Buck Small
May 6, 2017
Oather Carroll “Buck” Small, 90, of Mims, FL and a former resident of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, May 6, 2017 in Florida. He was a veteran of the United States Army and served during World War II. Buck was a retired auto mechanic. He was a member of the North Cleveland Church of God.
He was preceded in death by...
Roy Duran
May 4, 2017
Roy Duran, age 72, of Decatur passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2017 at a local healthcare facility. He was a member of the Peerless Road Church of God of Prophecy and part of the Senior’s Ministry. He loved the Lord, loved to read his Bible, loved to sing and play southern gospel music on his guitar. He will be...
Phyllis D. Ledford
May 1, 2017
Phyllis D. Ledford, 80, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Monday, May 01, 2017 in a local healthcare facility. She was a former resident of Madisonville and had resided in Cleveland for many years. She was of the Church of God faith. She loved to travel; go out to eat as well as watch her television shows. But most of...
Richard Wesley Covrea, Sr.
May 1, 2017
Richard Wesley Covrea Sr. passed away Monday May 1, 2017 at a Chattanooga hospital.
Richard was born in Hamtramck, MI to Charles and Aurelia Covrea. He graduated from Southfield High School. After graduation he joined the United States Army, where he served in Fort Benning, GA. Later he was employed by Ford Motor Company, where he retired.
Richard...
Brian Lauvale Benton
Apr 30, 2017
Brian Lauvale Benton age 56, of Etowah, passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2017, at his residence. Born on June 2, 1960, he was son of the late Fred and Joyce Benton and was a lifelong resident of McMinn County. He enjoyed spending time outdoors, hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family and friends.
In addition to his...
Linda Fay Bevis Merz
Apr 29, 2017
Linda Fay Bevis Merz was born March 17, 1944 in Athens, TN. She was raised in Calhoun, TN and lived most of her life in Cleveland, TN. She passed away in Cleveland peacefully at 5:15 a.m. on Saturday, April 29, 2017 after a long life filled with love, joy, hardships, lots of Faith, and a short walk with Pancreatic Cancer. ...
Alan Dean Sponsler
Apr 29, 2017
Alan Dean Sponsler, age 58, of Rossville, GA passed away, Saturday, April 29, 2017 at his residence.
Alan grew up in Peoria, IL before joining the US Army. One of Alan’s favorite past times was spending time with his family, particularly his grandchildren.
He is survived by his daughter, Kelly Browning; grandchildren, Jaya Browning, Trey Browning and Jason “Bubba” Browning;...
Steven Jarrett
Apr 29, 2017
Dr. Steven U. Jarrett, 66, a resident of Cleveland, passed this life peacefully on Saturday, April 29, 2017, at his residence.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Melanie Jarrett.
He is survived by his wife, Editha F. Jarrett of Cleveland; daughter and son-in-law: Lili and Barry Crohn; grandchildren: Katelynne Crohn and Morgan Crohn,...
Austin Lee McCall
Apr 28, 2017
Austin Lee McCall, 22, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Friday, April 28, 2017, in a local hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Cleveland and a member of North Cleveland Church of God. He enjoyed riding ATVs and dirt bikes, loved the outdoors and fishing, and loved life.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Homer Hethcox; and...
Gary B. Worley
Apr 28, 2017
A thin veil exists between this world and eternity, and on Friday, April 28, 2017, Gary Worley, 60, of Birchwood, crossed it. A loving and devoted family man, he was still married to his high school sweetheart and together they raised a beautiful daughter, who adores him. Gary was loyal and hardworking, as evidenced by his employment with Hudson Construction...
Johnnie Claudean Dills
Apr 28, 2017
Johnnie Claudean Price Dills, age 60, of Athens, passed away on Friday at Fort Sanders Hospital in Knoxville, Tennessee.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Claude Sam Price and Helen Christine Cline Price.
Mrs. Dills is survived by her husband, Rick Dills of Athens; a sister and brother- n-law, Shelby and Mary Ellen Williams of Rossville, GA.;...
Bobby Joe Chrisman
Apr 27, 2017
Bobby Joe Chrisman, age 79, of Riceville passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2017. He is a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County.
He is preceded in death by his parents, James and Nell Chrisman ; a daughter Theresa Jo Youngblood; and three brothers, Donald, Douglas and Hershel Chrisman.
Mr. Chrisman is survived by his wife of 59...
Jerry Dean Graham, Sr.
Apr 25, 2017
Jerry Dean Graham, Sr., 76, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at his residence. He was a member of New Liberty Baptist Church. He was a veteran of the United States Army.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Lillian Hazel Graham; parents, Sterling Houston Forgey and Catherine Jewell Forgey; and also several brothers...
Raphael Charles Santagata
Apr 25, 2017
Raphael (Ray) Santagata, age 92, of Etowah, TN., formerly of Knoxville, TN., went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 25, 2017. He was born in New York City, was a WWII Veteran, a member of the Army Air Corp having fought in the battle of Iwo Jima, and a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church.
Mr. Santagata...
Merle Hixson Green
Apr 22, 2017
Merle Hixson Green, 97, of Cleveland passed away Saturday, April 22, 2017 in a local healthcare facility. She enjoyed playing golf and working in her flower garden. She and her husband, Carl were active members of Big Spring United Methodist Church where they spent many enjoyable times with friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Sidney and Leona...
Joyce Ruckman
Apr 21, 2017
Joyce Lena Scheffert Ruckman, 91, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Friday, April 21, 2017 at her residence. She was born in Toledo, OH, and moved to Cleveland in 1978. She was of the Pentecostal faith and attended the Set Free Christian Fellowship. She was employed with the Sylvania School Board in Sylvania, OH, for 23 years. She received her...
Edna "Rose" Norwood
Apr 21, 2017
Rose Smith Norwood, age 80, of Etowah, passed away on Friday evening, April 21, 2017 , at Starr Regional Nursing Home and Rehab. Born in Benton on May 18, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Chester and Willie Belle McTaggert Smith and spent a majority of her life in McMinn County. She was a loving mother and grandmother...
Brodie Noel Weir, Jr.
Apr 20, 2017
Brodie Noel Weir, Jr., age 77 of Athens, TN, passed away on Thursday, April 20, 2017 at Tennova Healthcare of Cleveland. A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, he was of the Baptist Faith and was retired Conductor with CSX Railroad after 28 years of service.
Preceding him in death are his parents, Brodie Noel Weir, Sr, and Lorraine...
Tracy Jean Eldridge
Apr 19, 2017
Tracy Jean Eldridge, 46, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at her residence. She was born and raised in Mississippi and then moved to Cleveland over 25 years ago. She studied computers in college. She had worked at M&M Mars for over 20 years as a line leader. She loved and passionately took care of her...
Kester Calfee
Apr 19, 2017
Kester Calfee, 69, of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at his residence. He retired from Allied Bendix after 31 years of service and was a deputy for the Bradley County Sheriff Department for 11 years until his retirement in 2016. Kester was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police and the Tennessee Sheriffs’ Association. He was of...
