OBITUARIES

Donald "Donnie" H. Lynch, Jr.

Donald "Donnie" H. Lynch, Jr.

Jun 8, 2014

Donald "Donnie" H. Lynch, Jr., 46, of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, June 8, 2014 at a local hospital. He was a graduate of the University of Tennessee-Knoxville and was employed by Eaton Corporation. Donnie was a member of North Cleveland Church of God. He enjoyed skeet shooting. Donnie was a loving son, brother and uncle. He was preceded in death...

Dr. Robert L. Wilson

Dr. Robert L. Wilson

Jun 7, 2014

Dr. Robert L "C.J." Wilson passed from this earthly life June 7, 2014 at his home in Albany, California. He attended an historical congregation near his residence. Dr. Wilson was retired from the Veteran's Administration. During his retirement, he had been developing a program addressing PTSD for the Junior Colleges in the state of California. Previous to his retirement, Dr....

Virginia Rea Conner

Virginia Rea Conner

Jun 7, 2014

Virginia Rea ConnerService Date: Tuesday, June 10, 2014Death: 06/07/2014Obituary: Virginia Rea Conner, age 71, of Athens, passed away Saturday, June 7, 2014, at a local hospital. A native of Red Bay, Alabama, she had lived in the Bradley and McMinn County Area for the past 21 years. She enjoyed participating in Beauty pageants, dancing, and listening to southern gospel music....

Judy Ann Slack Leamon

Judy Ann Slack Leamon

Jun 6, 2014

Judy Ann Slack Leamon, age 67, of Cleveland, passed away Friday, June 6, 2014 at her residence. She was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her father, Ralph Slack and her niece, Crystal McGaha. She is survived by her husband, Billy Smith of Cleveland; son and daughter in law, Gary and Missy Ballew of Missouri; son,...

James Phillip Harris

James Phillip Harris

Jun 6, 2014

James Phillip Harris, 78, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 6, 2014 surrounded by loving family and friends. For the past nine years, Phillip's home has been at Bradley Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center where he was lovingly cared for by Alice Watson and the facility's staff. He was preceded in death by his only child, LuAnn K. Harris, his parents,...

Janie Talbott Lakins

Janie Talbott Lakins

Jun 2, 2014

Janie Talbott Lakins, 59, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Monday, June 2, 2014 at the family residence.  She was of the Christian faith. She was a former registered nurse at Erlanger and Bradley Memorial Hospital.She was preceded in death by her parents, Taylor O. Talbott and Reba L. Dunn Talbott.She is survived by her son, Ivan Cagle and wife,...

Delia Coleman

Delia Coleman

Jun 2, 2014

Delia "Marie" ColemanService Date: Thursday, June 5, 2014Death: 06/02/2014Obituary: Delia “ Marie” Coleman, age 83, of Athens, departed this life on Monday evening, June 2, 2014 at her residence. A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, she was a member of Valley View Baptist Church. She enjoyed sewing, gardening , camping , and cooking. She especially enjoyed spending time...

David A Magoon

David A Magoon

Jun 2, 2014

David A. Magoon, 94, passed away Monday, June 2, 2014. A World War II veteran, he moved to Collegedale in 1965 where he was a member of the Collegedale Seventh- day Adventist Church and served as mayor and commissioner. Service:A private family service will be held in Norcross, Georgia where he will be buried next to his wife of 54...

Velma Irene Randolph

Velma Irene Randolph

Jun 1, 2014

Velma Irene Randolph, 99, of Cleveland passed away Sunday, June 1, 2014 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was a member of Lebanon Baptist Church. She was known for her flower gardens and the devotion to her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Keevil Randolph; parents, H. P. and Callie Williams Jenkins; brothers,...

Estelle Hyde Ellis

Estelle Hyde Ellis

May 31, 2014

Estelle Hyde Ellis received her final healing from the Lord on Saturday the 31st of May 2014, after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s, and now she is with Jesus and the Church Triumphant. She was born in Delano, Tennessee, on the 6th of October 1924, the daughter of Vernie and Bertha Hyde, one of seven children. Estelle was the middle...

