OBITUARIES

Preston H. Goins

Preston H. Goins

Aug 7, 2019

Preston H. Goins, 71, of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2019 in a Chattanooga Hospital.  He was a member of Big Spring Baptist Church. He was former employee of Elastic Yarn, Dana Corporation and was a graduate of Tennessee Tech.

He was preceded in death by his father, Haven Goins.

He is survived by his mother, Rachel Pearl Wilson...

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...

Lane Watson

Lane Watson

Aug 2, 2019

Lane “Wad” Watson, 86, of Cleveland passed away Friday, August 2, 2019 after a hard fought and courageous battle with cancer. He was the most loving, generous man to everyone around him. Even in the last months of his life he would give everyone a good laugh with his ability to say the entire alphabet backwards in rapid time. He...

Paul C. King

Paul C. King

Jul 31, 2019

Paul C. King, 82, of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at his residence.  He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and worked construction.  Paul loved the mountains and was just a good old mountain country boy.  He attended Valley View Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Bud and Annie King; children,...

Laura Jean Calfee

Laura Jean Calfee

Jul 31, 2019

Laura Jean Morrow Calfee, 54, lifelong resident of Cleveland found victory after a courageous, determined life’s journey to Heaven on July 31, 2019. After being welcomed by her Savior, Jesus Christ, she was lovingly embraced by her parents, James William “Bill” and Sarah Elizabeth Morrow. She leaves behind the love of her life, her dairy farming husband of nearly 33...

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...

Ida Mae "Maw" Hitson

Ida Mae "Maw" Hitson

Jul 18, 2019

Ida Mae “Maw” Hitson, 94, of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2019 at her residence. She was retired from Cleveland State Community College and was of the Christian faith.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William Calvin “Boss” Smith and Mary K. Floyd Smith; daughter, Brenda Hitson; brother, L. A. Smith; and sisters, Clarice Bonine and Ruth...

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...

Luther "Luke" Dean Powers

Luther "Luke" Dean Powers

Jul 14, 2019

Luther “Luke” Dean Powers, 57, of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2019 at a Chattanooga hospital.  He was born August 28, 1961 to the late Sammie and Geraldine Branam Powers.  Luke was employed by Mohawk Carpets for 38 years.  He was of the Baptist faith.  He was a loving husband and dad.  Luke loved people and had a heart...

Loisteen T. Stapp

Loisteen T. Stapp

Jul 14, 2019

Loisteen T. Stapp, 88, of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2019 at a local healthcare facility.  She was a member of Beacon Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John Martin Russell and Ola Jane Cook Russell; three brothers, four sisters; and one grandson, Kevin Stapp.

Survivors include her sons, Joe (Donna) Stapp of Dalton, GA...

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...

Jean Davis

Jean Davis

Jul 13, 2019

Jean Davis, 68, of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, July 13, 2019 at her home.  She attended Samples Memorial Baptist Church.  Jean was a loving mother, daughter and sister. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, William Calvin Boyd and Velma N. Carson Boyd.

Survivors include her daughter, Kim Sneed and husband, Russell of Cleveland; siblings, Don Boyd and...

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,...

Reverend Charles Edward Henderson

Reverend Charles Edward Henderson

Jul 10, 2019

Reverend Charles Edward Henderson, 82, of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2019. He was a veteran of the United States Army and also was the department head of Inhalation Therapy at Bradley Memorial Hospital.  After leaving there he started an electrical business, Ed’s Service Center.  Ed finished his career as an industrial electrician in Georgia.

Ed was the founding...

Donald Stanton Epperson

Donald Stanton Epperson

Jul 7, 2019

Donald Stanton Epperson, 93, of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2019 at his home.  He was born in Charleston on December 20, 1925.  He retired as a truck driver from Cleveland Express after 30 years of service.  Donald attended North Cleveland Baptist Church with his family, but was a lifelong member of Charleston United Methodist Church.

He was preceded...

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...

Richard "Rick" Paul Donohoo

Richard "Rick" Paul Donohoo

Jul 4, 2019

Richard “Rick” Paul Donohoo, 61, of Panama City Beach, Florida, lost his life in a motorcycle accident on July 4, 2019 in Panama City Beach, FL.  Rick had lived in Florida for nine years and loved it there.  He was a veteran of the United States Air Force.  Rick was employed at the Sandpiper Hotel in Panama City Beach. 

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