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Somnuck Phattanam

Somnuck Phattanam

Apr 18, 2014

Somnuck Phattanam, 53, of Athens, passed away Friday, April 18, 2014 at a Knoxville healthcare facility.He was born in Luang Prabang, Laos and worked as a welder at Miller Industries. He is survived by his mother, Boausay Bountham of Laos; brothers Narren Bountham of Irving, TX and, Somsack Bountham of Laos; sisters: Vilay Vanh and Som Vong both of Laos. ...

Nancy Cunningham Binkley

Nancy Cunningham Binkley

Apr 16, 2014

Nancy Cunningham Binkley, formerly of Nashville, Tennessee, passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2014 at a local health care facility in Cleveland, Tennessee.She was preceded in death by her husband, Don R. Binkley of Nashville; her parents, Winton Roscoe and Ruth Vermillion Cunningham of Bristol; and her sister, Mary Sue Alley of Tucker, Georgia.Mrs. Binkley is survived by her brother, her...

Frederick Harold Berry

Frederick Harold Berry

Apr 16, 2014

Frederick Harold Berry, 92, died April 16, 2014 in his Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin home surrounded by family. A native of West Monroe, Louisiana, Fred was born on October 29, 1921 to Annabelle and Frederick J. Berry. He graduated from Ouachita Parish High School in 1941 before entering the United States Army in 1942 for which he served in the South...

Fred Alton Brannen

Fred Alton Brannen

Apr 15, 2014

Reverend Fred Alton Brannen, 75, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2014 at the family residence with his loving family by his side.  He devoted his life to the Church of God Ministries for 53 years.  In earlier years he was overseer of the Church of God Missions in Guyana, South America.  He retired as field director...

Delores Lucille Bennett

Delores Lucille Bennett

Apr 12, 2014

Delores Lucille Bennett, 75, lifelong resident of Cleveland went home to be with her Lord and Savior Saturday, April 12, 2014 in a local hospital. She was a member of Waterville Baptist Church. Delores was a loving mother, grandmother and a dear wife. She enjoyed collecting quilts. She was preceded in death by her parents, Martha and Haynes Whaley and...

Jessie "Mama Jean" Hoskins

Jessie "Mama Jean" Hoskins

Apr 12, 2014

Jessie Mama Jean' Hoskins, 83, of Cleveland passed away Saturday, April 12, 2014 in a local hospital. She was retired from M & M Mars where she was employed as a contractor. She was a member of the American Legion Post 81 Ladies Auxiliary and a parishioner of St. Therese of Lisieux Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by...

Leroy Beshears

Leroy Beshears

Apr 11, 2014

Leroy Beshears, 70, of Cleveland, passed away Friday, April 11, 2014 in a local hospital. He was a dairy farmer and was of the Baptist faith. Leroy enjoyed fishing and hunting. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Claudia Beshears; and brothers, J.W. Beshears and Pete Beshears. Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Faye Beshears of...

J D Myers

J D Myers

Apr 10, 2014

The angels carried J.D. Myers, a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle, and best friend any one could have, to heaven after bravely battling cancer for three years.  The Lord took control Saturday, May 10 at Sky Ridge with his loving wife, Joyce and family by his side. With a big smile on his face and no more pain...

Lona M. Boothe

Lona M. Boothe

Apr 6, 2014

Lona M. Boothe, 89, of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, April 6, 2014 at her home surrounded by her family. She was a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the V.F.W. She was preceded in death by her parents, Floyd and Mary Boyd Stevens; husband, Clinton A. Boothe; and infant son....

Mildred Thelma Holt

Mildred Thelma Holt

Apr 3, 2014

Mildred Thelma Holt, 93, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, April 3, 2014 in a Chattanooga hospital. She was a member of Fairview Church and a devoted Christian wife, mother and grandmother. Mrs. Holt was a retired truck driver for MICA Carpet Mills, former co-owner of Orbit Sportswear in Cleveland, and also worked for Delta Manufacturing and Peerless Woolen...

