OBITUARIES

Ronald Jess Queen

Ronald Jess Queen

Jun 9, 2017

Ronald Jess Queen, age 84, of Cleveland, passed away Friday, June 9, 2017 at a local healthcare facility.  A faithful and loving husband of almost 60 years, as well as a loving and caring father, Mr. Queen spent 20 years in the U.S. Navy where he retired as a Commander.  Because of his love for life and his desire to...

Venita Lynn Crabtree

Venita Lynn Crabtree

Jun 7, 2017

 Venita Crabtree, age 62, of Athens, passed away Wednesday morning, June 7, 2017 at her residence. Born on April 8, 1955 in Chattanooga, she lived the past 20 years in McMinn County and was a member of Jones Chapel United Methodist Church.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Opal Shipley; and brother, Charles Jenkins.

 She is survived by...

Sarah Faye Owenby

Sarah Faye Owenby

Jun 5, 2017

Sarah Faye Owenby, 80, of Cleveland, passed away Monday, June 5, 2017 at an Etowah hospital.  She retired from Burlington Industries.  She was of the Christian faith.

She was preceded in death by her parents, James Ruble McCurry and Pearl Odessie Wattenbarger McCurry; husband, Henry V. Owenby; and several brothers and sisters.

Survivors include her son, Wayne V. Owenby and...

Nellie Louise Tanner

Nellie Louise Tanner

Jun 3, 2017

Nellie Louise Tanner, 97, of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, June 3, 2017 at a local health care facility.  She had been a resident of Red Bank for the past several years prior to her home at the health care facility.

She was the last surviving child of John F. and Daussie Griffith Tanner.  Also preceding her in death were her...

Jakob Ryan Davis

Jakob Ryan Davis

Jun 2, 2017

Jakob Ryan Davis, 21, of Ocoee, died Friday, June 2, 2017 in a local hospital.  He was born October 27, 1995.  Jakob was a wonderful young person that loved life, family and his friends.  He was an avid hunter and outdoorsman.  He loved his Jeep and anything about Jeeps.  He will be sorely missed by all who knew him.

 

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Nancy Thelma Fenton

Nancy Thelma Fenton

May 30, 2017

Nancy Thelma Curtis Fenton, 78, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, May 30, 2017, at the family residence.  She was a member of First Baptist Church.  She was also a member of the Red Hat Society.

 

Mrs. Fenton was the daughter of the late Harold Curtis and Alice Thompson Curtis and was also preceded in death by her...

Helen Hodge Leach

Helen Hodge Leach

May 30, 2017

Helen Hodge Leach, 94, resident of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, May 30.

Helen was born on January 20, 1923, in Newcomb, Tenn. to the late Thomas W and Etta Robinson Hodge. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Helen was a member of the First United Methodist Church and retired from a career in banking.

Helen is survived by...

Henry Elam Halliburton

Henry Elam Halliburton

May 29, 2017

Henry Elam Halliburton, age 87, passed away May 29, 2017 at Signature Healthcare, following a lengthy illness.

Henry is survived by wife, Kay F. Halliburton; daughters, Becky Payne of Greeneville, MS and Charlotte Moore of Lexington, TN; step daughters, Yolonda Renner, Glyndora Condon and Delphene Rogers; stepson, Chris Guffey.

Memorial service details will be announced and held at a...

Joel Young

Joel Young

May 29, 2017

Joel Young, of Cleveland, passed away Monday, May 29, 2017 at a Chattanooga hospital.

He is survived by his parents, Jeffry and Farrah Young; sister, Tova Young; maternal grandfather, Ricci Fissel; paternal grandmother, Renee Holt; and paternal grandfather, David Young.

A private graveside service will be held on Friday, June 2, 2017 in Lower Spring Creek Cemetery with Erich...

Robert Jody Buckner

Robert Jody Buckner

May 28, 2017

Robert “Jody “Buckner , age 41, of Calhoun, passed away at his residence on Sunday May 28, 2017. A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, He was currently employed at Flowers Bakery.

He was preceded in death by his father, Lyndall Buckner; brother, Michael Buckner; maternal grandparents, Ira and Minnie Free Brown; and paternal grandparents, Check and Paralee...

