Marjorie Shields Crider

Dec 17, 2020

Marjorie”Margie” Shields Crider, age 94, went to meet her Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 17, 2020 . Born on February 8, 1926 in Cohutta, Georgia to the late John and Cora Shields, she was a lifelong resident of Whitfield County and a member of Samples Memorial Baptist Church in Cleveland. Margie was a 1943 Graduate of Dalton High School...

Susan Marie Swafford

Dec 17, 2020

Susan Marie Swafford, 53, of Athens, passed away peacefully in her home December 17,2020 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Helen Knezevich. She is survived by her sons Samuel and Drew Hilliard and their father Buddy Hilliard, brother Nicholas Knezevich Jr., sisters Judy Andersen and Kathy (George) Marjanski and a good...

Otho Floyd Bilbrey

Dec 16, 2020

Otho Floyd Bilbrey, 76, a lifetime resident of Soddy Daisy, Tennessee was called home to be with his Heavenly Father on December 16th, 2020 with his family by his side. Floyd was born on November 24th, 1944 to the late Elbert and Ana Bilbrey. Floyd was a retired farmer. He loved to fish and spend time with his family. Preceding...

Sharon K Trentham

Dec 16, 2020

Sharon K. Trentham passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2020. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, December 22, 2020, from 1:00PM until 3:00PM in the chapel of Companion Funeral Home located at 2415 Georgetown Road NW in Cleveland. A Celebration of Sharon's Life will begin at 3:00PM with Pastor Timothy Trentham officiating. Sharon will be laid to rest in...

Alan Ruderman

Dec 16, 2020

Alan Ruderman, 85, passed away December 16, 2020 at CHI Memorial Hospital. He was born August 6, 1935 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Israel and Rebecca Ruderman. He was also predeceased by a brother, Dr. Robert Ruderman. After graduating from CCNY, he worked as an engineer at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio. He then graduated from Brooklyn...

Jessie Ryan

Dec 16, 2020

Jessie Ryan 50 years old of Cleveland, Tn was a veteran of the US Army. He was born in Decatur, AL on April 11, 1970. He entered eternal rest on December 16, 2020. Jessie enjoyed woodwork in his garage, fishing, and collecting artifacts and rocks. He loved long drives through the mountains with his wife, Carlee Ryan. Jessie is preceded...

Virginia Mitchell

Dec 16, 2020

Virginia Dare Mitchell (Smith), 95, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2020 in Cleveland, TN, reuniting with her husband of 71 years just in time for Christmas. She leaves behind a legacy of commitment to her family and her church as a steadfast example of a Christian life, serving the role of Elder at First Christian Church in Cleveland. Born...

Phil A. Crawley

Dec 16, 2020

Phil Crawley, 89, a resident of Dayton, TN, passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2020. He was honorably discharged after serving 10 years in the Air Force. He considered himself a jack of all trades and loved watching Vols Football and the Atlanta Braves. He was preceded in death by his parents, G.C. Crawley and Marie N. Crawley; and wife...

Tara Prestenbach Everett

Dec 16, 2020

Tara Prestenbach Everett, 51, born December 5, 1969, resident of Cleveland, TN, formerly New Orleans, LA, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, December 16th 2020. She was a graduate of Cleveland State Community college and worked as a certified medical assistant. She was a beloved and devoted member of GraceWay Chapel in Cleveland. She never met...

Kenneth David Caplinger

Dec 15, 2020

Kenneth David Caplinger, age 68, of Soddy Daisy, TN passed away Tuesday, December 15 at home following an extended illness. He was an Army Veteran, beloved husband, loving father & grandfather. He was an avid bowler for many years and a car enthusiast. He is survived by his wife, Brenda and two daughters Karen (Nathan) and Sarah (Michael); three grandchildren...