Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Wayne Michael Foster
Jun 18, 2024
Michael Wayne Foster, 66, of LaFayette, GA, passed away, June 18, 2024, at his residence. He was born May 11, 1958, and of the Morman faith.
He enjoyed drawing, music, and motorcycles.
Michael is survived by his son, Joshua Foster; siblings, Panla Higginbottom Foster; grandchildren, Jasmine Lea Foster, Johnathon Keith Holland Foster, Emma Welch Foster, Elexus Welch Foster, Elizabeth Welch Foster, and...
Barbara Smith
Jun 18, 2024
Barbara Smith, a beloved resident of Chickamauga, GA, peacefully passed away on June 18, 2024, at the age of 78. Originally from Jacksonville, FL, Barbara found her heart in North Georgia, where she lived a life filled with love, faith, and cherished hobbies.
A devout Christian and member of the Baptist community, Barbara's life revolved around her family and her passions....
Lena Reno
Jun 18, 2024
Lena "Tinker" Reno, 63, of Englewood went to be with her Heavenly Father on June 18, 2024.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Clyde and Lucille Derrick; siblings, Helen Tinsley, Tommy Derrick, Pete Derrick and Curtis Derrick.
Tinker is survived by her son, Corky (Alicia) Derrick; grandchildren whom she lived her life for, Jace Derrick, Briely...
Sara Roberson
Jun 17, 2024
Sara Evelyn Roberson passed away on June 17th, 2024, in Cleveland, TN. Sara was born on March 13th, 1940, in Cleveland, TN.
Douglas Blackwell
Jun 16, 2024
Attorney Douglas (Doug) Neil Blackwell II, beloved husband of Christina (Chrissy) Lemek-Blackwell passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his adoring wife on June 16, 2024. The son of Douglas Neil Blackwell and Elizabeth Blackwell. Douglas was born on May 21, 1972. He spent his childhood in Cleveland, TN a community he cherished. Douglas attended Cleveland High school and graduated...
Betty Cooley
Jun 15, 2024
Betty Jo (White) Cooley went home to be with her Lord on June 15th, 2024 at the age of 82. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clinton Paul Cooley, her parents, Lloyd and Mamie White, her sister, Jewell Swinford, Dean White and brother, Beecher White. Betty is survived by her son, Danny (Tamara Newell) Moore, daughters, Rhonda (Tim)...
Rodney Bacon
Jun 15, 2024
Rodney E. Bacon of Georgetown, TN born on June 22, 1943, passed away on June 15, 2024 at the age of 80. Rodney is survived by his wife of 61 years Brenda, one son Greg and wife Lori Bacon of Birchwood, TN, one grandson Bradley and his wife Jessica Bacon of Georgetown, TN, and one great grandson Connor Bacon also...
Gary Sneed
Jun 15, 2024
Reverend Gary Lynn Sneed, 68, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2024. Gary was born on May 31, 1956 in Cleveland, Tennessee to the late Jerome and Eulene Sneed. He enjoyed watching Tennessee Vols Football, family get togethers, traveling, motorcycles, fishing, being outdoors, and most of all spoiling his grandchildren. Over his time in ministry Gary pastored...
Freida Stutz
Jun 15, 2024
Freida C. Stutz, 83, a lifelong resident of Chattanooga, TN, passed away June 15, 2024, surrounded by family at her residence. Born December 7, 1940, and a member of Christ United Methodist Church. She loved Boating on Lake Chickamauga and the Myakka River in South Florida. All the family boats were named for her - The Freida C. Freida enjoyed...
Glenda Hardy
Jun 14, 2024
Glenda Kaye Hardy, 59, passed away June 14, 2024, in Chattanooga, TN. Born July 26, 1964, to the late Stella E. Hicks & Doyle E. Hicks, Jr., and of the Christian faith. Kaye enjoyed spending time with her daughter and grandchildren.
