Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries

Donna Wilson

Nov 21, 2023

Our dear mother, Donna Wilson, sadly passed away on November 21, 2023, at the age of 60. She passed peacefully surrounded by her family. Donna was born on December 31, 1962, in Alabama to parents Melvin Salster and Judy Murphy. Donna was a simple woman who had a servant's heart and was known for caring for the homeless until her...

Glenda Howard

Nov 21, 2023

Glenda Dean Howard, 79, of McDonald, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2023.

She was preceded in death by her father Glenn Casson, mother Virginia Kelley, and 3 children Anna Lee, David, and Glenn.

She is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, David Leon Howard, and 5 children, Sheila Howard Bunch (Curtis), Timmy Howard, Wanda Faye Howard...

Juanita Cranfield

Nov 21, 2023

Juanita Faye Cranfield left peacefully for her eternal home on November 21, 2023. She is now in the presence of her Lord and Savior and reunited with her son, William "Eddie" Cranfield along with other loved ones she longed to see.

She was the daughter of the late Bill Earl and Ruby Maxine Coffey of Englewood TN. She was a...

Velma Smith

Nov 21, 2023

Velma Lou Smith, 87, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2023. Velma was born on July 17, 1936 in Sweetwater, Tennessee to the late Rev. Thomas Franks and Melvina Pardue. She was of the Baptist and a dedicated member of Lebanon Valley Baptist Church.

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

Shanda Bivens

Nov 20, 2023

Shanda Bivens, aged 58, departed this world on November 20, 2023, in Etowah, TN. Born on February 2, 1965, in Amite, LA, Shanda was the cherished daughter of George Williams and Patricia Hensley.

A creative spirit from the start, Shanda found joy in the simple yet profound pleasures of life. Whether she was immersed in the world of drawing and...

Mike Bull

Nov 20, 2023

Mike Bull, 79, took his first steps on the streets of gold Monday, November 20, 2023. He was born in Knoxville, TN, on January 21, 1944, to Ermon and Edna Bull. Mike was a very special man who dearly loved his family, friends, and most of all his Lord and Savior.Mike leaves behind his wife, Jerri who was not only...

Peggy Haynes

Nov 20, 2023

Peggy Jones (Haynes)

10-4-48 --- 11-20-23

Peggy closed her eyes here on Earth and opened them in heaven Monday November 20,2023. She is in the presence of her Lord and Savior and reunited with many loved ones she longed to see. Her sincere prayer was that the family circle will be unbroken and will meet again in the peace and...

Michael Fugatt

Nov 19, 2023

Michael Lavoy Fugatt, 66, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2023. Michael was born on June 25, 1957 in Chattanooga, Tennessee to Jack Fugatt and Barbara Gray Fugatt.

Michael attended cloud springs elementary in Rossville, GA as a child. He later attended Lakeview middle and Lakeview high school and graduated from Soddy daisy high school in 1975....

William "Leo" Matheny

Nov 19, 2023

William Haskell "Leo" Matheny was born in Cookeville, TN to Haskell and Louise (Blackburn)

Matheny in 1931. A few years later, the family moved to Chattanooga, TN. Here, Leo and his

younger brother, Jim, began working a morning paper route, one they maintained throughout high

school. Then after school each day, Leo would chaperone children on the Chattanooga Incline as

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Cindy Ellison

Nov 19, 2023

Celebrating the life of Cindy Ellison, 53, who passed away on November 19, 2023. She lived in Athens the majority of her life. She passed away at Etowah Health and Rehabilitation.

She was preceded in death by her father, Kenneth Edward Branam, Sr.; brother, Jackie Dawson; Grand kids, Atreus and Avian Bradshaw.

She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her...

Norman Walker Jr.

Nov 19, 2023

Norman (Butch) C. Walker, Jr., 73, of Chattanooga, TN, passed away at his residence surrounded by his family. He became a free bird on November 19, 2023.

Butch was a graduate of Red Bank High School. He served in the US Navy and is retired from TVA.

He is preceded in death by his mother and father, Norman C. Walker,...

Joyce Brown

Nov 18, 2023

Joyce Virginia Brown, 75, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2023. Joyce was born on May 1, 1948, in Benton, Tennessee to the late Frank and Della Mae Cronan.

Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her sister, Betty Watson; and her brothers, Paul Cronan, and Billy Cronan.

She leaves behind to cherish her...

Mary Burnette

Nov 18, 2023

Mary Opal Harris, Hampton, Burnette passed away on November 18, 2023. She was preceded in death by her father William Harrison Harris, Eleanor Marie Cantrell Harris, first husband John Lester Hampton, second husband Gordon Burnette, son William Lester Hampton, brother William Marvin Harris, grandson Willie Hampton.

She leaves behind to cherish her memory her son Paul Hampton, grandsons...

Darlene Cross

Nov 18, 2023

In Loving Memory of Darlene Baxter Cross

June 16, 1954 - November 18, 2023

 

Darlene Baxter Cross, the beloved wife of Lynn Cross, peacefully passed away on November 18, 2023, at the age of 69. She was born on June 16, 1954, in Cleveland, TN, to the late James Leamon Baxter and Velma Sue Cartwright.

 

She is preceded...

Kathy Bowman

Nov 17, 2023

Kathy M. Bowman, 62, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Friday morning, November 17, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on July 15, 1961, a daughter of the late Cliff & Sue McConnell. Kathy was a current member of Central Church of Christ and prior to a longtime member of Eastside Church of...

Michael Day

Nov 16, 2023

Michael (Mike) Patrick Day went to be with the Lord on November 16, 2023 after battling an illness. He served in the Air Force during the Vietnam War era and was of the Christian faith. He was a lifelong Auburn Tigers fan and grew up near the campus. He was a proud fan of the Atlanta Braves as well. He...

Melanie Poe

Nov 16, 2023

Melanie Celeste Stansifer Poe age 42 of Harrison, Tennessee unexpectedly went home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, November 16, 2023. Melanie was a member of Silverdale Baptist Church. She was employed at MRO, Inc., Chattanooga, Tennessee. Melanie was a 1999 graduate of Ooltewah High School and attended Chattanooga State Community College.

She...

Jacqueline Garron

Nov 16, 2023

Jacqueline (Jackie) J. Garron, 62, passed away on Thursday, November 16, 2023, at her home in Cleveland, TN.

Jackie Garron was born on July 1, 1961, in Brooklyn, NY, to Thomas Loughlin Sr. and Camille Loughlin-Bowers.

Jackie graduated from Pompano Beach (FL) High School in 1979. She started her career with the Pompano Beach, FL Police Department as a Police/Fire/Rescue...

Heather and Maeleigh Morrow

Nov 15, 2023

Heather McCallie Morrow, 32 of Birchwood, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord Wednesday November 15, 2023. She was born November 22, 1990 in Chattanooga to proud parents Eugene and Shirley McCallie. She was a graduate of Silverdale Baptist Academy. She was proudly employed at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee. She loved her family endlessly especially her husband...

Nick Headrick

Nov 15, 2023

Jon Nicholas “Nick” Headrick, 42, a resident of Cleveland TN passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2023. He was born on November 10, 1981, in Cleveland TN. Nick graduated from Bradley Central High School and went on to graduate from the Police Academy in 2005 and attended Chattanooga State. Nick was of the Baptist Faith and is currently employed with...