Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries

Obituary Cordelia Jo Hester Shaw passed away at her home in Cleveland, TN on Thursday, October 11, 2012. She was born on February 10, 1938 in Guntersville, AL. She leaves behind to cherish her memory her husband of 32 years, John Shaw. She also leaves behind her son and daughter in law, Robert and Karren Smith of Albertville, AL; two...

Obituary Mitchell Lyle Holloway, 47, a native of Cleveland, TN passed away on April 17, 2014 in Titusville, FL. Mitch was born in Knoxville, TN on May 5th, 1966. He was of the Church of God faith. Mitch graduated from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville in 1988 with a degree in Hotel Management. His work took him during his...

Obituary Lillie Pearl Stump, 90, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Sunday, April 6th, 2014 in a local hospital. Lillie was born in Loudon County Tennessee on December 15th, 1923 a daughter of the late Riley and Callie Franklin. She was of the Baptist faith. He and her late husband Harold made Kansas City their home for some...

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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  R.L. McKenzie, 75, of Decatur, TN passed away Tuesday, October 16, 2012, after battle with Leukemia.  R.L. was born September 26, 1937, in Big springs TN, to the late Ruben L. McKenzie and Myrtle Thompson McKenzie Randolph. He graduated from Meigs County High School in 1957 and McKenzie Business College in 1960 with a degree in Accounting. He had...

Obituary James "J.C." Parks Jr. 80, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Thursday night, August 6th, 2015 at his home. J.C. was always known for his love for fishing and making his garden. J.C. is preceded in death by his parents James & Gladys Bowman Parks and three brothers, Lonnie LeRoy Parks, Jan Parks and Charles Parks ....

Obituary William Michael David Belaire Little Billy, age 31, passed away on Friday, September 25, 2015. He was born July 12, 1984 in Portsmouth, VA to William Belaire and Judi Crader. Little Billy was a great person who could make friends anywhere he went. He also loved children and was always hanging out with his nephew. William was a gamer...

Obituary Carol Ann Creech, 74, a longtime resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on August 12, 2015 in a Chattanooga Hospital. She was born on April 8, 1941 to the late Earl Cowan and Mary Ruth Starnes. Carol had been a resident of Cleveland, TN since 1962 after moving here with her husband Bill from Fort Benning, GA. Carol will...

Obituary Hilbert Hardin Gabehart, 86, of Cleveland, TN passed away on April 29, 2015. He was born on November 15, 1928 to the late Henry and Pearl Gabehart. He had lived in the TN area for more than 50 years, moving here from Kentucky. He loved cooking, traveling, and making home movies. In addition to his mother and father, he...

Obituary John Marvin Ross, 79, of Cleveland, TN passed away at his home on Monday, September 24, 2012. John was the son of the late Aubie and Mary Ross. John grew up in Cleveland and after moving away for some time, he and Jean have spent the past forty years as a Cleveland residents. He was of the Baptist faith...

Obituary Elnora Goins 87,a life long resident of the Black Fox community in Cleveland, and better known as "Humpty" to close friends and family has taken her rightful place in Glory as a daughter of the King.  She was adored by her family as the most loving and giving woman this earth will ever know.  Her life cannot and will...

Obituary Louise Jones McCoy, 87, concluded a full and amazing life on Tuesday, July 10, 2012 at her residence surrounded by her family. Louise was born on September 27, 1924 in Cleveland to Frank and Erma Jones Sr. She was a lifetime member of First Baptist Church where she served as organist for many years. She was a member of...

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 Frank Sevier, 76, a resident of Crossville, TN passed away on September 21, 2015. A celebration of life memorial service is planned for 2:00pm CST on Saturday October 3rd, 2015 at the Woody Church of Christ, with evangelist Dennis Lovell officiating the service. The family will receive friends one hour prior from 1:00pm until the 2:00pm service time. You...

Obituary Wendell Dee Wooten Sr., 70, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Sunday, October 28, 2012 in a local hospital. Wendell was born in Benton, TN on May 30, 1942 a son of the late Dillard and Edna Wooten and has been a lifelong resident of the Benton-Cleveland areas. He was of the Baptist faith. In addition to...

Obituary Michael Jerome McMillan, 74, of Cleveland, TN passed away on October 13, 2015. He was born on April 3, 1941 to the late James and Jessie Willington. Michael loved his truck and when he was younger he enjoyed deep sea fishing and motorcycles. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife of 50 years, Carol McMillan; son Steven...

Obituary  Our beloved mother, Joyce Spears Cotham, 83, of Collegedale, TN passed away on Tuesday, April 17, 2012. Joyce “Mom” was born on June 9, 1929 in Alto, TX a daughter of the late John Edward and Ola Mae Spears. She leaves here to cherish her memory four daughters: Carolyn, Jeannie, Nancy, and Laurie, five grandchildren: Jennifer, Heather, Kelcy, Savannah...

Obituary Kevin C. Ledford, 42 a current resident of Maryville, TN passed away on Sunday, November 9th, 2014 at his home. Kevin was born in Cleveland, TN on March 17th, 1972 and spent most of his life in the Polk County area until recently relocating to Maryville. He was of the Christian faith. Kevin is survived by three daughters Brianna...

Obituary VL Swafford, 79, of Cleveland, TN passed away on September 25, 2015. He was born on January 25, 1936 in Cleveland, TN. He is preceded in death by his mother Velma Baxter; wife Ruby Swafford; sons: David Swafford, Jeff Swafford and daughter in law Saundra Swafford; brother Billy Swafford; sister Sue Griffin; and grandson Michael Swafford. He leaves behind...