OBITUARIES

Ardene M. Jenkins

Ardene M. Jenkins

Nov 18, 2014

Ardene M. Jenkins, 93, of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, November 18, 2014 in a local hospital. She retired from Weston Biscuit Company in Battle Creek, MI with 25 years of service. She was a member of Westwood Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Cosby and Nevie Lee Pierce Moles; husband, Joshua T. Jenkins; son, Billy Jenkins;...

Billy Wayne Bentley

Billy Wayne Bentley

Nov 17, 2014

Billy Wayne Bentley, 78, of Cleveland passed away, Monday, November 17, 2014 at his home. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge #134 in Cleveland and was retired from First Fleet Trucking. He was known for his handle "Midnight Express". Mr. Bentley was born in Bulls Gap, TN. He was preceded in death by his parents, Buck and Easter...

Charlotte Heron

Charlotte Heron

Nov 17, 2014

Charlotte Heron, 60, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, died Monday, November 17, 2014 in a local health care facility. She was a member of First United Methodist Church. Charlotte was a very devoted, loving Christian. She loved caring for the children in her class at Broad Street United Methodist Church where she taught pre-school for 23 years. She was preceded...

Margie Burnette Mull

Margie Burnette Mull

Nov 16, 2014

Margie Burnette Mull, 74, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, November 16, 2014, in a local healthcare facility.  She was a lifelong resident of Bradley and Polk Counties.  She was a member of First Baptist Church and worked for several years at Merchants Bank.  She was a devoted wife, mother and sister and had a zest for living that...

Evelyn Harper Sample

Evelyn Harper Sample

Nov 15, 2014

Evelyn Harper Sample, “The Sunshine of Our Home” has gone to be with her Heavenly Father on Saturday, November 15, 2014.   Evelyn worked as a hairdresser for 45 years.  She owned North Lee Beauty Shop, Tiffanys Hair Design and Blondies Hair Design.  When she had spare time she enjoyed making quilts with her sisters.  She was an avid bowler and...

Joe Wesley Davis

Joe Wesley Davis

Nov 15, 2014

Joe Wesley Davis, 47, of Cleveland passed away Saturday, November 15, 2014 due to injuries sustained from an accident.---He was born in Dalton, GA, but had lived most of his life in Cleveland.  He was an employee of Mohawk Industries in Dalton, GA.  He was of the Baptist faith and loved his family and UT football.---He is survived by his...

Elizabeth Nadine Colussi

Elizabeth Nadine Colussi

Nov 15, 2014

Elizabeth Nadine ColussiService Date: Wednesday, November 19, 2014Death: 11/15/2014Obituary: Elizabeth Nadine Colussi, age 53, of Madisonville, passed away November 15, 2014 at University of Tennessee Medical Center. A native of St. Louis, Missouri, she spent most of her life in Michigan and moved to Madisonville 8 years ago. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Madisonville. Elizabeth enjoyed...

Glenda Sue Lawson

Glenda Sue Lawson

Nov 14, 2014

Glenda Sue Kincaid Lawson of Cleveland passed away Friday, November 14, 2014 at a Chattanooga hospital. She was a homemaker and a member of East Side Church of Christ.  She loved to travel with her family and write poems and music. She was born April 1, 1945 in Knoxville, TN, but had lived most of her life in Cleveland.   She...

Mary L. Maurer

Mary L. Maurer

Nov 13, 2014

Mary L. Maurer, 86, of Cleveland passed away Thursday, November 13, 2014 at her home. She was a member of St. Therese of Lisieux Catholic Church in Cleveland. She was an avid bridge player and was a "Red Shoe" member. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Maurer; parents, John and Emma Jetten Wurzer and two sisters and...

Ashley L Robarge

Ashley L Robarge

Nov 13, 2014

Ashley L. Robarge, of Decatur passed away Thursday, November 13, 2014 in a Chattanooga Hospital. She is survived by her parents, Zina and Daniel Robarge; fiancé, Donny Wynn; children, Hunter Moore and Rylen Wynn; mother-in-law, Paulette Woodard and three sisters, Alisha, Makayla and Makenzie Robarge. She is also survived by many friends and extended family. Memorial services will be held...

