Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries

Bettie Chester

Jan 29, 2024

Bettie Martin Thomas Chester passed away on January 29th, 2024, at the age of 95. She was predeceased by her husband, Samuel Hall Chester III (aka Jr.) (Signal Mountain); parents, Spencer Martin Thomas and Elizabeth Curd Weaver Thomas (St. Louis, Missouri); and sisters, Mary Toy Thomas Kircher (Springfield, Missouri) and Pattie Howell Thomas Snyder (Vero Beach, Florida). 

Born in St. Louis,...

Terry Bowman

Jan 29, 2024

Terry Kenneth Bowman Sr. (T.K.) age 84 of Athens passed away Monday January 29, 2024 at his residence with his family by his side after a long battle with cancer.

He was preceded in death by his parents Ken and Trulie Bowman.

T.K. was a native of Anderson, South Carolina. He graduated from the University of Florida. He was a State Trooper...

Jeris Bragan

Jan 28, 2024

Jeris E. Bragan Born January 11, 1946, in Dexter, Maine to Erwin Bragan and Jean Rosalie Whary, Jeris Bragan passed away at the age of 78 on January 28, 2024, in Cleveland, Tennessee.

Jeris is survived by his high-school sweetheart and spouse of thirty-four years, Edie Bragan, by his daughter, Tracie Sutton, his grandchildren, Garrett and Reagan, as well...

James David Fletcher

Jan 28, 2024

James David Fletcher (Bubba), 41, of Athens, TN, beloved father, brother, and friend, gained his wings on January 28, 2024. 

James was born September 24, 1982 in Valdez Alaska. He spent his childhood there before moving to Tennessee as an adult.

He spent most of his time with his family and friends and he loved being a dad to his 3 boys....

Austin Taylor

Jan 28, 2024

Austin Ryan Taylor 1994 - 2024

Austin Ryan Taylor, age 29 went Home to be with the Lord on January 28, 2024. He is preceded in death by his father, Buddy Vernon Frazier, grandfather Jerry Wayne Barr, and nephew Memphis Jude "MJ" Taylor.

Austin was born in Huntsville, Al on June 8, 1994. Austin moved to Chattanooga,...

Charles Tynan Jr.

Jan 28, 2024

Charlie died on Sunday January 28th with his daughter, Tuesday, by his side. Charlie was born on October 10,1930 in Newport News, Virginia. He graduated from Newport News High School and went on to study aeronautical engineering at Va. Tech where he was in the Cadet Corp. After graduation, he was hired by the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) (became...

Robert Talton

Jan 28, 2024

Robert Anthony Talton, 39, a lifelong resident of Birchwood, TN passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2024. He was born in Chattanooga, TN on September 28, 1984. He was an avid hunter and fisherman who loved spending time with this family.

Anthony is preceded in death by his grandparents Barbara Talton, Mabry Talton, John Howard, and one uncle Roy...

Patricia Ledwell

Jan 27, 2024

Patricia Ledwell passed away on January 27,2024.

She was born on July 14, 1945 to the late Homer and Edith Kepley in Stoke-on-Trent, England.

Pat loved music, cooking and gardening. She was known for her witty sense of humor.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny Ledwel and her son, Chris Ledwell.

Patricia (Pat) is survived by her...

Barbara Wilson (Morrow)

Jan 27, 2024

Barbara (Bobbie) Rochelle Wilson (Morrow) passed away peacefully in her sleep Saturday, January 27th, 2024, after a prolonged battle with Dementia/Alzheimer's.

Bobbie was born June 7th, 1937 to Kenneth and Daisy Brower of Miami, FL.

She was preceded in death by brothers and sisters: David Brower, Elizabeth Brower, Kenneth Brower, Jr. Spouses: Harry I. Wilson and John Morrow. Daughter: Christine R. Wilson....

