OBITUARIES

Wayne Schlitz

Wayne Schlitz

Nov 24, 2012

Wayne R. Schlitz, 73, a resident of Old Fort, passed away Saturday, November 24, 2012 in a local hospital. He was self employed. Mr. Schlitz was the son of the late Sylvester Schlitz and Rose Jones Schlitz. He is survived by his two children: Daniel Schlitz of Waukegan, IL and Kathleen Hall of Andrews, NC; one grandchild, Laurel Hall of...

Florence Green Higgins

Florence Green Higgins

Nov 24, 2012

Florence Elizabeth Green Higgins, 100, of Cleveland, passed away on Saturday, November 24, 2012 in a local healthcare facility. She was a member of First Baptist Church. She loved to play the piano and organ and enjoyed decorating her house. Mrs. Higgins was a happy person and enjoyed life. She loved her family very much. She was preceded in death...

Nellie Ruth Ensley

Nellie Ruth Ensley

Nov 23, 2012

Nellie Ruth Fowler Ensley, 71, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Friday, November 23, 2012 at her residence. She was a member of Philadelphia Baptist Church. Mrs. Ensley was the daughter of the late Ira Fowler and Vida Walker Fowler and was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert Ensley; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Will Ensley and Winnie Ownby Ensley;...

Ruth E Patrick

Ruth E Patrick

Nov 23, 2012

Ruth E. Patrick, 98, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Friday, November 23, 2012 at her residence. She was of the Presbyterian faith. She was preceded in death by her parents, Obidar Smith and Lucia Marie Freer Smith and seven brothers and sisters. She is survived by her two children: Beverly Timmons and husband, Kirk and Michael Patrick all of...

Gene Trewhitt

Gene Trewhitt

Nov 22, 2012

Gene Trewhitt, 79, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, November 22, 2012 in a Chattanooga hospital. Mr. Trewhitt attended White Oak Baptist Church. He had taught at Wooten School prior to his military service. He was a veteran of the United States Army serving in Korea. He was a former constable with the Bradley County Sheriff?s Department. Gene was...

Hairle Hayes

Hairle Hayes

Nov 22, 2012

Hairle Bo Preston Hayes, Jr., 58, a resident of Charleston, passed away Thursday, November 22, 2012 at his residence. Bo was of the Protestant faith. He was preceded in death by his parents; Hairle Preston Hayes, Sr. and Catherine Lucille Graig. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Shelia Dunn.Bo is survived by his wife Linda Culbertson. He...

Billy Joe McDowell

Billy Joe McDowell

Nov 21, 2012

Billy Joe McDowell, 85, passed away peacefully Wednesday, November 21, 2012 at a Chattanooga healthcare facility. He was born September 8, 1927 to Ira and Edith McDowell. After graduating from Bradley Central High School, he joined the US Navy and served our country during World War II aboard the aircraft carrier Midway in the Pacific Theatre. He was a mail...

James Henry Flint

James Henry Flint

Nov 21, 2012

James Henry Flint, 56, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, November 21, 2012 at a local hospital. Jim was a retired truck driver and was of the Protestant faith.He was preceded in death by his parents; Ralph Henry and Joyce Ann McIntosh Harburn. He is survived by his loving wife, Joyce Walker-Flint, children; Sara, Makeila, Sassy, Mazzy, and Marco,...

Dowe Ownby

Dowe Ownby

Nov 20, 2012

Dowe N. Ownby, 79, a resident of Cleveland, passed away on Tuesday, November 20, 2012 in a Chattanooga hospital. He was born July 11, 1933 in Bradley County. He was a member of First United Methodist Church. He worked for Burlington Industries and retired from M&M Mars. He was a veteran of the U. S Army. He was preceded in...

Don E Hatcher

Don E Hatcher

Nov 20, 2012

Don E. (Donnie) Hatcher, 62, a resident of Benton passed away Tuesday, November 20, 2012 in a local hospital. He moved with his family from Sevierville, Tennessee when they organized their business, Riverside Dairy Farm in Benton, Tennessee. Don was a kind and gentle man with a tender heart. Don was a member of Beech Springs Baptist Church. He served...

