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Leo Eugene Carey

Leo Eugene Carey

Oct 15, 2016

Leo Eugene Carey, 93 of Ringgold, GA passed quietly October 15, 2016 with his wife, Patricia Yvonne (Wyatt) Carey by his side.

Leo was born in Renton, WA on February 4, 1923. Leo retired from the US Air Force after 20 years of service. After retirement, he relocated his family to northern California, where he spent the next 30 years...

Judith Irene Rose

Judith Irene Rose

Oct 15, 2016

Judith “Judy” Irene Rose, 76, of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, October 15, 2016 peacefully at her home surrounded by family. She was a member of First Lutheran Church for 60 years.

Judy was born January 15, 1940 in Vincennes, IN to the late Carl and Sadamae Mangelsdorf. She was a graduate of Bradley Central High School and attended the University...

Broughton "B.J." Maynor

Broughton "B.J." Maynor

Oct 14, 2016

Broughton “B.J.” Maynor, 75, of Cleveland, passed away Friday, October 14, 2016 in an Etowah health care facility. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in Vietnam where he received the Purple Heart and the Vietnam Service Medal with 3 Bronze Service Stars. He was also a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving from 1973 to 1975. Mr....

Thelma Faye DeLay

Thelma Faye DeLay

Oct 13, 2016

Thelma Faye DeLay, age 77, passed away Thursday, October 13, 2016. She was a minister and founder of Blue Springs Pentecostal Church. She also worked for Cleveland City Schools.

 

She was preceded in death by her parents William McKinley Goodwin and Alice Lavanda Williams, her husband James DeLay and her son William “Ronnie” DeLay. She was also preceded in...

Sylvia Cannon

Sylvia Cannon

Oct 13, 2016

Sylvia R Howard Cannon, daughter of the late W.A. and Julia Alice (Martin) Howard, was born February 16, 1927, in Polk County, Tennessee.  She attended the public schools of Cleveland and Bradley County. As a young woman she professed her faith in Jesus Christ.  She was a faithful member of South Cleveland Church of God where she worked in the...

Betty Jewell Nivens

Betty Jewell Nivens

Oct 12, 2016

  Betty Jewell Corn Nivens, age 83, of Etowah, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, October 12, 2016, at her residence. Born on February 15, 1933 to the late Rupert and Mabel Cline Corn, She was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County and a longtime member of Carlock United Methodist Church. She taught school for...

Shirley AnnieMae White

Shirley AnnieMae White

Oct 12, 2016

 Shirley Annie Mae Hurst White, age 74, of Athens, went home to be with the Lord in the early morning hours of Wednesday, October 12, 2016, at Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga.

 She was preceded in death by her mother, Coretta Davis, father, Carl Hurst, Sr., brother, Carl Hurst, Jr. and one brother-in-law, James Clarence Parks.

 She leaves to...

Arthur Larry Vest

Arthur Larry Vest

Oct 11, 2016

Arthur Larry Vest, 60, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday evening at a Chattanooga healthcare facility.  He grew up in Polk County and graduated from Polk County High School.  He was the Occupational Health and Safety Manager at Bowater Resolute Forest Products, where he worked for over forty years.  He was a member of Candies Creek Baptist Church.

 

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Mary Ellen Fish

Mary Ellen Fish

Oct 11, 2016

Mary Ellen Fish, 65, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at her residence.  After growing up in New York, Mrs. Fish moved to Cleveland and has lived in the area for the past 25 years.  She was of the Nazarene faith and a retiree of Peyton’s Southeastern.

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

Robert Steve Mann

Robert Steve Mann

Oct 10, 2016

Robert Steve Mann, 64, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Monday, October 10, 2016 in a Chattanooga hospital.  He was married to the love of his life, Sandy, for 44 years.  He was of the Baptist faith.  He was known for his wit and dry sense of humor.  He enjoyed being a CB radio operator and always had a passion...

