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Susan L. Rainwater

Susan L. Rainwater

Dec 13, 2017

Susan L. Rainwater, 62, of Cleveland passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at her home. Susan was fondly known as “Nana”.

Survivors include her son, Christopher Mackert (Nicole) of Cleveland; and granddaughter, Ella Allmon.

The family will have a gathering of friends at 4:00 p.m. Saturday, December 16, 2017 at Fike-Randolph & Son Funeral Home.

The family suggests that memorials...

Larry Alan Ulery

Larry Alan Ulery

Dec 12, 2017

Larry Alan Ulery, age 71, of Englewood, passed away at his home on Tuesday, December 12, 2017. He was the son of the late Jacob Daniel Ulery and Maxine Sparks Ulery. A native of Indiana, he had spent the majority of his life in Georgia and had spent the last 3 ½ years in McMinn County , and attended Wildwood...

Carolyn Jeanette Rowland

Carolyn Jeanette Rowland

Dec 12, 2017

Jeanette Millsaps Rowland, age 63, of Etowah passed away at Parkwest Medical Center on Tuesday, December 12, 2017.  She was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, and was a Member of Coghill Baptist Church.  Jeanette loved fishing, traveling and spending time with family and friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents Sam Millsaps, Jr and Lou...

Natalie Jo Liner-West

Natalie Jo Liner-West

Dec 12, 2017

Natalie Liner-West, age 58, of Sweetwater passed away at her home on Tuesday, December 12, 2017.  Born in Athens, she spent a majority of her life in McMinn County.  She was of the Baptist Faith. She never met a stranger and had a heart for helping others.  Natalie loved cooking and spending time with family and friends. 

She is...

Robert H. (Papaw) Green

Robert H. (Papaw) Green

Dec 11, 2017

Robert H. (Papaw) Green passed from this life, Monday, December, 11, 2017. He was 86 years old.  He served in the Army during the Korean War and respected his opportunity to be a veteran, following the war; he worked nineteen years for Maytag.  In 1975, Robert joined Cleveland Police Department as a Patrolman until he retired in 1996 at age...

J.D. Evans

J.D. Evans

Dec 11, 2017

J.D. Harold Evans, age 93, was born on July 13, 1924 to his parents, Arthur and Lula Ellis Evans.  He passed away on Monday, December 11, 2017 to be with Jesus, his precious Savior.  He was a lifelong resident of Bradley County and he was retired from Maytag. He was a deacon of his church, Faith Memorial.  He loved to...

Moses Samuel Ballew

Moses Samuel Ballew

Dec 10, 2017

Moses Samuel Ballew, 83, a former resident of Cleveland passed away quietly at home in Villa Rica Georgia on Saturday December 9th, 2017.  He was born and raised in Polk County but has lived a majority of his life in Bradley County. He had been a member of Samples Baptist Church for 56 years and a deacon for the last...

James Vincent Lupo Jr.

James Vincent Lupo Jr.

Dec 10, 2017

James Vincent Lupo Jr., age 93, passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2017.

Mr. Lupo was a veteran of World War II where he served honorably in the Army Air Corp. He was a Sergeant and crew chief on B25 and B29 bombers. He owned a printing business in New York and retired to Cleveland, TN in 1991. He enjoyed...

Lois Evelyn Ellis

Lois Evelyn Ellis

Dec 10, 2017

Lois Evelyn Ellis, age 100, of Cleveland, formerly of Eastman, GA, passed away December 10, 2017.

She graduated from Albany High School in Albany, GA and attended the University of Georgia in Athens.  Upon graduation, she taught school for ten years in Eastman, GA.  She was a member of Alpha Delta Kappa teacher’s society and a member of the D.A.R....

Mary Frances Christian

Mary Frances Christian

Dec 7, 2017

Mary Frances Higgins Christian, 96, a resident of Cleveland passed away Thursday, December 7, 2017 at the family residence.  She was born in Lexington, KY, and had lived in the Cleveland area for the last 40 years.  She was a member of St. Therese of Lisieux Catholic Church.  She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who enjoyed spending time...

