Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Judith Johnston
Jul 5, 2024
Judith A. Johnston, age 78, of Cleveland, TN, died Friday, July 5, 2024 at the Bradley Health Rehab Center.
Judith was born July 25, 1945, the daughter of the late Lottie and James Patterson.
She is survived by her children Rhonda (Jeff) Holbert of Cleveland, Sherri (Patrick) Strange of Oklahoma, Cathy Cooper of Ohio and Lloyd Shisler of...
Charles Murphy
Jul 5, 2024
Charles L. Murphy, 86, of Cleveland, TN, walked into the arms of his Savior on Friday, July 5th.
Charles was born on April 15, 1938 in Dayton, TN, to Tom and Lorraine Murphy.
He is preceded in death by his parents; one sister; and two brothers, Joe and Ellis Murphy.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Betty; his daughters Renee Colvin and...
John Stepp
Jul 4, 2024
John Ray Stepp, 87, of Cleveland, TN passed away on July 4, 2024. He was born on April 1, 1937 to the late John Braska "Braskie" Stepp and Jesse Cash Stepp.
He was a loyal fan to all of his favorite teams: New York Yankees, Washington Redskins, and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. He lived in six different states throughout his...
Patricia Sue Bivens
Jul 4, 2024
Patricia Sue Bivens, aged 79, a resident of the Conasauga Community, passed away on Thursday, July 4th, surrounded by her loving family. Sue was preceded in death by her parents, Otis and Mattie Lee Long; first husband George Maxwell; and second husband Charles Bivens. She is survived by her children: Shelia Sherrill and husband Phillip, Kay German and long-time companion...
Ralph Riggs
Jul 3, 2024
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Ralph Eugene Riggs on 07/03/2024 in Nashville, Tennessee. Ralph Eugene Riggs was born on 08/07/1959 in Dayton, Ohio. He was a truck driver until his retirement and enjoyed wood working, fishing, spending time with family, telling jokes, and trying to scare people. Ralph tried to help anyone in need...
Dale Massey
Jul 3, 2024
Dale Ivan Massey, 85, of Cleveland, TN passed away on July 3, 2024. He was born on November 20, 1938 to the late EM "Mart" Massey and Amy Clayton Massey.
In addition to his mother and father, he is preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Walker Massey and siblings: Wanda Massey, Joyce Withrow, and Judy Todd. He leaves behind to...
David Gatlin
Jul 3, 2024
David Lee Gatlin, 64, passed away on July 3, 2024. He was born in Cleveland, Tennessee on May 26, 1960 to the late Roy Lee Frazier and Jackie Jones Moore. He was a 1979 graduate of Tennessee Military Institute in Sweetwater, Tennessee. David was employed at the McMinn County Sheriff's Department prior to retiring from Bowater Southern in 2012 after...
Linda Willis
Jul 3, 2024
Linda Ruth Willis, 78, of Niota, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2024 at her home surrounded by her children and loving pets.
Linda was born on January 10, 1946. She was a dedicated mother who enjoyed spending time with her family, grandkids and pets.
She leaves behind son, Randall (Tammy) Willis; daughter, Pam Givens who hurts, but appreciates...
Charles Scoggins
Jul 3, 2024
Charles Junior Scoggins, born on February 22, 1939, in Chattanooga, TN, passed away on July 3, 2024. A brick mason and avid fisherman, Chuck found joy in spending time with his family, particularly his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.
Preceded in death by his parents, Richard Scoggins and Maebell Scoggins; his son Tommy Charles Scoggins, and several siblings, Chuck is survived by...
Gary Sweeton
Jul 2, 2024
Gary was born in Bradley County on July 5, 1960, to Lonnie and Olline Sweeton. He was raised in Charleston and graduated from Charleston K-12. On May 29, 2000, he married his wife Katherine. Together, they built a life with love, laughter, and immense support. Although Gary never had children of his own, he was a father figure to Katherine's...
David Scoggins, Jr.
