Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Frederick Raymond Krall IV
Jan 20, 2024
Frederick Raymond "Freddy" Krall IV, 43, passed away on January 20, 2024 in Cleveland, TN.
Freddy was born in Chula Vista, CA, to Priscilla and Frederick Krall III. He grew up in the San Diego area, where he spent many days at the beach with his siblings and cousins. He was a lively kid, getting into trouble somehow. He loved to...
Lorna Jones
Jan 20, 2024
Lorna Lucille Jones, beloved mother, daughter, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2024, in Ooltewah, TN, at the age of 90. Born on August 18, 1933, in Turlock, CA, Lorna lived a life full of cherished memories.
Lorna was active in the Seventh Day Adventist church. She loved to square dance, and she loved animals--especially all her sheep.
She is...
Karen Evans
Jan 20, 2024
In Loving Memory of Karen (Sissy) Elaine Evans
Karen (Sissy) Elaine Evans, born on August 26, 1960, in Ringgold, Georgia, peacefully passed away on January 20, 2024 surrounded by her family in Crandall, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her loving parents, Jackie and Joyce Davis, and her son, Gary Evans.
Karen is survived by her cherished daughter, Devon Goldman supported...
Katherine McQueen
Jan 19, 2024
Katherine (Kate) Elizabeth McQueen passed peacefully on Friday morning of January 19. Kate was born and raised in the beautiful city of Chattanooga, Tennessee.
From an early age, Katherine blessed the world with her many talents, from starting ballet at the age of 6 and continuing to dance her whole life to pursuing a master's degree in Mathematics from the University...
Max Wilcox
Jan 19, 2024
Max Wilcox, aged 62, passed away at his home with his loving wife by his side on Friday, January 19, 2024.
Max loved working on his classic cars and going to every car show. He enjoyed the outdoors and he was a good neighbor, always willing to help anyone in need. Max loved his church family and friends. He was an...
Cecilia Gustafson
Jan 19, 2024
Cecilia Frances Brooks Gustafson, age 76, of Summertown, TN, passed away on her birthday Friday, January 19 2024 at Tennova Medical Center in Cleveland, TN. She was a native of Lawrence County, TN where she graduated from Summertown High School in 1966. In her spare time, she was a passionate writer and published author of short stories and poems, devoted...
Rex Owens
Jan 19, 2024
Rex Mearl Owens, 95, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 19, 2024. Rex was born in Battle Creek, MI to Cora & Pete Owens on August 4, 1928. He met and married his wife, Sue, in 1950. Together they moved to Atlanta, GA in 1980 before moving to Cleveland,TN in 2010.
Rex enjoyed working as a commercial building superintendent...
Elizabeth Patton
Jan 19, 2024
Elizabeth Jane Patton, 81, affectionately known as Jane, passed away on January 19, 2024, in Cleveland, TN. Born on January 29, 1942, in Conasauga, TN.
Jane is preceded in death by her beloved husband Jack Patton, her son Charles "Pete" Fletcher, her daughter Tina Price, her parents Cedell and Luther Maxwell, her step-father George Hardin, her brothers...
Gerald Cline
Jan 19, 2024
Gerald Edward Cline, 81, of Old Fort, TN passed away on Friday, January 19, 2024. Gerald was born October 3, 1942, in Conasauga, TN. He was a graduate of Murray County High School. Gerald was a decorated veteran of the United States Army where he served more than 17 years, including two tours of duty in Vietnam. Not comfortable being...
Barbara Mason Rogers
Jan 19, 2024
Barbara Mason Rogers, 86, passed away January 19, 2024. She was a resident of Cleveland, born on November 5, 1937, to the late Hoyt and Edith (West) Mason. In addition to her mother and father, she is proceeded in death by her son, Raymond Keith Anderson, sister-in-law, Geraldine Mason, and nephew David Mason.
She leaves behind her son, Barry Rogers (Vickie),...
