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Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Aaron Madsen
Dec 3, 2023
Aaron Alan Madsen, 47, passed away on December 3, 2023.
Left to cherish his memory are his mother, Sharon (Mark) Zuehlke; daughters, Makayla (Aidan) de Boer and Charleigh Madsen; siblings, Amy (Matthew Hunt) Madsen, Trapper (Rhoda) Zuehlke, Guthrie (Rhana) Zuehlke, Nick (Rachael) Zuehlke; along with several nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends.
Aaron is preceded in death by...
Allan Shields
Dec 3, 2023
Allan Bruce "Butch" Shields, 69, of Athens, passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday, December 3, 2023. He was born on February 28, 1954 to the late Dr. & Mrs. Lester Shields.
Butch studied Industrial Electronics at Cleveland State Community College in Cleveland, TN. He was a former Electrical/instrument Technician at JM Huber in Etowah, TN. Butch was a...
Joshua McCoy
Dec 2, 2023
Joshua McCoy, 39 of Rocky Top, TN passed away Saturday, December 2, 2023. Joshua loved his family and was a very loving and caring man. He was someone who would give you the shirt off his back if need be. He will truly be missed by his family and friends.
He is preceded in death by his father, David McCoy;...
Albert Payne
Dec 2, 2023
Albert William Payne, 90, of Farner, Tennessee passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2023. He was born on May 27, 1933, in Cherokee County, North Carolina to the late William and Mindy Payne. Albert enjoyed fishing, wood cutting, and working on old trucks. He was also a Mentor Member of Turtletown Church of God Prophecy for 55 years.
Along with...
Sarah Newman
Dec 2, 2023
Sarah (Sally) Louise Dooly Newman, born May 5, 1934 died peacefully at home on Saturday, December 2, 2023.
Sally is survived by her daughter, Lisa and husband Peter van Maastrigt, grandson James (Jay) Bevington; her son Tommy and wife Amy, granddaughter Charlsey; and her son Beau. She is also survived by her brother Philip Dooly, his wife Deanna; half-sister...
William Harvey
Dec 2, 2023
William Cody Harvey, 61, of Athens, passed away on December 2, 2023. He was born on June 21, 1962 in Hinton, West Virginia to the late Cody and Listene (Adkin) Harvey.
He was employed at Adient of Athens.
William was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Jimmy Lee Harvey, Leo Miller Harvey; sisters, Dianna Lottie Harvey and Ruby Ann...
DeLeon Adams
Dec 1, 2023
DeLeon Clyde "Poncho" Adams, 80, of Cleveland passed away unexpectedly Friday, December 1, 2023 at Tennova Hospital.
He was born November 24, 1943 in Fort Meade, Florida and attended Palm Beach High School in West Palm Beach, Florida. A welder by trade for more than 50 years, he worked at Estee Manufacturing in Cleveland alongside his good friend Bo Morris,...
Ronald Scherbarth
Dec 1, 2023
Ronald Guenther Scherbarth age 75, of Athens, passed away on December 1st 2023 quietly in his sleep at home. Ronald G Scherbarth was born May 22, 1948 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to the late Guenther and June Scherbarth.
Ronald Scherbarth attended Custer High School, and played Battle of the Bands before enlisting and serving in the United States Army during the...
Dorothy Wiley
Dec 1, 2023
Dorothy "Dolly" Casey Craig Wiley left this realm on December 1 st , 2023, to be in the presence of glory. Born May 5 th , 1942, in Nashville, TN, she spent her early years in New Orleans, LA until her family moved to Atlanta, GA when she was twelve years old.
She attended Northside High School and Judson College...
Marilyn McMinn
Dec 1, 2023
Marilyn Faye McMinn, age 80, of Ballinger, Texas, passed away peacefully on December 1st, 2023. Born on November 23, 1943, in Ballinger, TX Marilyn's life was a testament to the joy and beauty that one person can bring into the world.