Nora Marie Fetzer Still

Nora Marie Fetzer Still

May 27, 2017

Nora Marie Fetzer Still 90, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Saturday, May 27, 2017.  Her passing was peaceful and she was surrounded by the love of her family.

She was a member of the North Cleveland Church of God.  She was a faithful member of the Unity Sunday School Class and attended weekly until only recently...

Nancy M. Young

Nancy M. Young

May 25, 2017

Nancy M. Young, of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, May 25, 2017 at a Chattanooga health care facility.  She was a member of Sumach Cumberland Presbyterian Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert L. Young; parents, Samuel and Mildred Hall McCamy; and sisters, Marian Hanks and Aurelia Anne Nelson.

Survivors include her daughters, Cynthia (Scott) Steward of Germantown,...

Timothy "Timbo" Edgemon

Timothy "Timbo" Edgemon

May 24, 2017

Timothy “Timbo” Edgemon, age 55, of Cleveland passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at his residence.  He was a proud veteran of the United States Navy and he loved to fish.

He was predeceased by his father, James Allen Edgemon; sister, Jennifer Edgemon; step father, Robert Ballard.

He is survived by his mother, Cynthia Ballard; sister, Penny Edgemon Houck;...

Florence (Hula) Elemia McKinney

Florence (Hula) Elemia McKinney

May 24, 2017

Florence (Hula) Elemia McKinney

Florence (Hula) Elemia McKinney, age 79, of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at a local hospital.  She was a veteran of the United States Army and was a survivor of Pearl Harbor in 1941. She was retired from Whirlpool (Maytag/Magic Chef) 

She is preceded in death by her husband Glover L. McKinney; parents,...

Martha Elizabeth Fowler

Martha Elizabeth Fowler

May 22, 2017

Martha Elizabeth Fowler, 83, of Cleveland, passed away Monday, May 22, 2017 at a local healthcare facility.  Ms. Fowler, who lived most of her life in Cleveland and Florida, was a member of Philadelphia Baptist Church.  She retired from Duracell Battery after 35 years where she worked as an operator.  Ms. Fowler loved the beach, flower gardening, and her puppy,...

Linda Joyce Thompson

Linda Joyce Thompson

May 22, 2017

Linda Joyce Russell Thompson, age 70, of Etowah, passed away on Monday, May 22, 2017 at Starr Regional Medical Center of Etowah. Born in Etowah on May 27, 1946 to the late William Paul and Julia Amylee Hembree Russell , she had lived in Loudon County for several years and moved back to McMinn County in 2013. She was a...

Dani Nunley

Dani Nunley

May 22, 2017

Dani Nunley, age 39, of Cleveland, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 22, 2017.  She was the owner of MaD Tree Service. She was a very hard worker , animal lover, and would always rescue any animal she might find. She will be greatly missed.

She is survived by her children, R. J. McFalls, Brandon McFalls, and Skylar Wileman; boyfriend,...

Charlotte Elise Blankenship

Charlotte Elise Blankenship

May 22, 2017

Charlotte Elise Blankenship passed away Monday, May 22, 2017 at a local hospital.

 

She is survived by her parents, Greg and Erin Blankenship of Riceville; twin sister, Kennedy Grace Blankenship; brother, Will Blankenship; paternal grandparents, Robin and Steve Blankenship of Calhoun, maternal grandparents, Willie and Barbara Potter of Cleveland; great grandmother, Beverly Blankenship of Murfreesboro; great grandparents, Juanita...

Luria Rymer Beck

Luria Rymer Beck

May 20, 2017

Luria Rymer Beck, 78, a lifelong resident of Cleveland passed away early Saturday morning at her home surrounded by family.  Being a born again Christian, she is no longer suffering pain.  During her years, she and her family enjoyed horses, camping and motorcycle rides.

 

She is the widow of the late Clent Beck; and the daughter of Bill and...

Jethabhai Patel

Jethabhai Patel

May 20, 2017

Jethabhai Patel, 79, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, May 20, 2017, at his residence.  He was born in Gujarat India.

 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Madhabhai Patel and Amthiben Patel; and one brother.

 

He is survived by his wife, Manguben Patel; two sons, Bharat Patel and Raju Patel of India; one daughter, Nayana...

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