Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries

Obituary Louise Davis Turner, 87, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Monday, February 3rd, 2014 at Rhea Medical Center in Dayton, TN. Louise was born in Chatsworth, GA on October 1st, 1926 a daughter of the late John Davis and Maggie Smith Davis. She moved to Miami, FL and then later retired back in Cleveland, TN. Louise was...

Obituary Arthur Milton Cox, 84, a resident of Chattanooga passed away on Tuesday March 13, 2012 at his residence with his loving wife by his side. Arthur was born on July 19, 1929 in Rome, GA a son of the late Edgar and Dessie Cox. Arthur was a lifelong resident of the Chattanooga area and was of the Episcopal faith....

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 Ray “Harold” Blankenship, 66 a resident of Old Fort, TN passed into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 with a smile of radiance on his face. Harold had suffered for the last several years from complication from a stroke. Harold was born on November 18, 1945 in Ducktown, TN a son of the late Ray Dillon...

Obituary Salvatore Dongelo Sr., 66, was a resident of Athens, TN and from Brooklyn, NY. He passed away on July 11th, 2015 at Erlanger Hospital. Mr. Dongelo was born on November 23rd, 1948 to the late Solomon and Sarah Dongelo also of Brooklyn, NY. He was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army and proudly served his country during the Vietnam...

Obituary James Cleaston Lenderman, 70, a resident of Benton, TN passed away on Thursday, June 28, 2012 in an Etowah hospital. James was born in the Coker Creek community on December 31, 1941 a son of the late James Marion and Edith Lenderman. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by two sisters Vernell Moore and Phyllis...

Obituary  Sarah (Sally) Vinson, 68 years old, of Ringgold, GA went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 10, 2012. Born in Franklin, NC, she was the daughter of the late Gene and Blanche Bateman. Sally was of the Church of faith for over 45 years. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother...

Obituary  Donald Paul Thiel, 45, a resident of Hixson TN passed away in a Chattanooga health care facility on Friday, January 27, 2012. Donald was born on November 20, 1966 in Cape May, NJ. Donald and his family moved here from Florida approximately 10 years ago. Donald was of the Catholic faith and worked for the Publix retail grocery chain...

Obituary Service Details Kerry Edward Lovvorn Born: December 1st, 1965 - Polk County, GA Died: October 1st, 2013 - Chattanooga, TN The family is planning a private memorial service to be announced at a later date.

Obituary Amanda Caroline Asbury Shell, age 70, a resident of Cleveland went to be with her Lord on July 14, 2012. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She passed away peacefully at her home after a lengthy illness with dementia. She worked for many years in the Cleveland area. She was of the Baptist faith and attended Faith...

Obituary Sam A. Taylor, 64, a lifelong resident of Cleveland passed away peacefully at his home on Friday November 18, 2011 surrounded by his loving family. Sam was born in Ironsburg, TN. He was a son of the late Fate and Maxine Taylor. He was of the Christian faith and was retired from John Holmes Used Cars. Sam loved hunting...

Obituary Julie Marie Lindon, 56, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on late Tuesday night, December 31st, 2013 at her home. Julie was born in Ringgold, GA on November 11, 1957 a daughter of Don and Hazel Brooks. She has made Cleveland her home for the past thirteen years. Julie was of the Christian faith. Julie and her husband...

Obituary Charity Pate Todd, age 89, passed away Thursday, September 10, 2015 at SkyRidge Medical Center in Cleveland, TN. She was born January 12, 1926 in Clio, SC to the late Edgar Pate and the former Edna Jane Tyndall. Charity resided Cleveland for the past five years and attended North Cleveland Church of God, but lived most of her life...

Obituary Paul Edward Ledwell, 77, passed away on September 23rd, 2013. He was born in Henegar, AL and lived in the Chattanooga area most of his life. He was an avid ball fan particularly the Red Soxs and the Atlanta Braves. He had an amazing mind for facts and details. He enjoyed games, the paper and puzzles. He is preceded...

Obituary Complete obituary is forthcoming. Visitation Details 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Saturday, November 3, 2012 Hopewell Baptist Church 188 Old Georgetown Road Cleveland, TN 37311 Interment Sunday, November 4, 2012 Funeral Service Details 2:00 PM Sunday, November 4, 2012 Hopewell Baptist Church 188 Old Georgetown Road Cleveland, TN 37311 Centerpoint Baptist Cemetery Following the Service

Obituary Shannon Lee Long, 52, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Saturday morning, November 23rd, 2013 in a local hospital. Shannon was born on December 31, 1960 in Phoenix, AZ. She was of the Christian faith. Shannon has made Cleveland her home for the past 13 years. Also for the past thirteen years Shannon has been employed with...

Obituary Billie Jean Rymer Baker Stafford, 79, of Cleveland passed away Thursday, July 16, 2015 in a local health care facility. She was a fashion model in Cleveland TN. She had stars in her eyes and landed a cameo role in Smokey and the Bandit as Burt Reynolds personal chauffer. She always loved to make people smile. She enjoyed judging...

Obituary Fred Lee Adams, 53, of Cleveland, passed away on Monday October 30, 2011 in a Chattanooga healthcare facility following a lengthy illness. Fred was born on November 14, 1957 in Panama City, FL but had lived in Cleveland most of his life, and graduated from Bradley Central High School. Fred was a member of the Clingan Ridge Baptist Church,...

Obituary Jo Ann “Joey” Bernstein, 66, of Soddy-Daisy, TN passed away Monday, July 9, 2012. Joey had a big heart with a soft spirit and a laughing smile who was known for her love of her teddy bears. She was a member of the Jehovah’s Witnesses Soddy-Daisy Congregation. She is survived by her brother and sister-in-law, Glenn & Joyce Bernstein;...

Obituary Frances N. Klemetsrud, 91, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Monday night February 13, 2012 in a local health care facility. Frances was born on April 17, 1920 in Banner Elk, NC a daughter of the late Samual and Hazel Norman. Frances was of the Protestant faith and moved to Cleveland approximately four years ago from Memphis,...