Mary Lou Morris
Dec 25, 2016
Mary Lou Amos Morris, 81, a resident of Cleveland, went to be with the Lord on December 25, 2016 in the comfort of her home. She was a wonderful, mother, grandmother and friend. She loved working in her greenhouse and garden and going to the Farmer’s Market. She loved her family and had a wonderful 49 years of marriage to...
Wesley Dean Cranfield
Dec 25, 2016
Wesley Dean Cranfield, 51, of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, December 25, 2016 at the family residence. He was of the Baptist faith. He loved gardening and being around nature.
Wesley is survived by his parents, Zeno and Mary Bowman Cranfield; brothers: Jesse Ray Cranfield and wife, Rachel of Georgetown; Stanley Keith Cranfield and wife, Darlene of Mineral Bluff, GA;...
Melford Cecil Tinsley
Dec 25, 2016
Melford “ Mel” Tinsley, age 79, of Aiken, South Carolina, passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2016, at his home in Englewood, TN. Born on April 20, 1937 to the late Harold and Juanita Tinsley, he was a native and lifelong resident of Aiken, South Carolina.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter,...
Benny Ray McAllister
Dec 25, 2016
Benny Ray McAllister, 64, of Cleveland passed away Sunday, December 25, 2016 at his home. He was of the Baptist faith. Mr. McAllister was a member of the VFW and enjoyed fishing, watching NASCAR and the Tennessee Vols.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ervin and Barbara Jean McAllister; and brothers, Bobby McAlister and Dale McAlister.
Survivors...
Rev. Evelyn Rose Crisp
Dec 24, 2016
Evelyn Rose Crisp, age 74, passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2016 at her home. She was an ordained Minister and was a member of the United Christian Church. She loved to sew, cook, listen to Elvis music, listen to stories from others, but most of all she loved the Lord.
Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents William...
Krisondra Lynn Asburry
Dec 23, 2016
Krisondra Lynn Asburry, 48, of Dayton passed away Dec. 23, 2016 at Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Born Oct. 5, 1968 in Muhlenberg County, Ky., She moved to Dayton in 1986.
She is preceeded in death by parents Charlie and Dollie Marie Farmer Asburry; Brothers, Tony Asburry, Richard Edward Asburry; Sister, Janice Asburry Webster.
Survivors include nieces, Tonya Bratcher...
Jimmy Joe Stamps
Dec 23, 2016
Jimmy Joe Stamps, 71, of Cleveland, passed away on Friday, December 23, 2016. He was a graduate of Tennessee Technological University where he received a degree in Business Administration. After graduation he served as a First Lieutenant in the United States Army. During that time he served in the Vietnam War as a Ranger where he received the Purple Heart....
William Roland Fitch
Dec 22, 2016
William Roland Fitch, 82, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Thursday December 23, 2016 in a local hospital. He was of Baptist faith and a veteran of The United States Army.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Fitch; brothers, Wayne and Richard Wilson and sister, Mary Wilson.
He is survived by his children: ...
Barbara J. Adams
Dec 22, 2016
Barbara J. Adams, 77, a resident of Riceville, went to her “Heavenly Home” with her family by her side on, Thursday, December 22, 2016. She dedicated her life to helping others, retiring from Bradley County Nursing Home and ABC Home Health. She was a member of North Cleveland Church of God
She was preceded in death by her...
Jerry Charles Curtis
Dec 19, 2016
Jerry Curtis, age 56, of Etowah, passed away Monday evening, December 19, 2016, at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. Born on November 18, 1960 to the late Stanley and Grace Riggs Curtis, he was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County and of the Baptist faith. Jerry served as a deputy sheriff for McMinn County and worked for...
Billie Ross Irons
Dec 19, 2016
Billie Ross Irons , age 78, of Niota, passed away Monday evening, December 19, 2016, at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. Born December 8, 1938 to the late William Lester and Gussie Lou Raper Irons, he was born and spent a majority of his life in McMinn County. Bill was a member of Union McMinn Baptist Church and enjoyed...
Loren Ranward Graham
Dec 19, 2016
Loren Ranward Graham, 70 years of age, resident of Chattanooga, TN found his way to the Lord on December 19, 2016. Loren was a history and sports buff and enjoyed countless hours with friends at his local eatery. He devoted his life to civil service.
He is survived by his endearing and devoted sister Dene’ Pellicci and brother-in-law Dennis...
Lorene "Belle" Samples
Dec 19, 2016
Lorene “Belle” Samples, 71, lifelong resident of Charleston passed away Monday, December 19, 2016 at her home. She was a member of Center Point Baptist Church. Mrs. Samples always considered her family first and foremost.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Rue A. and Minnie Josephine Long; infant son, Barry Samples; grandson, Jason Wright; brothers: Joe...
Sharon Lee Williams
Dec 17, 2016
Sharon Lee Williams, 84, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, December 17, 2016 in a Chattanooga hospital. She was a former resident of Jacksonville, Florida. She was a caring mother, grandmother and wife and everyone considered her the rock of the family. She was a very energetic person who was full of life and also athletic. She was a...
Lonel "Dan" Lee Daniels
Dec 17, 2016
Dan Daniels , age 78, of Athens, passed away Saturday, December 17, 2016 at Starr Regional Medical Center in Athens. Born on March 8, 1938 in San Antonio, Texas to the late Don and Helen Marples Daniels, he had lived the past 21 years in McMinn County after living 20 plus years in Florida. He retired as a CSI Investigator...
Marcy Gaye Long
Dec 17, 2016
Marcy Long, age 53, of Englewood, passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2016, at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. Born on November 27, 1963 to Gene Burke and Pat Judd Bates, she was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County. She loved her animals, spending time with her family and friends and was of the Christian faith.
She...
Ralph E Bender
Dec 15, 2016
Ralph Eugene Bender of Turtletown, TN passed to a new life on Thursday, December 15, 2016 at his home. He was 83 years old. He was born on November 24, 1933 in Marion, Ohio to Myrtle F. (Mathews) and Philip A. Bender. Ralph was a Korean Army Veteran serving in Germany. He graduated from DeVry Technical Institute in Industrial Electronics. ...
Cathy Harris Foddrill
Dec 14, 2016
Cathy Harris Foddrill, 63, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, passed away on Wednesday, December 14 at Hospice of Chattanooga. Cathy and her husband Ed spent over 40 years serving the community through Harris Tire Company. She loved the outdoors and spent many hours kayaking, hiking, skiing, and participating in other activities.
Cathy was preceded in death by her father, Kenneth...
David Wayne Earls
Dec 14, 2016
David Wayne Earls passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at his residence. When David was younger, he was a sports enthusiast. He loved Tennessee Volunteer Football and Nascar. He loved spending time with his friends and was fiercely loyal to his core family and friends.
He is preceded in death by his father, Swan Earls.
Survivors include his mother,...
Stevie Lynn Wilson
Dec 14, 2016
Stevie Lynn Wilson, age 56, of Etowah, went to be with Lord on Wednesday, December 14, 2016 , at his residence. Born on July 27, 1960, to the late Herman and Dorothy Wilson, he was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County and was a lifetime member of New Bethel Baptist Church. Stevie had a love for everyone he...
