Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries

Sidney Maddux

Dec 13, 2023

In loving memory of Sidney Dewayne Maddux. He was a very talented man and loved music with all of his heart. He was famous for being one of the greatest banjo pickers in the area, and people would enjoy listening to him play and sing! He was live on Woop FM Radio many times, and he always loved talking about...

Teddy Lawrence

Dec 13, 2023

In Loving Memory of Teddy Lawrence

 

On December 13, 2023, in Soddy Daisy, TN, the world lost a beautiful soul. Teddy Lawrence, aged 49, passed away surrounded by the love of her family. A faithful Christian, Teddy's love for God was evident in every aspect of her life. She was a cherished member of the Straightway Holiness Church, where...

Wilma Ratledge

Dec 13, 2023

Wilma Jean Ratledge, 86, of Sweetwater, TN, passed away on December 13, 2023. She was born on May 26, 1937 in Vonore, TN to the late John and Elizabeth (Hodge) Rhea. She was a teacher for 41 years. She was of the Baptist faith and a member of Fairview Baptist Church in Sweetwater. She also loved her dogs.

Wilma...

Charles Kennedy

Dec 13, 2023

Charles Gordon Kennedy, 83, stepped into eternity on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.

Charles and his wife, Marsha, celebrated 39 years of marriage before his passing.

In addition to his wife, Charles is survived by his children, Sherry Kennedy of Decatur AL, Ginger Letson of Trinity AL, Machelle Moore (Rebecca) of Decatur AL, Charles (Chuck)...

Ross Shamblin

Dec 12, 2023

Ross "Molly" Donald Shamblin, 90, of Riceville, TN, passed away on December 12, 2023 at Star Regional Medical Center. He was born on May 29, 1933 to the late Wiley and Mattie Shamblin. He was a lifelong Riceville resident. Molly was of Baptist faith and was the youngest of 14 children.

He was preceded in death by the love of...

Billy Fred Allen

Dec 12, 2023

Billy Fred Allen of Cleveland, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord Jesus he loved at the age of 88 on December 12, 2023. He was affectionately known as Freddie, Biscuit, Daddy, Pop Pop, BF, and Coach. He was born on March 17, 1935 in Ozone, Tennessee.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Mildred and GS Allen...

Virginia Matheny

Dec 11, 2023

Virginia Rae Jackson Matheny passed away peacefully at her home Monday, December 11, 2023 surrounded by family, just three weeks after her beloved husband of 62 years.

She was born in Chattanooga, TN to William Ray and Alice (Jewell) Jackson in 1936.

In the second grade, her father bought the old Sykes farm on Harrison Pike...

John Potter

Dec 11, 2023

John Henry Potter, 68, of Cleveland, TN. Passed away on Monday, December 11, 2023. John was born on August 3, 1955, in Tioga County Pennsylvania. He was a Graduate of Elkland High School 1974, Elkland Pa and attended Word of Life Bible Institute, Schroon Lake NY.

 

 

He was preceded in death by his father, Theodore Roosevelt Potter; mother,...

Yvonne Barch

Dec 11, 2023

Yvonne Marie Barch, a cherished mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great, great grandmother and friend, went home to be with the Lord peacefully on December 11th, 2023, surrounded by love in Alabaster, AL. Born on July 1st, 1938, in Elbert, WV, Yvonne's life was a tapestry of her strong faith, her positive, supportive attitude, dedication to her family and the...

Deborah Hankins

Dec 10, 2023

Deborah Josie Brown Hankins, 71, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2023, in Chattanooga, TN. Born on February 15, 1952, in Falling Water, TN, Deborah's life was a testament to the love and care she extended to everyone around her.

Preceded in death by her parents, Ben and Fostenia Brown, her brothers Doug and Wayne Brown, her beloved husband...

William Bishop

Dec 10, 2023

William Lamar Bishop, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2023, at the age of 82. Born on December 23, 1940, to Carrie and Will Bishop.

William was preceded in death by his parents, Carrie and Will Bishop, and his son, Tim Bishop. The legacy of his kind spirit and generosity lives on through...

Judith Cross

Dec 10, 2023

Judith Marie Cross, a cherished mother, grandmother, and friend, passed peacefully on December 10, 2023, surrounded by love in Cleveland, TN. Born on August 23, 1952, in the same welcoming community, Judith's life was a vivid tapestry of dedication to her family and the simple joys of life.

Preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Lucille Horvath, and...

Brenda Neill

Dec 10, 2023

Brenda Mae Neill, 63, a resident of Athens, TN passed away on Sunday morning, December 10, 2023, in a Knoxville, TN hospital. She was born in Athens, TN on November 16, 1960. She was member of the Sweetwater Church of Christ. Brenda enjoyed gardening, her work in photography but above all she enjoyed spending time with her family.

She is...

Ivan Goodman

Dec 10, 2023

Reverand Ivan E. Goodman, age 78 of Loudon, TN of the Baptist faith went home to be with the Lord on December 10th, 2023. He is preceded in death by his loving wife Betty Ruth Goodman. Here to cherish his memories is his son, Bobby (Tiffeny) Goodman; grandchildren and spouses Chase (Fatima) Goodman, Brook (Daniel) Baker, Zackery (Sabrina) Goodman, Shawn...

Robert Welch

Dec 9, 2023

Robert Jerry Welch, 60, of Decatur, Tennessee passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2023. Bob was born on August 18, 1963, in Chattanooga, Tennessee to the late Robert Welch and Lucille Smith. He loved hunting, wheeling, and dealing, and always lent a helping hand to those in need. He was a very special soul.

Along with his parents he was...

Harry Weaver

Dec 9, 2023

In Loving Memory of Harry Frederick Weaver

Harry Frederick Weaver, known affectionately as "Grid," departed this earthly realm and entered his eternal resting place on Saturday, December 9th, 2023. Born in Harrisburg, PA, Harry was the beloved son of the late Warren "Bud" Weaver and JoAnn Follet.

Harry's journey of service began when he enlisted in the U.S....

Justin Welzenbach

Dec 9, 2023

Justin Allen Welzenbach, born on September 29, 1993, in Cleveland, TN, passed away on December 9, 2023, in Chattanooga, TN. Justin's journey through life was marked by his boundless capacity to love and his remarkable ability to forge deep connections, reflecting the heart of a truly great friend, son, father, and brother.

He was preceded in death by his...

Everett Hayes

Dec 8, 2023

Everett James Hayes, 89, of Athens, TN passed away suddenly Friday, December 8, 2023. He was born July 2, 1934 in DeKalb, Illinois to Orlando and Blanche (Richardson) Hayes.

In his younger days, he worked for DeKalb Agriculture (seed corn). Later he became a printing press operator for various businesses in DeKalb, Rochelle, Rockford, IL and Madison, WI. While living...

James Harris

Dec 8, 2023

James A. Harris (Tony), age 54, passed away on December 8, 2023. He was born in Chattanooga, TN to Parker Harris and Shirley Holdaway. He was preceded in death by his father, Parker Harris, brother, Robert Harris and sister, Cherrie Lynn Robinson.

Tony is survived by his mother, Shirley; his siblings, Terry, David, Robbyn, Ray, Jane, and Dawn; step-mother...

Roy Smith

Dec 8, 2023

Mr. Roy E. Smith, 72, formerly of North Pole, AK and for the past 10 years of Cleveland, TN, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, December 8, 2023.

Roy was a devoted husband to his wife of 52 years, Marsha. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his two sons and one daughter; four grandsons...