OBITUARIES

Harper Hunter Jr.

Harper Hunter Jr.

Jun 6, 2011

Bishop Harper Hunter, a general in the army of the Lord, slipped the surly bonds of earth and took his flight to the Celestial City of God on Monday, June 6, 2011. A resident of Cleveland, Rev. Hunter was 89 years old and spent the last few weeks on this earth in the Life Care Center of Cleveland. Harper Hunter,...

Bessie Lois Simpson

Bessie Lois Simpson

Jun 6, 2011

Bessie Lois Simpson, 88, a resident of Cleveland passed away Monday, June 6, 2011 in a local healthcare facility. She was a member of Unity Church of God. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Carl Ashe; second husband, Reverend Yules Simpson. Survivors include her daughters, Betty Nicholson of Cleveland, Barbara J. Dunn(Ervin) of Cleveland and Jeannie Shipman(Johnny)...

Jean C. Williams

Jean C. Williams

Jun 5, 2011

Jean C. Williams, 77, a life time resident of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, June 5, 2011 in a Knoxville healthcare facility. She was a member of Big Spring Baptist Church. She was a former employee of Magic Chef. She loved to garden and spend time with her grandchildren. Mrs. Williams was the daughter of the late Leonard Crye and Margaret...

Warren William Gee

Warren William Gee

Jun 5, 2011

Warren William Gee, 90, a resident of Cleveland, passed away June 5, 2011 at his home. He was a member of Wesley Ann Baptist Church. He was formerly a Deputy Sheriff of Whitfield City and a small business owner. He was a member of the Cleveland Senior Center and Hardee's Breakfast Club. He served his country in World War II,...

Edward A Potokar

Edward A Potokar

Jun 4, 2011

Edward A. Potokar, 74, a resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away Saturday, June 4, 2011 at a local hospital. He was retired from Ohio Sealants, Inc. He was a veteran of the United States Navy. Mr. Potokar was the son of the late Anthony Charles Potokar and Julia Beck Potokar. Survivors include his three children: Cathy Hess of Phoenix, AZ,...

Lovell Beatrice St. John

Lovell Beatrice St. John

Jun 4, 2011

Mrs. Lovell Beatrice St. John, 87, of Cleveland, went home to be with the Lord, early Saturday morning June 4, 2011 at her residence. She served alongside her husband the late Rev. E. C. St. John in ministry for thirty-six years as pastor's wife, Sunday school teacher, and ladies ministry director; all the while she nurtured, loved and was relentlessly...

Peggy B. Roberson

Peggy B. Roberson

Jun 3, 2011

Peggy B. Roberson, 62, a resident of Pikeville, TN passed away Friday, June 3, 2011 in a Bledsoe healthcare facility. She was of the Baptist faith. She loved to hike in the Smokey Mountains. Peggy was preceded in death by her father, Raymond Brackin and her brother, Steve Brackin. She is survived by her mother, Pauline Brackin; two sons and...

Helen Jolly Brooks

Helen Jolly Brooks

Jun 3, 2011

Helen Jolly Brooks, 85, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Friday, June 3, 2011 in a local hospital. She graduated from the University of Alabama with a BS in Vocational Home Economics and from the University of Tennessee Knoxville with a Masters degree in Early Childhood Education. She taught at Oak Grove School, Directed Head Start, Follow Through, Home Bound...

Kathy L Hayes

Kathy L Hayes

Jun 2, 2011

Kathy L. Hayes, 52, a resident of Georgetown passed away Thursday, June 2, 2011 in a Maryville hospital. She moved to Georgetown in 1993 and was formerly of Rockford, Illinois. She was the owner and operator of Heirloom Antiques and loved to make porcelain dolls. She is survived by her parents, Kenneth and Wanda Venable of Meigs County; one daughter,...

