Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Nicole Endy
Mar 11, 2025
Nicole Alyson Endy, 42, of Athens, TN passed away on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, as a result of a lifelong condition. In spite of her condition, she made the most of her life. She enjoyed the hustle and bustle of the city, living in Philadelphia, PA, New Orleans, LA, and a short time in Austin, TX and she enjoyed visits...
Beverly Farmer
Mar 11, 2025
Beverly Marcetius Farmer, 62, of Athens went to be with the Lord on March 11, 2025.
Beverly enjoyed spending her time listening to music. She loved her three dogs, Bullet, Shotgun and Bitbit. Above all else, she enjoyed spending her time with her family.
Preceded in death by son, John Gibson; parents, Binford and Mildred Aycock; brother, Rickey Aycock;...
James McCall
Mar 10, 2025
James Earl McCall
James Earl McCall, age 91, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 10, 2025, and now joins his beloved wife Colleen in eternal rest. Jim was born December 14, 1933 in Loudon, Tennessee, where he grew to become an accomplished student and athlete. Jim attended the University of Tennessee at Knoxville as an engineering major where he played football...
Carlos Humberto Porras
Mar 10, 2025
Carlos Humberto Porras December 3, 1948 – March 10, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved father, Carlos Humberto Porras. On March 10, 2025, at the age of 76, Carlos passed away peacefully at his home in Sweetwater, Tennessee, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on December 3, 1948, in Guatemala City, Guatemala, Carlos lived...
Daniel Trentham
Mar 10, 2025
Daniel Elmer Sylvester Trentham, 75, of Cleveland, TN passed away on March 10, 2025. He was born on February 8, 1950 to the late Hoyt and Maggie Trentham.
In addition to his mother and father, he is preceded in death by his wife Frances Trentham; sisters: Geneva Martin, Mary Ruth Wilson, Helen Martin, Hazel Martin, and Bea Trentham; brothers Howard Trentham,...
Oliver Cranfield
Mar 10, 2025
Oliver Eugene Cranfield, 87, of Athens, TN passed away on March 10, 2025.
Son of Ollie and Edward Cranfield, brother of 14, Oliver grew up to become a family man who loved the Lord, and owned and operated his own business for 40 years, serving Athens and surrounding areas. He loved hunting, playing horseshoes, and "loving on his babies" as he...
Carole Oran
Mar 10, 2025
Edith Carole Stepp Oran, age 78, went to be with the Lord while surrounded by her husband and children on March 10, 2025. Carole was a devoted wife and mother, choosing to take care of family and their home full-time.
Carole loved her family fiercely and left behind many memories to be cherished. She will be greatly missed.
She is preceded in...
Judi Horne Gentry
Mar 10, 2025
Judi Horne Gentry, 76, passed away on March 10, 2025. She was born to the late James V and Helen Hill Horne on May 23, 1948 in Tampa, Florida.
Judi loved Hallmark movies, the beach, family vacations, and Christmas. Her "favorite people" were her dogs, Mac & Mojo. She was a wonderful caretaker of her elderly parents for 4 years. Judi...
Roswitha "Rosie" Junker
Mar 10, 2025
Roswitha Rosentritt Junker, known as Rosie, passed away on March 10, 2025 with her family by her side as she went to rest in her heavenly home with Jesus. Rosie was born in Wurtzburg, Germany on Feb 21st, 1946. Rosie attended culinary school in Bad Kissinger, Germany, and later came to the United States in 1968. About four years later,...
Heather Conklin
Mar 9, 2025
Heather Marie Conklin, age 32, of Saugerties, NY, passed away on March 9, 2025. She was born October, 26, 1992. Anyone who had the privilege of knowing Heather, would say her love and affection she had for the ones she loved were her greatest strength. Heather was very adventurous; loved the outdoors, going on hikes, fishing, and traveling to see...
Betty Brown
Mar 9, 2025
Betty Brown, 79, of Ducktown, TN, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2025. She was born to JC Cambell and Cora Wheeler and grew up with a deep love for family and animals.
Betty was a kind and caring soul who found her greatest joy in the love of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She cherished family gatherings and...
Angela Riddle
Mar 9, 2025
Angela Riddle, 59, passed away March 9, 2025, in Cleveland, TN.
Angie graduated from Bradley Central High School in 1983. She worked as a florist for many years and retired from Lowe's in Cleveland. She loved crafting, camping, and listening to good music. She most enjoyed spending time in nature and having fun with her grandchildren.
Angie was preceded in death by...
Taylor Gates
Mar 9, 2025
Taylor Ray Gates, 77, passed away on March 9, 2025. He was born to Donald and Edna Gates on February 13, 1948 in Cleveland, Tennessee.
Taylor is a retired Boy Scout Master Troop 45 from 1965, retired firefighter in Bradley County, and retired from Maytag after 45 years. He loved camping, fishing, caring for his family, operating a bulldozer, and gardening....
Gerry Michael Moles
Mar 8, 2025
Gerry Michael Moles passed away on March 8, 2025 at his home. He was born on June 25, 1958 in Chattanooga Tennessee. He was a lifelong resident of Birchwood Tennessee.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Verda Gamble Torbett, father Carlos Moles, daughter, Ivy Moles, and his brother, Gary Moles.
He is survived by Carla Arendale, Sandra Kennedy, and several...
Stanley Pegram
Mar 8, 2025
Stan Pegram left this world for a more heavenly one. He died at home on March 9, 2025. He was an active member and choir member of Broad Street Methodist Church. He also took great interest in Johnston Woods because of his love for biking. He is survived by his wife of 55 years Kathay and his daughter Jennifer. He...
Theresa Vallee
Mar 8, 2025
Theresa Stella Vallee, author of Zebra Tears, passed away peacefully at age 77, on March 08, 2025. She leaves behind a legacy of creativity and love. Born in Bombay, India to the renowned Polish Artist, Armand Vallee, Theresa inherited her father's artistic spirit, channeling it into her evocative writing that touched the hearts of so many.
Theresa's life was...
Linda DeFriese
Mar 8, 2025
Linda Sue Dyer DeFriese, 77, a resident of LaGrange, GA went to her Heavenly home on Saturday evening, March 8, 2025, from Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Chattanooga, TN on August 17, 1947, a daughter of the late J.C. and Vera Dyer. Although Linda did work at various jobs during lifetime,...
Thomas Bivens
Mar 7, 2025
Thomas "Tommy" Bivens, age 43, of Tellico Plains passed away March 7, 2025 at Blount Memorial Hospital. Tommy was an avid musician and mechanic. Tommy was often called on to help someone in need. He Loved to ride motorcycles and tinker on engines. Everyone who knew him, was aware that his sense of humor ran deep. His cousins enjoyed a...
Margaret Miolen
Mar 7, 2025
Margaret Ann Miolen, age 78, of Cleveland, passed away on March 7, 2025 at her residence. She was born January 26, 1947, in Cleveland, TN, a daughter of the late John Hubert Swafford II and Gladys Virginia Arp. A lifelong follower of Jesus Christ, Margaret found strength and solace in God's promises and now rests in eternal peace in His...
