OBITUARIES

Genia Cartwright Lawson

Genia Cartwright Lawson

Mar 8, 2014

Genia Cartwright Lawson, age 67, resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away at her residence Saturday, March 8, 2014.She was the daughter of the late Lester and Pearle Cartwright. Her sister, Oletha Vaughn and brother in law, Tommy Vaughn also preceded her in death.She worked as a beautician and loved to buy and sell antiques. She was of the Baptist faith.Survivors...

Mike Woodard

Mike Woodard

Mar 8, 2014

Mike Papaw Woodard, age 57, of Decatur, TN. passed away Saturday, March 8, 2014 at his residence. He loved all and enjoyed life. He is preceded in death by his parents; Paul and Nina Woodard, one brother; Tony Woodard and one sister; Kathy Woodard.He is survived by step son; Dwight Albertson, four sisters; Paulette Woodard, Vickie Bayless, Tammy Jones, Anna...

Russell W Lee

Russell W Lee

Mar 7, 2014

Russell “Rusty” Wesley “Pappy” Lee, Sr., 75, a resident of Cleveland, born on November 27, 1938 went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, March 7, 2014 at his residence.  He was a follower of Christ and a loving husband, father, and brother.He was of the Church of God faith.  He served his country in the United...

Phillip Merle Newberry

Phillip Merle Newberry

Mar 7, 2014

Phillip Merle NewberryService Date: Monday, March 10, 2014Death: 03/07/2014Obituary: Philip Merle Newberry, age 75, of Etowah, passed away Friday, March 7, 2014, at Erlanger Medical Center. A native and lifelong native of McMinn County, he was retired after 35 years of service from Etowah Utilities.A son of the late Clyde Sr. and Alice Fortner Newberry, he was preceded in death...

Billy Gene Hollowell

Billy Gene Hollowell

Mar 7, 2014

Billy Gene Hollowell, age 81, of Cleveland passed away Friday, March 7, 2014 at his residence.He was preceded in death by his parents; James and Dovie Hollowell, and one brother. He is survived by his wife; Frankie Hollowell and son; Jimmy Hollowell, both of Cleveland, ten grandchildren,one great grandchild, and one sister. Service:A private memorial will be held at a...

Patsy Marie Plemons Ratledge

Patsy Marie Plemons Ratledge

Mar 5, 2014

Patsy Marie Plemons RatledgeService Date: Sunday, March 16, 2014Death: 03/05/2014Obituary: Patsy Marie Plemons Ratledge, age 64, of Athens, passed away Wednesday morning, March 5, 2014, at a local hospital. The daughter of the late Ella Baker Plemons , Pat was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County and was of the Baptist faith. She was an avid reader and...

Kenneth Arnold Dickson

Kenneth Arnold Dickson

Mar 4, 2014

Kenneth Arnold DicksonDeath: 03/04/2014Obituary: Kenneth Arnold Dickson, age 65, of Riceville, passed away Tuesday , March 4, 2014 at his residence. Born in Gary, Indiana, he has lived the last 4 years in McMinn County after retiring from the Pinelles County, FL Government. He was a member of the Local Union 308 in St Petersburg and member of the National...

Cassie Lou Clingan

Cassie Lou Clingan

Mar 2, 2014

Cassie Lou Clingan, 91, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, March 02, 2014, at her home in Cleveland.She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Edward Clingan, and her parents, John and Maggie Lovin.  She was also preceded in death by her son, Leon Clingan, granddaughter, Tina Clingan, brothers: Sterlin Lovin, Carl Lovin, Herman Lovin,  Earl Lovin and...

Naomi Thompson Sexton

Naomi Thompson Sexton

Mar 2, 2014

Naomi Thompson Sexton, 75, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, March 2, 2014 in a local hospital.  She was a member of Samples Memorial Baptist Church for 48 years.Mrs. Sexton was the daughter of the late Elmer Thompson and Mildred Buckner Thompson and was also preceded in death by her daughter, Melisa Lynn Wright; sisters: Katherine Huelett and...

Mattie JoAnn Webb

Mattie JoAnn Webb

Mar 2, 2014

Mattie JoAnn Webb, 75, of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, March 2, 2014. She and her late husband operated the "Burger Pantry" in the Village Bowling Lanes in the 1960's and 1970's. Mattie retired from Maytag after 30 years of service. She was a member of Clingan Ridge Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, H. D. and...

