Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Mary "Lib" Smith
Mar 19, 2024
Mary Elizabeth "Lib" Smith, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at Legacy Village. She was born in Loudon and was a long-time resident of Cleveland. She was a 1954 graduate of Bradley Central High School and attended Lee College. She was a member of Black Fox Methodist Church. She worked at Brown Stove Company and then...
Edith Ensley
Mar 19, 2024
Edith Lucille Martin Ensley (Lucille), age 80, passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at home. She was born and grew up in Rose Hill, Virginia and attended nursing school at Radford College in Radford, Virginia. After nursing school, she moved to Cleveland, Tennessee, where she was married and raised her children.
She worked for over 30 years as a Registered Nurse...
Wanda Dickinson
Mar 18, 2024
Wanda Dickinson Massengill, 82, of Dalton, Georgia passed away on Monday, March 18, 2024. Wanda was born on June 6, 1941 in Cleveland, Tennessee to the late Cread Bain and Lillie Disney.
Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her siblings, Billy Bain, Wilbur Bain, Myrtle Swafford, Beatrice Brackett, Gladys Earwood, and James Bain; and her grandson,...
Herman Rush
Mar 17, 2024
Herman Clyde Rush Sr., 90, passed away peacefully at his home in the company of loved ones on Sunday, March 17th, 2024. Herman was a resident of Old Fort, TN, and a native of Polk County, TN. He honorably served his country in the United States Navy, where he was stationed at the U.S. Naval Station in Newport, Rhode Island....
JoAnn S. Ferreira
Mar 17, 2024
JoAnn S. Ferreira, 78, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2024. JoAnn was born on May 29, 1945, in Jacksonville, Florida to the late William J. and Mamie O. Stallings.
Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her brother, Lamar J. Stallings; sister, Raynell S. Simpson; and her daughter, Kathy D. Grissom.
She leaves behind to...
Keith Cannon
Mar 16, 2024
Keith "K.C." Cannon, a very sweet, funny, music loving spirit left this earth to go play in the big concert in the sky on Saturday, March 16, 2024. K.C. was born on September 16, 1985.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Robert E. McQuary and Sarah J. Osborne; paternal grandfather, H.L. Cannon; and his paternal great grandparents, James...
Jerry Davis
Mar 16, 2024
Jerry D. Davis, 76 originally from Lenoir City, TN, transitioned to his heavenly home on March 16, 2024 in Madisonville, TN., surrounded by his family. He was born on December 10, 1947 to the late Robert and Margaret Davis.
Jerry loved spending time with his family. He had a passion for horses and always had his dog Bandit with him. He...
Emily LeGrand
Mar 16, 2024
Emily G Postelle LeGrand
Emily LeGrand, 77, of Cleveland, TN passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her children on March 16, 2024.
Emily was born in Copper Basin, TN and grew up in Turtletown, TN along with seven brothers and sisters. She later moved to Louisiana with her husband where they raised three children, and then relocated back to...
Michael Arnett
Mar 15, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Michael Arnett, who departed this world on March 15, 2024, in Chattanooga, TN. He was 82 years old. Michael lived a life marked by love, hard work, and a genuine passion for the things that brought him joy.
Born to Ferdinand and Erma Arnett, Michael grew up in a household filled with warmth...
Carmen "Eva" Colon
Mar 15, 2024
Carmen "Eva" Colon was born on July 29, 1935 in Puerto Rico, daughter of Rosendo Fernandez and Rosaura Crespo.
She emigrated to New York City at the age of 16 with her mother and siblings. She met and married Raimundo Colon in 1956. They had five children whom they nurtured in a loving Christ centered home. In 1967 she received her...
Larry Rymer
Mar 15, 2024
Larry Glen Rymer 73 years old awoke in Heaven with Jesus and his family. He was born in Cleveland TN, with his twin brother Jerry Lynn, to Andy and Ollie (Stamey) Rymer on August 19, 1950.
He worked at A & C Amusement and Vending when he was younger with Jerry. In later years he played harmonicas in a gospel group...
John Stafford
Mar 14, 2024
John Denton Stafford, Jr., age 66, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2024, in Cleveland, TN. Born November 28, 1957, in Dayton, OH to the late John and Judith Stafford. He is survived by his son Jason Stafford and his wife Amanda, his daughters Amy Clay and Chelsea Strong, as well as his sisters Michala Stafford and Lori Brinds. His...
Harry "Leon" Crowe
Mar 14, 2024
Harry Leon Crowe, 76, of Harrison, TN, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2024.
Leon was preceded in death by his grandparents Leonard and Evie Dykes; his mother and step-father, Mildred and John Forsyth; father Bud Crowe; brother William "Bill" Crowe; and granddaughter, Brittany Walls; and nephew Jimmy Williams Jr.
He is survived by his wife, Rebecca Crowe; his daughters LeAnn Crowe...
Betty Ivey
Mar 14, 2024
Betty Jean Ivey, 90, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2024. Betty was born on April 26, 1933, in Valdosta, Georgia to the late William C. and Eula M. Jones.
Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her first husband, Dany E. Jones Sr.; her second husband, J.L. Ivey; brother, William C. Jones; and...
Kenneth Marr
Mar 14, 2024
Kenneth Marr, 77, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2024. Kenneth was born on July 17, 1946, in Cleveland to the late Houston and Abbie Marr.
Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers, Calvin Marr, and Alvin Marr; and his sister, Pauline Marr.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife, Carolyn Marr;...
Shelia Erwin
Mar 13, 2024
Shelia Ann Erwin, 39 of Calhoun, TN, went to sleep on Earth and woke up in Heaven on March 13, 2024. Shelia was a CNA for Hospice of Chattanooga. She was preceded in death by her father, Dean Erwin, and grandparents, John & Sarah Erwin and Arvil & Pearl Cook. She leaves behind to cherish her memory her daughter Sarah...
Benny Barnes
Mar 13, 2024
Benny Howard Barnes, 75, of Riceville, TN passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2024. Benny was born on October 12, 1948, in Copperhill, TN to the late Elmer Barnes and Opal Pack Rittenhouse. He was a U.S. Marine veteran, and a skilled electrician for over thirty years. Benny loved spending time on his tractor, and doing farm work alongside his...
Amanda Smith
Mar 12, 2024
Amanda Lynn Smith, my darling daughter, 34, went home to be with the Lord, March 12, 2024. She was a loving mother, always cute & funny.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Angie Smith.
Amanda is survived by her sons, Klynn and Chance May, of Dayton, TN; daughters, Joplynn & Journey Smith; father, Ron Smith; brother, Jason Smith; sister, Brandy...
Richard Rubel
Mar 12, 2024
Richard Lee Rubel, 57, of Dayton, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2024.
He was born on November 5, 1966. Richard is survived by his children, Samantha Tanksley (Brandon), Michael Rubel (Laura), and Christopher Rubel (Jackie); his seven grandchildren; and numerous extended family members and friends.
His family will receive friends from 2:00 pm until 4:00 pm on Saturday, March 23,...
J.T. Jones
Mar 12, 2024
Surrounded by his family, J.T. Jones, 89, of Cleveland, Tennessee peacefully went to his Heavenly home to be with his Lord and Savior early Tuesday morning, March 12, 2024.
He was born October 6, 1934, to the late O.V. Jones and Claudie Jones in Sebring, Florida. He graduated from Sebring High School in 1952 and later graduated from the School of...
