OBITUARIES

Virginia Jo Hysinger

Virginia Jo Hysinger

Feb 18, 2015

Virginia Jo “Louise” Rogers Hysinger, 87, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, February 18, 2015 in a local healthcare facility.  She was a member of Big Spring United Methodist Church.  She was a former employee of A&C Amusement Company.She loved cooking for family, attending reunions and yard sales, and spending time with her grandchildren....

Scott Dupree

Scott Dupree

Feb 18, 2015

Daniel "Scott" Dupree, age 56, native of Atlanta, GA and currently a resident of Chattanooga, passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2015, in a Chattanooga healthcare facility. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He was a member of the V.F.W. in Chattanooga. He was employed for 20 years at Clyde's Auto Glass in Chattanooga. He was preceded...

Kenneth R Akins

Kenneth R Akins

Feb 18, 2015

Kenneth R. AkinsService Date: Friday, February 20, 2015Death: 02/18/2015Obituary: Kenneth R. Akins, age 77, of Benton, passed away Wednesday morning, February 18, 2015, at a local healthcare facility. Born in McMinn County to the late Brunner and Nola Pickens Akins, he had spent the majority of his life in Polk County where he was an avid supporter of Polk County...

Doug Yermasek

Doug Yermasek

Feb 18, 2015

Doug "Poopsie" YermasekService Date: Friday, February 20, 2015Death: 02/18/2015Obituary: Doug “Poopsie” Yermasek, age 73, of Reliance, passed away Wednesday February 18, 2015 at Skyridge Medical Center in Cleveland. Born in Chicago, he had spent the last 23 years in Reliance in the mountains he loved. He was a retired veteran of the United States Army with over twenty years of...

Harold “Hal” LaFayette Wallis, Jr.

Harold “Hal” LaFayette Wallis, Jr.

Feb 17, 2015

Harold “Hal” LaFayette Wallis, Jr., 48, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, February 17, 2015 at the family residence.He was a member of Theta Chi Fraternity. He was previously employed  with Charter Communications. He is survived by his wife of fourteen years, Kelly Michelle Wallis of Cleveland; parents, Harold LaFayette Wallis, Sr. and Maureen Wallis of Santa Clara, California;...

Wanda Barrett Donihe

Wanda Barrett Donihe

Feb 17, 2015

Wanda Barrett Donihe, 86, of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, February 17, 2015 at her home. She formerly worked at Bishop Bakery and Burlington and retired from Coppingers. Wanda was of the Christian faith. She was a loving mother, grandmother and sister. She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter A. Barrett, Sr. and Anna B. Hague Barrett; husband, Homer...

Charles Eddie Dixon

Charles Eddie Dixon

Feb 15, 2015

Charles Eddie Dixon, 74, of Cleveland passed away Sunday, February 15, 2015 in a Hamilton County healthcare facility. He was married to his loving wife, Erna Lee for fifty three years and was a grandfather and great grandfather who dearly loved his grandkids.  He had lived in Cleveland his entire life and was a member of Mt. Olive Church of...

Kay M Lowe

Kay M Lowe

Feb 15, 2015

Kay M. LoweDeath: 02/15/2015Obituary: Kay M. Lowe, age 68, of Niota, passed away Sunday evening, February 15, 2015, at her residence. The daughter of the late James Earl and Cecile Merideth Reeves Walker, she was born in Virginia and had lived the majority of her life in McMinn County. She was retired from Thomas and Betts and attended Beaulah Chapel...

Homer L. Freeman

Homer L. Freeman

Feb 14, 2015

Homer L. Freeman, 72, lifelong resident of Cleveland passed away Saturday, February 14, 2015 at his daughter's home. Mr. Freeman was born September 4, 1942. He was a veteran of the US Army and retired from Cleveland Utilities. He was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his mother & father, Ardella and Allie Parris; brother, Ronald...

Glenda Faye Burnette

Glenda Faye Burnette

Feb 13, 2015

Glenda Faye Ward Burnette, 68, a resident of Chattanooga, passed away Friday, February 13, 2015 in a Chattanooga hospital.  She was born in Polk County and had lived in this area her entire life.  She was a member of Hickory Valley Baptist Church and had been an employee of M&M Mars.  She loved gardening, and she was a loving grandmother.---She...

