Sibyl Maxine Hare
Apr 6, 2018
Sibyl Maxine Kelly Hare, 60, a resident of Riceville passed away Friday, April 6, 2018 at her residence. She had lived in the Cleveland area since 1995 and was of the Baptist faith. She was a dairy farmer. She was a CNA and had worked at Life Care Center of Athens. She loved to read and to spend time with...
Dorothy Ellen Jenkins
Apr 6, 2018
Dorothy Ellen “Dot” Jenkins, 87, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Friday, April 6, 2018 at a local health care facility.
She was born January 7, 1931 to the late James and Ellen Ray. Dot was a member of the East Side Church of Christ. She was retired from Duracell, Inc. after 18 years of service.
In addition to...
James Tennis Reagan
Apr 5, 2018
James Tennis Reagan, 75, of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, April 5, 2018. He was a long distance truck driver and was retired from Shaw Industries. Tennis was formerly employed with Magic Chef. He was a member of Maple Street Baptist Church where he served as head deacon. He was a member of the Hardees Breakfast Club at the Hardees on...
Hugh Gwyn Robinson
Apr 4, 2018
Hugh Gwyn Robinson, 82, of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, April 4, 2018, at his home. He was of the Methodist Faith. He had worked at Cleveland State Community College as a CPA, and retired in 1999. He loved his children, grandchildren, nieces, and nephews, as well as going on vacation to the beach. Hugh was a veteran of the United...
Marion "Keith" Mabes
Apr 4, 2018
Marion “Keith” Mabes, age 59, of Etowah, passed away April 4, 2018. He is a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County and a member of Coghill Baptist Church.
Keith is preceded in death by his parents, Elwood and Bonnie Mabes.
He is survived by two sisters, Winona (Larry) Howard of Athens, and Renee (Jimmy) Bain of Athens; two brothers,...
Alvin Ray Dyer
Apr 4, 2018
Alvin Ray Dyer, 78, a resident of Sweetwater and formerly a resident of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at a Knoxville hospital.
He was born, December 21, 1939, to Ulrie Leon and Della Gamble Dyer, in Cleveland, TN. Alvin was a member of the East Side Church of Christ and was a mason in the residential and...
William Denny Casteel
Apr 4, 2018
William “Willie” Casteel, age 72 of Calhoun, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, April 4, 2018, with his family at his side. He is a native of Calhoun and a resident of McMinn County for most of his life. He was a member of Hiwassee Baptist Church and retired from FirstFleet Inc. in...
Flora Belle "Flo" Higgins
Apr 4, 2018
Flora Belle “Flo” Higgins, 84, of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, April 4, 2018. A life-long resident of Cleveland in the Blue Springs community, she was born November 28, 1933, to Herbert E. and Anna Lee Coe. Flo was an employee of the American Uniform Company from 1967 until retirement in June 1997. She served on the company’s Credit Union Board...
Teddy Edwin Watson
Apr 3, 2018
Pastor Ted E. Watson, age 71 of Englewood, graduated to heaven on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at 10:53 p.m. He was a saved born again Christian Baptist Preacher, and broadcaster. He started “The Gospel Radio Broadcast”, in 1975 and ran for 43 years and continues on the air today.
Brother Ted pastored four churches, North Englewood Baptist Church in...
Dorothy "Dottie" Owen
Apr 3, 2018
Dorothy “Dottie” Jones Owen, 92, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, April 3, 2018. She and her late husband, Jack ran a small grocery store called Jack Owens Grocery on Gaut Street from the late 1940’s until they retired in 1988. After that they spent their time taking family trips to Walt Disney World, Branson, MO and to...
David John Freeman
Apr 2, 2018
David Freeman, 68, of Cleveland, passed away Monday April 2, 2018, at his home. He was a member of Community Hall Church. He had worked with several furniture businesses before opening his own. He enjoyed camping, fishing, woodworking and rebuilding things. David was a loving caring father and grandfather.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Roscoe Freeman and...
Reverend Elmer "Jack" James
Apr 2, 2018
The Reverend Elmer “Jack” James, 87, of Cleveland, went to his Heavenly Home on April 2, 2018. He was born February 23, 1931 to the Rev, J.C. James and Lissie Garrett James in Bradley County, TN.
Rev. James was a well known Baptist minister. He pastored Ball Play Baptist church in Old Fort for 21 years and pastored South View...
John J. Borgia
Apr 1, 2018
John J. Borgia, 97, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, April 1, 2018 at his home. He was the son of the late Philip and Mary Borgia. John was a member of St. Therese of Lisieux Catholic Church.
He was a veteran of World War II and participated in the European Campaign. John loved dancing and being with people. ...
John L. Boyd
Mar 30, 2018
John L. Boyd, 93, of Cleveland passed away Friday, March 30, 2018. He was a charter member and deacon of Waterville Baptist Church, where he was an active member of the Silver Seniors. He and his late wife, Ann served as camp host at Cumberland Mt. State Park for sixteen years until their health failed them. John was owner/operator of...
Jerry Eugene Stevenson
Mar 29, 2018
Jerry Eugene Stevenson was born on October 1, 1932 in Greensburg, Kansas. Jerry accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as his savior after his first child was born in 1955 and met his Savior face to face on Thursday, March 29, 2018. He was a faithful member of First Baptist Church of Cleveland where his service and generosity has touched many...
Franklin Taylor
Mar 29, 2018
Charles Franklin Taylor, 77, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, March 29, 2018 at his home. He was the son of the late Lucille Miller Taylor and James L. Taylor. Franklin was a member of Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church.
He was the founder and owner of Springdale Air Conditioning Company for 30 years. After retirement his enjoyment was...
Mary Rose Buxton
Mar 28, 2018
Mary Rose Broadus Buxton, 91, passed away Wednesday, March 28, 2018 in a local healthcare facility. She was a native of Mobile, Alabama. She became a Christian at an early age and all of her life was active in church work. A singer and pianist, for many years, she sang with a ladies quartet on a radio broadcast each Sunday...
Pledger T. Burns
Mar 28, 2018
Pledger T. Burns, 91, of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday March 28, 2018, at a local healthcare facility. He was a U.S. Army, Korean War Veteran. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. Mr. Burns was retired from Magic Chef, and enjoyed UT Sports and spending time with friends and family.
Mr. Burns was preceded in death by three...
Marvin Randall "Randy" Davis
Mar 28, 2018
Marvin Randall “Randy” Davis, 63, of Georgetown, passed away Wednesday, March 28, 2018.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Rena Mae Collins Davis.
Survivors include his father, Samuel Clarence Davis; sons, Gregory K. Davis of Georgetown and Jason R. (Angel) Davis of Decatur; three grandchildren, Travis R. Davis, Bailey K. Davis and Chloe M. Davis; great...
Ruby Lee Hannah Cato
Mar 27, 2018
Ruby Lee Hannah Cato, 81, of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at a local hospital. She was of the Baptist faith. She was retired from Cherokee National Forest Service. Ruby was devoted to her family and loved working outside.
She was preceded in death by her father, Millard Eugene Hannah; sister, Virginia Jo Maynor; brother, Bobby Hannah; nephew,...
