OBITUARIES

Odelle Goins Patton

Odelle Goins Patton

Mar 20, 2016

Candis Odelle Goins Patton, 100, of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, March 20, 2016 in a local health facility.  She was of the Church of God faith and devoted her life to serving her Lord.  She worked faithfully beside her husband, the Reverend T. Paul Patton, for 40 years pastoring in various churches in Tennessee, Illinois, Ohio, and Kentucky.  She also...

Frieda "Denie" Geraldine James

Frieda "Denie" Geraldine James

Mar 16, 2016

Frieda Geraldine “Denie” James, 62, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2016 in a Chattanooga hospital. She will be remembered for her kind heart and loving spirit. She loved to read and fish. She was passionate about her family and loved her nieces and nephews.

 

She was preceded in death by her parents, Herman Hall...

Nancy J. Green

Nancy J. Green

Mar 16, 2016

Nancy Jo Green, 76, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2016 in a local hospital.  She moved from Cecilia, KY about 18 years ago and is a member of Lebanon Baptist Church.  She enjoyed going on trips to the Sweetwater Flea Market and sitting on the back porch watching the birds.  She loved getting pedicure and never...

Marjorie ''Marge'' Paysinger Lee

Marjorie ''Marge'' Paysinger Lee

Mar 15, 2016

Marjorie ''Marge'' Paysinger Lee, 91, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at a health care facility in Memphis, TN.  She was born in Benton, TN on July 12, 1924 to the late Paul and Esther Jane Campbell. Marge was a long time resident of Cleveland, graduating from Bradley High School School in 1942.  She later graduated from the...

Marcella M. Woody

Marcella M. Woody

Mar 14, 2016

Marcella M. Woody, 87, of Birchwood, passed away Monday, March 14, 2016. She was a native of Greeneville, TN and a graduate of Camp Creek High School and Frenchburg College in Frenchburg, KY.  Marcella was a retired bookkeeper.  She was a member of Birchwood Baptist Church. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Lura Myers; husband,...

Larry Reed Cordell

Larry Reed Cordell

Mar 13, 2016

Larry Reed Cordell, 67, of Georgetown, passed away Sunday, March 13, 2016 at the family residence. He attended Mount Olive Church of God. He was a retired employee with Olin. Larry loved fishing, hunting, singing but he loved his daughters and grandchildren the most.

 

Mr. Cordell is the son of the late John Oliver Cordell and Odessa June McAlpin...

William ''Bill'' A. Hobbs

William ''Bill'' A. Hobbs

Mar 11, 2016

William ''Bill'' A. Hobbs, 78, of Cleveland, passed away Friday, March 11, 2016 in a local hospital.  He was retired from Olin Chemicals after 38 years of service.  Bill was a veteran of the National Guard.  He was a member of the Elks Lodge BPOE 1944 where he served as a past exalted ruler.  He was also a part of...

Joyce Ann Williams

Joyce Ann Williams

Mar 9, 2016

Joyce Ann Williams, 68, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2016 in a local healthcare facility. She was a former resident of Alabama and a resident of Cleveland, TN for 48 years. She was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness of Cleveland. She loved canning, flowers and also loved her jewelry.

 

Mrs....

Randy Ensminger

Randy Ensminger

Mar 7, 2016

Randy Ensminger, 64, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Monday, March 07, 2016 in a Chattanooga hospital. He was an employee of the City of Cleveland. He was involved in organizing girls youth fast pitch league and enjoyed coaching girls fast pitch softball. He supported Bradley Athletics and was passionate about Tennessee football.

 

Mr. Ensminger was the son of...

Kenneth Williams, Sr.

Kenneth Williams, Sr.

Mar 5, 2016

Kenneth Williams, Sr., 80, of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, March 5, 2016 at his home.  He was of Baptist faith.  Mr. Williams was retired from the United States Army where he received the Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal and a Bronze Star. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, John Wilson Williams and Violet Lockard Williams; son,...

