OBITUARIES

Robert Edward Hadden

Robert Edward Hadden

Aug 10, 2019

Robert Edward Hadden, 73, of Rising Fawn, Georgia passed away Saturday, August 10, 2019. He was born April 22, 1946 in Troy, New York to the late Samuel Edward Hadden and Ida Rita Marcioni Hadden. Robert proudly served in the United States Army. He was very artistic and loved to draw. He enjoyed woodworking and making model cars. In addition...

Paul Denton Bowman, Jr.

Paul Denton Bowman, Jr.

Aug 8, 2019

Paul Denton Bowman, Jr., 68, of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, August 8, 2019, at a Chattanooga healthcare facility.  Paul was born June 20, 1951 to Paul and Olga Shafran Bowman in Baltimore, Maryland.  As a young boy, Paul moved with his parents to Orlando, Florida where he became a high school sports star in football and track & field at...

Betty Kaye Smith

Betty Kaye Smith

Aug 8, 2019

Betty Kaye Smith, 72, of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2019 in a local healthcare facility.  She was of Baptist faith and was retired from Whirlpool after forty-four years of service.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Theodore and Lizzie Mantooth Kersey and siblings, Kenneth Kersey, Roy Kersey, Billy Kersey, Bobby Kersey, Ruthanna Kersey-Suggs and Grace Disharoon.

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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;...

James Edward Dooley, Jr.

James Edward Dooley, Jr.

Aug 7, 2019

James Edward Dooley, Jr., 64, of Chattanooga, Tennessee went to be with his Lord and Savior on August 7, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Edward Dooley, Sr. and Eula Mae Simmons Dooley, and sister, Linda Anderson of Chattanooga.

Survivors include his beloved wife of 39 years, Rosalind “Robin” Dooley; two sons, James Edward Dooley, III...

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...

Charles Lee Stinnett

Charles Lee Stinnett

Aug 6, 2019

 

Charles Lee Stinnett, 73, of Cleveland went home to be with his Lord and Savior on August 6, 2019. He was a retired dairy farmer and he loved fishing, camping, going to church and spending time with his family especially his grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ressie Lee Sims Stinnett and Henry Lee Stinnett; two...

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...

Jeffery Dean Turnipseed

Jeffery Dean Turnipseed

Aug 3, 2019

Jeffery "Dean" Turnipseed, age 56 of Rock Springs, Georgia passed away early morning on Saturday, August 3, 2019. He was born December 13, 1962 in Lafayette, Georgia to Cecil and Lorine Turnipseed. Dean was a man that was loved by many and had many talents. He was a carpenter by trade for most of his adult life, but also worked...

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...

Emanuel Richard Rodriguez

Emanuel Richard Rodriguez

Jul 28, 2019

Emanuel Richard Rodriguez (Manny), 58, of McDonald TN, passed away early morning on July 28th, 2019.

 

Emanuel was born in Bad Axe, Michigan on October 26th, 1960 to Frances M. Gardner and late Anselmo R. Rodriguez.

Emanuel was married to Valerie Rodriguez on August 5th, 2005; they were married 11 yrs.

Emanuel worked as a steelworker the majority of...

Randy Russell Brown

Randy Russell Brown

Jul 27, 2019

Randy Russell Brown, 50, of Cleveland passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2019. Randy loved baseball and collecting autographs from players. He also loved to cook and clean. He was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth Brown and sister, Diane Whitley.

Survivors include his precious daughter, Katie Marie Brown; mother, Lena Brown; brothers, Gary (Sherrie) Brown and Ken (Robin)...

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...

Haven Ellen West

Haven Ellen West

Jul 23, 2019

The family is saddened to announce the unexpected death of their beloved granddaughter, daughter, sister and aunt, Haven West. Haven passed away on July 23, 2019. She was preceded in death by her great-grandmother, Allie McBryan; grandmother, Ricky Doss; grandfather, Glenn Doss, Sr.; uncles, Fred Doss and Glenn Doss, Jr.; aunt, Brenda Sue Kessler.

She is survived by her grandmothers,...

David James Lovell

David James Lovell

Jul 21, 2019

David James Lovell, 56, of Blairsville, Georgia passed from this life on Sunday, July 21, 2019. He was born June 8, 1963 in Keokuk, Iowa to James R. Lovell and Phyllis L. Parks Lovell. David was an avid fisherman and once won a bass boat in a fishing tournament. He loved waterskiing and enjoyed being on a waterskiing team. He...

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...

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