Obituaries
Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN
Charles Donald "Don" Defriese
Dec 17, 2017
Charles Donald “Don” DeFriese passed away peacefully, Sunday Dec. 17, 2017 at his residence. He was born to the late Charles and Juanita Colbaugh DeFriese on March 18, 1938. He was a retired truck driver, a veteran of the U.S. Army, and an avid Horseman. He was the former farrier for the Mounted Bureau of the Detroit Police Dept. He...
Allard Fleming Bayne Jr
Dec 16, 2017
Allard F Bayne Jr., went to be with the lord on December 16, 2017, surrounded by his family who loved him. He was a self-employed contractor for over 60 years, working all over the country. He was preceded in death by his parents, Seretha Bayne of McDonald, Allard F Bayne Sr. of Fort Oglethorpe GA; son, Allard F Bayne III;...
Ronald Dean Moore
Dec 14, 2017
Ronald Dean Moore, 63, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, Tennessee, went home on Thursday, December 14, 2017 after a short illness. He was a 1972 graduate of Bradley Central High School and graduated from Cleveland State Community College in 1975. He was of the Methodist faith. He was a friendly fellow that was known wide and near as “Moore Ron”....
Ronald Richard Carpenter
Dec 14, 2017
Ronald Richard Carpenter, 71, of Georgetown, TN passed away on December 14, 2017. He was born on November 13, 1946 to the late Carroll and Winnie Carpenter. Ron was a veteran of the US Navy. He enjoyed reading and photography. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife of 48 years, Sue Carpenter; son Mark Richard Carpenter and two...
Ray Clifford Baker
Dec 13, 2017
Ray Clifford Baker, 82, a resident of Cleveland TN, passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2017. He was greatly loved and will be dearly missed by all who knew him. Ray was an avid outdoorsman who loved everything from hunting and fishing to trail riding and much more. He lettered all four years at Bradley high school in football and was...
Rhoda Marie Mullins
Dec 13, 2017
Rhoda Marie Mullins, 84, of Cleveland, TN passed away on December 13, 2017. She was born on November 22, 1933 to the late Walter J. and Lillie Mae Moyers. Marie has lived in Cleveland for nine years, after moving here from Knoxville, TN. She was a member of Westwood Baptist Church. Marie was a UT Vols fan through and through...
Olen Henry Aaron
Dec 11, 2017
Olen Henry Aaron, 84, a resident of Cleveland, went Home to his Heavenly Father on Monday morning, December 11, 2017. He is preceded in death by his mother, Hester Stewart, brother Hobart Aaron, sister, Flossy Aaron, and his great grandsons Andrew & Aaron Davis. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his soulmate of 61 years, Shirley Aaron, son, James...
James Joseph Weyler
Dec 11, 2017
James (Jim) J. M. Weyler, 70 of Cleveland, TN, passed away Monday December 11th at Erlanger Hospital after a few months of declining health following years of cardiac and related illnesses. Jim was born in June 1947 in Chattanooga, Tn. He graduated from Kirkman Technical High School and attended Chattanooga State Community College, where he received his Associate in Engineering....
Charles Ray Burchfield
Dec 11, 2017
Charles Ray Burchfield, 63, a lifelong resident of the Cleveland area, passed away Monday, December 11, 2017 at his home. Charles was a very hard working man who loved his family and friends very much. He also loved driving through the mountains and listening to rock’n’roll. He is preceded in death by his father, Buddy Burchfield; brother, Jimmy Burchfield. Survived...
John Franklin "Johnny" Dockins
Dec 10, 2017
John Franklin “Johnny” Dockins, 53, a lifelong resident of McMinn County passed away on Sunday evening, December 10, 2017 in a Nashville hospital. He was born on March 19, 1964 in Athens, TN a son of the Franklin & Joann Gaddis Dockins. He was an honorably discharged veteran of the United States Army. Johnny was a heavy equipment operator for...
David Lee Lemons
Dec 10, 2017
David Lee Lemons,36, a resident of Cleveland TN, passed away Sunday, December 10, 2017. He was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. There will be a celebration of life service Saturday, December 16, 2017 at Companion Funeral Home - Cleveland Chapel: 2415 Georgetown Rd NW, Cleveland TN, 37311. Companion Funeral and Cremation Service is...
Shirley Ann Liner
Dec 9, 2017
Shirley Ann Liner, 77, a resident of McDonald, TN went to her Heavenly Home on Saturday Morning, December 9, 2017. She was born on November 9, 1940 in Millstone, KY. Shirley loved her family & spending time with them. She was a prayer warrior and loved praying for anyone. Shirley is preceded in death by her son David Liner, daughter...
Joseph Andrew Prock
Dec 9, 2017
Joseph Andrew Prock, 72, a resident of Old Fort, TN, passed away on Saturday December 9, 2017 at his home. He was born on February 6, 1945 in Tellico Plains, TN to the late Ethel Lynn & Jordan Prock Sr. Joseph was a veteran of the US Army where he served during the Vietnam War. He was a very hardworking...
Terry Lee Middleton
Dec 9, 2017
Terry Lee Middleton, 54, Born September 22, 1963, passed away Saturday, December 9, 2017. He is preceded in death by both his parents, James F. and Brenda F. Middleton of Ringgold Ga. His survivors include, sister, Donna (Tim) Garland; brother, Brian (Diane) Middleton; special friend, Cynthia Little; aunt and uncle, Charlie (Frances) Hooker; several nieces and nephews. Terry was self-employed....
Roger Eaves
Dec 8, 2017
Roger Eaves, 76, a resident of Athens, TN, passed away on Friday December 8, 2017. He is survived by his sons, Kenneth and Robert Eaves, A private graveside service will be held at a later date. Companion Funeral Home and the Cody family are honored to assist the Eaves family with these arrangements.
William Woodrow "Woody" Wilson
Dec 8, 2017
William Woodrow “Woody” Wilson, 70, passed away on Friday December 8, 2017 in Cleveland, TN. He was born on February 13, 1947 in Fowler, California to the late Earl D. & Lillie Pearl Wilson, of Ellensburg, WA. He was a Christian and attended Mt. Olive Church of God where he said many times that he had “found a place to...
Wiiliam Richards Mclain
Dec 8, 2017
William “Bill” McLain Cleveland, TN – William R. McLain,84, passed away peacefully on December 8,2017, with his loving wife, Margaret McLain, daughters and son-in-law by his side. He was born on April 3, 1933 in Rockland, Maine. He was preceded in death by his parents Ashton and Beatrix McLain; his brother Reverend Joel McLain of Biddeford, Maine; and his daughter...
Leon Curtis Graham
Dec 8, 2017
Leon C. Graham, 85, passed away at his residence on December 8, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles F. and Clura Gammill Graham, and his wife, Inez Scoggins Graham. He is survived by his children Deon Dedmon (Wayne) of East Ridge, TN and Scott Graham of Cleveland, grandchildren Tanner Graham of Athens, and Lauren Fleming (Sean)...
Chris Coppinger
Dec 7, 2017
Christopher “Chris” Laurence Coppinger, 53, a resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away on Thursday morning December 7, 2017. He was a 1982 graduate of Bradley Central High School. Chris loved being on the water. He was good at all the watersports and he loved jet-skis. Chris was also a natural athlete. He was known for always being able to pick...
Ginger Suzann Carden
Dec 6, 2017
Ginger Suzann Carden, 46, a lifelong resident of Bradley County, passed away Wednesday, December 06, 2017. Ginger always had a great time taking care of her grand babies who she loved very much. She was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She is preceded in death by her parents Harold and Patsy Walker; grandmother,...
