Barbara Hicks

Barbara Rose Barnett Hicks, 53 of Cleveland, TN; departed this life on April 15, 2025.

She was born in Athens, TN where she spent most of her childhood until moving to Decatur, TN where she graduated from Meigs County High School in 1991. She then went on to receive her Certified Medical Assistant certification.

She was preceded in death with her partner of 15 years, Rhonda Melton also of Cleveland, TN. Her mother and stepfather: Joyce and Jay Ricker of Decatur, TN. Grandparents Frank and Rose Roberts of McMinn, TN along with many aunts and uncles.

Survivors include her father Dan (Teressa) Vanbrackle, and sister Christina (Stephen) McLain all of Savannah, GA. Her stepsister Janet Ricker and stepbrother Matt (Michelle) Ricker of Athens, TN. Children: Nathan (John) Marshall of Kansas City, MO and Zachary (Lily) Hicks of Macon, GA; two grandchildren: Willow and Harlis Hicks also of Macon. Nephews: Dillon (Chasity) McNeely of Savannah; Phillip (Lauren) Shelton, Paul Ricker, and Homer Brown; once niece Chevy (Jeff) Thomas all of Athens, TN and several extended family members.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that individuals send donations to The Caring Place in Cleveland, TN or your local charity center for individuals that are struggling in life.

Instead of a funeral service, a celebration of life ceremony will be held instead at Tybee Island, GA where Barbara's remains will be spread into the ocean on a later date.

You are invited to share a personal memory of Barbara or your condolences with her family at her online memorial located at www.companionfunerals.com. Companion Funeral Home of Cleveland and the Cody family are honored to assist the family with these arrangements.