Horace Swafford

Horace Swafford

Nov 13, 2014

Horace SwaffordService Date: Saturday, November 15, 2014Death: 11/13/2014Obituary: Horace Swafford, 81, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather went to God on Thursday, November 13th from his earthly home in McMinn County, surrounded by his loving family. He was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County and of the Baptist faith.Known to many as “The Coke Man”, he was employed...

Imogene Elizabeth Johnston

Imogene Elizabeth Johnston

Nov 13, 2014

Imogene Elizabeth Shuler Johnston, 83, of Cleveland passed away Thursday, November 13, 2014 at her home. She was a graduate of Alcoa High School, class of 1950. Imogene married the love of her life, Kenneth Rogers Johnston on October 22, 1950. She was reared by her late aunt and uncle, Laura and James Joines. She was preceded in death by...

Minnie Deatrice Ragsdale

Minnie Deatrice Ragsdale

Nov 11, 2014

Deatrice Martin Ragsdale, 99, of Cleveland passed away Tuesday November 11, 2014 at a local hospital. She was born Minnie Deatrice Day on June 14, 1915 in Gadsten, AL and was the oldest daughter of Charles E. Day and Minnie J. Day. Deatrice was blessed with a long and healthy life. She loved her church family very much and attended...

Robert Legg Jr.

Robert Legg Jr.

Nov 10, 2014

Robert Legg, Jr., 92, a resident of Harrison, TN, passed away Monday, November 10, 2014 in a Ft. Oglethorpe, Georgia healthcare facility.  He was a member of Prospect Cumberland Presbyterian Church.  He was a veteran of the United States Army Air Force serving in Europe during WWII.  He was a huge Tennessee Vols fan and loved taking his grandchildren fishing.   ...

Delmer Leeroy Richardson

Delmer Leeroy Richardson

Nov 10, 2014

Delmer Leeroy Richardson, 77, of Jacksonville, FL, formerly of Cleveland, passed away Monday, November 10, 2014. He was retired from M & M Mars. He was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Sue Richardson and one brother, Gene Richardson. He is survived by his sons, Tony Richardson and wife, Kristy and Jody Richardson, both of Cleveland; grandchildren, Baily Richardson,...

Dorothy Jean Allen

Dorothy Jean Allen

Nov 10, 2014

Dorothy Jean Allen, 85, of McDonald, passed away Monday, November 10, 2014 in a Chattanooga hospital. She was of the Seventh-day Adventist faith. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jake and Erma Brown Stegall. Survivors include her husband, James Leonard Allen of McDonald; children, James Leroy Allen of Decatur, Nona Kassner of McDonald, Joel Arnold Allen of Snohomish,...

Carolyn Clyatt Binns

Carolyn Clyatt Binns

Nov 9, 2014

Carolyn Clyatt Binns, 68, of Cleveland passed away Sunday, November 9, 2014, from injuries sustained in a car wreck. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Cleveland, regularly attended First Baptist Church of Benton and was an active member of the seniors group at Westwood Baptist Church. Mrs. Binns was a longtime volunteer at New Hope Pregnancy...

Kenard Thomas McEachin

Kenard Thomas McEachin

Nov 9, 2014

Kenard Thomas McEachinService Date: Wednesday, November 12, 2014Death: 11/09/2014Obituary: Kenard Thomas McEachin, Jr., age 74, of Orlando, Florida passed away November 9, 2014 at the home of his daughter in Athens, TN. He was a native and lifelong resident of Florida and attended Orlando Chinese Church. Mr. McEachin was retired from the State of Florida Department of Corrections. He was...

Frankie Patterson

Frankie Patterson

Nov 8, 2014

Frankie Patterson, 46, of Chickamauga, GA passed away Saturday, November 8, 2014 at his home. Funeral services at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at Frawley Baptist Church in East Ridge. The family will receive friends from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the church after the service. Grissom-Serenity Funeral Home & Cremation Services is in charge of the arrangements

Judy Ann Riggs Gates

Judy Ann Riggs Gates

Nov 7, 2014

Judy Ann Riggs Gates, 62, of Cleveland passed away Friday, November 7, 2014, at her residence.She had worked in the sewing department at American Uniform and United Knitting.  She was a member of Bethel Baptist Tabernacle.  She was actively involved in church activities and enjoyed knitting.She was preceded in death by her father, Donald A. Estridge.She is survived by three...

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