OBITUARIES

Reverend P.H. McSwain

Reverend P.H. McSwain

Aug 8, 2014

Today we celebrate the life and legacy of Reverend Phillip Homer McSwain, 94, who died, August 8, 2014. Reverend McSwain was born on January 18, 1920, and raised in the community of Greenville, South Carolina. He began his ministry in the Church of God as an evangelist at the age of seventeen. He married Annette Pearl McSwain in 1939 and...

Robert Ludwig Maurer

Robert Ludwig Maurer

Aug 7, 2014

Robert Ludwig Maurer, 83, a resident of Georgetown, passed away Thursday, August 7, 2014 in a local hospital.  He was a former resident of Michigan and had lived in Georgetown for the past 30 years.He was a test driver at Milford Proving Grounds for General Motors in Michigan.  He was of the Christian faith.  He received numerous awards from Black...

Edward Head

Edward Head

Aug 7, 2014

Edward Head, 63, a resident of Old Fort, passed away Thursday, August 7, 2014 at his residence. He a corporal in the 18th Airborne and a Vietnam veteran. He was a good granpa and neighbor. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Gertha Porter Head; siblings, Lee Head, Ricky Head and Robert Head. He is survived by...

Dennis James Bernard

Dennis James Bernard

Aug 7, 2014

Dennis James BernardService Date: Wednesday, August 13, 2014Death: 08/07/2014Obituary: Dennis James Bernard, age 53, of Maryville, and formerly of Etowah, passed away Thursday, August 7, 2014 at a Maryville hospital. He was born in Portsmouth, VA, and had spent the last 10 years in McMinn and Blount counties. He will be remembered for his incredible sense of humor. He was...

Augustes "Guss" Jessie Morgan

Augustes "Guss" Jessie Morgan

Aug 7, 2014

Augustes Jessie "Guss" Morgan, 88, a lifelong resident of Bradley County, passed away Thursday, August 7, 2014 at her residence. She was a member of Council Baptist Church. She was a foster mother to several children for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arlee Morgan; parents, Frank and Laura Houston; and brothers, Curtis Houston and Beachel...

Janice Kay Plummer

Janice Kay Plummer

Aug 6, 2014

Janice Kay Plummer, 70, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2014 in a Chattanooga healthcare facility. She was an accomplished quilter and a devoted grandmother to her twelve grandchildren.Mrs. Plummer was preceded in death by her husband of 39 years, Roger Lee Plummer; parents, Edward Mast and Dorthea Fields; two sisters, Sharon Osborne and Carol Sue Mast.She...

Dr. Charles A. Hurley

Dr. Charles A. Hurley

Aug 6, 2014

Dr. Charles A. Hurley, 63, of Cleveland, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 6, 2014 at his residence. He was born January 20, 1951, the son of the late Estel C. and Carrie Louise (Ward) Hurley. Charles was a native of Greenville, TN. He graduated from the University of Tennessee with BS and MBA degrees and received a Doctorate of...

William Larry White

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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;...

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