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Mary Elizabeth Wood

Mary Elizabeth Wood

Mar 21, 2017

Mary E. Wood, age 87, of Athens, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 20, 2017, at Starr Regional  Medical Center surrounded by her family.  She will be dearly missed and was loved deeply by her family and friends.

Mary is survived by Daughter and Son-n-Law, Lawanda & Bob Ramos of Athens; grandchildren, Sean and spouse Sarah...

Franklin Delano King

Franklin Delano King

Mar 21, 2017

Frank King, age 81 of Englewood passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at the Etowah Healthcare . He was a native of McMinn County and lived the majority of his life in Atlanta, GA before retiring and moving back to Etowah.  Frank served his country in the United States Marine Corps; retired from CSX Railroad and enjoyed gardening and...

Jerri Everett Collins

Jerri Everett Collins

Mar 20, 2017

Jerri Everett Collins, 73, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Monday, March 20, 2017 in a local hospital.  She was born in Meigs County but spent most of her life in Bradley County.  She was a member of Brittsville Baptist Church where she played the piano for several years.  She loved to travel, loved her church, loved her family and...

Rex Gale Wilson

Rex Gale Wilson

Mar 20, 2017

Rex Gale Wilson, 62, a native and lifelong resident of Bradley County passed away Monday, March 20, 2017 in a Chattanooga hospital.  He was an avid fan of Bradley Central High School where he volunteered at many sporting events and attended Friendship Baptist Church. He enjoyed going to car shows and spending time with family and friends.

 

Rex was...

Walter Cyril Crocco Jr

Walter Cyril Crocco Jr

Mar 20, 2017

                                                          Walter Cyril Crocco Jr., age 89, of Cleveland, passed away on Monday, March 20, 2017 at a local healthcare facility.  He was a former advertising agency owner and avid aerobatic aviator.  He was a graduate of Cornell University.  After many years’ experience working on Madison Avenue, he began his own successful ad agency in Ridgewood, NJ. 

He...

Mattie A. Gibson

Mattie A. Gibson

Mar 19, 2017

Mattie A. Gibson, 91, a native and lifelong resident of Cleveland.  She loved to dance and loved music. She enjoyed being a caregiver for the elderly, a nursery care provider for several local churches, and spending time with her family and friends.

 

She was preceded in death by her parents, John Stafford and Cordie Lingerfelt Stafford; her first husband,...

Elizabeth Vaught Hall

Elizabeth Vaught Hall

Mar 19, 2017

Elizabeth Vaught Hall of Cleveland, TN, passed into glory on Sunday, March 19, 2017.

 

She was the daughter of the late W.B. & Harriet Vaught of Chattanooga.

 

She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Darrell Hall; daughter: 

Deborah Cross; and sons: Christopher Hall, Phillip Hall, and Mark Hall; four grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.

 

She...

Hugh V. Griffin, Jr.

Hugh V. Griffin, Jr.

Mar 18, 2017

Hugh V. Griffin, Jr., local insurance sales representative, of Cleveland, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 18, 2017 while surrounded by his family.   A loving husband, father and grandfather he enjoyed spending time with his family especially during the holidays when he could play the role of Santa Claus not only for family, but other...

Reba Cloud Sipe

Reba Cloud Sipe

Mar 17, 2017

Reba Cloud Sipe, 95, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Friday evening, March 17, 2017 in a local healthcare facility.  She was born in Polk County but had spent the majority of her life in Bradley County.  She served as a “gray lady” for a number of years at Bradley Memorial Hospital and enjoyed spending time with family and friends.

 ...

Jeanette Constance Colucci

Jeanette Constance Colucci

Mar 17, 2017

Jeanette Constance “Connie” Colucci , age 84, passed away peacefully at her residence on Friday, March 17, 2017.  She graduated from nursing school in 1963 and was employed in Massachusetts as a LPN for 28 years and later as an ombudsman for the State of Massachusetts.  She was active in the Catholic Church, being a charismatic catholic, taught classes and...

