Lela Ruth Parker
Jul 3, 2016
Lela Ruth (Hooker) Parker, 88, of Cleveland, Tennessee, was born on January 2, 1928 and went home to heaven on July 3, 2016. She was the daughter of John Alvin “Pop” Hooker, and Maude Malinda (Maples) Hooker. As a young girl, music and church were very important to her, and inextricably linked to her faith. At the age of 5,...
Patricia "Dianne" Perian
Jul 2, 2016
Patricia “ Dianne” King Perian ,age 60, of Etowah passed away Saturday morning, July 2, 2016, at her residence. Born September 28, 1955, she was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County. She enjoyed playing softball, watching Sherra and Chase play sports, cooking and spending time with family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her father, Carl...
Harry Osment
Jul 2, 2016
Harry Edwin Osment, Cleveland, TN, 90 years old, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2016, at home surrounded by his loved ones.
He was born on May 29, 1926 in Athens, TN.
He proudly served in the U.S. Navy during the years 1944-1946. At age 17 he left his home, farm and family for the U.S. Navy and he...
Elizabeth Blair Maierle
Jul 2, 2016
Elizabeth Blair Maierle, age 91, was born on August 10, 1924 in Waldo, Arkansas to Harvey and Laverda Blair. After spending much of her childhood in Lula, Mississippi, she and her family moved to Memphis, TN where she finished school at Humes High School her senior year.
Elizabeth met her future husband on a blind date and she...
Curtis Wayne Kimsey
Jun 30, 2016
Curtis Kimsey, age 62, a resident of Centerville, TN, formally of Cleveland, passed away on June 30, 2016 at his residence.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd Kimsey and Effie Garner; and brother Stanley Kimsey, and sister Marilyn Swallows.
He was survived by his children; Candi Davis of Centerville and Ginger Gisclair of Crossville, TN; four...
James Freeman
Jun 27, 2016
James Allen Freeman, age 48, a resident Des Moines, IA and formerly of Apison passed away on June 27, 2016 at his residence.
James was an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved his family and adored his children and his dog, Emma.
He was preceded in death by his father, Doyle Freeman; brother, Tony Freeman; wife, Patti Freeman.
He...
Caroline Polak Wilson
Jun 26, 2016
Caroline Polak Wilson, 57, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, June 26, 2016 at Vanderbilt Hospital. She was a resident of Cleveland for over 31 years, moving from Las Vegas, NV. She was born in Schiedam, Netherlands.
She was an accountant with Wilson Tax and she was scheduled to graduate in May with a degree in Accounting...
Nevaeh Grace Stiles
Jun 25, 2016
Nevaeh Grace Stiles passed away Saturday, June 25, 2016 at a local hospital. She is survived by her mother and father, Charlie and Tammy Stiles and her sister, Emberly Lou.
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Ruby Wright Hurst
Jun 25, 2016
Ruby Wright Hurst, age 101, passed away Saturday, June 25, 2016 at a local healthcare facility. She was preceded in death by her husband, Grady Hurst; her son, Don Hurst; her parents, Olaf and Martha Wright; brothers Wilson, Charles, and Edmond Wright; and sisters Jewel (Liles) and Bessie (Tayes). She is survived by her daughter, Joy Hurst of Newark, CA;...
Betty Jean Hayes
Jun 25, 2016
Betty Jean Messer Hayes, 84, lifelong resident of Bradley County, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 25, 2016 at a local healthcare facility.
She was born September 18, 1931, to the late William Alvin and Mary Elizabeth Womac Messer. She retired from Coles Drug Store (Revco) after 30 years of service. She served as a...
Franklin Dee Cranfield
Jun 24, 2016
Franklin “Frank” Dee Cranfield, 76, of Cleveland, passed away Friday, June 24, 2016 at his home. He was a retired Bradley County bus driver and an employee of the Blue Springs Service Center for 33 years. He also worked at Jackson Furniture for 20 years. Frank was a member of Eastview Baptist Church.
In 2003 he was a founding...
Dr. John Morgan Appling
Jun 23, 2016
Dr. John Morgan Appling, 83, of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, June 23, 2016. He was a 1955 graduate of Emory & Henry College and graduated from West Virginia University in 1957. Dr. Appling received his medical degree from the Medical College of Virginia in 1959. He did a year of externship in surgery at the Bowman Gray School of Medicine. ...
Claude "Wink" Winston Pinner
Jun 22, 2016
Claude “Wink” Winston Pinner, age 88, of Sardis City, Alabama passed away on June 22, 2016 at the Hospice Care Center in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He is a native of Arkansas and had spent the majority of his life in Fort Lauderdale, FL., having built many of the condo units on Fort Lauderdale beach; and was also instrumental in building the...
Bonnie J. Hicks
Jun 22, 2016
Bonnie J. Hicks, 71, of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at a local hospital. She was a well known waitress for the Chalet and Holiday Inn for over 30 years. For the last 15 years she took care of 7 families. Bonnie was an honorary member of the VFW. She was of the Christian faith.
Survivors include...
Donita Sue Singleton
Jun 21, 2016
Donita Sue Singleton, 52, of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at a local health care facility. She was employed by Cleveland Chair Company, Bradley Heath Care and Rehab and the Cleveland Daily Banner. Donita was of the Christian faith.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles D. and Barbara Ann Stuman Keller.
Survivors include her daughter,...
T. J. Cawood
Jun 21, 2016
T. J. Cawood, 98, of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday morning, June 21, 2016 peacefully and in full knowledge of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.. He began working for the late C.L. Hardwick at the age of 14 to support his widowed mother and brothers and sisters. Mr. Cawood became a very successful and renowned Angus Cattle farmer where he...
Patricia Achten
Jun 20, 2016
Patricia Ann Achten, age 60, died Monday, June 20, 2016.
She is survived by her husband, David Achten; children, Danny Achten and Ellee Achten; grandchildren, Kea Vonnoh, Ella Achten, Thad Achten, Hesed Achten, Heaven Achten and Haddie Achten; siblings, Marvin Bonta, Chuck Bonta, Brenda Krampitz, Bob Bonta and Mark Bonta.
The family will hold a memorial service on July...
Nadine Goodin
Jun 19, 2016
Nadine Goodin, age 89, of Englewood, passed away Sunday, June 19, 2016, a local healthcare facility. Born July 23, 1926, to the late Horace Greely and Elsie Hazel Snyder Jeralds; she was a native of McMinn County and spent the majority of her life in Blount County. Nadine enjoyed cooking, spending time with her family and was of the Methodist...
H. Wesley Powell, Jr.
Jun 19, 2016
H. Wesley Powell, Jr, 72, a resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away on June 19, 2016 in Erlanger Hospital. He was a member of Westwood Baptist Church. Wes grew up in Rossville, GA. He enjoyed woodworking and was a trained machinist, worked most of his life in all phases of trucking. He loved music and was a drummer.
He was...
Roger Dale Steward
Jun 19, 2016
Roger Dale Steward, age 55, of Delano went to his heavenly home on Sunday, June 19, 2016 at his residence. He was a 1978 graduate of McMinn Central High School and a native and lifelong resident of Delano. He was retired from TDOT after 30 years of service, and a member of Friendship Baptist Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, Ford...
