Howard Raymond Shipton
May 10, 2016
Howard R. Shipton Jr., 81 of Charleston, passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at his home.
Survivors include his wife of over 60 years, Bobbie Sue Teasley Shipton; two sons, Ronald and Bruce Shipton, also of Charleston.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 14 at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of Grissom- Serenity Funeral Home....
Robert Lee McKheean
May 9, 2016
Robert Lee McKheean, age 59, of Athens, passed away at his home on Monday, May 9, 2016. He was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County. He enjoyed fishing, working on cars, and spending time with family.
He was the son of the late Bobby Lee McKheean.
He is survived by his mother, Lucille Ratledge McKheean, two children, Robbie...
Vernice Wiggins Morse
May 8, 2016
Vernice Wiggins Morse, age 97, a resident of Cleveland, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 8, 2016. She was born in Lakeland City, Florida on August 9, 1918 to Morris and Pearl Wiggins.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 70 years, Rev. T.R. Morse.
She is survived...
Mary Scharlene Ellis
May 4, 2016
Mary Scharlene Ellis, age 83, of Cleveland, TN, went home to be with the Lord on May 4, 2016 after a short illness.
She was born April 9, 1933, in Cleveland, Tennessee. She was the daughter of the late Charlie Cleve and Susie Moore Green. She received her education in the City Schools of Cleveland and the Academy...
Charles "Bill" Brock
May 2, 2016
Charles “Bill” Brock, 85, of McDonald, passed away Monday, May 2, 2016 at a healthcare facility in Ooltewah. He was a member of McDonald United Methodist Church for almost 80 years where he was an active leader in many capacities, including song leader.
Mr. Brock was known as “Mr. Fixit” in his hometown of McDonald and was an accomplished Ham...
Trevor Kaleb Renner
May 1, 2016
Trevor Kaleb Renner, 23, of Charleston, passed away Sunday, May 1, 2016. He was a 2010 honors graduate of Walker Valley High School and received his B.A. degree in geo science from the University of Miami in Miami, FL. Trevor was recently employed with Buffalo Wild Wings.
He was preceded in death by his uncle, Bruce Renner.
Survivors...
Billy Joe Rogers
May 1, 2016
Billy Joe Rogers, 39, of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, May 1, 2016 in a Chattanooga hospital. He was in the construction business.
He was preceded in death by his father, Floyd Allen “Button” Rogers; brother, Jimmy Rogers; and sister, Shirley Rogers.
He is survived by his mother, Betty Branam Rogers of Cleveland; fiancée, Melissa Keller of Cleveland and her...
Ellen E. Millard
May 1, 2016
Ellen E. Millard, 92, of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, May 1, 2016 in a local health care facility. She was of the Baptist faith.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Amon Lee Elkins; husband, Hobert Millard; sister, Beulah Caldwell; and brother, Lee Elkins.
Survivors include her daughters, June Wolgamott and husband, Lee and Pam Jones and...
Annie Orlene Gilreath
Apr 30, 2016
“Annie” Orlene Power Gilreath, 83, a resident of Cleveland passed away Saturday, April 30, 2016 in a Chattanooga healthcare facility.
Mrs. Gilreath was preceded in death by her husband, Reverend James Alvin Gilreath; her daughter, Margaret Carol Gilreath; two grandchildren, Christopher and Kevin Burger; parents, Thomas and Willie Mae Power; one brother, James Power.
She is survived...
William Joseph Rom
Apr 28, 2016
William Joseph Rom, age 91, resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away Thursday, April 28, 2016, in a local healthcare facility. He was a member of St. Therese of Lisieux Catholic Church.
William served his country in WWII, where he was a recipient of both the Bronze Star and Purple Heart.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife...
Annie Mae Browder
Apr 26, 2016
Annie Mae Browder, 78, a lifelong resident of Old Fort, passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at the family residence. She was a member of Conasauga Baptist Church. She was retired from American Uniform after 35 years of service.
Mrs. Browder was the daughter of the late Dennis Wallraven and Rhoda Headrick Wallraven and was also preceded in...
Ruth Z. Williams Hall
Apr 26, 2016
Ruth Z. Williams Hall, 83, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at the family residence. She was a member of Victory Street Church of God and was passionate about playing piano and played for various churches and groups throughout the years. She was a woman of faith and a prayer warrior. Her passion and loves of...
Hazel Grable
Apr 25, 2016
Hazel Grable, 84, a resident of Cleveland and a former resident of Norfolk, VA, passed away Monday, April 25, 2016 at a local healthcare facility.
Mrs. Grable was preceded in death by her husband, John William Grable, Sr.; daughter, Debbie Grable; parents, Hickman Tilley and Ruby Linn May.
She is survived by her two sons: John Grable...
Edward Joseph Holmes
Apr 25, 2016
Edward Joseph Holmes, 70, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Monday, April 25, 2016 at the family residence. He was a former resident of Fayetteville, TN. He was a member of Chestuee United Methodist Church.
He was loved by everyone, a hard worker and extremely generous. He lived by the motto: “Random acts of kindness”- always ready to help...
Robert T. Ochsner
Apr 22, 2016
Robert T. Ochsner, 89, of Cleveland passed away Friday, April 22, 2016 at a healthcare facility in Collegedale. He was of the Catholic faith. Mr. Ochsner was a native of Chicago, Illinois and was a retired electrician. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during WW II.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert T....
Pamela Kaye Simons
Apr 21, 2016
Pamela Kaye Bryant Simons, age 60, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away Thursday, April 21, 2016 at a local hospital.
Pam was retired from Bradley Healthcare and Rehab where she worked as a dedicated nurse for 38 years. She was an active member of Restoration Fellowship and had a huge church family that she loved. In addition to her...
Elsie Juanita Roberts
Apr 21, 2016
Elise Juanita Roberts, age 88, passed away Thursday, April 21, 2016 at a local health care facility.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Roberts and her daughter, Reba Roberts, and son, Junior Lowe.
Juanita is survived by her eight children and two step children, Jimmy Gann, Dorothy Stamey, JoAnn Salazar, Linda Gee, Nora Farris, Roy Lowe, Sandy...
Billie Ray Wilson
Apr 21, 2016
Billie Ray Wilson, age 79, of Athens, passed away Thursday morning, April 21, 2016, at a local healthcare facility. He was born on October 10, 1936, in Winston County AL to the late John Wesley and Mattie Ray Popham Wilson. Billie spent over 40 years in Michigan and moved with his wife Olla to McMinn County in 1999. He was...
Crystal Beatrice York
Apr 21, 2016
Crystal Beatrice York, 35, of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, April 21, 2016 at a local hospital. She was a waitress at the Little Diner on First. Crystal attended Bound For That City Church.
Survivors include her mother, Elizabeth Jones and husband, David of Clermont, FL; father, Anthony York and wife, Connie of Cleveland; children, Anthony Hayes and Larissa Gonet, both...
Margaret Ann D'Andrea
Apr 21, 2016
Margaret Ann D’Andrea, 62, of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, April 21, 2016 at her home. She was a parishioner at St. Therese of Lisieux Catholic Church. Margaret enjoyed helping others.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Elizabeth Thieman Montlouis.
Survivors include her husband, Mario D’Andrea of Cleveland; children, Ronda (Shawn) Underwood, Sarah Ann D’Andrea and Ugino...


