OBITUARIES

Jay Robert Rogers

Jay Robert Rogers

May 24, 2014

Jay Robert Rogers, 79, a resident of Mountain City, GA passed away Saturday, May 24, 2014 at the Murphy Medical Center in Murphy, N.C. He was of the United Methodist faith and a veteran of the United States Air Force. Mr. Rogers was born in Cleveland in 1935 where he attended elementary school and graduated from Bradley Central High School,...

Erma Jean Dixon

Erma Jean Dixon

May 23, 2014

Erma Jean “Nannie” Dixon, 93, of Ocoee, TN, passed away Friday, May 23, 2014 at a Chattanooga hospital.  She was of the Church of Christ faith.  She had worked in retail sales at Penguin Auto Sound and Security.She was preceded in death by her parents, Dudley and Lucy Derek White; husband, Seldon Dixon; brother, Dudley “Snookey” White; and sisters, Sybil...

Landon Davon Thompson

Landon Davon Thompson

May 23, 2014

Landon Davon Thompson, 18, a resident of Cleveland passed away Friday, May 23, 2014 at his residence.  He was a Nashville high school graduate and was employed by Comet Bounce party rentals.Landon was preceded in death by a special cousin and friend, Brett Caroll.Landon is survived by his father, Robert Steven Thompson, Yazoo, MS, and  mother, Tracy Thompson Welker, Nashville,...

Margaret Dixon

Margaret Dixon

May 23, 2014

Margaret DixonDeath: 05/23/2014Obituary: Margaret Dixon, 91, a resident of Athens, passed away Friday, May 23, 2014, in an Athens hospital. She is survived by one son, Kenneth Dixon. Service: No services are planned for Ms. Dixon. We invite you to visit the Dixon family guestbook and send a message of comfort.

Lena Mae Ledford

Lena Mae Ledford

May 22, 2014

Lena Mae Ledford, age 52, resident of Cleveland, TN and formerly of Joliet, Illinois, passed away Thursday evening, May 22, 2014, in a local hospital. She loved her family and she was a very special and loving aunt to Donald Ledford, Jr and Danielle Ledford. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends. She was preceded in death...

Joe Dean Lanning

Joe Dean Lanning

May 21, 2014

Joe Dean LanningService Date: Saturday, May 24, 2014Death: 05/21/2014Obituary: Joe Dean Lanning, 73, a native and lifelong resident of Polk County passed away Wednesday, May 21, 2014 in a Chattanooga hospital. He was a member of Friendship Baptist Church in Delano. He retired from Bowater after 30 years of service. He was an avid golfer and hunter. He enjoyed sitting...

W C Young

W C Young

May 21, 2014

W. C. "Creed" YoungService Date: Friday, May 23, 2014Death: 05/21/2014Obituary: W.C. “Creed” Young, 79, a resident of Ten Mile passed away Wednesday, May 21, 2014 in an Athens hospital. He was a native of Tellico Plains and spent the last 40 years plus in Meigs County. He was of the Christian faith. He was a veteran of the United States...

Thomas Conner

Thomas Conner

May 20, 2014

Thomas “Tom” Conner, 79, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, May 20, 2014 in a local hospital.  He was a golden glove boxer in his youth. He adored his grandchildren and was a fighter till the end.Mr. Conner was preceded in death by his wife, Jewell Conner; son, Benjamin Lee Harris and parents, Luther Conner and Nellie Conner.He is...

Billy Ray Thompson

Billy Ray Thompson

May 18, 2014

Billy Ray Thompson, 60, a resident of Murfreesboro, formerly of Bradley County, passed away Sunday, May 18, 2014, in Murfreesboro.  He served in the Tennessee National Guard and was co-owner of Auto Art in Murfreesboro.  He was an avid fisherman and an aviation enthusiast.He was preceded in death by his father, Alvin Thompson.He is survived by his wife, Tina Bright...

Donna Sue Fuller

Donna Sue Fuller

May 18, 2014

Donna Sue Fuller, 69, of Charleston, TN passed away at her home on May 18, 2014.Service:A private burial will be at held on a later date. Visit the Fuller family guestbook and leave a message of condolence.

Hubert Miles Stuckey Jr.

Hubert Miles Stuckey Jr.

