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Robert O Howard

Robert O Howard

Oct 3, 2012

Robert O. "Bobby" Howard, 65, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, October 3, 2012 in a Nashville hospital. He was a member of West Cleveland Baptist Church where he sang in the choir and was also an usher. He was a former member of the Cleveland Masonic Lodge #134 F.&AM. He was retired from Brown Stove Works after...

Sherry Lynn Birger

Sherry Lynn Birger

Oct 3, 2012

Sherry Lynn Birger was born Sherry Lynn Moultrie in Cullman, Alabama on January 13, 1950 and graduated with Honors from Huntsville High School in 1968. In 1973, she again graduated with Honors from The University of Tennessee in Knoxville with Bachelor of Arts Degrees in both French and English. At 50, she earned her Master?s Degree in English from The...

Charles Lynn Bates

Charles Lynn Bates

Sep 27, 2012

Charles Lynn Bates, 84, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, September 27, 2012 in a Chattanooga hospital. With his coaching, teaching, and leadership throughout the years, he had a positive influence and made a profound difference in many lives. He was a great man of distinction, but proud to be a country boy. He had developed a love for...

Ronald Philip Dubois

Ronald Philip Dubois

Sep 26, 2012

Ronald Philip Dubois, 70, of Chattanooga, TN, passed away on September 26, 2012 at Erlanger Medical Center, surrounded by his family. He was born on June 30, 1942 in Manchester, NH to Philip and Emeline Senneville Dubois. Ron grew up in Manchester, later moving to Miami, FL where he graduated from Hialeah High School. He attended Dade Community College where...

Jason Tyler Wright

Jason Tyler Wright

Sep 26, 2012

Jason Tyler Wright, 20, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, September 26, 2012 due to injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. He was of the Christian faith. He was employed with Cleveland Tire. He was a member of the local Honda Boys Club. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Randall "Red" and Bonnie Wright. He is survived...

Ramanlal Dahyabhai Patel

Ramanlal Dahyabhai Patel

Sep 26, 2012

Ramanlal Dahyabhai Patel, 71, a resident of Duluth, Georgia, passed away Wednesday, September 26, 2012 in a Chattanooga hospital. He had resided in the United States for 32 years. He was a member of the Gsete of East Temple. He was retired after many years in the hotel business. Mr. Patel was the son of the late Dahyabhai Patel and...

James E Reno

James E Reno

Sep 26, 2012

Reverend James E. Reno, 81, a resident of McDonald, passed away Wednesday, September 26, 2012 at his residence. He attended the East Cleveland Baptist Church for 46 years. He was retired from Magic Chef after 34 years of service. He also served with the United States Army. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alvin and Beaulah Reno; sisters:...

Orlando Eugene Ramsey

Orlando Eugene Ramsey

Sep 24, 2012

Orlando Eugene Ramsey, 80, formerly of Cleveland and a resident of Oxford, Florida, passed away Monday, September 24, 2012 in a hospital at Ocala, Florida. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Wildwood, Florida and had attended Dalton Pike Baptist Church in Cleveland. He was active in Antique Car Clubs. Mr. Ramsey was the son of the late...

Patricia Ann Dean

Patricia Ann Dean

Sep 23, 2012

Patricia Ann Taylor Dean, 68, passed away September 23, 2012 at her residence in Cleveland. She taught at Cleveland Junior High School and Cleveland Middle School for 26 years, and was a member at Broad Street United Methodist Church. She grew up in Maryville, Tennessee and enjoyed a life long love of the Smoky Mountains. Mrs. Dean was the daughter...

Arlin Ray Yates

Arlin Ray Yates

Sep 22, 2012

Arlin Ray Yates, 85, a resident of Cleveland, formerly of McMinn County, passed away at his son?s residence on Saturday, September 22, 2012. He was of the Baptist faith. He was an avid C.B. home operator and also loved boating and fishing. He was preceded in death by his wife, Blanche Aleen Whalen Yates; parents, Willie and Dessie King Yates;...

