OBITUARIES

William Francis Miessau, Sr.

William Francis Miessau, Sr.

Aug 7, 2019

William Francis Miessau, Sr., 80, of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2019, at his residence.  He served in the Air National Guard.  He enjoyed riding his Goldwing motorcycle, fishing, and most of all spending time with family.

He was preceded in death by parents, Rueben Miessau and Sarah Butler Miessau; children, Joseph Miessau, Robert Miessau, JoAnn Miessau; and brothers,...

J.C. (Knobby) Myers

J.C. (Knobby) Myers

Aug 7, 2019

J. C. (Knobby) Myers, 76, of Calhoun, TN, passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2019, at his residence.  He was a retiree of Maytag Corporation, a member of Philadelphia Missionary Baptist Church, and an avid NASCAR fan.He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Myers and Lora Brown Myers; son, James Myers; brothers, J. D. (Irene) Myers, Bill (Joan) Myers;...

John Michael O'Neill

John Michael O'Neill

Aug 3, 2019

John Michael O’Neill, 57, of Cleveland, passed away early Saturday morning, August 3, 2019 at his residence.  He was born in Detroit, Michigan, and was of the Catholic faith.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Dawn M. O’Neill.

He is survived by one son, Justin Stringer of Cleveland, and step-son, Michael Hatfield of Detroit, MI; eight grandchildren, Madison...

Wallace LaRue Mays

Wallace LaRue Mays

Jul 26, 2019

Wallace LaRue Mays, 74, of Biloxi MS, passed away Friday, July 26, 2019 in a local hospital. Wallace and his wife just celebrated their 53rd Wedding Anniversary on July 23rd. When they met she wrote a poem for him, “I heard a whisper on the wind, so gentle as it touched my skin, stirred the spirit without, within, with no...

Dr. Mary Duck Shil Kim

Dr. Mary Duck Shil Kim

Jul 24, 2019

Dr. Mary Duck Shil Kim, 85, of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at Stone Creek Health and Rehabilitation in Ashville, NC. She attended First Baptist Church of Cleveland. She was preceded in death by her parents, B. Kim and D. Song and son, David Kim. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Dr. Stephen Sae Chang...

Ollie "Tressie" Moore

Ollie "Tressie" Moore

Jul 16, 2019

Ollie “Tressie” Morgan Moore, 83, a resident of Old Fort, passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2019, at local a hospital.  She was of Baptist faith.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny Moore; parents, Earnest and Mattie Morgan; son, Johnny Ray Moore and siblings, Bessie Sherrill, Mary Ruth Kibble, Claude Morgan and Ernest Morgan.

She is survived by...

Felmet L. Eaves

Felmet L. Eaves

Jul 13, 2019

Felmet L. Eaves, 91, of Calhoun, tragically and unexpectedly passed away Friday, July 12, 2019. He was a United States Army Veteran and was ranked Corporal.  He served two tours in Germany. He was an expert marksman.  He was a member of Calhoun First Baptist Church.  He loved gardening and deep-sea fishing.

He was preceded in death by his wife...

Lynette A. Rousselle

Lynette A. Rousselle

Jul 12, 2019

Lynette A. Rousselle, 68, of Cleveland, passed away Friday, July 12, 2019 in a local healthcare facility.  She admired the Jewish Faith. 

She was preceded in death by her father Lawrence Semeraro.

She is survived by her mother Dorothy Semeraro; sisters Loren Espinoza and husband Jorge, Dana Danitz  and husband Delbert; nephews Colin Gage, Jorge L. Espinoza, Marco Espinoza,...

J.C Haun

J.C Haun

Jul 12, 2019

J.C. Haun, 84, of Cleveland, passed away Friday, July 12, 2019 at his home.  He was a member of New Hope Church of the Nazarene.  He was a retired pastor and bus driver.  He was a former city commissioner of Sweetwater; he ran for State Senate, was a member of the election commission and was the Republican Party Chairman and...

Carolyn Sue Woody Ledford

Carolyn Sue Woody Ledford

Jul 10, 2019

Carolyn Sue Woody Ledford, 68, of Georgetown, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2019 in a local hospital.  She attended First Baptist Church of Georgetown.  Carolyn enjoyed spending time with her family and her grandchildren.  She loved visiting the mountains especially, Cades Cove.  

