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Sue Kelley Liner

Sue Kelley Liner

Nov 13, 2016

Sue Kelley Liner, 84, of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, November 13, 2016.  She was a member of North Cleveland Church of God and was involved in the Geneva Circle at church.  Sue enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.

 

She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Max Liner; mother and step-father, Vergia and Oliver “Hop” Painter;...

Max Liner

Max Liner

Nov 13, 2016

Max Liner, 83, of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, November 13, 2016. He was retired from Bowater after 48 years of service. Max enjoyed golfing, working in his yard, walking and his grandchildren.  

He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Sue Kelley Liner; parents, Jess and May Liner; and two sisters, Pat Jones and Ruth Varnell.

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James Anthony Armstrong

James Anthony Armstrong

Nov 12, 2016

James Anthony “Tony” Armstrong, age 43, of Chattanooga, passed away on Sunday morning, November 13, 2016 at his residence.  Born on May 24, 1973 in McMinn County, he spent a majority of his life in Marietta, Georgia before moving to Chattanooga in 2012. Tony loved horses and music; enjoyed carpentry and climbing trees; and his humor and love for his...

Sheila Kirby Bowman

Sheila Kirby Bowman

Nov 12, 2016

Sheila Kirby Bowman, 70, of Cleveland passed away Saturday, November 12, 2016 at her home. She retired after 15 years of service as a Para Legal for the Department of Children’s Services of Tennessee and was a veteran of the United States Marines. Sheila was a member of River City Parrot Heads Club. She earned her Associate’s Degree from Cleveland...

Clyde (Bill) W. Thomason

Clyde (Bill) W. Thomason

Nov 10, 2016

Clyde W. (Bill) Thomason, 87, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, November 10, 2016 at home. He was a member of First United Methodist Church and former owner of WBAC and WALV radio stations.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.  He loved technology, electronics, and all sorts of gadgets.  He was a man full of life with...

William Jackson Snider

William Jackson Snider

Nov 10, 2016

William Jackson “Jack” Snider, age 77 of Etowah, passed away on Thursday morning, November 10, 2016 at his residence. He was born on December 19, 1938 in Vonore to the late Worth and Eva Mae Hamby Snider.

 Jack served in the Tennessee National Guard and was honorably discharged in 1960. He graduated from McMinn County High School in 1959 and...

Kevin Miller

Kevin Miller

Nov 9, 2016

Kevin Eugene Miller, age 46, a lifelong resident of Bradley County passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2016 after a valiant two year battle with cancer.  Initially given a less than 2% “two year” survival rate, he was very proud that he beat those odds.

He was a member of the NRA, Bradley County Bar Association, Tennessee Bar Association and...

Alberta Price Spakosky

Alberta Price Spakosky

Nov 9, 2016

Alberta Price Spakosky, age 90, of Delano, passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at her residence. Born in New Jersey on March 10, 1926 to the late James and Minerva Havens Price, she had lived in Tennessee since 1978. She attended Covenant Baptist Church and loved the mountains, shopping with her sister Dolly, and spending time with her family...

Reba Stuman Cunningham Cook

Reba Stuman Cunningham Cook

Nov 8, 2016

Reba Stuman Cunningham Cook, 76, of Cleveland, was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 8, 2016.  She was surrounded by her family in her final moments that of whom were touched throughout her admirable, joyful and devout life.

 

She was a lifelong resident of Cleveland and a retired employee of Schering Plough Healthcare.  A...

Edna Irie Dill

Edna Irie Dill

Nov 7, 2016

 

Edna Roberts Dill, 90, passed away at her home in Cleveland on November 7, 2016, surrounded by family.

She was a member of Zion Baptist Church in Benton and retired from J.H. Kellman Company.

A hard-working, strong, and loving woman, she held true to tradition for her eleven grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.  She cooked delicious weekly Sunday dinners for...

Carol Beason Norman

Carol Beason Norman

Nov 7, 2016

Carol Beason Norman, age 67, passed away Monday, November 7, 2016 at her residence in East Ridge.

