OBITUARIES

Judith Ann Little

Judith Ann Little

Mar 21, 2018

Judith Ann Little, 74, of Lookout Valley, wife, mother, daughter and sister passed away suddenly Wednesday, March 21, 2018. She was a lifelong member of the Fort Oglethorpe Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses.

 

She was preceded in death by her parents, Bailey and Leila Wallace.

 

Judy will be forever remembered by her husband and best friend of 56 years,...

David Joseph Colloms

David Joseph Colloms

Mar 21, 2018

David Joseph Colloms, 51, of Blairsville, GA and originally from Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, March 21, 2018. He was self-employed as an investor in real estate. He attended First Free Will Baptist Church in Hayesville, NC. David loved being outside and loved Tennessee football. He loved hiking, golfing, landscaping, gardening, training dogs and camping. One of the things he enjoyed...

Marvin Levi Ramage

Marvin Levi Ramage

Mar 20, 2018

Marvin Levi Ramage, 53, of Cleveland, TN went to be with the Lord Tuesday, March 20, 2018. He was born September 21, 1964 in Savannah, GA. He was a service technician with All American Heating and Air for over 20 years. Marvin loved to collect knives and antiques. He was known for trading and selling any and everything.

He...

Dr. Donald Sarrell Aultman

Dr. Donald Sarrell Aultman

Mar 19, 2018

Dr. Donald Sarrell Aultman, 87 of Cleveland, passed away, Monday, March 19, 2018 in a healthcare facility.   He was born September 22, 1930 in Gadsden, Alabama.  His date of conversion was January 01, 1940 in Gadsden, Alabama.

 His father, L.H. Aultman, converted in 1933.  His father was a pastor and state overseer in Texas, New Mexico, Kentucky, Tennessee, and North...

Walter Ronald Hilbert

Walter Ronald Hilbert

Mar 18, 2018

Walter Ronald Hilbert, 74, a resident of Old Fort, passed away Sunday, March 18, 2018 in a Chattanooga hospital.  He was a member of the Greasy Creek Baptist Church.  He was a retired truck driver from Shaw Industries after many years of service.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur Ray Hilbert, Sr. and Clara Vires Hilbert; brother,...

Debra Louise Craven

Debra Louise Craven

Mar 18, 2018

Debra Louise Collins Craven, age 59, of Madisonville, passed away on Sunday March 18, 2018 at UT Medical Center in Knoxville.  She was born in Ohio and had lived in Monroe County since 1993.  Debra was of the Methodist faith and was the owner of Wren Cottage Antiques & Home Décor.

She is survived by her husband of 38 years,...

Robert Lee Partain

Robert Lee Partain

Mar 18, 2018

Mr. Robert Lee Partain, age 87, of Athens, passed away at a local facility on March 18, 2018.  He was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County and longtime member of Double Springs Baptist Church.  He had been a past employee of the Athens Stove Foundry, before retirement and was graduated from the Claxton High School in 1950.

Robert...

Melba Joyce Farris

Melba Joyce Farris

Mar 17, 2018

Melba Joyce Rayfield Farris, age 71, passed away peacefully Saturday afternoon.   She was a graduate of Bradley Central High School and attended Cleveland State Community College.  She was a licensed auctioneer and held a membership in the Tennessee Auctioneer Association and also the National Auctioneer Association.  She was retired from the USDA Forest Service.  She attended Hopewell Church of God...

Carolyn Cornwell Yates

Carolyn Cornwell Yates

Mar 15, 2018

Carolyn Cornwell Yates, 91, formerly of Cleveland passed away Thursday, March 15, 2018 in Murfreesboro. She was a member of Faith Memorial Church, where she served as church secretary for 40 plus years. Heaven gained an Angel with a heart of gold when she went home to be with her only true love, Howard.

She was preceded in death by...

Barbara Ann Morgan

Barbara Ann Morgan

Mar 12, 2018

Barbara Ann Morgan, 73, of Cleveland passed away Monday, March 12, 2018 in a local hospital after complications of a long-term illness. She was an active and dedicated member of God’s House of Prayer, where she sang about her love for Jesus. She loved to write songs and often shared them with the church congregation.

