OBITUARIES

Dixie Dunn Wilson

Dixie Dunn Wilson

Dec 29, 2014

Dixie Dunn WilsonService Date: Wednesday, December 31, 2014Death: 12/29/2014Obituary: Dixie Dunn Wilson, age 92, of Etowah, passed away Monday, December 29, 2014, at a local healthcare facility. A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, she was of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed sewing and crocheting. She is preceded in death by her father, Robert Horace and Annis Dunn Wilson;...

Mary Louise Young Finley

Mary Louise Young Finley

Dec 28, 2014

Mary Louise "Lou" Young Finley of Peachtree City, GA passed away December 28, 2014. She is survived by her husband of 54 years Clyde Finley and daughter, Holle Finley Bethune, both of Peachtree City, GA. Graveside services will held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, January 5, 2015 in Hilcrest Memorial Gardens with Mrs. Susan Rumble officiating. The family will receive...

Icie Delia Hughes

Icie Delia Hughes

Dec 28, 2014

Icie Delia Hughes, 80, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, December 28, 2014 in a local healthcare facility. She and her late husband owned and operated Prospect Manufacturing Company. Icie was a member of Mount Olive Church of God. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hoyt Hughes; parents,...

Ann Sanders

Ann Sanders

Dec 27, 2014

Ann Elizabeth Sanders, 95, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 27, 2014 in a local healthcare facility.  She was a good and faithful servant to her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.   She was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Guy Sanders and their infant son. Ann was an active member of Birchwood Baptist Church where she sang...

William Roland Fitch, Jr.

William Roland Fitch, Jr.

Dec 26, 2014

William Roland Fitch, Jr, age 52, resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away Friday evening, December 26, 2014, in a Chattanooga health care facility. He was member of First Baptist Church. He enjoyed studying the Bible and writing devotions. He is survived by his parents, William and Ruby Fitch of Cleveland and siblings, Anna Wilson of Crandall, GA and Andrew Fitch...

Bennie L Swafford

Bennie L Swafford

Dec 25, 2014

Bennie Lea Swafford, 88, a resident of Cleveland passed away Thursday, December 25, 2014.  She was of the Baptist faith.She was the daughter of the late Ben F. Mull and the late Bertha Curtis Mull of the Tasso community.   Bennie was also preceded in death by her husband, Charles L. “C.L.” Swafford and son, Ronnie C. Swafford; sisters: Lena Longwith,...

Jeffrey Lynn Cartwright

Jeffrey Lynn Cartwright

Dec 25, 2014

Jeffrey Lynn Cartwright, 48, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, December 25, 2014.  He loved to travel and enjoyed seeing the country.  Jeff was a truck driver and of the Christian faith. He is survived by his parents, Charles and Bobbie Jean Clayton Cartwright; two sisters; and one brother. There will be no services at this time. Ralph...

Frances L. McConnell

Frances L. McConnell

Dec 25, 2014

Frances L. Still McConnell, 94, loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away Thursday, December 25, 2014 in the arms of her loving daughter, and surrounded by her family and friends. She was a member of East Side church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her husband, John H. "Shorty" McConnell, Jr.; daughter, Linda Gill; parents, Robert H. and...

Lily T Perry

Lily T Perry

Dec 23, 2014

Lily T. Perry, 91, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, December 23, 2014 at the family residence.  She was born in San Gabriel, California.  She was a former volunteer at Bradley Memorial Hospital for 35 years. Mrs. Perry was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Perry, Jr. and her parents, Haro Takayama and Asono Takayama. She is survived...

Mary Helen Stevenson

Mary Helen Stevenson

Dec 23, 2014

Mary Helen Stevenson, 73, of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, December 23, 2014 at her home. She was of Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Mary Bishop; children, Beatrice Shelton and John Shelton; siblings, Patsy Moore, Donnie Bishop and Lonnie Bishop. She is survived by her four children, Benny Shelton, Ronnie Goss, Teresa Goss and...

