Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Claudia Brown
May 18, 2024
Claudia Lee Brown (McBee), 78, of Cleveland, TN passed away on May 18, 2024. She was born on May 3, 1946. Claudia spent 30 years working as an LPN nurse. She had a heart of gold and always went above and beyond to help her family and friends. Claudia loved spending her weekends going to yard sales- we called her...
Paul Horner
May 18, 2024
Paul Edward Horner, age 79, of Cleveland, TN, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Saturday, May 18, 2024. He was born on December 27, 1944, in Summerville, SC, to the late Tennie and John Horner. He was a member of Thompson Springs Baptist Church for several years. All who knew Paul loved him, he loved...
Leon Wilson
May 17, 2024
Mr. Jesse "Leon" Wilson, 81, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on May 17, 2024 from colon cancer.
Leon was born on May 29, 1942, in Trion, Georgia to Arthur and Lillie Wilson. His family moved from Lafayette to Dalton in 1959. He met his future wife, Sherron Smith, at North Whitfield High School and...
Peter Sutton
May 17, 2024
Peter Michael Sutton, 72, lifelong resident of Soddy-Daisy, TN, passed away on Friday, May 17, 2024.
He was born May 26, 1951 in Syracuse, NY, the son of Berdell and Eleanor Ebert Sutton.
He was predeced in death by his parents and one brother, Paul Sutton. He is survived by two children, one step-son, and two siblings.
Services will be held at a...
Billy Queen
May 16, 2024
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Billy John Queen, who was known to everyone by Johnny, departed this life on May 16, 2024 at the age of 66. Born to the late Bill Queen and Lorene Brown, Billy was a cherished son, a beloved brother, and a dear friend to many.
Of the Baptist faith, Billy...
Charlotte Harris
May 15, 2024
Charlotte Louise Stone Harris, 66 of Tellico Plains, TN, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 15, 2024, with her family by her side.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Delsie Payne Stone, and sisters, Vergie Davis, Christine Belcher, Sharon Ramey, and Patty Jeffrey.
She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Lester Harris;...
CaSandra Lynn Gerads
May 14, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of CaSandra Lynn Gerads, of Tennessee, who died at the age of 33 on May 14, 2024, in a car accident.
CaSandra was born August 31,1990 to Dean Gerads and Missy Richter in Minnesota. CaSandra later moved to Georgia where she met Jeffery Ragland. They welcomed three beautiful children, Kayden (September 2008), Devon (November...
Cynthia Frank
May 14, 2024
Cynthia Ann Frank, age 66, of Sweetwater, TN entered into her earthly home on January 26, 1958, and went to her eternal home on May 14, 2024.
She is preceded in death by her parents Jack & Juanita Wilson, one son-in-law Michael E. Wicker, one sister Debbie Cogdill, one grandson Trevor Maynard and the father of her children James "Tommy" Tinnel.
She...
Daryll Gregg
May 14, 2024
Daryll Lee Gregg, 85, of Cleveland, TN passed away on May 14, 2024. He was born on August 5, 1938.
He was preceded in death by his parents: Fred and Ozell Gregg; siblings: Robert Gregg (Jane), Bill Gregg (Katherine), and Kenneth Gregg; brother-in-laws Johnny Humberd, Ed Pruett and a special brother-in-law Bill Silvers.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory his loving...
Norma Clerici
May 13, 2024
Norma Jean Clerici (Wright), 69, of Cleveland TN, born March 4th, 1955, passed away the morning of May 13th, 2024. She was a veterinary technician until retirement, saving and helping countless animals throughout her life including her numerous pets. She loved nature and plants, watching the birds and squirrels in her backyard while growing and tending to her home garden.
She...
Steve Wesley Welch
May 13, 2024
Steve Wesley Welch, 80, of Harrison, TN, passed away May 13, 2024. He was born on April 3, 1944, to the late John & Jessie Welch in Chattanooga, TN. Steve loved his family, coon hunting, deer hunting, and trout fishing.
In addition to his parents, Steve is preceded in death by his brothers, John, Author, Robert, Ed, and Charlie, sisters, Junita,...
Charles Bowling
May 13, 2024
Charles (Chuck) Wayne Bowling, 90, of Old Fort, TN, went to be with the Lord on May 13, 2024, following an extended illness. He was born November 12, 1933, in Pittsboro, MS the son of Leslie and Christine Bowling. A son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle, veteran, mechanic, truck driver, businessowner, mentor, fisherman, friend, and master storyteller. There...
Aubrie Lackie
May 13, 2024
Aubrie Wayne Lackie, 85, of Cleveland, TN, heard, "Well done, thy good and faithful servant!" as he entered into the joy of the Lord on the afternoon of May 13, 2024.
Our "gentle giant" towering at 6' 8" was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Ila Mae Lackie, and sister, Helen (Dan) Miller. Aubrie is survived and greatly missed...
Doris Barley
May 13, 2024
Doris Ann (Standridge) Barley, 72, of Dayton, TN, passed away on May 13, 2024 at her residence. She was born on May 29, 1951 in Knoxville, TN to the late John Western and Lockie Lee (Hyde) Standridge. Doris was of Church of God faith.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and a brother, Donald (Duck) Standridge.
Doris is survived by...
Charla Smith
May 12, 2024
Charla Smith, age 54 went to be with her Lord on May 12, 2024. She was a beloved wife, daughter, mom, sister, grandmother and aunt.
She is preceded in death by her late husband, Leon Smith; dad Charles Jones, mom Nancy Bailey and great nephew Devin Hannah.
She is survived by her significant other Tommy Ervin Sr. of...
Linda Barbrow
May 12, 2024
Linda Hamilton Barbrow November 21st, 1943 – May 12th, 2024
In loving memory of our dear mother, sister, and grandmother, Linda Hamilton Barbrow, who passed away on May 12th, 2024 at Tennova Hospital in Cleveland, TN.
She graduated from Bradley Central High School in 1961. She worked at various local businesses in Cleveland throughout her life such as Olin Chemicals, Magic Chef, Internal...
Margaret Schwitzgoebel
May 12, 2024
Margaret Morgan Schwitzgoebel, 76, born November 23, 1947, peacefully passed away on May 12, 2024. She is survived by husband of 54 years, Buz Schwitzgoebel, son Jamie Schwitzgoebel (wife Stassey), daughter Joely Schwitzgoebel Hudson (husband Greg), five grandchildren Jordan, Jackson, Sophia, Peyton and Brandon, sister Lisa Morgan Waid (husband Donnie), and brother and sister-in-law Ty and Alice Schwitzgoebel.
Margaret grew up...
Alan Wright
May 12, 2024
Alan "Budman" Wright, 64, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2024. Alan was born on July 16, 1959, in Cleveland, Tennessee to Paul and Melva Wright.
He was preceded in death by his father, Paul "Cotton" Wright; and his sisters, Tonya Shope, and Carolyn Jack.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife, Priscilla Wright; children, Jennifer Wright,...
Martha Stuman
May 12, 2024
Martha Stuman, 77, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2024. Martha was born on April 29, 1947 in Cleveland to the late Raymond and Eula Hobbs. Martha was employed at Bradley Memorial for 40 years as an LPN. Along with being a nurse she loved watching Tennessee football, cruising around the world with her husband, and most...
Martha Brown
May 12, 2024
Martha Sue Rogers Brown, 89, of Cleveland, TN, went home to be with the Lord on May 12, 2024. Martha was a lifelong resident of Cleveland, married to the love of her life, Joseph Paul (JP) Brown, Jr. She was retired from the U.S. Forest Service and a member of the United Methodist Church.
The loss of Martha is deeply felt...
