OBITUARIES

Fritz Kissell

Fritz Kissell

Mar 5, 2012

Fritz Kissell, 73, a resident of Old Fort, passed away March 5, 2012 in a local hospital. He was a member of Blue Ridge Temple Baptist Church. He was retired from the Tennessee State Highway Department after 30 years of service and was also a part time farmer. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He was preceded...

David B. Alberico

David B. Alberico

Mar 5, 2012

David B. Alberico, age 53, a resident of Bradley County, passed away Monday, March 05, 2012 at a local hospital following a lengthy illness. He attended Community Hall Church. He loved his Kentucky Wildcats and was an avid golfer. Before his sickness, he was employed by Bearings and Drive in Chattanooga. He was the son of the late Joseph and...

Roland McDaniel

Roland McDaniel

Mar 4, 2012

Roland McDaniel, age 89, passed away March 4, 2012 in an assisted living facility in Cleveland. He was born April 28, 1922 in Cramerton, N. C. He is preceded in death by his wife Betty Ingram McDaniel, parents Charles J. McDaniel and Amy Rhodes McDaniel plus 5 brothers and sisters: Archie O. McDaniel, KIA during WWII; Mildred Pendley; Gordon McDaniel;...

William Henry Still, Jr.

William Henry Still, Jr.

Mar 4, 2012

William Henry Still, Jr., 83, died Sunday, March 4, 2012 in the tender care of Hospice. Bill was a member of North Cleveland Church of God and a member of the Unity Sunday school class. He was also a member of the Cleveland Lodge #134 Free and Accepted Masons for 50 years. He was a graduate of Bradley Central High...

Franklin D. Shelton

Franklin D. Shelton

Mar 3, 2012

Franklin Shelton, age 78, a resident of Decatur, TN, passed away peacefully and quietly, Saturday, March 3, 2012 in a Decatur healthcare facility. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Grissom Funeral Home has charge of the arrangements.

Ruth Louise Blackburn

Ruth Louise Blackburn

Mar 3, 2012

Ruth Denton Blackburn, 78, a resident of Cleveland passed away Saturday, March 3, 2012 at her home. She was a member of White Oak Baptist Church since 1960. Mrs. Blackburn was retired from Duracell after 35 years of service. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW and a former member of the White Oak-Prospect Ruritan Club....

Vanessa Renee Snow

Vanessa Renee Snow

Mar 2, 2012

Vanessa Renee Snow, 54, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away Friday, March 2, 2012 in a Chattanooga healthcare facility. She was preceded in death by her father, Arthur W. Snow and her mother, Therea Robinson Snow. Survivors include her step mother, Sue Snow of Cleveland, TN; two children: Steve Kratzke and Christopher Kratzke both of Tolland, CT; two brothers:...

Sally Platz

Sally Platz

Mar 2, 2012

Sally Beyer Platz, 63, of Cleveland, passed away Friday, March 2, 2012 in a Chattanooga healthcare facility. She was of the Methodist faith. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Madeline Siebert Beyer. Her memory will live on through her loving family; husband, Rick Platz of Cleveland; son, Michael Platz and wife, Caroline of Nashville; two grandchildren,...

Albert S. Bowen III

Albert S. Bowen III

Mar 2, 2012

LCDR Albert Sidney Bowen III, (USN Ret), 85, of Cleveland, passed away Friday, March 2, 2012 in a local hospital. He was a graduate of McCallie School and the United States Naval Academy. He was a retired Lt. Commander in the United States Navy. He was a veteran of World War II, Korean War and the Cuban Missile Crisis. He...

Kenneth Hunt

Kenneth Hunt

Mar 1, 2012

James Kenneth Hunt, 89, a lifelong resident of Polk County, passed away Thursday, March 01, 2012 at his residence. Mr. Hunt?s family was a pioneer family of Polk County. He was a member of Benton Station Baptist Church. He was a veteran of the United States Army serving in World War II and was a combat wounded veteran. He was...

Willie Mae Chastain

Willie Mae Chastain

Mar 1, 2012

Willie Mae Chastain, 79, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, March 01, 2012 in a local healthcare facility. She was a member of Beacon Baptist Church. She was employed with Cook Manufacturing Company for 27 years. She loved working in her flowers and keeping in contact with friends and was devoted to her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Mrs. Chastain...

LC Davis

LC Davis

Mar 1, 2012

L.C. "Tony" Davis, 79, a well-known and beloved resident of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, March 1, 2012 at his residence surrounded by his loved ones. He was a retiree of Bowater Paper Mill and was a veteran of the United States Army 82nd Airborne Division. He was a member of the Oak Grove Baptist Church and a 3rd degree mason...

Ilene Butler

Ilene Butler

Mar 1, 2012

Ilene "Corkey" Butler, 82, of Cleveland, TN passed away in her home on March 1, 2012. She was of the Methodist faith. "Corkey" was the daughter of the late J.O. (Oscar) and Addie Pendergrass, and was born in Birchwood, TN. "Corkey" is survived by the love of her life and husband of 21 years, Robert "Bobby" Butler; daughters, Mary Ann...

Lois Ann Mantooth

Lois Ann Mantooth

Feb 29, 2012

Lois Ann Mantooth 73, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, February 29, 2012 in a Chattanooga hospital. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and businesswoman. She was a member of Cedar Springs Baptist Church. Preceding her in death were her parents William J. Schultz and Esther V. Larson Schultz. She is survived by her husband of...

Barbara Anne Yost

Barbara Anne Yost

Feb 29, 2012

Barbara Anne Preble Yost, 79, a resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away Wednesday, February 29, 2012 in a local hospital. She was a member of Broad Street United Methodist Church. Mrs. Yost had been employed with Cleveland Bank and Trust, J.C. Penney and Cleveland State Community College. Mrs. Yost was the daughter of the late Hugh B. Preble and Valetta...

Eunice Clabough Bell

Eunice Clabough Bell

Feb 29, 2012

Eunice Clabough Bell, 87, went home to see Jesus on Wednesday, February 29, 2012. She worked for many years and retired from J.H. Kellman. She was a member of Union Missionary Baptist Church. She enjoyed gardening and writing poetry. She was a loving wife and very devoted mother to her nine children which brought her the most joy in life....

Gladys Jane McCready

Gladys Jane McCready

Feb 29, 2012

Gladys Jane McCready, age 79, of Cleveland, TN passed away Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at Athens Regional Medical Center. She attended Heritage Fellowship Church of God. In her earlier years she worked alongside her late husband assisting him in all aspects of pastoral ministry. In her later years she worked in the cafeteria of Lee University. She will be remembered...

Bobby Dean Owenby

Bobby Dean Owenby

Feb 29, 2012

Bob Owenby, 71, resident of Cleveland passed away Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at his home with his family at his bedside. He lost his courageous 4 year battle with cancer. He was a Christian and a member of Stuart Park Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and a Sunday school teacher. Bob was employed by the Internal Revenue...

David Harold Thompson

David Harold Thompson

Feb 28, 2012

David Harold Thompson, 87, a resident of Cleveland passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2012 surrounded by his loving children at his home. He was a member of Temple Baptist Church. Mr. Thompson was a veteran of the US Army, serving during World War II in Europe. He was a member of the American Legion, Post 81. He was preceded in...

Margaret Jo Parker

Margaret Jo Parker

Feb 28, 2012

Margaret Jo Parker, 80, a resident of Cleveland passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2012 in a local hospital surrounded by her family. Born May 24, 1931 in Cleveland, she was a caregiver to many of her nephews, nieces and grandchildren. A loving mother and grandmother, she was one who never complained before or during her illness. She was preceded in...

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