Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries

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...

Obituary Jack Davis, 94, a resident of Cleveland for the past sixty plus years passed away on Sunday night, February 1st, 2015 at his home. Jack was born on September 13th, 1920 in Athens, GA a son of the late Edward and Bertha Davis. He was a member of the Bowman Hills Seventh-day Adventist Church. Jack was an honorably discharge...

Obituary Richard Leland Thompson, 64, of Apison, TN passed away on June 16, 2014 at his home. He was born on December 17, 1949 to the late R.L Thompson and Doris Swanson. Richard was a lifelong resident of this area. He worked as a painter in the automotive industry, where he was a perfectionist with his work. In addition to...

Obituary Bradley Neil Weichert, 65, of Cleveland, TN passed away on March 21, 2015. He was born on July 8, 1949 to the late Paul and Theo Weichert. He was a resident of this area for the past fourteen years, after moving here from San Diego, CA. Brad enjoyed all things racing, whether it was simply supporting his son or...

Obituary Porfirio llanito Munoz, 33, passed away early Thursday morning in a Sevier County hospital. A funeral service will be held on Monday, March 9, 2015 at 2:00PM at the St. Therese Catholic Church located at 900 Clingan Ridge Drive NW Cleveland, TN 37312. The family will be receiving friends on Sunday night from 4:00PM-7:00PM at the chapel of Companion...

Obituary Robert Darnell Graham, 62, a resident of Chattanooga passed away on June 6th, 2014 in a local hospital. Robert was born July 20, 1951 in Prattville, AL a son of Robert H. & Birder L. Graham. He is survived by 5 siblings and numerous other extended family member. There will be no formal services at this time per Robert's...

Obituary David Lamar Bledsoe, 67, a resident of Athens, TN passed away on Thursday, May 1st, 2014 in an Athens, TN hospital. He was born in Soddy Daisy, TN on August 29th, 1946 a son of the late Jasper and Helen Bledsoe. He is survived by his wife Thelma Thomas Bledsoe, three children Brian, Brittney and Austin, grandchildren Mason Bledsoe,...

Obituary Lindell Dean Delius, 69, a resident of Chattanooga, TN passed away on May 4th, 2014 in a Chattanooga hospital. Lindell was born in Oakdale, TN on November 16th, 1944. He was an honorable discharged veteran of the United States Air Force after faithfully serving his country. He is preceded in death by his parents James and Eva Delius. He...

Obituary After battling not one, but five types of cancer, Larry Black,70, went to be with the Lord. He is preceded in death by his wife and best friend of 32 years: Debbie, by his parents Taylor Black and Clela Black-Mason, in-laws Roy and Doris Greene and friends and neighbors: Bill & Faye Burns. Larry is 32nd Degree Master Mason...

Obituary Shirley W. Boring, 63, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on June 8, 2014 in a Chattanooga Hospital. She was born on April 3, 1951 to William Earl and Florene Presley. Shirley was a member of North Cleveland Baptist for the past 22 years, where she also worked as Membership Secretary for the past eight years. Prior to...

Obituary Kenneth Ray Moore, 59, a resident of Georgetown, TN passed away on Monday, February 2nd, 2015 at his home. Kenneth a lifelong resident of this area was born in Cleveland, TN on August 18th, 1955 a son of the late Berton Moore. Kenneth worked as a dispatcher for many years in the automotive industry. In addition to his father,...

Obituary Georgia Aline Evans, 71, a lifelong resident of Bradley County passed away on Friday morning, September 4th, 2015 in a local hospital. Georgia was born on August 1st, 1944 in Cleveland, TN to the late George C. "Buss" & Dorothy D. Evans. She was of the Christian faith. Georgia was an avid listener of Country Music. In addition to...

Obituary Charles Eugene Byers, 80, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Friday, November 28th, 2014 in a local hospital. Charles was born in Kingsport, TN on January 28th, 1934 a son of the late George Samuel Byers and Ethel Underwood Byers. He was a graduate of ETSU with a Mathematics degree. Charles was an honorable discharged veteran of...

Obituary Kimberly Kim Day, 44, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Friday morning, March 20th, 2015 at her home. Kim was born in Pontiac, MI on December 31st, 1970 a daughter of the late Carl James Tyson. She enjoyed going on road trips with her husband, but her great joy was her grandchildren. Kim also sought to do...

Obituary Sydne T. Prentice, 71, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2015 in a local hospital. He was born on March 22nd, 1944 in Hayward, CA a son of the late James and Hazel Prentice. He and his family have made Cleveland their home for the past seventeen plus years. He worked for many years...

Obituary Larry L. Simmons Sr., 70, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday February 18, 2015 from a long illness. He was a retired Air Force Veteran. He was preceded in death by his wife Karran Simmons, his mother Virginia Simmons (Moore), father Albert Simmons, brothers Billy Jean Simmons and Jimmy Simmons; sisters: Mildred Folwell, Maxine Duncan, Shirley Stewart,...

Obituary James Robert Travis II, 54, of Decatur TN passed away at his home on Thursday, October 25, 2012. James was born in Ohio on November 22, 1957 a son of the late James and Betty Travis. He was a veteran of the United States Army. In addition to his parent James is preceded in death by one son Adam...

Obituary  Donald Steven Willett, 32, a resident of Spring City, TN passed away on Wednesday, May 16, 2012 in a Cleveland hospital. Donald was born on March 13, 1980 in Bartow, FL a son of the late Cynthia Brannon Willett. Donald is survived by his father Steven Henry Willett of Naples, ME, two daughters Hannah and Abby, one sister Caitlynn...

Obituary Eddie Ray Kendrick, 62, of Spring City, TN passed away on April 23, 2014 at a Rhea County Healthcare facility. He was born in Pikeville, KY on April 9, 1952 to late the Perry Kendrick and Christine Coleman Kendrick and brother Perry Kendrick. Eddie loved to watch Nascar racing and working in the yard. He leaves behind to cherish...

Obituary Willie Mae Murphy, 79, of Cleveland, TN passed away on September 21, 2015. She was born on February 1, 1936 to the late John Jackson and Rose Mable Burger. She was a lifelong resident of this area and loved reading and gardening. Above all things, however, she loved spending time with her family. In addition to her mother and...