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Patricia Bryan Thompson

Patricia Bryan Thompson

Aug 4, 2016

Patricia B. Thompson, 76, died on Thursday, August 4, 2016 following her lengthy battle with cancer.  She passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family.  She died as she lived her life - with incredible grace and dignity.  She was born in Charleston, Tennessee to Frank Bryan, who was the Mayor of Charleston for many years, and Ruth...

Benjamin Donald Odom

Benjamin Donald Odom

Aug 4, 2016

Benjamin Donald Odom, 89, a resident of Cleveland, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 4, 2016 at Alexian Village on Signal Mountain, surrounded by his loved ones.

He was a loving husband, a great father, and the best g-daddy a kid could have.  He was adored by his family.  At age 17 he joined the Navy and served his country...

Tyler Blaine Allison

Tyler Blaine Allison

Aug 3, 2016

Tyler Blaine Allison, 18, of Metamora, MI, went home to be with the Lord on August 3, 2016.

He was the loving son of Joe (Jennifer) Allison, Jennifer Fuller and Arron Fuller; brother of Julia Allison, Jordan Fuller and Sarah Allison; grandson of Joe David Allison, Sr. and Darla Allison, the late Robert Lee Goodner, Edith “Jenny” Goodner, Michael...

Robert J. Whitledge

Robert J. Whitledge

Aug 2, 2016

Robert J. Whitledge, 85, a resident of Cleveland, passed away at his home Tuesday, August 2, 2016.

Robert sang in a barbershop champion quartet which he loved.  Another great love was his family. He was a member of Candies Creek Baptist Church.

He will be greatly missed by his wife, Sally; his children, Valerie (Roben) Heethuis of Michigan, Lori (Matt)...

Robert L. Sliger

Robert L. Sliger

Aug 2, 2016

Robert L. Sliger, 94, of of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, August 2, 2016.  He was a veteran of the United States Army and served in World War II.  During the war he worked on the Manhattan Project in Oak Ridge.  He retired from Bowater after 17 years of service.  At age 91, he carried the torch for the Senior Olympics...

Ruby Fitch

Ruby Fitch

Aug 1, 2016

Ruby Fitch, 75, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Monday, August 1, 2016 at the family residence. She attended the United Faith Chapel in Benton, TN. She loved and adored her family especially loved spoiling her grandchildren. She enjoyed gardening, sewing, crafting and loved the East Tennessee mountains.

 

Mrs. Fitch was the daughter of the late Harvey Elliott and...

Nannie Sue Elliott Melton

Nannie Sue Elliott Melton

Aug 1, 2016

Nannie Sue Elliott Melton, 67, of Estill Springs and a former resident of Bradley County,  passed away Monday, August 1, 2016.  She was a member of New Covenant Church of God. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert L. and Barbara Horner Elliott; and her first husband, Dennis Melton.Survivors include her husband, Clarence David Sandridge of Estill...

Mary Charlotte Hindman

Mary Charlotte Hindman

Jul 29, 2016

  Mary Charlotte Moore, age 81, passed away Friday, July 29, 2016 at her residence in Ocoee, Tennessee.  She lived in this area for 19 years and was a member of City Church of Chattanooga, Tennessee.  Her passions were spending time with her family and tending to her flower garden.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Leon...

Noelle Leslie Williams

Noelle Leslie Williams

Jul 29, 2016

Noelle Leslie Adams Williams passed away peacefully on Friday, July 29, 2016 after a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis. Throughout her struggle with MS, Noelle was able to maintain her feisty spirit, her humor and her faith. She adored her furry children: Casey, Freddy, Rufus, Kippa and Molly.

 

Noelle was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Elizabeth...

Billie M. Lawson

Billie M. Lawson

Jul 29, 2016

Billie M. Lawson, 80, of Cleveland passed away Friday, July 29, 2016 at a local hospital. She was a charter member of Maple Street Baptist Church but was attending Hopewell Baptist Church. Billie was employed with Bradley County in the county executive’s office and formerly with the city of Cleveland for a total of 38 years of service. She enjoyed...

