Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries

Obituary Ralph Hogan, 56, a resident of Ooltewah passed away on Saturday, March 18th, 2013 in a Chattanooga health care facility. Ralph is preceded in death by his parents Johnny and Roberta Hogan and one brother Pete Hogan. Ralph leaves behind to cherish his memory one brother Timmy Hogan, one niece Hannah Hogan, one nephew Timmy Arp, and numerous other...

Obituary  Brian William Sherrill, age 35, passed away Christmas Eve at his home in Knoxville after battling the effects of diabetes for several years. He was born in Athens and had resided in Niota and Charleston. His adult years were lived in Knoxville.   He attended Charleston High, and then Carter High in Knoxville. Brian was known for his work as...

Obituary Albert Kenneth McPhail, 86, a longtime resident of the Prospect community in Cleveland, TN went home to be with his Heavenly father on Thursday night, August 1st, 2013 from a Chattanooga hospital following a brief illness. Kenneth was born in Niota, TN on July 18th, 1927 a son of the late Albert Marion and Sarah Elizabeth McPhail. He joined...

Obituary Larry J. Bennett, 71, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Saturday, August 11, 2012. Larry was born in Dalton, GA on February 18, 1941 a son of the late Howard B. Bennett and Ellen Hambright Bennett. Larry was a veteran of the United States Army. Larry was of the Baptist faith and will be most remembered for...

Obituary Mark Alan Lewis, 56, a resident of Sale Creek, Tennessee passed away on Sunday June 7th, 2015. He is preceded in death by his father, Marcus Lewis, and step-son, Daniel Roddy. Mark leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife of 31 years Debbie Lewis; two daughters, Lisa Tyson and Peggy Jones; mother, Jimmie Lewis; two sisters, Debbie Gibson...

Obituary Dottie Wilson Hayes, 81, of Chattanooga, Tennessee passed away peacefully on June 23rd, 2015. She was born on November 23rd, 1933 to the late Clay and Cleo Wilson of Maryville, Tennessee. Along with her parents, Dottie is preceded in death by husband A.A. (Bug) Hayes; sons, Larry and Tim Hayes of Chattanooga, TN and brother, Allen Chigger Wilson of...

Obituary Patricia Ann Collins, 68, of Birchwood, TN passed away on April 18, 2015. She was born on February 28, 1947 to the late Virgil and Bernice Rogers. Pat loved enjoying flowers of all kinds and sitting on the porch and bird watching. She was also a very talented cook and enjoyed spending time with her church, Birchwood Church of...

Obituary Dr William Henry Trinkner, 96, a retired dental surgeon, advocate and teacher of drug prevention education, avid pilot and dedicated churchman, died at home with his family by his side on Wednesday, November 9, 2011.   His family remembers him as a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather and he was cherished by his family and friends.   He was born...

Obituary Ronald James Danna, 74, Passed away December 07, 2014. Ronald was born on November 28th, 1940 in Montebello, CA. He was a honorable discharge veteran of the United States Navy. He was preceded in death by his parents, Salvadore and Emma Danna and one brother Wayne Danna. Ronald is survived by his loving wife Judy, Brothers Salvadore and Robert,...

Obituary Vivian Doss Emmert, 89, a long time resident of Clearwater, Florida and recently of Cleveland, Tennessee went home December 6, 2011 to be with her Lord and Savior and her loving husband Howard who she missed so dearly since his homegoing in 2009. She was a devoted wife, loving and praying mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who loved spending time...

Obituary Laddie G. Brown, 87, a lifelong resident of McDonald passed away at his home on Wednesday afternoon, November 5th, 2014 surrounded by his family. He was born on June 9th, 1927 a son of the late Betty Lenore Brown Schuyler. He was a lifelong member of the McDonald United Methodist Church where he served as song leader, Sunday School...

Obituary James Roger Disharoon, 50, a resident of Cleveland passed away on Tuesday morning, June 18th, 2013 in a Chattanooga hospital. He was of the Baptist faith and a 1981 graduate of Bradley Central High School. Roger was an avid outdoorsman who loved fishing and hunting. Above all, he loved and adored his children and grandchildren. Roger leaves behind to...

Obituary Sally Irene Lawson Bishop age 85, born September 4th, 1930, resident of Cleveland passed away peacefully on June 20, 2015 at a local health care facility. She was a member of Trinity Chapel. She was preceded in death by her parents Fred and Maggie Lawson, Sister Louise Payne, Brother's Fred (Sonny Bill) Lawson Jr. and Herbert Lawson, Ex-husband Jack...

Obituary Bobbie Ruth Morrison, 79, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN went to be with her Heavenly Father on Thursday night, November 13th, 2014 surrounded by her family. Bobbie was born on January 10th, 1935 a daughter of Clint and Juanita Cochran. She was a member of the Spring Place Church of God of Prophecy. Bobbie was retired from Padgett...

Obituary Dorf Wade King, 89, of Cleveland, formerly of Old Fort, TN went home to be with the Lord Tuesday December 9, 2014. He was born and raised in Collins, MS, he was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. As a young man, he traveled for his work with AT&T, which brought him to the Cleveland area where he met...

Obituary Martha Elizabeth "Moppy" Nabors, 69, a resident of East Ridge, TN passed away on Friday night, August 24, 2012 in a Chattanooga health care facility. Martha, a lifelong resident of the Chattanooga area was born on January 31, 1943 a daughter of the late Joseph and Mildred Powell. Martha was of the Baptist faith and retired from the industrial...

Obituary Hazel "Jeanette" Allen, 76, went home to be with her Lord and Savior while at a local health care facility on June 10, 2015. A longtime resident of Cleveland, Jeanette was born July 4, 1938, to the late of Roy A. Pat and Mary A. Hall Garner. She was a member of Eastview Baptist Church and was a devoted...

Obituary Dorothy Dottie Swafford, 82, a resident of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away on Wednesday May 13th, 2015. She was born on August 9th, 1932 in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee to the late Monroe and Tennessee Ledford. She was one of 10 children. Dottie retired from Motorola in Boynton Beach, Florida in 1995 and always loved deep sea fishing and her many dogs....

Obituary Dennis Gordon Murdock, 62, of Cleveland, TN passed away on Saturday March 27, 2013. He was born on January 3, 1951. The family has elected to not have any public memorial services at this time. You are invited to view his memorial guestbook at www.companionfunerals.com. Companion Funeral & Cremation Service and the Cody family are honored to assist the...

Obituary Thomas Stewart Lawrence,43, of Chattanooga, passed away, Friday, Nov. 7. Stewart was born on Sept. 13, 1971, Surviving: parents Brenda Starr and Gary Cross, David A. Lawrence, children Amber and Anslee, grandmother Laura Reese, brother D. Andrew Lawrence and his wife Karen Lawrence. Mr. Lawrence was a graduate of East Ridge HS and UTK. A memorial service will be...