OBITUARIES

Fannie Underhile

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Rev. Robert Eugene Jenkins

Rev. Robert Eugene Jenkins

Apr 3, 2017

Rev. Robert Eugene Jenkins, 72, a resident of Georgetown, passed away Monday, April 3, 2017 at his residence.  He has lived in the area his entire life and was a minister for over 50 years.  He was a member and minister at Revival Church of God.  He was a loving grandfather who loved his family but loved the Lord most...

Robert Carl Kedenburg

Robert Carl Kedenburg

Apr 3, 2017

Robert Carl Kedenburg, 96, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Monday, April 3, 2017, at a local healthcare facility.  He was a World War II veteran of the Coast Guard.

 

He was preceded in death by one brother, Frederick Kedenburg.

 

He is survived by two children, Linda Kryssing and husband Raymond of Cleveland, and Robert Kedenburg and wife...

Pauline Victoria Kelley

Pauline Victoria Kelley

Apr 3, 2017

Pauline Victoria (Rose) Kelley, age 89, of Cleveland, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, April 3, 2017 at her home.  Mrs. Kelley was a loving, devoted and dedicated mother and grandmother to her own family and also to the many children that she babysat through the years.  She enjoyed cooking for her family, fishing with...

William "Bill" Wilkinson

William "Bill" Wilkinson

Apr 3, 2017

William “Bill” Wilkinson, 91, a resident of Cleveland passed away Monday, April 3, 2017.  He was a veteran of the United States Navy and served during World War II.  Bill was a minister of the gospel with the church of Christ and served in various churches throughout Tennessee, Georgia and North Carolina.  He preached his first sermon at Union Grove...

Robert Richard Gray

Robert Richard Gray

Apr 2, 2017

Robert Richard Gray, 89, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, April 2, 2017 in a local healthcare facility.  He had lived in the Bradley County area his entire life and had retired from Maytag Corporation with 34 years of service.  He enjoyed the outdoors, including gardening and farming.  He was of the Christian faith.

 

He was preceded in...

Barbara JoAnn Johnson

Barbara JoAnn Johnson

Apr 2, 2017

Joann Cole Johnson, age 77,  peacefully passed away on April 2 in the company of her family. Joann was a lifelong resident of Etowah, TN, graduate of Etowah High School and Motlow College. She worked as a caretaker for many years. She was always happy with a smile on her face. She loved life and lived it to the fullest....

Pauletta Arwood

Pauletta Arwood

Apr 2, 2017

Pauletta Waters Arwood, age 80, of Madisonville, TN, and lifelong resident of Monroe County, passed away April 2, 2017. She attended the Goodsprings Holiness House of Prayer.

Mrs. Arwood was born on September 24, 1936 to the late Paul and Gladys Stewart Waters, and is also preceded in death by her son, Keith Arwood.

Survivors include her husband, Robert...

Edna Kay Fowler

Edna Kay Fowler

Mar 31, 2017

Edna “Kay” Fowler

Edna “Kay” Jones Fowler passed away on March 31, 2017 at the age of 62.  Kaye was born on March 29, 1955 and spent most of her life in the Chattanooga area. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ewing Edward Fowler; mother, Mildred L Jones; father, Robert R Jones; brothers, Frank Williams, Joe Williams,...

Dorothy Gene Housley

Dorothy Gene Housley

Mar 31, 2017

Dorothy Gene Holden Housley, age 83, of the Claxton community, passed away March 31, 2017 at her residence. She was born in Fannin County Georgia and had spent the last 46 years in McMinn County.  Mrs. Housley was of the Baptist faith and was the very first female bus driver in McMinn County.  She worked as a Pharmacy Tech at...

Zachary Todd Morgan

Zachary Todd Morgan

Mar 30, 2017

Zachary Todd Morgan, 25, of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, March 30, 2017 at his home.  A native and life-long resident of Bradley County, Zachary loved playing baseball and spending time with his family and friends.  He was of the Christian faith.   

 

He is survived by his father, Todd Morgan of Benton; mother, Jennifer Brock Carroll and husband Tim...

Juanita Frank Kocsis

Juanita Frank Kocsis

Mar 29, 2017

Juanita Frank Kocsis, 94, passed away Wednesday, March 29 2017 at The Lantern at Morning Pointe in Chattanooga.  Born in Strongsville OH, Mrs. Kocsis moved to Cleveland TN in 1992.  She was a member of Tasso United Methodist Church where she was very active on the church board and taught Sunday School for many years.  After retiring, Mrs. Kocsis was...

Billy Raymond Adkerson

Billy Raymond Adkerson

Mar 28, 2017

Billy Raymond Adkerson

Billy Raymond Adkerson, age 83, of Cleveland, passed away on Tuesday, March 28, 2017 in a local hospital. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Mary Adkerson; two sisters and one brother.

He is survived by his wife, Mable Adkerson; one daughter, Kim Ricketson and her husband Randy of Cleveland; three granddaughters, Caitlyn...

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