OBITUARIES

Robert Wayne Cooke

Robert Wayne Cooke

Mar 19, 2016

Robert Wayne Cooke, age 88, of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, March 19, 2016.

He was a retired Baptist minister as well as a retired school teacher.  He was also a member of Candies Creek Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife of over 61 years, Marion Cooke; his parents, Edward and Jessie Cooke. 

Survivors...

Frieda "Denie" Geraldine James

Frieda "Denie" Geraldine James

Mar 16, 2016

Frieda Geraldine “Denie” James, 62, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2016 in a Chattanooga hospital. She will be remembered for her kind heart and loving spirit. She loved to read and fish. She was passionate about her family and loved her nieces and nephews.

 

She was preceded in death by her parents, Herman Hall...

Nancy J. Green

Nancy J. Green

Mar 16, 2016

Nancy Jo Green, 76, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2016 in a local hospital.  She moved from Cecilia, KY about 18 years ago and is a member of Lebanon Baptist Church.  She enjoyed going on trips to the Sweetwater Flea Market and sitting on the back porch watching the birds.  She loved getting pedicure and never...

Rickey D. Carpenter

Rickey D. Carpenter

Mar 16, 2016

Rickey D. Carpenter, age 57, of Etowah, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at his residence after battling cancer for a year. He was employed with Gilded Mirrors for 18 years and was of the Baptist faith.

He was preceded in death by his father, Carl “Red” Carpenter and brother Larry Carpenter.

He is survived by his loving mother,...

Marjorie ''Marge'' Paysinger Lee

Marjorie ''Marge'' Paysinger Lee

Mar 15, 2016

Marjorie ''Marge'' Paysinger Lee, 91, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at a health care facility in Memphis, TN.  She was born in Benton, TN on July 12, 1924 to the late Paul and Esther Jane Campbell. Marge was a long time resident of Cleveland, graduating from Bradley High School School in 1942.  She later graduated from the...

Mildred Ellera Goforth

Mildred Ellera Goforth

Mar 14, 2016

Mildred Ellera Goforth, age 73, passed away Monday morning at a local nursing home. She was a native of Kentucky, but had lived in Tennessee most of her life, and specifically in Reliance since 1960.

She is the daughter of William Thomas Smith and Ellen Thornsburg Smith. Mildred loved Jesus and was a founding member of Calvary Church of God....

Marcella M. Woody

Marcella M. Woody

Mar 14, 2016

Marcella M. Woody, 87, of Birchwood, passed away Monday, March 14, 2016. She was a native of Greeneville, TN and a graduate of Camp Creek High School and Frenchburg College in Frenchburg, KY.  Marcella was a retired bookkeeper.  She was a member of Birchwood Baptist Church. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Lura Myers; husband,...

Larry Reed Cordell

Larry Reed Cordell

Mar 13, 2016

Larry Reed Cordell, 67, of Georgetown, passed away Sunday, March 13, 2016 at the family residence. He attended Mount Olive Church of God. He was a retired employee with Olin. Larry loved fishing, hunting, singing but he loved his daughters and grandchildren the most.

 

Mr. Cordell is the son of the late John Oliver Cordell and Odessa June McAlpin...

Clarence Upton Dunn

Clarence Upton Dunn

Mar 13, 2016

Clarence “Houston” Upton, age 68, passed away at Starr Regional Medical Center on Sunday, March 13, 2016. He was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, a graduate of J.L. Cook High School and was a member of their basketball team. He was an avid Tennessee football and Cincinnati Bengals fan. He enjoyed music, especially Smokey Robinson and spending...

Shawna Joyce Merrell

Shawna Joyce Merrell

Mar 11, 2016

Shawna Joyce Merrell, age 23, of Madisonville, passed away on Friday, March 11, 2016, at her residence. Born on November 18, 1992, she had lived the majority of her life in McMinn County and was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church. She attended McMinn Central High School and loved motorcycles, singing, being outdoors, and spending time with her family.

