OBITUARIES

Martha Ann Whaley

Martha Ann Whaley

Dec 15, 2018

Martha Ann Whaley, 79, of Cleveland passed away Saturday, December 15, 2018 in a local hospital. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Dot Whaley and her daughter, Teresa Whaley.

She is survived by her three children, Shelia Crye and husband Mike, Paul Whaley and special friend Angie Ross and Andrew Whaley, all of Cleveland; two grandchildren, Chastity...

James Allen Sitzler

James Allen Sitzler

Dec 14, 2018

James Allen (Preacher) Sitzler, 84, of Cleveland passed away Friday morning, December 14, 2018 in a local hospital.  He was born in Tellico Plaines in 1934.  A veteran of the U.S. Air Force, he served in Korea in 1952-53.  He received the Korean Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal, National Defense Medal, and the Good Conduct Medal.  He retired from...

Betty Iva Lee Eads

Betty Iva Lee Eads

Dec 8, 2018

Betty Iva Lee Manies Eads passed away Saturday, December 8, 2018 in a Cleveland healthcare facility.  She was born in Seco, KY, on January 20, 1928 to Walter Thomas and Lura Edna Connelly Manies.  She moved to Spring City, TN, at a young age.  After graduating from Spring City High School in 1948, she moved to Chattanooga and worked at...

Taz Alan Eidson

Taz Alan Eidson

Dec 7, 2018

Taz Alan Eidson, 51, passed away December 7, 2018, in Cleveland, Tenn.  He was a veteran of the United States Army.

 

He is survived by his son Aadonnyss Eidson of Cleveland; mother Sandra Freitas of Castro Valley, California; sisters, Kim Rayford of CO and Dawn Bras of CA; brother, Rob of CA.

 

There will be no services at...

Ronald "Bud" L. Cansler

Ronald "Bud" L. Cansler

Dec 6, 2018

Ronald L. “Bud” Cansler, 77, passed away Thursday, December 6, 2018 in a local hospital.  He had owned Bud’s Auto Service and worked at Lincoln Mullinax.  He was of the Christian faith.  He loved classic cars, auto racing, and golfing, but most of all, he loved spending time with his family.He was preceded in death by his parents, Luther Grant...

Henry Nelson Holder

Henry Nelson Holder

Dec 5, 2018

Henry Nelson Holder, 79, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 5, 2018. He loved jeep racing, motorcycles, fishing, camping and his cabin in Coker Creek. He also loved animals and loved blue grass music. He was dearly loved and will be missed by all who knew him. He was of the Church...

Athina Elpis Cavill

Athina Elpis Cavill

Dec 4, 2018

Athina Elpis Cavill, 98, of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, December 4, 2018 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Emmanuel and Telessila Frangakis. She was of the Greek Orthodox Faith.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Patrick Cavill and 1 brother and sister.

She is survived by her...

Joseph (Joe) Paul Hamilton, Jr.

Joseph (Joe) Paul Hamilton, Jr.

Dec 2, 2018

Joseph (Joe) Paul Hamilton, Jr. passed away December 2, 2018, in Cleveland, Tenn.  A lifelong Cleveland resident, he was a driving force in the creation of the Museum Center at 5ive Points and helped bring the community together to raise .5 million to build the facility. He served as executive director from 1994 to 2006. The museum earned 10 awards...

Clayton Daniel Debity

Clayton Daniel Debity

Dec 1, 2018

Clayton Daniel Debity, 52, of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, December 1, 2018, at his residence. He lived in this area his entire life and was employed by Whirlpool. He loved fishing and traveling in the state of California and throughout the United States. 

He was preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy Ann Debity; and brother, James Steven Debity.

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Clarence Black

Clarence Black

Nov 26, 2018

Clarence Black, 94, of Cleveland passed away Monday, November 26, 2018 at the family residence.  He was an avid collector of die cast cars, antique cars and old car tags.  He was a member of Waterville Baptist Church.  He was retired from Honeywell. He was preceded in death by his wife, Era Ann Black; daughter, Glenda Rae Waters and parents,...

