OBITUARIES

Rick Burleson

Rick Burleson

May 16, 2016

Rick Burleson, age 58, of Sweetwater, passed away Monday, May 16, 2016, at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville. A native and lifelong resident of Sweetwater, Rick was known for his amazing sense of humor and his love for cooking. He had worked at the White Stone Country Inn as a chef and was of the Baptist faith....

Teresa Kay Duncan

Teresa Kay Duncan

May 15, 2016

Teresa Kay Duncan, age 55, of Clarkton, MO died Sunday, May 15 at her residence. A native of Natchitoches, LA and a long time resident of Clarkton, MO., she was the daughter of the late Robert and Nora Jordon and was of the Baptist faith.

She is also preceded in death by her late husband, David A. Duncan; sister-in law...

Shirley P Brock

Shirley P Brock

May 12, 2016

Shirley P. Brock, 77, of Cleveland, went to be in the arms of the Savior on Thursday, May 12, 2016 in a Chattanooga hospital.  She was a member of First Baptist Church in Cleveland where she enjoyed working in the nursery for over 30 years.  She worked for Cleveland Bank and Trust and retired in 1999 from First Tennessee Bank. ...

Rebecca Ann Reidling

Rebecca Ann Reidling

May 12, 2016

Rebecca Ann Reidling, 52, of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, May 12, 2016 at her home.  She was a member of Old Pathway Baptist Church.  She was an avid reader.

She was preceded in death by her father, Otis Robert Reidling; and three half brothers.

Survivors include her companion of 24 years, Leon Morgan of Cleveland; mother, Jean Bentley of Stapleton,...

John A Strzelecki

John A Strzelecki

May 11, 2016

John A. Strzelecki, 95, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2016, in a local healthcare facility.  He was born in Detroit, Michigan, and had lived there until moving to Cleveland twelve years ago.

He was an electrician and a retiree from Ford Motor Company in Michigan.  He was a Corporal in the United States Air Force...

William "Pedro" F. Honey

William "Pedro" F. Honey

May 11, 2016

William “Pedro” Franklin Honey, 65, of Benton, passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at his home.  He was a truck driver and was of the Christian faith.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William Lee Honey and Vera I. Redmond Honey.

Survivors include his children, William F. Honey, Jr. of Birchwood and David E. Honey and Patrick R....

Mamie Helen Parker Quinn

Mamie Helen Parker Quinn

May 10, 2016

Mamie Helen Parker Quinn, 94, of Cleveland, TN, passed away Tuesday, May 10. 2016.

 

 She was preceded in death by husband William Fred Quinn; daughter Freida Jean Quinn McMahan; parents John Preston Parker, Sr. and Zona Moree Parker; brothers John Preston Parker, Jr. and Max Hulen Parker; sisters Gladys Frances Parker Wilkerson and Rosetta Parker Bain; and beloved...

Howard Raymond Shipton

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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