OBITUARIES

Dorothy Marie Bowers

Dorothy Marie Bowers

Apr 14, 2015

Dorothy Bowers, age 90, of Chattanooga and formerly of Riverside California, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2015, at a local health care facility. Survivors include one son, Tom (Mandy) Bowers of Ooltewah; granddaughters, Courtney Bowers and Kelly Bowers. The family would like to thank the staff of Soddy Daisy Healthcare, Hospice of Chattanooga, and the family of the late Annie...

Ronald Lee Arthur

Ronald Lee Arthur

Apr 14, 2015

Ronald Arthur Sr.71, a resident of Cleveland, passed away early Tuesday morning, April 14, 2015 in a Chattanooga hospital following a lengthy illness. He was born in Chattanooga but spent most of his life in Bradley County. He was a member of Eastside Church of Christ in Cleveland. During his life, he worked for the Cleveland City Police Department and...

Virgie McAlister Combs

Virgie McAlister Combs

Apr 14, 2015

Virgie L. Combs, 78, of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at a local health care facility. She retired from Charleston Hosiery Mill with 44 years of service. Until her health declined she attended Sunrise Baptist Church. She loved reading her Bible, going to church and talking about the Lord. Virgie enjoyed cooking for her family and friends and...

Carson B Black

Carson B Black

Apr 13, 2015

Carson B. Black, infant son of Samantha Beyer and Garret Black, passed away Monday, April 13, 2015 in a Chattanooga hospital.   Other than his mother, he is survived by his maternal grandparents, Dedra Ann Beyer and Kevin Lee Beyer of Cleveland and paternal grandparents, Sherry Ann Cuzzort and Jeffrey B. Black of Ringgold, GA; several aunts and uncles also survive. ...

Danny Michael Wilcox

Danny Michael Wilcox

Apr 12, 2015

Danny Michael "Mike" WilcoxService Date: Tuesday, April 14, 2015Death: 04/12/2015Obituary: Danny Michael “ Mike” Wilcox, age 49, of Reliance, passed away Sunday, April 12, 2015 at Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga. A native and lifelong resident of Polk County, he was a member of Archville Baptist Church. He enjoyed riding motorcycle, working on cars, and spending time with family and...

Shirley Ann Smith

Shirley Ann Smith

Apr 11, 2015

Shirley A. Smith, 73, a native and life long resident of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, April 11, 2015 at Erlanger Medical Center. She attended Clingan Ridge Baptist Church. She was owner and operator of European Tanning. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Plemons Pullen and Carrie Katherine Jamerson,...

Algie Justice Black

Algie Justice Black

Apr 9, 2015

Algie "Al" Justice Black, Jr.Service Date: Monday, April 13, 2015Death: 04/09/2015Obituary: Algie “Al” Justice Black, Jr., age 79, of Etowah, passed away Thursday, April 9, 2015, at his residence surrounded by his family. A native of Michigan, he had lived the last 35 years in Etowah and along with his wife, Lottie, was a charter member of the Etowah Church...

Margaret Randolph Wimpee

Margaret Randolph Wimpee

Apr 9, 2015

Margaret Elizabeth Randolph Raper Wimpee, 85, of Cleveland and formerly of East Ridge, passed away Thursday, April 9, 2015 in a local health care facility. She was a certified nursing assistant for several years. She was a member of Union Grove Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her parents, Madison Earl Randolph and Mary Hassie Hamilton; brothers,...

Mary Ann Guy

Mary Ann Guy

Apr 8, 2015

Mary Ann Guy, 54, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2015 in a Nashville hospice care facility. She attended Tabernacle Worship Center.  She was employed as a nurse at Memorial Hospital serving there for many years.  She loved traveling to Disney World and will be remembered as a loving wife and mother.   She was preceded in death...

Dr. Harold B. Thompson

Dr. Harold B. Thompson

Apr 8, 2015

Dr. H. B. Thompson, Sr., of Cleveland slipped into the presence of his Lord on Wednesday, April 8, 2015 surrounded by loving family members. He was born September 1, 1926 in Gotebo, Oklahoma. He was preceded in death by his parents, Luther and Beulah Thompson, a sister and brother-in-law, Ruth and Carl Gilchrist, a brother, Harley Thompson, grandson David Butts...

