Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries

Obituary Margaret Ellen Stephany, age 93, passed away September 20, 2015 at in Cleveland, TN. Margaret was born January 26, 1922 in Cleveland to the late Lee Caldwell and the former Lilly Chambers. She enjoyed cooking, gardening and knitting. Margaret retired from Nursing after over thirty years. She was a wonderful woman with a big heart and would help anyone...

Obituary  Tony Lamar Brackett, 61, a resident of Cleveland passed away on Sunday, March 4, 2012 in a Chattanooga hospital. Tony was born in Cleveland TN on November 18, 1950 a son of the late Luola Brackett. He was of the Baptist faith and sent most of life a resident of the Polk County and Old Fort TN area. Tony...

Obituary Ronald Leroy Pyke was born in Battle Creek Michigan, April 28, 1925 to Albert Leroy and Nellie Van Allen Pyke as the first son born of six children. He passed to his rest while sleeping at home the morning of August 13 attended by his family. He passed on in the sure and blessed hope of the soon return...

Obituary Elizabeth Black Sampson, 81 went to be with her Lord on June 26th, 2013 following a lengthy illness. She is preceded in death by her husband Darrell Sampson, mother and father Raymond and Bessie Black, and one brother Dewey Black. Elizabeth leaves behind to cherish her memory three children Darlinda McFalls of Cleveland, TN, Beverly Nedbalek of Columbia, SC...

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 John Green, 58, a life-long resident of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday July 7, 2015. He was born on December 19, 1956 to the late Paul and Georgia Beck Green. John was a proud veteran of the United States Army and always enjoyed music and traveling. Along with his parents, John is preceded in death by his brothers,...

Obituary Betty J. Cannon, 79, a resident of the East Ridge area passed away on Thursday, June 19th, 2014 at her home. Betty was retired from the City of Chattanooga. She is survived by her son Stuart and two brothers Jesse & Lebron Alexander. The family will have a memorial service at a later date. Companion Funeral Home of Cleveland,...

Obituary Sybil Irene Mason, 84, of Cleveland, TN passed away on April 6, 2015. She was born on May 4, 1930 to the late Mark Harold and Lummie Irene Phillips. Sybil was born in Cleveland and had been a lifelong resident of this area. She loved spending time quilting, crocheting, reading, and enjoying the company of her cats. Above all...

Obituary Jerry Lee Mason, 57, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Friday, March 8th, 2013. He was born in Copper Hill, Tn on April 26th, 1955 a son of the late Stargin and Mary Mason. Jerry is survived by one sister Karen Mason and several other extended family members and friends. There will be no public services or...

Obituary James Stephen Wilson, 64, a resident of Chattanooga pased away on Saturday night January 12th in a Chattanooga Hospital. A private interment will take place on Wednesday, January 16th, 2013 in the Ruth Cofer Cemetery in Chattanooga, TN. Survivors and arrangments will be announced later by Companion Funeral & Cremation Service who has charge of those arrangments. No Services...

Obituary Leslie Clemet Lee Smith, 92, of Cleveland passed away on Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at a local health care facility. Leslie was born here in Bradley County on May 24, 1919 the daughter of the late W.C. “Clem” and Retta S. Lee. She graduated from Bradley Central High School and lived in Cleveland until moving to Chattanooga in 1952...

Obituary Olivia Bell Donegan, 82, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Friday, February 15th, 2013 in a local health care facility. Olivia was a native of Shelbyville, TN and had lived there most of her life until relocation to Cleveland approximately ten years ago. She was born on January 22, 1931 a daughter of the late Odus and...

Obituary Beatrice Walker “Granny Bea” Stansberry, 88, a lifelong resident of Charleston, TN went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday morning, February 26th, 2013 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 16, 1924 a daughter of the late Perry and Callie Walker. Granny Bea was very devoted to her church...

Obituary Jeffrey Alan Brewer, 46, a lifelong resident of Cleveland passed away on Tuesday July 2nd, 2013 in a Chattanooga hospital. He was an active member of the Central Church of Christ of Chattanooga and attended the Eastside Church of Christ locally. Jeffrey was a talented photographer and enjoyed reading and various types of art. He had a love of...

Obituary Howard Marion Banther, 74, of Cleveland, TN passed away on October 8, 2015. He was born on October 5, 1941 to the late Howard Taft and Velma Shelton Banther. He was a lifelong resident of this area and a member of Honestville Baptist Church. Howard was a Veteran of the United States Army. In addition to his mother and...

Obituary William Paul “Bill” Lockwood 58, a resident of Spring City, TN passed away in a Chattanooga health care facility on Monday night February 6, 2012. Bill was born on March 19, 1953 in Whittier, CA a son of the late William Vernon Lockwood. Bill has worked as a quality control specialist in the nuclear power plant industry for over...

Obituary Eva Marie Andersen, 99, of Cleveland died peacefully on Wednesday, November 16, 2011. She was born in Palmetto Beach, Florida, May 30, 1912. She was preceded in death by her husband of 77 years, Dr. Herman L. Andersen who passed away on July 30, 2011 at the age of 100. The Andersens moved to Cleveland in 2004 to be...

Obituary Ray Newman Short Sr. born on July 7, 1934 passed away Friday, August 8, 2014 at Parkside Nursing Home at the age of 80, surrounded by family. He was born in South Pittsburg, TN and lived most of his life in Chattanooga, TN, later moving to Rossville, GA. He was a machinist with Sherman and Riley before becoming disabled....

Obituary Libby D. Womac, 41, a lifelong resident of Charleston, TN passed away on Tuesday, February 19th, 2013 at her home. Libby was born on February 13th, 1972. She was of the Baptist faith and a member of the Benton Station Baptist Church. Libby was an avid animal lover and a loving and devoted mother. She is preceded in death...

Obituary Judith Anne “Judy” Suits-Goins, 61, a resident of Cleveland passed away Tuesday night January 1st, 2013 in a local hospital. Judy a lifelong resident of Cleveland was born here on June 8, 1951 a daughter of the late Sam and Ruth Swetman. Judy was of the Baptist faith. She was a loving mother and grandmother and also a friend...