Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries

Obituary Randy Young Brown, 57, a resident of Maryville, TN passed away Wednesday, July 4, 2012 in a Chattanooga Health care facility. Randy was born November 27, 1954 in Chattanooga, TN a son of the late Kenneth Donald and Judith Ann Brown. He was a graduate of Central High School in Chattanooga, TN and earned a bachelor’s degree in philosophy...

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  Garland Hoyle Murray, 66, a resident of Cleveland passed away at his residence on Saturday, February 4, 2012 surrounded by his family. Garland was a native Cleveland resident born on August 13, 1945 a son of the late G. H. “Bert” Murray and Geneva Cunningham Murray. Garland retired from Maytag beginning his service at Hardwick Stove in the early...

Obituary  Charles William Wilson, 54, a resident of McDonald passed away on Monday morning October 15, 2012 at his residence. Charles was born on February 25, 1958 in Fort Oglethorpe, GA. He was a member of the Mt. Zion New Covent Church of God. Charles is survived by his mother Frances Wilson of Cleveland, five brothers Tim Wilson of McDonald,...

David Bohannon, age 57, a lifelong resident of Athens, TN passed away on Thursday, November 18, 2021 in a Knoxville hospital. He joined in their Heavenly home his beloved wife Tammy Wagnon Bohannon of over 25 years who preceded him in death on September 14, 2021. Together they leave to cherish their memory their beloved son John Paul Culpepper. They...

Obituary Robert “Bob” Rogers, 51, of Kingsport, Tennessee passed away on October 8th, 2013 at Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga, Tennessee after a lengthy illness. Bob was a 1980 graduate of Ketron High School and was a retired employee of Sullivan County School Systems. Bob was of the Christian Faith. He was preceded in death by his mother, Jerry Lynn Rogers;...

Obituary Donald Eugene "Gene" Pell, 73, passed away on Thursday January 2, 2014. He was born on January 2, 1941 to the late Hershul and Mary Lou Pell. Gene was a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN and of the Baptist faith. He was a member of Charity Baptist Church. Above all the many things that he will be known for,...

Obituary Carroll Sonny Pitman, 67, a resident of Cleveland passed away at his home on Saturday, February 4, 2012. Sonny was born on February 12, 1944 in Bakersville, NC the youngest of seven children to the late Lon and Nell Pitman. He co-owned water professionals with his wife for 28 years. After retirement, he spent most of his time writhing...

Obituary Randall Goins, 76, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday October 23, 2013, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born June 13, 1937 to the late Earl and Ina Mae Goins. He was preceded in death by brothers Harrison Goins and Ronnie Goins and sister Barbara Jean Bigham. He served in the U.S. Army for...

Obituary Dr. Reverend Ralph E. Rivers passed away on December 16, 2013 in Riceville, Tennessee. He was born February 17, 1940 to Ralph and Minnie Ruth Rivers in Lake Panasoffkee, Florida. He married Sharon A. Rivers on January 1, 1988. He graduated from Coral Gables High School in Miami, Florida, and attended Florida State University, Mercer University, Emory University, and...

Obituary Service Details Sheila Lynn Hines Born - January 17th, 1950 - Lansing, MI Died - November 14th, 2013 - Red Bank, TN The family will hold a private memorial service at a later date.

Obituary Kevin James Crye, 51, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Saturday, March 17, 2012 at his residence. Kevin was born here in Cleveland on November 28, 2012 a son of the late Doyle Dean Crye Sr. and has remained a resident of this area his entire life. Kevin was a member of the First Baptist Church. He...

Obituary  Neil Lee McCallie, Sr., 69, a resident of Birchwood, TN went home to be with his Lord on August 7, 2012. He was retired from McKee Baking Company. He also drove for Hamilton County Schools for 11 years and was a positive influence and was loved by all the children whom he came in contact with during this period...

Obituary Bobby Gene Murray, 75, of Cleveland, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 14, 2012 after a debilitating disease due to a stroke suffered in 2000. He was the youngest of four children born to the late Clyde L. and Hazel Murray. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Oneita...

Obituary David B. Buckner, 71, of Ocoee, TN passed away at his home on Monday October 21, 2013 surrounded by friends and family. He was born on April 11, 1942 in Bradley County to the late Clyde and Lola Buckner. He attended Temple Baptist Church in Cleveland, TN. David loved to fish, taking care of his farm animals, and will...

Obituary Paula R. Snyder, 62, of Cleveland, TN passed away surrounded by friends and family on Wednesday February 27, 2013. She was the daughter of the late Ralph and Virginia Snyder. Paula was a lifelong resident of Cleveland and an active member of Black Fox Methodist Church for more than 25 years. Many Cleveland residents remember Paula’s position as the...

Obituary  Charles Dibreal Lawson, 70, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Monday, October 22nd, 2012 in a Chattanooga healthcare facility. Charles was born February 20th, 1942 a son of the late Theodore Carl Lawson and Mattie Belle Lawson. Charles was a lifelong resident of Cleveland and was of the Pentecostal faith. He was also an avid sports enthusiast...

Obituary Kenneth Michael Goodner, 58, of Cleveland, TN passed away at his home on Monday October 21, 2013 surrounded by friends and family. He was born on January 8, 1955 in Hamilton County to the late Jerry Benjamin Goodner. He attended Philadelphia Baptist Church in Cleveland, TN. Kenneth was a member of the Saints Motorcycle Club and was Vice President...

Obituary Service Details Michael Wayne Daffron Birth - September 30th, 1966 Death - February 5th, 2014 Per Michael's request there will be no public visitation or services.

Obituary  Robert Franklin Burgette, 81, a resident of McDonald TN passed away on Sunday November 20, 2011 in a Cleveland hospital. Robert had lived in McDonald for the past 11 years after moving here from Houston, TX. Robert was born in Rapid City, SD a son of the late Earl & Bernice Burgette. He is also preceded in death by...