OBITUARIES

Leroy Beshears

Leroy Beshears

Apr 11, 2014

Leroy Beshears, 70, of Cleveland, passed away Friday, April 11, 2014 in a local hospital. He was a dairy farmer and was of the Baptist faith. Leroy enjoyed fishing and hunting. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Claudia Beshears; and brothers, J.W. Beshears and Pete Beshears. Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Faye Beshears of...

J D Myers

J D Myers

Apr 10, 2014

The angels carried J.D. Myers, a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle, and best friend any one could have, to heaven after bravely battling cancer for three years.  The Lord took control Saturday, May 10 at Sky Ridge with his loving wife, Joyce and family by his side. With a big smile on his face and no more pain...

Robert Eugene Kaylor

Robert Eugene Kaylor

Apr 10, 2014

Robert Eugene "Bob" Kaylor, 84, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, April 10, 2014, at his home. He attended Elkmont Baptist Church. He loved and taught his family to love the Lord. He was retired from Coca-Cola after 31 years and was the courier at Bank of Cleveland for 19 years. Mr. Kaylor was a veteran of the United...

Harold Wickersham

Harold Wickersham

Apr 10, 2014

Harold Wickersham, 91, of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2014 at his home. Services and interment will be held in Kenosha, Wisconsin. We invite you to send a message of condolence and view the Wickersham family guest book at www.grissomfh.net.

Jon Morris

Jon Morris

Apr 9, 2014

Jon Morris, 24, of Chattanooga, passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2014 at his residence. Visit the Morris family guestbook and leave a message of condolence.

Barbara Judy Lee

Barbara Judy Lee

Apr 7, 2014

Barbara (Judy) Lee passed away Monday, April 7, 2014 in a Hamilton County healthcare facility. She was born September 26, 1939 and was a lifelong resident of Apison. She is survived by two sons; Kenny Lee(Rita), Greg Lee and one grandson; Rudi Lee of Ringgold, Ga. Service:A memorial service will be held Saturday April 12, 2014 at 3:00 P.M. at...

Michael Lynn Buckner

Michael Lynn Buckner

Apr 6, 2014

Michael Lynn BucknerService Date: Friday, April 11, 2014Death: 04/06/2014Obituary: Michael Lynn Buckner, age 44, of Calhoun, passed away Sunday, April 6, 2014, at his residence. A lifelong resident of McMinn County, he was known as a hard worker and was of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his...

Lona M. Boothe

Lona M. Boothe

Apr 6, 2014

Lona M. Boothe, 89, of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, April 6, 2014 at her home surrounded by her family. She was a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the V.F.W. She was preceded in death by her parents, Floyd and Mary Boyd Stevens; husband, Clinton A. Boothe; and infant son....

Allene Melton Stewart

Allene Melton Stewart

Apr 4, 2014

Allene Melton StewartService Date: Sunday, April 6, 2014Death: 04/04/2014Obituary: Allene Melton Stewart, age 70, of Etowah, passed away Friday morning, April 4, 2014 at a local healthcare facility. The daughter of the late George and Mattie Lattimore Melton, Allene was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Riceville. She was...

Mildred Thelma Holt

Mildred Thelma Holt

Apr 3, 2014

Mildred Thelma Holt, 93, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, April 3, 2014 in a Chattanooga hospital. She was a member of Fairview Church and a devoted Christian wife, mother and grandmother. Mrs. Holt was a retired truck driver for MICA Carpet Mills, former co-owner of Orbit Sportswear in Cleveland, and also worked for Delta Manufacturing and Peerless Woolen...

Frances Alta Chase

Frances Alta Chase

Apr 3, 2014

Frances Alta Chase, 95, a resident of Cleveland, passed from this life into life eternal on Thursday, April 03, 2014.  She was the oldest living member of West Cleveland Baptist Church.She was preceded in death by her husband, Ben John Chase; parents, Charles and Nora Musgrove; brother, L.D. Harold and granddaughter Reverend Mia Parham-Newman; son-in-law, Clyde Raper.She is survived by...

