Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries

Obituary Eric Tyler Johnson, 16, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Monday afternoon, June 23rd, 2014 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Eric Tyler was born on December 13, 1997. He was of the Baptist faith. Eric Tyler was getting ready to enter 11th grade this fall. He enjoyed BMX racing, fishing, race cars, and auto...

Obituary Eleanor Louise Wilson, 78,of Cleveland, TN, passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2014 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Eleanor was born in Allen Town, PA on December 13th, 1935 a daughter of the late Daniel L. and Twila Mae Richter. She was of the Baptist faith and a member of the Lebanon Baptist Church. Eleanor loved...

Obituary Michael David Jones went home on Tuesday, June 24th. As the owner of Jones Lawn and Landscaping, he made many friends in the Cleveland/Bradley county area. He was passionate about his work and took great pride in it. Starting from an old trailer and one lawnmower he built a respectable business that gave him great joy and pride. Polk...

Obituary Steven Lee Tinsley, 65, of Cleveland, TN, went home to be with The Lord on Saturday, September, 20, 2014 after a lengthy illness. He was a well-known car dealer in the Cleveland/Chattanooga area. He was co-owner of Cleveland Motors, Tinsley’s Used Cars, and Southeastern Auto Sales. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sue Tinsley and Don Adams,...

Obituary Master Sgt. James Phillip “Jim” Caylor III, 71, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN went to his Heavenly Home on Friday morning, October 3rd, 2014 at his home surrounded by his family. Jim was born on March 29th, 1943 in Bradley County a son of the late James P. “Buddy” Caylor & Elfreda Brown Caylor . He was retired...

Obituary Mary Frances Hughes, 81, affectionately known by family and friends as “Sis”, was welcomed into the arms of her loving Savior on May 8, 2014 after a short illness. She was born the oldest of five children to Joe and Martha Jones on August 18th, 1932. She was a member of the Old Fashioned Gospel Tabernacle PCOG and had...

Obituary Bobby Byrd, 75, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on October 7th, 2014. He was born on July 5th, 2014 in Ringgold, GA. A graveside service was held on Saturday, October 11th, 2014 in the Cofer Cemetery in Georgetown, TN. Companion Funeral Home and the Cody family was honored to assist with his arrangements. Interment Saturday, October 11th,...

Obituary Anthony Dewayne Nix, 51, a current resident of Decatur, TN passed away on Sunday night, September 7th, 2014 at his home. He was born on January 19th, 1963 in Decatur, AL a son of the late Jerry and Ellen Nix. A memorial service is planned for Wednesday, September 10th, 2014 at 2:00 PM in the chapel of Companion Funeral...

Obituary Billy Dewayne Ratcliff, 56, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN went home to be with the Lord from his home on Friday night, October 10th, 2014. Billy was born on August 18th, 1958 in Cleveland, TN a son of the late Ulice and Della Ratcliff. He was of the Baptist faith. Billy was an avid Tennessee Vols and Atlanta...

Obituary On the evening of October 12, 2014, John Lichnovsky “JT” Thomas, 77, passed away while surrounded by family and friends in Chattanooga, TN after a courageous fight with lung cancer. Born in Omaha, Nebraska, John grew up in Denver, Colorado, hiking, fishing, and camping in his beloved Rocky Mountains. He enjoyed great success as an upper level executive at...

Obituary Mary Kathryn Thomas, 90, wife of the Rev. William B. Thomas, died at home on Oct. 8, 2014. She was born in Strawberry Plains, TN on February 19, 1924. She was the oldest daughter of Otis and Eunice Lusk Graves. She attended Carter Elementary School and Carter High School in Knox County graduating from the latter in 1941. She...

Obituary Phyllis Banther, 67, of Cleveland, TN passed away on Wednesday September 10, 2014. She was born on May 16, 1947 to the late Howard and Velma Shelton Banther. She was a lifelong resident of this area and was an extremely giving and big hearted person. She leaves behind to cherish her memory sisters: Hazel Evans, Beatrice (Doodle) McDaniel, and...

Obituary Twiligh Ann Brancefield, 48, passed away on October 15, 2014. She was born on November 21, 1965. She was a lifelong resident of Cleveland. She is preceded in death by her father and her husband, Jimmy Brancefield. She leaves behind to cherish her memory her mother Jewel Humphries, two children: Nathan Price (Shona Parton) and Tawina Stewart; brothers: Henry...

Obituary Robert Glenn Gibson Jr., 72, of Cleveland, TN passed away on October 22, 2014. He was born on January 5, 1942 to the late Robert and Nellie Gibson. Robert was a lifelong resident of Cleveland and of the Baptist Faith. He was an avid car enthusiast, which spilled over into his work as an auto dealer. He also loved...

Obituary Ann Marie Bryant Bird, 71, a resident of Cleveland passed away Saturday, September 13, 2014 at the family residence. She was the daughter of Marjorie Bryant and the late Herbert Bryant. She retired after serving as the gift shop manager at Bradley Memorial Hospital / Skyridge Medical Center for thirty years. She was devoted to her Lord Jesus Christ,...

Obituary Mrs. Coleen Prim Henry, 83, formerly of Statesville, NC died at the Bradley Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Cleveland, TN. Born in Six, West Virginia on February 5, 1931, she was a daughter of the late Evin T. Prim and Janie Atkins Prim. She was preceded in death by her husband Jackie Lee Henry, daughter Charlotte Henry Pharr, brothers,...

Obituary James Ronald Stegall, Sr. ("Ron") departed this life, with his wife Terry at his side, on October 10, 2014 at the age of 81. He was born on January 4, 1933 in Detroit, Michigan, although he grew up in Ringgold, Georgia. He was a scholar, teacher, coach, educational administrator and a loving husband, father and grandfather. He earned his...

Obituary George Vernon Lewis, 83, a longtime resident of Harrison, TN passed away on Friday, October 10th, 2014 at Deer Ridge Assisted Living in Dayton, TN. He was born on June 21, 1931 in Palmer, TN. Vernon was an honorably discharge veteran of the United States Army after faithfully serving his country during the Korean War. He was of the...

Obituary Nancy Laverne "Wooten" Cross a lifelong resident of Cleveland passed away on May 9th, 2014 at her home surrounded by her family. Nancy is preceded in death by her father and mother James Vernon Wooten and Stella Toleda Horn Wooten. She was of the Church of God faith. Nancy served as clerk for more than twenty five years until...

Obituary Mary Louise White Ownbey, 90, a resident of Cleveland, departed this earthly life and went to be with Jesus on August 21, 2014 at her son's home. She was born in Cleveland on January 28, 1924. She had a treasure trove of dear friends who loved her sweet and smiling disposition. She loved her Lord and Savior and her...