Sam H. Humbard
Apr 19, 2017
Samuel “Sam” Houston Humbard, 87, of Cleveland, received his final reward and went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, April 19, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. He was a devoted husband, father and papaw that loved his family very much. Sam was a lifelong resident of Bradley County and a known and respected custom home builder...
James Orrison
Apr 16, 2017
James Orrison, 81, of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2017 at his home, surrounded by family. He was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist church of Cohutta, GA, and a Master Guide of Pathfinders. He graduated from Central Michigan University with a B.S. in Business Management. He enjoyed bowling, golf, computers and woodworking. James loved being outdoors and was...
Carl Sherlin
Apr 16, 2017
Carl Sherlin, 85, of McDonald, went peacefully to be with the Lord Sunday, April 16, 2017 at his home surrounded by his loved ones. He was a life-long resident of McDonald, TN and a member of Bancroft Church of God. He was a proud veteran that served his country as Special First Class Sergeant in the Korean War.
He...
Kolo Lynn Davis
Apr 14, 2017
Kolo Lynn Davis, age 74, passed away Friday, April 14, 2017 at a local healthcare facility. A life-time resident of East Tennessee, Mr. Davis spent over 40 years working as a real estate broker. In addition to being a former owner of Cleveland Building Material, Mr. Davis was a well known land and real estate developer who loved serving his...
George W Kerruish
Apr 14, 2017
George William Kerruish, age 88, passed away Friday, April 14, 2017 at the Etowah Health Care Center in Etowah TN. Born October 12, 1928, George was the only child of Ernest and Lillian (Moore) Kerruish of Cleveland OH. George made a career of working for the railroad and retired in 1991 from CSX. After retiring George and his wife Ruby...
Wilma Neyman Smith
Apr 14, 2017
Wilma Neyman Smith, 90, of Cleveland, passed away Friday, April 14, 2017 in a Cleveland healthcare facility. A retiree from the Knox County Registrar of Deeds Office, Mrs. Smith loved flowers, gospel music, and especially her grandchildren. She was of the Baptist faith.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Cirby Benjamin Dixon and Ella Savannah Watkins Dixon;...
Gerald Franklin Gardner
Apr 12, 2017
Gerald Gardner went to his rest, in his heavenly home, on April 12 2017,after a lengthy illness. He was a veteran of the Vietnam war. He was an E-4 in the U.S. Army. He was proceeded in death by his parents; Carmella Lee Rego and Herbert Gardner. He is survived by his ex-wife; Linda Allen, by his brothers; James Gardner...
Mark Justin Byers
Apr 12, 2017
Mark Justin Byers, age 60, of Madisonville and formerly of Perryopolis, Pennsylvania, passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at a local facility. He had spent the last 15 years in Monroe County and attended Westside Baptist Church.
Mark was preceded in death by his wife, Judith Byers and parents, Wendell and Catherine Byers.
He is survived by one...
Sandra Grace Newman
Apr 11, 2017
Sandra Grace Trotter Newman, age 61, of Etowah, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday evening, April 11, 2017 at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville. She was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County and was of the Christian faith. Sandy volunteered a lot of her time with little league sports and loved arts and crafts,...
Dowella "Dee" Keedy
Apr 10, 2017
Dowella “Dee” L. Keedy, age 61, a resident of McDonald, passed this life peacefully on Monday, April 10, 2017 at her residence.
She is survived by her husband, Herb Keedy; her children, grandchildren; nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A Celebration of Dee’s life will be held on Saturday, May 6, 2017 from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the family...
Heather Romaniuk
Apr 8, 2017
Heather Mary Romaniuk, born 3-14-51 passed peacefully surrounded by her family as the sun rose the morning of April 8th. She was born in Ottawa, Ontario Canada and her favorite place in the world was Bennett Lake. She was an avid reader, fantastic cook, had a great eye for design, and enjoyed being part of many social clubs with her...
George Andrew Baehm
Apr 8, 2017
George Andrew Baehm passed to his rest on April 8, 2017. There will be a memorial service on April 29 at 4:00 pm at the McDonald Road SDA Church.
Memorial remembrances can be made to any of the following: 3ABN, Amazing Facts, International Children's Care, Maranatha International Inc., Voice of Prophecy, It is Written, Jesus for Asia, Adventist Frontier Missions,...
Fannie Underhile
Apr 7, 2017
Fannie Underhile
Fannie Underhile, age 73, a resident of Decatur passed away Friday, April 7, 2017 at her residence.
Fannie was born to James and Opal Ratledge in Englewood, TN. She moved to Illinios where she lived most of her life. After retirement from Quebor in Mt. Morris, IL, Fannie moved to Decatur, TN.
In addition to her parents, she...
Eddie Lee Clingan
Apr 7, 2017
Eddie Lee Clingan, 56, of Cleveland passed away Friday, April 7, 2017 at his home. He was a member of Clingan Ridge Baptist Church and a veteran of the United States Army.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Sherry Faye Bivens Clingan and brother, Byrd Clingan.
Survivors include his father, George Edward Clingan of Chattanooga; and siblings, Victoria...
Hazel Christine Derrick
Apr 6, 2017
Hazel Christine Daugherty Derrick, age 84, of Englewood, passed away on Thursday, April 6, 2017, at a local hospital. A native & lifelong resident of McMinn County, she is the daughter of the late Carl and Maude Morgan Daugherty and is of the Christian faith. Hazel loved cooking, going to the mountains, spending time with her family, and especially her...
Phillip Lynn Burress
Apr 5, 2017
Phillip Lynn Burress, 65, of Cleveland, TN entered heaven April 5, 2017. A former resident of Princeton, Indiana, he retired from Cinergy Power Plant and later worked at Volunteer Energy Co-operative in Meigs County. Phil was a wonderful carpenter and landscaper as well.
Phil is survived by his wife and faithful caregiver, Lettie Kirkpatrick Burress and his son Dewayne (Heather)...
Ben Walker
Apr 5, 2017
Ben Walker, 67, a life-long resident of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at a local healthcare facility. Mr. Walker was a veteran of the U.S. Army and worked for Norris Towing for 30 years. He was of the Baptist Faith.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Walker; and brothers, Kenneth Walker and...
Charles Anderson Sneed
Apr 5, 2017
C.A. ( Charles Anderson) Sneed, age 84, of Vonore , passed away Wednesday morning, April 5, 2017 at Wood Presbyterian Nursing Home. A native and lifelong resident of Monroe County, He was the son of the late Grady and Wilmeth Steele Sneed.
C.A. was well known throughout the community for his love and commitment to our Lord and Savior...
Lucille K. Goins
Apr 5, 2017
Lucille K. Goins, 87, of Cleveland passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2017 in a local hospital. She was of the Christian faith; and was retired from Charleston Hosiery Mill.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Goins; son, James Goins; parents, Hobert and Rosa Lee Yarber; sister, Catherine Roderick; and brother, Robert Yarber.
Survivors include her...
Jewel L. Gardner
Apr 3, 2017
Jewel Gardner, 89, passed away Monday, April 3, 2017 at her home. She had been a resident of Cleveland since 1970 and a member of Valley View Baptist Church.
Jewell was a retired chicken and cattle farmer. She had a love for the outdoors and took a lot of pride in her yard and farm. Her great love was...
