Charles Wayland Goza
Feb 3, 2016
Charles Wayland Goza, 86, of Cleveland, TN., passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2016 in Johnson City, Tennessee.
Mr. Goza was the son of the late Charles and Evie Mae Goza; and was also preceded in death by his wife, Doris Goza; sister, Bobbie Blalock; and brother, JH.D. Goza.
Mr. Goza was a lifelong salesman, an avid golfer. He played minor...
Gerald "Buzzy" Wayne Smith
Feb 1, 2016
Gerald “Buzzy” Wayne Smith, 74, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 01, 2016 at home surrounded by his family. He was born in Cleveland, TN. He was a 50 year member of United Association Journeymen and Apprentice of the Plumbers and Pipefitting Industry Local 43.
In addition Buzzy was actively involved at the Ruritan Club where he cooked and...
Mary A. Lowery Williams
Feb 1, 2016
Mary A. Lowery Williams, 93, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 1, 2016. She was proceeded in death by her husband of 36 years, Bennie F. Williams, her parents Hettie and Otis Lowery, and three brothers Ed Lowery, Aubrey Lowery, and Maxwell Lowery. Survivors include one brother T. L. Lowery of Cleveland, TN, one sister Aline...
Carroll DJ Norris, Jr.
Jan 31, 2016
Carroll Elwin “DJ” Norris, Jr. , age 66, of Philadelphia passed away at his residence on Sunday January 31, 2016. He was the son of the late Carroll Elwin Norris, Sr. and Gertrude Norris. He was a native of Maine and had spent the last 25 years in Tennessee. He owned and operated “The Shack” restaurant in Niota and previously...
Youlondia Marie Thomas
Jan 31, 2016
Youlondia Marie Thomas, age 50, passed away Sunday, January 31, 2016 at a local hospital.
She is survived by her parents; Carter Clyde Peircie, mother, Linda Thomas, six children; Stephenie Marble, Stephen Marble, Crawford Marble, Tonya Trott, Curtis Moore, William Roraff; eight grandchildren; Christian, Arizonia, Isiah, Rayden, George, Bryson, Raelee, James.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday...
Colby MacKaye Robinson
Jan 30, 2016
Colby MacKaye Robinson died unexpectedly on Saturday, January 30, 2016 in Cleveland, Tennessee. He was 33 years old. Colby was born in Cleveland, Tennessee on September 26, 1982 to his parents, Dr. Don E. Robinson and Dawn R. Robinson. His middle name came from the founder of the Appalachian Trail, Benton MacKaye. In 1986, at age 4, he was successfully...
Willard OJ Gold
Jan 30, 2016
Willard O.J. Gold, 77, of Cleveland passed away Saturday, January 30, 2016 in a local healthcare facility.
Willard was a happy person. He enjoyed being outside, hunting and spending time with his family.
Willard was preceded in death by his parents, TJ and Stella Montgomery Gold.
Survivors include his cousins, Clarence Montgomery, Janice Setters, Barry and June Andersen,...
Sherman Collins
Jan 29, 2016
Sherman Collins, age 83, resident of Cleveland, TN, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, January 29, 2016. He passed away at his residence with his loving family by his side. He was a Missionary, Church Planter and Pastor in the Church of God for 62 years. He pioneered the Church of God work on the...
William Earl Parker
Jan 29, 2016
William E. “Bill” Parker, age 90, a lifelong resident of McDonald, passed away Friday, January 29, 2016, at a Chattanooga hospital.
Son of the late Earl and Margie Parker. He is preceded in death by his loving wife Betty Jo Parker, sister, Alice Weaver, and son, William E. Parker Jr., and grandson, Ronald E. Parker, Jr.
Left to cherish his...
Marsha Darlene Brewer
Jan 28, 2016
Marsha Darlene Brewer, 60, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, January 28, 2016 in a local hospital. She was a member of Abundant Life Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Steven Dale Brewer; father, John Casson, and brother, Michael Casson.
