Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Barbara Melton
Apr 10, 2024
Barbara Faye Melton, 60, passed away on April 10, 2024. She was born to the late Raymond and Margaret (Smith) Crowder and raised in the Decatur/Athens area.
Barbara was preceded in death by her parents and husband, JB Melton.
She is survived by her children, Melissa Benton, Emily (husband, Chase) Farrar, Stephanie (fiancé, Corey King) Purkey, Zachary (wife, Haylee) Hawkins; grandchildren, Hayden...
Mary Ann Hughes
Apr 9, 2024
From Helen Miller (Sister):
"Mary Ann and the baby sister, who always was the one who gave her heart and
soul to everyone she came across in the baby neonatal unit or anyone in need. her
funny spirit will always live on, and she will always be in our heart."
From Diana Johns (Daughter):
"You were an amazing mom, the best of friends, always there...
James Perry
Apr 8, 2024
James David Perry, Sr., 69, passed away April 8, 2024, at his residence. Born October 22, 1954, in Muncie, Indiana. He loved fishing, cooking, and enjoying the company of his family and friends. James was loving, encouraging, loyal, hardworking, selfless, humorous, and cherished and love by all who knew him.
Preceded in death by his parents, Donald Perry Sr. &...
Melanie Willis
Apr 8, 2024
Melanie Deon Willis, 68, of Cleveland, TN passed away on April 8, 2024. She was born on October 26, 1955 in Rockhill, South Carolina. Melanie was a graduate of Lee University, where she was a member of Lee Singers and DZT. She served as a teacher for 15 years. Melanie loved British TV and was an avid estate sale shopper....
Larry Pedigo
Apr 8, 2024
Larry Pedigo, age 78, passed away on April 8, 2024.
Larry was a Veteran of the United States Navy and served on the USS Kittyhawk with an honorable discharge on December 22, 1964.
He was an avid dirt track racer, loved working on cars and loved fishing.
He is survived by his daughters. Angela and Duane Leffew of Hixson, Tn, Danyel and Jason...
Rob Sherlin
Apr 8, 2024
Robert Raymond Sherlin, beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 8th, 2024 after bravely facing an 11-year battle with cancer. He was 57 years old. Rob was Born in Fort Oglethorpe, GA but made his home in Cleveland, TN.
Rob is survived by his loving wife, Tammy Sherlin, his cherished daughters, Tiffani Sherlin (Fiancé Nolan Pelfrey) and...
Frank Walton
Apr 7, 2024
Frank Walton, 93 of Ooltewah, TN met his Lord and Savior face to face on April 7, 2024. He was born December 24, 1930, one of 5 sons, to Hugh Earl & Lelia Walton from Salem, VA. He moved to Floyd County, VA when he was 5 years old where he enjoyed many happy timesgrowing up. At the age of...
John Johnson
Apr 7, 2024
John Timothy Johnson, age 64, passed away peacefully at his home in Calhoun, TN on April 7, 2024 at 8:30 pm, surrounded by his family and friends. He was born in Bradley County to his parents Walter (Ernest) and Edna Lucille Johnson on March 14, 1960.
He attended school at Michigan Elementary and Cleveland High School. His career was...
Susan Griffin
Apr 7, 2024
Susan Ann Griffin, 66, of Cleveland, TN passed away on April 7, 2024. She was born on May 11, 1957 to the late Alfred and Betty Lou Lawson.
She loved horses, NASCAR, Tennessee Football and her family.
In addition to her mother and father, she is preceded in death by her husband Kenneth Griffin; son Tony Rayburn; sister Kim Lawson.
She leaves behind...
Mack Hatmaker
Apr 7, 2024
Mack Hatmaker, 83, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2024, in Chattanooga, TN. Born on March 19, 1941, in Knoxville, TN, Mack lived a full and spirited life marked by dedication to his family, his music, and his unwavering faith.
Mack was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Renate Hatmaker, with whom he shared 41 years of cherished...
Janusz Maka
Apr 6, 2024
Janusz Maka, was 52 years old. He was born March 15,1972 in Chicago, Illinois. Johnny passed away peacefully on April 6, 2024 in Knoxville, TN.
