Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries

Obituary Janice Sue Watkins Rutledge, 68, a resident of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away at her home on October 4, 2015. Janice was born on February 10, 1947 to the late, Joseph Watkins and Dora Kelly. She was greatly loved by all that knew her and will be dearly missed. Along with her parents, Janice is preceded in death by her...

Obituary Ana Marie DaRocha, 52, a resident of Ooltewah, TN passed away on Saturday, May 23rd, 2015. She was born on November 22nd, 1962. Ana is preceded in death by her father Alfonso Pedro. She is survived by her mother Marie Antoine Pedro and three children Brandon, Daniel & Leana. There will be no formal services at this time. You...

Obituary Jeffrey Maurice Stokes, 46, a resident of Birchwood TN passed away on Tuesday October 25, 2011 in a Chattanooga hospital. Jeffrey was of the Baptist faith. He is preceded in death by his mother Joann Welch Stokes. Jeffrey is survived by one daughter Annie Stokes of Birchwood, his father Bud Stokes and step mother Dorothy Stokes also of Birchwood,...

Obituary Benjamin Franklin Perkins, 58, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Saturday January 18, 2014 in a Cleveland hospital. He was born on December 9, 1955 to the late Albert and Ola Mae Perkins. He had lived in the Cleveland area for the past fifteen years and was the owner of Perkins Heating and Air. In addition to...

Obituary Willie Mae Hamby, 88, a lifelong resident of Athens, TN passed away on Wednesday night, August 13th, 2013 at her home. Willie was born in Athens, TN on October 18th, 1924 a daughter of the late Faddie & Josie Gregory. She was of the Christian faith. Willie will always be remembered for the way she loved her children and...

Obituary Ernest Norman Goodwin, 71, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 10 2012 at his residence. He was a son of the late Ernie and Nanny Goodwin. He enjoyed being outdoors and was an avid deer hunter. He was retired from Combustion Engineering Inc. Norman was a member of the Bethel Baptist Church, the Boilermaker's...

Obituary Beverly Ann Hayes of Cleveland, Tennessee was escorted by the angels to a place Jesus made for her in Heaven on May 7th, 2015. She was born on June 13th, 1938 in Chattanooga, Tennessee, but lived most of her life in Michigan. She is preceded in death by the love of her life, her late husband Ted Hayes, parents...

Obituary Elsie Mae Allen, 90, a lifelong resident of Decatur, TN passed away on Thursday night, April 17th, 2014 in the Life Care Center of Athens. She was born in Telico Plains, TN on March 28th, 1924 a daughter of the late George and Nora Roberts. Elsie was of the Baptist faith and member of the Shiloh Baptist Church in...

Obituary Edwin Clark Scott Jr., 77, of Benton, TN passed away peacefully on Wednesday November 19th, 2014 at the Hospice Care Center in Chattanooga, TN. Ed was born on May 5th, 1937 in Johnston, SC a son of the late Edwin C. Scott Sr. & Annie Mae Scott. He was a well known banker and accountant in Louisville, GA before...

Obituary Azalee Walker Bishop, 69 a lifelong resident of Ooltewah, TN passed away on Sunday, April 13th, 2014 in Acworth, GA at the home of her daughter. She was born in Chattanooga, TN on May 12th, 1944 a daughter of the late Loomis and Lola Smith Walker. Azalee was of the Baptist faith . In addition to her parents she...

Obituary  James Randall Blevins, 69, of longtime resident of Cleveland, Tennessee passed from this life on Friday, April 27, 2012. He was born on May 26, 1942 to the late Denver and Bonnie Blevins, pioneer residents of Dade County, Georgia. Randall was a truck driver by trade, driving for Pilgram’s Pride for over 30 years. He is survived by his...

Obituary Kathryne “Granny Kat” Chastain, 93, a resident of Ringgold, GA passed away on Wednesday, July 25, 2012 at her residence. She was a native of South English, IA being born there on July 19, 1919 a daughter of the late Homer and Mabel King. She was of the Baptist faith. In addition to her parents, Granny Kat is preceded...

Obituary Bobby Lee Ward Sr., 81 a resident of Cleveland, TN left this earth to join his Heavenly Father on Wednesday afternoon October 3, 2012. Bobby was born on October 26, 1930 in Huntington, WV a son of the late John and Zula Ward. Bobby graduated from Buffalo High School in Hunting, WV and attended Marshall College also in West...

Obituary Mackenlee Louise Stevison, infant daughter of Mack and Amber Sullivan Stevison was born and passed away on October 11, 2015. She is preceded in death by her great grandfather Bill Welch; grandmother Juanita Sullivan and grandfather Mack Stevison. In addition to her parents, she leaves behind to cherish her memory her grandparents: Phyllis Lawson and R.L. Denny; five brothers:...

Obituary   Gaynell Marchmon, 87, of resident of Chattanooga TN passed away on Friday September 30, 2011 in a Chattanooga health care facility. Survivors and arrangements are being finalized and will be announce later by Companion Funeral & Cremation Service. Visitation Details Service Details

Obituary Clarice Whitlow Boseman, 73, passed away on Friday morning November 2, 2012 at the home of her daughter and son-in-law in Cleveland. Clarice was born in Kellysville, West Virginia on March 7, 1939 a daughter of the late Robert and Alice Whitlow. She lived the majority of her life in the North Carolina area until recently moving to Cleveland...

Obituary  Edgar Frankie Jones, 66, a resident of Old Fort, TN passed away in a Chattanooga hospital on Thursday, October 25, 2012. Edgar a lifelong member of the Benton-Polk County area was born on February 11, 1946 in Benton Tennessee as son of the late James and Audie Jones. He was a of the Baptist faith. Edgar was a veteran...

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 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 Rodney Anthony Gillian, 46, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away early Saturday morning October 20th in a Chattanooga hospice after a brave and courageous battle with cancer. Rodney was born on October 2, 1966 in Dalton GA a son of Tex and Betty Gillian. Rodney spent most of life in the Cohutta/Dalton areas but had moved to make...