Mae V Davis
May 25, 2021
Vina Mae Underwood Davis was born in Turkey Creek in the back hills of Tellico Plains, Tennessee not far from the North Carolina line. She was raised in and around the Tellico, Sweetwater, Madisonville area until she married Willard Amos Davis at the age of 14 and moved to the Dentsville area of McMinn County near the old Trew’s Store....
Christine Clabough Miller
May 25, 2021
Christine Clabough Miller, 82, of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, May 25, 2021 in a Chattanooga hospital. She was a member of Thompson Springs Baptist Church. Christine was retired from Bradley Memorial Hospital (Tennova) after over 43 years of service as an L.P.N. She was also a member of Woodmen of the World, Lodge #16. She was a devoted and loving...
Mable Kay Lemons Hensley
May 25, 2021
Mable Kay Lemons Hensley, 83, of Cleveland and formerly of Ten Mile, passed away Tuesday, May 25, 2021 in a local hospital. As a child she worked on the family farm. In later years Mable was employed by Bishop Bakery, Kirby Denim Factory and for 15 years as a housekeeper at Life Care of Cleveland. Mable was of the Pentecostal...
Thomas A. Hopkins
May 21, 2021
Thomas A. Hopkins, 88, a resident of Cleveland for the past 44 years passed away Friday, May 21, 2021 at his home. He was a member of the Calico Squares, Knights of Columbus and a member of St. Therese of Lisieux Catholic Church.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Patricia Ann Hopkins who passed away in 1995;...
Nelle M. King
May 19, 2021
Nelle M. King, 85, a resident of Cleveland, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 surrounded by family. She has lived in the Cleveland area most of her life, and was of the Methodist faith. Mrs. King loved flowers, gardening, and working her puzzle books.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert King; father, Francis...
Paul Daniel Kilgore
May 17, 2021
Paul Daniel Kilgore, 87, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Monday, May 17, 2021, at a hospital in Chattanooga surrounded by his family. U.S. retired Army Sergeant, First Class, E-7, Paul, served from 1956-1976, serving for 2 tours in Vietnam. Mr. Kilgore was in the Airborne division, and was shot down once during combat. He received many decorations, medals, and...
Leslie Lee Cole
May 17, 2021
Leslie Lee Cole, age 90, of Etowah passed away Monday, May 17, 2021 at his home. Leslie retired from L&N/CSX Railroad after 30 years. He loved Bluegrass and Country music and playing his guitar. He was a regular at the Hardee’s Coffee Club and enjoyed shopping with his retired friends.
Leslie is preceded in death by his brothers, Willie Cole...
Jennifer Nicole Tilton
May 16, 2021
Jennifer “Jen” Nicole Tilton, 40, passed away as a result of a traumatic brain injury sustained during a motor vehicle accident. She loved her three dogs, Mingo, Ellie Mae, and Diego. Kids were drawn to her; Jen was a hero at a young age having saved a young child’s life, she was very intelligent, and great with numbers. Jen was...
Christopher Michael Humphries
May 16, 2021
Christopher "Chris" Humphries, 46, of Cleveland, TN died in the arms of his mother and wife on May 16th 2021 at Tennova Hospital in Knoxville, TN after a courageous battle against cancer. Chris and Heidi were married for 15 years and have four children together. Chris' love for his children was endless. Chris had a master degree in Ministry from...
David A. Jenkins
May 14, 2021
David A. Jenkins, 80, of Cleveland, went to be with his family in Heaven on Friday, May 14, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was retired from Westvaco and served in the United States Army.
He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Arthur and Violet Jenkins; sister and brother-in-law, Virginia and...
Richard Allen Bickley Sr
May 13, 2021
Richard Allen Bickley, Sr. (Rick) was born on December 20, 1943, to Jim and Daisy Bickley in Columbia, SC. He departed this life on May 13, 2021, at his home in Ringgold, GA, surrounded by his loving family.Rick lived an adventurous life, being on his own from the age of 12. He was a crop duster and worked as a...
Geraldine L Johnson
May 12, 2021
Mrs. Geraldine Le Meris Tate Johnson, passed away on Wednesday night, May 12, 2021 at a local nursing home. She was born in Reeves Station, Georgia on May 16, 1932. Her parents were Marvin Walter Tate and Mary Jane Burnett Tate. Geleraldine moved to Tennessee where she married Lawrence Elwin Johnson of Canandaigia, New York in 1952. Together they taught...
Eveyln Gamblin Bryan
May 12, 2021
Evelyn Gamblin Bryan, 94, passed away Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at Erlanger in Chattanooga. She was a resident of Calhoun, TN most of her life. She was a life-long member, and oldest living member, of Calhoun United Methodist church, where she sang in the church choir, served as bell-ringer and Sunday School Superintendent. Evelyn graduated from Calhoun High School and,...
Billy Eugene "Gene" Dunn
May 12, 2021
Billy Eugene “Gene” Dunn, 77, of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at his residence. He was a 1962 graduate of Bradley High School. Gene was a veteran of the United States Army and served two tours in Vietnam as a combat medic. He retired as a truck driver from Shaw Industries. Gene was a “man’s man” who enjoyed...
Mildred Virginia Worley
May 11, 2021
Mildred Virginia Worley, 83, a resident of Georgetown, passed away on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at a healthcare facility. Ms. Worley retired from Kroger, and had lived in this area most of her life. She loved going on mountain and car rides, and in her pastime she enjoyed reading. “Mama Worley”, as she was called by many, ensured no one...
Robert "Robbie" Jenkins
May 11, 2021
Robert D. “Robbie” Jenkins, 68, of Cleveland passed away Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at a Chattanooga hospital. Robbie was a wonderful husband and father who was lovingly called “Poppa”. He enjoyed woodworking, fishing, and music. He loved President Donald Trump.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Dexter and Clara Mae Jenkins.
Survivors include his wife, Janice Jenkins of...
Jeffery Leigh May
May 10, 2021
Jeff May, age 70, of Etowah passed away Monday, May 10, 2021 at his home. He enjoyed being outside, working on his yard, repairing cars, just anything to keep himself occupied and outdoors.
Jeff is preceded in death by his parents, Leroy and Etta May.
He is survived by his wife, Tracy May of Etowah; brother, Jerry May of Sevierville,...
Theresa "Terry" Marie Honaker
May 10, 2021
Theresa “Terry” Marie Honaker, 81, of Cleveland passed away Monday, May 10, 2021 at her home. She was a member of St. Therese of Lisieux Catholic Church and a member of the church choir. Theresa was also interior church decorator and wedding coordinator. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother; she loved taking care of her babies...
Charles Ray Abercrombie
May 8, 2021
Charles Ray “Charlie Brown” Abercrombie, 81, of Cleveland entered into heaven through the Gates of Glory on Saturday, May 8, 2021. He was assured of this because he believed that John 3:16 was true and that “God so loved the world that he sent his only son, Jesus that whomever believed in him would not perish, but have eternal life.”...
John Franklin Browder Jr.
May 7, 2021
John F. “Pinky” Browder Jr, 83, passed away May 7, 2021 at his home in Old Fort, TN. He loved his family, music, especially Gospel and Bluegrass, going to the Smokey Mountains, and sitting on his garage porch. “Pinky” was a role model employee. He retired from Maytag after 43 years of service, amassing 35 years of perfect attendance.
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