Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
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...
Zachary Alexander King-Christofilis
Jan 17, 2024
Zachary Alexander King Christofilis, 22, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2024. Zachary was born on March 9, 2001 In Wyandotte, Michigan. He enjoyed going fishing, as well as going to the Gym.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Arlene Fillie, Argiris Fillie, Doris Stark, and William King.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory his parents,...
Dennis Armstrong
Jan 16, 2024
Dennis D. Armstrong passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at the age of 62 at a local Hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Cleveland, living in the Blackfox area for over 50 years.
Dennis was preceded in death by his parents Calvin, and Ruby Armstrong, and brother, David Armstrong. Dennis was the youngest son of 7 children....
Douglas Bischof
Jan 16, 2024
Douglas Ray Bischof, 71, of Knoxville, TN passed away on January 16, 2024 due to natural causes. Doug was born on June 15, 1952 in McKinney, Texas, the son of Jerry Bischof and Doris Kirkland.
After graduating high school, Doug joined the United States Air Force in 1972, spending 404 days in Thailand, and served until honorably discharged in 1976.
In the...
James Burnham
Jan 16, 2024
James "Jim" C. Burnham, 67, of Niota passed away on January 15, 2024. He was born on January 25, 1956 in Toledo, Ohio to the late Clayton and Lois (Ashley) Burnham. James served his country in the United States Marine Corps. He was a carpenter and a retired Sheriffs Deputy from Hillsborough County Sheriffs Office in Tampa, Florida.
He is survived...
June Mosier
Jan 16, 2024
June. D. Mosier, 70, a lifelong resident of McMinn County passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, in a local hospital. She was born in Cleveland, TN on June 9, 1953, a daughter of Charlie & Gussie Harrod.
In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her husband Ronnie Gene Mosier, one great grandson Harley...
Theresa Lively
Jan 15, 2024
Theresa Ann Carter Lively, age 66, of Ringgold, Ga, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 15, 2024. She was born on January 23, 1957, in Chattanooga, TN.
Theresa lived most of her life in Ringgold, Ga. She loved animals, her favorite tv shows and spending time with her family and making them laugh.
Theresa was preceded in death...
Wayne Tubbs
Jan 15, 2024
In Loving Memory of Wayne David Tubbs
May 13, 1975 - January 15, 2024
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Wayne David Tubbs, 48, of Cleveland, TN. Wayne peacefully departed this world on January 15, 2024, in Cleveland, TN, surrounded by his loved ones.
Born on May 13, 1975, in Wellsboro, PA, Wayne was the...
Hugh Murphy
Jan 14, 2024
Hugh Dennis Murphy
May 19, 1951 - January 14, 2024
Proverbs 3:6
The memory of a good person is a blessing.
Hugh Dennis Murphy, 72, a resident of Cleveland, TN, born in Niagara Falls, New York, to Hugh and Hazel Murphy, passed away on January 14, 2024.
Survived by his wife, Linda Kendrick Murphy, and loving...
Jacqualine Zimmerman
Jan 14, 2024
Jacqualine Dale Zimmerman, 65 of Elizabethtown, KY passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2024 at Signature Healthcare of Elizabethtown, KY.
She was a native of Bessemer, AL and an active member of The Church of God, serving on many different levels and worked for the The Church of God International offices. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She enjoyed...
Daniel Emery
Jan 14, 2024
In loving memory of Daniel Emery, 67 of Chattanooga passed peacefully into his Lord and Savior's arms on Sunday, January 14,2024. He was born in Lafayette, Georgia on August 4, 1956, to the late Bronnie Lee and William Marvin Emery.
Dan was a graduate of Hixson High and the University of Tennessee Chattanooga, where he was a very talented linebacker....
Benny Hunter
Jan 14, 2024
In Loving Memory of Benny Ray Hunter Sr.
Benny Ray Hunter Sr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2024, at his home in Chickamauga, Georgia. Born on August 30, 1939, in Lafayette, Georgia, Benny lived a life dedicated to hard work, love, and a deep sense of responsibility.
Benny's humble beginnings cultivated within him...
Jesse Davis
Jan 13, 2024
Jesse Leon Davis, passed away peacefully in Georgetown, Tennessee, on January 13, 2024, at the age of 95. Born to a sharecropper's family in Tri-Une, TN, on April 8, 1928. He spent his boyhood in Chapel Hill, where he attended Forest School.
During his young adulthood, Jesse answered the call to serve his country and became a heavy equipment sergeant...
Cliff K Stansell, Jr.
Jan 12, 2024
Cliff Kelly Stansell, Jr. was surrounded by his family and friends when he was called to his eternal home early Friday, January 12, 2024. He was born on June 7, 1953 in Rome, GA. Cliff was a Vietnam Veteran serving on the USS Kitty Hawk. Cliff held several different occupations, but was most known for his flooring installation business locally...
Michael Ray Howard
Jan 12, 2024
Michael Ray Howard, 68, lifelong resident of Cleveland Tn passed away January 12th 2024. He is preceded in death by his wife Helen Howard, son Jimmy Bowen, daughter Tina Adkins, brother Billy Howard and parents Don and Doris Howard. He is survived by his daughters Melinda and son in law Neal Proctor, Jennifer and son in law William Pelt, sister...
