Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
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...
Donna Parke
Mar 12, 2024
Donna Faye Parke, 63, of Harrison, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2024 at a local Chattanooga hospital. Born on March 7, 1961, in Chattanooga, she remained a lifelong resident of the local Harrison and Ooltewah communities where she touched many lives with her nurturing spirit.
Donna was cherished for her warm heart and generous nature, often found in the...
Marie Myers
Mar 12, 2024
On March 12th, 2024, Marie Myers stepped across the veil on her greatest adventure reuniting with those who preceded her in death. Her parents Marlin Vester Morgan Sr. and Sarah Rachel Aroshia Morgan, sister Marlene Withrow, brother-in-law James Withrow Sr., brother Marlin (Buddy) Vester Morgan Jr., sister-in-law Linda Morgan, and brother-in-law Stewart Owenby. She left behind her husband, Robert Ray...
Harold Jones
Mar 12, 2024
Obituary for Harold C. Jones
Harold Curtis Jones, age 87, resident of Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia, went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. Mr. Jones, son of the late Virgil Theodore Jones and Bessie Hendricks Jones, was born July 17, 1936 in Rockwood, Tennessee. He was a proud member of the Army National Guard, serving from 1959-1962 before being...
Beverly Hays
Mar 11, 2024
Beverly Riley Hays, born May 2, 1935, on a farm outside of Elberton, Georgia, peacefully passed away in her sleep on the morning of March 11, 2024 at the home she had built, well tended, and loved for 50 years in Cleveland, Tennessee. Her beloved husband, Danny Hays, was by her side, as he had been daily during their...
Cora Roe
Mar 11, 2024
On Monday morning, March 11, 2024, Cora Jane Roe, 87, of Cleveland, went to her Heavenly home. Jane was a godly woman who loved the Lord and her family. She set an example for her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren that will lead them throughout their lives.
Jane was born in Danbury, Connecticut on June 7, 1936 to the late...
Carol Bishop
Mar 11, 2024
Carol Yvonne Moore Bishop, of Madisonville, passed away on March 11, 2024 at her residence. She was born on January 23, 1940 in Stringtown, Oklahoma to the late Thomas and Mattie (Stanford) Moore. She worked in carpet manufacturing with Shaw for 27 years. Carol was of Baptist faith and was an avid reader.
She was preceded in death by her...
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...