David Lee Amos

David Lee Amos

Mar 13, 2017

DAVID LEE AMOS

David Lee Amos, 67, of Chattanooga passed away on Monday, March 13, 2017, at Parkridge Medical Center.  He was born on October 13, 1949 in Columbus, Mississippi to the late Solomon and Estelle Amos. His wife, Sharon, passed away on March 5, 2017.

He was a member of New Covenant Fellowship Church.

Survivors include: sisters, Benny Garcia,...

Carlos Hugh Roberson

Carlos Hugh Roberson

Mar 13, 2017

Carlos “Hugh” Roberson, 68, a lifelong resident of Cleveland passed away Monday, March 13, 2017 in a local healthcare facility.  He was of the Christian faith and attended North Cleveland Church of God.  Hugh enjoyed participating in the Special Olympics.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Carlos Clinton Roberson and Katherine Scoggins Roberson; and sister, Kay Graham.

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Betty Ford

Betty Ford

Mar 13, 2017

Betty Ford, 82, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, passed away Monday, March 13, 2017 in a local heath care facility.  She was retired from American Uniform.  Betty was a member of Big Springs Baptist Church.  She was a loving mother, grandmother and sister.

 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Ford; parents, Arthur Franklin Miller and Melinda...

Ruby Lee Givens

Ruby Lee Givens

Mar 12, 2017

Ruby Lee Givens, 81, of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, March 12, 2017 in a local healthcare facility. She was a member of Dalton Pike Baptist Church and was retired from Jackson Manufacturing.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas N. Givens; parents, Herman L. Hudgins and Louise Hudgins Miles; sisters, Shirley Hackney, Virginia Davis, and Irene Myers.

Survivors...

Ann Goins

Ann Goins

Mar 12, 2017

Ann Goins, 87, of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, March 12, 2017 at her residence.  She was born and raised in Reliance.  Ann was a member of New Friendship Baptist Church.  She was an avid gardener and love working with her flowers.  She was an excellent seamstress who enjoyed sewing and making things for her grandchildren.

She was preceded in death...

Kimberly Raye Hines Smitty

Kimberly Raye Hines Smitty

Mar 11, 2017

Kimberly Raye Hines Smitty, 45, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, March 11, 2017 in a local hospital.  She was of the Baptist faith.  She loved to do crossword puzzles and coloring.

 

She was preceded in death by her mother, Diane Hines; her grandchild, Zoey Underwood.

 

She is survived by her father, John Hines of Cleveland; three...

Jan Davidson Jahrman

Jan Davidson Jahrman

Mar 11, 2017

Jan Davidson Jahrman, 68, passed away on March 11th, 2017 at Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga, Tennessee. She was born on March 14, 1948 in Brawley, CA to Lonnie and Betty McGlocklin.

Jan grew up in El Centro, California. She graduated from Central Union High School in El Centro, California in 1966. After high school she attended California State University at...

Charles Thomas "Tom" Brock

Charles Thomas "Tom" Brock

Mar 11, 2017

Charles Thomas “Tom” Brock, 84, a lifelong resident of Cleveland passed away Saturday, March 11, 2017 in a local healthcare facility. He was retired from Eaton Corporation and Burlington Mills. Mr. Brock loved animals, especially his dogs and goats and he enjoyed going to area flea markets. He was of the Baptist faith.

 

He was preceded in death by...

Stella Inez (Aunt Nesie) Franks

Stella Inez (Aunt Nesie) Franks

Mar 10, 2017

Stella Inez Franks, (Aunt Nesie), 83, passed away on March 10, 2017.  She was born to the Reverend Thomas and Eva Franks on February 2, 1934.  She was a member of Philippi Baptist Church and was a graduate of Carson Newman College, Carver School of Missions and Belmont University with an emphasis in missions.  She received a bachelor’s degree in...

Matthew A Martin

Matthew A Martin

Mar 9, 2017

 Matthew Martin, age 42 , of Englewood, passed away on Thursday evening, March 9, 2017, at his residence. A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County he was of the Church of God faith.

Matthew was preceded in death by his father, Kenny Martin

Survivors include his son, Brady Martin; mother, Linda Martin; brother, Brad Martin and his wife...

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