Jul 2, 2024
David Lee Scoggins, Jr., lovingly known as Dave, Biscuit Butt, Dad, Papaw, and friend passed away on July 2, 2024, at the age of 66 after a long battle with cancer. Born on October 22, 1957, in Chattanooga, TN, David was a cherished member of the Cleveland, TN community. David found joy in simple pleasures and had a deep passion...
Michael Jefferson
Jul 1, 2024
Michael Wayne Jefferson II, beloved son, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on July 1, 2024, from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. He is now reunited with his cherished wife, Heather Jefferson, who passed away in November 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer.
Michael was born to Jody Jefferson and Michael Jefferson I. He was a...
Aureties Hawkins
Jul 1, 2024
Aureties Mae Hawkins, of Cleveland, TN, walked into Eternity on Monday, July 1, 2024. Aureties was born on May 26, 1940 to Julian Clint and Charlotte Cole Bryson. She loved tracing her family's genealogy, bird watching, lighthouses and reading. She was preceded in death by her parents Julian Clint and Charlotte Cole Bryson, sister Lela (Gilbert) Epperson, brother Earl (Geraldine)...
Cynthia Corum
Jul 1, 2024
Cynthia Carole "CeeCee" Campbell Corum passed away peacefully in her home on July 1st, 2024. CeeCee was born on September 6, 1946, to Bill and Cotton Campbell in Lincoln, North Carolina. She attended Bradley Central High School and was in the graduating class of 1964.
Throughout her youth, she loved riding the wagon trains through the mountains, as well as spending...
Holley Dee Belk
Jul 1, 2024
Holley Dee Belk (affectionately called Granny by her grandchildren) entered her heavenly home on July 1, 2024. She was born in Sunbright, TN to Mary Helen Moore Pemberton and Asburl Pemberton. She was the fourth child of fourteen children. Holley Dee was married to Charlie Belk, Sr. for 56 years until his death in 1996.
She was preceded in death by...
Cody Daniel Moore
Jun 30, 2024
Cody Daniel Moore, of Fort Oglethorpe, GA, passed away on June 30, 2024, at the age of 33. He was born on May 5, 1991, in Chattanooga, TN to his Mother Shannon Moore.
Cody was a loving husband to his wife, Jessica Moore. Together, they built a beautiful life filled with love and cherished memories. Cody was a devoted father to...
Jeffery Lembrick
Jun 30, 2024
Jeffery Lee Lembrick, 55, of Madisonville, TN passed away in the early hours of Sunday, June 30, 2024 in his home. He went to rest far too early, and will be missed deeply each day.
Jeffery was a dedicated husband, father, and friend. His upmost concern was to take care of his household, always showing what it means to provide for...
Regina Ann Cosby
Jun 30, 2024
Regina Ann Cosby, 73, lifelong resident of Chattanooga, TN, passed away June 30, 2024. She was born August 19, 1950, to the late Mattie Burkes Cosby and Richmond Cosby, Jr.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, Adrian Cosby and granddaughter, Deja Holloway.
Left to cherish her memories, son, Terry D. Moon; daughter, Darnella Holloway (Dewayne);...
Sharon Kelley
Jun 30, 2024
Sharon Davis Kelley, aged 64, of McDonald, TN, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2024. Preceding her in death were her husband, Joe Kelley, her parents, Josie and Jack Davis, her brother, Paul Davis, and sisters Nancy Parlier and Jackie Davis. Sharon had retired from McKee Foods and had a deep passion for music and attending concerts, her favorite being...
Joseph Lawson
Jun 29, 2024
Joseph Carson Lawson passed away peacefully at home on June 29th, 2024.
Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Gleaves Lawson Jr. and Thelma Westbrooke Lawson.
He is survived by two Daughters, Emily (Jeff) Robino, and Joy (Nate) Nelson; as well as his Girlfriend of 25 years Karen Yates; two Grandchildren Liam Robino, and Ali Nelson. Also, Joe is survived...