Mary Lou Head Ferrell

Mary Lou Head Ferrell

Apr 2, 2014

Mary Lou Head FerrellDeath: 04/02/2014Obituary: Mary Lou Head Ferrell, age 76, of Benton, passed away Wednesday afternoon, April 2, 2014 at her residence. The daughter of the late Lee David and Bessie Pearl Arnold Head, she was born in Mammoth Springs, Arkansas and lived a majority of her life in Arkansas before moving to Benton in 2010. She enjoyed gardening,...

Eleanor Louise Becker Bobich

Eleanor Louise Becker Bobich

Apr 2, 2014

Eleanor Louise Becker BobichDeath: 04/02/2014Obituary: Eleanor Louise Becker Bobich, age 90, of Etowah, passed away Wednesday morning, April 2, 2014, at a local hospital. The daughter of the late Stanley and Alexandria Biniewska Wawryzniak, she was born in Hellertown, PA spending most of her life in Florida before moving to McMinn County in 2008 and was if the Assembly of...

Evelyn Marie Barnes

Evelyn Marie Barnes

Apr 2, 2014

Evelyn Marie Barnes, 61, of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, April 2, 2014 in a local health care facility. She worked at Shoney's for 8 years. Evelyn was a member of Community Hall Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Minnie Darling Beavers; husband, William Dean Barnes; infant son, David Dewayne Beavers; and brother, Paul Beavers. Survivors...

Joseph "Freddy" Carlton

Joseph "Freddy" Carlton

Apr 2, 2014

Joseph "Freddy" Carlton, 69, of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, April 2, 2014 in a Chattanooga hospital. He was a maintenance supervisor with Shaw Industries for over 20 years. He was a veteran of the United States Navy and served on the U.S.S. Enterprise during the Cuban Blockade. Joe was a member of the V.F. W. Post #2598 and the American...

Jerry Geren

Jerry Geren

Apr 1, 2014

Jerry Lance Geren, 73, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, April 1, 2014 in a Chattanooga healthcare facility.  He was a member of Waterville Baptist Church. Jerry was a member of the Cleveland Masonic Lodge and was a 32 degree Mason. He was a well-known painter and paper hanger in Bradley County for fifty years.Mr. Geren was the son...

Claude "Red" T. Wallace

Claude "Red" T. Wallace

Apr 1, 2014

Claude T. "Red" Wallace, 87, of Cleveland, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 1, 2014. He was born in Athens, TN on July 7, 1926 to the late Tom and Lizzie Rowland Wallace, both pioneer families of Charleston, TN. He joined the United States Navy after his parents signed for him because he was only 16 years...

Pauline Howard

Pauline Howard

Mar 31, 2014

Pauline Howard, 87, a resident of Benton, passed away Monday, March 31, 2014 in a Chattanooga healthcare facility.  She was a former resident of Detroit, Michigan for 30 years and returned to Benton in 1965.  She was a member of Smyrna Baptist Church.  She loved to travel, crotchet and spend time with family.Mrs. Howard was the daughter of the late...

Stacy Lynn Norris

Stacy Lynn Norris

Mar 31, 2014

Stacy Lynn NorrisDeath: 03/31/2014Obituary: Stacy Lynne Norris, age 41, of Athens, passed away Monday morning, March 31, 2014 at her home. A native of Portsmouth, NH, Stacy has spent the last ten years in McMinn County. She was known for her love of art and children and she enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She is preceded in...

Ralph Clabough

Ralph Clabough

Mar 29, 2014

Ralph Clabough, 79, of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, March 29, 2014 in a Chattanooga hospital. He was a retired poultry farmer. He enjoyed farming, especially his cattle and tractors. He was preceded in death by his parents, Russell and Mattie McCarter Clabough; brothers, Fred and Arvil Clabough; and sisters, Boots Lyles, Kate Pierce; Eva Myers and Leah Ownby. Survivors include...

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