OBITUARIES

Blondell Hooper Willbanks

Blondell Hooper Willbanks

May 14, 2013

Blondell Hooper Willbanks, 93, ended her earthly journey to begin her eternal journey with her father and mother, Willard and Lucille Hooper; husband, L.R. Toby Willbanks; and son, Charles Lon Willbanks.She taught many how to live this earthly life by word and example; a special gift to all who knew her, especially to her loved ones.She is survived by her...

Mildred Joyce Hale

Mildred Joyce Hale

May 13, 2013

On the morning of May 13, the birthday of her late husband, Mildred Joyce Hale went to her heavenly home after a short illness. She joined her husband, Warren, her mother, Dorothy McCoy whom she cared for until her going home at 102 years, and many other loved ones who have gone on before. In her 81 plus years she...

Alvin E Firestone

Alvin E Firestone

May 12, 2013

Alvin E. Firestone, 89, a resident of Garden Plaza of Cleveland, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, May 12, 2013. He was a faithful member of First Baptist Church in Cleveland since 1964. His hobbies included golf, fishing, gardening, camping and traveling. He was preceded in death by the love of his life, wife of 67 years Dorothy...

Samuel David Runion

Samuel David Runion

May 11, 2013

David Runion, 72, of Cleveland passed away Saturday, May 11, 2013 at his residence. He was a member of the Church of God of Cleveland. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army. He was a self-employed painter. He was a sportsman who liked to hunt and fish. He was preceded in death by his parents: Joseph Hobert and...

Doris A Dixon Goza

Doris A Dixon Goza

May 11, 2013

Doris Dixon Goza, age 77, a resident of Cleveland passed away Saturday evening at Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga, TN. Mrs. Goza was the daughter of the late Cynthia Beard Dixon and Edward Dixon. She was preceded in death by her sister, Patricia Ann Dixon and brothers, George and James W. Dixon.Mrs. Goza graduated from Baroness Erlanger School of Nursing...

William R Grosvenor

William R Grosvenor

May 11, 2013

William R. Grosvenor, age 86, of Ooltewah, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2013 at Life Care Center of Collegedale. He was born September 9, 1926 in Milacka, Minnesota. Mr. Grosvenor honorably served his country during World War II in the United States Army.He is survived by his niece Susan Bruce of Ooltewah, Tennessee; his nephew David Sands of Ringgold, Georgia;...

Reba White

Reba White

May 11, 2013

Reba White, age 91, resident of Old Fort, TN, passed away Saturday morning, May 11, 2013, at her residence with her loving family by her side. She was a member of the Smyrna Baptist Church. She loved poetry and she wrote many poems. She was preceded in death by her husband, Froney Emerson White, parents, Charles Reynolds and Iva Dunn...

Elizabeth Martin

Elizabeth Martin

May 10, 2013

Elizabeth MartinService Date: Saturday, May 25, 2013Death: 05/10/2013Obituary: Elizabeth Martin, age 80, of Tellico Plains, died Friday, May 10, 2013 at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville.Service: Funerals services will be 11:00am, Saturday, May 25, 2013 in the chapel at Serenity Funeral Home of Etowah, a private interment will follow.Please visit the guestbook and leave a message of condolence to the...

Richard Allen Gore

Richard Allen Gore

May 8, 2013

Richard Allen Gore, age 58, of Tunnel Hill, Georgia, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at his home. He was born July 2, 1954 in Chicago, Illinois.Survivors include his wife, Savanna Stoker Gore; son Jason Allen Gore of Chicago, IL; sister Pamela Franklin; brother Terry Thomas; niece Heather Painter (Robert); and his beloved great niece, Lauryn...

Billy Harold Buckner

Billy Harold Buckner

May 8, 2013

Billy Harold BucknerService Date: Friday, May 10, 2013Death: 05/08/2013Obituary: Billy Harold Buckner, age 48, a resident of Englewood, passed away Wednesday May 8, 2013 at his residence. A lifelong resident of McMinn County, he was a graduate of McMinn Central High School and most recently employed with Purty Trucking. He was a member of Conasauga Baptist Church and was a...

