Collins Frazier. Bill was a lifelong resident of this area and retired from Bowater. He loved...

Obituary Grady Daniel Chastain, 74, a longtime resident of Cleveland, born April 10, 1941 in Polk County, TN. He was the seventh of 10 children born to the late Jessie William and Lennie Catherine Hamby Chastain. He passed from this life on Tuesday, July 14, 2015 into the waiting and welcoming arms of his precious Lord and Savior Jesus Christ....

Obituary Dewey Guy Bivens, age 67, died unexpectedly of a massive coronary on Sunday, March 8, 2015 in Dayton, TN. Predeceased: loving daughter, Harley (2005), step-daughter, Monica (2012); brother, Brent Bivens (2012). Survived by: wife, Lynette; children/step-children, Mary and Tammy Bivens, Jami (Jason) Bennett, Cleveland; Johnny Bivens, Knoxville; Dulcie Jones, Savannah and Sierra Bivens, Langford, SD; brother, Joe Bivens, Big...

Obituary     Frank Joe Giamportone, 49, a lifelong resident of Cleveland passed away on Wednesday October 5, 2011. Frank was the son of the late Joseph and Rosemary Giamportone. He was a wonderful companion and a loving father and grandfather. His outgoing and humorous personality will be missed by all those that ever knew him. Frank is survived by his wife...

Obituary Dewight “Nathan” Hughes, 38, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away Tuesday, December 23rd, 2014 at his home. He was born on August 27th, 1976 to Dewight and Debbie Hughes. Nathan was a dedicated husband to his wife, Nikki, as well as a loving father, son, and brother. He was a hardworking employee of FedEx. Nathan was known...

Obituary Jackie Forrest Bryson Jr, 51, a resident of Cleveland passed away at his home on Saturday, June8th, 2013 following a year long and hard fought battle with cancer. God looked down and saw he needed a special flower for his garden, so he picked Jackie. He was born on November 9th, 1961 in Pinehurst, NC a son of the...

Obituary W. P. “Jack” McClure, 85, a lifelong resident of Cleveland went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Saturday, June 22nd, 2013 from a Chattanooga health care facility. Jack was born here on June 27th, 1927 a son of the late Martin L. and Naomi B. McClure. He was of the Baptist faith and a member of Cedar...

Obituary Deborah Sue Rogers, 61, a resident of Decatur, TN went to be with her Heavenly Father on Monday morning, July 1st, 2013 in a Cleveland, TN hospital. Deborah was born on May 5th, 1952 a daughter of the late Ralph Luther Bolen and Edna Vandergriff Bolen. She was a wife, a sister, a mother, an aunt, a grandmother, a...