Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Billie Hicks
Jan 2, 2024
The gift of God is eternal life, can't earn it, don't deserve it
For the life and times of Billie Hicks we give thanks. He fought the good fight of faith knowing this world is not our home. Thank you, Lord Jesus for the gift of eternal life. And we give you honor and praise for the life and times...
Joye Ferris
Jan 1, 2024
Joye Elizabeth Ferris, of Danbury, passed away peacefully in Cleveland, Tennessee on January 1, 2024. She was born in Danbury on July 18, 1936, the daughter of the late Warren F. and Edith G. Doutney. She started her schooling at St. Joseph's Catholic School and finished at Danbury High School, graduating in the class of 1955.
Joye married Milton A. Ferris...
Margie Sanders
Jan 1, 2024
Margie Lee Sanders, 71, of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away on January 1st, 2024. She was born on July 13th, 1952 to Floyd Woods and Ruby Harrison in Lafayette, Tennessee. She was one of five siblings Jean, Harold, Darrell, and Donnie.
In 1984, Lee met Mike Sanders in Nashville, Tennessee. Prior to meeting Mike, she had Ashlee, a daughter from a...
Edward Doss
Jan 1, 2024
In Memoriam: Edward Doss (1957 - 2024)
Chattanooga, TN - Edward Doss, 66, peacefully passed away on January 1, 2024, surrounded by the love of his family. Born in Chattanooga, he was the son of the late Elbert Doss, Jr, and Evelyn Doss. Edward is now reunited with his parents, as well as his brothers James and Jerry...
Robert Kieffer
Jan 1, 2024
Robert 'Bob' Edward Kieffer, 76, passed away on January 1, 2024, in Chattanooga, TN. Born in Atlanta, GA to the late Ann Cochran and Mahlon J Kieffer.
Robert is survived by his wife of almost 54 years, Amy, son Robert 'Robbie' Kieffer (Jamene) of Lawrence, KS, son Allan Kieffer of St.Louis, MO, daughter Melissa 'Mo' Kieffer of Soddy Daisy,...
Alice Cooper
Jan 1, 2024
Alice Fay Cooper, known as Fay by her loved ones, passed away peacefully on the first day of January 2024 at her home in McDonald, Tennessee. Born on October 9, 1940, in Ooltewah, Tennessee, Fay's life was marked by her loving, kind, and thoughtful nature a beacon of warmth that touched all who knew her.
Fay was preceded in death...
Taylor Cannon
Jan 1, 2024
With broken hearts, and beautiful memories, we will choose to celebrate the life of
Taylor Wade Cannon, born June 3, 2003. Taylor met his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ face to face and was reunited with his beloved Papa Ron on January 1, 2024.
Taylor, 20, was known for his love of others, his willingness to serve all those around...
Billy Rowland
Jan 1, 2024
Billy Ray Curtis Rowland, a beloved member of the Benton community, passed away on January 1, 2024, at the age of 62. Born on April 16, 1961, in Athens, TN, Billy was the son of the late Phyllis Faudine and James Sherman Rowland. He is preceded in death by a loving brother Mickey Rowland and loving sister Debbie Rowland Swallows.
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Peggy Blackmon
Jan 1, 2024
Peggy June (Parker) Blackmon died after a courageous fight against cancer on Monday, January 1, 2024, in Decatur, Tennessee. Peggy was the third child born to parents Lloyd and Betty (Parker) Rice on July 30, 1952, in Troy, New York.
Peggy lived in the Albany, New York area and later moved to Cayuga, New York. Peggy graduated from Union Springs...
Jack Zervas
Dec 31, 2023
Jack Dempsey Zervas, 82, a beloved resident of Cleveland for 21 years, passed away on December 31, 2023. Known for his love of country music, NASCAR, and cherished moments with family, Jack's vibrant spirit touched the lives of many.
Despite his stubborn and opinionated nature, Jack was remembered for his kindness and generosity, always willing to offer both his time and...
Carl Rue
Dec 31, 2023
Carl Vernon Rue, 83, of Athens TN, passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2023, following a long illness, at his residence in Athens.
He was born on February 21, 1940 in Athens to the late Austin and Pearl Rue. He was a Decorated Veteran of the US Army and Vietnam War and a member of the Miracle Deliverance Tabernacle.
He...
Willie Rapier
Dec 31, 2023
Willie Ruth Rapier, 93, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2023. Willie was born on April 2, 1930, in Cleveland to the late Walter and Lucille Link. Willie was a dedicated housewife and full-time mother. She was a devout Christian and lifelong member of Pine Hill Church of God. In her spare time, she enjoyed cooking and...
Elmer Green, Jr.
Dec 31, 2023
Elmer Ernest Green, Jr. better known as Ernie Green was born in Chattanooga, TN on July 25, 1945, and entered into God's glory on December 31, 2023 in Apison TN with his family at his side. He was 78 years old. Ernie was of Christian faith and had a personal relationship with Jesus. Dad/Papaw will be truly missed.
Ernie graduated...
Raymond Caldwell
Dec 31, 2023
In Loving Memory of Raymond Cecil Caldwell Sr.
Raymond Cecil Caldwell Sr. of Charleston, TN, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2023, at the age of 77. He was born on August 1, 1946, in Cleveland, TN. Raymond was a hardworking man who dedicated his life to his family. He proudly obtained his high school diploma and later retired from...
Patsy Loudermilk
Dec 31, 2023
Patsy Wilson Loudermilk, 83, went home to be with the Lord on 12-31-23. She was a member of Philippi Baptist Church. She loved cooking and baking for the youth of the church, and singing in the Choir. She also loved gardening in the summertime. She worked as a lunch lady at Arnold School for many years and loved each and...
Jack Geyer
Dec 31, 2023
Jack Alan Geyer, 90, was called home to be with the Lord on December 31, 2023.
He was born on April 26, 1933 in Buffalo, NY and graduated from Bennett High School in 1951. He was a committed swimmer all four years of his high school career, winning the city high school championship in 1950. He was offered a swimming...
Barbara Ellis
Dec 30, 2023
Barbara Jean Ellis, 75, of Cleveland passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2023. Barbara was born on September 19, 1948, in Cleveland, Tennessee to the late Leonard and Lois Gates. Barbara was of the Baptist faith.
Along with her parents she was preceded by her husband, Thomas Ellis.
She is survived by her sister, Edna Ballew; Aunts, Ruby...
James Guthrie
Dec 30, 2023
James Franklin Guthrie, 89, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2023. James was born on October 14, 1934 in Calhoun, Tennessee to the late James Asbury Guthrie and Bernham Betty Kibble.
James was a dedicated member of Shenandoah Baptist Church, where he loved to sing with the congregation. He was a people person, it was said by...
Frederick Toth
Dec 29, 2023
Frederick "Rick" Toth, 73, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on December 29, 2023, in Chattanooga, TN.
Rick was a lifelong resident of Chattanooga . He was of the Baptist faith. Rick is survived by 2 brothers, Don and Mike, and one sister Nancy. He had several nieces and nephews as well as step children which he loved
Rick is preceded...
Tonya Denise Darnell
Dec 29, 2023
Tonya Scoggins Darnell, 60 a resident of Ocoee, TN sadly passed away Friday December 29, 2023 in the hospital after a battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her son Shaun Scoggins, mother Lillian Scoggins, father Joe Thomas (Tommy) Scoggins, and sister Penny Scoggins.She leaves behind, her daughter Erika Darnell Gregory & her fiance Bobby Goins; her granddaughter...