Loreda Hughes

Loreda Hughes

Mar 1, 2014

Emma Loreda Hughes, 85, a resident of Cleveland, went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, March 1, 2014, with her loving family by her side.  She was a member of Thompson Springs Baptist Church but attended Spring Place Church of God of Prophecy prior to her illness.  She retired from Duracell after 28 years of service to be a...

Travis Griffith

Travis Griffith

Feb 28, 2014

Travis S. Griffith, 73, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Friday, February 28, 2014 at the family residence.  He was of the Methodist faith.  Travis greatly enjoyed walking with his fellow mall walkers which he did every morning at 9:00 a.m.---Mr. Griffith was the son of the late Clyde Griffith and Ada Collette Griffith and was also preceded in death...

Taylor Neil Hicks

Taylor Neil Hicks

Feb 28, 2014

Taylor Neil Hicks, 77, of Cleveland, passed away Friday, February 28, 2014 at his residence. He was faithful in attendance at Everlasting Gospel Tabernacle and was a former member of Blue Springs Church of God, where he attended for many years. Taylor was a 1957 graduate of Bradley Central High School. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rhotan...

Joseph S Cannatella

Joseph S Cannatella

Feb 27, 2014

Joseph S. Cannatella, Jr., 72, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, February 27, 2014 in a local hospital.  He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army and retired Superintendent of the New Orleans Harbor Police Department with 25 years of service.  Also, Joe Cannatella was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police (FPO) Crescent City Lodge # LA002,...

Nancy Ann Marie Hooper

Nancy Ann Marie Hooper

Feb 27, 2014

Nancy Ann Marie Savich HooperDeath: 02/27/2014Obituary: Nancy Ann Marie Savich Hooper, 54, of Madisonville, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2014 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. She was born in Chicago and relocated with her husband to Monroe County in 1989. She was of the Catholic faith. She had a servant’s heart for people and especially children. She...

Amanda Kay Hembree

Amanda Kay Hembree

Feb 25, 2014

Amanda Kay Hembree, 27, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2014.  She was of the Christian faith.She was preceded in death by her grandfathers, Luke Hembree and Ray Ramsey.Amanda is survived by her parents, Joseph (Jr.) and Judy Ramsey Hembree of Cleveland; brother, Joshua Hembree and wife, Judy; grandparents, Margie Hembree; and Nancy and Tom Innis; niece,...

Shelby Jean Self Morrow

Shelby Jean Self Morrow

Feb 25, 2014

Shelby Jean Self MorrowService Date: Saturday, March 1, 2014Death: 02/25/2014Obituary: Shelby Jean Self Morrow, age 59, of Athens, passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2014, at a local hospital. The daughter of the late John Self and Gladys Jean Dillard Goss, she was born in Copperhill, TN and spent the majority of her life in Polk and Bradley Counties. She was...

Sandra Diann Bailey

Sandra Diann Bailey

Feb 25, 2014

Sandra Diann Bailey, 58, of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2014 in a Chattanooga hospital. She was of the Christian faith. She was preceded in death by her father, Eugene McKenzie and brother, Tommy McKenzie. Survivors include her mother, Betty Cronan of Cleveland; husband, Emmanuel Bailey of Decatur; children, Melissa Stonecipher and Shawna Ensley and husband, Johnny, all of...

Barbara Sue Garner

Barbara Sue Garner

Feb 24, 2014

Barbara Sue Johnson Garner, 77, of Cleveland and formerly of Copperhill, TN, passed away, Monday, February 24, 2014 in a Cleveland healthcare facility. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. She worked for the Veteran's Administration as a telephone operator and purchasing agent in Cleveland, Memphis and Nashville. Ms. Garner loved to garden, read, sew and swim. She was...

Joseph D. Lane

Joseph D. Lane

Feb 24, 2014

Joseph "Joe" D. Lane, 81, of Cleveland, passed away Monday, February 24, 2014 in a Chattanooga hospital. He served in the United States Navy during the Korean conflict. Joe was a retired truck driver. He was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jim Lyde Lane and Viola Lane; wife, Shirley Maddux Lane; and son,...

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