OBITUARIES

Alene Dowdy

Alene Dowdy

Jun 20, 2014

Alene Dowdy, 80, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Friday, June 20, 2014 at Signature Healthcare.  She was of the Baptist faith.Mrs. Dowdy was preceded in death by her husband, Don Edward Dowdy who passed away on January 11, 2013. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Elmer Harold Gardner and Clara N. Aagesen Gardner; brother, Ralph Elmer...

Carolyn Sue Torbett

Carolyn Sue Torbett

Jun 20, 2014

Carolyn Sue Torbett, 74, a resident of Cleveland, passed away in her home on Friday, June 20, 2014.She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Bob A. Torbett; two sons, Russell W. Torbett and Bobby D. Torbett; mother, Mary Alice Wilburn and sister, Vickie Worthy.Survivors include sons: Chris Torbett and wife, Annette, and Mark Torbett and wife,...

Ruth Thomas Hale

Ruth Thomas Hale

Jun 19, 2014

Ruth Thomas Hale, 94, passed away Thursday, June 19, 2014 at Signature HealthCare in Cleveland, TN.  Mrs. Hale was born July 25, 1919 to Bunyan and Eula Thomas in South Georgia.  She was the second of their sixteen (16) children.  Ruth Hale became a member of First Baptist Church of Cleveland in 1946, when she and her husband moved to...

Lucille E. Dunn Porter

Lucille E. Dunn Porter

Jun 17, 2014

Lucille E. Porter, 77, ran into the arms of her loving Savior Tuesday morning, June 17, 2014. She was surrounded with love at home when she departed this world, love from the family at her side, and lots of love from others present in spirit. She will spend eternity in Heaven without pain and be free of fear and worry...

Donna M Richardson

Donna M Richardson

Jun 15, 2014

Donna M. Richardson, 78, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, June 15, 2014 in a Chattanooga healthcare facility.  She was a charter member of Cleveland Cornerstone Church.  She was a teacher’s assistant with Bradley County Schools for 45 years.Mrs. Richardson was the daughter of the late Henry Hanson and Bertina Marie Holvack Hanson and was also preceded in death...

Katheryn Lewis Goodwin

Katheryn Lewis Goodwin

Jun 15, 2014

Katheryn Lewis Goodwin, 89, a resident of McDonald, passed away Sunday, June 15, 2014 in a Collegedale healthcare facility.  She was a member of Westwood Baptist Church since 1980.  She worked in the Mother’s Day out at Broad Street United Methodist Church until her 80th birthday.Mrs. Goodwin was preceded in death by her husband, Dennis Goodwin; parents, Tony Lewis and...

Frances E Casson Hall

Frances E Casson Hall

Jun 14, 2014

Frances E. Casson Hall, 96, of Cleveland, started her new life with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, June 14, 2014.  She was of the Baptist faith and a dedicated member of Lebanon Baptist Church.---She was preceded in death by her parents, John H. Casson and Nellie Brown Casson; and a very special mother, Dessie Casson; husband, Fleetes Hall; son,...

Margaret Martin Wehunt

Margaret Martin Wehunt

Jun 12, 2014

Margaret Martin Wehunt, 86, of Cleveland passed away Thursday, June 12, 2014 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. She was born January 9, 1928 and was a native of Warren County, TN. Margaret received her BS and MS degrees from the University of Tennessee where she was a member of Phi Eta Tau, P.E. honorary sorority and Sigma Kappa social sorority....

Jonas Harding Whaley

Jonas Harding Whaley

Jun 11, 2014

Jonas Harding Whaley, 93, of Decatur, and a former resident of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2014 at a local hospital. He was a veteran of the United States Army and served during World War II. Jonas received the Bronze Star for his role in the Battle of the Bulge. He retired as an accountant. His hobbies included wood...

Donald H Rogers

Donald H Rogers

Jun 10, 2014

Donald H. Rogers, 78, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2014 in a local hospital.  He attended the Liberty Baptist Church in Tennga, GA. He retired from J & J Carpet of Dalton, GA. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting and fishing with his friends. He was a well-known beekeeper most of his life....