James Hicks

James Hicks

Dec 23, 2014

James "Jim" HicksDeath: 12/23/2014Obituary: James “Jim” Hicks, age 80, of Athens, passed away Tuesday morning, December 23, 2014, at a local healthcare facility. He was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County and was a member of First Baptist Church of Englewood. He was a veteran of the United States Army and retired from Bowater after over 25 years...

Kenneth McDowell

Kenneth McDowell

Dec 21, 2014

Kenneth McDowell, 65, of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, December 21, 2014 in a local hospital. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, December 27, 2014 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. in the Alpha & Omega Revival Center, 820 Blythe Ave., Cleveland, TN, 37311. We invite you to send a message of condolence and view the McDowell family guest book at...

Sharon Gail Johnson Price

Sharon Gail Johnson Price

Dec 20, 2014

Sharon Gail Johnson Price, 55, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, passed away at her residence on Saturday, December 20, 2014.  She was of the Christian Faith.  She loved the mountains, beach and also loved fishing. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bill Johnson and Charlotte Jeanette Ray Johnson King and one brother, William Glen Johnson.  She is survived...

Ron Wells

Ron Wells

Dec 20, 2014

Ron WellsDeath: 12/20/2014Obituary: Ron Wells, age 65, of Reliance, passed away Saturday, December 20, 2014 at his residence. Born in North Carolina, he had lived the majority of his life in Illinois before moving to Reliance three years ago. He was an avid golfer, enjoyed watching sports, traveling, and spending time with his family and friends. He was a member...

Joy Humberd McGroom

Joy Humberd McGroom

Dec 20, 2014

Joy Faye Humberd McGroom, 85, passed away on December 20, 2014 after a brief illness. Born in Cleveland, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late John Willis and Fannie Hughes Humberd. Joy graduated with a BS in Education from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville and retired from teaching at Collierville High School. A member of Collierville United Methodist Church,...

Mary M. Hess

Mary M. Hess

Dec 20, 2014

Mary M. Hess, 79, formerly of Cleveland passed away December 20, 2014 at a healthcare facility in Rossville, GA. She was a member of Unity Church of God. Survivors include her husband, Clyde Hess of Chattanooga; children, Jimmy Breeden of Chattanooga, Jeff Breeden and Jerry Breeden both of Chickamauga, GA and Debbie Cox of Joshua, TX; nine grandchildren; and several...

Donald A Zanker Jr.

Donald A Zanker Jr.

Dec 15, 2014

Donald (Sonny) A. Zanker, Jr., a resident of Athens and Cleveland for the past thirty years, passed away on Monday, December 15, 2014 at the home of his sister.  He was born on March 22, 1937 in Ellisburg, NY. He was a retired auto mechanic. He was of the Baptist faith.   Donald served in the United States Army for 11...

Jessie Mae Beard

Jessie Mae Beard

Dec 14, 2014

Jessie Mae Beard, 69, resident of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, December 14, 2014, in a local health care facility.  She was of the Baptist faith and a member of Eastern Star. She was preceded in death by her husband, Flavis Beard; parents, Earl and Delma Mae Whittington; and one son, John L. Shelton. She is survived by four children: Flavis...

Janice Marlene Pressley Castillo

Janice Marlene Pressley Castillo

Dec 14, 2014

Janice Marlene Pressley CastilloService Date: Thursday, December 18, 2014Death: 12/14/2014Obituary: Janice Marlene Pressley Castillo, age 55, of Athens, passed away December 14, 2014. Born in Manchester, she had lived in Athens for over 30 years. She was a member of Rockview Baptist Church and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.Mrs. Castillo was preceded in death by her husband,...

Nancy Brown Helton

Nancy Brown Helton

Dec 14, 2014

Nancy Brown Helton, of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, December 14, 2014. She was a lifelong member of First Baptist Church where she sang in the choir as a young woman. Nancy served as secretary of her Sunday School Class. She was the daughter of the late, Fred, Sr. and Adelia Brown. Her daughter Rebecca Helton Bruce and her nephew, Keith...

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