Eugene Beck

Eugene Beck

Jul 28, 2016



 

Eugene A. (Gene) Beck, 84, a resident of Cleveland for 34 years, passed away Thursday, July 28th 2016, at Tennova Health Care. He was born in Evansville, Indiana and was preceded in death by his parents Leo Beck, Jr. and Beulah Beck and six siblings.

 

Gene attended Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church and was a member of...

Thelma Evrett Legg

Thelma Evrett Legg

Jul 27, 2016

Thelma Evrett Legg, 95, a resident of Harrison, passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2016 in a Chattanooga Hospital.  She was a member of New Prospect Cumberland Presbyterian Church.   She played the piano at church since the age of 14.  Thelma enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Legg; parents,...

Dianne Hatcher

Dianne Hatcher

Jul 27, 2016

Dianne Hatcher, 63, of Loudon and a former resident of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at her home.  She was a devout Christian.  To her family she was their inspiration for painting, for loving the Lord, for finding peace in what life brings and for finding purpose on the earth.  She was their mentor, full of grace, love...

Elva Joyce Cameron

Elva Joyce Cameron

Jul 26, 2016

Elva Joyce Cameron, 86, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at her family’s home.  She was a member of the Valley View Baptist Church, where she was very active in the Storehouse Ministry.  She volunteered as a “Gray Lady” for 25+ years at the American Red Cross.

 

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

Roy Lee Pritchard, Jr.

Roy Lee Pritchard, Jr.

Jul 26, 2016

Roy Lee Pritchard, Jr., 75, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at his family’s home in Alabama.

 

He was preceded in death by his wife Wanda Pritchard, and sons Ronald, Mark and Ricky Pritchard as well as his father and mother Roy and Janet Pritchard.

 

He is survived by one daughter, Sue Beckman (Walter)...

James Vaughn Horn

James Vaughn Horn

Jul 23, 2016

James Vaughn Horn, 81, of Cleveland, found his seat on the bus to heaven on Saturday, July 23, 2016 after a lengthy illness.  He was a legend in the auction business and was known nationwide for his expertise in auctioning off auto machine shops.  Vaughn conducted multiple auctions over the last 40 years in 33 states across the United States. ...

Richard Leland Duncan

Richard Leland Duncan

Jul 22, 2016

Richard Leland Duncan, age 75, of Athens, passed away Friday, July 22, 2016, at Tennova Healthcare in Cleveland.  Born in Richmond, Indiana on March 6, 1941, to the B.C. and Ruby Riddle Duncan, Richard has spent the majority of his life in McMinn County and was a member of the Mountain View Baptist Church.  He enjoyed handing out bubble gum...

Joseph Grigsby

Joseph Grigsby

Jul 22, 2016

 

Joseph L. “Pop” Grigsby 91, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Friday, July 22, 2016, in his family home.

 He retired early from the TNT plant in Chattanooga, so he and Mom could travel with the Holiday Motor Coach Club all over the U.S. and Canada, finally making their winter home in Polk City, Florida. He and mom were...

Sarah Frances Pendergrass

Sarah Frances Pendergrass

Jul 21, 2016

Sarah Frances Pendergrass, 68, a resident of Dayton, passed away Thursday, July 21, 2016 in a Chattanooga hospital. She was a member of Thompson Springs Baptist Church. She enjoyed camping, spending time with her grandkids and traveling to Branson, MO.   Sarah loved her pets, Janie and Precious, and all that entailed with taking care of them.

 

She was...

Brenda Gale Parker

Brenda Gale Parker

Jul 21, 2016

Brenda Gale Parker

 

Brenda Gale Parker, age 64, passed away Thursday, July 21, 2016 at her home in Cleveland.

 

She was preceded in death by her parents; Clayton Hembree and Geneva Robbins as well as her husband, Robert (Bob) Parker and her sister Sherry Ramsey.

 

She is survived by her children; Mark Breaghear, Bridgette Cunningham,...

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