Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries

Shawn Lenoir

Dec 29, 2023

Shawn Elaine Lenoir, 65, of Spring City, Tennessee passed away on Saturday, December 29, 2023. She was born on August 11, 1958, in Augusta, Georgia to the late William Joe Morgan and Joann Morgan. Shawn enjoyed Thrift Shopping, Antiques, and spending time with her children and grandchildren.

Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her brothers,...

Donald Hines

Dec 29, 2023

Donald Rhea Hines, 82, of Cleveland, TN, passed away on Friday, December 29, 2023. Companion Funeral and Cremation Services are in charge of his arrangements.

Dale Pendergrass

Dec 29, 2023

Vernon (Dale) Pendergrass, 75, of Georgetown, Tennessee, was welcomed home into the arms of Jesus on Friday, December 29, 2023 while at his earthly home with his family and friends at his side after a long journey with dementia.

Dale was born in Birchwood, Tennessee to his parents, Chester and Josephine Pendergrass, and had six brothers and sisters. He was a proud US Army...

Deborah Fugate

Dec 29, 2023

Deborah Fugate, 74, of Lakesite, TN died at home on December 29, 2023.

She was born in Chattanooga in 1949 to Sam and Effie Chauncey. She worked at DuPont and later retired from Lifetouch.

Deborah was preceded in death by her parents Sam and Effie Chauncey; brothers, Berto Chauncey, Claude Chauncey, Grant Chauncey and Sam Chauncey; sisters, Evelyn Chauncey, Reba...

Dortha McDonald

Dec 29, 2023

Dortha Jean Faulk McDonald, soon to be 94, passed from this home to her heavenly home December 29, 2023. Mom was born in Saint Francis, Arkansas January 17,1930 to Pauline and Harry Faulk. She was the oldest of three and the big sister to brothers,William Jewel and Harry Ray. Mom graduated from Piggott High School and soon met our dad...

Marilyn Atchley

Dec 29, 2023

Marilyn Lee Atchley, born on July 20, 1953, in Sweetwater, Tennessee, peacefully departed this world on December 29, 2023, surrounded by the love of her family at her home in Riceville, Tennessee. A devoted mother, cherished "Granmommy," and a woman of profound faith, Marilyn's impact on those who knew her was immeasurable.

Marilyn is survived by her loving daughter, Misty...

Nellie Hood

Dec 29, 2023

Nellie Ray Hood, 79, of Delano, TN passed away peacefully in her sleep Friday, December 29, 2023.

Nell loved the Lord and her family. She was a member of Faith Baptist Tabernacle in Athens, TN. Nell loved the outdoors and her favorite activites were fishing, Camping, and throwing horseshoes. She was a loving wife and mother. Her husband describes her...

Janet Gabler

Dec 28, 2023

Janet Kay Scott Gabler received her angel wings on December 28, 2023. Janet was born July 5 ,1936 in Jackson Michigan to Marion L Scott and Ira D Scott . Jan had one sister Nancy Scott Warnock who preceded her in death. Jan graduated from Michigan State University with a BA in social work and assisted with adoption placement. Jan...

Jack Wilson

Dec 28, 2023

Jack Christopher (Bargy) Wilson, July 10, 1983 to December 28, 2023

Jack left his Earthly home on December 28, 2023. He was a loving father, son and friend to many and a Jack of all trades. Don always called him Forklift.

Jack is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Frank and Mary Marioth, paternal grandparents, Louis and Myrtle Bargy...

Anita Pike

Dec 28, 2023

Anita Pike, loving wife and mother passed away December 28th, 2023. She is preceeded in death by her husband, Clayton Pike and one son, Tad Lyons. She is survived by her Children Myrna Duggan and Terry Lyons and their families as well as grandchildren and great grandchildren.

She was a devout Christian and zealous teacher of the Bible who...

Raymond Chamberlin

Dec 28, 2023

Raymond Earl Chamberlin, lovingly known as Ray, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2023, at the age of 92. Born on April 6, 1931, in Newark Valley, NY, Ray was a proud and hardworking man who dedicated his life to farming.

Ray was a true outdoorsman who found joy in working with horses, exploring the woods, and discovering treasures...

Christopher Fountain

Dec 27, 2023

In Cherished Remembrance of Christopher Fountain

 

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the peaceful passing of Christopher Eric Fountain on December 27, 2023, in Ringgold, GA. Born January 27, 1969, in Ft Walton Beach, FL, Chris was a beloved son, brother, and friend.

 

He cared deeply for others, and it was his goal to make...

James Farrow

Dec 27, 2023

James Lamar Farrow, 78, passed away December 27, 2023, at a local hospital. He was born November 2, 1945, to the late Oscar & Kathren Farrow in Chattanooga, TN. James loved playing golf and had a sense of humor.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Sandra Farrow and daughter, Kathy Knight.

Left to...

Shelli Cody

Dec 27, 2023

Shelli Beth Shelton Cody, 56, received her angel wings on Wednesday afternoon, December 27, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family she loved so dearly. God saw fit to give her the ultimate healing after a year long valiant battle with lymphoma. Shelli was born in Cleveland on May 4, 1967. She was a 1985 graduate of Bradley Central...

Constance Willingham

Dec 26, 2023

Constance L.B. Willingham, Pikeville, TN (October 24, 1952 - December 26, 2024)

Constance was born in Springfield, KY in 1952 to James and Nonearl Brown, and into a loving extended family, building memories with many cousins and close friends. She attended Eastern Kentucky University, becoming a proud member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Constance enjoyed an interesting...

Sharon Holloway

Dec 26, 2023

Sharon Holloway, 66, lifelong resident of Chattanooga, TN, passed away December 26, 2023. Born to the late Oscar and Betty Holloway, on April 11, 1957.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her son, Joseph Fortson; brothers, David, Tommy, and Preston Holloway; grandparents, Claude and Eunice Laymons; nephew, Doug Holloway.

Survived by her sons, Sam Fortson...

Ella Rodden

Dec 26, 2023

Ella Caroline Roberts Rodden was born on September 22, 1931 in Charlotte, NC. She passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, December 26, 2023. She and her life long love, Bob, would have celebrated 68 years together as husband and wife this February 18, 2024. Along with being a homemaker, Ella worked various jobs in school nutrition while raising...

Barbara Nipper

Dec 26, 2023

Barbara Dunn Nipper, 90, of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at her home. Born on June 14, 1933, she graduated Bradley Central High School in 1951 and worked for many years in the upholstered furniture industry. She was a faithful member of Valley View Baptist Church and loved spending time reading and enjoying her family.

She was...

Ellen Conrad

Dec 26, 2023

Ellen Cox Conrad, age 71, passed away on December 26, 2023 at Tennova Healthcare of Cleveland. A resident of Cleveland, Tennessee, Ellen was born on August 28, 1952 and grew up in Athens, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Eugene and Violet Cox. After graduating from Bryan College, Ellen lived in Knoxville, TN with her then husband, Bob Conrad, and...

Dianne Greene

Dec 25, 2023

Dianne Greene, 77, of Cleveland Tennessee, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2023, at Lifecare of Collegedale.

 

Dianne is predeceased by William McDonald (father), Betty McDonald (mother), William Polly McDonald (brother), and Gary William Greene (husband).

 

She is survived by her sisters Jeannie (Jay) Whittemore, and Sue Stone, her daughter Jennifer Maxwell, Step-daughters April (Tom) Perry, Stephanie (Brian)...