Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries

Teresa Milen

Apr 21, 2024

Teresa Gail Milen was born September 16, 1958, in Cleveland, TN to the late C.J. Milen and Ina Pankey. She departed this life on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at Hamilton Medical Center in Dalton, GA. Teresa fought a battle with cancer for the last year.

Teresa was a member of Mountain Springs Baptist Church, Old Fort, TN.

Teresa graduated from Polk County...

Dorothy Cook

Apr 20, 2024

Dorothy Hopkins Cook, 92, of Englewood, TN went to be with the Lord on April 20, 2024, at her home. She attended Wildwood Baptist Church. She was born on October 15, 1931, in Sherman, TX to Marks Warfield and Francis Lewise (Dunn) Hopkins of Sherman, TX.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 53 years, Donald Forshee Cook,...

Amy Coppinger

Apr 20, 2024

Amy Lynn Coppinger passed away peacefully into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior Friday April 20th. Pain, suffering, loneliness, fear to never be again as I almost think I heard her say, "Thank you Lord... for it is heaven I am now in."

Amy excelled at an early age in many sports with girls softball to become passion....

Tammy Cropf

Apr 20, 2024

Tammy Lynn Cropf, 55, of Charleston, Tennessee passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2024. Tammy was born on April 8, 1969, in Missouri to Danny and Mary Murphy.

She leaves behind to cherish her memory her loving husband, Douglas E. Cropf; children, Jeffery Cropf, Tara (Jerry) Weaver, and Douglas (Hayley Davis) Cropf Jr.; her grandchildren, Winter Weaver, Mason Cropf, Isaac...

Rev. R.C. Chip Hammonds

Apr 20, 2024

Rev. R.C. "Chip" Hammonds was welcomed into the arms of our Lord on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at the age of 65.

Chip was born to Morris G. "Gad" and Neva Hammonds on February 8, 1959 in Athens, Tennessee.

Chip met his wife, Tammy Hendon in 1976 while a student at McMinn Central High School. They...

Larry Bishop

Apr 20, 2024

Larry E. Bishop (Cheeseburger), 69, unexpectedly passed away at home on Saturday, April 20, 2024. Larry was a lifetime resident of Cleveland, TN.

He was a truck driver for 41 years before retiring. He was well known for his passion for racing. He was a loving husband to his wife of 51 years, and a dedicated father to many.

He...

Carl Brewer

Apr 19, 2024

Carl Guinn Brewer, beloved son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather passed away April 19, 2024 at Park West Hospital.

He was born in Athens, Tennessee to the late Paul and Della Cranfield Brewer. Carl met the love of his life, Mary Jo Arnwine at McMinn High School in Athens. They had their first date on his...

Samuel Troy Sauls, Jr.

Apr 19, 2024

Samuel Troy Sauls, Jr. died in Hixson, TN April 19, 2024. Born in Louisiana April 1958, to Samuel and Margaret Sauls. Sam was one of eight children.

Survived by his wife Donna-Jean; son Craig(Jessica) Sauls and 4 grandchildren, Shari/Bobby Johns and grandson, Lori/David Holladay and two granddaughters, three sisters, two brothers and a large extended family.

Sam loved his family, friends, motorcycles...

Mary Suggs

Apr 19, 2024

Mary ( "Bobbi") Robert Suggs,1946-2024

Mary ("Bobbi") Robert Suggs, 77 of Chattanooga, TN, passed away in the comfort of her home on surrounded during her final days by family and friends.

Bobbi was born in Oak Park, Illinois on September 25, 1946 to Mabel and Elmer Murphy. She was the youngest of four siblings, brothers Donald Joseph Murphy...

Virginia Murrell

Apr 19, 2024

Virginia "Ginny" Rae Murrell, 79, of Spring City, TN, passed away at home surrounded by her family. She was born on April 25, 1944 in Beavercreek, OH to Del and Pauline Marshall.

She had an LPN degree in nursing. She worked at Wright Patterson AFB and then became a stay-at-home mom. After her kids were older, she received her LPN degree...