Marilyn lived a rich, full life alongside Olan McMinn, her beloved husband of five decades. Marilyn was preceded in...
Charles Jackson
Dec 1, 2023
Charles Douglas Jackson, age 77 of Athens, entered into his heavenly home to be with Jesus on December 1st. Charles was a wonderful loving husband, dad, papaw and pap. Most of all, he was a child of God who loved to share what Jesus had done for him. He always put God first, family and friends after that. He was...
Gary Smith
Nov 30, 2023
Gary Dewayne Smith, 69, of Cleveland, TN passed away on November 30, 2023. He was born on February 23, 1954 in Cleveland, TN. Gary loved spending time in the mountains and fishing. He enjoyed riding motorcycles and working on cars.
He is preceded in death by his wife Lucy Smith; father LA Smith; children: Debbie Johnson and Justine Couch; brothers:...
Gloria Hammontree
Nov 29, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Gloria Joyce Hammontree, loving mother, wife, sister, friend, and a remarkable Lady. Gloria passed peacefully on Wednesday November 29th, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. Gloria's nurturing spirit, unwavering support, and boundless love will forever live on in the hearts of her children and grandchildren.
Gloria was a brilliant...
Judy Jacobsen
Nov 29, 2023
Judy Elaine Jacobsen, aged 80, of Chardon, Ohio, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2023, in Cleveland, TN. Born on October 6, 1943, Judy lived a life marked by love, dedication, and joyful service to those around her.
She was the cherished wife of Bruce Jacobsen, with whom she shared a beautiful and enduring partnership for 59 years. Judy was...
Meda Mantooth
Nov 29, 2023
Meda Bowman Cox Mantooth, 95, of Old Fort, Tennessee passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2023. Meda was born on July 14, 1928, in Conasauga, TN to the late Suzanna Waters Bowman and Beryl Bowman. She was a dedicated and lifelong member of Conasauga River Baptist Church.
Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her first...
Sharon Belva
Nov 29, 2023
Sharon Belva, 76, passed away on November 29, 2023, in Ooltewah, TN.
Sharon is preceded in death by her parents, Carl Wilson and Stacy Wilson; brother, Gary Wilson.
Sharon is survived by Louis Belva - husband, of Ooltewah, Rachel Houghton and Scott-husband of Dalton, GA, Louis Belva III and Kasey-wife of Signal Mountain, Stuart Belva and Elysia- wife of Ooltewah;...
Reba Davis
Nov 28, 2023
Reba Laverne Davis (aged 84) left to be with her Heavenly Father on November 28th, 2023 while surrounded by her family.
A lifetime citizen of Cleveland, TN, she was a charter member of Waterville Baptist Church where she was highly involved as the church secretary, organist for over 65 years, and taught Sunday School for almost 60 years. In addition,...
Robert Jones
Nov 27, 2023
In Loving Memory of Robert Jones
Chickamauga, GA - Robert Jones, age 44, passed away on November 27, 2023, surrounded by the natural beauty he cherished so dearly. Since his birth, Robert was a true outdoorsman, finding solace and joy in the wilderness he explored. His untimely departure has left a void in the hearts of those who knew and...
William Robert Jordan
Nov 27, 2023
William Robert Jordan (Bob Jordan) passed away on November 27th, 2023, at his home after battling a hard fight with pancreatic cancer. He was 70 years old.
Born on January 1st, 1953, in Yokohama, Japan, Bob pursued an Engineering degree and graduated from Purdue University in the 1970's. He spent his career of 40+ years working in automotive manufacturing where...
Colleen McCall
Nov 27, 2023
Colleen Crawford McCall passed away peacefully on November 27, 2023 with her beloved husband and daughters at her side after a short illness.
Colleen was born in Fayetteville, TN on July 2, 1937. She graduated from Chattanooga City High School in 1955, attended Maryville College and graduated from UT Knoxville in 1959 with a degree in Elementary Education.
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