Larry Freeman
Aug 30, 2014
Larry "TreeTop" FreemanService Date: Thursday, September 4, 2014Death: 08/30/2014Obituary: Larry “TreeTop” Freeman, age 53, of Riceville, passed away Saturday, August 30, 2014, at a Chattanooga Hospital. Born in Schweinfurt, Germany, he had lived in McMinn County the past 10 years and was of the Baptist faith. He was an avid NASCAR fan , enjoyed working on his 1967 Ford Fairlane...
Sue Harris
Aug 28, 2014
Wanda “Sue” Walker Harris, 65, won the race called life on Thursday, August 28, 2014. She was a loving and caring wife, mother and a loving “Nana” to her grandchildren. Her greatest joys in life were her grandkids. Sue will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She was an avid crafter. She was a truck driver for many...
Elizabeth Rogers
Aug 28, 2014
Mary Elizabeth Smith Rogers, or “Mamaw” as she was known by many, passed away August 28, 2014. A resident of Cleveland, she was born September 30, 1934. She was a loyal member of Black Fox United Methodist Church where she attended most of her life and married the love of her life in 1952. Elizabeth meant the world to her...
Joan Burner
Aug 28, 2014
Joan Mortlock Burner passed away August 28, 2014 in Chattanooga Health Care facility. She was born on November 28, 1931 in Bowmanville, Ontario Canada. She was a retired Registered Dietician with the State of Tennessee and worked at the Bradley County Health Department. Joan was a faithful member of Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church and she was an active member...
James F. Blackwell
Aug 28, 2014
James F. Blackwell, 84, of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, August 28, 2014 in a local hospital. He was retired from the United States Air Force. He was of the protestant faith. He was preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin and Gussie Rymer Blackwell; wife, Natalie Blackwell; and two brothers, Sam Blackwell and Troy Blackwell. Survivors include his sister, Carolyn...
Essie Marie Mullinax
Aug 26, 2014
Essie Marie Mullinax, 70, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, August 26, 2014. She was a member of East Side Church of Christ. She was retired from Rubbermaid. Mrs. Mullinax was preceded in death by her husband, Dennis Mullinax; father, Henry Clay Millsap; mother, Geneva Louise Yates Leamon and step father, Leroy Leamon; one brother, Terry Millsap; one sister,...
Shirleen Davis Vassey
Aug 26, 2014
Shirleen Davis Vassey, 79, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday morning, August 26, 2014, at a Chattanooga Hospital. She was co-owner at Vassey's Lawn and Garden and was retired from First American Bank. She loved to camp and enjoyed watching Lady Vols basketball. She loved her children, her grandchildren and her great-grandchildren very much. She was preceded in death...
Martin Frederick Stutz
Aug 26, 2014
Martin Frederick Stutz, 80, of Cleveland passed away Tuesday morning, August 26, 2014. Born in Chattanooga to Horace and Elsie Stutz, Martin moved to Cleveland in 1969, where he raised a family and became a much-loved member of the community. He was a successful business owner, establishing and running Business Equipment Company for more than 30 years. Before that he...
Edward M. Hensley
Aug 25, 2014
Edward M. Hensley, 88, of Cleveland, passed away Monday, August 25, 2014 in a local hospital. He was a veteran of the United States Army and served during World War II. Mr. Hensley retired from Georgia Pacific after many years of service. He attended Spring Place Church of God of Prophecy. He was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel...
George Lambert
Aug 24, 2014
Sam George Lambert, Jr. “relinquished the reigns” as he went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 24, 2014, a perfect day to go home as George lived his life for the Lord. George loved the Lord as well as his family. He was a devoted husband to Dolores Lambert for over 66 years. They were high school sweethearts...
Edith Gentry
Aug 24, 2014
Edith “E” Lutz Gentry, 93, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, August 24, 2014 at the family residence.---Mrs. Gentry was the daughter of the late Herman Lutz and was also preceded in death by two sisters.---She is survived by her husband, Gene Gentry of Cleveland; one son, Eldon Chambers and wife, Wilma of Cleveland; one grandchild, Bruce Chambers and...