Vernice Prescott

Vernice Prescott

Dec 7, 2017

Vernice Prescott, 87, of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, December 7, 2017 at her residence.  She was of the Church of God faith.  She went to sleep and woke up in the arms of God. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence William Simmons and Susie Tidwell Simmons; husband, Cecil Prescott; and five siblings. 

Survivors include her...

Gary Allen Pelfrey

Gary Allen Pelfrey

Dec 4, 2017

Gary Allen Pelfrey

Gary Allen Pelfrey, age 70, of Cleveland passed away December 4, 2017 at a local hospital.

Gary was retired from TVA after 30 years of loyal service.  Gary was quite the man about town and loved by all who knew him.  He never met a stranger! He had a bar stool with his name on it that...

Dale Glenn Smith

Dale Glenn Smith

Dec 3, 2017

Dale Glenn Smith, age 46, of Benton, passed away Sunday, December 3, 2017, at his residence. A native of McMinn County, he had lived the past ten years in Polk County and was of the Baptist faith. Dale was previously employed by Jake Marshall Contractors and enjoyed motorcycles and spending time with his family and friends.He was preceded in death...

Bobby Jo Osborne Farmer

Bobby Jo Osborne Farmer

Dec 2, 2017

Bobby Jo Osborne Farmer, 38, of Cleveland, TN, went to be with the Lord on December 2, 2017.

She was born February 10, 1979 in Quincy, IL.  Bobby was a beautiful person inside and out.  She never met a stranger and she had a smile for everyone.  Bobby always tried to help anyone she could and she lived life large.

...

Thelma Lee Dills

Thelma Lee Dills

Dec 2, 2017

Thelma Lee Moses Dills 1938-2017Thelma Lee (Moses) Dills former long time owner of Main Street Cafe in Englewood, Tennessee has passed away. She was 79. Thelma played many roles in her life. She was first a Daughter. She was born on August 31,1938 to Grover and Ida (Mason) Moses. She was the oldest of their children. She was then a...

Jessie Wilbert Sanders Sr.

Jessie Wilbert Sanders Sr.

Dec 2, 2017

Jessie Wilbert Sanders, Sr., 84, of Charleston, passed away Saturday, December 2, 2017 at his residence.  He was retired from Bendix Corporation after 35 years of service.  He was an avid fisherman and loved working in his yard. Jessie was of the Church of God faith.He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Susanna Vines Sanders; son, William...

Cecil Lee Bishop

Cecil Lee Bishop

Nov 28, 2017

Cecil Lee Bishop, 63, a native and lifelong resident of South East Tennessee passed away at his residence on Tuesday, November 28, 2017. He was a member of Mt. Zion New Covenant Church.  He loved dairy farming; spending time with his family and his two dogs, Rocky and Lucky.

Cecil was preceded in death by his father, Paul Bishop; his...

Robert "Boog" Sherlin

Robert "Boog" Sherlin

Nov 28, 2017

Robert Lee “Boog” Sherlin, 75, went home to be with his Lord on November 28, 2017 after a long battle with cancer. He fought a courageous battle against a nasty disease.

This great man was born August 19,1942 to Robert Raymond Sherlin and Frankie Maude Ogle Sherlin. He was the youngest of 7 children. He was inducted into the Bradley...

Lynn Marlene McCormack

Lynn Marlene McCormack

Nov 27, 2017

Lynn Marlene England McCormack, age 65 of Delano, passed away at Starr Regional Medical Center of Athens on Tuesday, November 27, 2017.  She is a native and lifelong resident of Polk County attending Brookhill Baptist Church of Etowah,  and was employed for several years at Davidson/Textron and also Etowah Healthcare as a caregiver and was an avid gardener, and enjoyed...

Reuben Thomas Brackett

Reuben Thomas Brackett

Nov 26, 2017

Reuben Thomas Brackett of Etowah went to sleep in death on Sunday, November 26, 2017. He was born on June 30, 1936 in Old Fort, Tennessee. He was the first son of Migie and Frances Harrold Brackett.He served in the United States Navy, and retired from CSX Railroad. He was a devout Jehovah’s Witness and spent almost 15 years in...

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