Loyd F Powell
Jul 10, 2018
Loyd F. Powell, 81, of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, July 10, 2018, in a local hospital. He was a member of and served as a Deacon at Center Point Baptist Church. He enjoyed singing and loved his children, grandchildren and family very much. He was a retired veteran of the United States Air Force where he received the Air Force...
Peter Reeves Van Ness
Jul 9, 2018
Peter Reeves Van Ness, age 79, of Athens passed away on July 9, 2018.
Peter was born in Fort Wayne Indiana to Bill and Marjorie Van Ness on January 2, 1939. Peter graduated from the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland in 1960 and served in the Navy until 1965. He married Gisela Meyer in 1962. Peter received his MBA from...
Rev. Paul L. Queen
Jul 9, 2018
Reverend Paul L. Queen, 101, of Cleveland passed away Monday, July 9, 2018 in a local hospital. He was a member of Evening Light Gospel Tabernacle. Reverend Queen was an ordained Church of God minister for over sixty years.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Juanita Runions Queen; daughter, Wanda Jo Moses who passed away two weeks ago;...
Caleb Daniel Dalton
Jul 9, 2018
Caleb Daniel Dalton, 34, of Cleveland passed away Monday, July 9, 2018. Caleb was born and reared in Etowah and had been a resident of Cleveland since 2007. He was of the Baptist faith and attended Covenant Baptist Church. Caleb was a 2001 graduate of McMinn Central High School and worked in maintenance.
He was preceded in death by his...
Gregory Lee Albritton
Jul 7, 2018
Gregory Lee Albritton, 58, of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, July 7, 2018, at his residence. He was born in McMinn County and had lived in Cleveland since 1983. He was a 1977 graduate of McMinn Central High School and a 1982 graduate of Tennessee Tech with a degree in Civil/Structural Engineering. He loved whitewater canoeing, rock climbing, backpacking, and camping...
Linda Ann Knabb
Jul 7, 2018
Linda Ann Long Knabb, age 61, of Cleveland, passed away on Saturday morning, July 7, 2018, at Tennova Healthcare in Cleveland.
Born on April 11, 1957 in Thibodaux, Louisiana, to the late Gerald and Doris Ann Long, she had lived in Cleveland since 1985. She will always be remembered for her welcoming, caring, and giving spirit. She loved music, playing...
James A. McGaha
Jul 7, 2018
James A. McGaha, 87, of Cleveland passed away Saturday July 7, 2018 at the family residence. He was a minister in the Church of Christ for over 50 years. He ministered at Union Grove Church of Christ, Benton Church of Christ, Macedonia Church of Christ in Blue Ridge GA, Newport Church of Christ, Rogersville Church of Christ, Boardtown Church of...
Betty Johnson
Jul 6, 2018
Mrs. Betty Medlin Johnson, 86, of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away from this life to meet the Lord on July 6, 2018. She was the wife of Dr. Bobby G. Johnson for 65 years when he passed in March of 2013.
She is survived by her daughter, Regina Isom and husband Gene of Cleveland, her daughter, Yaunna Higgins and husband Phil...
Rhoda A. Foster-Smith
Jul 6, 2018
Rhoda A. Foster- Smith, 84, of Cleveland passed away Friday, July 6, 2018 in a Dayton healthcare facility. She was a member of Union Grove Church of Christ for 60 years and was employed with the Bradley County school system for 50 years as bookkeeper in the central office.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Smith; parents,...
William Joseph Fabiani Jr.
Jul 5, 2018
William Joseph Fabiani, Jr., 62, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, July 5, 2018, in a local hospital. He had lived in the Cleveland area most of his life and attended the First Lutheran Church and Samples Memorial Baptist Church. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Margaret Fuller...
Samuel Thomas Smith
Jul 5, 2018
Samuel Thomas “Tommy” Smith, 58, a resident of Charleston, passed away Thursday, July 5, 2018 at an Athens long term care facility.
He was born December 30, 1959 in Chattanooga, TN to Silas and Ruby Smith.
Tommy was preceded in death by his parents, Silas and Ruby Wooden Smith; and brother, Kenneth E. Smith.
Survivors include his brother,...
Dorothy Ledford Williams
Jul 4, 2018
Dorothy Ledford Williams, 92, of Cleveland, passed away on her birthday Wednesday, July 4, 2018 in a healthcare facility surrounded by her children. She was a long time member of First Baptist Church. She was a wonderful wife and homemaker, loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 56 years, J.D. Williams;...
Allene Beck Carroll
Jul 4, 2018
Allene Beck Carroll, 82, of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, July 4, 2018. Allene was an amazing wife, mother and Nana. She loved her family and friends unconditionally, especially her grandchildren who were the lights of her life. Her greatest joy was to be able to vacation with them over their summer break on journeys across the country. A devoted nurse...
Deborah Kay McGill
Jul 4, 2018
Deborah Kay (Taylor) McGill, 63, passed away peacefully at her home July 4, 2018 with loved ones by her side.
Deborah, or Debbie as she was known to many, was born March 25, 1955 in Barberton, Ohio where she grew up and spent her early years. She then moved to the Cleveland, TN area in her early 20’s, where...
P. Richard McKeehan
Jul 1, 2018
Reverend P. Richard McKeehan
On July 1, 2018 Heaven welcomed one of its own. A man who committed his entire life to spreading the good news of Jesus Christ to all. As a pastor his actions solidified his unwavering faith and steadfast belief in Christ. It is our family's hope that he be remembered for his ability to share seemly...
James Dale Wright
Jun 29, 2018
James Dale Wright, 64, a lifelong resident of Cleveland passed away suddenly Friday morning, June 29, 2018 at a family residence. He had worked for Cleveland Utilities for 37 years as a water treatment manager. He had attended the Church of God of Prophecy. He was a gun and history enthusiast. In the early 1980’s, he was a part of...
James Odell Saffels
Jun 29, 2018
James Odell Saffels, age 71, passed away at his home on June 29, 2018.
The following obituary as written by Odell, prior to his death.
“I leave behind my wife of 49 years, Wanda Jo Waldrop Saffels, Love you.
Survived by one brother, Anthony Saffels, one sister, Sandra Jamerson; two nephews, and three nieces.
I was proceeded in death...
Easter Randolph Frady
Jun 28, 2018
Easter Pauline Randolph Frady, 87, of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, June 28, 2018 at her home. She was a member of East Side Church of Christ. A student of Cadek Conservatory she studied piano under Meta Harris Sherman for several years. She spread the love of music over the Cleveland area as a member of the Cleveland Music Club for...
Anna Marie Ruckgaber
Jun 26, 2018
Anna Marie Ruckgaber, age 30, previously a resident of Etowah, tragically passed away on June 26, 2018, while visiting in Canada.
During her youth, Anna Marie, was an accomplished Saddleseat equestrian rider winning countless trophies and ribbons for her talents in the show ring. While a student at Mountain View Elementary School in Etowah, Tennessee, Anna Marie won a number...
Lois Marie Bauer
Jun 26, 2018
Lois Marie Bauer, age 86, of Cleveland passed away Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at a local health care facility.
Lois is survived by her husband, Dr. George Edward Bauer; sons, Don Bauer (Karen), Paul Douglas (Liz), David (Laura), Marc (Pam); grandsons, Luke Bauer, Matt Bauer, and Adam Bauer.
A private family memorial service will be held at a later date.
