OBITUARIES

Randy Bret Elmore

Randy Bret Elmore

Jun 16, 2015

Randy Bret Elmore, 55, of Rossville, GA, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2015 in a Chattanooga hospital. He was preceded in death by father, James D. Elmore. He was a member of Chickamauga Baptist Church of Chickamauga, GA. He is survived by his mother, Marge Dykstra Elmore of Cleveland, TN; his three children, several grandchildren, cousins, aunts and uncles. A...

Douglas Mayfield

Douglas Mayfield

Jun 15, 2015

Douglas "Doug" MayfieldService Date: Thursday, June 18, 2015Death: 06/15/2015Obituary: Douglas “Doug” Mayfield, age 57 of Etowah, passed away Monday, June 15, 2015, at Life Care of Athens. Born in Birmingham, Alabama, he lived the majority of his life in McMinn County and attended the Athens SDA Church. He was a 1974 graduate of McMinn Central High School and worked for...

Albert Frank Finley

Albert Frank Finley

Jun 13, 2015

Albert Finley, age 75, resident of McMinn Co., TN, passed away Saturday, June 13, 2015, at his residence. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Cleveland, TN. He was retired from Bowater, where he was a supervisor. He was an avid fisherman. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Jean Dunsmore Finley, of Athens; one...

Marty Vincent Newberry

Marty Vincent Newberry

Jun 13, 2015

Marty Vincent NewberryService Date: Tuesday, June 16, 2015Death: 06/13/2015Obituary: Marty Vincent Newberry, age 61, of Etowah, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, June 13, 2015 at his residence. The son of the late Mark and Wilma Webb Newberry, he was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County and attended New Bethel Baptist Church.He is...

Herbert Queen

Herbert Queen

Jun 11, 2015

Herbert Queen, 87, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2015 at the Hospice of Chattanooga nursing facility. He was born in Morganton, GA on January 14, 1928, and was one of 12 children. He is the last of the family to pass on. He had many interests but the one he enjoyed the most was being a good and loving husband...

April Dawn Lankford

April Dawn Lankford

Jun 10, 2015

April Dawn LankfordDeath: 06/10/2015Obituary: April Dawn Lankford, age 32, of Riceville, passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at her home. A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, she was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her father, Danny J. Lankford; grandparents, Bobby Lankford, Raymond and Anita Daniels, Polly and Marshall Lankford, and Paul and...

Esther Elzabeth Creasy

Esther Elzabeth Creasy

Jun 9, 2015

Esther "Essie" Elizabeth Martensen Creasy, age 61, passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 9, 2015 in Chattanooga, TN following a lengthy illness. Formerly a resident of Ashland, OH, she moved to the Chattanooga area one year ago. Originally from Rye, NY, Essie graduated from Rye High School and received both her B.S. And M.Ed degrees from Ashland College,...

Myrtle Kathleen Duggan

Myrtle Kathleen Duggan

Jun 6, 2015

Myrtle Kathleen Duggan, 92, of Charleston passed away Saturday, June 6, 2015 at her home. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Charleston. She taught VBS and children's Sunday school for many years. She had a heart for missions and was a member of the Women on Mission in her church. She was born February 2, 1923 to...

Barbara J. Goforth

Barbara J. Goforth

Jun 5, 2015

Barbara J. Long Goforth, 74, of Cleveland passed away Friday, June 5, 2015 in a local hospital. She retired as office manager for All Safe Storage after 14 years of service. She was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lee Goforth; father, Wayne Long; brother, Jack Long; and sister, Jo Ann Coleman; Survivors include...

Bill Silvers

Bill Silvers

Jun 3, 2015

Bill Silvers, 76, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2015 peacefully with his family by his side.  He was a member of Samples Memorial Baptist Church.  He was a retired carpenter. Mr. Silvers was the son of the late Walter William Silvers and Edna Mae Woody Silvers and was also preceded in death by two brothers:  Leon...