Opal Kaylor Miller

Opal Kaylor Miller

Feb 13, 2015

Opal Kaylor Miller, 94, of Charleston died Friday, February 13, 2015. She was born January 19, 1921, the daughter of Troy Kaylor and Minnie Thompson Kaylor. She was the oldest living member of Candies Creek Baptist Church and was always very active in many aspects. She graduated with GED in 1994 at the age of 73 and went on to...

John L Maddux

John L Maddux

Feb 13, 2015

John L. Maddux, 51, of Cleveland passed away Friday, February 13, 2015 at a local hospital. He was a loving father and grandfather. He enjoyed watching the Atlanta Falcons and always wanted to be the center of attention. He was preceded in death by his mother, Nancy Branam; father, Paul "Jack" Maddux; and brother Mark A. Maddux. Survivors include his...

Robert G Anderson

Robert G Anderson

Feb 12, 2015

Robert G. Anderson, 73, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 12, 2015.  He was retired from Cooke’s Food Store after 35 years of service.  He was a member of Philippi Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his mother, Louvina (Roy) Faulkner; father, Frank Anderson, Jr.; brothers:  Willard Anderson and Frank Anderson; sisters:  Margaret Malone and...

Mary L Jenkins

Mary L Jenkins

Feb 12, 2015

Mary Lucilla Jenkins, 90, a resident of Charleston, passed away Thursday, February 12, 2015 at the family residence.  She was of the Baptist faith. Mrs. Jenkins was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Jenkins; two children, Barbara Gotsis and Eddie Lonas; parents, Lee Gibson and Maggie Florence Mass, and several brothers and sisters. She is survived by her six...

Dollie Adkins Potts

Dollie Adkins Potts

Feb 12, 2015

Dollie Potts of Chattanooga, Passed away Thursday, February 12th. 2015. Preceded in death by her parents Jess & Norma Adkins, George Hickman and Thomas Potts. Memorial services to celebrate the life and times of Dollie Potts will be held at Hickory Valley Christian Church on Shallowford rd. Saturday, Feb. 21st. Visitation/Fellowship 12:00pm followed by Services at 1:00pm

Chester Lee Dixon

Chester Lee Dixon

Feb 11, 2015

Chester Lee DixonService Date: Saturday, February 14, 2015Death: 02/11/2015Obituary: Chester Lee Dixon , age 71, of Riceville, passed away Wednesday evening, February 11, 2015, at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. The son of the late William Sullivan and Ruby Wilson Dixon, he was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County and a lifelong member of Double Springs Baptist...

Richard T Willson

Richard T Willson

Feb 10, 2015

Richard T. Willson, 91, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2015 in a local health care facility.  He attended Boanergers Baptist Church.  He was retired from Burlington Woolen Mills.  He was a WW II veteran serving in the United States Coast Guard and was a member of the American Legion and Amvets.   Mr. Willson was preceded...

Elizabeth Land

Elizabeth Land

Feb 10, 2015

Elizabeth LandService Date: Friday, February 13, 2015Death: 02/10/2015Obituary: Elizabeth Land, age 84, of Etowah, passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2015 at Starr Regional Medical Center in Athens. A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, she was the daughter of the late Horace and Molly Casteel Tilson and was a member of The Church On The Rock. She enjoyed yard...

James Larry Saffels

James Larry Saffels

Feb 8, 2015

James Larry Saffels, 74, of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, February 8, 2015 at a local hospital. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He retired after 44 years as the owner of Saffels Roofing. James was of the Baptist faith and loved spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his wife, Clara Ruth Saffels;...

Julie Ann Grider

Julie Ann Grider

Feb 7, 2015

Julie Ann Grider, 37, of Chattanooga, passed away Saturday, February 7, 2015. Survivors: parents, Mary Sauceman and Michael Davenport; sister, Suzanne Davenport; and sons, Thomas Grider and Damon Parker. A memorial will be held at Red Bank Church of Christ on Thursday, February 12th at 6:00 p.m. Please visit: grissomserenity.com

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