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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Ema Rodriguez Nisbett
Mar 2, 2018
Ema Rodriguez Nisbett, age 71, of Athens, passed away on Friday, March 2, 2018 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. Born in Texas on April 23, 1946, she had lived in McMinn County for the past 30 years and was previously employed at Mills Products. She loved the outdoors, going to the mountains and spending time with her family.Ema...
Rex Allen Young
Mar 1, 2018
Rex Allen Young, 73, of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, March 1, 2018 at a local health care facility. He was a proud veteran of the 9th Infantry, 39th Division Army serving in the Vietnam War. His severe dementia was a causality of his service and although it had a profound effect on his later years, he was always proud of...
Norman Doyle Clark
Mar 1, 2018
Norman Doyle Clark, 84, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, March 1, 2018 at a local assisted living facility.
A career banker, he retired after working for 37 years at Merchant’s Bank (now Sun Trust). He always loved the outdoors. He enjoyed fishing, hiking, and working in the garden. He enjoyed traveling, and most often could be seen behind...
