OBITUARIES

Willis Bryan

Willis Bryan

Apr 11, 2012

Willis "Witt" Bryan, 86, a resident of Calhoun passed away Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at his home. He was the owner and operator of Ailey's Garage in Charleston for many years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy where he served during WWII in the South Pacific. Mr. Bryan was member of Calhoun United Methodist Church and was a...

Henry Taylor Rose

Henry Taylor Rose

Apr 9, 2012

Henry Taylor Rose, 78, a resident of Cleveland passed away Monday, April 09, 2012 at his home. He was the oldest charter member of Unity Church of God where he served as Trustee. Mr. Rose spent most of his life in Cleveland and was retired from Maytag after 19 1/2 years. He had an Associate's degree in Electronics from UT...

Flavis Joe Pierce

Flavis Joe Pierce

Apr 7, 2012

Flavis Joe Pierce, 80, a lifelong resident of Cleveland passed away Saturday, April 07, 2012 at his home. He was of the Baptist faith. Mr. Pierce enjoyed fishing and gardening and was a big NASCAR fan. He was preceded in death by his parents, Omas and Beulah Pierce; brother, Vaughn Pierce and sister, Ressie Pierce Ledford. Survivors include his wife,...

Bobby Joe Shubert

Bobby Joe Shubert

Apr 4, 2012

Bobby Joe Shubert, 63, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, April 4, 2012 in a Chattanooga hospital. He was of the Baptist faith. He was an avid deer hunter and was a fisherman who enjoyed catching catfish and bass. Mr. Shubert was the son of the late Robert Lindsey Shubert and Mary Lee Adcox Shubert and was also preceded...

Lynn E Keller

Lynn E Keller

Apr 3, 2012

Lynn E. Keller, 53, a resident of Cleveland, passed away after a battle with leukemia on Tuesday, April 03, 2012. She attended Westwood Baptist Church. She had a B.S. Degree in psychology from Columbus State University in Georgia. She was employed with C.S.C. Investments for the past three years. Mrs. Keller was the daughter of the late Coke and Kelsie...

Earl R Hickey

Earl R Hickey

Mar 29, 2012

Earl R. Hickey, 81, of McDonald, after a lengthy illness went home to be with the Lord Thursday, March 29, 2012 at his residence. He was a member of Ooltewah Church of God. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army where he served in the Korean War. He was a former president of the United Paper Workers International...

Reba Rector Bryson

Reba Rector Bryson

Mar 29, 2012

Reba Christine Rector Bryson, 77, passed away Thursday, March 29, 2012, in a local hospital. She was a homemaker and loved cooking, singing, gardening and reading. She was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harvey Earl Rector and Irene Susan Burnette Rector. She is survived by her loving husband of 58 years 6 months...

Marlette Duckett

Marlette Duckett

Mar 28, 2012

Della Marlette Duckett, 52, a lifelong resident of Harrison, TN, passed away Wednesday, March 28, 2012 in a Chattanooga hospital. She was a member of the 1975 Ooltewah State Championship Basketball Team and had attended Chattanooga State. She was previously employed as an administrative assistant with The Honors Course. Marlette had been active as a fund raiser for American Diabetes....

Geneva Odom

Geneva Odom

Mar 28, 2012

Geneva (Geny) Adell Goins Odom, 97, passed away at her home March 28, 2012. She was a graduate of the Old Central Grammar School and attended Bradley Central High School. She was a lifelong resident of Cleveland and with the encouragement of Dr. Madison Trewitt began a nursing career during the WWII at the Physicians & Surgeons Hospital. Nursing immediately...

Ruth Phillips

Ruth Phillips

Mar 26, 2012

Ruth Phillips, 84, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Monday, March 26, 2012 in a local hospital. She was of the Baptist faith. She was retired from Coppingers after twelve years of service and was a homemaker. Mrs. Phillips was the daughter of the late Jesse Robinson and Lillie Fortner Robinson and was also preceded in death by her two...

