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
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
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...
Larry Marvin Kyle
May 13, 2018
Larry Marvin Kyle, 71, a lifelong resident of Cleveland passed away Sunday night, in a local healthcare facility. He was a United States Army veteran, serving in Vietnam. He was a member of East Side church of Christ. He loved being a Grandfather He enjoyed restoring antique cars and showing them. He was a member of the American Legion.
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Phyllis L. Tyner
May 10, 2018
Phyllis L. Tyner, 81, passed away Thursday, May 10, 2018 at her residence. Phyllis lived a full life with so many interests. She loved to play golf and was a member of the Ladies Golf Association at the Cleveland Country Club. She won the Cleveland Senior Golf Championship. Music was her passion and she sang in church choirs as a...
Derrick Jaxon Grillo
May 10, 2018
Derrick Jaxon Grillo, 20 day old infant son of Ryan and Sharon Massingale Grillo of Athens, passed away on May 10, 2018, at UT Medical Center in Knoxville.
He is survived by his parents; one brother, Dace Brown of Athens; Maternal grandparents, Freddie Massingale of Athens, and Linda Massingale of Athens; Paternal grandparents, Joe and Dawn Grillo of Post Falls,...
Willie Mae Burns
May 10, 2018
Willie Mae Burns, 98, of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, May 10, 2018. She joined Broad Street United Methodist Church in 1942 and was very active for many years. She was very involved in the Fealty Sunday School Class. In her younger years she helped in the ministry to the poor to help meet their needs for food and clothing. She...
Larry Michael Jenkins
May 8, 2018
Larry Michael Jenkins, 73, passed away Tuesday, May 8, 2018. He was born in Mobile, Alabama and lived the last 45 years in Bradley and Polk County.
He graduated from Tennessee Tech University with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga with an MBA. He was licensed engineer in the state of Tennessee. ...
Don Marvin Geren
May 8, 2018
Don Marvin Geren, 80, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Tuesday, May 8, 2018. Don was born on March 6, 1938, the oldest son of Joe and Neesie Geren. He was a lifelong resident of Cleveland and was a member of the Baptist church for most of his life. Don was preceded in death by his parents, Joe...
Gary Joe Thompson, Jr.
May 7, 2018
Gary Joe Thompson, Jr., age 56, passed away on Monday, May 7, 2018. He was born in Chicago and spent the majority of his life in McMinn County. Gary was of the Baptist faith and loved playing cards and spending time with his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Gary Joe Thompson, Sr. and Shirley Jean Gore;...
Juanita H. Farmer
May 7, 2018
Juanita H. Farmer, 83, of Cleveland, passed away Monday, May 7, 2018. She was retired from Life Care of Cleveland. Juanita was a member of Unity Church of God. She sang and traveled with the Heavenly Heirs Gospel Group.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Farmer; parents, George B. Hunter and Nora Early Hunter; six sisters; and...
William L. Huff
May 6, 2018
William L. Huff, 75, a resident of McDonald, passed away Sunday, May 6, 2018 in a local hospital. He was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Chattanooga, where he was involved with the Christian Life Sunday School Class and worked with the missionary field. Mr. Huff was retired from the United States Navy, where he received the Vietnam Service...
Debbie Conner Owens
May 6, 2018
Debbie (Conner) Owens, 65yrs old of LaFayette, GA and beloved wife and sister, passed away Sunday May 6, 2018 after many years of struggles and illnesses. Debbie lived most of her life in Florida but she was born and raised up in Etowah where she always loved to come back home to visit but only when it was warm.
Debbie...
Brian Hale Davis
May 5, 2018
Brian Hale Davis, Age 49, of Vonore, passed away at his home on May 5, 2018. He was a native of Knoxville and had lived in Monroe County since 2002. Brian was a graduate of Powell High School; and a veteran of the U.S. Army. He worked as a Computer Draftsman; and was a loving husband to Erika and he...
Carl F. Petty
May 5, 2018
Carl F. Petty, 58, a well-known Cleveland attorney, passed away Saturday, May 5, 2018. He grew up at Tybee Island, GA, Columbia, SC and Walterboro, SC, where as a teenager he developed a passion for Quarter Horse racing. He quit school at 17 to become a professional horse trainer, but financial realities soon required him to earn a living wage. ...
Leonard W. Thurman
May 4, 2018
Leonard W. Thurman, 92, a resident of Cleveland passed away Friday at his home surrounded by family. He was born in Apalachicola, FL, and had lived in the Cleveland area for the past 47 years. He was an executive with Owens-Illinois for 38 years. After his retirement, he became a consultant with Gaylord Container Corporation.
Leonard was very involved in...
Dean Lee "Lynn" Hyberger
May 4, 2018
Dean Lee “Lynn” Hyberger, 86, of Cleveland, passed away peacefully Friday, May 4, 2018 surrounded by her four loving daughters. From her humble roots of being a coal miner’s daughter, she was proud of her Scottish roots from the Giles clan. She was co owner along with her husband Franklin, of Star Printing Company. Her home congregation was East Side...
Jerry Eugene Stephenson, Sr.
May 2, 2018
Jerry Eugene Stephenson, Sr., age 71, of Benton, passed away on Wednesday morning, May 2, 2018, at his residence. Born on June 26, 1946 in Cleveland to the late M.L. and Margie Owenby Stephenson, he had lived in Polk County the past 25 years. Jerry was the President of Advantage Logistics Incorporated and was known as one of the best...
Shirley Pauline Mayhew
Apr 30, 2018
Shirley Pauline Mayhew, 72, of Hixson, died Monday, April 30, 2018, at a local health care facility. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who was loved by all. Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, James “Jim” Mayhew, Jr; parents, George and Mary Cox; children, Dale R. Arnold, Tina M. Arnold, Ray A. Reed; grandchildren, Jessica...
David Edward McCormack
Apr 30, 2018
David Edward McCormack, age 69, passed away at his residence on Monday, April 30, 2018.
He was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County. David proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam era and received two purple hearts. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and...
