Melba "Jean" May
Jun 15, 2017
Melba “Jean” May, 85, of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, June 15, 2017 at her son’s home. She retired from Charleston Hosiery after 35 years of service and then worked at Goodwill for ten years where everyone called her “Granny” May. She was a member of Prospect United Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, James B....
Rebecca Anne Caruso
Jun 14, 2017
Our beloved Rebecca “Reba” Caruso, age 27, of Benton passed away at her residence on Wednesday, June 14, 2017. She was born in West Brookville, NY but had lived in Tennessee the majority of her life. Reba loved spending time with her family and especially her two daughters.
She is preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Joey Lee and...
Phyllis Anne Wiley
Jun 13, 2017
Phyllis Anne (Polch) Wiley, 76, of Vestal NY, passed away peacefully at her Tennessee home surrounded by her family. She is predeceased by her loving husband of 32 years, Clyde F. Wiley; parents, Peter and Helen (Scully) Polch; brother, Edward T. Polch. Phyllis is survived by her sister and brother-in-law, Eileen (Polch) and Louie Merolle; her children, Paul Wiley of...
Linda Gail Lovelace Varnell
Jun 13, 2017
Linda Gail Lovelace Varnell, 64, of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at a Chattanooga hospital. She was a 1971 graduate of Cleveland High School where she played basketball. Linda was an avid fan of the UT Lady Vols.
She was preceded in death by her father, Wallace Rayford Lovelace, Sr.; and her great nephew, Nolan Russell Blackmon.
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Carroll Edward McCall
Jun 12, 2017
Carroll Edward McCall, age 82, of Cleveland, passed away Monday, June 12, 2017 at a local healthcare facility. A faithful and loving husband, Mr. McCall loved going to church and spending time with his children and his grandchildren. He loved spending time outdoors and especially loved working in his yard.
Born June 14, 1934 to the late Arthur and...
Reva Lou West
Jun 12, 2017
Reva Lou Swafford West, age 88, of Niota, passed away on Monday morning, June 12, 2017, at her residence. She was born September 16, 1928 to the late Roy and Suda Womac Swafford and was a lifelong resident of McMinn County and of the Christian faith. Mrs. West was a local hairdresser for 43 years and also retired from the...
Shirley Ann Smedley
Jun 10, 2017
Shirley Ann Smedley went to be with the Lord on June 10, 2017, after a battle with lung cancer.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John T. and Ella (Womack) Walker; sons, Tony Freeman and James Freeman; grandson, Joshua Arp; great grandson, Kenneth Fritz.
She is survived by her husband of 32 years, John Smedley Sr.;...
Sue Haynes Martel
Jun 10, 2017
Sue Haynes Martel, retired Cleveland State Community College psychology professor, passed away peacefully in her sleep at her Cleveland home surrounded by family at the age of 93 on Saturday, June 10, 2017.
Mrs. Martel was born in Clyde, North Carolina on February 25, 1924. She grew up with five brothers and a sister on a small farm in the...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
