OBITUARIES

Rita Marie Sutter

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

JENA HAUN NORMAN

JENA HAUN NORMAN

Jan 26, 2014

Jena Haun Norman---Jena Haun Norman, 83, of Cleveland passed peacefully at her home on Sunday, January 26, 2014. She was born September 13, 1930, to the late Horace Greely Haun Sr. and Grace Gardner Haun of Tellico Plains, Monroe County.She attended Tellico Plains High School, graduating as Valedictorian, and continued her studies at Tennessee Wesleyan College where she again graduated...

ShirleyJean Braucht De Witt

ShirleyJean Braucht De Witt

Jan 26, 2014

Shirley Jean Braucht De Witt, 90, of Ducktown, TN, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2014 at Copper Basin Medical Center in Copperhill, TN. She was born in Joy, Illinois and was a member of the Alpha XI Delta Sorority at the University of Iowa in Iowa City. She received a Masters Degree and was employed with the Polk County School...

Willie Blackwell

Willie Blackwell

Jan 25, 2014

Willie BlackwellService Date: Tuesday, January 28, 2014Death: 01/25/2014Obituary:  Willie Blackwell, age 60, of Etowah, passed away Saturday, January 25, 2014, at a local hospital. The son of the late Clifton Bradley and Willie Ruth Raper Blackwell, Willie was born in Dalton, GA, and lived most of his life in Etowah. He enjoyed fishing, playing guitar, and spending time with his...

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