Matthew Weston Cooper
Mar 20, 2026
Matthew Weston "Matt, Coop" Cooper, 38, of Athens, Tennessee, passed away on March 20, 2026.
Matt was born on August 27, 1987, to his loving mother, Lessia Cooper. He attended Midway High School in Roane County and later earned his bachelor's degree in graphic design. A truly creative and expressive soul, Matt was a gifted artist whose work brought pride...
Dale Ownby
Mar 18, 2026
Dale Edward Ownby, 73, of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away on March 18, 2026. He was born on May 9, 1952, to Elmer and Lorean Ownby.
Dale was a devoted family man who found great joy in spending time with his loved ones. He enjoyed fishing, going to the beach, and cheering on Tennessee football. He was a man of Christian...
Patsy Ann Braddy
Mar 17, 2026
Patsy Ann Braddy, 83 of Cleveland passed away on March 17, 2026. She was a resident of Cleveland for 50 years. She worked for Olin Corporation for approximately 20 years prior to retiring. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She loved participating in the many events at Avail Senior Living where she resided.
She was a member of...
Johnny Harold Powell
Mar 16, 2026
Johnny Harold Powell, 74, of Athens, TN, passed away on March 16, 2026, at Starr Regional Medical Center after complications from recent open-heart surgery.
Johnny was born on September 28, 1951, in Decatur, TN, to the late Harold Powell and Nora Azilee Hill. From a young age, he carried a strong work ethic and became a well-known and highly respected welder...
Vivian Marie Hackler
Mar 16, 2026
Vivian Harris Hackler, 83, of Dayton, Tennessee went to be with her Lord and Savior surrounded by her loving family on Monday, March 16. Vivian was born on February 13, 1943 to Andrew and Bertie Harris.
Vivian was a devoted mother and grandmother. She enjoyed visiting with family and friends, listening to and playing music, sewing, fishing, and playing bingo with...
David C. Chaffin M.D.
Mar 16, 2026
David Curtis Chaffin, MD, died on March 16, 2026, and is now in heaven because he believed and accepted Jesus as his Savior and Lord.
David was born on December 15, 1947, in Huntsville, AL to Cecil and Milbra Chaffin. He grew up in East Ridge, TN, graduating from East Ridge High School in 1965 and did his undergraduate work at...
Clifford Phillip Bidwell
Mar 16, 2026
Clifford Phillip Bidwell, 82, a lifelong resident of Athens, TN passed away early Monday morning, March 16, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Athens, TN on May 9, 1943 a son of the Luddie and Maggie Bidwell. He enjoyed collecting, watching tv and spending time with his family.
In addition to his parents, he...
Vickey Jeanine Goodner
Mar 15, 2026
Vickey Jeanine Goodner, age 66, passed away on March 14, 2026, in Cleveland, Tennessee.
Vickey was raised in Birchwood, Tennessee, where she developed a deep love for family, nature, and creativity that stayed with her throughout her life. She spent many years working as a janitor in local elementary schools, where she took pride in her work and quietly helped care...
Roberta Marie Taylor
Mar 14, 2026
Roberta Marie Taylor, age 70, primarily of Clarksville, Tennessee, passed away on March 14, 2026, at River Grove Health and Rehab in Loudon, Tennessee. She was born on March 11, 1956, to the late Robert and Beatrice Hamel.
Roberta enjoyed the simple things in life. Among her hobbies were playing sports and spending time with those she loved. She was known...
James Edward "Jim" Varner
Mar 14, 2026
James "Jim" Varner, 91, passed away on March 14, 2026, and was welcomed into Heaven.
He was born on May 31, 1934, in Cleveland, TN, a son of the late Joseph and Blanche Varner, and was also preceded in death by his wife of 70 years, JoElla Varner; their sons, James and Gene Varner; their daughter, Kim Gregg; his sisters, Virginia...