Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Sandra McCrary
May 6, 2024
Sandra Ann McCrary April 29, 1940 - May 6, 2024
Sandra Ann McCrary, beloved Mother to five (5) children, 84, of Cleveland TN, passed away in her home, leaving a void her family cannot fill.
Sandra has twelve grandchildren, Michelle, Kenneth, Brandon, Ashley, William J., Jenna, Marc, David, Melissa, Joshua, Andrea and Anthony, along with nine great grandchildren and two...
Jeffrey Rohr
May 6, 2024
Jeffrey Glenn Rohr, 68, of Athens, passed away on May 6, 2024 at his son and daughter in-law's home. He is meeting his late wife of 46 years, Teresa Rohr at the River!
He was a devoted truck driver and a wonderful provider for his family. In his free time, he loved to teach his sons everything.
He leaves behind his children,...
Maria Jimenez de Fortunato
May 5, 2024
Gratitud a Dios por la vida de
1937 - 2024
Sábado 11 de mayo de 2024Companion Funeral2415 Georgetown Rd NW Cleveland, TN 37311
BIOGRAFÍAMaría Jiménez de Fortunato nació el 6 de enero de 1937 en la ciudad de San Juan de la Maguana, República Dominicana. Hija de Gil Encarnación y Amalia Jiménez. Aceptó a Jesús como su salvador personal a la tierna edad...
Robert Coffey
May 5, 2024
Robert Dwight Coffey, 80, of Ocoee, Tennessee passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2024.
He was the youngest son of Jim and Lenora Stone Coffey. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Robert graduated high school in 1962 from Copper Basin, and was a dedicated member of First Baptist Church in Benton.
He was preceded in death by his wife of...
William Pruett
May 4, 2024
William "Sonny" Pruett passed away on May 4, 2024 at age 83 in his home with his wife (Donna), son (Tracy), daughter (Deborah) and son-in-law (Gregg) present. He was close to his brother Jere and Jere's family. He loved family very much and they loved him in return.
Sonny was born in Atlanta Georgia, and has been a lifelong fan of...
Richard Keith
May 4, 2024
Richard Keith, longtime resident of Cleveland, passed away at his home.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Edna Gates; brothers Rodney Keith and Harle "Little" Keith; and his biological mother, Minnie Pearl Rymer.
Survived by his father, Donald Gates; the love of his life of 26 years Theresa "Sissy" Keith; daughters Julia Taylor, Amber Johnson, Lindsey Denman, Kelsey McKinnie; sons...
Elaine Kolesar
May 4, 2024
Elaine "Cookie" Kolesar, 82 of Decatur Tennessee passed away Saturday, May 4th, 2024 at home. Elaine was born on March 16th, 1942 in Elizabeth, NJ. She lived, worked, and raised her family in Rahway, NJ before retiring to the Catskills in upstate New York in 2004. She spent the last 2 years living in Tennessee with her grandchildren.
She is preceded...
Rostin Ervin
May 4, 2024
Rostin Wayne Ervin,62, of Athens, passed away on May 4, 2024. He was born in Yakima, Washington on October 25, 1961. He was a lifelong citizen of McMinn County. He was a loving Husband, Father, Son, Uncle and Papaw.
He is preceded in death by his Daddy, William "Bill" Ervin, his mother, Myrtle Mathis Ervin, baby brother William, Brother-in-Law Marvin Henderson,...
Jon Eaves
May 3, 2024
Jon Davis Eaves, age 57, a resident of Calhoun, TN, passed away on Friday, May 3rd in Calhoun, TN. Jon was a graduate of Charleston High School.
Jon had a heart for service, and he served both the Calhoun and Charleston communities in various capacities throughout his life. Jon served as Chief of Police for the City of Charleston, Commissioner for...
Christine Bennett
May 3, 2024
Christine Bennett,51, was released from her failing body and awarded her heavenly wings Friday May 3,2024.
