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Linda Pearl Spake

Linda Pearl Spake

Aug 19, 2017

Linda Pearl Byrd Spake age 74 of Sweetwater, passed away on Saturday evening, August 19, 2017, at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville.  Born on October 2, 1942 to the late James Willie Byrd and Veda Maude Taylor Byrd, she native of Georgia, she had spent a majority of her life in Florida before moving to Monroe County about  fifteen years...

Donald "Pat" May

Donald "Pat" May

Aug 17, 2017

Donald “Pat” B. May, 83, passed away on Thursday, August 17, 2017, in an Athens,TN health care facility. Pat was the son of the late Howard and Dixie Beyland May. He is survived by one son, Donald Patrick May and his wife, Ann of Decatur, TN; and one daughter, Mitzi Heckman, also of Decatur, TN.

The family requests that memorials...

Deanna O'Daniel

Deanna O'Daniel

Aug 15, 2017

Deanna (DeeDee) Michelle O’Daniel, age 45, of Cleveland, went home suddenly to be with our Lord and Savior on Tuesday, August 15, 2017. 

She was born on February 3, 1972 in Cleveland, TN.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents; Cora Lee and Lawrence Blackwell, Raymond Choate and Carl and Ruth Whitworth.

She leaves behind to cherish her...

Charles Brannan

Charles Brannan

Aug 13, 2017

Charles Henry “Buddy” Brannan, 74, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 13, 2017, in Rossville, Georgia. A lifelong resident of the North Georgia and Chattanooga areas, Buddy was the son of the late James “Henry” and Mabel McCallie Brannan. He was preceded in death by his son, Charles Anthony “Tony” Brannan; his sister, Mary Brannan; and brothers-in-law, Sid Owens and...

Margaret Helen Brooks

Margaret Helen Brooks

Aug 13, 2017

Margaret Helen Brooks, 91, a resident of Cleveland passed away on Sunday, Aug. 13, 2017 at an area hospital.

Margaret had started and ran a church bus ministry for over 10 years while residing in California.  Throughout her life she devoted herself to the work of God serving as a volunteer in the community and the church as a Sunday...

Hugh Allan Hodges

Hugh Allan Hodges

Aug 13, 2017

Hugh Allan Hodges, 80, a native of Maryville, TN and a resident of Cleveland for 34 years passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 13, 2017 at a Chattanooga healthcare facility.

He was retired and had previously served as the Director of the Bradley County Juvenile Division and also worked as a property manager for several years in Cleveland and Chattanooga.

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Velma Masengil

Velma Masengil

Aug 12, 2017

                             

Velma Masengil

 

Velma Masengil, 82 of Cleveland passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 12, 2017 in a local healthcare facility.

She was a life-long resident of Bradley County and a member of Mt Carmel Baptist Church. She cherished and enjoyed spending time with her beloved family. She loved flower gardening and appreciated time spent outdoors. Also she...

Oteen Smith

Oteen Smith

Aug 12, 2017

Leona Oteen Miller Smith, born on January 13, 1945, made her transition to a new life on August 12, 2017, at her home, surrounded by her loving family and Robin Westmoreland, her friend and caregiver.

A long-time resident of Cleveland, she graduated from Bradley High School and furthered her education at Lee University.

Married to Charles Smith, also of Cleveland,...

Jonathan Lebron Denton

Jonathan Lebron Denton

Aug 11, 2017

Jonathan Lebron Denton, 41, of McDonald, passed away Friday, August 11, 2017 at his residence.  He had lived in the area his entire life and was a member of Gum Springs Baptist Church.  He loved his family, and enjoyed fishing, hunting, and the outdoors.  He was a graduate of Chattanooga State Community College, and was a supervisor with the Tennessee...

Linda Sue Garrett

Linda Sue Garrett

Aug 9, 2017

Linda Sue Crawford Garrett, 74, passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2017 in Athens, TN.  She has lived in the Birchwood area all of her life and attended the Church of Christ.  She enjoyed playing cards, bowling, and fishing.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Garrett; and parents, Ervin Crawford and Margaret Manning Crawford; and daughter, Gracie...

