Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries

Obituary  Donald Steven Willett, 32, a resident of Spring City, TN passed away on Wednesday, May 16, 2012 in a Cleveland hospital. Donald was born on March 13, 1980 in Bartow, FL a son of the late Cynthia Brannon Willett. Donald is survived by his father Steven Henry Willett of Naples, ME, two daughters Hannah and Abby, one sister Caitlynn...

Obituary  James Randall Blevins, 69, of longtime resident of Cleveland, Tennessee passed from this life on Friday, April 27, 2012. He was born on May 26, 1942 to the late Denver and Bonnie Blevins, pioneer residents of Dade County, Georgia. Randall was a truck driver by trade, driving for Pilgram’s Pride for over 30 years. He is survived by his...

Obituary Sarah Eva Gary, 97, a resident of Chattanooga passed away on Thursday night, April 12, 2012 in a Chattanooga health care facility. Sarah was born on November 20, 1914 in Sale Creek, TN a daughter of the late Will Jefferson Lee and Gerti Belle Matthews Lee. Sarah was of the Baptist faith and a homemaker. In addition to her...

Obituary Clarence Thomas Roberts, 62, a resident of Cleveland, TN went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 13th, 2013. Clarence was born in Kentucky on December 3rd, 1950 a son of the late Anna Daniels Roberts. He has made Cleveland his home for the past 25 years. Clarence was a member of Grace Community Church of God....

Obituary  Our beloved mother, Joyce Spears Cotham, 83, of Collegedale, TN passed away on Tuesday, April 17, 2012. Joyce “Mom” was born on June 9, 1929 in Alto, TX a daughter of the late John Edward and Ola Mae Spears. She leaves here to cherish her memory four daughters: Carolyn, Jeannie, Nancy, and Laurie, five grandchildren: Jennifer, Heather, Kelcy, Savannah...

Obituary   Charlotte Alma Cordell Marshall, 73, resident of Riverdale Georgia passed away on Friday, April 27th 2012 at a Georgia healthcare facility. She was born in Decatur, Tennessee on October 5th, 1938 to the late Smith Cecil and Geneva Falls Cordell. Her life was spent devoted to her children and spending time with her sons. She also loved to sing....

Obituary Albert Joseph Strauss, 54, of Cleveland, TN passed away on Sunday, January 12th, 2014 in a Chattanooga hospital. Albert was born in Jamestown, Kentucky. He was of the Christian faith. He was employed with Staff Management Company. He is preceded in death by his father Staff Sergeant Robert Strauss, U.S.M.C. and mother Alberta Copeland Strauss both of Cleveland, TN....

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 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 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 Willie Mae Murphy, 79, of Cleveland, TN passed away on September 21, 2015. She was born on February 1, 1936 to the late John Jackson and Rose Mable Burger. She was a lifelong resident of this area and loved reading and gardening. Above all things, however, she loved spending time with her family. In addition to her mother and...

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 Jannie Florabelle Phillips, 76, of Cleveland, TN went to be with the Lord on September 22, 2015. She was born on December 29, 1938 to the late Charles Lee Walker Sr. and Mary Jane Oliver Walker. She was a member of Maple Street Baptist Church and retired from American Uniform. She is survived by her husband James; sons Freddie...

Obituary Arvin Ensley (Georgetown) Arvin Ensley, 81, of Decatur, TN, died Saturday, September 26, 2015, at Brookewood Nursing Home in Decatur. He was formerly a diesel mechanic and loved to ride motorcycles. He was preceded in death by his wife, Della and daughter, Teresa Lempinen. His parents, Louis and Georgia Ensley. Brothers Albert and Edger and sister Ruth Mae Goins....

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  George Thomas “Tommy” Davis, 77, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away in a local health care facility on Tuesday night, July 31, 2012. Tommy a lifelong resident of Cleveland was born on February 14, 1935 a son of the late John and Mamie Davis. He was of the Baptist faith and worked locally as a HVAC installer until...

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