James Dale Drotzur
Nov 9, 2018
James Dale Drotzur, 57, of Cleveland, passed away Friday, November 9, 2018 at a local hospital. He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and had lived in the Cleveland area for the past 40 years. He was of the Catholic faith. He enjoyed spending his time fishing and working on cars.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry John...
Robert Leonard Shipman
Nov 8, 2018
Robert “Bob” Leonard Shipman, 81, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, November 8, 2018 at an area hospital.
He was born October 1, 1937 in Calhoun, GA to John and Minnie Shipman. Robert was retired after 30 years from Roadway Express where he was able to enjoy his passion of driving his truck. He was Past Master of...
Kathy Diane Bullard
Nov 5, 2018
Kathy Diane Bullard, age 60, of Decatur, passed away on Monday, November 5, 2018, at Starr Regional Medical Center in Athens. Born in Rome, Georgia on September 20, 1958, she had spent the past few years in Tennessee while employed at Mastercraft.She was preceded in death by her father, Jack Carney.Survivors include her daughter, Melissa Rose-Williams of Augusta, Georgia; grandchildren,...
Craig Sanford Parrish
Nov 4, 2018
Craig Sanford Parrish, 91, of Ponce Inlet FL, passed away Sunday, November 4, 2018 in a Florida hospital. He was a 1947 graduate of Collegedale Academy and a 1951 graduate of Southern Missionary College. He was veteran of the United States Army and was retired from Bishop Baking Company after 35 years of service. Craig was a founding member and...
William (Bill) Walter Cross
Nov 2, 2018
William (Bill) Walter Cross, age 79, of Cleveland, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday morning November 2, 2018.
He is preceded in death by his sons, Tim Cross, Larry and Garry Cross; parents, Wallace and Lily Cross; and four brothers and two sisters.
He is survived by his wife of almost 60 years, Mary Cross; daughters,...
Donald M. Lorton
Nov 2, 2018
Donald M. Lorton, age 88, of Cleveland, passed away on Friday November 2, 2018. Don was a First Lieutenant in the U.S.A.F from 1951-1955. In 1957 Don received his B.S. in Industrial Administration from the University of Illinois. In 1970, Don received his MBA from Michigan State. In 1957, Don started his career at the Whirlpool Corporation in Fremont, OH. ...
Charles Thomas Nicholson
Nov 1, 2018
Charles Thomas “Sonny” Nicholson, age 88, of Cleveland, passed away on Thursday November 1, 2018 in a local healthcare facility. Sonny was a Korean War veteran. He was the owner and operator of Nicholson Tractor for many years; he then worked for Whitmire Reality. He was a member of the Benton Lodge. He was of the Baptist faith.
He is...
Joyce Germaine Dube Spurlin
Oct 31, 2018
Joyce Germaine Dube Spurlin, 83, passed away on October 31, 2018. She was born in Jay, Maine on June 11, 1935 to the late Albert and Edith Dube.
She was preceded in death by her brothers, Bertrand and Philip; and sons, Joseph, Dennis, and Thad.
She is survived by daughter, Karen West; sons, Philip and Scott Spurlin; daughter-in-law, Nola Jayne...
Jack Kelly White, Sr
Oct 30, 2018
Jack Kelly White, Sr, age 73 of Athens, passed away on Tuesday, October 30, 2018, at his residence. Born in Englewood on February 17, 1945, Jack was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County and was a member of Englewood Church of GOD and the Manila Masonic Lodge # 633. He was the owner of Englewood Safety Center and...
Mary Ruth Cardin
Oct 30, 2018
Mary Ruth Martin Cardin, age 81 of Englewood, passed away on Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. Born on August 6, 1937, she was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County.
Mary Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, Willard and Kate Green Martin; her husband, Bruce Cardin and her son-in-law, Ruel Wilson
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Ernest F. Jones, Jr.
Oct 30, 2018
Ernest Franklin Jones, Jr., 71, of Gadsden, Alabama and formerly of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, October 30, 2018 in a Birmingham hospital. He was a member of Fairview Road Church of Christ and an endowment member of the NRA. He was retired from the United States Navy where he achieved AXC ranking. Mr. Jones was also employed by NASA and...
Dewayne Hicks
Oct 28, 2018
Dewayne Hicks, 56, of Cleveland, passed away Monday, October 29, 2018 in a Chattanooga hospital. A native of Bradley County, Dewayne served as constable for the 6th District for 20 years. He was a 1982 graduate of Bradley Central High School and attended Westmore Church of God.
Hicks began his involvement in law enforcement as a charter member of the...
Bertha "Faye" Grace Beshears
Oct 28, 2018
Bertha “Faye” Grace Beshears, born September 12, 1942 went home to be with her Heavenly Father, Sunday, October 28, 2018. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother and sister.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Otto and Mattie Branham; her husband of 48 years, Leroy Beshears and brother, Cecil Dewit Branham.
She is survived by her children, Tim Kelley,...
Lillie Mae Carter
Oct 26, 2018
Lillie Mae Carter, 90, of Cleveland, passed away Friday, October 26, 2018 at her residence. She was a lifelong resident of Cleveland and of the Baptist faith.She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Denver Riggs; parents, Mike and May Carter; daughter, Judy Gates; brother, Buck Carter; and sisters, Nann Baldwin, Lucy Whiteside, and Nell Davis.She is survived by...
Richard "Tiger" Jones
Oct 25, 2018
Richard “Tiger” Jones, 78, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, October 25, 2018 in a local hospital.
He was a member of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church where he served on the Vestry, including two years as Senior Warden. He graduated from McCallie School, Vanderbilt University, and Northwestern University.
He served five years on active duty in the US...
Frank Richard Leitner
Oct 23, 2018
Frank Richard Leitner, 57, of Independence, MO, passed away Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at his residence. He was born in Chicago, IL, attended St. Richard’s Catholic School and Madame Curie Sladowska High School.From working at the Chicago Board of Trade, he moved to Hawaii to pursue a professional drumming career. He is remembered by many relatives and childhood friends scattered...
Barbara Kempe Zierold
Oct 23, 2018
It is with sadness that we announce the death of Barbara Kempe Zierold, wife of the late Donald A. Zierold. Barbara was born March 11, 1938 in Paget Parish, Bermuda to the late Anne Elizabeth Robson Kempe and W. Martin Kempe. She passed away Tuesday, October 23, 2018.
In addition to her husband and parents she was preceded in death...
Wanda Burke
Oct 22, 2018
Wanda Burke, 88, of Cleveland, passed away Monday, October 22, 2018 in a local healthcare facility. She had lived in the Cleveland area her entire life. She was involved in the Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion and a graduate of Bradley Central High School. She loved to read, go bowling, and also loved to travel and go on fun...
Mack McKinley Johnson
Oct 22, 2018
Mack Johnson, age 77 of Cleveland, passed away on Monday evening, October 22, 2018, at his home. Born on February 1, 1941 in McMinn County, he lived a majority of his life in Cleveland and was a member of East Cleveland Baptist Church. Mack loved cars and was a well-known auto body man who would help anyone in need. He...
Truman Pickett
Oct 21, 2018
Truman “Wayne” Pickett, 80, of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, October 21, 2018 at his residence. He was a native and lifelong resident of Bradley County. He was retired from Starkey Printing and also served in the Bradley County Sheriff’s Department for 7 years. He was a co founder of the Main Street Cruiser’s Car Club. Wayne was a member of...
