OBITUARIES

Joe M. Rayburn

Joe M. Rayburn

Apr 8, 2015

Joe M. Rayburn, 72, of Charleston, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, April 8, 2015. He retired from Bowater after 39 years of service. He was a lifetime member of Lower Spring Creek United Methodist Church. Joe was a member of the Hiwassee Valley Antique Tractor Club. He was an avid fisherman and loved to camp....

Anna Anita Simon

Anna Anita Simon

Apr 8, 2015

Anna Anita Simon, 87, of Riceville, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at her residence. She was a retired loan officer with Union Trust Bank in Darien, CT. Anita was of the Catholic faith. She enjoyed boating and outdoor life. Anita had a positive sense of humor and enjoyed being with people. She was preceded in death by her parents,...

Willard J McCroskey

Willard J McCroskey

Apr 5, 2015

Willard J. (Bubber) McCroskey, loving father and grandfather, passed away on April 5, 2015 in Cleveland, TN.  He was born on February 22, 1916 in Richwood, West Virginia to Grover and Maggie McCroskey.  Bubber was one of the “greatest generations” and believed strongly in serving God and country. He served in the Civilian Conservation Corp in Pocahontas County, WV and...

Melvin Dean Wahlfeldt Sr.

Melvin Dean Wahlfeldt Sr.

Apr 4, 2015

Melvin Dean Wahlfeldt, Sr., 83, of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, April 4, 2015 in a local healthcare facility.  Melvin was born on May 18, 1931 in Danville, Illinois to Carl L. Wahlfeldt and Ella Marie Chamberlain Wahlfeldt. Melvin retired from the United States Marine Corps after 22 years serving as a GY/SGT. in Guam, Korea and Vietnam.  Melvin was as...

Harry C O'Rear Jr.

Harry C O'Rear Jr.

Apr 3, 2015

Harry C. O'Rear, Jr., 72, a resident of Birchwood and formerly of Chattanooga, passed away at his home on April 3, 2015.  He was of the Baptist faith.  He retired from the Mueller Corporation after 27 years of service.  He was preceded in  death by his parents, Harry C. O'Rear, Sr. and Hazel May Underwood O'Rear; his son; Wesley Lloyd...

Beverly J Streevey-Romano

Beverly J Streevey-Romano

Mar 29, 2015

Beverly J. Streevey-Romano, went to be with our Heavenly Father after an extended illness on March 29, 2015.She was a resident of Cleveland and a former resident of Chillicothe, Ohio.  She was born March 7, 1951.  She is preceded in death by her father, Paul R Streevey; brother, Paul P Streevey; sister, Caroline Streevey and brother, Ronnie Streeve ,all of...

Billy Prueitt

Billy Prueitt

Mar 28, 2015

Billy Prueitt, 79, a resident of Birchwood, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2015 at the family residence. He was of the Baptist faith.   He was preceded in death by his son, Stanley Eugene Prueitt; parents, Orris Prueitt and Pearl Argo Prueitt; and his three brothers and one sister. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Betty McCallie...

Claude L. Davis

Claude L. Davis

Mar 28, 2015

Claude L. Davis, 84, of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2015. He was preceded in death by his son, Michael Lee Davis. Survivors his wife, Roselyn E. Davis of Cleveland; adopted daughter, Veronica Fryfogle of Titusville, FL; two grandchildren Jeff Davis and Amanda Lee Bradshaw; great grandchildren, Alex Davis, Gideon Bradshaw, Titus Bradshaw and Selah Bradshaw; and sister, Estelle...

Eloise C Thomas

Eloise C Thomas

Mar 27, 2015

Eloise C. Thomas, 92, a resident of Allentown, PA, passed away Friday, March 27, 2015 at her residence.  She was of the Church of Christ faith.   Mrs. Thomas was preceded in death by her husband, David D. Thomas; son, David D. Thomas, Jr.; parents, Samuel C. Collins and Frances Huston Collins; one brother, John Collins and two sisters, Mary Collins...

Charles Lee Poteet

Charles Lee Poteet

Mar 24, 2015

Charles Lee “C.L.” Poteet passed with peace and grace in Cleveland, Tennessee, on Tuesday, March 24, 2015. Born September 5th, 1914, in Cohutta, Georgia, to Rucker and Norma Poteet, C.L. was beloved by all who knew him in his 100 years. In November of 1935 C.L. married his lifelong love, Mary Massingill. They were inseparable for nearly 72 years, before...