Survived by her loving daughter, Nicole Seay; grandchildren, Tara, Nathan, Bay, and Zoie; siblings, Marian Vogel, Pam Haggenmaker, Joanna Kicklighter,...
Willard McKinney
Jun 14, 2024
Willard Maurice McKinney, known to friends and family as Reese or Mo, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2024, at the age of 75. He was born on September 26, 1948, in Athens, TN, and was a beloved member of his community. Willard's greatest joys in life were his family and the Tennessee Vols (not always in that order).
He...
Alice Ricketts
Jun 13, 2024
Alice Anne Ricketts, 59, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2024. Alice was born on April 14, 1965, in Santa Monica, California to the late Robert Francis Gleason and Paula Marie Gleason. Alice loved her family, friends, and animals dearly. She was an avid music enthusiast.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory her husband, Michael Eugene Ricketts;...
Kenneth Hafley
Jun 13, 2024
Kenneth Wayne "Ken" Hafley, 70 a resident of Birchwood, TN passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2024, at his home. He was born in Chattanooga, TN on September 20, 1953, a son of the late Harold & Viola Hafley. Ken was a gifted automotive repairman and owned his own repair business in Huntsville, AL and then later relocated back to...
Charlotta Pickens
Jun 13, 2024
Charlotta "CP" Pickens, 83, a lifelong resident of McMinn County passed away on Thursday morning, June 13, 2024, at Starr Regional of Etowah.
She was born in Etowah, TN on April 8, 1941, a daughter of the late Raymond and Otsie. Charlotta was of the Christian faith and a member of First Church of God in Englewood, TN. She worked 30+...
Brenda Sample
Jun 13, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Brenda "Gayle" Sample on June 13, 2024. A woman of outgoing, compassionate, and caring nature, Gayle lived a fulfilling life characterized by kindness and love.
Gayle is survived by her daughter, Jaime Fulford, son-in-law, Jim Fulford, and her grandchildren; Brandon, Harlee, and Carter Fulford. Their grandmother had always...
Gail Lane
Jun 11, 2024
Ann Gail Lane, age 86, of Spring City, TN, passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2024. She was born on March 28, 1938 in Lockland, OH, to Howard and Lorraine Humphrey Apke.
Gail worked as an executive secretary in the automotive industry; and in her spare time, devoted herself to coach soccer.
She married Cleveland Lane in December 1999, and he survives....
Lee Tucker
Jun 10, 2024
Lee Tucker was born December 8, 1937 to William Lawrence and Stella Maureen Hartline Tucker.
Lee graduated from South Side High School in Memphis, TN in 1956, where he entered the US Navy training in San Diego, CA, class A Radio School and Submarine School in New London, CT. Lee was stationed aboard the USS Tigrone SSR 419, USS Trumpetfish and...
Darrell Guthrie
Jun 9, 2024
Darrell E. Guthrie, 85, of Brandon, Florida Passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2024. Darrell was born on April 13, 1939, in Cleveland, Tennessee to the late James and Bermham Guthrie. He served in the United States Air Force carrying the rank of A3C Aircraft Mechanic. After returning home he was employed by Delta Airlines as an aircraft engine mechanic...
June Jones
Jun 8, 2024
June Elizabeth Hargis Jones passed away Saturday, June 8, 2024, while surrounded by family. She was just a few weeks shy of her 99th birthday. Preceding her in death were her parents, Benjamin and Beulah Lee Hargis; three brothers, Charles, William and David Hargis; and one sister, Virginia Hargis Bouterse.
A graduate of Bradley High School, she also attended Stetson University...
Teanna Henson
Jun 8, 2024
Teanna Henson, 54, of Athens gained her wings on June 8, 2024, in Ringgold, GA.
Teanna is preceded in death by her grandparents, Thelma and Paul Baker.
Teanna is survived by her daughters Kayla Thornton and Tawny Wilbanks. Her sons Keith Henson, Chris Thornton, and Rodney Wilbanks. Her Parents Bobby and Jackie Koerber. Her two sisters and brother...