John Tile Scroggins

John Tile Scroggins

Nov 25, 2018

John Tile Scroggins, 93, of Crandall, GA, passed away November 25, 2018, at a healthcare facility in Lafayette, GA.  He was born in Bradley County, lived in Florida for several years, and had spent the last 28 years in Murray County, GA.  He was of the Baptist faith.  He was an avid sports fan, especially wrestling and NASCAR racing.  He...

Fred W. Mayo Sr.

Fred W. Mayo Sr.

Nov 23, 2018

Fred W. Mayo Sr., 80, of Cleveland, passed away Friday, November 23, 2018 at his residence.  He worked for Maytag for 49 years, and was a member of the Shiners Lodge in Chattanooga. He was of the Baptist faith.

He was preceded in death by his parents Fletcher L. Mayo and Ruth Farmer Mayo; children Randy Mayo and Karen...

Helen L. Thompson

Helen L. Thompson

Nov 22, 2018

Helen L. Thompson, 93, of Ooltewah, passed away Thursday, November 22, 2018 in a local healthcare facility.  She was a great homemaker, loving mother, and grandmother.  She enjoyed crocheting and was a very accomplished pianist and organist.She was preceded in death by her husband, Reese Thompson; parents, M.M. Butts and Elsie Butts; and one grandson.She is survived by her three...

Willie Marie Underwood

Willie Marie Underwood

Nov 21, 2018

Willie Marie Underwood, 89, of Cleveland passed away in a local healthcare facility, Wednesday, November 21, 2018.  She had a passion for flowers and gardening.  She was of the Christian faith.        She was preceded in death by her husband, James Underwood; and her parents, Sullivan Haire and Elsie Smith Haire; brothers, John and Cecil Haire; and sister, Edna Ogle.            

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Faye Dean Franklin Pike

Faye Dean Franklin Pike

Nov 21, 2018

Faye Dean Franklin Pike, 72, of Old Fort passed away at her residence, Wednesday, November 21, 2018.  She enjoyed cleaning, sewing, cooking, and all of her grandchildren.  She was of the Baptist faith.               

She is survived by her husband, Dennis Pike of Old Fort; children, Lora Ausmus of Old Fort, Linda (Joe) Locke of Georgia, Jim Flowers of Cleveland,...

Ailene Robinson Moffett

Ailene Robinson Moffett

Nov 21, 2018

On November 21, 2018, Ailene Robinson Moffett transitioned out of this earthly life and joined her loved ones and friends in the eternal life she longed for since her conversion to Christianity in her childhood years.  Born on May 14, 1931, Ailene will be remembered as a steadfast woman of faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, a servant to the...

Larry Harriager Neff

Larry Harriager Neff

Nov 19, 2018

Larry Harriager Neff, 75, of Calhoun passed away in a Chattanooga hospital, Monday November 19, 2018.  He was a graduate of Anderson College in Anderson, Indiana.  Larry was a professor at Tennessee-Wesleyan University for many years. He loved woodworking, psychology, and special education.  He was of the Church of God faith. 

He was preceded in death by his parents...

Steven Lee Kelly

Steven Lee Kelly

Nov 18, 2018

Steven Lee Kelly, 59, of Benton passed away, Sunday November 18, 2018.  He was of the Christian faith. 

He was preceded in death by his parents Conley and Betty Jean Smith Kelly and brothers Paul and Jimmy Kelly

He is survived by his children Heather Kelly of Cleveland, Steven Kelly of Florence, KY and Miranda Kelly of Florence,...

Jimmie Louise Matthews Millard

Jimmie Louise Matthews Millard

Nov 16, 2018

Jimmie Louise Matthews Millard, 82, of Birchwood passed away Friday November 16, 2018, in a local healthcare facility.  She was a lifelong resident of Rhea County.  She loved cooking and gardening.  She was a member of Burdette Baptist Church.

She was proceeded in death by parents Tom and Tennessee Wright Matthews; son James Millard; sisters Carolyn Pierce, Bobbie McKinney, and...

Mildred Imogene Proctor

Mildred Imogene Proctor

Nov 16, 2018

Mildred Imogene Proctor, 82, of Cleveland died Friday morning, at home, peacefully.  She was of the Baptist faith.  She was a mother and friend to many people in her life, and was always willing to help or give to anyone in need.

She was the wife of the late Tommie E. Proctor; daughter of the late Arch and Lillie Emerson.

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