OBITUARIES

James A. "Jim" Scott

James A. "Jim" Scott

Nov 27, 2016

James A. “Jim” Scott, 75, of Cleveland passed away Sunday, November 27, 2016 at his home. He attended Philippi Baptist Church. He graduated from Bradley Central High School, class of 1960 and was a well known stone mason in the Chattanooga and Cleveland area.

 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Bert and Ann Reed Scott; birth mother,...

Tammy Susie Timmons

Tammy Susie Timmons

Nov 23, 2016

Tammy Susie McLain Timmons, 58, of Cleveland passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2016 at a Chattanooga hospital. Tammy was a professional driver for Malone Busing. She loved and sang gospel music for many years.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John H. and Lois Ramona Petit McLain.

She is survived by her daughter, Ashley Gaither of Cleveland; companion...

Jerry Hitson

Jerry Hitson

Nov 22, 2016

Jerry Hitson, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at the family residence.  He was of the Baptist faith.  He was employed with Benabout Farms for many years.  He loved his family,  his job, classic cars and his pets.    Mr. Hitson was the son of the late, George Hitson and Gertie West Hitson; his siblings:  Marvin...

Charles E. McDonald

Charles E. McDonald

Nov 22, 2016

Charles E. McDonald, 86, of Cleveland passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2016 in a local hospital. He was a member of North Cleveland Baptist Church for 70 years where he coached church softball for 15 years. He was retired from Schering Plough after 20 years of service with perfect attendance. For many years Mr. McDonald was a bulldozer operator in...

Melvin Henry VanHoozier

Melvin Henry VanHoozier

Nov 21, 2016

Melvin Henry VanHoozier, 67, a resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away Monday, November 21, 2016 at the family residence.  He was a former resident of Maryland.  He was of the Church of God of Prophecy faith.  He was a veteran of the United States Air Force.  Melvin liked to do woodworking, fishing and especially spending time with his grandchildren.

 

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Margarita "Maggie" Hayes

Margarita "Maggie" Hayes

Nov 21, 2016

Margarita “Maggie” Hayes, 72, of Cleveland, passed away Monday, November 21, 2016 at a local health care facility.  She was a manager with Trinity Broadcasting Network for several years.  Mrs. Hayes was a member of New Life Bible Church where she worked side-by-side as wife and personal assistant to her husband, the Reverend Norvel Hayes.  She also worked in ladies’...

Etta Marie Dockery

Etta Marie Dockery

Nov 20, 2016

Etta Marie Dockery, 82, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN passed away in a Chattanooga healthcare facility on Sunday, November 20, 2016.  She was formerly a seamstress with Kayline Furniture.

 

Mrs. Dockery was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Dockery; daughter, Rita Hicks; parents, Walter Gee and Gladys Golden Gee; brother, Paul Gee.

 

She is survived by...

Bruce Elton Schrock

Bruce Elton Schrock

Nov 20, 2016

Bruce Elton Schrock, 51, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, November 20, 2016 in a local hospital.  He was a member of New Beginning Fellowship where he taught the men’s Sunday school class and was also a drummer for Wednesday evening services.  He was employed with Magic Chef/Whirlpool for 27 years and had been employed with Volkswagen of Chattanooga...

Louis Roosevelt Rymer

Louis Roosevelt Rymer

Nov 20, 2016

Louis Roosevelt Rymer, 81, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, November 20, 2016 at the family residence.  He was a member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church.  He was employed with DuPont for forty years.

 

Mr. Rymer was the son of the late Arthur and Naomi Rymer and was also preceded in death by his son, Jeff Rymer; brother,...

Joan Lovell Still

Joan Lovell Still

Nov 16, 2016

Joan Lovell Still, 86, a long-time Cleveland church and community leader, passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at a local health care facility, following a lengthy illness. She was a 1947 graduate of Bradley County High School and then went on to business school in Chattanooga. She worked as an accountant for a number of area businesses including those of...

Donna Gail Whitener

Donna Gail Whitener

Nov 15, 2016

Donna Gail Whitener, 50, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, passed away on Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at her residence.

 She was a member of Philippi Baptist Church.  She was employed at Advanced Photographic.  She loved taking care of her dog, Jazzy, and also all things Disney.  She loved the outdoors and particularly going to Cades Cove with her family.  She...

Jennifer Booton Donahue

Jennifer Booton Donahue

Nov 14, 2016

Jennifer Booton Donahue, 69, of Charleston, passsed away Monday, November 14, 2016 at her home.  She was a veteran of the United States Army and served during the Vietnam Conflict.  Jennifer was a member of Covenent Promise Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Pearl Cox Booton.

Survivors include her husband of 20 years, Marvin Charles...

Sue Kelley Liner

Sue Kelley Liner

Nov 13, 2016

Sue Kelley Liner, 84, of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, November 13, 2016.  She was a member of North Cleveland Church of God and was involved in the Geneva Circle at church.  Sue enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.

 

She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Max Liner; mother and step-father, Vergia and Oliver “Hop” Painter;...

Max Liner

Max Liner

Nov 13, 2016

Max Liner, 83, of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, November 13, 2016. He was retired from Bowater after 48 years of service. Max enjoyed golfing, working in his yard, walking and his grandchildren.  

He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Sue Kelley Liner; parents, Jess and May Liner; and two sisters, Pat Jones and Ruth Varnell.

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Sheila Kirby Bowman

Sheila Kirby Bowman

Nov 12, 2016

Sheila Kirby Bowman, 70, of Cleveland passed away Saturday, November 12, 2016 at her home. She retired after 15 years of service as a Para Legal for the Department of Children’s Services of Tennessee and was a veteran of the United States Marines. Sheila was a member of River City Parrot Heads Club. She earned her Associate’s Degree from Cleveland...

Clyde (Bill) W. Thomason

Clyde (Bill) W. Thomason

Nov 10, 2016

Clyde W. (Bill) Thomason, 87, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, November 10, 2016 at home. He was a member of First United Methodist Church and former owner of WBAC and WALV radio stations.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.  He loved technology, electronics, and all sorts of gadgets.  He was a man full of life with...

Reba Stuman Cunningham Cook

Reba Stuman Cunningham Cook

Nov 8, 2016

Reba Stuman Cunningham Cook, 76, of Cleveland, was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 8, 2016.  She was surrounded by her family in her final moments that of whom were touched throughout her admirable, joyful and devout life.

 

She was a lifelong resident of Cleveland and a retired employee of Schering Plough Healthcare.  A...

Edna Irie Dill

Edna Irie Dill

Nov 7, 2016

 

Edna Roberts Dill, 90, passed away at her home in Cleveland on November 7, 2016, surrounded by family.

She was a member of Zion Baptist Church in Benton and retired from J.H. Kellman Company.

A hard-working, strong, and loving woman, she held true to tradition for her eleven grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.  She cooked delicious weekly Sunday dinners for...

Carol Spence

Carol Spence

Nov 6, 2016

Carol Spence

In the early hours of November 6, an ecstatic husband was reunited with his longtime sweetheart. Sadly for those left behind, the unexpected loss of Carol May Spence, 74, has left a hole in the hearts of those privileged enough to call her family or friend. Taking care of others was her calling and family was EVERYTHING. She...

Walter Ray Carson

Walter Ray Carson

Nov 6, 2016

Walter Ray Carson, 58, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, November 6, 2016 in a healthcare facility.  He was a lifelong resident of Bradley County and had previously attended Chestuee United Methodist Church.  He loved to trade horses and mules, and enjoyed wagon riding.

He was preceded in death by his parents, George “Short” Walter Carson and Dorothy Ruth...

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