Mary "Button" Helen Bettis

Mary "Button" Helen Bettis

Oct 9, 2016

Mary Helen ‘Button’ Bettis, 75, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, October 9, 2016 at her residence.  She had lived in Cleveland her entire life and had been an employee of Jackson Furniture/Capnapper.  She was a member of Cloverleaf Baptist Church.

 

She was affectionately known to all her family and friends as “Button.”  When she was three days...

Bobbie Mae Wilson

Bobbie Mae Wilson

Oct 9, 2016

Bobbie Mae (Thomas) Wilson, age 88 of Cleveland, TN. passed away in her sleep, Sunday October 9, 2016 at a local assisted living facility.

 

She was retired from American Uniform Company and was a charter member of Asbury United Methodist Church. She was a lifelong resident of Cleveland.

 

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

TJ Richardson

TJ Richardson

Oct 9, 2016

John (T.J) Richardson Jr., age 30, of Chattanooga and Rossville, GA died October 9, 2016.

T.J. loved music and spending time on Facebook. Christmas was his favorite holiday and he loved any and everything about it. He was the “go to” guy for holiday decorating among his family and friends. He will always be missed but especially during the holidays.

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Judy Clements

Judy Clements

Oct 9, 2016

Judy Clements, age 53 of Soddy Daisy passed away on Sunday, October 9, 2016 at her home. She loved to read and play Monopoly.

 

She was preceded in death by her parents, Bill & Rosalie Clements.

 

She is survived by her husband, Jackie Ramsey; and two sons, Kristopher Nation and Joseph Nation both of Soddy Daisy.

 

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Jessica Lynne DeBord

Jessica Lynne DeBord

Oct 8, 2016

Jessica Lynne DeBord, age 31, of Etowah, passed away Saturday morning, October 8, 2016, at her residence. Born on January 7, 1985 to Ricky and Patricia Thompson DeBord, she was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, was of the Baptist faith, and attended McMinn Central High School.  Her beauty, dimpled smile, kindness, and ability to embarrass and create...

Thursie Marie Wilkinson

Thursie Marie Wilkinson

Oct 8, 2016

Thursie Marie Wilkinson, 95, a resident of Cleveland passed away Saturday, October 8, 2016.  She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother, and worked with dedication for many years in the ministry of her husband in spreading the Gospel of Christ.  Thursie was a member of Union Grove Church of Christ.

 

She was preceded in death by her parents:...

Jacob Cordell Cook

Jacob Cordell Cook

Oct 7, 2016

Jacob Cordell Cook, 24, a lifelong resident of Cleveland passed away on Friday, October 7, 2016.

He was a 2010 graduate of Cleveland High School and of the Methodist faith. He enjoyed following the Tennessee Volunteers football team.

He was preceded in death by his father, Harold Dwight Cook; paternal grandparents, Ralph and Marchie Cook; and maternal grandfather, Irvin Warnken.

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John David Adams

John David Adams

Oct 7, 2016

John David Adams, age 67, passed away Thursday, October 7, 2016 in a Chattanooga hospital.

 

He loved the outdoors, hiking, camping and College football, but most of all he loved his son, Sean. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Benton, Tennessee. He was a veteran of the United States Army.

 

He was preceded in death...

Jody Conn

Jody Conn

Oct 5, 2016

Jody Conn, 62, a resident of Chattanooga, Tennessee, passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2016.  He was formerly of Ocala, Florida and had also resided in Denver, Colorado.  He was a school teacher at East Brainerd Elementary School.

 Mr. Conn was preceded in death by his father, Milton Ingram.

 He is survived by his wife, Lenora Gates Conn of Chattanooga; mother,...

Gwen Longwith

Gwen Longwith

Oct 5, 2016

Gwen Longwith, 79, of Charleston, passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2016 in a local hospital.   She retired as an owner/operator of Maple Grove Restaurant in Charleston.  Gwen attended North Cleveland Baptist church.  She was a UT fan, loved her coffee and her favorite television show was NCIS.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles “Preacher” Longwith; parents, Kelly...

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