Donald E. Wall

Donald E. Wall

Mar 3, 2016

Donald ''Donnie'' E. Wall, 63, of Cleveland passed away Thursday, March 3, 2016 at his home after an extended illness. He was born in Dayton, Ohio and resided in Middletown, Ohio until moving to Cleveland, Tennessee. He was a member of the VFW Post 2598. He worked in home remodeling and enjoyed working in his lawn and garden.

He was...

Osie Ellen Bridges Sliger

Osie Ellen Bridges Sliger

Mar 2, 2016

Osie Ellen Bridges Sliger, 90, of McDonald, passed away Wednesday, March 2, 2016 in a local healthcare facility. She was a retired seamstress and was employed with Fay Swafford.  Osie was a member of Pine Hill Cumberland Presbyterian Church. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, James F. Sliger; parents, Andrew Bennett Bridges and Mildred Irene Laycock Bridges;...

Vikki Lynn Dalton

Vikki Lynn Dalton

Mar 1, 2016

Vikki Lynn Dalton, 58, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, March 01, 2016 at the family residence. She was a member of Little Conasauga Baptist Church. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother and really loved and enjoyed her grandchildren. She was a former employee of Peytons.

 

Mrs. Dalton is preceded in death by her father, Donald...

Laurel Eugene McFadden

Laurel Eugene McFadden

Feb 28, 2016

Laurel E. McFadden, 92, of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, February 28, 2016, in a local hospital. 

Laurel was an active member of First Baptist Church of Cleveland.  He was also an active member of the Paul Jones Memorial Chapter #25 of the Disabled American Veterans.  He was a butcher by trade for over fifty years with various grocery stores...

Carrie Elizabeth McConnell

Carrie Elizabeth McConnell

Feb 26, 2016

Carrie Elizabeth (Wolf) McConnell, 26, passed away Friday, February 26, 2016.  Carrie brightened the lives of all who encountered her and her light will be missed.  At the time of her death, she was living in Athens, TN, with her beloved husband, Ryan McConnell and golden retriever, Goose.

Carrie was a proud graduate of Girls Preparatory School in Chattanooga, after...

Billie Rymer Nipper

Billie Rymer Nipper

Feb 24, 2016

Billie Rymer Nipper, also known for her beautiful artwork and annual craft show, Nillie Bipper, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Cleveland.

Mrs. Nipper was a charter member of the Cleveland Creative Arts Guild and a chairperson to...

Nell Morton

Nell Morton

Feb 24, 2016

Nell Morton, 95, of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at her home.  She was an avid bridge player, a member of the Garden Club and the Mae Dooley Circle.  Nell was also a member of the First United Methodist Church.  Her family was very important to her.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Flossie...

Lola Cordelia Withrow Underwood

Lola Cordelia Withrow Underwood

Feb 23, 2016

Lola Cordelia Withrow Underwood, 78, a resident of Cleveland, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday evening, February 23, 2016. She was a member of Hopewell Baptist Church.

 

She was preceded in death by her husband, James Robert Underwood; her son, Stephen Underwood; and her parents, Charlie and Pauline Withrow and her brother, Zane Withrow.

 

Survivors include...

Dale Patrick Bentkowski

Dale Patrick Bentkowski

Feb 21, 2016

Dale Patrick Bentkowski, 80, of Cleveland passed away Sunday, February 21, 2016 in a Chattanooga hospital. He attended Cloverleaf Baptist Church.

 

He was preceded in death by his parents, John A. and Francis Kaja Bentkowski.

 

He is survived by his wife, Brenda Bentkowski of Cleveland; son, John (Sharon) Bentkowski of Albany, GA; granddaughters, Kimberly Jones of St Petersburg,...

Anna Mae McSpadden

Anna Mae McSpadden

Feb 20, 2016

Anna Mae McSpadden, 90, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, February 20, 2016 in a local healthcare facility.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, James Olen McSpadden; parents, James and Loula Maples Blalock; three brothers, Jack Blalock, John Blalock, and Charles Blalock; and one sister, Dorothy Blalock.

She is survived one daughter, Angeleeta Voyta...

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