Roy Parks Farmer

Roy Parks Farmer

Nov 20, 2012

Roy Parks Farmer, 85, of Cleveland, stepped into the loving presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Tuesday, November 20, 2012. He retired from Bradley Central High School in 1993 after 37 years of service as a beloved Biology teacher and principal. Mr. Farmer enjoyed flying and was a volunteer with the Cleveland City Police Department. He was...

Jim Patrie

Jim Patrie

Nov 20, 2012

Jim Patrie, 82, cherished husband, father, grandfather and friend went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, November 20, 2012 at a healthcare facility. Born in Norway, Michigan he served in the Navy and was later employed with Philco Electronics. He moved his family to Atlanta in 1965 and showed his entrepreneurial abilities by starting several businesses including...

Martha Ann Hillard

Martha Ann Hillard

Nov 19, 2012

Martha Ann Hillard, 61, a resident of Charleston, passed away, Monday, November 19, 2012 at the family residence.She was preceded in death by her husband; J.B. Hillard. She was also preceded in death by her parents; Luther and Annie Williams, brother; Winston Williams, and two sisters; Betty Benson and Naomi Webb.She is survived by her children, Denver Allen Fields and...

Garry Thompson

Garry Thompson

Nov 18, 2012

Garry "HUB" Thompson, 63 went home to be with Jesus on November 18, 2012 he was of the Baptist faith. He leaves behind a family who loved him and will miss him greatly. He was a loving husband, son, brother and grandfather. He was "GG" to his grandchildren who will miss his love and laughter. He was the owner of...

Virginia W. Leach

Virginia W. Leach

Nov 18, 2012

Virginia (Bill) Wilson Leach, 86, of Charleston, passed away on Sunday, November 18, 2012, at her home. Bill, as she was called by her friends and family, was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, cousin, and friend to all who knew her. She was a member of Charleston First Baptist Church. Bill was a member of Eastern Star and Woven...

Harding Gamble

Harding Gamble

Nov 18, 2012

Harding "H.G." Gamble, 89, a resident of Cleveland passed away Sunday, November 18, 2012 in a local hospital. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He attended Washington Avenue Baptist Church and was a longtime barber in Cleveland. He joined Tennessee Enamel Company in Cleveland on October 16, 1939, and retired from Maytag Cooking Products 66 years later at...

Aline A. Gobble

Aline A. Gobble

Nov 18, 2012

Aline Gobble, 101, a lifelong resident of Cleveland passed away suddenly Sunday, November 18, 2012 at the home of her daughter. She was the oldest member of Central Church of Christ. Mrs. Gobble was a homemaker; she loved gardening and enjoyed feeding her wild birds. She lived a full and productive life up until the end of her life. She...

Dames E Hughes

Dames E Hughes

Nov 17, 2012

Dames E. "Shorty" Hughes, 78, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, November 17, 2012, at an Athens healthcare facility. He was member of Prospect Church of God of Cleveland and enjoyed the outdoors, hunting and woodworking. He was preceded in death by parents, John Hughes and Myrtle Hensley Hughes; brothers, Hoyt Hughes and J.R. Hughes. He is survived by...

Timothy Milton Thomas

Timothy Milton Thomas

Nov 17, 2012

Timothy Milton Thomas, 57, passed away Saturday, November 17, 2012. He is survived by his wife, Pamela Thomas.A memorial service will be held Monday, November 26th, 2012, at the family residence. We invite you to view the Thomas family guestbook and leave a message of condolence.

Irene F Bryson

Irene F Bryson

Nov 15, 2012

Irene F. Bryson, 88, a resident of Alabama and a former resident of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, November 15, 2012 at her residence. She was a member of Faith Memorial Church. She was formerly employed with Hardwick Clothes, Peerless Woolen Mill and Duracell. Mrs. Bryson was the daughter of the late Clint Frazier and Maggie Maroon Frazier and was also...

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