Martha Gail Rakestraw Goss, 64, passed away early Thursday morning, August 15, 2019, in McDonald, TN. She was of the Christian faith and enjoyed gardening, reading, bird watching and outdoors, shopping, and spending time with her family and grandkids. She was preceded in death by her parents, B.D. and Vernice Rakestraw; husband, Larry Goss; brothers, Jack, Thomas and Dan Rakestraw....
Michael Ray Stewart, 71, of Chattanooga, Tennessee passed away August 15, 2019 at the Chattanooga Hospice Care Center from cancer. Mike was born October 22, 1947 in Brownsville TN to James and Ruby Stewart. Mike was proceeded in death by his parents, sister Jaretta, and third wife Gabrielle Stewart. In 1966 he graduated from Tyner High School. Mike was an...
James Franklin (Frank) Goodwin, 89, a life long resident of Cleveland, passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 14, 2019 He was a life long member of Bethel Baptist Church and a faithful servant to his Lord and Savior. A friend to all who knew him. He served our country in the Korean War. Frank is preceded in death by his parents...
Jerry C. Cate, 71, of Cleveland passed away at his residence following an extended illness. He was born in and a lifelong resident of Ocoee. Well known as the unofficial mayor of Ocoee, Jerry was a stranger to no one. He was very proud to be from Ocoee and loved to be outdoors and racing go carts and dirt tracks...
Sarah E. Varnell, 93, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, August 14, 2019. She was born on July 23, 1926. She was a Christian and a member Bayside Baptist Church in Harrison. She was a loving wife, mother, daughter and sister. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She often told childhood stories,...
Hardy Thomas Davis, Jr., 81, longtime resident of Ooltewah, passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2019. Hardy was a big Chevrolet man. He loved Nascar and drag racing. He is preceded in death by his parents Hardy and Mae Davis; brother Harold Davis; sisters Mildred Bowman, Evelyn Bowman, Jewell Brackett,Phyllis Johnson and Linda Buckner. Left behind to cherish his memory...
Wilma Katherine Hawkins, 88, of Cleveland passed away August 13, 2019. She was born in Benton, TN to the late Bertie Viola Bates and Flavis Bates. Wilma loved going to church, reading her Bible, sewing, cooking for her family and flower gardening. She also enjoyed spending time with her family and rocking the grand babies. She was Baptist by faith...
Eddie Couey, 37, passed away, Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at a local healthcare facility. He is survived by his mother, Diane Bazzell; sister, Renee Couey; nieces, Morgan LeBlanc and Ashley Ooten; aunt, Amanda Silvers; friend, Larry McCullough. Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 15, 2019 from 6-8 pm at Companion Funeral Home-Cleveland Chapel.
Stewart R. McChesney, 81, went home to be with our Lord and Savior on Sunday, August 11, 2019, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Stewart was born in Oklahoma City, OK and moved to Casper, WY where he met his wife of 58 years, Dorothy. In his early years, Stewart was an avid snow skier and tried out for the...
Charles Wallace Stepp, 77, a resident of Niota, TN went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday August 10, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family. Charles was of the Pentecostal faith. He was born on February 20, 1942 a son of the late John & Kate Stepp. A native of Harlan, KY where he worked...