OBITUARIES

Donna Beth Foley

Donna Beth Foley

Jul 17, 2022

Donna Beth Daugherty Foley, age 62, passed away July 17, 2022 at a local hospital.  She was dearly loved and will be missed by all that knew her.

Preceded in death by parents, Eugene and Mary Ellen Daugherty; and lifelong friend Diane Clevenger.

Survivors include her husband, David Foley; sisters and brother-in-law, Lillian Cook, Sonya and Steve Williams; brothers and...

Jane Davis

Jane Davis

Jul 17, 2022

Jane Davis, 77, lifelong resident of Cleveland passed away Sunday, July 17, 2022 in a local hospital. She was a very loving mother, grandmother and great- grandmother, and was lovingly called “Nanny”. She loved playing with them and going to their games. Jane was of the Baptist faith.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Warren Taylor and Margaret...

Mary K. Ensley

Mary K. Ensley

Jul 17, 2022

Mary Katherine “Tootsie” Howell Ensley, 89, a life-long resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, July 17, 2022. 

Tootsie was a member of Big Spring Baptist Church, where she sang in the choir, devoted time to the church library and participated in the Senior Adult ministry. She was passionate about her faith in God, and...

Betty J. Ownbey Ballard

Betty J. Ownbey Ballard

Jul 16, 2022

Betty J. Ownbey Ballard, 91, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, July 16, 2022 at her home.  She was a 1948 graduate of Bradley High School.  Betty was a member of Ridgeview Baptist Church.  She loved cooking, being with her family and friends and spending past summers at Parksville Lake.

She was preceded in death by her husband,...

Phyllis Tippitt

Phyllis Tippitt

Jul 16, 2022

Phyllis Tippitt, 81, of Cleveland passed away Saturday, July 16, 2022. She was a member of North Cleveland Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents Harry Hicks and Mildred Ross Hicks; sister Brenda Harpe; nephew Barry Bailey; niece Melissa Medley.

She is survived by her husband of 55 years Philip Tippitt; son Brian Tippitt and wife Doreen...

John L. Scott

John L. Scott

Jul 16, 2022

According to his birth certificate, John was born in the stick of Birchwood, Tennessee, on August 9, 1932. He was born the second son of Frank and Cora Scott. Otherwise, he was born the day before-at least if the declared testimony of his older brother, Howard, was to be believed. John was only too happy to celebrate both of his...

Jacob Matthew Creasman

Jacob Matthew Creasman

Jul 15, 2022

Jacob Matthew Creasman, 33, of Etowah passed away Friday, July 15, 2022 in an Etowah healthcare facility. He was a veteran of the US Marines. Jacob was a graduate of Bradley High School, class of 2007. He was a kind and loving man and always had a smile on his face, he enjoyed hunting, fishing and Georgia football. Jacob’s life...

Eligio Perez Fercano

Eligio Perez Fercano

Jul 13, 2022

Eligio Perez Fercano passed away Wednesday, July 13, 2022 of Valley Head, Alabama at a local hospital. He will always be remembered by his outgoing and loving personality. Eligio never met a stranger and was a very talented hair stylist for 20 years. He will be truly missed by everyone that knew him! He is survived by his only daughter,...

Louise Francis Duggar

Louise Francis Duggar

Jul 10, 2022

Louise Francis Duggar, 94, formerly of Cleveland, died on July 10, 2022.  She was born August 29, 1927,

 in Jasper, TN.,  to the late Oscar H. and Hallie Henninger Francis.

 

Louise was a long-time member of First Christian Church in Cleveland, serving as Deaconess,

 financial secretary, Sunday school teacher, board member and member of the choir.  Louise

was affiliated...

Sheila Marie Harvey

Sheila Marie Harvey

Jul 10, 2022

Sheila Harvey, 68, of Harrison passed away peacefully, at her home surrounded by her family. Sheila was a Christian and a member of Liberty Church of Jesus, in Athens. She loved to cook for her family.

Preceded in death by parents, Leonard and Lucille Roberts; siblings, Virginia Sherlin, Betty Johnson, Lonnie and Franklin Roberts.

