OBITUARIES

Charles F. Carrick

Charles F. Carrick

May 29, 2018

Charles F. (Charlie) Carrick, Jr., age 72, died May 29, 2018.  Born in Coatesville, Pennsylvania, he was the son of Charles and Helen Carrick.  He is survived by his wife, Dottie Abel Carrick, and many beloved family members and friends.

Following a family graveside service, an informal gathering for the celebration of his life will be held in the Centenary...

Jack Eugene Miller

Jack Eugene Miller

May 29, 2018

Jack Eugene “Gene” Miller, 63, of Cleveland passed away on Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at his home.

 Gene was born November 14, 1954 in Homestead, Florida to Jack and Mary Miller and moved to Cleveland in 1996.

 He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack W. Miller and Mary Graham Hall; brother, Larry Miller; sisters, June Moore and Denise...

Alice Vaughn King

Alice Vaughn King

May 28, 2018

Alice Vaughn King, age 85, of Athens passed away on Monday morning, May 28, 2018, at NHC Athens. Born on September 9, 1932 in Greenville, South Carolina, to the late Thomas and Solome Dominick Vaughn, she grew up and went to school in Kingsport, Tennessee before living a majority of her life in McMinn County. Alice was a true child...

Pauline O. Brackin

Pauline O. Brackin

May 27, 2018

Pauline O. Brackin, 94, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, went to be with her Lord and family Sunday, May 27, 2018.  She was a life time member of Macedonia Baptist Church where she was presented an award for 75 years of service.  Mrs. Brackin served her church in many ways, one of which was as one of the first Lord...

Troy H. Richmond

Troy H. Richmond

May 27, 2018

Troy H. Richmond, 73, of Cleveland passed away Sunday, May 27, 2018 in Inverness, FL after a brief illness.  He was formerly employed at Collins Manufacturing and Padgetts and retired from Cleveland Utilities.  He was a veteran of the Tennessee National Guard.  He was a member of Union Grove Church of Christ for the past 40 years where he was...

Babu D. Chaudhari

Babu D. Chaudhari

May 26, 2018

Babu D. Chaudhari, 64, a resident of Cleveland, passed away on Saturday, May 26, 2018 in a local hospital.  He was a loving father and husband.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Dasalang Chaudhari and Mena Chaudhari; and two brothers, Jesang Chaudhari, Beldev Chaudhari; and one sister, Era Chaudhari.

He is survived by his wife, Raiben Chaudhari of...

Karen Yvonne Cranfill

Karen Yvonne Cranfill

May 26, 2018

  Karen Yvonne Cranfill, age 63, of Englewood, passed away on Saturday, May 26, 2018 at her residence.   Born on February 7, 1955 to the late Chet and Florence Cranfill, She was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County and attended Dixon Ave Baptist Church. She enjoyed fishing, playing guitar and spending time with her family.

In addition to her...

Alice Marie Parris McDowell

Alice Marie Parris McDowell

May 26, 2018

Alice Marie Parris McDowell, age 58, of Cleveland, passed away Saturday evening, May 26, 2018, at Tennova Healthcare in Cleveland. Born on March 30, 1960 in Douglasville, Georgia to the late Bill and Myrtle Parris, she had lived a majority of her life in Bradley County.  Alice enjoyed crocheting, reading, and spending time with her family and friends.

In...

Robert Harold Evans

Robert Harold Evans

May 26, 2018

Robert Harold Evans, 76, of Cleveland, died Saturday, May 26, 2018 in a local hospital.  He was a veteran of the United States National Guard and was retired from Check into Cash. 

He was preceded in death by his father, William Robert Evans; and mother, Geraldine Virginia Hilliard Angelone.

Survivors include his half-sister, Sharon Wright; two half-brothers, Terry Evans...

Randall William Lawson

Randall William Lawson

May 25, 2018

Randall William Lawson, 69, a resident of Cleveland, passed away May 25, 2018 at his residence.  He had been a member of Westwood Baptist Church since 1959 and served as an usher for many years.   He was an avid sports fan who enjoyed basketball, baseball, and especially Cleveland High School football.  He was a retiree of American Uniform with 20...

