Gwendola Wilson
Oct 1, 2018
Gwendola Wilson, 91, of Cleveland, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Monday, October 1, 2018 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was a faithful member of Big Spring Baptist Church for over 70 years where she loved giving her wonderful hugs to everyone she knew. For 26 years she volunteered in the Crisis Closet...
Jerry Patrick Taynor
Sep 30, 2018
Jerry Patrick Taynor, 59, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, September 30, 2018 at his home.
He was born August 11, 1959 in Columbus, Ohio to Dallas and Mary Taynor.
Jerry was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Morris Taynor; brothers, Michael Taynor, Steven Taynor; and grandson Hunter.
He is survived by his wife, Cindy Taynor;...
Vicky L. Patterson
Sep 29, 2018
Vicky Lynn Martin Patterson, 66, of Cleveland, passed away in a local hospital surrounded by her family on Saturday, September 29, 2018. She was born in Virginia and had been a resident of Bradley County since 1995. She was a member of Clingan Ridge Baptist Church. She was everyone’s mom. She loved shopping, cooking, quilting, the Christmas season, and most...
Arthur Louis Duvall
Sep 28, 2018
Arthur Louis Duvall, 72, a resident of Chattanooga, passed away Friday, September 28, 2018 at a local healthcare facility.
Arthur was preceded in death by his parents, Julius Earl Duvall and Agnita Hazel Brohman Duvall; and sister, Shirley Ann Graves.
Survivors include his son, Daniel Duvall (Rachel); brother, Robert Duvall; and sister, Mitzi Jost.
A Funeral Mass will be...
Carl "Sterling" Smith
Sep 26, 2018
Carl Sterling Smith, of Englewood, and formerly of Bayboro, NC passed away on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at a local healthcare facility. He had just celebrated his 95th birthday on Sunday September 23, 2018.
Sterling is preceded in death by his wife Dorothy H. Smith; parents, Calvin and Mary Amanda Smith; six brothers and one sister.
He is...
Samuel Wayne Puckett
Sep 25, 2018
Samuel Wayne Puckett, 53, a resident of Rossville, Ga, passed away Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at his home.
He was born March 4, 1965 in Chattanooga, TN. Sam enjoyed entertaining people by being a magician.
Sam was preceded in death by his Mother, Patsy Jo Forrester Puckett.
Survivors include his father, David Leon Puckett; sons, Spencer Puckett, Mackinley Puckett...
Donna Gayle Tindle
Sep 25, 2018
Donna Gayle Lancaster-Tindle, age 54, of Etowah, TN, passed through Heaven’s Gates Tuesday, September 25, 2018. Born in Monroe, LA she has spent the last 16 years in McMinn County.
She was a wife, mother, grandmother, friend and confidant. She was well known as a “Jill of All Trades”. She worked as a Nurse, Police Officer, Deckhand, Truck Driver, and...
Carolina Garcia Zavala
Sep 23, 2018
Carolina Garcia Zavala, 26, passed away Sunday, September 23, 2018 in Catoosa County, Georgia. She was originally from Mexico and had been in the area for the last 15 years. Carolina was of the Christian faith.
Survivors include her father, Ramiro Garcia of Austin, TX; mother, Margarita Zavala of Cleveland; stepfather, Asiel Nucamendi of Cleveland; daughter, Natalie Hazel Ortiz of...
Mary Ruth Davis
Sep 21, 2018
Mary Ruth Collins Davis, 96, of Cleveland, passed away Friday, September 21, 2018 in the Spring City Care and Rehabilitation Center. She was a member of Prospect Cumberland Presbyterian Church. She was retired from Collins Manufacturing. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She will be missed by all who knew her.
She was preceded in death by...
Gilbert Zeriel Sexton
Sep 20, 2018
Gilbert Zeriel Sexton, 85, of Cleveland, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 20, 2018 while at home surrounded by his family. He was born on August 14, 1933, in Barren County, KY. He was a member of Samples Memorial Baptist Church in Cleveland and attended services faithfully.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife of...
Lois E. Godfrey
Sep 17, 2018
Lois Elizabeth Godfrey, 90, of Cleveland, passed away Monday, September 17, 2018 at a local healthcare facility. She was retired from GE Supply. Lois was a member at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church where she played the organ and piano. She devoted her life to the music at her church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Lora...
Florine "Flo" Crittenden
Sep 17, 2018
Florine “Flo” Crittenden, 75, of Cleveland passed away Monday, September 17, 2018 in a Chattanooga hospital. She was a member of Red Hill United Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Olin Smith and Rexter Akins Smith.
She is survived by her children, Jeff Crittenden and wife Annette of Cleveland, Mike Crittenden and wife Melissa of Cleveland...
J. Douglas Matthews
Sep 17, 2018
J.Douglas Matthews, 71, of Cleveland passed away, Monday, September 17, 2018 at his home. He was born in Athens but has lived in Cleveland for the past 46 years. He was a 45 year member of Central Church of Christ where he served as a Deacon and was presently serving as Elder and song leader. He was a veteran of...
Easter Mae Douglas Barnhart
Sep 17, 2018
Easter Mae Douglas Barnhart, 97, of Cleveland passed away Monday, September 17, 2018 at her home. She was a member of Newcomb Baptist Church in Newcomb, TN and attended Prospect Church of God in Cleveland. Easter retired as the public relations representative at Pacific Bell and was a member of the Telephone Pioneers. She was a member The Order of...
John L. Bagley
Sep 15, 2018
John L. Bagley, 72, of Cleveland passed away Saturday, September 15, 2018 in a Chattanooga hospital. He was of Christian faith. Mr. Bagley was a veteran of The United States Army where he received a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star for his efforts in Vietnam.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Edwin Bagley and Pauline Juanita...
Jessica Angelique "Angie" Waters
Sep 14, 2018
Jessica Angelique “Angie” Waters, 48, of Cleveland passed away Friday, September 14, 2018 at her home. She was of the Pentecostal faith.
She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Delores Beaty.
Survivors include her husband of 32 years, Michael Waters of Cleveland; son Steven Waters of Cleveland; father, Jessie J. Prince and wife Jacqueline of Cleveland; mother, Donna...
George H Martel, Jr.
Sep 13, 2018
George Henry Martel, disabled American veteran and community leader, passed away in his Cleveland home at the age of 89 of lung cancer.
George Henry Martel was born in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, on December 28, 1928. He was one of 17 children born to Elizabeth Knoll Martel and George Henry Martel Sr. Mr. Martel’s grandparents immigrated from a town not far...
Patricia "Patty" Reynolds
Sep 11, 2018
Patricia “Patty” Reynolds, 67, of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at her home. She was a graduate of Cleveland High School, class of 1968 and had a Bachelor of Science degree from U.T.C. She was retired from the healthcare industry where she was employed as a medical technician. She loved animals and children. While Patty was in Memphis...
Anita Faye Clark
Sep 10, 2018
Anita Faye Adams Clark, age 60, passed away on Monday, September 10, 2018 at her residence in Athens. A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, she was of the Baptist faith. She was retired from Athens Community Hospital (now Starr Regional) and loved helping her patients and spending time with her family. Anita was preceded in death by her...
Thelma Ozel Underwood
Sep 9, 2018
Thelma Ozel Underwood, 64, of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, September 9, 2018. She was a seamstress with Hardwick Clothes and was of the Church of God faith.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Luther and Lena Marie Vines Smith; and husband, Howard Bennett Underwood, Sr., brother, Ement Smith; grandparents, Oscar and Annie Smith; and brother-in-law, Eddie Cross.
Survivors...
