Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries

Obituary John L Tharpe, 44, of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, Jan, 21, 2014. John was born Jan, 22, 1969 in Bradenton, Florida. He has been a resident of Cleveland since 2003. He was employed at Smokey Mountain Industries. He was a very dedicated and supportive husband and father. Much of his life revolved around his loving family, close friends and...

Obituary  Brenda Kay Ledford, 64, a resident of Dalton, GA passed away on Saturday, October 27, 2012 at Hamilton Medical Center. Brenda was born on January 17, 1948 in Boone County Kentucky. Brenda is survived by her loving husband Jimmy Bruce Ledford. The services will be private. You are encouraged to share a memory of Brenda and/or your personal condolences...

Obituary Billy C. Trotter Sr., 71, a lifelong resident of Cleveland passed away on Saturday, January 18th, 2014 at his home following a lengthy battle with cancer. Billy was born in Warner Robins, GA on June 19th, 1942 a son of the late William and Texi Trotter, He was of the Baptist faith and a member of the Harmony Baptist...

Obituary William Franklin " Bill" Elkins, 79, a lifelong resident of Cleveland passed away on Friday night, January 31st, 2014 in a local hospital surrounded by his family. Bill was born on March 23rd, 1934 a son of the late Lee and Opal Elkins. He was of the Baptist faith. The family will hold a private graveside service at a...

Obituary Roxanne Julia Siclare, 57 died March 24, 2014 at Standifer Place in Chattanooga after suffering a long illness from complications due to a stroke. Roxanne was born on October 4, 1956 in Miami, Florida. Her family moved to Avenel, New Jersey two years later where she spent her adolescent and teen years. She graduated from Colonia Senior High in...

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 Robert C. “Bob” Duggan, Jr, 87, a native of Charleston, TN passed away at 3:45 pm, Saturday, February 1, 2014 at Ball Memorial Hospital, Muncie, Indiana surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Charleston, Tennessee to the late Robert C. and Chloe (Liner) Duggan. He married the love of his life, Velma Jean (Taylor) Duggan on August...

Obituary Jack Liles, 81, a resident of Ooltewah, TN passed away on Friday morning, January 24th, 2014 at the home of his daughter in Apison, TN. Jack was born in Axon, GA on January 29th, 1932 a son of the late Lacy and Leona Liles. Jack and his wife had relocated to the Ooltewah area from Daytona Beach, FL approximately...

Obituary Jimmie Ruth Fricks Wilson, 88, a resident of East Ridge, TN went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday night November 20, 2012 in a local hospital. Jimmie was a lifelong resident of Chattanooga being born here on October 11, 1924 a daughter of the late Bud Wilson and Sally Wilson Ward. She worked for many years...

Obituary Isaac R. Pell Jr., known to many as “Junior” age 81 and a lifelong resident of Cleveland passed away on Saturday morning, January 18th, 2014. Junior was born in Cisco, GA on March 31st, 1932 a son of the late Isaac Pell Sr. & Laura Triplett Pell. He was of the Baptist faith and a very devoted member of...

Obituary The Reverend James E. “Dickie” Castello, a resident of Cleveland, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday evening, June 23, 2012 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was an ordained Bishop with the Church of God and pastored the Kelly’s Ferry Church of God (Tiftonia) for 2 and a half years and the Lakeview Church...

Obituary Elmer Hot Shot Burns, 86, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away peacefully on Tuesday September 22nd, 2015 in a local healthcare facility. Elmer had numerous hobbies including riding bicycles, traveling, and bartering; however, he was most known for being a talker and was friendly to everyone he ever met. He is preceded in death by his parents,...

Obituary Brian Elijah Moore, 37, a resident of Cleveland, passed away August 26, 2011 as a result of an automobile accident. Brian was born and raised here in Cleveland by his loving parents Joan Moore and the late Bill Moore. Brian, a graduate from Bradley Central High School in 1991, enjoyed NASCAR, woodworking, water sports, cooking, and volunteer work in...

Obituary John Diamond Helton, 61, a resident of Dayton, TN passed away on Wednesday night, January 15th, 2014 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Pensacola, FL on September 19th, 1952 a son of the late Charlie and Frances Helton. John leaves behind to cherish is memory his wife Rebecca, two daughters Rebecca Leann Helton and...

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 Ruby Nelline Smith, 79, a resident of Athens, TN went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday night, February 9, 2013 at her home surrounded by her family. Ruby a lifelong resident of Athens was born on March 20, 1933 a daughter of the late James and Minnie Webb. Ruby was of the Baptist faith. In...

Obituary   Debra Rená Banther, 33, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on August 4, 2012 in a Nashville hospital.  She was the daughter of  Rev. Jerry and Debbie Walden.  Rená has been a resident of Cleveland her entire life.  She was of the Baptist faith and a member of Way of the Cross Baptist Church.  Rená had recently been...

Obituary Alva Jean Gates, 78, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday night, January 23rd, 2014 in a local hospital surrounded by her family. Alva was born here on December 8th, 1935 a daughter of the late Earl and Genoa Barrett. She was of the Baptist faith and a member of...

Obituary  Francis Ann Myers, 66, a resident of Decatur, TN passed away on Wednesday night, June 20, 2012 in a Decatur health care facility. Francis was born in Piney Flats, TN on December 22, 1945 a daughter of the late Mose and Isabelle Ramsey. She was of the Christian faith. Francis is survived by two daughters Leigh Ann Barnett of...

Obituary Robert J. “Bobby” Davis Jr., 62, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Friday, January 31st, 2014. Bobby was born in Reliance, TN on July 15, 1951 a son of the late Effie Welch and R. J. Davis. In addition to his parents he is also preceded in death by his grandparents William and Maggie Davis and Clarence...