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Mary Lou Davis

Mary Lou Davis

Apr 3, 2016

Mary Lou Davis, 78, of Ft. Lauderdale, FL and formerly of Georgetown where she resided for 40 years, died Sunday, April 03, 2016 in Hospice Care. She had resided in Ft. Lauderdale for the past three years. She loved the beach, visiting family and was also a big George Jones fan.  She loved taking walks and picking wild flowers off...

Vick Gibson

Vick Gibson

Mar 31, 2016

Vickey ''Vick'' Gibson, 66, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, March 31, 2016 in a Chattanooga hospital.  He loved Harley Motorcycles and working on cars.  He also enjoyed working in the garden and going fishing. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd and Tommie Gibson, son, Victor Gibson and brother, Gary Wayne Gibson.

He is survived...

Ronald Burkett Taylor

Ronald Burkett Taylor

Mar 31, 2016

Ronald Burkett Taylor, age 60, a beloved son, brother and stepson passed away March 31, 2016 at a local hospital.  Ron was always loving and positive, and will be forever in our hearts.  Ronald was an avid golfer and bowler.  He was born in Wiesbden, Germany.

He is preceded in death by his father Hoyt Taylor.

He is survived by...

Fia McMahan

Fia McMahan

Mar 30, 2016

                                       Fia McMahan                                Saturday, April 2, 2016Fia McMahan went home to be with her Lord early Wednesday morning, March 30, 2016.  She was a faithful Christian and diligent worker in the church.  She and her late husband, Lewis R. McMahan attended Lee College and served as missionaries and pastors in Hawaii and California.  She was born in A'oloau, Tutila, American Samoa...

Stella M. Russell King

Stella M. Russell King

Mar 30, 2016

Stella M. Russell King, age 91, of Athens, passed away Wednesday evening, March 30, 2016, at Starr Regional Medical Center in Athens. She had lived in Athens for the past 15 years and was a member of Athens Christian Church.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Male Lavallie ; husband, Charles King; and son, Richard King.

She...

Stella M. Russell King

Stella M. Russell King

Mar 30, 2016

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Alice Anne Beasley

Alice Anne Beasley

Mar 30, 2016

Alice Anne Beasley, 96, of Tullahoma, TN and formerly of Cleveland passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2016. She was a retired school teacher and a former member of East Side Church of Christ.

She was preceded in death by her husband, George Beasley and daughter, Carol Anne Hutchison.

She is survived by her two sons, Dr. Robert Beasley and James...

Johnnie Lee Shahan

Johnnie Lee Shahan

Mar 29, 2016

Johnnie Lee Shahan, 76, a lifelong resident of Birchwood, passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2016 in a Chattanooga hospital. He was of the Baptist faith and loved to fish and to watch boxing. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He was retired from Bendix/Allied Signal after many years of service.

 

Mr. Shahan was the son of...

Henry S. Wright

Henry S. Wright

Mar 27, 2016

Henry S. Wright, 70, a resident of Cleveland, passed away on March 27, surrounded by his family.

 

He was born in Kingsport, TN and graduated as the first ever graduate in Journalism from ETSU in Johnson City in 1969 as a member of Lambda Chi Alpha.

 

Henry was the son of Everett Lee and Virginia Ann Wright,...

Thomas"Virgil" Hollifield

Thomas"Virgil" Hollifield

Mar 27, 2016

Thomas "Virgil" Hollifield passed away March 27, 2016, at his home in Indianapolis, Indiana.  He was born on May 19,1937 in Rome, Georgia to the late Victor Sr. and Bertie (Brown) Hollifield.

 

He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Victor Hollifield, Jr., his former wife Jeanette (Humberd) Hollifield and his grandson Andy Miller.

 

He is...

Naomi Carden Liner

Naomi Carden Liner

Mar 26, 2016

Naomi Carden Liner, 91, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, March 26, 2016 at her home. She was a member of First Baptist Church and was retired from Kellman’s Clothing Industry.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Laura Jones Watson; her first husband and father of their children, Clifford Carden; second husband, H.K. Liner; daughter,...

Richard John Riepe

Richard John Riepe

Mar 26, 2016

A long time resident of Etowah, TN and avid fan of the TN Lady Vols, Richard, was preceded in death by his father, John Riepe and Mother, Pauline Riepe, and brother, Ken Riepe, all of Perham, MN.

He was a star athlete in Perham, MN where he was born and at the University of North Dakota from which he...

Rodney Carl Morgan

Rodney Carl Morgan

Mar 24, 2016

Rodney Carl Morgan, 69, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2016 in a local healthcare facility.  He had worked as a brick mason most of his life and was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy.

He was the son of Ira Lonzo Morgan and Dorothy Nell Williamson.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Styles;...

Youble Mae Arnwine Carroll

Youble Mae Arnwine Carroll

Mar 23, 2016

Youble Mae Arnwine Carroll, age 77, of Athens, passed away Wednesday morning, March 23, 2016 at her residence. Born on April 1, 1938 in Meigs County to the late Emerson D. and Sadie Mae Kirkland Arnwine, she spent a majority of her life in McMinn County and was a member of Parkway Baptist Church. She never met a stranger and...

James Lee Lowe

James Lee Lowe

Mar 23, 2016

James Lee Lowe, age 40, of Athens, passed away Wednesday evening, March 23, 2016, at Starr Regional Medical Center in Athens. Born on June 28, 1975, he was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County and was of the Baptist faith. James attended McMinn County High School and enjoyed fishing, spending time outdoors and time with his family.

He...

James "Jimmy" Nelson

James "Jimmy" Nelson

Mar 22, 2016

James “ Jimmy” Nelson, age 72, of Vonore, passed away Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at a local rehab facility. He was a native and lifelong resident of Monroe County, and a member of the Old Missionary Baptist Church.

He is the son of Wiley Alonzo Nelson and Mary Lou Nelloms Nelson. Jimmy was an avid yard-saler, enjoyed being outdoors and...

Antoniette "Nettie" Marie Hale

Antoniette "Nettie" Marie Hale

Mar 21, 2016

Antoniette “Nettie” Marie Hale, age 84, passed away Monday, March 21, 2016 at a local healthcare facility.  She was formerly from Cleveland and was employed with Baynes Business Machines.  She enjoyed collecting clocks as well as antique china.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Peter Lombardi, and Anna DelSesto Lombardi and her brother Peter Lombardi.

She is survived...

Billy M. Hargis

Billy M. Hargis

Mar 21, 2016

Billy Marshall Hargis, 81, of Coppell, TX, passed away on Monday, March 21, 2016.  He was born in Cleveland, Tennessee on March 26, 1934 to the late John B. and Edna C. Hargis.  Bill was a 1952 graduate of Bradley High School and a 1956 graduate of University of Tennessee.  He was employed for 30 years with Minnesota Mining and...

Lucille Carter

Lucille Carter

Mar 20, 2016

Lucille Rose Carter, 85, of Cleveland, TN passed away Sunday, March 20, 2016 at a Dalton, GA health care facility.   She was a member of Galilee Baptist Church. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Carter; parents, Luther and Ollie Rose; sisters and brothers, Mary Womac, Ina Wright, Maebelle Ogle, Evalee Townsend and Henry Rose.

Survivors include...

Odelle Goins Patton

Odelle Goins Patton

Mar 20, 2016

Candis Odelle Goins Patton, 100, of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, March 20, 2016 in a local health facility.  She was of the Church of God faith and devoted her life to serving her Lord.  She worked faithfully beside her husband, the Reverend T. Paul Patton, for 40 years pastoring in various churches in Tennessee, Illinois, Ohio, and Kentucky.  She also...

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