Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries

Obituary John Ralph Burchfield, 72, a longtime resident of Cleveland, TN passed away peacefully at his home on Friday night, March 14th, 2014 surrounded by his family. John Ralph was born on February 14th, 1942 in Robbinsville, NC a son of the late Floyd and Myrtle Burchfield. He worked for many years until his retirement as a truck driver where...

Obituary Jimmy Doyle Patterson, 78, a lifetime resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Friday night, June 6th, 2014 in a local health care facility. Jimmy was born on December 15th, 1935 a son of the late Oscar & Cora Patterson. He was retired from the AD Milling Company in Cleveland, TN after thirty seven years of service. Jimmy loved...

Obituary Daniel David True, 74, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Thursday night, January 22, 2015 at his home. David was born in Rockwood, TN on November 17th, 1940 a son of the late James Ernest and Louellen True. He was a honorably discharge veteran of the United States Army after faithfully serving his country. In addition to...

Obituary Jennifer Tinsley Bradshaw, 63, originally from Cleveland, now residing in Billings, Montana went to be with our Lord on February 18th, 2015 with her husband, Bob Bradshaw by her side. Jennifer was born in Cleveland, TN to the late Norvin and Emma Lou Tinsley. She is also preceded in death by her grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. Rando Tinsley, and...

Obituary Arthur George was born on Lang Plantation in Portland, Alabama on September 24, 1938 to Mattie Gutridge and James George. He departed this life on September 7, 2013 in Summerville, Georgia. In 1943, the family relocated to Harlem, New York where Arthur attend public school until he joined the Unites States Air Force in the summer of 1956, at...

Obituary Charles Edwin Caldwell, 86, of Georgetown, TN passed away at his residence on April 6, 2015. He was born on July 5, 1928 to the late Charles Darius and Ida Chambers Caldwell. He was a long time farmer and truck driver and lifelong resident of this area. Edd retired from Roadway Express and was a Veteran of the Korean...

Obituary Jimmie Max Brown, 77, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN went to be with his Heavenly Father on Wednesday morning, June 11th, 2014. Jimmie was born on September 21st, 1936 in Bradley County as son of the late Paul Anderson Brown and Mayme Louella Ruth Brown. He was a member of the First Baptist Church. Jimmie was an agent...

Obituary  William Andrew “Bulldog” Sullivan Jr., 61, a resident of Cleveland passed away on Sunday morning in a Georgia health care facility. Bulldog, a lifelong resident of Cleveland was born here on November 15, 1950 a son of the late William Sr. and Pauline Barrett Sullivan. He was of the Baptist faith and a member of the Samples Memorial Baptist...

Obituary Richard Ira Davis, 76, of Cleveland, TN passed away at a Chattanooga hospital on Wednesday September 30, 2015. He is preceded in death by his parents Ira L. and Katherine Kington Davis; one brother James L. Davis; sister Emmalou Tinsley; grandparents: Luther and Emma Davis, John and Katie Kington and infant brother Denis. He was a veteran of the...

Obituary Robert Lewis, 86, a resident of Dayton, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday evening, March 22nd, 2015 in a Chattanooga health care facility. Robert was born in Etowah, Tennessee on May 20th, 1928. His parents were the late Mr. and Mrs. John Newton Lewis of Etowah. Robert worked for 31 years at TVA and retired as a plant manager at...

Obituary Robert J. “JoJo” Ware, 49, a resident of Birchwood, TN passed away on Wednesday October 12, 2011 in a local hospital. JoJo was a son of the late Freddy Ware, and also preceded in death by a son Nathaniel Joe Ware, and one brother Ronnie Ware. JoJo is survived by his mother Dorothy Singleton also of Birchwood, TN and...

Obituary Lillie Walker, 83, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on February 1st, 2015 at her home. She was born in Decatur, TN on January 4th, 1932 a daughter of the late Noah and Lona Dake. Lillie has lived most of her life in the Cleveland area. She was well known for babysitting numerous children in the Cleveland area....

Obituary Brenda Faye Kennedy Bryan, 69 years old, born on March 26, 1945 went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday May 28, 2014. She was a member of Eastview Baptist Church in Georgetown, TN. She was preceded in death by her father J.P. Kennedy and one infant brother. Survivors include husband of 53 years, Carlos Bryan...

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 Michael Wayne Gipson, 57, a resident of Rossville, GA passed away on Saturday night, August 3rd, 2013. Michael was born in Chattanooga on November 29th, 1955 a son of the late David J. and Peggy Sue Gipson. He was employed with Wally’s restaurant in East Ridge from many years. Michael enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren. Michael...

Obituary   Lisa Krueger Stone, 48, of Signal Mountain, TN, went home to Heaven to live with our God and Savior, Jesus Christ on July 23, 2012 after a brave and gallant fight with cancer.   Lisa is survived by her beloved son, William Bryan (Trey) Stone, III, and, her loving husband, William Bryan (Bill) Stone, II.  Also, her parents, Larry and...

Obituary "Ida" Nell King, 74, a lifelong resident of Athens and Decatur passed away on Sunday, June 15th, 2014 at her home. She was of the Baptist faith. She lived 18 years of life with her husband Thomas Humphrey. Ida is preceded in death by her first husband Leonard King, her father Nelson McKinney, her mother Bruce All Redman, one...

Obituary Gary Ellis went to be with the lord and loved ones who preceded him onto glory on December 14, 2014. He was with Family and loved ones and at peace with his savior Jesus Christ. Gary touched the lives of many people in a positive, compassionate manner. He was a member of Elkmont Baptist Church. Gary was an accomplished...

Obituary Rev. Marvin Hughes, Jr., 86, known by family and friends as "Junior", was welcomed into the arms of his Savior on January 19, 2015, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born the oldest of nine children to Marvin and Georgia Hughes on February 3, 1928. He dedicated his life to serving the Lord and led many...

Obituary Christopher James “C.J.” Shouse, 22, of Dayton, TN passed away on November 21, 2014. He was born on October 14, 1992 in Morris, IL. C.J. loved motorcycles, being outdoors, logging, landscaping, and hunting. He is preceded in death by two great-grandmothers Hessie Shouse and Lois Hooper He leaves behind to cherish his memory his mother Patricia Wisneski (Michael James),...