William Larry White
Aug 5, 2014
William Larry “Foot” White, 39, a lifelong resident of Old Fort, passed away Tuesday, August 5, 2014 at his residence. He was of the Baptist faith.He is survived by his wife, Cindy White of Cleveland; parents, William Grant White and Connie Truelove White; three children: Connie Elizabeth Chastain and husband, Dustin, William Colt White, and Franklin Clay White all of...
Blanche Martin Parris
Aug 2, 2014
Blanche Martin Parris, 90, a life-long resident of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, August 2, 2014. She was a member of Covenant Baptist Church and co-founder of Parris Roofing.She was preceded in death by her husband, Preston T. Parris; daughter, Linda Hall; parents, John and Ella Martin; siblings, Millard Martin, Hubert Martin, David Martin, Tommy Martin, Pearl Baker, Lily Lunkford and...
Nancy Lou Branam
Aug 2, 2014
Nancy Kinder Maddux Branam, 66, a lifelong resident of Cleveland passed away Saturday, August 2, 2014 in a local hospital. She was of the Baptist faith. Nancy was described by her family as a deeply loving, courageous, strong individual; she always demonstrated unconditional love toward them all. She loved to dance and be around her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, they were...
Joyce McMinn
Aug 1, 2014
Evelyn Joyce Ford McMinn, 82, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away Friday, August 1, 2014 in a local hospital. She was a former resident of Cincinnati, Ohio.Mrs. McMinn was preceded in death by her husband, Ray McMinn and was also preceded in death by her parents, Grover and Meldie Fulgham Ford; brother, Joseph Ford and sister, Doris Harpole.She is...
Harold Roger Shell
Aug 1, 2014
Harold Roger Shell, 82, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Friday, August 01, 2014 at the family residence. He was a member of Westwood Baptist Church where he was a faithful member of the Bethany Sunday School Class. He was a self-employed construction worker; owner of Shell’s Used Cars and was the owner of many apartments and a campground. He...
Muriel Eden
Aug 1, 2014
Muriel Eden, 87, of Cleveland, formerly of Dallas, TX, went home to be with the Lord Friday, August 1, 2014 in a Chattanooga Hospice Facility. She was born in St. Helens, England. She was a devoted Christian, sweet friend, loving aunt and sister and will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Muriel was a faithful member of the...
Marvin Thomas Dean
Jul 31, 2014
Marvin Thomas DeanService Date: Wednesday, August 6, 2014Death: 07/31/2014Obituary: Marvin Thomas Dean, age 53, passed away Thursday, July 31, 2014, at a Knoxville hospital. Born in Ellijay, GA, Marvin spent most of his life in McMinn County. He enjoyed spending time outdoors and with his family, and especially enjoyed working alongside his brother-in-law, Jim for over 30 years. He was...
Lillian Elofson
Jul 30, 2014
Lillian Sterling Elofson, 75, passed away Wednesday, July 30, 2014 in a local hospital. She was a homemaker and active at the Senior Center on Urbane Rd. She was of Christian faith. She was preceded in death by her parents, Glenda and Harold Sterling, Jr. and her first husband, William Landon. She is survived by her husband, John Elofson of...
Harold L Centers
Jul 28, 2014
BMC Harold L. Centers, 84, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Monday, July 28, 2014 in a Cleveland healthcare facility. He had lived in Cleveland since 2010 and was a former resident of Baltimore, Maryland. He was of the Church of God faith. He was a veteran of the United States Coast Guard serving his country for 20 years. He...
Kathleen B. Harris
Jul 28, 2014
Kathleen Bramel Harris, 93, of Cleveland, passed away Monday, July 28, 2014 in a local healthcare facility. She made jewelry and enjoyed gardening and flowers. She was of Methodist faith. She retired after 26 years of service from the Bradley County School System. She taught English for over 25 years prior to her service in Bradley County School System. She...
