Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries

Obituary Deborah Ann Cope, 65, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on June 3, 2014 at her home surrounded by her family. Deborah was born in Athens, GA on October 28th, 1948. The family is planning a memorial gathering on Saturday, June 14th, 2014 from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM in the chapel of Companion Funeral Home located at...

Obituary Kris Angelo Hall, 54, a resident of Ooltewah, TN passed away on Monday April 21, 2014 at his home. He was born on August 1, 1959. He had lived in the Ooltewah area for the past eight years. Kris was a member of East Chattanooga Church of God. He enjoyed collecting cars and visiting flea markets. Above all things,...

Obituary Nella Dean (Maze) Hughes went to her heavenly home January 14, 2015. She was surrounded by her loved ones and special friends. Dean was a very outgoing person and loved to play cards and games she will be missed by all who knew and loved her. She was born in Arab Alabama September 2 1935; she is preceded in...

Obituary James "Herschel" Parker, 70, of Soddy Daisy, Tn. formally of Acworth, Ga. Mr. Parker went home to be with our lord July 29th 2015 after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. Born Jan. 9th, 1945 in Acworth Ga, to the late Herman Thomas Parker and the late Annie Lee Dupree Parker. He is preceded in death by his beloved...

Obituary Pam McIntosh, 55, a longtime resident of Cleveland, TN passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 13th, 2014 at her home. Pam was born in North Carolina on September 19th, 1958 a daughter of the late Jack & Marie Bryson. Pam was a caregiver for Cleveland Helping hands. She was very gifted in the fact her giving and warm personality...

Obituary Marilyn Denise Smith, 64, of Cleveland, TN passed away on November 26, 2014. She was born in Cleveland, TN on August 3, 1950 to Lee and Evelyn Smith. Marilyn was a lifelong resident of this area and brought much joy to those in her life. She was an Elvis Presley fanatic, loved being outdoors, crocheting, and watching TV. Marilyn...

Obituary Samuel J. McCoy, 78, of Decatur, TN passed away on Monday June 16, 2014. He was born on September 4, 1935 to the late John and Mamie McCoy. Samuel was a member of American Legion and served in the Military Honor Guard group for many years. He is preceded in death by two brothers Robert and Billy McCoy. He...

Obituary Dorothy Elizabeth "Beth" Garbutt, 47, of Harrison, TN passed away on November 25, 2014. She was born on November 10, 1967 to Malcolm and Betty Garbutt. Beth was a resident of this area for the past 22 years. She was full of life and loved her friends and family. She will be remembered as a lover of Alabama Football...

Obituary Katherine Anne Floyd Phillips Snyder passed on New Years Eve. She was born in 1950 and traveled the world, worked @ Local 43 (with her father and uncle Jack and Tommy Floyd), was in a sorority and obtained her degrees @ UTC. Kathy was also first (woman) member in the "Guardian Angel's of Chattanooga." Kathy achieved many things in...

Obituary Mason Tanner Works, infant son of Tanner and LeighAnn Works, went to be a heavenly angel on December 31st, 2014. Mason is preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Hubert and Wilma Rymer, Jeanette Works, and Jimmy Wilson. He is survived by his parents, Tanner and LeighAnn Works; his grandparents, Doug and Kim Works, Sammy and Carmen Reagan, Billy and...

Obituary Jacob R. McCracken, 88 of Union Grove, AL died Sunday, May 25th, 2014 at his residence. Mr. McCracken was born Thursday, May 13th, 1926 in Cleveland, Tennessee, the son of William A. and Nellie E. McCracken. He has called the Union Grove, AL area home for the past 45 years. He was a member of the Baptist faith and...

Obituary Daniel Everett Sanders, 84, resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Sunday afternoon, March 29th, 2015 at his home. He was born on August 27th, 1930 during the depression in Pensacola, FL a son of the late Earl Winston Sanders and Willie Lee Sanders Lovins. Daniel was of the Baptist faith and a member of Philippi Baptist Church. He...

Obituary Jerrene Yvonne Land, 79, a resident of McDonald, went home to be with the Lord on July 21, 2015. She was a member of Pine Hill Church of God. She was preceded in death by her parents Fred and Ethel Rapier; son Michael Land; two sisters Doris Higdon and Wilma Wilson; two brothers Elmer Rapier and James Rapier. She...

Obituary Richard Terry Peters, 61, a resident of Chattanooga went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday November 15, 2011 in a Chattanooga hospital. Richard was born on December 28, 1949 in Chattanooga, but spent most of his childhood years in Rock Springs GA and graduated from Lafayette High School. He served in the U. S. Army...

Obituary Laura J. Long, 52, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on June 20th, 2013. There will be no public services at this time. You are encouraged to share a memory of Laura and/or your personal condolences with her family by visiting his memorial web page and guestbook at www.companionfunerals.com. Companion Funeral & Cremation Service and the Cody family...

Obituary Raymond Roy Willis, 71, of Cleveland, TN passed away on February 15, 2015. He was born on June 2, 1943 to the late Franklin and Lessie Willis. He has been a member of this area since 1975, moving here from DeLeon Springs, FL. He was a member of New Beginnings Fellowship Church the past 10 years. Ray was a...

Obituary A memorial service will be held at kingdom hall church on spring place road on Wednesday January 21, 2015 at 1:30pm. Memorial Service Details 1:30 PM Wednesday January 21, 2015 Kingdom Hall Church Spring Place Road Cleveland, TN

Obituary Meghan DeAnne Snyder, 30, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Friday, January 2nd, 2015 in a Chattanooga hospital. Meghan was born in Cleveland on February 3rd, 1984. She was a graduate of Bradley Central High School. She is preceded in death by her maternal grandmother Louise “Tommy” Snyder, one aunt Jeanne Underwood and a great aunt...

Obituary Shirley A Hines of Chattanooga died Sunday March 22, 2015. She was preceded in death by her son Jermany Jerome Hines, her mother Louise Hines Brown and grandparents Otha S Roach and Guy Hines. She is survived by her sons Val Lamar and Courtney L Hines both of Chattanooga. Grandsons Nathan C Pursley (Heidi D), Courtney Hines Jr, Sam...

Obituary Julian E. Gene Keith, 75, a lifelong resident of Bradley County passed away on Saturday morning, March 7th, 2015 in a local hospital. He was born on April 29th, 1939 a son of the late Harle R. & Annie Keith. Gene was of the Baptist faith and a member of Old Pathway Missionary Baptist Church. In addition to his...