Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Peggy Long
Dec 24, 2023
Peggy Long, 75, of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away Sunday, December 24, 2023 in Tennova Hospital. Peggy loved animals and tending to her flowers.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Elizabeth Russell Saunders as well as her sister Deloris Haney and brothers Steven and Dwight Saunders.
She is survived by four children: Becky Waters...
William Jones
Dec 23, 2023
Andy Jones 53, went to his heavenly home on December 23, 2023.
William Anthony Jones passed away at Sweetwater Hospital after battling a long illness. He was preceded in Death by his father, Mopey Jones and his mother Shirley Dean Rayburn Jones.
He leaves behind 2 sons Cord Jones and Bradley Rhodes (Brittany Rhodes), His fiance Julie Keasler and her...
Elvis Brandon
Dec 23, 2023
Elvis Nash Brandon III, 85, of Cleveland was called home to be with the Lord Saturday morning, December 23, 2023. He was born in Woodbury, Tennessee on April 29, 1938, and was a member of the Cleveland community for over 60 years. Mr. Brandon was a member of Westwood Baptist Church at the time of his passing.
Elvis moved to...
Geraldine Hilbert
Dec 23, 2023
Geraldine Ruth Hilbert, 95, affectionately known by many as Sis. Stair, Gerri and Nana, passed away peacefully in the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, December 23, 2023 at her home in Cleveland, TN after a long illness with Parkinson's Disease.
Gerri was born at home in Emmaus, PA on December 8, 1928, the youngest...
Robert Gower
Dec 23, 2023
Robert Todd Gower, age 54 went home to be with the Lord on December 23, 2023.
Todd had numerous career paths in his life but among his favorites were his work in the food service industry as a chef and as a security analyst for multiple sources. He was a member of the Church of Christ of Kingston.
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Violet Easterly
Dec 23, 2023
Violet Louise Easterly, 76, entered life eternal on Saturday, December 23, 2023, with her loving and faithful husband, Joe, at her side. The name Violet is symbolic of faith, inspiration, spiritual passion, and humility. It evokes beauty and grace. What a perfect name to describe this incredibly strong woman.
Violet was raised near Ten Mile in Meigs County, Tennessee, on...
Larry Wright
Dec 22, 2023
Larry Gilbert Wright, of Chattanooga, passed away at his home on December 22, 2023.
He was born in Anderson County, Tennessee on December 23, 1953 and moved to Chattanooga with his family as a child.
Larry attended Kirkman Technical High School. He lived in East Chattanooga most of his life. Larry enjoyed the outdoors, spending time with his family...
Lisa Green
Dec 22, 2023
On December 21, 2023, native Cleveland resident, Lisa Amy Green unexpectedly passed away.
Amy was born February 1, 1967, she was the youngest of 5 siblings. Amy was always one to make a quick friend wherever she went. She was playful and quick to laugh. Amy loved life and experiencing it. From ride alongs, to wrestling events, to concerts. She...
Lynda Snodgrass
Dec 22, 2023
Lynda Faye Snodgrass, 75, of Chattanooga, TN, passed away December 22, 2023, at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born March 28, 1948, to the late Robert & Frances Mooneyhan, in Spring City, TN. Lynda was of the Baptist faith. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Lynda loved to cook, sew, quilt, and care for her...
Charles Welch
Dec 21, 2023
Charles "Charlie" Caswell Welch, 82, of Harrison, TN, passed away Thursday December 21, 2023 at home surrounded by family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Jessie Welch; brothers, John "Pickle", Arthur, Edd, and Robert "Punk" Welch; sisters, Joann Stokes, Barbara Posey, Pat Cagle, and Juanita Welch Morgan.
He is survived by his daughter, Amanda...
Herbert Jenkins
Dec 21, 2023
Herbert Emanuel Jenkins Junior (the fourth of nine children), was born on May 4, 1931, in Falmouth Trelawny, Jamaica, West Indies to Herbert Jenkins and Ruth Sanders. Herbert's academic progress began with his automotive apprenticeship at Trelawny Estates Limited, 1947, where he worked and earned the title of First-Class Tradesman.
In 1955, Herbert accepted the Third Angel's Message and joined...
Jo Ann Lowrance
Dec 21, 2023
Jo Ann Cantrell Lowrance, affectionately known as Nurse Jo, passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2023. Jo Ann was born in Sweetwater, TN on January 18, 1930, on the farm of her maternal grandparents, W.H. and Lena Small. She lived there for 18 years. After graduating high school, she moved to Chattanooga to enroll in Erlanger School of Nursing, graduating...
Sanders Whaley
Dec 21, 2023
Sanders Marvin Whaley, 85, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2023. Sanders was born on February 9, 1938, in Bradley County to the late Rufus and Hazel Whaley. He was a lifelong member of Big Springs United Methodists Church.
Sanders was also a member of the Honeybee Association, the American Rabbit Breeding Association, the DeMolay International, the...
William Henry Silver
Dec 21, 2023
William Henry Silver, a beloved son, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great great grandfather, passed away on December 21, 2023, at the age of 88. William was born September 1, 1935 to the late Charles and Ina Silver.
William's passing leaves a void in the lives of those who loved him. In addition to his parents, he now joins his wife,...
Albert Caulder
Dec 20, 2023
Albert Leonard Caulder (known affectionately as Al) transitioned from this earthly realm to begin his next spiritual journey on December 20, 2023. Born on August 4, 1948 in Watertown New York, he spent most of his youth in South Florida. He is preceded in death by his mother, Marjory Otis, father, Lindberg Caulder and brothers Fred Allen, Bruce Robbins and...
Emily Bushey
Dec 20, 2023
Emily Rose Bushey, 17, of Sweetwater, TN passed away suddenly on December 20, 2023. She was born on July 13, 2006 in North Adams, MA.
She is survived by her parents, David and Janet Bushey of Sweetwater; siblings, Damien Bushey, Hannah Bushey, Katelyn Bushey and Taylor Bushey all of Sweetwater; an aunt, uncle and grandfather all of Pownal, Vermont and...
Garry Adamson
Dec 20, 2023
On the early morning of December 20, 2023, Garry Grant Adamson, 70, entered into his peaceful rest with Jesus. He was born in Knoxville, TN on 10/10/1953 to the late John Adamson and Helen (Martin) Seaborn. Garry accepted Jesus Christ as Lord & Savior of his life back in the mid 70's at a bible study, thus changing the trajectory...
Bonnie Hamre
Dec 19, 2023
In Loving Memory of Bonnie Hamre
Bonnie Hamre, aged 86, passed away on December 19, 2023, in Hixson, TN. A woman of unwavering Christian faith, Bonnie found joy in simple pleasures and embraced a life filled with love and cherished moments.
Bonnie's days were brightened by her passion for sewing, the thrill of bingo and Yahtzee games, the satisfaction...
Brenda Willett
Dec 19, 2023
Brenda Willett went home to be with the Lord on December 19, 2023.
She is survived by her husband, Jimmy Willett; sister, Nancy Shope; brother in-law, Carol Shope; brother, David Almond and sister in-law, Debbie Almond. Also surviving is her daughter, Angela Hines; son in-law Jason Hines; granddaughter Emily Hines, by her son Bryan Robinson; daughter in-law, Angela Robinson; grandson,...
Jamey McCormick
Dec 19, 2023
Jamey Christopher McCormick, 38, passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2023. He was born on August 27, 1985, in Cleveland to Tommy and Anita McCormick. Jamey was employed by UPS in Chattanooga, TN. He was also an avid video game enthusiast. He was a graduate of Bradley Central Highschool, and later attended Cleveland State where he obtained a degree in...