Carol was predeceased in death by her parents, Donald and Margaret Beason.

She is survived by her husband, Robert Norman; 2 children, Larry and wife, Meesha Norman of Birmingham, AL; and Andy and wife, Misty Norman of Dunlap, TN. The loves of her...

Carol Spence

Carol Spence

Nov 6, 2016

Carol Spence

In the early hours of November 6, an ecstatic husband was reunited with his longtime sweetheart. Sadly for those left behind, the unexpected loss of Carol May Spence, 74, has left a hole in the hearts of those privileged enough to call her family or friend. Taking care of others was her calling and family was EVERYTHING. She...

Walter Ray Carson

Walter Ray Carson

Nov 6, 2016

Walter Ray Carson, 58, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, November 6, 2016 in a healthcare facility.  He was a lifelong resident of Bradley County and had previously attended Chestuee United Methodist Church.  He loved to trade horses and mules, and enjoyed wagon riding.

He was preceded in death by his parents, George “Short” Walter Carson and Dorothy Ruth...

Terri Hutto-Slaughter

Terri Hutto-Slaughter

Nov 6, 2016

Heaven gained a beautiful angel as Terri, age 53 was finally healed of her five year fight with cancer on Sunday, November 6, 2016.  She was truly a fighter and she will be remembered by everyone who knew, loved, and worked with her.  Terri’s loving daughter, Nikki was at her side as she took her last breath and stepped into...

Minnie Marie Dilbeck

Minnie Marie Dilbeck

Nov 5, 2016

Minnie Marie Dilbeck, 95, a resident of Calhoun, TN, passed away at a Chattanooga hospital on Saturday, November 5, 2016.  She had lived in Calhoun most of her life and was a member of Calhoun Baptist Church.  She enjoyed doing crafts, sewing, and making candy.  She loved and adored her family.

 

She was preceded in death by her husband,...

Beulah Denton Lawson

Beulah Denton Lawson

Nov 4, 2016

Beulah Denton Lawson, 93, of Cleveland, passed away Friday, November 4, 2016 at a local health care facility.  She was the ultimate mother to her children and family was always first.  She loved nature, flowers and her cats.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Evert Lawson; parents, Charlie George Denton and Fannie Caroline Skinner Denton; brothers, Richard...

Albert Wayne Haire

Albert Wayne Haire

Nov 3, 2016

Albert Wayne Haire, age 60, a lifelong resident of Cleveland passed away Thursday, November 3, 2016.  He was employed at Whirlpool for 41 years. He loved being outdoors, motorcycling and most of all spending time with his family. He was best known to his family and friends as a good hard working man.

 

He was preceded in death by...

Frances McGaha

Frances McGaha

Nov 2, 2016

Callie Frances Hicks McGaha, 95, a resident of Cleveland, passed away at her home on November 2, 2016.  She was a charter member of Burls Chapel Free Will Baptist Church in Sweetwater, TN.  She served as Sunday school teacher and led the choir in singing.  While in Cleveland, she attended Philippi Baptist Church and Stuart Park Baptist Church.

 Frances was...

Ollie Jane Tallent

Ollie Jane Tallent

Nov 2, 2016

 Jane Ownby Tallent, age 78, of Cleveland , passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at Tennova Healthcare in Cleveland.  Born on May 31, 1938  in Monroe County to the late Tom and Maude Green Ownby, she had lived in Bradley County for the past 30 years and was recently retired from Beaulieu of America.

 In addition to her parents,...

Robert "Bob" Travis

Robert "Bob" Travis

Nov 2, 2016

Robert “Bob” M. Travis, 91, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, November 2, 2016. He was born and raised in Chattanooga, Tennessee and moved to Cleveland in 1965. He began his career in the office equipment business with Burroughs Corporation in 1947 and retired after 47 years as President of Commercial Business Machines. He graduated from Chattanooga City High...

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