Pauline Marie Redd

Pauline Marie Redd

Mar 25, 2012

Pauline Marie Wooden Redd, 87, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, March 25, 2012 in a local healthcare facility. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sam and Zelphie and Ethel Wooden; husband, Robert L. Redd; son, William Redd and grandson, Autie Dean Sims. She is survived by her children: Judy and husband, Avery Stewart, Lucille Hollenhead and...

Susan Simon Blizzard

Susan Simon Blizzard

Mar 25, 2012

Susan Anne Simon Blizzard, 58, a resident of Decatur passed away Sunday, March 25, 2012 in an Athens hospital. Survivors include her husband, Emmanuel D. Blizzard of Decatur; parents, Alex and Anita Simon of Riceville; daughter, Paula Bridges of Dayton; brother, Alan Simon of Middlefield, CT and sister, Kathleen Higgins of Silver Springs, MD. A graveside service will be held...

Martha Elizabeth Garrett

Martha Elizabeth Garrett

Mar 23, 2012

Martha Elizabeth Garrett, 74, a resident of Cleveland passed away Friday, March 23, 2012 in a Chattanooga hospital. She was of the Christian faith. She enjoyed working in her vegetable and flower gardens and was a former employee of Mayes Manufacturing. She was preceded in death by her mother, Vera Honey; brothers, Doyle Honey and Ralph Pierce. Survivors include her...

Shawn Donlee Whitehead

Shawn Donlee Whitehead

Mar 22, 2012

Shawn Donlee Whitehead, 26, of Cleveland passed away on Thursday, March 22, 2012 at his home. He was a graduate of Walker Valley High School Class of 2004 and former volunteer fireman. He is survived by his wife, Tiffany Edgemon Whitehead of Cleveland; father, Donald Whitehead and wife, Dalina of Cleveland; mother, Tammy Miller and fiancé, Charlie Brown of Hixson;...

Mary Marie Fritts

Mary Marie Fritts

Mar 22, 2012

Mary Marie Fritts, 62, a resident of Cleveland went to Heaven to be with her Heavenly Father on Thursday, March 22, 2012 after fighting a battle with cancer. She was a member of Philippi Baptist Church and was employed with American Uniform Company for over 27 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Frances Farris; brother,...

Emma Ruth Pirkle

Emma Ruth Pirkle

Mar 21, 2012

Emma Ruth Pierce Pirkle, 85, passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, March 21, 2012. She died the way she lived; with grace and dignity. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Cleveland. She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Chester Pirkle; her parents,...

Charles W Chambers Sr.

Charles W Chambers Sr.

Mar 20, 2012

Charles W. Chambers, Sr., 76, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, passed away Monday, March 19, 2012 in a local hospital. He was a member of Westwood Baptist Church. He was retired from TVA. He served in the United States Navy. Mr. Chambers was the son of the late Luther and Dorothy Chambers and was also preceded in death by his...

Wendell Glen Carroll

Wendell Glen Carroll

Mar 19, 2012

Wendell Glen Carroll, 53, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Monday, March 19, 2012 in a local hospital. He was of the Baptist faith. He was formerly employed with Cooke Manufacturing Company. Wendell never met a stranger. He was formerly a judge with the United Kennel Club where he was an expert on coon dogs. He was preceded in death...

Nancy Faye Ledford

Nancy Faye Ledford

Mar 18, 2012

Nancy Faye Ledford, 64, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, March 18, 2012 in a local hospital. Nancy loved her family, church family and her neighbors. She served as a Resident Council President for a number of years. She was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her parents, George W. and Reba Cross Wilbanks; husbands,...

Ruby Burnice Parks

Ruby Burnice Parks

Mar 17, 2012

Ruby Burnice Parks, 81, a lifelong resident of Bradley County, passed away Saturday, March 17, 2012 in an Alabama healthcare facility. She was a founding member of Tasso Baptist Church. She was a former employee of American Uniform. She was a local artist and a wonderful seamstress. Mrs. Parks was the daughter of the late Glenn Edward Paul and Willie...

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