Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries

Jimmie Eaton

Jul 16, 2024

Jimmie Eaton, 75 of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2024. A member of the US Army, and raised on farms in Polk County, TN. He was a man of Faith who loved his family and cats. He was a well known and loved mechanic in the Cleveland, TN area for many years.

Jimme is preceded in...

Clinton Elliott

Jul 16, 2024

Clinton Elliott, age 45, of Harrison, TN, passed away on July 16, 2024, surrounded by the love of his family. Born in Orlando, FL, Clinton embraced life with a heart full of joy and a spirit that touched everyone he met. He held firm to his Baptist faith throughout his journey.

Clinton's early years were spent at the Magnolia...

David W. Crisman

Jul 16, 2024

David W. Crisman, 77, of Chickamauga, GA passed away at his home July 16th, 2024, surrounded by family. Born January 30, 1947. He is preceded in death by his parents and one nephew, Wesley Crisman. He is survived by his wife, LaQuita Richardson & stepdaughter Tonia (Mike) Shadwick. He also leaves behind siblings Alan (Belinda) Crisman, Carol (David) McGill and...

Joy Hogan West

Jul 16, 2024

Joy Hogan West passed away surrounded by her children on Tuesday afternoon after a tough battle with cancer.

She is preceded in death by her mother, Ella M. Hogan; father, Joe Hogan; brothers, Joe Edward, Jr. and Derricks Shane Hogan; stepson, Sebastian West.

Survived by her husband, Joe West; daughters, Misty Baker (Chris) and Shannon Hayes; son, Cory Gadd (Amanda); brother, Gary...

Richard Spurlock

Jul 16, 2024

Richard T. Spurlock, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Tuesday, July 16th after a battle with liver cancer at the age of 69.

Richard was passionate about sharing the love of Christ with others and made a difference everywhere he went. He studied the Bible at Christ for the Nations in Dallas, TX,...

Daniel Caldwell

Jul 16, 2024

Daniel Wayne Caldwell, 74, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2024. Dan was born on February 2, 1950, in Dahlonega, Georgia to the late Sam W. Caldwell Sr., and Wanda Stiles Caldwell. Dan enjoyed preaching, singing, and watching sports.

Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers, Terry Caldwell, and Jerry Caldwell.

He leaves behind...

Zuleima Maldonado

Jul 15, 2024

In loving memory of Zuleima Maldonado Cortes

Zuleima Maldonado, known as Sully was born September 2, 1956 in San Juan Puerto Rico to Angel Rafael Cortes and Generosa Mora. She fell asleep in death on July 15th, 2024 at the age of 67 in Cleveland Tennessee after many years of different health conditions.

Sully's natural love for people was evident in her...

Judith Newton

Jul 15, 2024

Judith Ann Newton

September 19, 1943 - July 15, 2024

Judith Ann Newton, 80, of Cleveland, TN went on to her eternal home on July 15, 2024, after a lengthy illness. She was a resident of the Heritage Senior Living Home, Dayton, TN, under the care of Hearth Hospice.

Judith was a very kind and compassionate lady who had a servant's heart. During...

Cary Don Hardison M.D.

Jul 15, 2024

Cary Don Hardison, M.D., also called Don, or Doctor Don, or Doctor H, "the doc", or sometimes CD, died on July 15, 2024. Dr. Don was 84 years old.

The only child of Roderrick Hardison and Ruth Spears Hardison, Dr. Hardison was born on September 4, 1939, in the Ousler Clinic in Humboldt, TN. He grew up on his parents' small...

Justin Conner

Jul 14, 2024

Justin Michael Conner, 35, of Cleveland, TN passed away on July 14, 2024. He was born on March 13, 1989 in Dalton, GA. He loved being outdoors, hunting, fishing, camping, etc. Spending time with his wife and daughter on the boat.

He is preceded in death by his brother Joshua Kyle Conner; grandparents John Horace Conner, Mary Eloise Conner, Art Thornton,...

Samuel Burnett

Jul 14, 2024

Samuel Jackson Burnett (Sonny), age 63, left this world to be with the Lord on Sunday July 14, 2024.