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Annie Baker Woody and siblings, JoAnn Goforth,...

Lew Eric Winters

Lew Eric Winters

Jul 5, 2019

Lew Eric Winters, 68, of Georgetown, TN, answered his call home on Friday, July 5, 2019.  He was born in Chattanooga, TN, and was a long time resident of McDonald, TN.  He was a member of the 1968 graduating class of Bradley Central High School.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and was awarded the Air Medal of...

Lorene Lott

Lorene Lott

Jul 3, 2019

Lorene Lott, 86, of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2019, in a local hospital. She was a member of First United Pentecostal Church on Peerless Road.  Lorene retired from Life Care Centers as a CNA.  She loved flowers, cooking and spending time with her family and sewing.

She was preceded in death by her husband Johnny Lott; parents,...

Elizabeth Anne Ellington Wray

Elizabeth Anne Ellington Wray

Jun 30, 2019

Elizabeth Anne Ellington Wray, 79, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2019 in a local hospital.  She was of Baptist faith.

She was preceded in death by her parents, J.D and Cora Ellington and siblings, Lamar Ellington and Betty Jo Grant.

She is survived by two children, David Scott Moore and Dennis Elliott of Cleveland; two sisters, Barbara Sneed of Willington,...

Prince Andy Earls, Sr.

Prince Andy Earls, Sr.

Jun 27, 2019

Prince Andy Earls, Sr., 96, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2019 at his residence.  He had lived in the area his entire life.  He retired from the Coca-Cola Vending Plant in Cleveland with 40 years of service.  After his retirement, he spent time working on his farm up into his 90s.  He was a loving husband,...

Mary Frances Cross

Mary Frances Cross

Jun 26, 2019

Mary Frances (Nana Fran) Long Cross, 78, a resident of Cleveland, passed away at her home on Wednesday, June 26, 2019.  She was of the Baptist faith.  On Wednesday God gave her, her wings to go be with her husband and sons.

She will be greatly missed by all who knew her, and was loved by all who came in...

Kenneth "Kenny" E. Benson

Kenneth "Kenny" E. Benson

Jun 25, 2019

Kenneth “Kenny” E. Benson, 68, a resident of Georgetown went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family.  He was of the Baptist faith.Kenny earned an Army Commendation Medal for his service in the Vietnam War from 1970-1971 as a Specialist 4 and was honorably discharged.Kenny retired in June 2010 from...

Balvantbhai Patel

Balvantbhai Patel

Jun 18, 2019

Balvantbhai Patel, 85, of Chattanooga, passed away Monday, June 17, 2019, at his home.   

The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 20, 2019 in the chapel of Ralph Buckner Funeral Home.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at the funeral home.

We invite you to...

George Dillin Pullin

George Dillin Pullin

Jun 13, 2019

George Dillin Pullin, 82, of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, June 13, 2019, in a local hospital.  He was a veteran of the United States Army. He was of the Baptist Faith.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Pullin; his parents, Floyd Pullin and Gussie Dale Pullin; son James David Pullin, and siblings Estelene Cross, Mae Chastain, and...

Phillip Barber

Phillip Barber

Jun 6, 2019

Phillip Barber, 71, of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away Thursday, June 6, at home surrounded by his loving family.

Phil was a long-time member of the administrative staff at Lee University, serving as Registrar and in more recent years serving in the Division of Adult Learning.  He was a proud sponsor of Pi Kappa Pi at Lee University for 11 years ...

Dorothy Rosetia Bridwell Bunch Beaty

Dorothy Rosetia Bridwell Bunch Beaty

Jun 3, 2019

Dorothy Rosetia Bridwell Bunch Beaty, 87, a resident of Georgetown, passed away Monday, June 3, 2019 at her residence.  She was a member of Georgetown Baptist Church.  She enjoyed gardening, farming, quilting and traveling with the Seniors Group and cooking delicious meals for her family and friends.  Her travels took her to Nova Scotia, Niagara Falls, west to the Grand...

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