OBITUARIES

Sallie Mae McCann

Sallie Mae McCann

Jan 25, 2011

Sallie Mae McCann, 82, a resident of Tellico Plains, went to be with her loved ones on Tuesday, January 25, 2011. She was employed at Tennessee Enamel Plant, she was a “Rosie Rivitor” during WWII, she was also employed at Domestic Laundry and Jack’s Cleaners in Cleveland. Sallie worked at Children’s Hospital in Umatilla, Florida then returned to Cleveland and...

Thamer W Kersey

Thamer W Kersey

Jan 24, 2011

Thamer W. (“Thumper”) Kersey, 93, a long time resident of Cleveland, went to his heavenly home on Monday, January 24, 2011 at a local nursing facility, with his family by his side. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lucy Kersey Miles; stepfather, V.A. Miles and an infant great-grandson. He was a farmer all of his life, worked for...

Willie Irene Hamby

Willie Irene Hamby

Jan 22, 2011

Willie “Irene” Hamby, 84, of Calhoun, TN, passed away Saturday, January 22, 2011 in an Athens healthcare facility. She retired from Charleston Hosiery after 35 years of service. She was a member of Hiawassee Baptist Church, but attended Clear Springs Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur T. Hamby; parents, William and Nealie Burris Shamblin; infant...

Alesia Johnson Elrod

Alesia Johnson Elrod

Jan 21, 2011

Alesia Marie Elrod, 46, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Friday, January 21, 2011 in a Cleveland hospital. She was a member of Trinity Chapel. She was a member of the Oak Grove Ruritan Club and a March of Dimes poster child from 1969 through 1970. She was also a Sweetheart of the 365 Club. Alesia was preceded in death...

Mary Ann Nation

Mary Ann Nation

Jan 20, 2011

Mary Ann Nation, 90, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, January 20, 2011in an Athens hospital. She was a member of the Waterville Baptist Church and served 25 years as breakfast cook and at Copes Cafeteria in Cleveland. Mrs. Nation was the daughter of the late Thomas Dewey Johnson and Bessie Johnson and was also preceded in death by...

Billy Ronald Brown

Billy Ronald Brown

Jan 20, 2011

Billy (Bill) Ronald Brown, 72, a resident of Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 20, 2011. He was born on April 9, 1938 in McMinn County to John Franklin and Lula Jane Brown. He retired from Hardwick Stove after 32 years of service and from Cleveland Summit after 23 years of service. He was a...

Juanita E Johnson

Juanita E Johnson

Jan 19, 2011

Juanita E. Johnson, 89, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2011 in a Sweetwater hospital. She was of the Baptist faith. Mrs. Johnson was the daughter of the late Joseph Bolt and Dorothy Williams Bolt and was also preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Johnson and two sisters and three brothers. She is survived by her...

John W Calfee

John W Calfee

Jan 18, 2011

John W. (Wes) Calfee, 57, a resident of Cleveland, passed away on Tuesday, January 18, 2011 in a Memphis hospital. He was a member of Hopewell Baptist Church. He loved sports, playing darts and going camping at his lot in the mountains. He was a veteran who served a tour of duty in Thailand during the Vietnam War. The Army...

Racheal N Riddle

Racheal N Riddle

Jan 18, 2011

Racheal N. Riddle, 25, a resident of Cleveland, passed away peacefully at the residence on Tuesday, January 18, 2011 She joined her dad Phillip Lee Riddle in heaven who passed away six weeks ago. She attended Valley View Baptist Church. She graduated from Bradley Central High School class of 2004. She was a gifted artist and was a loving caring...

Wilburn Eugene Black

Wilburn Eugene Black

Jan 16, 2011

Wilburn E. Black, 66, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, January 16, 2011, in a Chattanooga hospital. He was of the Christian faith and attended Victory Lane Church of God. He was preceded in death by his wife, Georgetta Black in 2009; parents, John and Ollie Rogers Black; and sister, Carolyn Thomason. He is survived by his children, Terry...