Donald Rogers
Jan 19, 2024
Donald "Curly" Rogers a life-long resident of Birchwood, Tn, died unexpectedly on January 19, 2024 at the age of 79.
He is preceded in death by his wife Juanita Lucille Rogers; his mother Willie Rogers, his father J.R. Rogers; his brother Carl Rogers, sisters Grace Rogers Clingan & Jackie Rogers Reeves.
Donald is survived by his stepson Jimmy Higdon, stepdaughter Sharon Higdon...
William Thomas
Jan 18, 2024
William (Billy) Thomas, aged 49, of Knoxville passed away at his home with his loving Fiance, Andrea Lawrence, by his side on Thursday, January 18, 2024.
Billy's passion was working on computers and cars. He enjoyed spending time outdoors and fishing. Billy was a gentle, loving, and caring person. Billy loved everyone around him. He always wanted to bring smiles and laughter to...
Dennis Black
Jan 18, 2024
Dennis Michael Black, a beloved member of the Cleveland community, sadly passed away on January 18, 2024, at the age of 80. He was born on October 10, 1943, in Mosinee, WI, to Joseph Wizbeski and Mildred Dean Wizbeski. Joseph and Mildred married October 28, 1941. After the passing of Joseph Wizbeski to polio; Mildred, a few years later, married...
Frances Simpson
Jan 18, 2024
Frances Simpson, 92, of Cleveland went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 18, 2024. She passed away peacefully at Signature Healthcare of Cleveland.
She was born on November 1, 1931 to the late Roy Roosevelt Kelley and the late Audrey Mae Kelley. She was married to Raymond Allen Simpson on December 22, 1951 and they lived together in Cleveland...
Wanda Clemmons
Jan 18, 2024
Wanda Clemmons, 70, passed away on January 18, 2024, in Chattanooga, TN.
Wanda was born on May 18, 1953 in Columbus, IN.
Wanda will be remembered as a strong, caring, and talented woman. As a single mother she raised her three children and cared for many foster children. She also volunteered as a foster grandparent for the Hamilton County...
Teresa Wright
Jan 18, 2024
Teresa (Terry) Wright, 62, a resident of Athens, Tn passed away on Thursday evening, January 18, 2024, in a Chattanooga hospital. She was born in Indianapolis, IN on February 11, 1961, a daughter of the late Dick Holtz & Linda Scarbrough. She enjoyed working puzzles, gardening, solitaire, but most importantly spending time with her special granddaughter Katelin (KK).
In addition to...
Joseph Hicks
Jan 18, 2024
Rev. Joseph "Joe" Hicks of Sweetwater, TN died peacefully in his sleep on January 18, 2024 with his family by his side. He was born August 24, 1947, and was 76 years old. Joe pastored several churches in the area and loved singing and playing the guitar and piano. He enjoyed carpentry work, and baling hay with his Massy Ferguson...
Betty Darnell
Jan 18, 2024
Betty Jean Darnell, 81, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2024. Betty was born on July 17, 1942, in Etowah, Tennessee to the late Reva Bowers Watson.
Along with her mother, she was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Darnell.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory her sons, Larry Whitney, and Kasie Herzig; daughter,...
Brenda Hysinger
Jan 17, 2024
Brenda Sue Bishop Hysinger passed away on January 17th, 2024, at the age of 77. She was the daughter of the late Howard A. and Neva Hunt Bishop of the Benton Station Community in Polk County and a resident of Cleveland, Tennessee. She is also preceded in death by her sister Sharon Davis.
She graduated from Polk County High School, and...
Walter Bowers
Jan 17, 2024
Walter "Gene" Bowers, 62, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2024. Gene was born on September 2, 1961 in Cleveland to the late W.A. and Eva Sue Bowers.
Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Danny Ray Bowers; and his sisters, Linda Sue Bowers, and Debbie Louise Bowers.
He leaves behind to cherish his...