She is survived by her two children: Lori Castelow Miller and Timothy of...
Velma P. Watts
Jan 28, 2016
Velma P. Watts, age 92, of Etowah, passed away Thursday morning, January 28, 2016, at a local healthcare facility. Born November 18, 1923 in Georgia to the late Tom and Susie Poteet , she was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County. After graduating from Tennessee Wesleyan College, She began her career as an educator teaching for over 30...
Baby Brilee Adalyne Gail Buckner
Jan 28, 2016
Baby Brilee Adalyne Gail Buckner, of Etowah, passed away Thursday, January 28, 2016 at Erlanger Medical Center. She was the daughter of Will and Destiny Buckner of Etowah; and is also survived by sister Addison Buckner; paternal grandparents, Michael and Stephanie Buckner of Etowah and Shannon Gibson of Athens; maternal grandmother, Mary Houseman of Etowah; paternal great-grandparents, Kim and Charles...
Bill S. Quinn
Jan 28, 2016
Bill S. Quinn, 84, of Cleveland, passed away suddenly Thursday, January 28, 2016 at a Chattanooga hospital. He was born August 2, 1931 to the late C.C. & Frieda Allen Quinn. Following his graduation from Ooltewah High School he joined the United States Air Force. After a 38 year career he retired from Bowater as a paper maker. He was...
Junior Allen Collins
Jan 27, 2016
Junior Allen Collins, 81, passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2016 in a local hospital. A former resident of Ft. Meade, Florida, he moved to Cleveland eight years ago and he and his wife became members of First Baptist Church. A graduate of Florida State University, he served his country in the United States Army and then became an art teacher. ...
Frankie Burris Womac
Jan 26, 2016
Frankie Lee Burris Womac, 86, of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at her home. She retired as a seamstress from American Uniform after 35 years of service. She was of the Baptist faith. Frankie was a NASCAR fan and also enjoyed quilting and crafts.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Lester and Zena Smith Burris; husband,...
Marie Owens Couey
Jan 25, 2016
Marie Owens Couey, age 84, of Englewood, passed away Monday, January 25, 2016, at her home. Born October 15, 1931, in Polk County, to the late Luther and Cora Cochran Owens, she had lived most of her life in Polk County before moving to Englewood about three years ago. She enjoyed cooking, gardening and spending time with family and friends...
Margaret Talley
Jan 24, 2016
Margaret J. Talley, 81, of Cleveland passed away Sunday, January 24, 2016 in an Athens hospital.
Margaret was a member of Ridgeview Baptist Church and had worked as a waitress at Holiday Inn for 17 years.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Frank McKinley, second husband, M.L. Hyde and third husband, Jack Talley; her parents, Johnny and...
Steve Davis
Jan 23, 2016
Steve Davis, age 64, a resident of Decatur, TN, passed away on January 23, 2016 at a local healthcare facility. He was a native of Bradley County and resided the last 28 years in Meigs County. He attended New Hope Primitive Baptist Church. He was a 1969 graduate of Bradley Central High School and 1973 graduate of the University of...
Paul "Buddy" Miller
Jan 23, 2016
Paul ''Buddy'' D. Miller, 72, of Livingston, TN and a former resident of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, January 23, 2016 at the Mabry Health Care and Rehab in Gainesboro, TN. He was born in Cleveland on October 1, 1943 to the late Woodrow and Mae Fritts Miller. Mr. Miller had lived in Livingston for the last four years. He was...
Herman Louis Finnell
Jan 23, 2016
Herman L. Finnell, 90, of Harrison passed away Saturday, January 23, 2016 at his home. He was a member of Red Hill United Methodist Church. Mr. Finnell was a veteran of the US Army, participating in the Rhineland Campaign and Central Europe Campaign. He was awarded the European African Middle Eastern Theater Medal and the Combat Infantry Badge. He was...
