Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Tommy Smith
Jun 24, 2024
Tommy Lee Smith Jr., 70 of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away on Monday, June 24, 2024. Tommy was born in Alabama on January 6, 1954. Tommy loved hanging out with friends, playing horseshoes, and watching TV. His favorites to watch were westerns, and Judge Judy. He also enjoyed cutting up with his grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Tommy...
Janet Caldwell
Jun 24, 2024
Janet Caldwell, 51, passed away on June 24, 2024, in Chattanooga, TN. Janet was born on August 9, 1972 in Cleveland, TN, to Delbert Caldwell and Minnie Jeffers. Janet graduated from Bradley Central High School. She started her career as a Server for many years.
Janet had two children, Haley Caldwell and Tanner Caldwell. Janet was best known for eating her...
Shirley Jenkins
Jun 24, 2024
Shirley Jean Pittman Jenkins, 87, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away on Monday, June 24, 2024. Shirley was born on December 12, 1936 in McCaysville, Georgia to the late William "Bass" and Ethel Pittman. Shirley was very family centered. She enjoyed more than anything to spend time with her children, and grandchildren.
Along with her parents she was preceded in death by...
Stacy Runyan
Jun 24, 2024
Stacy Lynn Runyan, 48, of Athens, TN passed away on June 24, 2024 at Kindred Hospital of Chattanooga, TN.
Stacy loved his family very much. He enjoyed spending time with his 2 nieces, and helping with his mother. Stacy was a carpenter, and loved working with his hand. He use to raise gamecocks for fighting, and won several tournaments.
He was preceded...
Audrey Robinson
Jun 24, 2024
In Loving Memory of Audrey Ann Robinson
March 28, 1952- June 24, 2024
Audrey Ann Robinson was a lifelong resident of Chattanooga and was of the baptist faith. She passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loved ones on June 24, 2024.
She was preceded in death by her father Clarence Bice; mother Annie Mae...
William Flowers
Jun 24, 2024
William Roy Flowers, 76, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away on Monday, June 24, 2024. William Was born on April 18, 1948, in Cleveland, Tennessee to the late Arvil and Mary Flowers. He enjoyed watching westerns, racing, and football.
Along with is parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Flowers; and his brothers, Bobby Flowers, Jimmy Flowers, and Ricky...
John Ensley
Jun 24, 2024
John Robert "Johnny" Ensley, 76, passed away peacefully at his home on the morning of June 24, 2024 after a lengthy illness. Johnny was born on May 1, 1948 to the late O.W. "Shorty" and Geneva Ensley. He was a lifelong resident of Cleveland, Tennessee. He was of the Baptist faith.
Johnny attended Bradley High School. He later became a proud...
Phil Taylor
Jun 23, 2024
James Phillip "Phil" Taylor, 64, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away on June 23, 2024 after battling illness for several months, with his wife and children by his side. Phil was born on November 21, 1959 in Suffolk, Virginia to the late James Earl and Shirley Taylor.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife, Peggy Taylor; his children, Jackie (Josh)...
Ronald Hudson
Jun 23, 2024
Ronald Eugene Hudson, "Honeybee" age 65, of Athens, Tennessee, passed away peacefully, Sunday, June 23, 2024, after suffering a stroke. He was the son of the late Donald and Norma Jean Hudson of Calhoun, Tennessee. He was preceded in death by his brothers Charles Everett Hudson, Rodney Martin Hudson and brother-in-law Alex Compton. Grandparents Clarence Everett Hudson and Margaret Ellen...
Carol Woolson
Jun 22, 2024
Carol Louise Woolson, nee Sprague, went to her Lord on June 22, 2024. She was born on September 20, 1947 to Harold Fay Sprague and Marjorie Louise Horton Sprague in Albany, NY.
She was a caring nurse, a doting mother, a loving wife, a true friend and devoted follower of Christ. She was a member of Tasso United Methodist...
