Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries

Obituary Willis Jay Young, 70, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Monday night, January 26th, 2015. Willis was born in Cleveland on September 1, 1944 a son of the late Thomas Young and Catherine Young Cross. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by three sons James Eddie Young, Christopher Daniel Young and Michael...

Obituary Jacqueline “Jackie” Blankenship, 79, a resident of Cleveland passed away on Thursday October 13, 2011 at her residence surrounded by her family and friends. Jackie was born in Stone, KY to the late Daniel Thacker Sr. and Mary Grace Carter Thacker. She is also preceded in death by one brother Okie Thacker and two sisters Ora Montgomery and Madge...

Obituary Larry Hale Williams, age 73, a resident of Benton, TN went to be with our Lord Monday, March 23rd, 2015 after a long illness at his family home. Larry was born in Etowah, TN on July 30th, 1941. He is preceded in death by his father E. Fred Williams, mother Jean Hale Balf, grandparents E. M. Williams & Elsie...

Obituary Jacquelene Marie Burns, 67, a resident of Charleston, Tennessee passed away on Saturday April 25th, 2015 at her home. She was born on January 10th, 1948 to the late Vess and Marcella Hall. Jacquelene was known for her love for gardening and canning. Many knew her as being the Queen Jelly Maker. Along with her parents, Jacquelene is preceded...

Obituary Leonard Stanley Gricus, 77, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Monday, June 23rd, 2014 at his home. Leonard was born in Chicago, IL on October 16th, 1936 a son of the late Stanley & Frances Gricus. Leonard was a self-employed plumber for many years. He was an honorably discharged veteran of the United States Navy after faithfully...

Obituary Service Details The family will have a private burial in the family cemetery. Birth - June 20th, 1939 - Coffman, Texas Death - September 13th, 2013 - Sweetwater, TN

Obituary Ronald Gary Barber, 60, a resident of Soddy Daisy, Tennessee passed away on Monday morning, March 16, 2015 at his home. Gary is preceded in death by his parents Tom and Tula Barber of Soddy Daisy, as well as his siblings, Rachel Brown, Alice Ogle, William Barber, and Sonny Barber, all of Georgia. Gary leaves behind to cherish his...

Obituary Eldonna June Langbein, age 84, passed away October 13, 2015 in Chattanooga, TN. She was born in Worden, WI June 6, 1931 to the late Louis Moe and the former Edna Robinson Moe. Eldonna was a very loving and giving woman who always had a smile on. She enjoyed handicrafts, crossword puzzles, playing cards and shopping. Eldonna will be...

Obituary Newell “Ralph” Patterson, 59, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Sunday, July 22, 2012 at his residence. He was born on Sept 5, 1952 in Wyandotte, MI a son of the late Orville and Ruby Patterson. He was a lifelong resident of the Murray County GA and Polk County areas. He was of the Protestant faith. Ralph...

Obituary Service Details The family will hold a private memorial service at a later date. Shirley Diaz Born - May 5th, 1940 Died - November 12th, 2013

Obituary James Anthony “Tony” McKenzie, 48, a resident of Decatur, TN passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 4th, 2014 from an accident. Tony was born on October 9th, 1965. He was a 1983 graduate of Meigs County High School. He was an avid NASCAR fan and loved attending and cheering at track events for his son Logan. Tony attended Decatur...

Obituary Deborah Sue Black,61,passed away on December 3, 2014 after fighting a rigorous three year battle with follicular center cell lymphoma. Debbie was preceded in death by her parents Roy & Doris Greene, her mother in law Clela Black-Mason and two very special friends Bill & Faye Burns. She is survived by her loving husband of 32 years Larry, her...

Obituary Hallie W. Day, 82 of Charleston, TN passed away at Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga, TN on June 6th, 2014. He was a long time resident of Aurora, IL and the surrounding areas until he moved to Tennessee in 1995. Hallie is preceded in death by his mother Grace E. and father William L. Day, also his brothers Raymond,...

Obituary Sharon Jones, age 62, passed away September 18, 2015 at Parkside Nursing Home. Sharon was born May 27, 1953 in Cuyahoga, OH to the late Jack Wachuta, and the former Barbara Silbaugh. She enjoyed reading, shopping and spending time with her grandchildren. Sharon was a loving mother and grandmother who will be greatly missed. Along with her parents she...

Obituary Charles Edward Wade Jr., 71, a longtime resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Monday, January 12th, 2015 in a Lafayette, GA health care facility. Charles was born in Cleveland, TN on March 29th, 1943 a son of the late Charles E Wade Sr. & Edna Cleo Elder Moyer. He was of the Baptist faith. Charles enjoyed sports, motorcycle...

Obituary Service Details There will be no public visitation or services at this time. Born March 23rd, 1942 in Owosso, Michigan Died September 1st, 2013 in Chattanooga, TN

Obituary Walt Yowarsky, 86, 1st Lieutenant Air Force Veteran formerly of Cleveland, Ohio and a resident of Cleveland went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 30, 2014 at Hospice of Chattanooga. He was born on May 10, 1928 in Cleveland, Ohio, a son of the late Michael and Anna Yowarsky. He was an active member of the Church...

Obituary Eunice E. Guy, 87, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Saturday night, February 28th, 2015 in a local health care facility. In honor of her wishes, the family is planning a private graveside service in the Flint Springs Cemetery. You are however encouraged to share a memory of Eunice and/or your personal condolences with her family by...

Obituary Alma McGill, 78, of Cleveland, TN went to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on Monday, February 2nd, 2015. She was born on September 26th, 1936 in Campbellsville, KY a daughter of the late James and Eula Humble. Alma was a member of the Ridgeview Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her...

Obituary James Sherman Graham, 67, passed away at his home in Charleston, Tennessee on Thursday, February 19th, 2015. He was an avid fisherman, accomplished gardener, outstanding home cook, and was known for his quick and unusual wit. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Lucy Graham. Loved ones left behind include his children: Susan Graham Vernon, Richard...