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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