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William ''Bill'' A. Hobbs

William ''Bill'' A. Hobbs

Mar 11, 2016

William ''Bill'' A. Hobbs, 78, of Cleveland, passed away Friday, March 11, 2016 in a local hospital.  He was retired from Olin Chemicals after 38 years of service.  Bill was a veteran of the National Guard.  He was a member of the Elks Lodge BPOE 1944 where he served as a past exalted ruler.  He was also a part of...

Joyce Ann Williams

Joyce Ann Williams

Mar 9, 2016

Joyce Ann Williams, 68, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2016 in a local healthcare facility. She was a former resident of Alabama and a resident of Cleveland, TN for 48 years. She was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness of Cleveland. She loved canning, flowers and also loved her jewelry.

 

Mrs....

Randy Ensminger

Randy Ensminger

Mar 7, 2016

Randy Ensminger, 64, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Monday, March 07, 2016 in a Chattanooga hospital. He was an employee of the City of Cleveland. He was involved in organizing girls youth fast pitch league and enjoyed coaching girls fast pitch softball. He supported Bradley Athletics and was passionate about Tennessee football.

 

Mr. Ensminger was the son of...

Claude S. Simpson

Claude S. Simpson

Mar 7, 2016

Claude S. Simpson, bridge contractor and businessman, died on Monday, March 7 at CHI Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga due to complications from surgery. He was born on October 25, 1928 near McDonald, Tennessee and lived in Bradley County his entire life. Claude lived an active life up to the date of his death.

 

He is the son of the...

Mike McGinnis

Mike McGinnis

Mar 7, 2016

There is a Hooley going on in Heaven right now! Mike McGinnis took his last breath on earth and his first breath in Heaven on March 7, 2016, at his home in Athens, Tennessee.

Mike was born December 20, 1938, to the late Charles (Chuck) Samuel and Mary Lois Richey McGinnis. He was of the Methodist faith. Mike spent his...

Kenneth Williams, Sr.

Kenneth Williams, Sr.

Mar 5, 2016

Kenneth Williams, Sr., 80, of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, March 5, 2016 at his home.  He was of Baptist faith.  Mr. Williams was retired from the United States Army where he received the Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal and a Bronze Star. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, John Wilson Williams and Violet Lockard Williams; son,...

Norma Jean Murphy

Norma Jean Murphy

Mar 3, 2016

 Norma Reynolds Murphy, 91, passed away on Wednesday night at Garden Plaza Assisted Living with family and caregivers around her following a lengthy illness.  She was born on February 23, 1925 in Dunlap, TN, but had made her home in Cleveland since her marriage.  She was preceded in death by her husband Judge Earle G. Murphy and parents, Vera and...

Donald E. Wall

Donald E. Wall

Mar 3, 2016

Donald ''Donnie'' E. Wall, 63, of Cleveland passed away Thursday, March 3, 2016 at his home after an extended illness. He was born in Dayton, Ohio and resided in Middletown, Ohio until moving to Cleveland, Tennessee. He was a member of the VFW Post 2598. He worked in home remodeling and enjoyed working in his lawn and garden.

He was...

Osie Ellen Bridges Sliger

Osie Ellen Bridges Sliger

Mar 2, 2016

Osie Ellen Bridges Sliger, 90, of McDonald, passed away Wednesday, March 2, 2016 in a local healthcare facility. She was a retired seamstress and was employed with Fay Swafford.  Osie was a member of Pine Hill Cumberland Presbyterian Church. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, James F. Sliger; parents, Andrew Bennett Bridges and Mildred Irene Laycock Bridges;...

Vikki Lynn Dalton

Vikki Lynn Dalton

Mar 1, 2016

Vikki Lynn Dalton, 58, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, March 01, 2016 at the family residence. She was a member of Little Conasauga Baptist Church. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother and really loved and enjoyed her grandchildren. She was a former employee of Peytons.

 

Mrs. Dalton is preceded in death by her father, Donald...

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