Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries

Obituary Visitation Details 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Thursday January 16, 2014 Companion Funeral Home 2419 Georgetown Road NW Cleveland, TN Service Details 7:00 PM Thursday January 16, 2014 Companion Funeral Home 2419 Georgetwon Road NW Cleveland, TN

Obituary Visitation Details 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Thursday January 16, 2014 Companion Funeral Home 2419 Georgetown Road NW Cleveland, TN Service Details 7:00 PM Thursday January 16, 2014 Companion Funeral Home 2419 Georgetwon Road NW Cleveland, TN

Obituary Elnora Goins 87,a life long resident of the Black Fox community in Cleveland, and better known as "Humpty" to close friends and family has taken her rightful place in Glory as a daughter of the King.  She was adored by her family as the most loving and giving woman this earth will ever know.  Her life cannot and will...

Obituary Frank Sevier, 76, a resident of Crossville, TN passed away on September 21, 2015. A celebration of life memorial service is planned for 2:00pm CST on Saturday October 3rd, 2015 at the Woody Church of Christ, with evangelist Dennis Lovell officiating the service. The family will receive friends one hour prior from 1:00pm until the 2:00pm service time. You...

Obituary Michael Jerome McMillan, 74, of Cleveland, TN passed away on October 13, 2015. He was born on April 3, 1941 to the late James and Jessie Willington. Michael loved his truck and when he was younger he enjoyed deep sea fishing and motorcycles. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife of 50 years, Carol McMillan; son Steven...

Obituary VL Swafford, 79, of Cleveland, TN passed away on September 25, 2015. He was born on January 25, 1936 in Cleveland, TN. He is preceded in death by his mother Velma Baxter; wife Ruby Swafford; sons: David Swafford, Jeff Swafford and daughter in law Saundra Swafford; brother Billy Swafford; sister Sue Griffin; and grandson Michael Swafford. He leaves behind...

Obituary Service Details There will be no public visitation or services at this time. Born - March 2nd, 1954 in Key West, Florida Passed - August 30th, 2013 in Chattanooga, Tennessee

Obituary Willie Mae Hamby, 88, a lifelong resident of Athens, TN passed away on Wednesday night, August 13th, 2013 at her home. Willie was born in Athens, TN on October 18th, 1924 a daughter of the late Faddie & Josie Gregory. She was of the Christian faith. Willie will always be remembered for the way she loved her children and...

Obituary Ernest Norman Goodwin, 71, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 10 2012 at his residence. He was a son of the late Ernie and Nanny Goodwin. He enjoyed being outdoors and was an avid deer hunter. He was retired from Combustion Engineering Inc. Norman was a member of the Bethel Baptist Church, the Boilermaker's...

Obituary   Donald Eugene Rogers, Jr. age 46, lifelong resident of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away on Wednesday, April 25, 2012. He was of the Christian faith and enjoyed the outdoors. He loved fishing, collecting arrowheads and going to the mountains. He was preceded in death by his father Donald Eugene Rogers, Sr. and his beloved little dog "Braxton". Survivors include his...

Obituary William Dean “Eddie” Barnes, 60, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Saturday April 28, 2012 in a Cleveland hospital. Eddie is a lifelong resident of Cleveland and was born on June 22, 1951. He is the son of the late Jim and Beulah Barnes of Cleveland. Eddie was a mechanic in the automotive industry and of the...

Obituary James Lafayette Ramsey, 90, a longtime resident of Cleveland went to be with his Lord on Thursday, April 26, 2012 in a local health care facility. Jim was born April 6, 1922 in Checotah, Oklahoma to the late Robert Taylor and Naomi Pence Ramsey. As a child he moved to Cleveland, TN. He was of the Baptist faith, accepting...

Obituary  Gregory Lee Pilcher, 46, a resident of Athens passed away on Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at his residence. Greg was born in Ocala, FL on November 18, 1965 a son of the late James Pilcher. He was of the Baptist faith. Greg was a veteran of the United States Air Force with over 10 years of service receiving the...

Obituary William Clyde “Buck” Lee, 59 a resident of Georgetown, TN passed away on Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at his residence. Buck was born in Chattanooga, TN on August 5, 1952 a son of the late Luke & Betty Lee. Buck was a lifelong resident of the Chattanooga/Georgetown areas and was of the Baptist faith. He worked as car dealer...

Obituary Donald Hubert Bee Sr., 76 a resident of Ooltewah, TN passed away at his residence on Monday April 16, 2012 surrounded by his family. Donald was born on July 16, 1935 in Chattanooga, TN a son of the late Harold and Bonita Bee. Donald has been a lifelong resident of this area and was an avid woodcrafter, however his...

Obituary Carl Edward Pudgy Ruth, 64, of Cleveland, TN passed away on September 21, 2015. He was born on August 6, 1951 to the late Willie Ruth and Helen Granny Cross Hartness. He was a lifelong resident of this area and always known for his love for Ford Trucks, NASCAR and sharing his love for Jesus with others. Carl was...

Obituary Eunice Moore, 88, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away Saturday, September 12th at her home surrounded by family. She was born on April 25, 1927 to the late Filmore and Mary Wilson. Eunice was a member of New Zion Baptist in Etowah but attended Philippi Baptist Church after moving to Cleveland in 2006. In addition to her mother and father,...

Obituary Bradley Warren Taylor, 59, of Decatur, TN passed away on August 22nd, 2013 at his home. He was born on May 28th, 1954 to the late Norman and Arlene Taylor. Bradley was a Master Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps. He was also an avid hunter and fisherman who loved being outdoors. Bradley leaves behind to cherish his...

Obituary Janice Sue Watkins Rutledge, 68, a resident of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away at her home on October 4, 2015. Janice was born on February 10, 1947 to the late, Joseph Watkins and Dora Kelly. She was greatly loved by all that knew her and will be dearly missed. Along with her parents, Janice is preceded in death by her...

Obituary Edith Bullard passed away at home surrounded by family and friends after a short illness. She was preceded in death by father Asbury Ellis and mother Emmaline, two husbands Stanley D. Wallace and James Fred Bullard), One son Steve Wallace, siblings Lorene Carden, Tom Ellis and Gary Ellis. Survivors include Stanley and Ruth Wallace, daughter in law Judy Wallace,...