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Ernest "Joe" Cannon
Sep 19, 1935 - Sep 7, 2026
"Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his faithful servants." - Psalm 116:15On Monday Morning, September 7, 2026, Ernest Joe Cannon, 90, of Cleveland, TN, was called home to his eternal resting place, leaving behind a legacy of faith, honesty, hard work, and steadfast service. A devoted family man and servant…
Robert "Bob" Warren Gaither
May 26, 1951 - Sep 5, 2026
Robert "Bob" Gaither, age 75, of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away peacefully and unexpectedly on September 5, 2026.Bob was a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, faithful friend, and a man whose kindness, humor, and willingness to help others touched countless lives.Bob leaves behind his beloved wife, Pamela "Pam" Gaither. Bob and Pam built a life…
Larry Joe Miller
Apr 23, 1957 - Sep 5, 2026
Larry Joe Miller, 69, of Englewood, TN passed away on September 5, 2026. Larry Joe had a deep love for horses and especially enjoyed riding, which was one of his greatest passions in life. He was known for his wonderful sense of humor and was always ready with a joke or a funny story to…
Paul Talbott Bradshaw
Oct 4, 1959 - Sep 4, 2026
Paul Talbott Bradshaw, 66, of Decatur, Tennessee passed away on Friday September 4, 2026.The family will be receiving friends from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm on Thursday, September 10, 2026 at Companion Funeral Home - The Mack Shelton Parlor.You are invited to share a personal memory of Paul or your condolences with his family at his…
Gary "Rusty" Everette Kyle
Jun 17, 1959 - Sep 3, 2026
Gary "Rusty" Everette Kyle, 67, of Tellico Plains passed away on September 3, 2026. Rusty was a hardworking man who spent his life as a mechanic. He had a natural talent for fixing things and was the kind of person who could figure out how to repair just about anything. He had a true passion…
Stanton Elias Goforth
Apr 1, 1962 - Sep 2, 2026
In Loving Memory Of Stanton E. Goforth, 64, passed away on September 2, 2026. He was born on April 1, 1962, to the late Mr. and Mrs. MJ Goforth. Stanton was a lifelong resident of Bradley County. After many years of trucking, he became the owner of Stan's Pool Cleaning. He enjoyed grilling, spending time…
Lucille Epperson
Aug 18, 1937 - Sep 2, 2026
Lucille Epperson, 89, of Tennga, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at Willow Acres in Riceville, Tennessee, after a long battle with dementia. She was born on August 18, 1937 in Conasauga, Georgia. Lucille worked all of her adult life in carpet mills. She retired from Diamond Carpets, Eton, Georgia and later worked…
Rhyne Gray Hapgood "Happy" Williams
May 10, 1961 - Sep 2, 2026
Rhyne Gray Hapgood “Happy” Williams, 65 of Rossville, passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. He was born in Chattanooga on May 10, 1961, to Rhyne Junior and Virginia Holmes Williams. In his younger years, Happy was named Most Valuable Player in his youth baseball league. He was a gifted craftsman and enjoyed working his…
Larry B. Rector
Nov 14, 1946 - Sep 1, 2026
Larry B. Rector, 79, of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2026 surrounded by his loved ones.Larry was born on November 14, 1946. Larry proudly served in the United States Navy. He served with honor, dedication, and pride.After completing his military service, Larry went on to work in the pest control business for…
Randy Glenn Burrell
Jul 6, 1965 - Sep 1, 2026
Randy Glenn Burrell, a beloved son, brother, and friend, peacefully passed away on September 1, 2026. Born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, he was a lifelong resident of the Southeastern United States, recently residing in Ringgold, Georgia. Randy was a proud veteran of the United States Navy, and he carried that pride throughout his life.Randy was preceded…
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