Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Kinzie (Kin) L. Hooper
Jun 7, 2018
Kinzie (Kin )L. Hooper, 76, a resident of Georgetown, TN, passed away on June 7, 2018. Kin was born on November 11, 1941 in Van Nuys, CA to Leonard & Hazel Hooper. He spent 37 years dedicated to Aerospace Engineering with Boeing Industries. In his spare time, he enjoyed music, HAM Radios, fishing/hunting and camping. More than anything he enjoyed...
Doris Joan Dixon
Jun 7, 2018
Doris Joan Dixon, 79, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family and friends. Doris grew up in Marion, Ohio before moving to Florida in 1965. She then moved to Tennessee five years ago. Doris is a devout Christian and was a member of the Kinser Church of God. She loved painting and baking in her spare time....
Jimmie Lou Lafevor
Jun 7, 2018
Jimmie Lou Green LaFevor was called home on June 7, 2018, to join her family. She was preceded in death by her parents James Phillip Green and Mary Lucille Green, sister, Mary Pat Green and her loving husband, Charles Arthur LaFevor. She is survived by son, James Phillip Cannon (Jackie), daughter; Mary Patricia “Chi Chi” Cannon Biggs (Jamie), grandchildren, Baili...
Emma Sue Hill
Jun 4, 2018
Emma Sue Hill, 82, passed away on Monday June 4, 2018. She is survived by her daughter, Debbie Holp (Joe), and granddaughter, Sarah Holp. The family will be receiving friends on Monday July 2, 2018, from 5:00pm until 6pm at Companion Funeral Home, located at 2419 Georgetown Road NW, Cleveland, Tennessee, 37311. There will be a celebration of life memorial...
Frank Lynn Mccullough
Jun 2, 2018
Frank Lynn McCullough, 84, of Cleveland, TN passed away on June 2, 2018. He was born on June 8, 1933 to the late Charles E. and Diantha H. McCullough. Frank has been a resident of this area for the past 57 years. He was the owner and operator of McCullough Stationery Sales and worked in his company for 50 years....
Susan Rebecca Mcnabb
Jun 2, 2018
Susan Rebecca McNabb, 48, of Cleveland, TN passed away on June 2, 2018 in Orlando, FL. She was born on January 21, 1970 to the late James and Sarah Reneau. Susan loved her children and grandchildren and would help anyone in need. She leaves behind to cherish her memory her children: Jeremy McNabb (Laura), Gage McNabb (Dixie), Corey McNabb (Destiny),...
Jerry Steven Caldwell
Jun 1, 2018
Jerry Steven “Goose” Caldwell, 74, a lifelong resident of Georgetown, TN passed away on Friday morning, June 1, 2018 at his home. Steve was born on July 24, 1943 a son of the late C. L. & Erma Lee Caldwell. He was of the Methodist faith and a member of Eastview Methodist Church in Georgetown. Steve was a farmer by...
Matthew Paul Arner
May 31, 2018
Matthew Paul Arner, 53, a resident of Harrison, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday May 31, 2018. Matt was born on March 31, 1965 to the late Paul Henry Arner and Dorothy Harrison Wilkins. He was alumni of Collegedale Academy class of 1984. Matt took great pride in the work he did and was very generous with his time, frequently volunteering...
Kenneth Lee Crider
May 31, 2018
Kenneth Lee Crider, 52, a longtime resident of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday May 31, 2018. Kenneth enjoyed working on cars, Star Trek, and reading books & comics, but more than anything, Kenneth loved his family. His kids described him as “A firm foundation through all our storms of life. A sturdy hand to hold on to in times...
Marcia Dawn Stickel
May 30, 2018
Marcia Dawn Stickel, 70, a resident of Sweetwater, TN passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2018 at Life Care Center of Athens. A celebration of her life is planned for Thursday night, June 7, 2018 at 7:00 PM in the chapel of Companion Funeral Home of Athens located at 400 S White Street in Athens, TN. The family will receive...
Franklin Lamar Cook
May 29, 2018
Franklin Lamar Cook, 70, a resident of Ringgold, GA, passed away on May 29, 2018. He is preceded in death by his mother, Jimmie R. Wilson; father, Gorden C. Cook Jr.; brother, Jimmy C. Cook; grandmother, Cora Cook; grandfather, Gorden C. Cook Sr.; grandmother, Sally Ward; and grandfather, James B. Wilson. He is survived by one son, Shawn Cook; sisters,...
Allen Jay Brown
May 28, 2018
Allen Jay Brown, 77, a resident of Athens, TN passed away on Monday, May 28, 2018 in a local hospital. Allen was born on December 16, 1940 in Ludlo, Vermont a son of the late Earle & Mary Brown. He graduated from Black River High School in Vermont in 1959. After graduation, Allen joined the United States Navy and served...
Tracy Allen Jones
May 26, 2018
Tracy Allen Jones, 54, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN passed away peacefully at his home on May, 26, surrounded by family and friends. He was a devout Christian of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his parents Felix and Delores Jones; his child Johnathan Jones and brother Jerry Lynn Jones. He is survived by his two...
Elmina Joseph
May 26, 2018
Elmina Joseph, 78, left this earth to join her Lord and Savior in her Heavenly home early Saturday morning on May 26, 2018. She was born on October 18, 1939 to Camil Joseph and Idalia Clervaut in Saint-Suzanne, Haiti. Elmina loved getting up everyday to run her produce, spice, and herbs business. She was a cheerful giver, quick to rescue...
Ersa Mae Masingill
May 24, 2018
Ersa Mae Masingill, age 70, passed away on Thursday, May 24, 2018 at her residence in Calhoun, TN. Ersa was born in Tellico Plains to the late Arvil and Vernell Garland. She was of the Baptist faith. Ersa is proceeded in death by her loving husband, Ross Lee Masingill, her parents listed above; four brothers, Jerry Garland, Eddie Garland, Ricky...
Frank Joseph Cheek
May 24, 2018
Frank Joseph (Joe) Cheek was born on March 20, 1938 (80) in Nashville, TN to Shelah Cheek and Annie McDearmon. He died on May 24, 2018. Joe graduated from Father Ryans in Nashville and then joined the army at 17 where he served as a paratrooper with the 101st Airborne. After returning home he attended MTSU and earned a Degree...
Melva Sue Goforth
May 23, 2018
Melva Sue Goforth, 83, left this earth to join her Lord and Savior in her Heavenly home on Wednesday afternoon, May 23, 2018. Sue was born in Iowa Park, TX on November 9, 1934 a daughter of the late Steve and Lottie Brown. Sue has been of the Church of God Faith since an early age. She began playing the...
Tommy Wayne Gentry
May 23, 2018
Tommy Wayne Gentry, 52, a resident of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away on Wednesday morning, May 23, 2018. He enjoyed working on cars, but more than anything he loved his family, especially his grandchildren. He was the man with working hand with a smooth touch to soothe a child’s soul. Tommy was known for being a cheerful giver and always doing...
Martha Davis
May 22, 2018
Martha Davis of the Linsdale community in Delano, TN went to be with the Lord on May 22, 2018. She was of the Baptist faith and took pleasure in her church Pleasant Grove. She was an amazing and wonderful woman. She enjoyed life and loved being with her family. You are so missed by all who knew you, however we...
