Truman Eugene Hembree
Feb 8, 2014
Truman Eugene Hembree, 68, of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, February 8, 2014 at the home of his sister-in-law in Copperhill, TN. He attended Mercy Tabernacle in Benton, TN. He enjoyed being with people and attending car shows and auctions. He had worked in the masonry business as a brick and block layer.---He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph...
Rudy Ruella Roach
Feb 8, 2014
Rudy Ruella RoachService Date: Tuesday, February 11, 2014Death: 02/08/2014Obituary: Rudy Ruella Roach, age 74, of Athens, passed away Saturday morning , February 8, 2014, at a local healthcare facility. The daughter of the late Ruel Cardin and Esther Carpenter, she was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County and was retires after over 25 years of Service as an...
Richard Alan Tinsley
Feb 7, 2014
Richard Alan Tinsley, 57, of Cleveland, TN passed away peacefully at home on February 7th, 2014. Ric was born on October 11, 1956 to the late Carl Thomas Tinsley of Cleveland and Louise Norwood Tinsley of Athens. Ric had been an active member of the business community in Cleveland over the past 40 years where he managed two photo finishing...
Rita Marie Sutter
Feb 6, 2014
Rita Marie Sutter, 52, a resident of Cleveland since 2005, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2014 in a local hospital. She was a free lance writer and had a strong free willed spirit. She was born in Philadelphia, PA.---She is survived by her parents, Francis and Helen Malloy Sutter of Leisuretown, NJ; husband, Dr. James Ross Slemmer of Cleveland; brother,...
James Haskell Shadden
Feb 6, 2014
James Haskell ShaddenService Date: Sunday, February 9, 2014Death: 02/06/2014Obituary: James Haskell Shadden, age 72 of Tellico Plains, TN passed away Thursday, February6, 2014 and is now in the presence of God. He was retired from the U.S. Army and had served in the Vietnam War. He was featured in the book “We Were Soldiers Once and Young”. Mr. Shadden was...
Dorothy Lett
Feb 3, 2014
Dorothy Hudson Lett, of Cleveland, went home to be with the Lord Monday, February 3, 2014. She was 82 years old. She was born in Clay County, AL on January 9, 1932. She was a member of Michigan Avenue Baptist Church. Dorothy moved from Anniston, AL to Cleveland where she has resided since 1954. She was an avid bowler.She was...
David Lee Smith
Feb 3, 2014
David Lee Smith, 58, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Monday, February 03, 2014 in a local hospital. He was employed with First Fleet Incorporated. He was a veteran of the United States Army and was a member of the American Legion and AM Vets. David was the National Director of Membership for the 40-8.Mr. Smith was the son of...
Myron Roberts
Feb 2, 2014
Myron Roberts, age 38, of Cleveland passed away Sunday, February 2, 2014 in local healthcare facility. Service:Visit the Roberts family guestbook and leave a message of comfort.
Edna Hale Ellis
Feb 2, 2014
Edna Hale Ellis, 88, of East Ridge, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, February 2, 2014. She was currently a resident of Signature Healthcare of Cleveland. She was known for her special sense of humor. She was preceded in death by her husband, Luther B. Ellis and parents, Lois and John Hale. Survivors include her four children, Sherry...
Debbie Denise Ford
Jan 31, 2014
Debbie Denise Young Ford, 48, of Cleveland passed away Friday, January 31, 2014 at a local hospital. She was born in Lenoir City, TN.Before moving to Cleveland 30 years ago, she lived in Abingdon, VA. She was an orthodontics assistant for Tennessee Valley Orthodontics, a member of Silverdale Baptist Church and the Firefighter Ladies Auxiliary 3748, and an avid cat...
Johnny Ray Stinnett
Jan 31, 2014
Johnny Ray StinnettService Date: Monday, February 3, 2014Death: 01/31/2014Obituary: Johnny Ray Stinnett, age 52, of Athens, passed away Friday, January 31, 2014 at a Knoxville hospital. A native of Dalton, GA, he spent most of his life in McMinn County. He enjoyed watching Westerns, especially, Lonesome Dove, and was a devoted to his family and especially enjoyed spending time with...
Jennifer Lynn Hodges
Jan 30, 2014
Jennifer Lynn HodgesService Date: Sunday, February 2, 2014Death: 01/30/2014Obituary: Jennifer Lynn Hodges, age 52, of Etowah, passed away Thursday morning, January 30, 2014, at her residence. A native of Athens Tennessee, she spent the last 30 years of her life back in McMinn County. She was of the Presbyterian Faith and was a member of The First Presbyterian Church of...
Hazel Jones Cox
Jan 30, 2014
Hazel Jones Cox, 86, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, January 30, 2014 at her home. She was of the Church of God faith. She was the daughter of the late, Leonard and Bonnie Stinnett Montgomery. Survivors include her husband, Eddie Dean Cox of Cleveland; two sisters, Nellie Crowe of Cleveland and Frances Stiles of McCaysville, GA; one brother,...
Mary P. Goodwin
Jan 30, 2014
Mary P. Goodwin, 103, of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, January 30, 2014 at a local healthcare facility. She was member of the Mountain View Church of God where she was the oldest living member. She was preceded in death by her husband, Luther Finly Goodwin; her parents, W. Henry and Sallie L. Blanton Pope; and her daughter, Barbara Eggers. She...
PATSY D SPARKS
Jan 29, 2014
Patsy Ruth Dilbeck Sparks, age 79, a resident of Cleveland and formerly of Copperhill passed away, Wednesday morning, January 29, 2014 at her residence. She was a member at New Friendship Baptist Church where she served as the church treasurer and an active member of the Ladies Sunday school class.Ms. Sparks worked with Superior Home Healthcare as office manager for...
THOMAS S CASTEEL
Jan 28, 2014
Thomas S. Casteel, 84, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at the family residence. He was a member of Parkway Baptist Church. He was an accomplished guitarist and enjoyed carpentry work. Thomas also loved being with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was retired from Bendix Corporation. He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances...
ALMA JEAN GILLILAND
Jan 28, 2014
Alma Jean Gilliland, 76, of Cleveland, passed away January 28, 2014, surrounded by her family. She was a former educator and taught Home Economics at Bradley Central High School from 1959-1964. Alma Jean was known as the “Peach Lady”. She and her husband, John operated Gilliland Orchards since the early sixties. She was known as “momma” to many young adults...
Eva Lee Cantrell
Jan 28, 2014
Eva Lee Cantrell, 99, of Cleveland passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at her home. She attended Waterville Baptist Church and was retired from Magic Chef (Whirlpool) after 33 years of service. She was also retired from the Bradley County Nursing Home and the Michigan Avenue School cafeteria. She was one of the first ladies hired at Dixie Foundry (Whirlpool),...
Charlotte Ann Mowery
Jan 28, 2014
Charlotte Ann Mowery, 63, of Delano, TN passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at her residence. She was a member of Calhoun 1st Baptist Church and the Order of the Eastern Star. Ms. Mowery was a retired poultry farmer and office assistant at Cleveland Behavioral Health. She was preceded in death by her parents, Earl Mowery and Margaret Ray Mowery...
MARCIE R LAWLEY
Jan 27, 2014
Martha Josephine Rodman Lawley, 68, a resident of Dayton, TN passed away Monday, January 27, 2014 at her home surrounded by her family.She is the daughter of the late Jack and Mary Rodman. She attended East Ridge High School and received her Bachelor’s Degree in Education from the University of Tennessee Chattanooga, where she was a member of the Chi...
