OBITUARIES

Martha S. Poole

Martha S. Poole

Aug 21, 2018

Martha S. Poole, 70, of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, August 21, 2018 in a local hospital. Martha retired from Advanced Photographic Solutions after 35 years of service and was of the Baptist faith. She liked to travel and go on cruises with her friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Joe Homer and Ethel Arrieta Silver, Sr.; brother,...

Linda Jean Willis

Linda Jean Willis

Aug 18, 2018

Linda Jean Willis, 69, of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, August 18, 2018 at a local healthcare facility.  She retired from American Uniform where she worked for 30 years.  Linda’s biggest joy in this life was her children and grandchildren.  She was a member at Union Grove church of Christ for 60 years.

She was preceded in death by her...

Alma "Sue" Reynolds

Alma "Sue" Reynolds

Aug 16, 2018

Alma “Sue” Reynolds, 84, of Georgetown, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 16, 2018.  She was surrounded by her loving family and will be lovingly remembered by her five daughters and their families.  Sue was a member of Brittsville Baptist Church in Meigs County and was involved in helping hands at the Ronald McDonald House.

She was...

Billy Franklin Rogers

Billy Franklin Rogers

Aug 15, 2018

 Billy Franklin Rogers, age 85, of Etowah, passed away on Wednesday afternoon, August 15, 2018, at his home.  He was a native of Benton until his marriage and moved to Etowah 53 years ago. He was retired from Textron in Athens, and previously worked at Beaunit of Etowah.  He served his country in the United States Army and was honorably...

Wanda Fay Odom

Wanda Fay Odom

Aug 14, 2018

Wanda Fay Clayton Odom, 72, of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, August 14, 2018 in a Chattanooga hospice care center.  Wanda was born in Polk County, but was a life-long resident of Bradley County.   She was retired from Magic Chef after 20 years of service.  She enjoyed gardening, cooking, antiquing and spending time with her family.  She was of Baptist faith.

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Cecil Claude White

Cecil Claude White

Aug 14, 2018

Cecil Claude White, 93, of Cleveland, died Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at a Chattanooga hospital. He was a member of Red Hill United Methodist Church. Mr. White was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force serving in WWII.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Jean White; son, Randy White; mother, Adeline Tonn White; father, Hugh White; step mother,...

Matthew Harrison Brown

Matthew Harrison Brown

Aug 12, 2018

Matthew Harrison Brown, 49, of Cleveland, TN died unexpectedly Sunday, August 12, 2018 from an apparent heart attack. Matthew relished learning, teaching and coaching but most of all was a committed, devoted and loving husband to his wife, Tara, and father to his three sons.Matthew was born July 26, 1969, a day that he enjoyed celebrating on Parksville Lake, one...

Cindra Rae Stevenson Gillespie

Cindra Rae Stevenson Gillespie

Aug 11, 2018

Cindra Rae Stevenson Gillespie, 66, of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, August 11, 2018 in local hospital.  She was a member of Shenandoah Baptist Church, where she and her husband were the directors of the DEAF ministries.  She was active in the music and the Sunday school ministry. She also served as a volunteer at the Shenandoah Haven for Girls. 

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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...

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