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Wesley Brent Spake

Wesley Brent Spake

Sep 16, 2017

Wesley Brent Spake, age 59 of Sweetwater Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2017 at the Fort Loudon Medical Center.  He was born in Lake Worth, Florida on December 17, 1957, and spent the majority of his life in West Palm Beach, Florida before moving to Sweetwater, approximately 14 years ago.  He was a member of the Shelton Grove...

William F. Dunn

William F. Dunn

Sep 16, 2017

William F. Dunn, Jr, 71, passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2017 at a local hospital.

He was born November 25, 1945 to William F. Dunn, Sr and Miriam McCloskey Dunn McGuire in Darby, Pa.  He was of the Baptist faith.   A retired truck driver, William loved to go camping, fishing, sailing and was known to sound like Elvis when...

Timothy Andrew Randall

Timothy Andrew Randall

Sep 14, 2017

Timothy Andrew Randall, 52, passed away September 14, 2017 after a long illness.

He was born on February 6, 1965 in Ontario, Oregon, the son of Wesley and Marilyn (Billings) Randall.  He attended school in Exeter, California and Weiser, Idaho but eventually made his home in Georgia and Tennessee.

Tim married Louraina Pearl Gentry in Fort Oglethorpe, GA in 1987. ...

Morris Goff

Morris Goff

Sep 13, 2017

Morris Lee Goff 70, of Ringgold, Ga went home to be with the Lord Wednesday September 13, 2017 at his home.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ruby J. Goff and Charlie Goff and brother, Charles Goff.

He is survived by his loving wife of 28 years Bertha Goff; children, Frankie (Ritzie) Goff, Kimberly (Robert) Fisher,...

Joan Ryan Barrett

Joan Ryan Barrett

Sep 13, 2017

Joan Ryan Barrett, 86, of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at her home.  She was a parishioner at St. Therese of Lisieux Catholic Church.  Joan had a special devotion to the rosary which she prayed every evening.  She was a devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Barrett; parents,...

Harold Edward Ballard, Sr.

Harold Edward Ballard, Sr.

Sep 10, 2017

Harold Edward Ballard, Sr., 86, of Cleveland, peacefully passed away Sunday, September 10, 2017 at his residence with his wife and son by his side.  He was a veteran of the United States Army where he served in Germany.  He was a well known business man and was owner/operator of Ballard Auto Parts until his retirement in 1998.  It is...

James (Jim) Frank Arp

James (Jim) Frank Arp

Sep 7, 2017

James (Jim) Frank Arp

James (Jim) Frank Arp, 85, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, September 7, 2017, in a local healthcare facility. He was very crafty and enjoyed gardening and mowing the lawn and was known as “UNO Champ”. He was a long time CB enthusiast known as WOUNDED KNEE KAFR 1528. Jim and his wife, Hazel enjoyed...

Janet Sue Caruth

Janet Sue Caruth

Sep 7, 2017

Janet Sue Caruth, 70, of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, September 7, 2017.  She received her MA degree in Library Science at Northern Illinois University in August 1973.  She retired from Cleveland State Community College where she was the librarian for 36 years, (1974-2010).  Janet was dedicated to the library and students at Cleveland State.  She was an active member of...

Dolores Montkahaus

Dolores Montkahaus

Sep 6, 2017

Dolores Montkahaus, age 91, of Benton, Tennessee passed away on September 6, 2017 at Starr Regional Medical Center - Athens Campus.  She was born in Detroit, Michigan to the late Frank Wasik and Elizabeth Darge Wasik and moved to Benton in 1972.  She was of the Catholic faith.  Dolores received her nurses' aide certification for both Michigan and Tennessee and...

James (Ronnie) Hill

James (Ronnie) Hill

Sep 4, 2017

James Ronald (Ronnie) Hill, 76, a resident of Cleveland passed away Monday, September 4, 2017 at his residence in the presence of his loving family. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Charleston.  He was owner of TB Isbell and The Hill Agency. He served on the Charleston City Commission, the Board of Bradley County Nursing Home, and...

