Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Keith Carter
Feb 9, 2024
Keith Eugene Carter, born on July 15, 1971, in Benton, TN, peacefully departed this life at home on February 9, 2024.
Keith is now reunited in the afterlife with his father, Lowery Carter, his son Andrew Waddell, and his stepson Michael Terry.
He is survived by his loving wife Theresa Carter, his mother Carol Longwith, his cherished daughter Jessica Carter, and his...
Virginia Dunn
Feb 9, 2024
Virginia Dunn, 78, of Cleveland, TN passed away on February 9, 2024. She was born on December 30, 1945 to the late Carl and Nelda Miller.
Virginia loved cooking, planting flowers, and going to Dollywood. Above all, she loved her family and spending time with them.
She was preceded in death by her siblings: Foster Miller,...
Evelyn Patricia Adkins
Feb 9, 2024
Evelyn Patricia Adkins was born in Sweetwater TN on May 30, 1948. She passed away in Athens TN on Feb 9, 2024.
She was proceeded in death by her mother Polly Thomas, father Wendell Thomas, sister Norma Gatlin, brother Wendell Thomas, daughter Joy Cronan Jones and granddaughter Zulieka Jones and, several nieces and nephews.
She left behind a daughter, Kimberly Cronan of...
Kathy Patton
Feb 8, 2024
Kathy (Davis) Patton, 62, of Dayton, TN, passed away peacefully at her home on February 8, 2024 surrounded by her loved ones.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Claude and Mary Edith (Youther) Davis Jr.; sons, Gerald Dugger Jr. and Derrick Dugger; great grandson, Hudson Grey Boofer; sister, Cynthia Dale Denton; brother in-law, Gerald Conn and her children's father,...
Barbara Monroe
Feb 8, 2024
Barbara Jane Hyde Monroe, 80, a lifelong resident of Athens, TN passed away on Thursday evening, February 8, 2024, at her home. She was born on January 2, 1944, a daughter of the Johhny & Mildred Wood. Barbara was of the Baptist faith and a member of Eastanallee Baptist Church. She loved going to church, shopping at thrift stores and...
Dorothy Karr
Feb 7, 2024
Dorothy "Dot" Kirkland Karr, 82, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Dot was born in Atlanta, Georgia, February 2, 1942, and grew up in Richmond Hill, Georgia, and previously lived in Maryland; Ann Arbor, Michigan; Savannah, Georgia; Stone Mountain, Lilburn, Loganville, Rex, Marrietta, Baxley and Vidalia before settling in Ootlewah, Tennessee. Many will remember...
Alma L. Hamblen
Feb 7, 2024
Alma Louise Hamblen of Dunlap, TN was born April 30th, 1977, and passed away unexpectedly at her home on February 7th, 2024. She is preceded in death by her father, Dewey Edward Hamblen, mother, Peggy Jo Hamblen, and an infant son, Brandon Lugar. She is survived by her brother, James Roy (Candice) Hamblen, nephew, Jax Boston, Aunt Evelyn Childress and...
Shirley Van Wagner
Feb 7, 2024
Shirley Van Wagner, 73, of Old Fort, TN, peacefully passed away on February 7, surrounded by her loving family. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, aunt, sister and friend.
She was born on February 10, 1950 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to the late Charles and Irene (Ward) Davis. As a young girl, she moved to Pomona, California with her family...
Miqueas Ordonez Castaneda
Feb 7, 2024
Miqueas Aldolfo Ordonez Castaneda, Passed away on February 7, 2024. Miqueas was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee on January 30, 2024, to Luis Adolfo Ordonez and Noelia Esperanza.
Miqueas leaves behind to cherish his memory his parents, Luis Adolfo Ordonez, and Noelia Esperanza; grandparents, Gilma Perez, Angelica Castaneda, and Baudilio Castaneda; brothers, Johan Natanael Ordonez Castaneda, and Jaaziel Ordonez Castaneda; his...
Deborah Coffey
Feb 7, 2024
Deborah Marlene Coffey, 63, of Cleveland passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on Wednesday, February 7, 2024. Debbie was born on October 18, 1960, in Cleveland, Tennessee. She loved spending her weekends with her family and friends dancing and cooking in the kitchen. Debbie also enjoyed listening to music and laughing. Most of all she enjoyed spoiling her...
