Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Bobby Rickman
Mar 29, 2025
Bobby Neal Rickman, age 72 passed away at his home in East Ridge, TN on March 29, 2025. He was born in Stantonville, TN on November 3, 1952. Growing up on what would later become the Shiloh National Military Park, instilled a deep-rooted love of American History.
He took that love of history and became not only a hero to his...
Lewis Hobbs
Mar 29, 2025
Lewis N. Hobbs, age 62, of Chattanooga, TN, passed away at his home on March 29, 2025.
A lifelong resident of Chattanooga, Lewis attended Tyner High School and was a member of Morris Hill Baptist Church. He had a deep love for the Tennessee Vols, the freedom of the open road on his motorcycle, and the joy of spending time with...
Beverly Davis
Mar 29, 2025
Beverly Ann Davis, a retired piano teacher in Oak Ridge, passed away on March 29, 2025. She was 85 years old. Born June 30, 1939, in Winsted, Connecticut, to mother, Ann M. Peterson and father, Walter K. Peterson, she grew up in Colebrook, Connecticut. She graduated in 1957 from Gilbert High School in Winsted, Connecticut. She maintained some high school...
Angelena Fagan
Mar 29, 2025
Angie Marie Long Cryer Fagan, 57, passed away at her home in Red Bank, TN on March 29, 2025. She was born in Chattanooga, TN on December 10, 1967. She lived most of her life in Chattanooga, but also lived many years in Slidell, LA. She was known for her kind nature, and heart of gold. Those who knew her...
Paul Jenkins
Mar 29, 2025
Paul John Jenkins, 82, a lifelong resident of the Calhoun and Charleston area passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family and friends on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Paul was born on May 14, 1942, in Charleston, Tennessee to the late Charlie and Ella Mae Jenkins.
Paul was a former employee of Hardwick/ Magic Chef Stove Company...
Rosella Ratcliff
Mar 29, 2025
Rosella K. Burns Ratcliff earned her Heavenly wings on Saturday March 29, 2025 following a short illness. She was proceded in death by her mother Lillie Mae Burns and father Jospeh A. Burns, her husband Glenn O. Ratcliff, brothers Edward Joe Burns and Crawford Roy Burns and grandson Tanner D. Ratcliff.
She is survived by her children, Cathy Ratcliff...
Peggy Brown
Mar 29, 2025
Peggy Ann Brown, a devoted mother, grandmother, aunt, cherished friend, and servant of God, passed away at the age of 81 on March 29, 2025. Peggy was a shining light of love, service, and compassion. Peggy was a dedicated worker, spending many years at Hardwick Clothes. After her retirement, she devoted nine years to caring for her mother, providing extraordinary...
Terry Gobble
Mar 28, 2025
Terry F. Gobble, 86 of McDonald, Tennessee passed away on Friday, March 28,2025. Terry was born in Batesville, Arkansas to the late Raymond Clay Gobble and Violet McDoniel Gobble.
In his spare time Terry enjoyed golfing, bowling, crossword puzzles, bird watching, watching movies, and building fun items for his children. He could build just about anything- from play houses, to...
Nelrea Burry
Mar 28, 2025
Nelrea Keel Burry, age 92, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2025 in Athens, TN. She was born December 2, 1932 in Cottondale, FL to parents J.B. Keel and Flossie Keel. She lived most of her life in Ocala, FL.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Marvin Burry; and son, Tim Burry.
She is survived...
Wilma Pritchett
Mar 27, 2025
Wilma Jean King Pritchett, 90, passed away on March 27, 2025. She was born in Kingsport, Tennessee and spent all her adult life in Cleveland. She retired from Duracell after many years of service.
Wilma was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Pritchett, infant son Roy Pritchett Jr., parents Charles and Bessie King, brothers Paul, Carl, and Roy King and...
Franklin Haney
Mar 27, 2025
Franklin McArthur Haney of Cleveland, passed away on Thursday March 27, 2025 at home. He was born to the late George Lester and Mary Climer Haney. Franklin attended Bradley Central High School and was a member of the 1960 graduating class. After graduation he attended Tennessee Tech, where he graduated with a degree in Agronomy. He retired from M&M Mars...
James LeQuire
Mar 27, 2025
James Carl LeQuire, 78, of Cleveland, TN, passed away on March 27, 2025.
James was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy, a passionate fisherman, and a devoted father who spent years coaching his son in little league football. He retired after 38 years of service at Duracell as a maintenance mechanic. He had a deep appreciation for a good meal...
Lisa Clowers
Mar 26, 2025
Lisa Yvonne Clowers, 57, passed away March 26, 2025. She was born July 5, 1967, and of the Christian/Baptist faith. Lisa loved her dog Talia, playing on her phone, going on trips and her diet cokes. She also enjoyed spending time with her family.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Caroyln Sue Harcrow; father, Thomas Curtis Clowers; sister, Crystal...
Doris Hamilton
Mar 26, 2025
Doris Amalie Hamilton, 69, of Athens went to be with the Lord on March 26, 2025. She was born on September 16, 1955 to Douglas and Betty Kelley in Hereford, Texas. She was a financial and insurance advisor for many decades helping hundreds of clients plan for their futures and the future of their loved ones. She was given the...
Anna Escue
Mar 25, 2025
Anna Joyce Escue, 76, peacefully passed away with her daughter, grandson, and niece by her side on March 25, 2025. She was born on October 9, 1948, and of the Baptist faith. Anna worked as a nurse, being an LPN for over 20 years, and taught CNA classes.
She loved to help others and loved her family and friends unconditionally. She...
Shawn Franklin
Mar 25, 2025
Shawn Berlon Franklin, 47, of Cleveland, TN passed away on March 25, 2025. He was born on September 8, 1977 to William Lee Franklin and Kara Nena Leamon.
Shawn was a gifted musician and guitar player. He was always there to help others with his genuine heart. He loved his family dearly.
He is preceded in death by his father, William Lee...
Louella "Lupe" Picklesimer
Mar 25, 2025
Louella "Lupe" Picklesimer, 86, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on the evening of Tuesday, March 25, 2025. A devoted Christian, she loved her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and was a faithful member of Lakewood Baptist Church in Harrison, TN. Lupe was deeply involved in her church community, serving in the choir, managing the nursery for over two...
Tammy Head
Mar 25, 2025
Tammy Lee Head, 60, of Cleveland, TN passed away on March 25, 2025. She was born on January 4, 1965 to the late James and Lola Finley.
Tammy enjoyed traveling, fishing, painting and listening to music. She also enjoyed boating, waterskiing, and riding horses.
In addition to her mother and father, she is preceded in death...
Elsie "Sue" Palmer
Mar 25, 2025
Elsie "Sue" Palmer, 75, of Athens went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 25, 2025.
Sue was considered the caretaker of her family. She was an encourager, keeping everyone going through the good times and bad. Sue was an amazing wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Preceded...
Connie Elaine Hayes
Mar 24, 2025
On Monday, March 24, 2025 our amazing mother, Connie Elaine Hayes, peacefully passed away at the age of 77. Connie fought Alzheimer's disease for more than 17 years. She was a wonderful mother, GaGa, sister and friend to so many and will be deeply missed.
She was preceded in death by the love of her life, Lynn Hayes and both parents;...
