OBITUARIES

Norman "Ray" Kincaid

Norman "Ray" Kincaid

Aug 9, 2018

Norman “Ray” Kincaid, age 85 of the Claxton Community, passed away early Thursday morning at a Chattanooga Hospital.  He was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County; was of the Baptist faith, retired from Bowater Corporation, and served his country in the U.S. Navy.  Ray was an avid coon hunter, he never met a stranger and loved spending time...

Laverne Potokar Gust

Laverne Potokar Gust

Aug 6, 2018

Laverne Gust, 85, of Cleveland, passed away Monday, August 6, 2018 at her home.  She was of Catholic faith and was retired from Eaton.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Gabriel Andrew Xifos Gust and brother, Edward Potokar.

She is survived by her daughter, Laverne Ann Harp of Cleveland; grandchildren, Chuck Harp (Dawn) of Cleveland and Christine Stewart...

Linda Carolyn Stephenson Brown

Linda Carolyn Stephenson Brown

Aug 6, 2018

Linda Carolyn Stephenson Brown, 76, of Cleveland, passed away Monday, August 6, 2018 in a local hospital.  She enjoyed spending time with her family and was an avid bird watcher.  Linda loved the snow in the winter and going to the beach in the summer.  She was a member of North Cleveland Church of God.

She was preceded in...

Colleen JoAnn Newberry

Colleen JoAnn Newberry

Aug 6, 2018

 Colleen Newberry, age 78 of Etowah, passed away on Monday morning, August 6, 2018 at her residence.  Born on May 16, 1940 in Wisconsin to the late Roy and Dorothy Hoard Schulz, she had lived in McMinn County since 1989 and was a member of New Bethel Baptist Church. Colleen had a welcoming spirit and was the ultimate host to...

Clara Jean Dalton

Clara Jean Dalton

Aug 5, 2018

Clara Jean Dalton, age 86, of Ocoee, TN, went to be with the Lord on August 5, 2018. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Dalton; son, Ronnie Dalton; parents, Andrew and Vaudie Bates; one grandson, Justin Allen Dalton; and one great-grandchild, Christian Dalton; one sister Nina Bates; and two brothers, J.C. Bates and Andrew “Satch” Bates.

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Dennis L. Jarrett

Dennis L. Jarrett

Aug 3, 2018

Dennis L. Jarrett, 62, of Cleveland, passed away Friday morning, August 3, 2018 in an Etowah health care facility. He was a veteran of the United States Army.  Dennis retired from Georgia Pacific after 30 years of service.  He was a lifelong member of the Price Memorial AME Zion Church where he was a Sunday school teacher, choir member and...

Robert Ray Blackner

Robert Ray Blackner

Aug 2, 2018

Robert Ray Blackner, 87,  of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, August 2, 2018 at his home.  He was a retired truck driver.  Robert had served in the United States Army and was a veteran of the Korean War.  He was born in Johnstown, PA and lived in Cleveland since 2005.  He was a member of United Christian Church and he loved...

Irene Bell Hembree

Irene Bell Hembree

Aug 2, 2018

Irene Bell Hembree, 96 of Delano, passed away on Friday, August 2, 2018 at NHC of Athens.  She was born August 13, 1921 in Roswell, Georgia, the daughter to the late Fred and Ella (Guy) Bell.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Joseph Hembree; four brothers, Carl, Roy, Guy, William (Bud) Bell; two sisters, Evelyn Melton, Maydene...

Mary Frances Davis

Mary Frances Davis

Aug 2, 2018

Mary Frances Davis, 77, of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, August 2, 2018 at a local health care facility.  She was retired from Peyton’s Southeastern after 20 years.  She was of the Christian faith. 

She was preceded in death by her parents Eddie Ernest Bennett and Effie Mae Gowin Bennett, son Steve Sisson, sisters Fanny Hudson and Minnie Hughes; and...

Evelyn Moore

Evelyn Moore

Aug 1, 2018

Evelyn Moore, 74, born March 7, 1944, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, August 1, 2018 in a local healthcare facility.  She attended Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church and volunteered at the Food Pantry.  She also volunteered with Bridgemakers for thirteen years and was an avid bowler.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Edd and Zora...

