OBITUARIES

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...

Edith Miller

Edith Miller

Mar 8, 2017

Edith Miller

 

Edith Lorene Miller, 92, of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at a Cleveland healthcare facility.  A wife and homemaker, Ms. Miller was a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Cleveland where she was active in the Gleaners Sunday School Class and the Church Manna Ministry.  She also served several years as a Hospital...

Sharon Rosezell Amos

Sharon Rosezell Amos

Mar 5, 2017

SHARON ROSEZELL AMOS

 

Sharon Rosezell Amos, 56, of Chattanooga passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2017, at her home. She was born on September 17, 1960 to the late Wood Roe and Violet Wilson. Her husband, David, passed away on March 13, 2017.

She was a member of New Covenant Fellowship Church.

Survivors include: grandchildren, O’Brien (Lindsey) Wilson, Martin...

Mary Frances York

Mary Frances York

Mar 5, 2017

Mary Frances York, 83, a resident of Cleveland, unexpectedly passed away early Sunday, morning, March 5, 2017 after spending time in a regional rehabilitative hospital.  She was a beloved mother and retired school teacher, having taught in Bradley County Schools for 34 years.  She was often greeted in public by her many former students who often proclaimed her the best...

Kevin C Balsai

Kevin C Balsai

Mar 3, 2017

Kevin C. Balsai, age 35, of Etowah passed away over the weekend in a Sevier County Hospital.   He had moved to Etowah 9 years ago from Elizabeth, New Jersey.   Kevin is preceded in death by his mother, Beverly Balsai.

He is survived by his father, John Balsai; brother, Donald Sheehy; sister, Amy L. Balsai; two daughters, Shyanne E. Balsai and...

Paula S. McCullough

Paula S. McCullough

Mar 2, 2017

Paula Joanne Savage McCullough, 73, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, March 02, 2017.  She was a gifted and prolific painter as well as a Member of the Tennessee Artists Association.  She loved reading, traveling and had a knack for designing beautiful jewelry.  She was of Baptist faith.  Ms. McCullough spent her career teaching Arts and English in the...

Anna Maria Sue Evans

Anna Maria Sue Evans

Mar 2, 2017

Anna Maria Sue Evans, 21, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, March 2, 2017 at her home.  She was a member of Abundant Life Church and was a junior at the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Dorothy and Leonard Smith; and cousin, Anthony Dewayne Floyd.

Survivors include her parents, Doris Kathleen Driver and...

George "Cotton" W. Myers

George "Cotton" W. Myers

Mar 1, 2017

George W. (Cotton) Myers, 78, a lifelong resident of Birchwood, passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at the family residence.  He was a member of Gamble Road Baptist Church. He was retired from Magic Chef- Maytag Whirlpool after 25 years of service. He was a member of the RSV P~ Senior Neighbors and loved football and other sports.

 

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Larry W. Jeffries Jr.

Larry W. Jeffries Jr.

Feb 28, 2017

Larry Wayne Jeffries Jr., age 52, of Old Fort, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, February 28, 2017. 

He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Martha Toney and John Toney of Cambridge City, IN and father and stepmother, Larry Wayne Jeffries Sr. and Barbara Jeffries of Surgoinsville, TN; sister and brother- in- law, Gina and Tony Hale of Greens Fork,...

Micheal "Mitch" Napier

Micheal "Mitch" Napier

Feb 27, 2017

Micheal “Mitch” Napier, 65, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Monday, February 27, 2017 in a local hospital.  He was a member of Cleveland First Church of the Nazarene, where he was a Sunday School Teacher, Board Member, Trustee, Steward, and routinely served on mission trips. He became a Little Caesar’s franchisee in 1989, recently operating up to 7 locations...

Roy B. Lovin

Roy B. Lovin

Feb 27, 2017

Roy B. Lovin, 88, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Monday, February 27, 2017, in a Chattanooga Hospice Facility.  He enjoyed gardening, working with his flowers and spending time outdoors.  He was a member of Grace Way Chapel and spent most of his days serving the Lord.

 

He was preceded in death by his wife, Pauline Vines Lovin;...

Carrie Ann McAmis

Carrie Ann McAmis

Feb 27, 2017

Carrie Ann McAmis, 100, of Forest, formerly of Cleveland, TN died Monday, February 27, 2017 at Noah’s Landing in Goode, VA.

 

Carrie was born on September 14, 1916 in Cleveland, TN a daughter of the late Frederick Carl Lindner and Cleo Gallaher Lindner. She was the wife of the late James Willoughby McAmis. In addition to her husband,...

Dr. Kelley Luanne Winn

Dr. Kelley Luanne Winn

Feb 26, 2017



 

Dr. Kelley Luanne Winn, a resident of Harrison, passed away Sunday, February 26, 2017 at her residence.

 

Luanne was an area resident for more than 14 years and along with her husband, Brad, an owner of Winn Smiles.  She was a member of First Baptist Church in Cleveland and a member of the Junior Auxiliary.  In...

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