Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Daniel Kelleston
Jun 8, 2024
Daniel H. Kelleston, beloved husband, father, brother, and son, passed away on June 8th, 2024, in Cleveland, TN, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 27, 1957, in Trenton, Michigan, to William and Beverly Kelleston.
Daniel led a full life filled with hard work, dedication, and cherished moments. He served in the United States Marine Corps...
Mary Louise Lindsey
Jun 8, 2024
Mary Louise Lindsey, 89, lifelong resident of Chattanooga, TN, passed away June 8, 2024. Born January 28, 1935, to the late William Flippo & Clara Flippo. Mary loved making flowers and crafts.
In addition to her parents, Louise is preceded in death by her sisters, Wanda Weakley and Maragret Talley; brother, William Buddy Flippo.
Survived by her sons, Alvin (Sheila) Lindsey and...
Albert Junior Mears (Alb)
Jun 8, 2024
Albert Junior Mears (Alb), 82, most beloved man, Coalminer Foreman for 25 years with Tennessee Consolidator and 3 years with Jim Walter's No#3 mines passed away June 8, 2024.
He is proceeded in death by parents Albert Lee Mears and Estelle Mears; brothers, David, Sam, and Bob Mears; sisters, Doris White, and Jackie Jackson; nephews, Jeff Nunley, and Kevin Jackson; great-grandson,...
Sonny Butler
Jun 7, 2024
Sonny Ray Butler, 71, of Dayton, Tennessee passed away on Friday, June 7, 2024. Sonny was born on November 25, 1952, in Oneida, Tennessee to the late Louis "Mousey" Butler and Thelma Ann Abston Butler.
He was of the Baptist faith and a former deacon at Union Fork Baptist Church. Sonny was employed for over 28 years at Norfolk...
Eddie White
Jun 6, 2024
Eddie J. White 84 of Philadelphia, TN. passed away peacefully surrounded by family on June 6, 2024. He was a self employed Heavy Equipment Operator for 40 years.
He was preceded in death by his loving companion of 40 years Shirley McDaniel parents JR White and Wanda Johnson. Brothers Charles and Jimmy White. Sister Jean Fox.
He leaves behind sister JoAnn Malpass....
Danny Fowler
Jun 5, 2024
A dear friend and beloved father Danny Chalmer Fowler went home on Wednesday June 5th 2024. He will be missed and his memory will be forever treasured by his friends and family.
Born in Cleveland Tennessee Danny lived most of his childhood in Ripley where he lived with his foster family and some of his brothers. It was in Ripley...
Albert Thompson
Jun 4, 2024
Albert Thompson, 72, passed away on June 4, 2024, in Chattanooga, TN.
He was born in Charleston, SC. He was educated with a Bachelor's of Art and a Master's degree at Columbia University. He was an author and an educator. He embraced Christ at an early age. He leaves a legacy of faith, creativity and compassion.
He is survived by a brother...
William "Mike" Sipe
Jun 4, 2024
William Michael Sipe (71) of Cleveland, TN passed away on June 3, 2024. Born on May 1, 1953, Mike was a lifelong resident of Cleveland. He enjoyed fishing and aviation - holding a private pilot license for many years. Mike owned and operated Sipe's Paint and Body shop for several decades with his father, Bill, until his retirement. He most...
Susan Trew
Jun 4, 2024
Susan Carol Trew, 76, of Decatur passed away on June 4, 2024 at NHC Healthcare Sequatchie.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Trew Sr; parents, Cam and Ravanell Goines; sisters, Marlene Boles, Lynn Stokes, Sharlene Shelton; brothers, Larry Goines, Cam Goines Jr and Jimmy Goines; grandson, Waylon Trew; and nephew, Jerry Shelton.
Survivors include her son, Billy (Stacy) Trew;...
George "Troy" Barfield
Jun 4, 2024
George "Troy" Barfield, 88 went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at home with family. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He has been a resident of Cleveland for over 50 years. He was a devout Christian and a member of North Cleveland Church of God where he served as a long time usher....