Kermit Hadley Maupin

Kermit Hadley Maupin

Jun 2, 2015

Kermit Hadley Maupin, 90, passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2015.  He retired from Bowater Paper Company after 32 years.  He was a member of Westwood Baptist Church.  He was Captain of the 1942 undefeated Bradley Bears football team and a member of Bradley County Old Timers Sports Hall of Fame.He was a Veteran of World War II with 3 Battle...

Charlotte Evelyn Hines

Charlotte Evelyn Hines

Jun 2, 2015

Charlotte Evelyn Hines, 88, a resident of Chattanooga and a former resident of Dauphin, PA, passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2015 in a Chattanooga hospital.  She was a member of the Canadian Military and loved Penn State football, Phillies, Canadian Olympics, knitting and boating. She was preceded in death by her husband, Murray Hines; parents, William Blackstock and Kathleen Harris...

Beverly Marie Harding

Beverly Marie Harding

Jun 1, 2015

Beverly Marie Harding, 76, a resident of Cleveland, passed away June 1, 2015 at her residence. She was of the Christian faith and loved her children and enjoyed sewing. She was a former employee of Life Care Centers of Cleveland. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Viola Lemons; brother, Robert Lemon; sisters: Alma Ruth Climer, Brenda...

Mary Ellen King

Mary Ellen King

Jun 1, 2015

Mary Ellen Lancaster King died on June 1, 2015 at her home in Catoosa County, Georgia. She was proceeded in death by parents Wynn and Lettie Hudgins Lancaster, four brothers, and a sister. Mary was a native and long-time resident of Henderson County. She graduated from Edneyville High School, was a homemaker, and was employed as a bookkeeper and a...

Tony Lynn Meadows

Tony Lynn Meadows

May 31, 2015

Tony Lynn MeadowsService Date: Sunday, June 7, 2015Death: 05/31/2015Obituary: Tony Lynn Meadows, age 50, of Decatur, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2015 at Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga. The son of the late Carl Franklin Meadows, Sr. and Peggy Louise Richardson Meadows, He was born in Athens and spent the majority of his life in Meigs County. He was of...

Nancy G Locke

Nancy G Locke

May 30, 2015

Nancy Gardner Locke earned her angel wings for her journey to be with her maker on Saturday, May 29, 2015, at Skyridge Medical Center in Cleveland, Tennessee. Born August 18, 1962, at Pine Bluff, Arkansas, she was a daughter to Gracelle Gardner Cash of Rison, Arkansas, and the late Bobby Gardner. She is survived by her husband, Randy Locke; a...

Tammy Shuiron Chapman

Tammy Shuiron Chapman

May 29, 2015

Tammy Shuiron Chapman, 44, of Cleveland, passed away Friday, May 29, 2015 at her residence. She was a member of Charleston Cumberland Presbyterian Church where she was loved and served as an inspiration to the membership during her lengthy battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her father, John Chapman and special aunt, Reva Snyder. Survivors include her...

Samuel Rapp

Samuel Rapp

May 28, 2015

Samuel “Sam” Rapp, 51, a resident of Chattanooga, passed away Thursday, May 28, 2015 in a Chattanooga healthcare facility.  He was an avid photographer and a member of the NRA. Mr. Rapp was the son of the late Daniel Joseph Rapp and Wanda Lee Maynard Rapp and was also preceded in death by his brother, Michael Rapp. He is survived...

Ruby Longwith

Ruby Longwith

May 28, 2015

Ruby Inez Wilson Longwith, 93, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, May 28, 2015 in a Riceville healthcare facility.   Mrs. Longwith was preceded in death by her husband, Wilbur C. Longwith; her parents, Forrest Greeley Wilson and Annie Jenkins Wilson; brothers, Burch Wilson, Lester Wilson, Dallas Wilson, Lawrence Wilson, Roy Wilson and Bud Wilson; sister, Lucille Davis. She is...

Mike Salisbury

Mike Salisbury

May 26, 2015

Mike Salisbury, 51, who was a beloved husband, father, son, brother and friend, departed this life on Tuesday, May 26, 2015 to be with our heavenly father.   He was a passionate tennis player and an avid golfer.  His wife and girls were his whole life and what an amazing father he was.  He was known for his deep love and...

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