William Willson

William Willson

Jan 15, 2011

William (Bill) Woodrow Willson, 86, departed this life on January 15, 2011, in Bradley Health Care and Rehab. Bill Willson was born on October 5, 1924, to Robert and Annie Willson in Polk County. He was a member of West Cleveland Baptist Church, serving as a deacon for several years. He was a United States Marine veteran, serving during World...

Bobbie A Adkerson

Bobbie A Adkerson

Jan 15, 2011

Bobbie A. Adkerson, 81, a resident of Cleveland, passed away January 15, 2011 in a local healthcare facility. She was a member and former pianist of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church. She was a graduate of Bradley Central High, class of 1945. She worked as a secretary in the ICU at Bradley Memorial Hospital for many years. She was preceded in...

Kate Deweese Berning

Kate Deweese Berning

Jan 15, 2011

Kate Deweese Berning, 89, of Cleveland died January 16, 2011 while a resident of Garden Plaza Assisted Living. Kate was born in Hayesville, NC; was raised in Cleveland, TN; then lived most of her adult life in Santa Monica, CA. She later moved back to and was currently residing in Cleveland. She was preceded in death by her husband Donald...

Sarah Gillis Brooks

Sarah Gillis Brooks

Jan 14, 2011

SARAH GILLIS BROOKS, 86, passed away Friday, January 14, 2011, in a local healthcare facility. She was a retired LPN from Bradley Memorial Hospital. She was a lifetime member of the Order of the Eastern Star Harmony 143 and the Lady Shrine. She was an active member of the North Cleveland Baptist Church where she was a long-time member of...

John Steven Soroka

John Steven Soroka

Jan 13, 2011

John Steven Soroka, 68, a resident of Cleveland and a former resident of Michigan, passed away Thursday, January 13, 2011 at the family residence. He was an Assembly of God minister and attended Cleveland First Church of the Nazarene. Mr. Soroka was the son of the late William and Rose Odor Soroka and was also preceded in death by his...

Nancy Chapman

Nancy Chapman

Jan 10, 2011

Nancy Chapman, 79 of Cleveland, TN passed away Monday, January 10, 2011. She attended Allen Elementary and Bradley Central High School in the class of 49. In high school she was known as an entertainer, participating in on stage variety shows, and for her love to dance, especially the Jitterbug, which she excelled at! After high school she was active...

Kong Sun Kim

Kong Sun Kim

Jan 8, 2011

Kong Sun Kim, 91, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, January 8, 2011 in a local hospital. She was a member of The Full Gospel Chattanooga Church in East Ridge. She was preceded in death by her husband, Moon In Kyu; and parents, Kim Su Bong and So Oh San. Survivors include her 7 children: Moon Kwang Ung, Moon...

Hoyt H Taylor Jr.

Hoyt H Taylor Jr.

Jan 8, 2011

Hoyt H. Taylor, Jr., 77, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, January 8, 2011, at his home. He was a loving father, husband and grandfather. He was of the Protestant faith. He was retired from Cleveland State Community College. He was preceded in death by his father, Hoyt H. Taylor, Sr., and sister, Trudy Moore. He is survived by...

Donald Wamp

Donald Wamp

Jan 7, 2011

Donald (Don) Louis Wamp, Sr. (78) finished the race in much the same way he ran the race throughout his life ? with a fearless spirit, working hard, and on his way to the tennis court. Hours after a tragic fall at his office Friday morning January 7, 2011, he took his last breath surrounded by his loving wife, children...

Howard Victor Dalton

Howard Victor Dalton

Jan 6, 2011

Howard Victor Dalton, age 74, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, January 6, 2011 in Marion, Indiana, due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He attended St. Therese of Lisieux Catholic Church. He was an independent truck driver. He was a life time member of the American Legion Post 81 and also a member of the VFW. He...

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