OBITUARIES

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...

Pearney Joy Beard Gates

Pearney Joy Beard Gates

Mar 21, 2010

Pearney Joy Beard Gates, 55, of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, March 21, 2010 at her home. She owned and operated “Pearney’s Place” on Dalton Pike for 16 years. She was a motorcycle enthusiast. She was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Gates; parents, French and Gladys Wilcoxson Beard; brothers, Homer Beard and Andrew...

Wanda Yates Tate Lewis

Wanda Yates Tate Lewis

Mar 20, 2010

Wanda Yates Tate Lewis, 65, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, March 20, 2010 in a local hospital. She was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lamar and Wilma Yates and husbands, Roy Phelps and Gene Tate. She is survived by her husband, Daniel D. Lewis of Cleveland; step children, Tina Buddi and...

Tom H Biggs

Tom H Biggs

Mar 10, 2010

Tom H. Biggs, 72, of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2010 in a local hospital. He graduated from Polk County High School where he lettered in football, baseball and basketball. He attended the University of Tennessee in 1955 on a football scholarship and graduated in 1960. He retired as a board member with the Tennessee State Board of Parole....

Jane Elizabeth Locke

Jane Elizabeth Locke

Mar 2, 2010

Jane Elizabeth Keltner Locke, 90, passed away Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at home with family surrounding her. She had been a resident of Cleveland, TN for 38 years, but her Pennsylvania Dutch heritage was never far behind. She was a member of Broad Street United Methodist Church and Fealty Sunday School Class. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother and great...

Jerry Lee Reagan

Jerry Lee Reagan

Mar 1, 2010

Jerry Lee “Chico” Reagan, 58, of Cleveland, went home to be with his Lord on Monday, March 1, 2010. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and father-in-law and enjoyed being with family and friends. He was an avid horseman and was co-owner of Lucky Acres Stables. He was retired from M&M Mars. He was a member of Cloverleaf Baptist...

Charles Evans Wilson

Charles Evans Wilson

Mar 1, 2010

Charles “Chop” Evans Wilson, 47, of Cleveland, passed away Monday, March 1, 2010 in a Chattanooga hospital. He was a pressman with Dockins Graphics. He was always willing to help anyone who was in need. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl Wilson, Jr. and Nelda Hughes Wilson. He is survived by his children, James E. Wilson and...

Warren Dwight Burke

Warren Dwight Burke

Feb 26, 2010

Warren Dwight Burke, 61, a lifelong resident of Bradley County, passed away Friday, February 26, 2010 in a local hospital. He was a member of New Friendship Baptist Church. As an award winning dairy farmer, he and his wife, JoAnn were selected to represent Tennessee Valley Dairymen at the Tennessee Council of Cooperatives’ Young Couples’ Conference. He served on the...

John Willard Richmond

John Willard Richmond

Feb 26, 2010

John “Willard” Richmond, 93, a former resident of Cleveland, passed away Friday, February 26, 2010 in the TN State Veterans’ Home. He was a veteran of World War II and the Korean War serving in the U.S. Navy. He was formerly employed with Ford’s Dearborn Plant in Michigan and Hudson Motor Car Company. He was preceded in death by his...

Joel Dean Knight

Joel Dean Knight

Feb 25, 2010

Joel Dean Knight, 43, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, February 25, 2010 to be with the Lord. He attended First Baptist Church of Cleveland and West Gant Baptist in Greenville, SC. He attended Cleveland State Community College. He was preceded in death by his father, Bobby Knight; sister, Jacqueline Williams and grandparents. Survivors include his wife, Brenda Knight;...

James Vernon Fannin

James Vernon Fannin

Feb 10, 2010

James Vernon “Clem” Fannin, 71, of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2010 at his residence. He retired in 1997 as a technician with Bellsouth after 28 years of service. He was also a veteran of the United States Army Reserves. He was a member of Big Spring United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Luther...

Phillip Ownbey

Phillip Ownbey

Feb 6, 2010

Phillip Lee Ownbey, 80, died February 6, 2010, after a brief stay at a Chattanooga nursing home. He was prededed in death by his parents Helen McArthur Ownbey and Robert L. Ownbey; one brother Harold Granville Ownbey and his wife Eve Windsor Ownbey of Palm Desert, California; and one sister, Margaret Ownbey Carson and her husband C.A. Carson of Anaheim,...

Edith P Derrick

Edith P Derrick

Feb 5, 2010

Edith P. Derrick, 76, a lifelong resident of Cleveland passed away, Friday, February 5, 2010, surrounded by her family. She was a member of Lebanon Baptist Church. Edith was a member of the Cleveland Amateur Radio Club. She work at Hardwick Clothes for 25 years. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, William H. Derrick; one...

Garna Grady McMahan

Garna Grady McMahan

Feb 3, 2010

Garna “Grady” McMahan, 50, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2010 in a Chattanooga hospital. He was born July 30, 1959 in Maui, Hawaii. He served the Lord and faithfully attended Mt. Olive East Church of God. He was much loved by family and friends. He was a kind and loveable person and will be greatly missed....

Frank C Stone

Frank C Stone

Jan 31, 2010

Frank C. Stone, 92, of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, January 31, 2010 at his residence. He was a member of Hampton Drive Baptist Church. He worked in the CCC Camps during the depression. He was a graduate of Atlanta Law School and several real estate courses. He was with L & N Railroad for 10 years, the Tennessee Highway Patrol...

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