Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
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...
Timothy Howard
Mar 3, 2024
Timothy Lee "Timmy" Howard, 59, of Cleveland, Tennessee was born into this life on May 4, 1964. Tim was born into eternity on Sunday, March 3, 2024. He was a 1984 graduate of Bradley Central High School. He enjoyed woodworking, fishing, traveling, going to state parks, and 4-wheeling in his Ole green Ford Truck. You could always find Tim telling...
Jerrie Kistler
Mar 3, 2024
Jerrie Lou Kistler, born April 24, 1938, passed away March 3, 2024 at home from a lengthy illness.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Otsie Adams Johnson; her husband David (Bunky) Kistler; one son Timothy Walker, two sisters and two brothers.
Jerrie is survived by daughter, Terrie Walker; son and daughter in law, James...
Frank Tinsley
Mar 3, 2024
Franklin Alfred "Frank" Tinsley, the man who always had a smile ready to share and a love for farming, has sadly passed away at the age of 91. Born on September 19, 1932, in Ooltewah, TN, Frank spent his life as a dedicated boilermaker in the manufacturing industry, working for Allied Signal. He was a man of the land and...
James Young
Mar 2, 2024
During the afternoon of March 2nd, 2024, James E. Young Jr., 88, of Maryville, TN decided to answer the call of his Lord to come home to so many loved ones who had gone on before. James was preceded in death by wife Pat of 48 years, parents, James Esco and Della Mae Young, siblings Pauline (Ray) Millsaps, Juanita (Lonnie)...
Thelma Irene Chaplin
Mar 2, 2024
Thelma Irene Chaplin, 84, of Rossville, GA, passed away March 2, 2024. She was a God-fearing woman, of Baptist faith, read her bible faithfully, and loved by all. She never met a stranger. Thelma loved gardening, canning, and fishing. She also loved to watch dirt track racing and spending time with her family.
Thelma is preceded in death by her husband,...
Destiny Wentworth
Mar 2, 2024
Destiny Wentworth, 18, passed away on March 2, 2024, in her home surrounded by nothing but love.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Michelle Wentworth. She is survived by her father, Robert Wentworth; sisters Crystal & Chelsea; brothers Dakota & Dylan; nieces Chyanne, Audrina & Skarlette; nephews Brayden, LaMarion & Christopher.
The family of Destiny Wentworth...
Jerry Cross
Mar 2, 2024
Jerry Dean Cross, 64, a longtime resident of McMinn County passed away on Saturday morning, March 2, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Polk County on May 7, 1959. He was known to some as bow hunter or pig farmer, but best know for his love of truck driving. He loved trucking more than...
Jessica Smith & Ailin Gil
Mar 1, 2024
Jessica Marie Smith, born in Chattanooga, TN on April 1, 1998 to Namon and Heather Smith passed away March 1, 2024, due to unfortunate circumstances. She was the first child of three leaving behind Taleea and Anthony Smith of Chattanooga, Tn. Jessica became a mother to Ailin Gil, June 6, 2017 and was an employee if the local Amazon facility...
Rita Cantrell
Mar 1, 2024
Rita Faye Cantrell, 74, of Oak Ridge, Tn passed away Friday, March 1 , 2024, at Oak Ridge Methodist Hospital. Rita was born, October 5, 1949, to the late Gladys and Como Franklin. She graduated from Livingston Academy in 1967.
On June 6, 1967, she married Harold C. Cantrell, and moved to South Bend, Indiana, where she had a...
Tanner Ratcliff
Mar 1, 2024
Tanner Dwight Ratcliff, 26, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away on Thursday, February 29, 2024. Tanner was born on May 13, 1997, in Chattanooga, Tennessee to Phillip Ratcliff and Stacey Patterson.
Tanner was preceded in death by his grandmother, Sandra Veal; and his grandfather, Glenn Ratcliff.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife, Dana Ratcliff; his children, Owen, Caylor, and Rylee...
Larry Keller
Mar 1, 2024
Donald "Larry" Keller, 79, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away on Friday, March1, 2024. Larry was born on March 22, 1944, in Cleveland to the late Bennie and Katie Keller. Larry was in the engineering department at Bowater for over 20 years. He had many hobbies and passions including teaching youth Sunday school, participating on mission trips, and being a part...
George Culver
Feb 29, 2024
George Culver, 69, of Hixson, TN went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on February 29, 2024. He was of the Baptist faith. Throughout his life, he worked as an automotive mechanic and enjoyed Alabama football.
He is survived by his son, George (Stacey) Culver, daughters Cynthia (Ricky) Moore and Kelly (Dub) Davis, siblings, Frankie (Wanda) Culver,...
Richard Qualls
Feb 29, 2024
Richard Allen Qualls, 62, of Ten Mile, TN, passed away on Thursday, February 29, 2024.
Richard was born in Hollywood, CA, to George and Margie Hall Qualls on August 29, 1961.
He was a trucker who loved to fish, bowl, travel and spending time with his family. He had an upbeat personality; and a huge heart and...
Michael Slater
Feb 29, 2024
Michael Slater, 24, of Cleveland, TN, passed away suddenly on Thursday, February 29, 2024.
Michael is survived by his mother, Michaela Slater of Cleveland, TN; his father, James Ballard of Marianna, FL; his brother, Jimmy Ballard also of Marianna, FL; his sister, Kendra Messer of Cleveland, TN; his grandmother, Annette Hagin of Chatsworth, GA; his fiancée, Mya Johnson and their daughter...
