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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Ruth Elvia Haire
Nov 1, 2016
Ruth Elvia Wilson Haire, 77, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, November 01, 2016 in a local healthcare facility. She was retired from Queen Carpet. She loved gardening and working in her greenhouse but most of all she enjoyed and loved her child and grandchildren.
Mrs. Haire was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, John...
Lloyd W. Frazier
Oct 31, 2016
Lloyd W. Frazier, 93, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, passed away Monday, October 31, 2016 in a local healthcare facility. He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. He was retired from Collins Manufacturing after many years of service. He was a veteran of the United States Army serving in World War II.
Mr. Frazier was the son of the...
Donald Clarke Gist
Oct 31, 2016
Don Gist, age 84, of Etowah, passed away on Monday morning, October 31, 2016 at a local healthcare facility. Born in California, Don had lived the past 28 years in McMinn County. He was a member of Woodward Church of God and a veteran of the United States Air Force.
Survivors include his wife, Elaine Bryan Gist of Etowah; and...
Lisa Renee Gibson
Oct 31, 2016
Lisa Gibson age 54, of Sweetwater, passed away Monday morning, October 31, 2016, at Sweetwater Nursing and Rehab Facility. Born in Loudon County on June 19, 1962, to the late Nyler” Lazy Tom” and Lynis Marie Mitchell Thompson, She spent a majority of her life in Monroe County and was charter member of New Harvest Worship Center Church of God. ...
Hariette Miller
Oct 30, 2016
Harriette Ann Miller, age 84, of Cleveland, moved to her heavenly home on Sunday, October 30, 2016.
Ann grew up and was educated in the Red Bank community. She lived in recent years at Life Bridges in Cleveland, where she made many friends. Ann was very talented in both music and art. She was a member of First Baptist Church...
Earnestine Crisp
Oct 29, 2016
Earnestine Crisp, age 95, of Cleveland, TN passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2016 at her home. She loved her children, enjoyed gardening, canning and giving away the fruits of her labors. She was of the Baptist Faith and worked at Hardwick Woolen Mills, Jackson Manufacturing and Maples Chair as a seamstress.
She was preceded in death by her...
Verlin Beecher Gravley
Oct 29, 2016
Verlin B. Gravley, age 88, of Grapevine Texas formerly of Etowah, passed away on Friday, October 29, 2016 at a Texas Healthcare facility. Born on July 8, 1928 to the late Raymond Clyde and Daisy Lucille Wood Gravley, he was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County. Mr. Gravley was a well known business man in Etowah with a...
Billy "Jack" Smith
Oct 27, 2016
Billy “Jack” Smith, 85, of Cleveland went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 27, 2016. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He was a member of the Evening Light Gospel Tabernacle where he served as a deacon, chairman of the board and choir director.
He was the son of the late Raymond and Nola...
Bobby Austin Gates
Oct 26, 2016
Bobby Austin Gates, 81, passed away Wednesday, October 26, 2016 in a local hospital.
As a young boy, he wanted to do two things in life, serve his Lord and Savior and be like the soldiers he waved to every day from Ball Park Curve on South Lee Highway.
He retired from the United States Marine Corps as a...