Donna Jean Holton

Donna Jean Holton

Apr 8, 2015

Donna Jean HoltonDeath: 04/08/2015Obituary: Donna Jean Holton, age 73, of Knoxville, departed this life on Wednesday morning, April 8, 2015, at her residence. Survivors include her son Robert Holton of Etowah.Service: A private memorial service will be held at a later date.We invite you to visit the Holton family guestbook and send a message of comfort.

Paul Ellis Simmons

Paul Ellis Simmons

Apr 8, 2015

Paul E. Simmons, 89, of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2015 in a Collegedale health care facility. He was a carpenter and worked for the Department of Defense. Survivors include his son, Robert Simmons and wife, Becky of Cleveland. Interment will be in Maryland. We invite you to send a message of condolence and view the Simmons family guestbook...

Joe M. Rayburn

Joe M. Rayburn

Apr 8, 2015

Joe M. Rayburn, 72, of Charleston, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, April 8, 2015. He retired from Bowater after 39 years of service. He was a lifetime member of Lower Spring Creek United Methodist Church. Joe was a member of the Hiwassee Valley Antique Tractor Club. He was an avid fisherman and loved to camp....

Anna Anita Simon

Anna Anita Simon

Apr 8, 2015

Anna Anita Simon, 87, of Riceville, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at her residence. She was a retired loan officer with Union Trust Bank in Darien, CT. Anita was of the Catholic faith. She enjoyed boating and outdoor life. Anita had a positive sense of humor and enjoyed being with people. She was preceded in death by her parents,...

Adam McFall

Adam McFall

Apr 6, 2015

Adam McFallService Date: Thursday, April 9, 2015Death: 04/06/2015Obituary: Adam McFall, age 51, of Athens, crossed over the river on Monday, April 6, 2015, and is resting beneath the shade of the trees. The son of the late Wade and Shirley McClure McFall, he was born in Sevier County and had spent the last 10 years in McMinn County. He was...

Willard J McCroskey

Willard J McCroskey

Apr 5, 2015

Willard J. (Bubber) McCroskey, loving father and grandfather, passed away on April 5, 2015 in Cleveland, TN.  He was born on February 22, 1916 in Richwood, West Virginia to Grover and Maggie McCroskey.  Bubber was one of the “greatest generations” and believed strongly in serving God and country. He served in the Civilian Conservation Corp in Pocahontas County, WV and...

Melvin Dean Wahlfeldt Sr.

Melvin Dean Wahlfeldt Sr.

Apr 4, 2015

Melvin Dean Wahlfeldt, Sr., 83, of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, April 4, 2015 in a local healthcare facility.  Melvin was born on May 18, 1931 in Danville, Illinois to Carl L. Wahlfeldt and Ella Marie Chamberlain Wahlfeldt. Melvin retired from the United States Marine Corps after 22 years serving as a GY/SGT. in Guam, Korea and Vietnam.  Melvin was as...

Harry C O'Rear Jr.

Harry C O'Rear Jr.

Apr 3, 2015

Harry C. O'Rear, Jr., 72, a resident of Birchwood and formerly of Chattanooga, passed away at his home on April 3, 2015.  He was of the Baptist faith.  He retired from the Mueller Corporation after 27 years of service.  He was preceded in  death by his parents, Harry C. O'Rear, Sr. and Hazel May Underwood O'Rear; his son; Wesley Lloyd...

George A. Fox

George A. Fox

Apr 3, 2015

George A. Fox, 71 of Calhoun, formerly of Cleveland, passed peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Friday, April 3, 2015. He was preceeded in death by his father, Paul George Fox, his mother Ruby Roy Fox Lea, his brother J.P. Fox and wife Margaret, and brother Leon Fox, and brothers-in-law Charles Visage and Bill Pendergrass. He is...

John Michael Moses

John Michael Moses

Apr 3, 2015

John Michael MosesDeath: 04/03/2015Obituary: John Michael Moses, age 44, of Englewood, passed away Friday, April 3, 2015, at his residence. Born in Kansas, he spent most of his life in McMinn County and was of the Baptist faith. He was a graduate of McMinn Central High School and the Nashville Auto Diesel College. He enjoyed working on cars and spending...

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