George Lane
Aug 24, 2014
George Duane Lane, 51, a resident of Nashville, passed away August 24, 2014.He was of the Baptist faith.---He was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Cora Lane and his son, Stephen Lane.---He is survived by his daughter, Jessica Lane of Benton; three grandchildren: Auburney Lane, Alley Lane and Laney Lane all of Benton; three sisters: Shelia Cross and...
Gertha Hill
Aug 24, 2014
Gertha Dean Hooper Hill, 80, of Cleveland, passed away August 24, 2014 in a Chattanooga hospital. She was a member of the Church of Christ. She was a loving wife and mother, an extraordinary cook and homemaker, and a compassionate friend.---She was preceded in death by her husband, Forrest B. Hill Jr.; her parents, Lake Hooper and Dorothy Hooper Sandidge;...
Teresa Kelley
Aug 23, 2014
Teresa Lynn Kelley, 62, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, August 23, 2014 at a Chattanooga healthcare facility. She was born in Camden, South Carolina, and has been a resident of Cleveland for the past 28 years. She was non denominational. She wrote and sang in Christian ministries; a Bible scholar; and a well-known bookkeeper. She was very loved...
Lewis Noel Masengil
Aug 22, 2014
Lewis Noel MasengilService Date: Sunday, August 24, 2014Death: 08/22/2014Obituary: Lewis Noel Masengil, age 69, of Nonaburg, passed away Friday morning, August 22, 2014, at a local hospital. The son of the late Leonard and Clearsie Land Masengil, he was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County and a member of Watson Chapel Baptist Church. Lewis was retired after 34...
George Rymer
Aug 21, 2014
George Ray Rymer, 60, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, August 21, 2014 in an Athens hospital.---Mr. Rymer was the son of the late Roy L. Rymer and Vesta Bates Rymer.---He is survived by his sister, Patricia Harrison and husband, Keith of Camas, WA; one niece, Julia Harrison of Seattle, WA; several cousins also survive.---There will be no services...
Ada Mae Massingale
Aug 21, 2014
Ada Mae MassingaleService Date: Saturday, August 23, 2014Death: 08/21/2014Obituary: Ada Mae Massingale, age 84, of Athens passed away Thursday, August 21, 2014 at her residence. A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, she was a member of Cambria Baptist Church, where her family members were founders. She enjoyed spending time with her family and watching her grandchildren and great-grandchildren...
Jeff Hugh Pilkey
Aug 20, 2014
Jeff Hugh PilkeyDeath: 08/20/2014Obituary: Jeff Hugh Pilkey, age 59, of Etowah passed away suddenly Wednesday August 20, 2014 at a local hospital. He was a native of Sweetwater, TN and had spent the last 24 years in McMinn County. He enjoyed fishing, farming, and especially spending time with his family and friends.He is preceded in death by his parents Roy...
Ruth Brannon
Aug 20, 2014
Ruth Brannon, 88, of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, August 20, 2014 at her home. She was a member of the Methodist Church. She was a caregiver for family and anyone in need. She was preceded in death by her parents, William "Boss" Smith and Mary Floyd Smith; husband, Sam Brannon and siblings, Clarice Floyd and L.A. Smith. Survivors include her...
Kohatha DeLoach Culpepper
Aug 17, 2014
Kohatha DeLoach Culpepper also known as Mrs. J. Frank Culpepper died peacefully in her sleep August 17. She was born May 10,1927. She is survived by one son Dr. Raymond F. Culpepper and daughter-in-law Peggy of Birmingham, Alabama;one daughter, Mrs. Kathy Darlene Haas, also of Birmingham, Alabama; four grandchildren, Mr. Raymond F. Culpepper II, and his wife, Caroline of Cleveland,...
