Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries

Ronald Huffman

May 30, 2024

Ronald "Ron" Marce Huffman, a devoted follower of Christ, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, peacefully passed away surrounded by family on the morning of May 30th at the age of 76.

Ronald was born on August 18th, 1947, in Cullman, Alabama, to Jack and Mamie Huffman. On October 9th, 1982 (41 years), he married Deanna Huffman, and together they built a...

James Marshall

May 30, 2024

James Gilbert Marshall, 89, of Georgetown, Tennessee passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2024. James was born in Georgetown, Tennessee to the late Roy "Stormy" Marshall and Ruby Neeley Marshall. He enjoyed working on small engine repairs, as well as farming.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his his daughter, Glenda Darlene Marshall; and his siblings,...

Ronald "Butch" Strickland

May 29, 2024

Ronald Lamar "Butch" Strickland, 72, of Dalton, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. Butch was born on October 11, 1951 in Dalton, Georgia to the late Tom Strickland and Florence Strickland Hammock. In his spare time Butch enjoyed spending time with his children and granddaughters. He also enjoyed gardening, being out in nature, and the simple things in...

Elbert Austin

May 28, 2024

Elbert Austin, 88, passed away on May 28, 2024, in Dayton Tn at a local health care facility. He was a dedicated employee for Catnapper for 44 years. Elbert was an avid Nascar fan, his favorite driver was Richard Petty. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and the Tennessee Vols. Elbert served the community for many years as a little league coach....

Leroy Head

May 28, 2024

Leroy "Lee" Head III, aged 54, of Etowah, TN, passed away peacefully into the arms of the Lord at his home on May 28th, 2024. after an extended illness. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

Lee was born on July 15, 1968 in Williston, Fl, moving with his family to Germany, where his father served...

Kimberly McBride

May 27, 2024

Kimberly Kay McBride, 58, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away on Monday, May 27, 2024. Kim was born at St. Elizabeth hospital Covington Ky in 1965 to Ernie and Sandra McLoney.

She graduated from Walton-Verona high school as valedictorian. Kim earned her BA at Eastern Kentucky University before starting her own marketing consulting business. Kim loved hiking, gardening, and the beach. She...

Richard Mulliner

May 27, 2024

Richard Roper Mulliner Jr (84) of Berryville AR, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2024, at his son Brian's home in Vonore TN, from complications related to Parkinson's disease and Progressive Supra Nuclear Palsy. Preceded in death, his parents Richard Roper Mulliner Sr, and Dorothy Florence Mulliner (Sander). Survived by his spouse Nancy L Mulliner (Wagoner) and their three adult...

Howard High

May 27, 2024

Howard Eugene High Sr., (Ol Man) (Sarge) Age 71, of Englewood, TN passed away peacefully Monday May 27th, 2024 at Tennova Healthcare in Cleveland, Tennessee. He was born February 12th, 1953 in Kendaville, Indiana to Harold High and Dorothy Squires. He was very Artistic (Drawing) (wood carving). He enjoyed old westerns and old classic music. Most of all he loved...

Joseph Harry Price

May 27, 2024

Joseph (Harry) Price, aged 83, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2024. Born on April 16, 1941, Harry lived a full and vibrant life marked by service, love, and dedication.

Born in Wayne County, North Carolina, Harry joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as a teenager and served in many leadership positions throughout his life.

Harry served honorably in...

Angie Thomas

May 27, 2024

Angie Lee Smith Thomas, age 96, of East Ridge, known by her family as "Granny," passed away after a long illness on May 27,2024, at the home of her caregiver in Georgetown, Tennessee. She was born in 1928 on Sand Mountain in Jackson County, Alabama to Henry J Smith and Velma F. Smith. Angie was the seventh of ten children...

Christian Calderon

May 26, 2024

Christian Alen Calderon, 25, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2024. Christian was born on September 9, 1998 in Warner Robins, Georgia to Timothy and Ladonna Calderon. He enjoyed skating with his son, riding his motorcycle, and the Holidays. Christian also enjoyed shooting guns, fishing, and spending time with his family and friends.

He was preceded in death...

Tom Quinealty

May 24, 2024

Tom Tracey Quinealty, age 83, born and raised in Louisiana, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2024, at his home of 7 years in Cleveland, Tennessee. A member of the Army National Guard, Tom attended Louisiana State University after graduating from St. Edmund's Catholic School in Eunice, LA.

Tom is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Joyce Courville...

Meg Metzger

May 24, 2024

Margaret (Meg) Grace Veal Metzger, 43, passed away peacefully, May 24, 2024. Meg was a graduate of Bradley Central High School and attended college in Fresno, California. For several years she wrote for the Bradley News and the Chattanoogan. She worked in the restaurant industry in Cleveland including Gardner's Market, Café Roma, The Press, and Indigo. She also worked as...

Marsha Wright

May 24, 2024

Our beloved Marsha Anne Wright age 43 went to be with our Lord and Savior on May 24, 2024 at Tennova hospital surrounded by her family and friends.

Preceded in death by her grandmother Virginia Hitson Cartwright and grandfather James Wright, step father Paul Danny Cronan and favorite Aunt Sharon Wright.

She leaves behind her mother Kitty Cronan, daughter Teja Leshay Wright,...

Edwin "Ralph" Brock

May 24, 2024

Edwin "Ralph" Brock, Jr. LTCol, US Army, Retired. passed into the arms of Jesus on May 24, 2024. Ralph was a true Patriot who loved God, Family, Friends and Country above all else. He was born on October 2,1948 to the late Edwin and Pauline Brock of McDonald. He was a 1966 graduate of Bradley Central High, very active in...

Phyllis Varnell

May 24, 2024

Phyllis Marie Varnell, age 88, received her wings on May 24, 2024. She was blessed to be able to spend her days at home surrounded by her family. She passed away peacefully, with a smile on her face, in her own bed.

It is so fitting that she left us with the smile that so many remember. She was...

Minnie Ruth Kerr

May 24, 2024

Minnie Ruth Kerr, 87, of Cleveland, TN passed away on May 24, 2024. She was born on February 26, 1937 to the late Maggie Miller Odom and Andrew (Myrtle) Odom.

In addition to her parents she is precede d in death by her husband Eugene Kerr; son Stanley Kerr; daughter in law Donna Kerr and several siblings.

She leaves behind to cherish...

Roger Bernier

May 23, 2024

Roger Duane Bernier was born July 13, 1962 to William Merritt and Clydene Bernier. He passed away at home May 23, 2024. Roger grew up in Yakima, Washington and joined the United States Coast Guard after high school to follow in the footsteps of his stepfather Arthur Bernier.

Roger worked many years as a radio announcer after separating from the military,...

Dona Hicks

May 23, 2024

Dona Loyce Hicks, age 56, of Cleveland, passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2024 at home with her daughter and family members at her side.

Dona was born on July 5, 1967 in Cleveland, TN. She lived in Benton, TN most of her life and attended Benton Elementary and Polk County High School. She was a believer in Jesus Christ and...

Wanda Breedlove

May 23, 2024

Wanda Ann Breedlove May 23, 2024

Wanda Breeddlove was born June 6, 1934. She passed away peacefully on Thursday morning at her residence on May 23, 2024.

She is now in Heaven.

She was a member of The Way to Calvary Tabernacle Church.

She retired from Sanda Hosiery Mills after 30 years.

She was preceded in death by...