Kenneth Franklin Bunch

Jan 27, 2024

Kenneth Franklin Bunch, 89, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2024, in Ten Mile, Tennessee. Born on February 20, 1934, in Decatur, Tennessee,

He was preceded in death by his cherished parents, Frank and Katie Bunch; his beloved wife, Sharlene Bunch; his dear daughter, Linda Ane Bunch; his adored great-grandson, Caius Gamble; his brothers Lawton Bunch and Clifford...

Randall Fowler

Jan 27, 2024

Randall "Mr. Awesome" Fowler, 61, of Cleveland passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2024. Randall was born on July 7, 1962 in Cleveland to Quinton Fowler and Reba Guthrie.

He was preceded in death by his father, Quinton Fowler; and his bonus dad, James Guthrie.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory his mother, Reba Guthrie; brothers, Rick (Susan) Fowler,...

Phyllis Graham

Jan 27, 2024

Phyllis Jean Kilgore Graham passed away peacefully in her home on January 27, 2024, surrounded by loved ones at the age of 72.

Mrs. Graham was born on May 14, 1951, in Chattanooga, TN. She is survived by her two sons, Kevin Scott Graham (Rhonda) of Athens, TN, and Jeffery Todd Graham, (Debra) of Hixson, TN; six grandchildren, Austin Scott Graham,...

Beverly Shoemaker

Jan 26, 2024

Beverly Gayle Shoemaker, 52, of Dalton, Georgia passed away on January 26, 2024. She was a resident of the area for 20 plus years. She enjoyed tie dying, music, art, her Sam, nature, being engaged to Bobby, quality time with her family and the Lord. She was an avid pen collector, photographer, social media influencer, tax agent and traveler.

She was...

Chris Skyles

Jan 26, 2024

Christopher Lewis Skyles, was born on September 17, 1984, in Chattanooga, TN to his parents Mickey Skyles and Dana Newby. Tragically, he passed away on January 26, 2024, at the age of 39, leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories.

Chris was a proud husband to his beloved wife, Shai Skyles. Together, they shared a bond that...

Adah Dixon

Jan 26, 2024

Adah Bess Howard Dixon, 93, of Cleveland went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Friday, January 26th, 2024. She was born in Decatur and lived in Cleveland for over 80 years. She was a member of Lebanon Baptist Church for many years and was currently a member of Big Springs Baptist. She worked in retail and retired from...

Betty Fetzer

Jan 26, 2024

Betty Jane Grubb Fetzer 89, Died peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Friday, January 26, 2024. Betty was Born on October 28, 1934, in Decatur, TN. Mother was devoted to her family, sweet and kind to everyone she met. She was known as "Aunt Betty" and always willing to whip up a meal for all who visited...

Nancy Curbow

Jan 26, 2024

Nancy Ruth McCollum Curbow, age 85, of Ocoee, TN passed away peacefully at home with her family at her side on Friday, January 26, 2024.

She was preceded in death by her 1st husband, Dwain McCollum, son- David Allen "Al" McCollum, Parents- Polly Booth, Grover Taylor, brother David Taylor and sister Dorothea Ritchie.

She is survived by her loving husband of 31...

Henry Smith

Jan 25, 2024

Henry "Lebron" Smith, 65, of Cleveland passed away on Thursday, January 25,

2024. Lebron was born on July 7, 1958, in Pikeville, TN to the late Ida Smith.

Along with his mother he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Vickie

Smith; and his two sisters, Rowena, and Helen.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory his son, Ben (Sarah) Smith; and two

granddaughters,...

John Asbury

Jan 25, 2024

Mr. John Asbury, age 82, passed away quietly on January 25, 2024.

John was married to Brenda Asbury of East Ridge.

He is survived by his wife Brenda, sister Susy Parker, 2 sons John and Shawn Asbury, 2 daughters Rachel Haines and Angela Griffin and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Lewy Body Dementia...

Barbara Coyle

Jan 24, 2024

Barbara Jean Henry Coyle, 79, a longtime resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Wednesday morning, January 24, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Chattanooga, TN on August 25, 1944, a daughter of the late Newell & Leta Henry. Barbara graduated from Red Bank High School and went on to UTK where she met...