Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries

Obituary Jan Edgemon Buckner, 57, a longtime resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Wednesday morning, July 9th, 2014 at her home following a year long illness. Jan was born in Sweetwater, TN December 13th, 1956 a daughter of the late K. G. & Mable Edgemon. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Cleveland. Jan worked for...

Obituary Lena Earlene Pardua, 70, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2015. A funeral service is planned for Saturday, February 21st, 2015 at 11:00 AM in the chapel of Companion Funeral Home located at 2419 Georgetown Road NW in Cleveland, TN with the Reverend Randy Martin officiating. A private family interment will follow in the...

Obituary Patricia Ingle, 61, a resident of Rossville, GA and formally of Cleveland, TN passed away on Tuesday morning, April 30th, 2013 at Hutcheson Medical Center in Fort Oglethorpe, GA. Patricia was born in Cleveland on November 6, 1951 daughter of the late Forrest and Lois Ingle. She was a member of Ridgecrest Baptist Church in Rossville, GA. Patricia loved...

Obituary Billy Arthur McGinnis, 52 a lifelong resident of the Meigs County area passed away on Tuesday, November 5th, 2013 in a local health care facility. He was born on June 28th, 1961 a son of the late Arthur & Barbara J. McGinnis. He was of the Baptist faith. Billy worked in the construction industry and later as a truck...

Obituary Clarence Hubert Wilson, 81, a resident of Cleveland, TN went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday afternoon, March 21st, 2013 in a Chattanooga hospital. Clarence was born in Athens TN on September 9, 1931 a son of the late Doc Hubert and Arbie Benton Wilson. Although he was a native of McMinn County he resided...

Obituary Edna (Louise) Renfro 78 of Rockwood passed away on February 9, 2014. She is preceded in death by husband Bernard Renfro, parents; Rev. Dewey and Sadie Todd, two brothers, four sisters and special friend Foster Carroll. Survivors include daughter Connie Barrett and husband Stan, Washington, N.C., son Mike Renfro and wife Lee, Harriman; grandchildren, Josh Barrett ( Sandra ),...

Obituary Mary Janet Henderson, 70, of Hiawassee, GA passed away August 6, 2015 in Catoosa County, GA after an extended illness. She was born September 6, 1944 to late Earnie and Lucille Ledford. She enjoyed many things such as reading. Grandchildren, and growing strawberries. In addition to her mother and father she is preceded in death by her grandmother Minnie...

Obituary Jonathan D. Bright Jr., age 85, passed away on May 8th, 2015. He was the eldest son of J. D. Sr. & Elizabeth Bright. He is survived by wife Wanda Finnell Bright, two daughters Teresa Sluder (Hal) and Tina Thompson, two sons David T. Teddy and Donald A. Tony Bright, 16 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. He served in...

Obituary Xander Vergil Millsaps, infant son of Brandon & Makayla Huskey Millsaps became a Heavenly Angel on Tuesday, March 31st, 2015. He is survived by in addition to his parents by one sister Adalia Huskey, grandparents Doug & Betty Wilcox and Michael & Cynthia Huskey and numerous other extended family members. A memorial service is planned for Monday night, April...

Obituary Charles Brian Davidson, 46, a resident of Hixson, TN passed away Tuesday morning, June 4th, 2013 in a local hospital. He was born in Melbourne, FL on April 5th, 1967 a son of Charles Ray Davidson and Yvonne Davidson Crocker. The family will hold a private memorial service at a later date. You are encouraged to share a memory...

Obituary Pauline Garner, 86, a resident of Chattanooga, TN passed away on Friday February 14, 2014. She was born on July 25, 1927 in Glenwood, AR to the late George and Callie Tackett. Pauline resided in Chattanooga for the past three years, coming from Lompoc, CA. She was of the Baptist Faith and served as church secretary at Landmark Missionary...

Obituary Martha Louise Richardson Yaddow Wright was born April 14, 1928 to Martha and William Richardson of Trenton, Ohio, the youngest of eleven children. She is survived by two sons, David and Robert Yaddow and their spouses, five grandchildren: Paul Yaddow, Linda Scott, Kimberly Yaddow, Marie Yaddow, Renee Nixon and their spouses, four great grandchildren: Elijah, Rebekah, Jaxon and Aubrea,...

Obituary Cynthia Darlene Craigo, 60, a resident of McDonald, TN passed away on Saturday afternoon September 8, 2012 in a Chattanooga health care facility. Cynthia was born in Chattanooga, TN on August 9, 1952 a daughter of the late Earl Cecil Masters and Mary Frances Walker. Cynthia was a lifelong resident of the Hamilton and southern Bradley County areas. She...

Obituary Dale Thomas Hampstead, 59, a resident of Chattanooga, TN passed away on Tuesday, March 12th, 2013 in a local hospital. Dale a lifelong resident of Chattanooga was born July 22nd 1953 a son of the late Clyde and Elvada Hampstead. He was of the Baptist faith and a member of the Highland Park Baptist Church. Dale leaves behind to...

Obituary Heidi Lucrectia Ridgeay, 52, a resident of Cleveland passed away on Thursday, January 24th, 2013 in a local hospital. Heidi was born on October 13, 1960. Heidi is survived by her father Jerry Hughes and mother Carolyn Cannon. There will be no public visitation or services at this time. You are encouraged to share a memory of Heidi and/or...

Obituary ONeal Liner, 83, of Cleveland passed peacefully from his earthly life to his heavenly home early Tuesday morning. He was surrounded by his family, whom he loved beyond measure. ONeal, known as Neal by family and friends, was born on May 16, 1932, in the Clear Spring community of McMinn County to Milburn and Lena Liner. He was a...

Obituary Oskar Lehotsky, 74, of Hiawassee, GA, died on Friday, August 31, 2012, due to a massive stroke. Oskar is survived by his wife of 53 years, Elisabeth Star Lehotsky, his son and daughter-in-law John & Lisa Lehotsky, his brother Peter Lehotsky, his sister Gisi Czimer, his 5 grandchildren: Daniel, Craig, Stephanie, Mary & Sammy, along with numerous other family...

Obituary Charles Ray Goodroe, 93, a resident of Chattanooga, Tennessee passed away on May 11, 2015 at his residence. He was born in Columbus, Georgia on March 26, 1922 to the late O.O. Goodroe and the late Minnie Ruth McCullough. Charles attended Columbus school and graduated from Georgia Tech with a degree in electrical engineering. He served in the military;...

Obituary Alice Viola “Vie” Brewer, 76, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Wednesday, December 31st, 2014 at her home. Vie was born on May 8th, 1938 in Dalton, GA a daughter of the late Thomas & Lora Brewer. She worked for many years at Sandra Hosiery Mill. Vie was of the Baptist faith. In addition to her parents...

Obituary Mary Goodner Sims Hope, 75, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN went to be with her Heavenly Father on Friday morning, June 7th, 2013 in a Chattanooga hospital. Mary was born on August 7th, 1937 a daughter of the late Curtis and Edith Goodner. She was of the Church of God faith. Mary worked for many years in the...