Frances Alta Chase

Frances Alta Chase

Apr 3, 2014

Frances Alta Chase, 95, a resident of Cleveland, passed from this life into life eternal on Thursday, April 03, 2014.  She was the oldest living member of West Cleveland Baptist Church.She was preceded in death by her husband, Ben John Chase; parents, Charles and Nora Musgrove; brother, L.D. Harold and granddaughter Reverend Mia Parham-Newman; son-in-law, Clyde Raper.She is survived by...

Evelyn Marie Barnes

Evelyn Marie Barnes

Apr 2, 2014

Evelyn Marie Barnes, 61, of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, April 2, 2014 in a local health care facility. She worked at Shoney's for 8 years. Evelyn was a member of Community Hall Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Minnie Darling Beavers; husband, William Dean Barnes; infant son, David Dewayne Beavers; and brother, Paul Beavers. Survivors...

Joseph "Freddy" Carlton

Joseph "Freddy" Carlton

Apr 2, 2014

Joseph "Freddy" Carlton, 69, of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, April 2, 2014 in a Chattanooga hospital. He was a maintenance supervisor with Shaw Industries for over 20 years. He was a veteran of the United States Navy and served on the U.S.S. Enterprise during the Cuban Blockade. Joe was a member of the V.F. W. Post #2598 and the American...

Jerry Geren

Jerry Geren

Apr 1, 2014

Jerry Lance Geren, 73, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, April 1, 2014 in a Chattanooga healthcare facility.  He was a member of Waterville Baptist Church. Jerry was a member of the Cleveland Masonic Lodge and was a 32 degree Mason. He was a well-known painter and paper hanger in Bradley County for fifty years.Mr. Geren was the son...

Claude "Red" T. Wallace

Claude "Red" T. Wallace

Apr 1, 2014

Claude T. "Red" Wallace, 87, of Cleveland, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 1, 2014. He was born in Athens, TN on July 7, 1926 to the late Tom and Lizzie Rowland Wallace, both pioneer families of Charleston, TN. He joined the United States Navy after his parents signed for him because he was only 16 years...

Pauline Howard

Pauline Howard

Mar 31, 2014

Pauline Howard, 87, a resident of Benton, passed away Monday, March 31, 2014 in a Chattanooga healthcare facility.  She was a former resident of Detroit, Michigan for 30 years and returned to Benton in 1965.  She was a member of Smyrna Baptist Church.  She loved to travel, crotchet and spend time with family.Mrs. Howard was the daughter of the late...

Ralph Clabough

Ralph Clabough

Mar 29, 2014

Ralph Clabough, 79, of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, March 29, 2014 in a Chattanooga hospital. He was a retired poultry farmer. He enjoyed farming, especially his cattle and tractors. He was preceded in death by his parents, Russell and Mattie McCarter Clabough; brothers, Fred and Arvil Clabough; and sisters, Boots Lyles, Kate Pierce; Eva Myers and Leah Ownby. Survivors include...

Fred William Dalton

Fred William Dalton

Mar 28, 2014

Fred William Dalton, age 79, a resident of Old Fort, TN, passed away Friday, March 28, 2014, in a Chattanooga hospital.  He was a member of Covenant Baptist Church.  He enjoyed camping, hunting, and fishing.He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Ora Irons Dalton; four sisters: Faye Webb, Sue Dalton, Jane Dalton and Josie Ruth Dalton; and...

James Allen Brown

James Allen Brown

Mar 26, 2014

James Allen Brown, 74, a resident of Crossville and a former resident of Cleveland, passed away March 26, 2014 in a Crossville healthcare facility.  He was a former employee of McKee Bakery.Mr. Brown was the son of the late Clifford Brown and Alice Brown.A graveside service will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. Friday, April 04, 2014 at Earls Cemetery with...

Louise Coleman Stephens

Louise Coleman Stephens

Mar 23, 2014

Mary Louise Coleman Stephens, 89, of Charleston, passed away at her home in the Eureka Community on Sunday evening, March 23, 2014. During World War II she worked at the Oak Ridge Laboratories. She retired from M&M Mars where she worked in the cafeteria. She was a lifelong member of Candies Creek Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by...

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