David Nolan Guffey

David Nolan Guffey

May 24, 2018

 David Nolan Guffey age, 73 of Athens, passed away Thursday evening, May 24, 2018 at his home. A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, he was born May 27, 1944, the son of the late Homer Franklin Guffey Jr and Eula Blanch Nunley of McMinn County.  David graduated from McMinn County High School in 1962, earning a degree in...

Betty J. Guinn

Betty J. Guinn

May 23, 2018

Betty J. Guinn, 79, of Cleveland passed away Wednesday May 23, 2018.  She was a member of West Cleveland Church of God.  She was employed at Duracell for 25 years.

She was preceded in death by her husband Raymond Guinn; parents Edward Boling and Lucille Brock Boling; son Ricky Guinn, four brothers and four sisters.

She leaves behind to cherish...

Willis Glenn "Fat" Shults

Willis Glenn "Fat" Shults

May 22, 2018

Willis Glenn “Fat” Shults, 79, of Cleveland, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at his home surrounded by his wife and sons.  They took care of him for the past several months, but never left his side for the past two weeks.  His wife, Rose Marie stayed by his side for the past six months.

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Wanda Faye Sluder

Wanda Faye Sluder

May 22, 2018

Wanda Faye Sluder, 89, of Cleveland passed away Tuesday, May 22, 2018, in a local healthcare facility.  In earlier years she worked at the Holiday Inn on Keith Street and then worked at Bradley Memorial Hospital for over 10 years.  She was of the Pentecostal faith.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years Bryson Sluder; parents...

Fredrick James Tragesser

Fredrick James Tragesser

May 20, 2018

Fredrick “Rick” James Tragesser, 47, of Cleveland passed away on Sunday, May 20, 2018.

 Rick was born February 16, 1971 in San Bernardino, CA but moved to Cleveland at an early age.  He was a graduate of Bradley Central High School.

 Rick is survived by his mother, Brenda McDaniel Tragesser; son, Christopher Tragesser; brother, Wesley Tragesser; nephew, James Tragesser; and...

Joe Allen Gann

Joe Allen Gann

May 17, 2018

Joe Allen Gann, 62, of Rossville, Ga, beloved son, father, brother, and friend passed away, Thursday, May 17, 2018, at his home. 

 Joe was an exceptional man and would give you the shirt off his back.  He lived life on his own terms. Joe loved to laugh and was always ready to pull a joke.  He loved his family...

Kristie Marie Best

Kristie Marie Best

May 17, 2018

 Kristie Marie Smith Best, age 48 of Tellico Plains, passed away on Thursday, May 17, 2018, at her daughter’s home.  Born in Michigan, she had lived the majority of her life in East Tennessee and attended Outreach Across America Church in Madisonville. She loved the outdoors, animals, old cars and spending time with her family and friends.

 Kristie was...

Ben E. Lewis

Ben E. Lewis

May 15, 2018

Ben E. Lewis, “Gentle Ben”, 77, of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loving wife, Linda and other family members.  He was born in Polk County on May 25, 1940.  Ben graduated from Auctioneer School at the age of 20 and continued on to obtain a Real Estate Broker License in 1968. 

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Nancy Dungan Broyles

Nancy Dungan Broyles

May 14, 2018

Nancy Dungan Broyles, 77, passed away in a local healthcare facility on Monday, May 14, 2018.  She was born in Pulaski, KY, and worked in many occupations including serving as a certified nursing assistant.  She enjoyed many activities such as shopping, quilting, cooking, and discussing politics. She was of the Christian faith.   

She was preceded in death by her...

Barbara Ann Haack

Barbara Ann Haack

May 14, 2018

Barbara Ann Funderburk Haack, 77, passed away suddenly May, 15, 2018.  Barbara was a resident of Benton TN since 1998 where most of her friends called her miss Barb. She loved going out several nights a week and singing karaoke with her friends. Barbara had a small farm on Alloway Rd this is where her daily chores were done with...

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