Carolyn Mae Daughtrey
Jul 27, 2014
Carolyn Mae Everett Daughtrey, 66, a lifelong resident of Chattanooga, passed away Sunday, July 27, 2014 at the family residence. She was of the Christian faith. She was the president of the Tennessee Valley Professional Photographers Association.Mrs. Daughtery was the daughter of the late Esma Everett and Lois Roberts Everett.She is survived by her husband, James Daughtrey of Chattanooga; several...
Philip C Sylvester
Jul 27, 2014
Philip C. Sylvester, 63, a resident of Dayton, passed away Sunday, July 27, 2014, at the family residence. He was formerly of Kenosha, WI. He was a member of Concord Union Church in Evensville, TN. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force serving in the Vietnam War. He greatly loved his family and also hunting and fishing.He...
Jacqueline Cathey
Jul 27, 2014
Jacqueline “Jackie” Ingram Cathey, 76, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, July 27, 2014 at the family residence. She was a member of the Evening Light Gospel Tabernacle.Mrs. Cathey was preceded in death by her husband, James F. Cathey, Jr and her parents, James Goldman Ingram and Elsie Mae Mullinax Gates; two children: Dale Cathey and Kim Cathey;...
Jerry D. Gatlin
Jul 27, 2014
Jerry D. Gatlin, 64, of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, July 27, 2014 in a Chattanooga hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Bradley County and worked as a supervisor at Woodway Pallet Company. Jerry was a member of the Community Hall Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Malcom and Christine Gatlin. Survivors include his wife, Norma Gatlin...
SGM (R) James W. Blackburn, Jr.
Jul 27, 2014
SGM (R) James W. Blackburn, Jr., 83, of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, July 27, 2014 at his home. He was a retired Sergeant Major with the Tennessee National Guard where he served 43 years. The Tennessee National Guard Armory on Dalton Pike was named and dedicated in his honor in 1995. He was also an assistant director of the Bradley...
David Lee Shields
Jul 26, 2014
David Lee Shields, 57, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, July 26, 2014. He was employed with Whirlpool.He was preceded in death by his parents, W.D. Shields and Lucille Lambert Shields and two brothers, William Shields and Donnie Shields.Survivors include his three children: Brian Lee Shields and fiancée, Sandra Woods, Brandon David Shields and wife, Nicole, and James Leon...
MARY IRENE RHEA
Jul 26, 2014
Mary Irene Rhea, 89, passed away Saturday, July 26, 2014, at her residence. She was a member of the Union Missionary Baptist Church. She retired from Magic Chef/Maytag after 18 years of service and was formerly employed at Hardwick Clothes for 25 years.---She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Rhea; parents, Robert A. and Maudie Mitchell Tilley; and...
Winston Virgil Franks
Jul 26, 2014
Winston Virgil "Roadrunner" FranksService Date: Wednesday, July 30, 2014Death: 07/26/2014Obituary: Winston Virgil “Roadrunner” Franks, age 73, a resident of Etowah and formerly of Benton and Cleveland, died Saturday, July 26 at his home.He loved watching football, especially University of Tennessee, and loved watching Fox News.He was a member of Cloverleaf Baptist Church in Cleveland and was a proud U.S. Marine...
Ethel Taylor Clyatt
Jul 25, 2014
Ethel Clyatt, 95, of Cleveland, formerly of Florida, passed away Friday, July 25, 2014 in a local healthcare facility. She attended Benton First Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, S.J. Clyatt; her parents, Leonard and Oni Manning Taylor; son, William Clyatt and son-in-law, David Binns, Sr. She is survived by her children, Carolyn Binns of Cleveland...
Samuel "Sammy" E. Burnette, Jr.
Jul 24, 2014
Samuel "Sammy" E. Burnette, Jr., 58, of Calhoun, passed away Thursday, July 24, 2014 in an Athens hospital. He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving 17 years, which included time in Germany. Sammy enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time on his boat. He was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel E. Burnette, Sr. and Edna Lucille...


