Larry "Tator" Duggan
Jan 12, 2017
Larry “Tator” Duggan, 64, a lifelong resident of Charleston, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2017 at his home. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Larry was also retired from Bowater. He was a member of Charleston First Baptist Church. He enjoyed his time outdoors on his tractor and never met a stranger.
He was preceded...
Alma Jean Beard
Jan 10, 2017
Alma Jean Beard, 73, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2017 in Chattanooga healthcare facility. She attended Pine Hill Church of God. She loved yard sales and collecting tools.
She was preceded in death by her parents, French M. Beard and Gladys Wilcox Beard; siblings: Hoover Beard, Beatrice Messer, Andrew Beard, Homer Beard, and Pearney...
Glenda Charlene Riden
Jan 9, 2017
Glenda Charlene Riden, 73, of Cleveland, passed away, Monday, January 9, 2017 in a local hospital surrounded by her family. Glenda was a true blessing to all that had the privilege to know her. Her child-like spirit and contagious smile taught us lessons in life that her family and friends will always cherish. She had a great love for her...
Nancy Jean Wilson
Jan 8, 2017
Nancy Jean Martin Wilson, age 78, of Athens, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday evening, January 8, 2017, at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville. Born on April 23, 1938 to the Late Carl and Vesta Hughes Martin, She was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County. “Mrs. Nancy” was a member of Double Springs Baptist...
John Cartwright
Jan 8, 2017
Johnny “John” Ray Cartwright, 57, lifelong resident of Cleveland passed away Sunday, January 8, 2017 in a local hospital. He was of the Christian faith.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Billy Joe and Reba Cross Cartwright.
He is survived by his children, Stephanie Lord (Gerald), and Daniel Cartwright (Lisa) all of Cleveland; seven grandchildren; sister,...
Cristi Dawn Wells
Jan 5, 2017
Cristi Dawn Wells, age 46, of Etowah, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2017. Born on October 2, 1970 to the late J.M. Wells and Mary Cornett, she was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County.
Cristi is survived by her daughter, MaryAnn Jewel Wells, of Etowah; step-daughter, Megan Burkhardt of Knoxville; sisters, Lorrie Ann Bryan of Athens, Donna...
Scott Alsobrooks
Jan 4, 2017
Scott Alsobrooks, 54, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2017, at his home. He attended First Baptist Church in Cleveland and was an avid sports fan. He loved the Nashville Predators and the Vanderbilt Commodores. He never passed up an opportunity to tease any Vols fans. He loved spending time with his family and adored his grandchildren....
James E. Brady
Jan 3, 2017
James E. (Jim) Brady, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2017, in his residence. He once worked as an engineer with Kroehler Manufacturing Company in Newport, TN and was retired locally from Cleveland Chair Company.
His favorite pastimes were tending his gardens and spending time with his granddaughters.
He was preceded in death by his...
Ivan Lawson Snyder
Jan 1, 2017
Ivan Snyder, age 69, of Etowah, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2017, at his residence. Born on April 12, 1947 to the late William Glen and Elizabeth Jane Adams Snyder, he was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County and a lifelong member of First Christian Church of Etowah. Ivan was a proud veteran of the United States...
Larry Edwin Nunley
Jan 1, 2017
Larry Edwin Nunley, age 66, of Athens, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2017, at his residence. Born on August 28, 1950 to the late Arthur and Ada Cornett Nunley, he was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County and attended Valley View Baptist Church. He loved motorcycles and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.
In addition to...
Johnny Collins, Sr.
Jan 1, 2017
Johnny Collins, Sr., 68, lifelong resident of Cleveland passed away Sunday, January 1, 2017 in a local hospital. He was a veteran of the US Navy and was of the Baptist faith. Johnny enjoyed drag racing, golf, and woodworking.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert P. and Alice J. Horn Collins; siblings: Buddy Collins, Mary Stewart,...
Shirley Green Casteel
Dec 31, 2016
Shirley Green Casteel, 72, a resident of Decatur, Texas, and a former resident of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, December 31, 2016. She was a member of Covenant Baptist Church in Cleveland. She enjoyed gardening and collecting dolls. She also loved spending time with her family; especially her grandchildren.
Mrs. Casteel was preceded in death by her husband, Earl...
Donald J. Alley
Dec 31, 2016
Donald J. Alley, 82, of Charleston, TN, passed away Saturday, December 31, 2016 in a local hospital. He was born a British citizen, and when Canada acquired Newfoundland, he became a Canadian citizen. After moving to Tennessee, he became a naturalized American citizen. He was employed with Bowater Paper Mill for 41 years. He attended First Baptist Church. He was...
Ramon Rios
Dec 30, 2016
Ramon Rios, 57, of Birchwood, TN passed away Friday, December 30, 2016 in a Chattanooga hospital. He was self-employed as a painter.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ramon and Gloria Rios and brother, Ruben Rios.
He is survived by his children, Leslie Anne Warren of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Christopher Rios, age 12, and Ruben Rios, age...
James L. Smith
Dec 29, 2016
James Louis Smith, 63, a resident of Harrison, TN, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2016 at his residence. He had worked as an electrician with TVA and was a member of IBEW Local 175. He had lived in Harrison most of his life and was of the Church of God faith.
He was preceded in death by his parents,...
Marva Lee Davis
Dec 27, 2016
Marva Lee (DeLana) Davis, age 84, of Cleveland, TN, ushered into the presence of her Savior on December 27, 2016.
Marva was born in McAlester, OK on February 15, 1932 and met and married the love of her life, Rev. James Thomas Davis Sr. on December 31, 1950. During the next 66 years, they were blessed with three children, Brenda...
William Thomas (Tommy) Arthur
Dec 27, 2016
William Thomas (Tommy) Arthur, of Cleveland, peacefully passed away at his home on Tuesday, December 27, 2016. He was 69 years old.
He was preceded in death by his parents, A.J. and Ann Arthur.
Surviving are his two children, Dr. Scott Arthur and wife, Sally of Brentwood, TN and Kellye Renker and husband, Todd of Knoxville, TN; four grandchildren, Jamison...
Margaret Jane Nye
Dec 27, 2016
Margaret Jane Nye, age 88, passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at a local healthcare facility. She loved to paint and spend time researching genealogy. She was a member of the Wesley United Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Nye and her parents, Henry Victor Profitt and Emma Allene Proffitt; two sister and four...
Martha R. Thomas
Dec 26, 2016
Martha R. Thomas, 90, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Monday, December 26, 2016 at a local healthcare facility. She was of the Catholic faith and a member of St. Thérèse of Lisieux Catholic Church. She was a teacher and had taught school at Saint Thomas More in Louisville, KY.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald...
Charles Ray Taylor
Dec 26, 2016
Charles Taylor, age 46, of Athens, passed away on December 26, 2016. A native of South Carolina, he had spent a majority of his life in Monroe and McMinn Counties. He enjoyed spending time with his family especially his grandkids.
He was preceded in death by his father, Virgil Atkins and brother, Robert Charles Taylor; and grandparents Jess and Bessie...