He is preceded in death by his parents Samuel Sr. and Anna.

He is survived by his loving wife Mary; His 4 daughters Samantha (Ben) Norris, Barbara Burnett, Misty (Robert) Franks, and Jeanie (Daniel) Potts; 10 grandchildren Dakota, Sierra, Logan, Chasity, Tacoma, Marisa,...

David Grimes

Jul 13, 2024

The Angels invited David to the Everlasting Supper with God on July 13, 2024. He was 74, born on October 4, 1949 in Dublin GA. He was preceded in death by his parents E.C. "Carl" and Irene Andrews Grimes.

He was united in marriage to Mariette Gwiazdon Grimes on May 18, 2002. He leaves behind his children and grand children; Virginia...

Carolyn Virginia Webb

Jul 12, 2024

Carolyn Virginia Webb, 77, passed away on 7-12-2024 following a brief illness. She was surrounded by love, laughter, tears and good music, exactly as she wanted. Mom was an opportunist and a creative soul with a talent for photography, writing, exploring and finding humor and play through adversity, as suggested by her poem:

My mother was a wildfire

She set Daddy ablaze

Her...

Shannon Orr

Jul 12, 2024

Shannon Renee Orr, 45, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away on Friday, July 12, 2024. Shannon Was born on October 3, 1978, in Cleveland, Tennessee to Joe Crisp and Margaret Brooks. She enjoyed listening to music, getting her nails done, and writing in her book.

She was preceded in death by her son, Achilles Orr; and her Cousin, Jimmy Robinson.

Shannon...

Sally Ann Owens Smith

Jul 12, 2024

Sally Ann Owens Smith, 73, of Chickamauga, GA, passed away July 12, 2024. She was born in the small town of Greene, New York and the youngest of what we named ourselves.......AS.......

"THE THREE SISTERS"

DARLENE

DORRENE

SALLY

We were taught some important lessons by our parents, such as..

..."THE GOLDEN RULE" Do unto others...

Travis Jack

Jul 12, 2024

Daniel Travis Jack, 44, of Athens, TN went home to be with Jesus on July 12, 2024.

Travis loved fishing, his truck and Camaro, but there was nothing he loved more than spending time with his family.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents: Olen and Barbara Jack of Englewood, Beecher and Dianne Saffles of Etowah, and Hubby Bivens...

Jason Randall Hilley

Jul 12, 2024

Jason Randall Hilley, 48, of Brainerd, TN, passed away July 12, 2024, in Chattanooga, TN. He was born January 15, 1976, to Pamela Brown and Larry Hilley, and of the Christian faith. Jason was an avid reader and loved studying the classics. His favorite author was Mark Twain; but he also read many volumes of both Greek and Russian literature....

Darryl Earls

Jul 12, 2024

Darryl Russell Earls, 66, of Chattanooga, TN passed away on July 12, 2024. He was born on July 21, 1957 to the late Homer and Frances Earls. Darryl was a Veteran of the United States Navy and retired from Beaulieu.

In addition to his mother and father, he is preceded in death by his grandparents LC and Fannie Earls and Woodrow...

Lana Fulbright

Jul 12, 2024

Lana Louise "Ease" Fulbright, 80, passed away on Friday, July 12, 2024, at Etowah Healthcare in Etowah, Tennessee. She was born in Cleveland, Tennessee on June 3, 1943, to the late Garland and Ninnie Fulbright. Lana was of the Baptist Faith. Lana was one who lived a simple life. She loved being outside working in her yard or visiting with...

Thomas LeClerc

Jul 11, 2024

Thomas LeClerc, 78, of Chattanooga, TN, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2024. Known for his love of motorcycles, guitars, and boats, Thomas lived a life marked by passion and adventure.

Surviving family members are his sons Paul LeClerc, Mike LeClerc, Thomas L. LeClerc, Justin LeClerc, and son-in-law Davey Parker. His daughters Tammy Testa, Michelle Shockley, Brittany Parker, and daughter-in-law Kasey...