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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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...
Penny S. Dowdy
Dec 13, 2014
Penny Rogers Dowdy, age 50, of Clarksville, TN, passed away on December 13, 2014. Born on February 29, 1964, in Cleveland, TN, Penny was the daughter of Melvin and Marcela Rogers and the adoptive daughter of Murl and Carolyn Dirksen of Cleveland. She is the sister of Otis and Jimmy Rogers of Cleveland, and Jerry Rogers and Sandra Kappler, deceased....
Donnalee Hicks
Dec 12, 2014
Donnalee Florence Farrar Hicks, 74, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Friday, December 12, 2014 in a local hospital. She moved from Oregon and has lived in Cleveland for the past 14 years. She was a long time resident of Valparaiso, IN and Tualatin, OR. She is of Lutheran faith. She was a caregiver for many years at Legacy Meridian...
Harry J Eversole
Dec 12, 2014
Harry J. Eversole, 75, was carried away on wings of angels on December 12, 2014 after a long battle with cancer. He is at rest with his heavenly Father whom he has been longing to see. Harry was born in Covington, KY on June 30, 1939 and was raised in Harlan County and Hazel Patch, KY. He never lost sight...