May 16, 2014

Hubert (Buddy) Miles Stuckey, Jr., 68, of Georgetown, passed away Friday, May 16, 2014, in a local hospital.  He was born June 26, 1945, in Knox County, TN.  He was a hard worker, retiring from Cleveland City Schools in 1996, while also driving a truck part-time, working at the US Forest Service as both a forest ranger and fire crew...

Charlotte Morgan McLawhorn

Charlotte Morgan McLawhorn

May 14, 2014

Charlotte Morgan McLawhornService Date: Thursday, May 15, 2014Death: 05/14/2014Obituary: Charlotte Morgan McLawhorn, age 38, of Athens, passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2014 at her residence. A native of Cleveland, she had spent the last 22 years in McMinn County. She loved the Lord and enjoyed doing things for others including knitting hats for kids with cancer. She also enjoyed reading,...

Lakeisha Faye Gunther

Lakeisha Faye Gunther

May 13, 2014

Lakeisha (Keisha) Faye Gunther, 30, a resident of Cleveland, passed away in a Nashville hospital.She is survived by her son, Logan Burgess; daughter, Alaysia Lattimore; mother, Teresa Gunther; step-father, David Cline; brother, Michael Gunther; sister in law, Ava Wilson; boyfriend, Damon Lattimore; uncle, Tiger Chappell; special friends, Sue and Walt Goode and Mimi.Service:The funeral will be held Tuesday, May 13,...

Terry Richard Maher

Terry Richard Maher

May 13, 2014

Terry Richard Maher,69 of Lafayette, GA passed away at his home, Tuesday, May 13, 2014.Survivors and arrangements will be announced at a later date.Visit the Maher family guestbook and leave a message of comfort.

Charles Kenneth Toomey

Charles Kenneth Toomey

May 13, 2014

Charles Kenneth Toomey, 84, a resident of Cleveland, passed away, Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at a Chattanooga hospital. He was a veteran of the United States Army and served during the Korean Conflict. Mr. Toomey retired from General Motors after 32 years of service. He was a member of Cedar Springs Baptist Church, but was currently attending West Cleveland Baptist...

Mildred Burchfield Evans

Mildred Burchfield Evans

May 12, 2014

Mildred Jane Burchfield Evans, 89, was born August 21, 1924 to her parents, Mike and Betty Burchfield and passed away May 12, 2014 into the arms of her precious Savior with her loving husband of 70 years, J.D., and her son, Harold by her side.She loved her Savior and went to church until she was no longer able to attend....

Lloyd Thompson Jr.

Lloyd Thompson Jr.

May 12, 2014

Lloyd "Sonny" Thompson, Jr.Service Date: Wednesday, May 14, 2014Death: 05/12/2014Obituary: Lloyd “Sonny “Thompson, Jr., age 78, of Etowah, passed away Monday, May 12, 2014, at a local hospital. A native of Owingsville, KY, he had lived the last 16 years in McMinn County. He was retired from the printing industry after 44 years of service. He was an avid sports...

Herbert "Herb" C. Geren

Herbert "Herb" C. Geren

May 12, 2014

Herbert "Herb" C. Geren, 72, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Monday, May 12, 2014 at his home. He was a retired supervisor at the Cleveland Utilities Waste Water Treatment Plant after 32 years of service. Mr. Geren was a member of Elkmont Baptist Church. He loved being with his grandchildren and enjoyed woodworking, fishing and working in his yard....

Freida Jean Quinn McMahan

Freida Jean Quinn McMahan

May 11, 2014

Freida Jean (Quinn) McMahanFreida Jean Quinn McMahan, 73, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, May 11, 2014 at her residence.  She was born and reared in Cleveland and was a member of Union Grove Church of Christ. She was a graduate of Bradley Central High School, class of 1958.She was a twenty year employee of Rust Engineering of Birmingham,...

Noreba Dixon Howell

Noreba Dixon Howell

May 9, 2014

Noreba “Reba” Dixon Howell, 74, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Friday, May, 9, 2014, at her home.  She was a very active member of Michigan Avenue Baptist Church, where she was a Sunday School teacher, nursery worker, VBS teacher, church secretary and a faithful choir member throughout her life. She attended Michigan Avenue School, Bradley High School and The...

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