Charles R. Lusk

Charles R. Lusk

May 7, 2013

Charles R. Lusk, 74, of Cleveland, passed away, Tuesday, May 7, 2013 in a Chattanooga healthcare facility. He was in the transportation business until 1994. He loved to dance and be active, and to laugh and cut up. He enjoyed listening to music and loved watching his granddaughter dance. He served in the United States Coast Guard and was a...

Jessie Amber Armstrong

Jessie Amber Armstrong

May 6, 2013

Jessie Amber ArmstrongService Date: Saturday, May 11, 2013Death: 05/06/2013Obituary: Jessie Amber Armstrong , age 31, of Englewood, passed away Monday May 6, 2103 at her residence. She was a native of McMinn County moving to Jacksonville, Florida for a few years before moving back to the area in 1998. She was a graduate of McMinn Central High School and was...

Hiraben G Chaudhary

Hiraben G Chaudhary

May 5, 2013

Hiraben G. Chaudhary, 76, a resident of Cleveland passed away Sunday, May 5, 2013, in a local hospital. She was a member of the Ramji Mandir Synagogue. She was born in India and has resided here for the past two and one-half years. She was preceded in death by her husband, one brother, and one sister. She is survived by...

Edna Mae Jack Harris

Edna Mae Jack Harris

May 5, 2013

Edna Mae Jack HarrisService Date: Tuesday, May 7, 2013Death: 05/05/2013Obituary: Edna Mae Jack Harris, age 90, passed away Sunday May 5, 2013 at Woods Memorial Hospital. She was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County and a founding member of Gateway Church of Christ. Her passions in life were her family, flowers, and her faith.She was preceded in death...

Rosa Lea Broyles

Rosa Lea Broyles

May 4, 2013

Rosa Lea "Nancy" Broyles, 83, resident of Cleveland, passed away May 4, 2013, at her home. She was a native of Cleveland but lived in the Orlando, Florida, area for 26 years. She was preceded in death by parents, Chester and Lennie McAlister; son, Jerry Broyles; daughter, Sheila Green; three brothers: Claude McAlister, Franklin McAlister, Johnny McAlister; and five sisters:...

Ruth Elizabeth Johnson

Ruth Elizabeth Johnson

May 4, 2013

Ruth Johnson, age 88, of Chattanooga, died Saturday, May 04, 2013 at a local health facility. She is survived by her two brothers, Bob Johnson of Cleveland and Larry Johnson of Signal Mountain. Serenity Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with her arrangements. Please visit the Johnson family guestbook and leave a message of condolence at www.serenityfunerals.com. Service:There are...

Earl Pence

Earl Pence

May 4, 2013

Earl Pence, age 71, died Saturday, May 04, 2013 at his residence. Earl is survived by his wife, Beverly Burke Pence, children, Renee Lawhorn of Ringgold, GA, Earl Wayne Pence of Ft. Oglethorpe, GA, siblings, Bill Pence, Burl Pence, and Lena Arnold.Serenity Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with his arrangements. Please visit the Pence family guestbook and leave...

Pasquale (Pat) Paul Chiusano

Pasquale (Pat) Paul Chiusano

May 3, 2013

Pasquale Paul Chiusano, age 73, a 22 year resident of Cleveland, and formerly of New Jersey, passed away Friday May3rd, 2013 in a local hospital. He was very passionate about His family, Golf, Fishing and a special love for Grandchildren and his pets. Pat was of the Catholic faith. Survivors include his; three sons, David Chiusano and wife Corinne of...

Joan Cavitt

Joan Cavitt

May 3, 2013

Joan D. Cavitt, age 70, resident of Calhoun, TN, passed away Friday, May 3, 2013, in a Knoxville, TN hospital. She was a member of St. Therese Catholic Church in Cleveland. She was a C.N.A. and a Cosmetology Instructor. She enjoyed crocheting and quilting. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph Calton and Margaret Stout and one daughter,...

Anthony Terrell

Anthony Terrell

May 2, 2013

Anthony "Tony" Terrell, 57, of Cleveland passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2013, at a local hospital. He was born on March 27, 1956. He was previously employed at Terrells Auto Detail. He was of the Pentecostal faith and a member of Faith Memorial Church. He was a loving father, grandfather, and uncle. He was preceded in death by his...

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