Adam David Williams

Adam David Williams

Sep 4, 2017

Adam David Williams, 37 beloved son, brother and friend passed away unexpectedly early on the morning of September 4th. Adam was born in Chattanooga on November 14th 1979. He lived his life here in Chattanooga and was known for being an amazing fly fisherman and member of Trout Unlimited.

Adam is survived by mother and father Bryant and Lolita...

Geneva B. Durham

Geneva B. Durham

Sep 3, 2017

Geneva B. Durham, 88, of Cleveland passed away Sunday, September 3, 2017 in a local healthcare facility. She was a member of Faith Memorial Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James E. Durham; parents, Chester and Bertha Brown; grandson, Tyler Durham; brothers, Fred Brown and Frank Brown; sisters, Ella Pope, Mamie Parks, Anna Bell McClelland, and Margie...

Anna Louise Turner

Anna Louise Turner

Sep 2, 2017

Anna Louise Turner, 88, of Cleveland passed away Saturday, September 2, 2017 at Erlanger Medical Center. She was a very loving mother and a lifelong member of Lebanon Baptist Church. Mrs. Turner was a member of Woodman of the World and was retired from Schering-Plough.

 She was the daughter of the late Isaac and Nora Jones Goins and was also...

Nancy Ann Billiot - Pirkle

Nancy Ann Billiot - Pirkle

Sep 1, 2017

Nancy White Billiot Pirkle, age 52, passed away on Friday, September 1, 2017 at her home.  A native of Louisiana, she spent the last seven years in McMinn County and was a member of Ascension Life Church.  Nancy loved the outdoors and spending time with her family and friends.She was preceded in death by her father, Gilbert White.Nancy is survived...

Paul Leo Miller

Paul Leo Miller

Aug 31, 2017

Paul Leo Miller, 87, a resident of Panama City, FL, formerly of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, August 31, 2017 in a Florida healthcare facility.  He was a veteran of the United States Navy and a member of the Masonic Lodge #570 in Hazel Park, MI. Mr. Miller was a Bus Unit Member and of Baptist faith.

He was preceded in...

Carol Johnson Comley

Carol Johnson Comley

Aug 31, 2017

Carol Johnson Comley, 72, passed away Thursday, August 31, 2017 at the family residence in Tunnel Hill, Georgia.  She was born in Indiana and lived a majority of her life in Farmersville, Ohio, before living 20 plus years in Bradley County and finally moving to Tunnel Hill, Georgia five years ago.  She was a member of Spring Place Church of...

Edna L. Johnson

Edna L. Johnson

Aug 30, 2017

Edna Lynn Johnson, 87, of Riceville, passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at her home.  She was a retired real estate broker. She was a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary, the Athens Elks Lodge and was a Toastmaster. Her hobbies were art, painting, singing and fishing.  She was a member of Charleston First Baptist Church.

She was preceded in...

Karlene E. Farabee

Karlene E. Farabee

Aug 30, 2017

Karlene Farabee, 71, of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2017 in a local hospital.  She moved to Cleveland from Washington D.C. in 1963.  In her youth she was involved in the Bradley County Young Farmers and Homemakers and enjoyed being involved in the Rotary Dairy Show.  Karlene was the past worthy Matron of the Ocoee Chapter #420 of the...

Jim Bob Randolph

Jim Bob Randolph

Aug 28, 2017

Robert Arthur “Jim Bob” Randolph, 42, formerly of Cleveland, TN, passed away Monday, August 28, 2017 in Dover, Delaware.

“Jim Bob” was born in Cleveland on September 26, 1974 and was a graduate of Bradley Central High School Class of 1992. He was employed with Amazon for six years, having recently been promoted to Field Transportation Lead in Colorado. Prior...

Kathy Jo Shannon

Kathy Jo Shannon

Aug 28, 2017

Kathy Jo Steffen Shannon, 62, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Monday, August 28, 2017 at her residence.  She loved and enjoyed her grandchildren.

Mrs. Shannon was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Wallace Shannon and also her son, Perez Pena.

She is survived by her children:  Joni Marie Wilson, Joshua Steffen, Jason Sisson, Jeremy Sisson, and Matthew Sisson...

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