She was preceded in death...

Sarah Elizabeth Ramsey (Betty) Lyle

Sarah Elizabeth Ramsey (Betty) Lyle

Mar 12, 2018

Sarah Elizabeth Ramsey (Betty) Lyle, 91, passed away Monday, March 12, 2018 in a local healthcare facility.

Betty and her husband of 71 years, Mitchell Lyle, have been residents of Garden Plaza for the past few years.

Mrs. Lyle was a retired educator, having taught in the Cleveland City School System for 40 years prior to her retirement in 1985....

Wanda Lynn Snyder

Wanda Lynn Snyder

Mar 11, 2018

Wanda Lynn Snyder, one year old, passed away Sunday, March 11, 2018 in a Nashville hospital.  She is survived by her parents, Justin and Adrien Hamilton Snyder of Cleveland; grandparents, James Hamilton and wife, Jenny, and Berry Snyder and wife, Loretta, all of Cleveland; great-grandparents, Robert Hamilton and wife, Cindy, and Kenneth Russell all of Cleveland, Mattie Price of Cottage...

Joseph Donald Murphy

Joseph Donald Murphy

Mar 11, 2018

Joseph Donald Murphy, 92, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, March 11, 2018 at the family residence.  He was born on July 31, 1925 to Harry and Icie Murphy.  He proudly served his country in the Navy during World War II. He was a born again Christian and a member of First Baptist Church and a charter member of...

Peggy Verner Morrow

Peggy Verner Morrow

Mar 9, 2018

Peggy Verner Morrow, 82, of Cleveland, passed away Friday, March 9, 2018.  She was a member of Union Grove Church of Christ.  Peggy was a loving mother and a devoted sister and friend.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Leonard and Eva Taylor Verner; and brothers, Bobby Verner, Jimmy Verner and Billy Verner; sisters, Elgin Johnson and Shirley...

Wanda Ledford Smith

Wanda Ledford Smith

Mar 8, 2018

Wanda Ledford Smith, 89, of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, March 08, 2018 at the family residence.  She was the oldest living member of East Side Church of Christ.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Dana Ray Smith; her parents, Charlie and Ina Randolph Ledford; daughter, Teresa Ann Ezell; granddaughter, Lisa Smith and great-granddaughter, Ashlyn Lamberth.

She is survived...

James "Buddy" Messer

James "Buddy" Messer

Mar 6, 2018

James E. (Buddy) Messer, 72, a resident of Cleveland passed away March 6,2018 in a local hospital. He was previously a Chef at Signature Health Care.

He was the son of the late Alvin and Mary Womac Messer and was preceded in death by his sisters; Martha Beck who passed away two weeks ago; Betty Hayes, Judy Frost and Bernita...

Annie Laurie Williams Davis

Annie Laurie Williams Davis

Mar 4, 2018

Annie Williams Davis, 84, of Ooltewah passed away Sunday, March 4, 2018. She was a realtor in the Chattanooga area for many years and was known for her tenacity to find the house her client would love. Annie was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother and will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

She was preceded...

Walter James Hare

Walter James Hare

Mar 3, 2018

Walter James Hare, 77, a resident of Riceville passed away Saturday, March 3, 2018 at his residence.  He had lived in the Cleveland area since 1995 and was of the Baptist faith.  He was a dairy farmer.  He enjoyed spending his pastime reading and riding motorcycles.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond Hare and Lucy Mae Comstock...

Ellen Estelle Park Davis

Ellen Estelle Park Davis

Mar 2, 2018

Ellen Estelle Park Davis, 79, a resident of Cleveland passed away Friday, March 2, 2018 at her residence.  She was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church. She loved being a mother and a grandmother and was the matriarch of the family. She was the voice of reason and never ending wealth of truly unconditional love. She was retired from...

Marrion Geneva Mullinax

Marrion Geneva Mullinax

Mar 2, 2018

Marrion Geneva Mullinax, 90, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Friday, March 2, 2018 in a local hospital.  She was a member of North Cleveland Church of God.  She was the first woman contractor in the state of Tennessee, overseeing many houses and buildings.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles “Red” Mullinax; parents, Clymon and Lillie...

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