Hazel Elizabeth Arp

Hazel Elizabeth Arp

Aug 1, 2018

Hazel Elizabeth Arp, 85,  of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, August 1, 2018 in local healthcare facility.  She enjoyed working in the garden and being outdoors.  By her own admission she was a “master” gardener and had a “green” thumb.  She and her husband James were world travelers with the local retired teachers. She had retired from Magic Chef/Maytag, where she...

Geraldine Dailey

Geraldine Dailey

Aug 1, 2018

Geraldine Dailey,  a resident of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at her home.  She was a member of Four Point Baptist Church.  She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and gardening.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Edward Dailey; parents, Frazier and Beulah Bunch; sons, Larry and Gary Dailey and brother, Raymond Bunch.

Survivors include...

C.M. "Mike" Barnes

C.M. "Mike" Barnes

Aug 1, 2018

 C.M. “Mike” Barnes, age 69, of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga.  Born on December 24, 1948 in Athens to the late Gene and Blanche Cantrell Barnes, he spent the majority of his life in Cleveland and was of the Baptist Faith. Mike was a Vietnam veteran serving his country in the Marine Corps....

Sonya Annette Richmond

Sonya Annette Richmond

Jul 31, 2018

Sonya Annette Richmond, 62,  passed away Tuesday, July 31, 2018 in a Nashville hospital.  She was a member of Parkway Baptist Church and loved her pet dog and cats.  She worked as a registered nurse at Bradley Memorial Hospital for twenty-five years.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas S. and Frances Shipley Casteel.

She is survived by...

James Andrew Womack

James Andrew Womack

Jul 31, 2018

James Andrew (Drew) Womack

Born Feb 17, 1998 till July 31,2018

Drew was a strong faith filled Christian who attended Chestuee Worship Center

He was preceded in death by his grandmother Alice McDowell and cousin Matthew Smith

He was the beloved son of Danny Womack of Ocoee and Jennifer (Chuck) Haggart of Etowah

He was a wonderful brother to Hope...

James Walter Ingram

James Walter Ingram

Jul 31, 2018

Walter Ingram, age 88 of Englewood, passed away on Tuesday, July 31, 2018, at his residence. Born on December 23, 1929, he was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County. He was retired from Duracell batteries and was a member of East View Baptist Church. Walter loved music, playing guitar and spending time with his family.

He is preceded...

Carmen Renee Orr

Carmen Renee Orr

Jul 31, 2018

Carmen Renee Orr, 46, of Cleveland, passed away into the loving, eternal embrace of her Lord and Savior on Tuesday morning, July 31, 2018 after a long, arduous battle with cancer.  She was a loving wife and mother and will be remembered as one who always put the needs of her family before her own. 

She was also a...

Steven Fred Kincaid

Steven Fred Kincaid

Jul 30, 2018

Steven Fred Kincaid, 69, died July 30, 2018 at his home in Delano, TN when he fell asleep in death.

The funeral service will be held at the Benton Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses located off

Highway 411 in Benton, TN on August4, 2018 at 3PM.

Steven was born on February 18, 1949 in Monterey California.  He met his...

Beulah Rothwell McKinney

Beulah Rothwell McKinney

Jul 29, 2018

Beulah Rothwell McKinney, 79, a resident of Ocoee, went home to be with the Lord and other loved ones on Sunday, July 29, 2018 at her home.  She was of Baptist faith.  Beulah was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and she lit up any room she entered. She enjoyed spending time with family and taking care of everyone.

She...

Kenneth Edward Hyde

Kenneth Edward Hyde

Jul 28, 2018

Kenneth Edward Hyde, 86, of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, July 28, 2018 in a local healthcare facility.  He was self-employed and had operated a clean-up shop for 47 years.   He had served in the U.S. Coast Guard and was a veteran of the Korean War.   He was born in Cherokee County, NC, and had lived in Cleveland most of his...

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