Carlos “Charley” Maldonado Reyes

Carlos “Charley” Maldonado Reyes

Mar 19, 2015

Carlos “Charley” Maldonado Reyes, 84, a resident of Cleveland, passed away March 19, 2015, at his residence.  He was born in Austin, TX, and later lived in Pontiac, MI, before moving to Cleveland in 1984.  He worked for General Motors in Michigan for 30 years as an automotive mechanic.  He was of the Baptist faith and was a member of...

Mary Trevena Hilliard

Mary Trevena Hilliard

Mar 19, 2015

Mary Trevena Hilliard, 85, a lifelong resident of Ocoee, died Thursday, March 19, 2015 at her home. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dr. William A. Trevena and Audie Humberd Trevena; husband, A.J. Hilliard, Sr.; son, A.J. Hilliard, Jr.; granddaughter, Stephanie K. Hilliard; daughters-in-law, Elizabeth Davis Hilliard and Patty K. Hilliard; siblings, Frank Trevena, Kinzel Trevena, Dorothy Kimbrough...

Margaret Alice Earls Bancroft

Margaret Alice Earls Bancroft

Mar 18, 2015

Margaret Alice Earls Bancroft, a resident of McDonald, passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at the family residence.  She was of the Baptist faith.  She was retired from Hardwick Clothes.  She loved bowling, square dancing, traveling and life in general.   Mrs. Bancroft was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Stacey Lafawn Bancroft; parents, Thomas Earls and Ethel...

William Adrain Hamilton

William Adrain Hamilton

Mar 18, 2015

William Adrain Hamilton, 89, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2015 in a Chattanooga healthcare facility.  He was a member of The Church of God of Zion and loved The Church of God.  He was a farmer for many years.  He was a veteran of the United States Army serving in WWII in France and Germany. He...

Wanda Bullard

Wanda Bullard

Mar 16, 2015

Wanda Bernice Scoggins Bullard, 82, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, passed away Monday, March 16, 2015 in a local healthcare facility.  She was a member of Westwood Baptist Church.  She loved quilting and gardening and loved yellow roses. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Mrs. Bullard was the daughter of the late Charles Scoggins and Velma Haddock Scoggins...

Bonnie M. Cox

Bonnie M. Cox

Mar 16, 2015

Bonnie M. Cox, 96, of Cleveland passed away Monday, March 16, 2015 at her home. She was the oldest member of Cedar Springs Baptist Church where she was a member of the Joy Sunday school class. Bonnie was an accomplished seamstress and enjoyed quilting. Her hobbies were fishing and watching ball games. She was preceded in death by her husband,...

Kathleen Smith

Kathleen Smith

Mar 15, 2015

Kathleen “Kitty” Marie Dawson Smith, 84, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, March 15, 2015 at the family residence.  She was a member of Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church where she was involved in Spice of Life Seniors Group and was also active in her Sunday school class.  She was involved in a Day Care as a foster grandparent. ...

Charles Thomas Brock

Charles Thomas Brock

Mar 15, 2015

Charles Thomas Brock, 76, of Cleveland, passed away just hours before his 77th birthday on Sunday, March 15, 2015 in a Spring City healthcare facility.  He was a lifelong member of First Baptist Church and worked with the two and three year old class for over 25 years.  He was an avid golfer in his prime and enjoyed the outdoors....

Larry Clint Humphrey

Larry Clint Humphrey

Mar 15, 2015

Larry Clint Humphrey, 60, of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, March 15, 2015 in a local hospital. He was a graduate of Cleveland High School and the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Larry was an accountant and was recently employed with Jones Management Services. He was a member of Waterville Baptist Church and served as a deacon at Westwood Baptist Church...

Juanita Waters Sosebee

Juanita Waters Sosebee

Mar 13, 2015

Juanita Waters Sosebee, 96. a lifelong resident of Cleveland, Tn, born on April 30, 1918, to William F. Waters and Lura Waters, passed away into the loving arms of Jesus on March 13, 2015, surrounded by her family.She is preceeded in death by her late husband, Reno A. Sosebee; a son, Max E. Sosebee; two grandchildren, Paul Maples and Baby...

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