Survived to cherish in her memory,...

Carolyn D Barner

Carolyn D Barner

Jul 7, 2022

Carolyn D Barner passed away peacefully at her home on July 7, 2022.  She was a resident of Spring City, Tn.  Carolyn loved her hugs and kisses and she had a smile for anyone.  She knew how to brighten everyone’s day.  She was a beautiful and very happy young lady.

We will always love and miss you dearly Butterbean!!  Fly...

Mary Lou Cross Sluder

Mary Lou Cross Sluder

Jul 7, 2022

Mary Lou Cross Sluder, 74, of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, July 7, 2022 in a local health care facility.   She was born April 21, 1948 in Germany to the late Homer and Franziska “Fanny” Cross.  Mary Lou was a member of Mount Olive Ministries.  She enjoyed her flower gardens and was a loving wife.

In addition to her parents she...

Kent E. Ensley

Kent E. Ensley

Jul 2, 2022

Kent E. Ensley, 70, of Georgetown, TN, passed away peacefully and joined many family and friends in Heaven on Saturday, July 2, 2022 in a local healthcare facility. 

An accident in 1982, left Kent a quadriplegic, but did not leave him handicapped.  Kent became a source of encouragement to others, and a wealth of knowledge, he used to help...

Kathy E. Penn Marks

Kathy E. Penn Marks

Jul 1, 2022

Kathy E. Penn Marks, 67, of Ellijay, GA, passed away Friday, July 1, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family. Kathy was of the Christian faith and was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her family.  

She was preceded in death by her parents, Leroy and Icy (Brannon) Helton; husband, John L. Penn;...

Jetaun Cheryl Washington

Jetaun Cheryl Washington

Jun 27, 2022

On June 27, 2022, Jetaun C. Washington died peacefully in Cleveland, Tennessee after battling cancer. She was 69 years old.

Jetaun was born on August 28, 1952. She attended Washington High School in Washington, PA but graduated from Logan High School in Logan, WV after deciding she wanted to attend West Virginia State University. She was a proud WV State...

Alice Rose Kinne

Alice Rose Kinne

Jun 26, 2022

Alice Rose Edwards Kinne, 91, a resident of Cleveland, passed peacefully at a local assisted living facility, Sunday, June 26, 2022.

She was born in White Sulphur Springs, New York on June15, 1931 to Byron and Margarette Jung Edwards.  In 1949, she married Robert Kinne.  They were married for 53 years.  She was retired from AT&T.  Alice and Bob moved...

Mart Allen Epperson

Mart Allen Epperson

Jun 25, 2022

 Mart Allen Epperson, born May 14, 1934, left his earthly home June 25, 2022 surrounded by his beloved family. Though saddened by our loss, we’re comforted in knowing he is finally at rest in the arms of Jesus and his cherished wife, Dorothy Faye Epperson. 

 Known to many for his quick wit and fondness for adventure and fun, Mart...

Bryan L. Liner

Bryan L. Liner

Jun 25, 2022

Bryan L. Liner, 82, of Cleveland passed away Saturday, June 25, 2022 at his residence.  He was a member of Bellefounte Baptist Church for many many years. He was the owner, operator of Texaco and Sinclair Filling Stations and also the owner of Auto Town Used Cars.  Bryan was always the life of the party, the “Jokester” and he never...

Anna Louise Suits

Anna Louise Suits

Jun 24, 2022

Anna Louise Moore Suits, 97, of Cleveland completed her life of faith on June 24, 2022, at a local healthcare facility.  Her son Jerry waited by her bed as her breaths became more shallow and less and less frequent, until they were no more.  She slipped quietly into the life beyond where God awaited her.  Her departure left all with...

Gene Lowell Howard

Gene Lowell Howard

Jun 24, 2022

Gene Lowell Howard, 86, a resident of McDonald, passed away Friday, June 24, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, and a retiree of Suburban Propane.

He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Hazel Brown Howard; brothers, Ike Howard and Don Howard; sisters, Evelyn McSpaddin, Muriel Chadwick, Ann...

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