Denny Carroll Atchley

Denny Carroll Atchley

Jun 10, 2014

Denny Carroll Atchley, 75, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2014 in a local hospital.  He was born in McMinn County but had lived a majority of his life in Bradley County.  He was a retired contractor from Bowater after 22 years of service.  He was an avid NASCAR fan; a hard worker and enjoyed the simple...

Patsy "Pat" Ann Sample

Patsy "Pat" Ann Sample

Jun 9, 2014

Patsy Ann Sample, known by friends as Pat, passed away at the age of 81 on Monday, June 9, 2014 at her residence in St. Augustine, FL. Patsy was born in Cleveland to the late Homer and Vesta Faw on February 12, 1933 and resided mostly in Cleveland until her marriage in 1953. She returned to her family and friends...

Donald "Donnie" H. Lynch, Jr.

Donald "Donnie" H. Lynch, Jr.

Jun 8, 2014

Donald "Donnie" H. Lynch, Jr., 46, of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, June 8, 2014 at a local hospital. He was a graduate of the University of Tennessee-Knoxville and was employed by Eaton Corporation. Donnie was a member of North Cleveland Church of God. He enjoyed skeet shooting. Donnie was a loving son, brother and uncle. He was preceded in death...

James Phillip Harris

James Phillip Harris

Jun 6, 2014

James Phillip Harris, 78, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 6, 2014 surrounded by loving family and friends. For the past nine years, Phillip's home has been at Bradley Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center where he was lovingly cared for by Alice Watson and the facility's staff. He was preceded in death by his only child, LuAnn K. Harris, his parents,...

Janie Talbott Lakins

Janie Talbott Lakins

Jun 2, 2014

Janie Talbott Lakins, 59, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Monday, June 2, 2014 at the family residence.  She was of the Christian faith. She was a former registered nurse at Erlanger and Bradley Memorial Hospital.She was preceded in death by her parents, Taylor O. Talbott and Reba L. Dunn Talbott.She is survived by her son, Ivan Cagle and wife,...

Velma Irene Randolph

Velma Irene Randolph

Jun 1, 2014

Velma Irene Randolph, 99, of Cleveland passed away Sunday, June 1, 2014 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was a member of Lebanon Baptist Church. She was known for her flower gardens and the devotion to her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Keevil Randolph; parents, H. P. and Callie Williams Jenkins; brothers,...

Estelle Hyde Ellis

Estelle Hyde Ellis

May 31, 2014

Estelle Hyde Ellis received her final healing from the Lord on Saturday the 31st of May 2014, after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s, and now she is with Jesus and the Church Triumphant. She was born in Delano, Tennessee, on the 6th of October 1924, the daughter of Vernie and Bertha Hyde, one of seven children. Estelle was the middle...

Gage Allen Hilgemann-Hammond

Gage Allen Hilgemann-Hammond

May 31, 2014

Gage Allen Hilgemann-Hammond, infant son of Casey Hilgemann and Mike Hammond of McCaysville, GA passed away Saturday, May 31, 2014 in a Chattanooga healthcare facility.Other than his parents he is also survived by his grandparents: William and Rebecca Timpson of Murphy, NC; George and Deborah Hammond of Blairsville, GA; great-grandparents: Richard and Beverly Hilgemann of Marietta, GA; several aunts and...

Mildred M. Ballew

Mildred M. Ballew

May 31, 2014

Mildred M. Ballew, 81, of Cleveland passed away Saturday, May 31, 2014 at her home. She was a charter member of Berean Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sam and Della Young; and sister, Edna Crittenden. She is survived by her son, Timothy Ballew of Cleveland; four grandchildren: Timothy David Ballew of Old Fort, Diana Lee...

Bobbie June Pendergrass Cordell

Bobbie June Pendergrass Cordell

May 29, 2014

Bobbie Cordell---Bobbie June Pendergrass Cordell, 70, a resident of Chatsworth, Ga, passed away in a Dalton healthcare facility.  She was of the Baptist faith.Mrs. Cordell was the daughter of the late Luther Pendergrass and Mary Ruth Pendergrass and was also preceded in death by her sons, David Cordell and Clarence Cordell; three siblings, Joe Pendergrass, Nancy Clark and Della Sue...

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