Gage Allen Hilgemann-Hammond

Gage Allen Hilgemann-Hammond

May 31, 2014

Gage Allen Hilgemann-Hammond, infant son of Casey Hilgemann and Mike Hammond of McCaysville, GA passed away Saturday, May 31, 2014 in a Chattanooga healthcare facility.Other than his parents he is also survived by his grandparents: William and Rebecca Timpson of Murphy, NC; George and Deborah Hammond of Blairsville, GA; great-grandparents: Richard and Beverly Hilgemann of Marietta, GA; several aunts and...

Mildred M. Ballew

Mildred M. Ballew

May 31, 2014

Mildred M. Ballew, 81, of Cleveland passed away Saturday, May 31, 2014 at her home. She was a charter member of Berean Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sam and Della Young; and sister, Edna Crittenden. She is survived by her son, Timothy Ballew of Cleveland; four grandchildren: Timothy David Ballew of Old Fort, Diana Lee...

Robert Eugene Morris

Robert Eugene Morris

May 30, 2014

Robert Eugene Morris Robert Eugene Morris, 64, a resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away Friday, May 30, 2014, peacefully in his home surrounded by the ones he laughed with lived for, and loved. Robert was born in Cleveland, TN where he lived all his life. Robert worked for 27 years running his own business called Robert's Heating and Air, where...

Dorothy L Martin

Dorothy L Martin

May 30, 2014

Dorothy L. MartinService Date: Wednesday, June 4, 2014Death: 05/30/2014Obituary: Dorothy J. Martin, age 59, of Athens, passed away Friday, May 30,2014, at a Knoxville hospital. A native of Knoxville, Dorothy spent the majority of her life in McMinn County. She was a loving and caring person who loved to fisha dn spend time with her family, especially with her grandkids....

Bobbie June Pendergrass Cordell

Bobbie June Pendergrass Cordell

May 29, 2014

Bobbie Cordell---Bobbie June Pendergrass Cordell, 70, a resident of Chatsworth, Ga, passed away in a Dalton healthcare facility.  She was of the Baptist faith.Mrs. Cordell was the daughter of the late Luther Pendergrass and Mary Ruth Pendergrass and was also preceded in death by her sons, David Cordell and Clarence Cordell; three siblings, Joe Pendergrass, Nancy Clark and Della Sue...

James Edward Fryar

James Edward Fryar

May 29, 2014

James Edward Fryar, age 70, of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at his residence.  He had moved here from Texas 11 years ago.  He was of the Baptist faith.  He was a member of Cleveland Hunting, Rifle and Pistol Club.He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph Fryar and Virginia Walker Fryar and was also preceded in...

Patsy Jane McConnell

Patsy Jane McConnell

May 29, 2014

Patsy Jane McConnell, age 74, of Ceveland passed away Thursday, May 29, 2014 in a local healthcare facility.  She was a 1957 Bradley Central High graduate and was of the Baptist faith.  She was a former employee of Eckerd’s Pharmacy. She was preceded in death by her parents; Homer and Minnie Mantooth Parker, husband; Jess W. McConnell, daughter; Linda Marie...

Rosalie Joan Colfer

Rosalie Joan Colfer

May 28, 2014

Rosalie J. Colfer, 82, of Benton TN, succumbing to a prolonged illness, died peacefully on May 28, 2014 at a hospice facility in Chattanooga TN. She was attended by her dedicated daughter, Sally A. Dostie of Benton. Rosalie was born in Hallowell Maine on July 28, 1931, the daughter of the late Maynard and Esther Clement of Gardiner Maine. She...

Fern Estelle Mikel

Fern Estelle Mikel

May 27, 2014

Fern Estelle Mikel, 61, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2014 in a Chattanooga healthcare facility.  She was a long haul truck driver for the past 20 years. She loved everyone.Mrs. Mikel was the daughter of the late Dolph A. Greene and Reba Hall Greene and was also preceded in death by her brother, Ricky Lynn Greene.Survivors...

James Hobson Madison Jr.

James Hobson Madison Jr.

May 27, 2014

James Hobson Madison, Jr., 81, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2014 in a local hospital.He was preceded in death by his wife, Jackie Middleton Madison; mother, Donice Impson Madison; father, James Hobson Madison, Sr., from Mississippi; brother, Jackie Madison of Plano, TX, sister, Ramona Mardis and brother-in-law, Ed Mardis of Natchez, MS.Survivors include his wife, Mildred...

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