OBITUARIES

Retha Goforth

Retha Goforth

Nov 22, 2014

Retha Goforth, 71, of Benton, passed away Saturday, November 22, 2014 at a Chattanooga Hospice Facility. She was a member of the Benton congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses. She loved her church and being involved in the ministry. She was preceded in death by her mother, Adda Stewart and daughter, Karen Burchfield. Survivors include her son, Lonnie Goforth and wife, Angela...

Robbie Withrow Gobble

Robbie Withrow Gobble

Nov 20, 2014

Robbie Withrow Gobble, 81, a life-long resident of Bradley County, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 20, 2014. She was a member of Mt. Zion Methodist Church and she dedicated her life to taking care of others and putting their needs first. She had a servant's heart and her zest for life was contagious to all...

Jimmy L Smith

Jimmy L Smith

Nov 20, 2014

Jimmy L. SmithService Date: Sunday, November 23, 2014Death: 11/20/2014Obituary: Jimmy L. Smith, age 67, of Sweetwater, passed away November 20, 2014 at his residence. He was born in Sweetwater, where he spent the majority of his life. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, doing carpentry work, painting, and spending time with family and friends.He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred...

Robert Steven Gates

Robert Steven Gates

Nov 20, 2014

Robert Steven Gates, 56, of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, November 20, 2014 at his home. He was a member of St. Luke's Episcopal Church. He was employed by Hackney Home Furnishings in Athens. He loved the Washington Redskins and was a fan of the Tennessee Volunteers. He is survived by his wife, Lisa Gates of Cleveland; parents, Bobby Austin Gates...

Thomas Dien Terry

Thomas Dien Terry

Nov 19, 2014

Dr. Thomas Dien Terry left our presence and began his eternal life at 4:15 am November 19, 2014.  He was born on October 9, 1933 in LaPorte, IN.  He graduated from Wabash College in 1955.  He served with the Counter Intelligence Corps in Stuttgart Germany from 1956-1958.  During those years he made a commitment to Jesus Christ as his Savior...

Michal Janet Beasley-AuBuchon

Michal Janet Beasley-AuBuchon

Nov 19, 2014

Michal Janet Beasley-AuBuchon, 64, of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, November 19, 2014. She was of the Christian faith. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mack Lloyd Beasley, Sr. and Virginia Gooch Beasley. She is survived by her sons, William AuBuchon of Sugarloaf, PA, Robert AuBuchon of Naperville, IL, and Christopher AuBuchon of Lily, KY; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren;...

Todd Disspain

Todd Disspain

Nov 18, 2014

Todd DisspainService Date: Saturday, November 22, 2014Death: 11/18/2014Obituary: Todd Disspain, age 44, of Riceville passed away November 18, 2014. He was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County and attended Hilltop Baptist Church. A graduate of McMinn Central, he enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Larry and Sandra Fain Disspain;...

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...

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