To welcome her was her mother Joyce Howard, grandparents, Mariam Marks, John Walker, Billie Jean Bennett, James Bennett Sr, aunt Debbie Exum, and great aunt Barbara Isaacson.
She leaves behind to carry on her memory her sons Alex Bennett and Zach Goins (Cassidy Price); her grandsons...
Brenda Bice
May 3, 2024
Brenda Kay Shannon Bice was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She went to be with the Lord on May 3, 2024 at age 75 surrounded by her loving family Chip (Lindsey) Bice and Jordan Crowe.
She was born to Gene and Ila Shannon on October 13, 1948. After graduation from high school, Brenda pursued a career in the...
Kenneth Oliver
May 3, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Kenneth Oliver, a hardworking carpenter from Mcdonald, TN. Known for his dedication to his craft and his love for his family, Kenneth was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather.
Kenneth, born on April 12, 1949, in Chattanooga, TN, found true joy in the simple pleasures of life like camping, woodworking,...
Peggy Van Buren
May 2, 2024
Peggy Diane Van Buren, 68, of Jellico, Tennessee passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Peggy was born on August 2, 1955, in Cullman, Alabama. She enjoyed watching her favorite sports teams, going to yard sales, bowling, painting ceramic figures, and spending time with her dog, Spike. Peggy was always a very dedicated student, passing that trait on to her...
Freddie Ricketts
May 2, 2024
Freddie Ricketts, 68, passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2024. He was preceded in death by his father, Freddie Ricketts Sr., his brother, Shane Ricketts, and his nephew, Matthew Stiles.
Freddie dedicated his life to his work as a boilermaker at IB&M. He was known for his strong work ethic, vast knowledge, humor, and quick wit, leaving a lasting impact on...
Gary Potter
May 2, 2024
Gary David Potter of Chattanooga, Tennessee, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 2, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents John and Clara Potter.
Gary was a 1963 graduate of Red Bank High School. He proudly served our country in the National Guard. He retired from Combustion Engineering and from the Hamilton County Department of...
Tim Miller
May 2, 2024
Mark "Tim" Miller, 56, of Rossville, Georgia passed away on Thursday, May 2,2024. Tim was born on October 14, 1967, in Cleveland, Tennessee to James E. and Annie Miller. He enjoyed fast cars that broke down often, comic books, Marvel movies, James Bond movies, and all things technology. Tim was employed by Whitfield County Government, Dalton Public Schools, MCA, and...
Charles Thurman
May 2, 2024
Charles Ray Thurman, born January 28, 1965 to Ray and Judy Thurman. He was preceded in death by his parents Ray and Judy; grandparents Ivins and Lenora Martin, Newell and Ella Thurman, and stepdaughter Crystal Ogle and mother-in-law Patricia Womac.
He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Penny Thurman; children: Jessica (Chris) Campbell, Jeffrey Thurman, and...
Jerry Webb
Apr 30, 2024
Thomas Jerry Webb, 82, of Knoxville, passed away on Tuesday, April 30. He was born in McMinn County on July 27, 1941, to the late C.D. and Bessie Mason Webb.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Tenna Malone Webb; brothers, Yale (Monreda) Webb and Odean (Mable) Webb; and sister, Leatrice Fox.
Jerry is survived by his son, Mike Webb of...
Warren Spangler
Apr 29, 2024
Warren Spangler, 74, passed away on April 29, 2024, in Signal Mountain, TN, leaving behind a legacy of love, service, and connection. Born and raised in Signal Mountain, TN, Warren's roots ran deep in his community, shaping him into the compassionate and outgoing individual he was known to be.
After graduating from Kirkman High School, Warren embarked on a journey of...
Patricia Wenberg
Apr 29, 2024
Patricia Kay Wenberg, 75, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away on Monday, April 29, 2024. Patricia was born on September 6, 1948, in Joliet, Illinois to the late Alben and Margaret Wenberg.
Along with her parents she was preceded by in death by her daughter, Marolyn Williams; and her siblings, Linda Smith, Laura Wright, and James Wenberg.
She leaves behind to cherish her...