Nancy Dagnan

Apr 19, 2024

Nancy Juanita Dagnan, age 76, of Whiteside TN, went to be with her Lord on Friday, April 19, 2024. She was born June 12, 1947 to Lonnie and Lorraine Raines.

Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 43 years, Billy E. (Bill) Dagnan, siblings Anna Lou Raines Harris, Terrel Raines, Tom Raines, Lonnie (Smoky) Raines...

Sharlene Mikel

Apr 19, 2024

Sharlene Mikel, 60, who was born and raised in Cleveland, Tennessee passed away on Friday, April 19, 2024, after her fourth battle of cancer. She was born in Cleveland, TN on July 9, 1963. She was formerly employed by Food City, Ocoee Crossing, Cleveland, Tennessee.

Sharlene was the best half of a set of twins born to the late Betty...

Donna Sherlin

Apr 19, 2024

Donna Marie Sherlin, 63, of McDonald, Tennessee passed away on Friday, April 19, 2024. Donna was born on June 14, 1960, in Detroit, Michigan to the late Donald and Marie Johnson.

Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her brothers, Kerry Johnson, and Steve Johnson.

She leaves behind to cherish her memory her husband, C.J. Sherlin; daughters, Karla (Michael)...

Mary Burns

Apr 18, 2024

Mary Elizabeth (Liz) Burns of Sweetwater formerly of West Palm Beach, FL passed away Thursday April 18, 2024, at Sweetwater Hospital. She was preceded in death by parents, Red and Teresa Johnson and brothers Eugene, Allen, Ed, and Joe Johnson. She is survived by daughter and fiance Sharon Rose and David Anderson of Sweetwater, son Robert Burns of West Palm...

Estell Ramsey

Apr 18, 2024

Estell Bates Ramsey, 83, of Cleveland, TN passed away on April 18, 2024. She was born on April 27, 1940 to the late Andrew and Vaudie Bates.

She enjoyed shopping, gardening, traveling, and watching her favorite TV shows. She worked for American Uniform and Peytons Southeastern.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Gary Ramsey. She leaves behind to cherish her...

Patricia Jearldean "Jerri" Ervin

Apr 17, 2024

On April 17, 2024 Patricia Jearldean "Jerri" Ervin was welcomed into her heavenly home. She was met by her savior and a host of family and friends.

Jerri was preceded in death by her husband, J.T. Ervin.

She leaves behind to cherish her memory her sons, Lamar (Liza Foley) Ervin, and Gregg (Laura) Ervin; grandchildren, Andrew Ervin, Amanda White, Phillip Ervin, and...

Dorinda Eldridge

Apr 16, 2024

Dorinda Sue Eldridge, 73, of Decatur, TN, passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2024.

Dorinda was preceded in death by her father Neil DeFriese, Sr., and siblings Onolee Boyd, Spanky DeFriese and Bob DeFriese.

She is survived by her husband, C.L. Eldridge; her mother Susie Mooney DeFriese; her siblings Leanna Rogers (James) and Donna Kirby (Denny); her children Kelli Eldridge Hale (Frank),...

Judy Murphy

Apr 16, 2024

Judy Kay Murphy, a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and friend was born on September 3, 1952, and went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, with family by her side.

Judy had a heart of gold, matched only by her faith and trust in the Lord. She read the Bible daily with her mother, taking turns reading...

Mattie Mason

Apr 16, 2024

Mattie Sue Hester Mason, 76, of Riceville, peacefully went to be with our Lord and Savior on April 16, 2024, surrounded by her family.

The youngest of eight, Sue was born on June 18, 1947, to William H. Hester and Mattie Mae (Kirby) Hester. She was raised in the Athens area, Key West, Florida and graduated from high school in...

Bennie Martin

Apr 16, 2024

Jack Martin, 85, passed away at his home in Cleveland, Tennessee on Tuesday April 16, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Jack was born on September 8, 1938, in Chattaroy, West Virginia where he attended, played basketball for, and graduated from Chattaroy High School in 1957.

He is survived by his beautiful and supportive spouse of 66 years, Carol Martin; They...