C.A. Lightfoot
Feb 7, 2024
Cyrus Andrew Lightfoot, also known as C.A., peacefully passed away on February 7, 2024, in Cleveland, TN, at the age of 88. Born on September 8, 1935, in Chattanooga, TN, to the late Johnie and Bertha Lightfoot.
C.A. was preceded in death by his parents, Johnie and Bertha Lightfoot, his loving daughters Kay Frances Lightfoot and Betty Lyles, his dear daughter-in-law...
Frances Clark
Feb 7, 2024
In loving memory of Frances L. Baker Clark, 84, a beacon of love and warmth, who passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday February 7th, 2024 surrounded by her family. She was a resident of Cleveland, born on May 9th, 1939, to the late Wilburn and Rachel Baker. In addition to her mother and father, she is preceded in...
Elizabeth Gray
Feb 6, 2024
Elizabeth Jane Gray, age 61, passed peacefully on the evening of February 06, 2024 in the company of loved ones, following a long battle with Stage 4 COPD and a long list of other major health issues including a stroke that left her with limited mobility and speech followed by a recent cancer diagnosis.
Elizabeth was born July 20,...
Alicia Renee "Lisa" Moon Townsend
Feb 6, 2024
Alicia Renee "Lisa" Moon Townsend, 53, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, February 6, 2024, at Emory Hillandale Hospital in Lithonia, GA. Lisa was a 1989 graduate of Howard High School. A devoted and God-fearing woman, Lisa was the epitome of a loving wife and mother. Her warmth extended beyond her immediate family, as she never met a stranger...
David Bowen
Feb 6, 2024
David Maynard Bowen, husband of Susan Tomlinson Bowen, passed away at the age of 69 on February 6, 2024.
Mr. Bowen was born September 15, 1954 in Hartford, CT, son of the late Maynard Bowen and Beverly Moulton Bowen. Mr. Bowen was a former Master Mason of the Springfield-Hanby Lodge in Springfield, PA, and a loving father and husband. He enjoyed...
Robby Edwards
Feb 6, 2024
David Robinson "Robby" Edwards age 70, a lifelong resident of Oliver Springs passed away Tuesday February 6th, 2024, at Methodist Medical Center. He was born on April 28, 1953.
Robby enjoyed woodworking and was a master craftsman. His hobbies were riding his Harley, playing his guitar, listening to music and hanging out with friends and family.
Robby is preceded in death by...
Lacquita Wright
Feb 6, 2024
In Loving Memory of Lacquita Wright
Lacquita Wright, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, transitioned from this life on February 6, 2024, in Chattanooga, TN, leaving behind a legacy of love and warmth that will forever be cherished. At 61, Lacquita's departure has left a void that can only be filled by the countless memories of her boundless...
Tamela Riden
Feb 6, 2024
Tamela Riden, 59, of Athens, passed away on February 6, 2024 from a long illness at Erlanger Hospital. She was born in Muskegan, Michigan and a longtime resident of Niota, Tennessee. She enjoyed gardening and homemaking.
She joins her father, Clyde Borden and her husband, Jackie Riden in death.
Tamela is survived by her son, Nicholas Riden and his...
Jerry Lee Hooper, Sr.
Feb 5, 2024
Jerry Lee Hooper, a beloved husband, father and friend, passed away peacefully on February 5th, 2024, at his home in Ringgold, GA. He was born on June 11, 1945, in Ringgold, GA, to Luther and Gladys Hooper.
Jerry was a man of great character and integrity, known for his loyal and caring nature. He had a deep passion for his family,...
Randall Jones
Feb 5, 2024
Randall Lynn Jones of Cleveland, Tennessee peacefully left this life on Monday February 5th, 2024 at the age of 64 following a short illness. He was surrounded by people that he loved.
Randy was born to Buddy and Opal Jones on October 17th, 1959 in Benton, Tennessee. Randy had an amazing zest for life, the people that he loved and Tennessee...