Annel Mae Sliger

Annel Mae Sliger

Jun 1, 2011

Annel Mae Sliger, 89, of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2011 in a local hospital. She was a member of the New Prospect Cumberland Presbyterian Church and was formerly associated with First Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Oak Ridge, where she was a charter member. She was preceded in death by her parents William Carl and Mamie Burrell and 5...

Hazel J Smolira

Hazel J Smolira

May 31, 2011

Hazel J. Smolira, 82, of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2011 in a local hospital. Hazel was a retired printer from Lockheed-Martin and worked at Wal-mart as a greeter until 4 years ago. She was of the Catholic faith. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Hazel Fabos; grandson, Michael Smolira and two great granddaughters Samantha...

Audrey Davidson Vogt

Audrey Davidson Vogt

May 31, 2011

Audrey Davidson Stoutt Hacker Vogt (Granny), age 87, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Monday, May 30, 2011. Audrey was born March 5, 1924 to the late Charles and Alice Davidson. She was a member of Philippi Baptist Church. She retired from Luke Air Force Exchange in Phoenix, AZ in 1988 and moved back to Cleveland in 1993 where she...

Syntha Scoggins

Syntha Scoggins

May 30, 2011

Syntha Scoggins, 84, of Cleveland, passed away Monday, May 30, 2011 in a local healthcare facility. Syntha retired after 42 years of service from American Uniform Co. She was a member of Bancroft Church of God and was a volunteer at Bradley Memorial Hospital. She was graduated from Chattanooga Central High School, class of 1944, where she was a member...

Gussie L. Shelton

Gussie L. Shelton

May 30, 2011

Gussie L. Shelton, 86, a resident of Chattanooga passed away Monday, May 30, 2011. She was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her parents, Luther and Loma Shelton. She is survived by her brother, Tom Shelton of Chattanooga. Graveside services will be conducted at 12:00 p.m. Friday, June 3, 2011 in the Lower Spring Creek Cemetery...

Carl Ledford

Carl Ledford

May 28, 2011

Carl Ledford, 82, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, May 28, 2011, at his home. He was of the Baptist faith and a proud member of Woodmen of the World. He was the owner and operator of Ledford Furniture and Flea Market (Hwy 64) that was destroyed by the tornado on April 27th. He was preceded in death by...

Willie Mae Kibble

Willie Mae Kibble

May 28, 2011

Willie Mae Kibble, age 91, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, May 28, 2011 at her home. She was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church. She retired from Hardwick Clothes after more than 34 years of employment. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wallace Kibble; parents, Charlie and Lena Pritchett Hawkins; and brothers Lee Hawkins and C....

Peggy June England

Peggy June England

May 28, 2011

Peggy June England, 71, a resident of Cleveland, passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness on Saturday, May 28, 2011 in a local hospital. She loved and enjoyed her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Creed and Ella Kate Wallace and her sister, Marion Ledford. Survivors include her son, Steve Wallace and daughter, Creedia K. York (Michael)...

Dewey Samuel Farmer

Dewey Samuel Farmer

May 28, 2011

Dewey Samuel Farmer, 68, a resident of Old Fort passed away Saturday, May 28, 2011 in a Chattanooga hospital. He was a member of Berean Baptist Church. He was retired from Maytag Corporation after 37 years of service, a part of which time he was a supervisor. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and was an avid fisherman....

Ann Vlachos Hartsell

Ann Vlachos Hartsell

May 27, 2011

Ann Vlachos Hartsell, 88, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Friday, May 27, 2011, in a local healthcare facility. She served as a cadet nurse in the U. S. Army during World War II and was employed as an occupational health nurse with Ford Motor Company for twenty five years. She was a member of Christ the King Lutheran Church...

Mildred Davis

Mildred Davis

May 25, 2011

Minnie Mildred Beasley Davis, age 86, resident of Cleveland, TN departed this life May 25, 2011 at the family residence after an extended illness. She was born in Island, KY, June 21, 1924. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gus and Ara Self Beasley and two brothers, Russell Beasley and Augustus Beasley. Mrs. Davis was an active minister's...

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