Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Matthew Revis
Mar 10, 2024
Matthew Scott Revis, 48, of Evensville, TN passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2024. Matthew was born on November 6, 1975, in Dayton, Tennessee. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, watching the Tennessee Vols, and The Tennessee Titans.
Matthew was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Hop and Betty Revis; his maternal grandfather, Tom Kimsey; and his uncle, T.J. Kimsey.
He leaves behind...
Angela Richardson
Mar 9, 2024
Angela Richardson, born March 8, 1985, cherished life, family, and found joy in yard sales and shopping. Her faith in Church of God Gospel Assembly guided her life.
Angela is preceded in death by Tim Morgan and Roger Neill.
Angela is survived by her children, Brian, Levi, and Grace. Her mother Kathy Neill. Siblings Kim Burk, Erika...
Danny Friddell
Mar 9, 2024
Danny L. "Buster" Friddell, 69, of Chattanooga, TN, passed away March 9, 2024, at his residence. He was born to Ike & Mable Friddell, in Chattanooga, TN, and of the Baptist faith. Danny loved fishing, going to the lake, taking casino trips, and being a gun & coin enthusiast. He worked as a mechanic the majority of his life and...
Eva Hacker
Mar 8, 2024
We lost a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to so many on Friday, March 8, 2024,when our cherished Eva Jean (Coleman) Hacker, 87, affectionately known as "Eva Jean" passed away in her home. Eva Jean was warmly welcomed into the arms of her husband, the love of her life and best friend, the late James (Jimmy) Hacker Jr, who...
Allen Murphy
Mar 8, 2024
J. Allen Murphy, Jr., attorney, friend, and beloved member of his family and the Cleveland community, died at home on March 8, 2024, from an apparent heart attack.
Allen was born in Jackson, Mississippi on September 3, 1969, to Dr. John Allen Murphy, Sr. and Marilyn Kleinfeldt Murphy.
After the Murphys relocated to Cleveland, he attended Mayfield Elementary, Cleveland...
George Sanford
Mar 8, 2024
George Everett Sanford, age 63, of Delano, TN, planted his feet and ran straight into glory on March 8, 2024. He spent his final days surrounded by the one's that he loves and the one's that love him. He was born on November 2, 1960, in Athens, TN, to the late Roy Hicks and Gracie Sanford.
George worked tirelessly in the...
Herbert Lee Charles, Sr.
Mar 7, 2024
Herbert Lee Charles, Sr., 87, of Calhoun, GA, passed away March 7, 2024. He was born January 8, 1937, to the late Harley and Ollie (Craig) Charles and of the Christian faith. Herbert worked in yarn manufacturing most of his life but was an excellent mechanic and handyman. He was the jack of all trades.
In addition to his parents, Herbert...
Larry Wright
Mar 7, 2024
Larry Thomas Wright Jr., 54, of Georgetown, Tennessee passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2024. Larry was born on July 26, 1969, in Chattanooga to the late Larry Wright Sr. Larry enjoyed welding, fishing, building trucks, auctions, and farming.
Along with his father he was preceded in death by his sister, Sharon Morgan.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife...
Virgina Durbin
Mar 7, 2024
Virginia Lee Durbin, 97, a resident of Athens Tennessee but a native of Louisville Ky fell asleep in death at home surrounded by family on March 7, 2024 to await the glorious resurrection (John 5:28,29) in the Kingdom of God on Earth (Matt 6:9,10) She was baptized one of Jehovah's Witnesses in 1959.
Virginia was born on May 26,1926 preceded in...
William Levi
Mar 7, 2024
William "Tommy" Levi, 81, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, departed this life peacefully on March 7, 2024. Tommy was a beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend. His legacy will live on in those who were touched by his spirit. He was born October 8, 1942, and was the son of the late William and Dorothy Levi. Tommy was of the Baptist...
Lloyd Roberson
Mar 6, 2024
Lloyd "George" Roberson, 75, of Georgetown, Tennessee passed away surrounded by his family on Wednesday, March 6, 2024. George was born on January 2, 1949, I Ooltewah, Tennessee to the late Lloyd George Roberson Sr., and Alline "Shorty" Roberson. He was known as the diesel doctor. Everyone always called him for advice about semis. When not working on trucks, he...
Luke Shadden
Mar 6, 2024
Luke Thomas Shadden, 24, left his earthly home and entered into heaven unexpectedly, Tuesday March 5, 2024.
Luke was born prematurely, on October 24, 1999, weighing only 2 pounds 3 ounces. Our Gracious Heavenly Father allowed his tiny body to thrive and he grew up to be such a healthy, handsome young man He was dearly loved by his parents and...
Edwin Crumbley
Mar 6, 2024
Edwin "Dow" Crumbley, 55, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2024. Dow was born on February 10, 1969 in Cleveland, Tennessee to the late Faye Bacon Crumbley, and Frank Crumbley Jr. He enjoyed fishing, wood carving, Sketching and Painting in Charcoal, he also enjoyed playing his guitar and harmonica. Among all his hobbies his favorite past time...
Johnny Gibson
Mar 5, 2024
Johnny Ray Gibson, 72, passed away on March 5, 2024. He was born on March 27, 1951 in Athens, TN to the late Paul and Nellie (Fain) Gibson. Johnny was a machine operator in the food production industry for over 40 years.
He was an avid golfer and bowler.
Johnny was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Judy McDaniel, and is...
Donnie Dempsey
Mar 5, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Donnie Dempsey, who departed this world on March 5, 2024, at the age of 69. Donnie, a proud native of Whitwell, TN, was born to Edley Dempsey and Martha Dempsey, and he embraced life with a love for mules, wagons, hot rods, and a dash of ornery charm.
Donnie was...
Teresa Rohr
Mar 5, 2024
Teresa D. Rohr, 65, passed away on March5, 2024 at around 5:50 AM at her son and daughter in law's house in Athens.
She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Jeff Rohr; a loving and devoted son, Luke, wife, April Christie Rohr. She also had another son, Jeffrey, wife, Christie Rohr of Madisonville; several sisters and brothers. Nina shepherd...
Gary Hicks
Mar 5, 2024
Gary Lynn Hicks, 70, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, March5, 2024. Gary was born on October 24, 1953, in Knoxville, TN.
Gary was preceded in death by his mother, Imogene Hood; and his father, Armond Hicks.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory his loving companion, Donna Adams; his son, Timothy Hicks; daughters, Melissa Hicks Bennett, Michelle Taylor,...
Charlene Bounds
Mar 4, 2024
Charlene "Charley" Norton (Dixon) Bounds, 82, of Ten Mile, TN departed for her Heavenly Home on March 4, 2024 after a lengthy illness. Charley was born on February 27,1942 to the late Floyd and Vertie Norton.
She was employed with TVA at Watts Bar Nuclear Plant in Spring City, TN until her retirement. She then went on to work with the...
Barbara Davis
Mar 4, 2024
Barbara Duncan Davis, age 89, went to be with Jesus in her heavenly home on the morning of Monday, March 4.
Barbara was born in Toms Creek, VA, and lived in Athens, TN since 1995.
Barbara graduated from both Peabody College and Maryville College. After many decades of service in public and Christian education, she retired from a career as an elementary...
Robert Wininger
Mar 3, 2024
Reverend Robert Dale (Bobby) Wininger, peacefully passed from this life into the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, while surrounded by his family and dogs in his home. He drew his final breath on Sunday, March 3, 2024 at 10:11 am, and opened his eyes to the glories that he preached about for decades.
Robert Dale was...