Johnny is survived by his mother, Maria Maka; brothers, Adam (Karrie) Maka, Andrew (Kerri) Maka; nephews, Christopher Maka and Jacob Maka; Johnny's children, Johnathan Maka, Brian Logan Roark and his daughter, Mckenna Mooneyham; grandson, Rowan Shelfer;...
Braylee Randolph
Apr 6, 2024
Braylee Renesmae Randolph passed away on April 6, 2024. She was born on February 25, 2024 to Travon Bradley and Madison Randolph.
Braylee is survived by her parents; grandparents, Travis and Krista Young, Lanika Bradley-Carlock, Jennifer Borden, Alan and Lacy Randolph; great grandparents, Danny and Lynn Ward, Sandy and Rick Coleman, Effie King; aunts and uncles, Anshaunte Nasser, Ashley Arnwine, Johnny...
Donna Kerr
Apr 6, 2024
Donna Faye Fain Kerr, 67, of Steinhatchee, FL passed away on April 6, 2024. She was born on July 13, 1956 to the late Joe Fain Sr. and Bertha McKelvey Fain.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory her husband Wayne Kerr; child James "Jaime" Leamon (Beth); siblings: Penny Rymer (Fred), Joe Fain Jr. (Cindy), Brian Fain (Sonya),...
Jessie Brennan
Apr 6, 2024
Jessie Mae Rogers Brennan, 78, of Cleveland, TN passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family.
She is preceded in death by her beloved husband Richard "Dick" Brennan and parents Arthur and Irene Rogers; sisters: Shirley Carter, Judy Lowery, Catherine Garren, and Opal Morrison; brothers Neal Rogers, Nelson Rogers, AJ Rogers, and Donald Rogers; great granddaughters Abigal and Emma Golden.
She is...
John Wilson
Apr 5, 2024
John O. Wilson, age 67, crossed 'into the mystic' April 5,2024. John was born and raised in Tuscumbia, Alabama. He has been in Tennessee for almost 20 years.
John is preceded in death by his parents Thurman A. Wilson Jr. Lucille K. Wilson and two half-brothers Jackie A. Wilson and Robert W. Wilson Sr.
John leaves behind to cherish his memory his...
Debbie Swafford
Apr 5, 2024
Debbie Jean Swafford of Graysville, TN, passed way on Friday, April 5, 2024. She was born February 2, 1959 to Thomas and Eva Jean (Cheeks) Swafford Jr..
Debbie retired from the Kaysor-Roth and Lear Corporation, spending 24 years at each company.
Debbie is survived by her sisters Kathy Moore, Connie Swafford (Sonny) Butler and Kimberly Danniels; her nephews Mikel Hawkins and Brian...
Geneva Murray
Apr 5, 2024
Geneva Anderson Murray, 85, of Cleveland, TN passed away on April 5, 2024. She was born on April 20, 1938 in McMinnville, TN. Geneva loved her family and spending time with her kids and grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Johnnie Lee Anderson and her husband O.D. Murray.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory her children: Pam Murray,...
Elbert Lee
Apr 5, 2024
Elbert Thomas Lee (ET) died April 5th 2024. He was 88 years old. He was proceeded in death by his parents, the late Bill and Nannie Lee of Niota and his wife of 57 years Lela Maxine Lee. Survivors include his sons and daughter-in-laws Mike and Tammy Lee and Patrick and Julie Lee both of Athens.
The family would like to...
Bobby Griffith
Apr 5, 2024
Bobby Griffith born October 31, 1935 went to his eternal home April 5, 2024. Bobby was a life-long resident of Bradley County. As a follower of Jesus Christ, Bob was a member of First Christian Church.
His love for all sports began at an early age but his favorite was football. While attending Bradley High School, he received several awards for...
Darren Abercrombie
Apr 5, 2024
Charles Darren Abercrombie, 59, of Cleveland, TN passed away on April 6, 2024. He was born on March 9, 1965 to the late Charles R. Abercrombie and Linda Gray Abercrombie. Darren had a tremendous sense of humor, and he loved spending time with his family.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory his siblings: Brenda Abercrombie, James "Sam" Abercrombie, Patrick Abercrombie...