Thomas Lynn Whitmire

Thomas Lynn Whitmire

Sep 21, 2012

THOMAS LYNN WHITMIRE Thomas Lynn Whitmire, 56, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Friday, September 21, 2012, at his home. He was a member of Tasso Christian Church. He was a member of the Cleveland Masonic Lodge, #134, F&AM, where he was a 32nd degree mason. A graduate of Bradley Central High School class of 1975, he was an avid...

Edna Marie Newman

Edna Marie Newman

Sep 20, 2012

Edna Marie Newman, 91, of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, September 20, 2012 in a local hospital. She was of Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Newman; son, Stacy Dennis Newman and parents, Cash Miller and Annie Haney Miller Swanson. She is survived by her children, Perry Keith Newman and wife, Linda of Seymour and Vicki...

Jerry Brookshire

Jerry Brookshire

Sep 18, 2012

Jerry Brookshire, 66, of McDonald, passed away Tuesday, September 18, 2012. He retired in 2010 as a welder with Heatec. He was a veteran of the United States Navy. Jerry was a member of Pine Hill Church of God. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Tressie Brookshire, Sr.; brother, Wallace Calvin Brookshire; and sisters, Betty Lee...

Phillip Preston Schoate

Phillip Preston Schoate

Sep 18, 2012

Phillip Preston Schoate, 59, of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, September 18, 2012 in a Chattanooga healthcare facility after a long standing illness. He was born on April 15, 1953 in Dearborn, MI to the late Laura Alma and Lawrence William Schoate. Phillip was a 1972 graduate of Bradley Central High School. He received a B.S. degree from Lee University and...

Frank Mowery

Frank Mowery

Sep 18, 2012

Glen Franklin Mowery (better known as Frank),72, a resident of Berwyn, Illinois and formerly of Charleston, TN, passed away on September 18, 2012. Mr. Mowery was preceded in death by his brother, Jack Mowery. He is survived by his children: Julie (Rick) Jablonski and Scott (Kim) Mowery all of Dyer, Indiana; brothers, David and William Mowery and sister, JoAnn (Lawrence)...

Helen Ruth Ensley

Helen Ruth Ensley

Sep 18, 2012

Helen Ruth Ensley, 81, of Georgetown, and formerly of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, September 18, 2012 from her earthly home to her heavenly home. She was self-employed as a cosmetologist for 20 years. Helen was a member of Hampton Drive Baptist Church. She was a homemaker and a wonderful mom. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clint Edwin...

Roy Paul Elkins

Roy Paul Elkins

Sep 13, 2012

Roy Paul Elkins, 90, a lifelong resident of Bradley County, passed away Thursday, September 13, 2012. He retired from Bowater and later worked at Wal-Mart as a greeter. Roy Paul was a veteran of the United Sates Army having served during World War II. He was a member of Big Spring Baptist Church where he served faithfully as a deacon...

Sharon Irene Dubois

Sharon Irene Dubois

Sep 12, 2012

Sharon Irene Keller Norman Dubois, 56, of Chattanooga, peacefully drifted to heaven on the 12th of September, 2012. She loved life, family, friends, all animals and the oceans majesty. She was known for her quick wit, kindness and unmatched sense of humor. She will always be remembered by her family for her bright smile, loving eyes and open heart. She...

Mary J Frye

Mary J Frye

Sep 12, 2012

Mary Jefferson Frye, 92, of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, September 12, 2012. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Shelbyville where she lived until five years ago when she moved to Cleveland. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Guy Frye; parents, Thomas and Sarah Carothers Jefferson; son, William J. Frye; sisters, Eulalie Jefferson and Elizabeth...

Eugene Myers

Eugene Myers

Sep 11, 2012

Eugene "Wart" Myers, 77, of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, September 11, 2012. He attended 4th Street Community Church. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Myers; parents, Richard and Reatha Myers; brothers, Cleve Myers, John Myers, Jim Myers and Herman "Squeaky" Myers; and sisters, Judy Gilbert, Vivian Brown and...

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