Michael Dooley
Jun 22, 2024
On June 22, 2024 Michael "Mike" Thomas Dooley age 62, left this earth to go to his heavenly home surrounded by family. This was following a brief battle with cancer.
Mike is survived by his children and caretakers Amber (Todd) Olinger, son Tyler Dooley, and son Jeffrey Dooley. Mike is also survived by his parents Jack Dooley - father, Sue Dooley...
Bartley Blackwell
Jun 21, 2024
Bartley Clay Blackwell passed away on Friday, June 21, 2024. He was a lifelong resident of McMinn County. He enjoyed NASCAR, music and watching wrestling with his son Travis. His personality was one that could not be beat. He had jokes for days and could make anyone and everyone laugh.
Bartley is survived by his one and only true love, Tammy...
Billy Robinson
Jun 21, 2024
Billy Robinson passed away peacefully on June 21, 2024, just shy of her 90th birthday. She had been in the loving care of her daughter and grandson for the past two years, in Harrison, Tennessee.
Billy was born the youngest of four girls on July 17,1934 in Omar, West Virginia to Wilbert M. and Maude Garrett Langdon. She moved to Shreveport,...
Brett Miller
Jun 21, 2024
Brett Miller, 43, passed away on June 21, 2024, in Cleveland, TN.
Brett Miller was born on July 17, 1980 in Cleveland, TN, to Al Miller and Pamela Miller.
Brett graduated from Cleveland High School in 1998 where he was an all-state wrestler and soccer player. After high school, he went on to Carson-Newman for wrestling and academics. After Carson-Newman, Brett worked...
Kimberly Marie Little
Jun 21, 2024
Kimberly, 46, passed away June 21, 2024. She was a beloved Mom, Yiayia, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
She was born November 21, 1977, to James and Judith Little, who preceded her in death.
She leaves behind her daughter and son, Victoria Little and Ethan Sandlin. Along with their partners, Jessica and Skyler. Brother Tim...
Annette Newby
Jun 21, 2024
Annette Newby, age 64, passed away on Friday, June 21, 2024. Annette was born September 5, 1959.
She was preceded in death by her father, Paul Eugene Whittle.
She is survived by sons Steven James Newby and Daniel Keith Newby (Susie); her mother Betty Denton; twin sister Jeannette Blair (Jimmy); brothers DeWayne Whittle (Sheila) and Michael Whittle; several nieces and nephews.
Graveside service...
Samuel Roper
Jun 20, 2024
Samuel Clayton Roper, 42, passed away peacefully at home on June 20th 2024.
Sam was born in Gainesville Georgia on 9/10/81 to Melissa Roper.
Sam is survived by his mother Melissa(Roper)Locke, three wonderful children Alicia Hope Roper, Atticus Clay Roper and Persephone Jane Roper; partner Sarah Schmidt; father Brian Arias and grandma Iris.
He was preceded in...
Lennie Buckner
Jun 20, 2024
Lennie Buckner, 78, went to be with the Lord, June 20, 2024; she was surrounded by her friends and family at home. She was of the Baptist faith, and lived a wonderfully full life, treasuring every moment spent with her family. She also enjoyed sewing and tending to her flower garden.
Lennie is preceded in death by her parents Clint...
Stanley Hysinger
Jun 20, 2024
Stanley Wayne Hysinger, 73, of Rocky Face, Georgia, passed away on June 20, 2024.
Stanley was born on May 16, 1951, to J.A. and Maxie Hysinger in Cleveland, Tennessee. He attended Bradley County Central High School until 1968.
After high school he went to work in the carpet mill industry for over 40 years. He worked with the Whitfield County Fire Department...
Floyd Pressley
Jun 20, 2024
Floyd Thomas Pressley "Possum" age 77 passed away surrounded by family Thursday June 20, 2024. A native of Athens, TN and spent most his life in the concrete finishing business. Those who knew him would know him to be witty, kind, brutally honest, but a loving Father, Grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. His smile and happiness was contagious.
Possum was preceded...
