OBITUARIES

Richard Thomas Burger

Richard Thomas Burger

Apr 24, 2010

Richard Thomas Burger, 77, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, April 24, 2010 at the family residence. He was a member of Clingan Ridge Baptist Church. He owned and operated Burger Music Store for over 50 years and was also a piano tuner and technician. He was preceded in death by his son, Anthony Burger; parents, John Jackson Burger...

Bishop Samuel Doffee

Bishop Samuel Doffee

Apr 23, 2010

Bishop Samuel Doffee, 79, was born February 2, 1931 to John and Karolina Doffee of Beulah, North Dakota, who preceded him in death. He died April 23, 2010 at his home in Cleveland and proceeded on to the Throne of God where he was welcomed by the Lord and His angels. Bishop Doffee was the Chief Bishop of The Church...

Harlen Painter

Harlen Painter

Apr 16, 2010

Harlen Painter, 79, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Friday, April 16, 2010, at his home. He was born in Chuckey, Tennessee on April 26, 1930. He attended high school at Washington College and after graduation, he enlisted in the United States Air Force for four years. Mr. Painter attended East Tennessee State University where he earned a BS in...

Linda Carol Fontana

Linda Carol Fontana

Apr 15, 2010

Linda Carol Fontana, 66, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, April 15, 2010 in a local hospital. She was born May 18, 1943. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was a member of the Peerless Road. She was preceded in death by her parents, Troy and Madelyn Smith; and brothers, Troy Smith and Gene Smith. She...

Dorothy Lorene Bradley

Dorothy Lorene Bradley

Apr 15, 2010

Dorothy Lorene Bradley, 82, a resident of Georgetown, passed away Thursday, April 15, 2010 in a local hospital. She was retired from S. S. Kresge. She was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her parents, Geneel and Emma Buckner Rogers; son, Donald R. Bradley; and brother, James C. Rogers. She is survived by her son, Jerry...

Frank Rockholt

Frank Rockholt

Apr 13, 2010

Frank “Alfie” Rockholt, 62, a resident of Georgetown, passed away Tuesday, April 13, 2010 in a Chattanooga hospital. He attended Georgetown Baptist Church. He was retired from Maytag Corporation. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He enjoyed car shows, antique cars and restoring vehicles in his own garage. He was preceded in death by his father, Frank Rockholt;...

Marston Red Mullikin

Marston Red Mullikin

Apr 12, 2010

Marston “Red” Mullikin, 91, of Cleveland, passed away Monday, April 12, 2010 in a local healthcare facility after a battle with lung cancer and Alzheimer’s. He was born May 8, 1918 in Trapp, MD. He was a World War II veteran and served 8 years in the Merchant Marines. He received salvation at the age of 90. He was preceded...

Alice Crackel

Alice Crackel

Apr 11, 2010

Alice Crackel, 100, of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, April 11, 2010 in a local healthcare facility. She was born Alice Lillie Pendlebury on August 27, 1909 in Horton., Kansas. She saw America go from horse and wagon to the modern automobile. She married Earl E. Crackel in 1931. She received Christ as her Savior in 1973 at Bible Baptist Church...

Gene Edward Fullbright

Gene Edward Fullbright

Apr 5, 2010

Gene Edward Fullbright, 60, of Cleveland, passed away Monday, April 5, 2010. He was a self-employed truck driver with LTD Logistics in Ringgold, GA. He was a veteran of the United States Army and served during the Vietnam War. He was of the Christian faith. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Alice Carter Fullbright. He is...

Freda Fay Murphy

Freda Fay Murphy

Mar 30, 2010

Freda Fay Murphy, 72, of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, March 30, 2010 at her home after a courageous battle with ALS. She moved to Cleveland in 1992 from Trenton, MI. She was a homemaker who enjoyed sewing, crafts and cooking. She was a member of Candies Creek Baptist Church where she was actively involved. She was preceded in death by...