Anita Little
Jun 3, 2024
Sunrise: August 7, 1971 Sunset: June 3, 2024
Anita Little, 52, of Chattanooga, Tn passed away Monday June 3, 2024, in a local hospice facility. Anita was born to Jim and Crystal Little on August 7, 1971.
Anita was a faithful member of Emmanuel Praise Temple.
Anita was proceeded in death by her father Jim Little...
Vicky Hendrickson
Jun 3, 2024
Vicky Hendrickson passed away on Monday, June 3, 2024.
She enjoyed travel, playing with and having long conversations with her grandchildren. She was an avid reader.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Dale Hendrickson; three sisters and two brothers.
She leaves behind her son Derek Schultz and her daughter in law, Alanda Schultz; three grandchildren, David Pyrlik, Dessa Pyrlik and Hayden...
Christopher Hamonds
Jun 1, 2024
Christopher Alan Hamonds, 32, of Athens, TN, passed away at home Saturday, June 1st, 2024.
Chris was born July 5, 1991 in Athens, TN. He enjoyed spending time with his children and family. He also enjoyed doing all kinds of outdoor activities.
He is survived by his parents, Paul and Debbie Hamonds of Athens, TN; two sisters, Christie Hamonds of Cleveland, TN,...
Patricia Jones
Jun 1, 2024
Patricia Ann Jones, 79, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2024. Patricia was born on February 4, 1945, in Chattanooga, Tennessee to the late Marion Arthur Jones, and Frances Virginia Sullivan.
Along her parents she was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Angel Renee Hall.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory her children, Diana (Jason) Bennett, Robetta (Greg)...
John Seymore
May 31, 2024
Johnny Raymond Seymore, 84, of Athens, Tennessee, passed away on May 31, 2024, in Knoxville, Tennessee. He was born on June 24, 1939. Johnny was a dedicated employee who retired from the McMinn County Highway Department. Outside of work, he found joy in his hobby as a fisherman.
He is survived by his loving wife, Rachel Seymore; daughters, Lisa Shankle...
Patrick Coyle
May 31, 2024
Patrick Marcus "Pat" Coyle, 81, a longtime resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Friday evening, May 31, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Chattanooga, TN on September 27, 1942, a son of the late Simeon & Margaret Coyle. Pat graduated from Central High School and went on to UTK where he met the...
Mary Helen Combs
May 31, 2024
Mary Helen Combs, 67, of Reliance, Tennessee passed away on Friday, May 31, 2024. Mary Helen was born on July 15, 1956, in Warren, Ohio to the late George Roger Bates and Margaret Massey Bates. She was a very kindhearted person who loved spending time with her family. Mary Helen also enjoyed going to yard sales and playing bingo.
In her...
Richard Wheeler
May 30, 2024
Richard "Smiley" Wheeler (70) of Cleveland, TN passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on May 30, 2024. Richard was married to his devoted wife for 45 years. Together, they spent their life raising 3 children, following Christ, and spending time with family.
Richard is a Cleveland native, born in 1953 to Beatrice and the late Verlin Wheeler. He was a...
Thelma Woolever
May 30, 2024
Thelma Woolever, age 98 of Collegedale, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at her home on May 30, 2024 after a brief illness.
Thelma was born on January 11, 1926, in Berrien Springs, Michigan to the late Dan and Lucile Halvorsen. She only lived a few months there before her family moved to Takoma Park, Maryland. Thelma attended three grades at the church...
Teena Wimpee
May 30, 2024
Teena Louise Wimpee, 62, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2024. Teena on November 2, 1961 in Cleveland to the late James Wimpee, and Francis "Yvonne" McCormack Wimpee Cannon. Teena enjoyed watching Nascar, and Tennessee Football, listening to country music, taking beach vacations, and going to Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. She also enjoyed eating at the Dairy...