Glen David Dalton

Glen David Dalton

Aug 9, 2017

Glen David “Shorty” Dalton, 88, of Cleveland, went home to be with The Lord on August 9, 2017 after a long battle with Alzheimer's.  A lifetime resident of this area, Mr. Dalton loved the outdoors -- he especially enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and working outdoors.  For many years he could also be found playing polo at what is now Bendabout...

Mark Seaton

Mark Seaton

Aug 8, 2017

Marcus “Mark” Mario Seaton I, age 48, of Cleveland passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2017 in an area hospital. 

Mark was predeceased by his father, Glen Seaton, Sr.

Mark is survived by his wife, Melissa Seaton; son, Marcus Seaton II, mother, Faye Seaton; sister, Joyce Mullins (Tim); brothers, Glen Seaton Jr. (Theresa) and Carl Seaton, all of Cleveland; aunt,...

Alice F. Wheeler

Alice F. Wheeler

Aug 8, 2017

Alice F. Wheeler, 73, of McDonald passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at her home. She attended John’s Memorial Baptist Church. She was retired from Peyton’s Corporation and was a graduate of Bradley Central High School, class of 1962.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Reverend L.V. Ledford and Eula Mae Cunningham Ledford; daughter, Dianna Faye Slaughter; brothers,...

Lucille Blevins Deakins

Lucille Blevins Deakins

Aug 7, 2017

Lucille Blevins Deakins, 79, a resident of Cleveland, passed away at her home on August 07, 2017. She was a member of Georgetown Baptist Church. She loved her family and enjoyed photography.

 

She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank Blevins and Winnie Hutsell Blevins; sisters, Bonnie Long and Jewel Womac; and brother, Argile Blevins.

 

Lucille is...

Margie Aaron Partin

Margie Aaron Partin

Aug 7, 2017

Margie Partin, age 66, of Athens, passed away on Tuesday, August 7, 2017, at her home. Born on June 13, 1951 in Kentucky to the late Alonzo and Edith Partin, she spent a majority of her life in McMinn County and loved spending time with her family and friends.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by sixteen...

B.H. (Bobby) Williams

B.H. (Bobby) Williams

Aug 6, 2017

Bobby (B. H.) Williams, 91, of Cleveland, went home to be with the Lord in a local healthcare facility on August 6, 2017.  He was born December 9, 1925 in East Bernstadt, Kentucky. B.H. was preceded in death by his loving wife of 58 years, Cleo Gabbard Williams, parents Bob and Dorothy Williams, grandsons Aaron Williams and Brett Williams; brother,...

Julian Phillips

Julian Phillips

Aug 6, 2017

Julian E. “Jude” Phillips, Jr., 62, formerly of Chickamauga, died August 6, 2017. 

He was a graduate of Gordon Lee High School, an electrician and member of the IBEW.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Julian and Ruth Phillips, and wife, Teresa.  He is survived by his sisters, Patricia Pollard, Susan (Carlos) Brown, and Becky (Dale) Wright.

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Lucas Diaz

Lucas Diaz

Aug 5, 2017

Lucas M. Diaz, 86, of McDonald, passed away Saturday, August 5, 2017, at a local healthcare facility.  He was a member of McDonald Road Seventh Day Adventist Church and taught Theology in both Colombia and the Dominican Republic.  He was a Pastor in California, New York, Illinois and Florida, as well as a Professor of Theology and will be missed...

Donald Fenton

Donald Fenton

Aug 5, 2017

Donald Fenton went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 5, 2017.   Born in Medford, Massachusetts on October 9, 1937, he was raised on a farm in Clinton, Maine, graduated from Maine Central Institute and served with the US Army Intelligence in Korea and at the National Security Agency.   His early career began in agricultural, industrial, and ground...

Judy Kay Ogle

Judy Kay Ogle

Aug 4, 2017

Judy Kay Mynatt Ogle, age 69, passed away August 4, 2017 at the University of Tennessee hospital in Knoxville, Tennessee after a short illness. A native of Knoxville, she graduated from Central High School in 1965. She attended Lee University.

Judy was a loyal helper and companion o the love of her life, Rev. William Michael Ogle. They met when...

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