Samantha Jane Collins

Samantha Jane Collins

Mar 28, 2010

Samantha Jane Johnson Collins, 67, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, March 28, 2010 in a local hospital. She was born on November 20, 1942 in Chapmanville, WV. She attended Breckenridge School in Morehead, KY and was employed by American Uniform, Holiday Inn and Shoney’s. She was a member of Bellefounte Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by...

Ray Edward Jones Jr.

Ray Edward Jones Jr.

Mar 27, 2010

Ray Edward Jones, Jr., 45, of Charleston, passed away Saturday, March 27, 2010 in a Chattanooga hospital. He was a waste management engineer. He was preceded in death by his father, Ray Edward Jones, Sr. He is survived by his mother, Margie Jones of Charleston; children, Shalonda Jones, Cassandra Jones and Makayla Jones, all of Cleveland; special friend, Laura Brokish...

Jack Wilson

Jack Wilson

Mar 26, 2010

Loyd “Jack” Wilson, 88, passed away Friday morning, March 26, 2010 in a local hospital. He was a member of First Baptist Church. Mr. Wilson was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He established Jack’s Kleen-Rite Laundry and Cleaners in December of 1953 and was actively engaged in the operation of the business until mid 2009. He was active for...

Robert Earl Birchfield

Robert Earl Birchfield

Mar 26, 2010

Robert Earl Birchfield, 66, a resident of McDonald, passed away Friday, March 26, 2010. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was a local carpenter for 40+ years. He attended Eagles Chapel. He was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd and Myrtle Lynn Birchfield and sister, Robbie Presley. Survivors include his wife of 45 years,...

Charles Walker

Charles Walker

Mar 25, 2010

Charles F. “Charlie” Walker Sr., 73, a resident of Cleveland went home to be with his Lord, March 25, 2010 at a Chattanooga hospital. He was of the Protestant faith. He was a animal lover and an avid NASCAR fan. He worked as a diesel mechanic for Waste Management for 20 years. He was preceded in death by his parents,...

Melvin Gibson

Melvin Gibson

Mar 23, 2010

Melvin “Moose” Gibson, 75, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, March 23, 2010 in a local hospital. He was of the Nazarene Faith. He was a machinist for Peninsula Paper Company in Ypsilanti, Michigan for twenty years. After retirement he was a newspaper carrier for many years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie Gibson and Ethel...

Lucille Bates Groomes

Lucille Bates Groomes

Mar 22, 2010

Lucille Bates Groomes, 82, of Georgetown, passed away Monday, March 22, 2010 in a local hospital. She was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lester and Alice Slack Bates; husband, James Groomes; three brothers, Oscar “Dink” Bates, J.L. Bates, and Jimmy Bates; and three sisters, Jessie Trentham, Lowtrell Thompson and Lois Dean Jones. She...

James Olen McSpadden

James Olen McSpadden

Mar 22, 2010

James Olen McSpadden, 87, of Cleveland, passed away Monday, March 22, 2010 in a local hospital. He served in the United States Army in World War II with the 10th Mountain Division in Italy. He worked for Reynolds Aluminum Company for 29 years in Illinois. He was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lillie...

Polly Johnson Miller

Polly Johnson Miller

Mar 22, 2010

Polly Johnson Miller, 89, of Cleveland, passed on to a better life with her heavenly Father and to reunite with her husband, Roosevelt Miller on Monday, March 22, 2010 at her home. Also preceding her in death were two loving sons-in-law, Bill Park and Paul Bloomer. She was the last survivor from a family of 14 children. She is survived...

Jarvie Howard Spence

Jarvie Howard Spence

Mar 21, 2010

Jarvie Howard Spence, 60, of Cleveland, passed away on Sunday, March 21, 2010 in a local hospital. He was a beloved husband, father, brother and friend. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp. He was an employee of Norris Towing for 35 years. He was an avid bowler. He was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded...

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