Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Robert Reynolds
May 5, 2019
Bro. Robert Reynolds moved to his new home on high Sunday May 5, 2019 at 1:00am. He was a Veteran of the United States Army and served his country with dignity. He was a long time employee of the State of Michigan, McComb County, where he served as a Youth and Family Counselor. Bro. Robert has been an ordained Bishop...
John "Johnny" Douglas Clark
May 5, 2019
John "Johnny" Douglas Clark, 63, lifetime resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family. Johnny loved to paint and draw in his free time as well as work on his classic cars. He was an outdoorsman and enjoyed fishing in his free time. Johnny was a longtime member of Clingan...
Deborarh J. Murphy Scroggins
May 5, 2019
Deborah J. Murphy Scroggins, 61, a resident of Georgetown, TN went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, May 5, 2019. She was a member of Gum Springs Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her father Hubert Murphy, mother Beatrice Millaway Murphy, and her brother Charles Hubert Murphy. She is survived by the love of her...
Salley Elizabeth Miller
May 5, 2019
Sally E. Miller, 80, of Charleston passed away May 5, 2019 at Tennova Healthcare. She was born in Athens and had been a resident of Charleston for the past ten years coming from Ooltewah. She loved going on vacations and attending church. She especially enjoyed church singings. She was a Baptist by faith. Sally was preceded in death by her...
Floyd "Bud" Thomas Ramsey
May 5, 2019
Floyd “Bud” Thomas Ramsey, 73, a longtime resident of Georgetown, TN passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2019 at a local healthcare facility. Bud worked all his life and excelled as a carpenter and spent 60+ years coon hunting. Bud was also a well-known breeder of Plot Hounds. He was a loving and tender hearted man who loved his family...
Darwin Dee Williams
May 4, 2019
Darwin Dee Williams Sr., 70, a resident of Birchwood, TN went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, May 4, 2019 surrounded by his family. He was born August 4, 1948. He attended Mt. Olive Church of God and was of the Pentecostal faith. He proudly served his country in the SP4 US Army in Vietnam from June 1970-1972 as...
Bobby Gene Orr
May 4, 2019
Bobby Gene Orr, 79, of Cleveland, TN, passed away Saturday, May 4, 2019. He was born May 26, 1939 to the late Robert Lee Orr and Ollie Jane Bedwell Orr. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend to all of the many that knew him. Although he was the owner of Orr’s Produce in his final years,...
Dora Jean Robinson
May 3, 2019
Dora Jean Robinson, 61, of Spring City passed away May 3, 2019 following an extended illness. She was born in Wayne, Michigan and had been a resident of Spring City for the past 2 years coming from Dayton. Dora enjoyed reading, coloring and watching movies. She especially loved shopping at thrift stores. She was preceded in death by her parents,...
Christine Leann Grudenich
May 1, 2019
Christine Grudenich, 51, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at Erlanger Medical Center. She loved her family and two dogs Bear and Rosco. She enjoyed drinking coffee while listening to the birds, reading, and playing online games. Christine is preceded in death by her mother and one brother She leaves behind to cherish her...
Alphus Lee Ledford
May 1, 2019
Alphus Lee Ledford, 84, a resident of Cleveland, TN went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, May 1, 2019 surrounded by loved ones. He was a devoted member of North Cleveland Church of God and the Unity Sunday School group. He was also a member of the National NRA and the Cleveland Hunting Rifle and Pistol Club. Alphus, back...
Myrna Patricia Caylor
May 1, 2019
Myrna Patricia Caylor, 80, longtime resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family. Myrna loved her family especially her three girls, they were the most important and best thing she ever did. Myrna also enjoyed reading, playing her crossword puzzles and getting “dressed to the nines”. She had a special...
Selden Wayne Womac
Apr 30, 2019
Selden W. Womac passed away on April 30, 2019 surrounded by family and friends at his home at Morningside of Cleveland. He is survived by his wife Hazel McDowell Womac; daughters Gayla (Brian) Bancroft and Glenda (Dale) Turner; granddaughter Abby Kate Bancroft; brother Gary Womac and several nieces and nephews. He was a member of Central Church of Christ. He...
Jack Lee O'Daniel
Apr 29, 2019
Jackie “Jack” Lee O’ Daniel, 84, of Cleveland, TN entered the gates of heaven on Monday April 29, 2019. He was born on January 24, 1935 to the late John Julian and Katie Elizabeth O’Daniel. Jack was a lifelong resident of this area and of the Baptist Faith. He was a member of Echoes of Mercy Baptist Church in Cleveland....
Homer George Fansler
Apr 29, 2019
Homer George Fansler, 71, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN went home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 29, 2019 at his home surrounded by loved ones. He retired from working at Maytag/Whirlpool after 44 years of service. He also loved farming and spending time with his family as well as his K9 companion Ellie. He was dearly...
Jt "Jim" Graham
Apr 29, 2019
JT “Jim” Graham of Cleveland, TN, born May 18, 1952 to Robert and Winnie Graham, left this earth to join his bride Sandra Filyaw Graham on April 29, 2019 after a battle with cancer. In addition to his parents, Jim is preceded in death by his eight brothers. He is survived by his children Bobby (Staci) Graham, Sarah Graham and...
Ralph Summers Osborne Jr.
Apr 28, 2019
Ralph Summers Osborne Jr., 81, passed away on Sunday afternoon, April 28, 2019. He was the co-owner of Jenkins and Osborne Trucking Company for 37 years, and worked in the trucking industry until he retired in 2013. Ralph is preceded in death by his parents, Ralph S. Osborne Sr., and Gertrude Osborne; two sisters, and two brothers. He leaves behind...
Pamela Irene Shields
Apr 28, 2019
Pamela Irene Shields, 56, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2019 at her home. Service times will be May 1, 2019 at the chapel of Companion Funeral Home in Cleveland with visitation from 11-1 with service to follow at 1 pm.
Rosie Elvena Blaylock
Apr 28, 2019
Rosie Elvena Blaylock, 86, of Ooltewah, TN passed away on April 28, 2019. She was born on May 5, 1932 to the late Charlie and Anna Mae Cobb. Rosie loved to spend time with her family, work with flowers in her yard and work puzzle books. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Eston...
Brenda Joyce Harper
Apr 28, 2019
Brenda Joyce Harper, 67, of Cleveland, TN passed away on April 28, 2019. She was born on October 4, 1951 the daughter of the late Frank Duckett and Ruth Caylor Duckett King and stepfather Claude King. She was retired from AmSouth Bank and of the Baptist Faith. Brenda was a devoted wife and loving mother and grandmother to her family....
