Companion Funeral & Cremation Service

07/29/2026

💙 The Gift of Planning Ahead 💙

Planning ahead is one of the greatest gifts you can give your family. It allows them to focus on honoring your life instead of making difficult decisions during an emotional time.

Pamela Loy shared her family's experience with Companion:
"Our mother recently passed away and she had preplanned her arrangements with Companion several years ago. Due to that preplanning it released us from a great deal of emotional stress and anxiety. Everything that our mother had requested was provided for by Companion. The Companion staff was so easy to work with, they were so caring and attentive to our family. The facility is a beautiful church sanctuary with a calm and peaceful setting. I would highly recommend their services." – Pamela L.

Pamela, thank you for allowing us to care for your family during such a meaningful time. We're honored that your mother's wishes were carried out exactly as she had planned, giving your family the space to focus on what mattered most—celebrating her life together.

07/29/2026

Edith Inafaye Long

Edith Inafaye Long of Conasauga Tennessee, a true prayer warrior, left this earthly home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday morning July 23rd, 2026. She was born in Tellico Plains, Tennessee, April 18th, 1947 to Roy and Carrie Mae Harrison. Both of her parents gave her the gift of hard work and a love for gardening, but it was the daddy she adored that gave her the gift of freckles and red hair. She was blessed to...

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07/29/2026

Robert Kenneth Gaston

Robert Kenneth Gaston, born on June 3, 1941, in Rocky Face, Georgia, departed this life on July 22, 2026, at the age of 85. A dedicated truck driver, Kenneth spent over 50 years on the road, traversing all 48 contiguous states and building a wealth of stories and experiences along the way. His great passion for driving was only matched by his love for gardening and tinkering with his beloved 1949 Mercury. Kenneth is survived by his daughters, Nancy Carmony...

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07/29/2026

Gary Dale Moreland

Gary Dale Moreland, 79, of Athens, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 22, 2026, at his home. Born on July 11, 1947, in Cleveland, Tennessee, Gary was the son of the late Rev. Joe Lynn Moreland and Grace Margaret "Ruby" (Webb) Moreland. He spent his life rooted in East Tennessee, where he was known for his quiet strength, generous spirit, and unwavering Christian faith. Gary found great joy in the outdoors and especially loved fishing and hunting. In the...

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07/29/2026

Karl Max Borst

Karl "Max" Borst, 95, of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2026. Born on January 23, 1931, in South Vienna, Ohio, Max lived a life defined by faith, service, and dedication. He proudly served his country as a Lieutenant in the United States Air Force before beginning the next chapter of his life with the love of his life, Mary Ann. Max married Mary Ann on October 16, 1954, after the two met while she was working as...

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07/29/2026

Barbara Jeanine Kelly

Barbara "Jeanine" Kelly born on December 16,1958 in Houma, Louisiana. She passed away on July 25, 2026. Jeanine absolutely loved to dance, play games, and fish. Her favorite place was the beach, and her favorite thing was spending time with her family and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, Bobby Kelly and Rita Williams Kelly. Surviving are her children, Kirk Pitre Jr, Kell Pitre and wife Shelly, Dawn Pitre-Northime and husband Dennis; 4 grandchildren, Kelley Phillipps ,...

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07/29/2026

Donna Marlene Kennedy

Donna Marlene (Hughes) Kennedy, age 65 of Chatsworth, Ga. formerly of Turtletown, TN went home to be with the Lord on Saturday July 25th, 2026. Donna was born on October 17th, 1960, to the late Clemoth "Skip" & Marjorie Lee Hughes in Detroit, Michigan. She was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt & friend. She never met a stranger and to know her was to love her. She loved the Lord and was a member of Lakeview Baptist Church...

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07/28/2026

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Alex Wayne Poole. Alex went home to be with the Lord on July 25, 2026, at the age of 37. Born on February 16, 1989, in Cleveland, Tennessee, Alex lived a life filled with love, laughter, and devotion to his family and community.

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07/28/2026

If you were unable to attend the funeral services or livestream event for Patricia Hicks, we have made the recording available https://cutt.ly/PatriciaHicksRecordingA2E6895C.

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07/28/2026

Gary "Wayne" Foster

Gary "Wayne" Foster, aged 77, of Ringgold, Georgia, peacefully departed this life on July 21, 2026. He was born on June 2, 1949, to the late George and Eva Foster and was a devoted member of the Christian faith. Wayne dedicated over 55 years of his life to his work as a brick mason, a trade that reflected his strong work ethic and craftsmanship. Beyond his professional achievements, he was known for his vibrant spirit and passions, most notably his...

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