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...
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...
