OBITUARIES

Glen David Dalton

Glen David Dalton

Aug 9, 2017

Glen David “Shorty” Dalton, 88, of Cleveland, went home to be with The Lord on August 9, 2017 after a long battle with Alzheimer's.  A lifetime resident of this area, Mr. Dalton loved the outdoors -- he especially enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and working outdoors.  For many years he could also be found playing polo at what is now Bendabout...

Alice F. Wheeler

Alice F. Wheeler

Aug 8, 2017

Alice F. Wheeler, 73, of McDonald passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at her home. She attended John’s Memorial Baptist Church. She was retired from Peyton’s Corporation and was a graduate of Bradley Central High School, class of 1962.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Reverend L.V. Ledford and Eula Mae Cunningham Ledford; daughter, Dianna Faye Slaughter; brothers,...

Lucille Blevins Deakins

Lucille Blevins Deakins

Aug 7, 2017

Lucille Blevins Deakins, 79, a resident of Cleveland, passed away at her home on August 07, 2017. She was a member of Georgetown Baptist Church. She loved her family and enjoyed photography.

 

She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank Blevins and Winnie Hutsell Blevins; sisters, Bonnie Long and Jewel Womac; and brother, Argile Blevins.

 

Lucille is...

B.H. (Bobby) Williams

B.H. (Bobby) Williams

Aug 6, 2017

Bobby (B. H.) Williams, 91, of Cleveland, went home to be with the Lord in a local healthcare facility on August 6, 2017.  He was born December 9, 1925 in East Bernstadt, Kentucky. B.H. was preceded in death by his loving wife of 58 years, Cleo Gabbard Williams, parents Bob and Dorothy Williams, grandsons Aaron Williams and Brett Williams; brother,...

Lucas Diaz

Lucas Diaz

Aug 5, 2017

Lucas M. Diaz, 86, of McDonald, passed away Saturday, August 5, 2017, at a local healthcare facility.  He was a member of McDonald Road Seventh Day Adventist Church and taught Theology in both Colombia and the Dominican Republic.  He was a Pastor in California, New York, Illinois and Florida, as well as a Professor of Theology and will be missed...

Donald Fenton

Donald Fenton

Aug 5, 2017

Donald Fenton went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 5, 2017.   Born in Medford, Massachusetts on October 9, 1937, he was raised on a farm in Clinton, Maine, graduated from Maine Central Institute and served with the US Army Intelligence in Korea and at the National Security Agency.   His early career began in agricultural, industrial, and ground...

Edith Shannon Morrow

Edith Shannon Morrow

Aug 3, 2017

Edith Shannon Morrow, 93, of Delano and formerly of Old Fort, passed away Thursday, August 3, 2017.  She was a member of Gateway Church of Christ in Etowah.  She was retired from Hardwick Clothes. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Mettie A. Skelton Shannon; husband, Herman Morrow; six brothers, Tom Shannon, Walter Shannon, Johnny Shannon,...

Margaret Sue Moles Roach

Margaret Sue Moles Roach

Jul 30, 2017

Margaret Sue Moles Roach, 78, of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, July 30, 2017.  She was born in Athens, TN and lived in the Cleveland-Birchwood-Chattanooga areas until 1954 when her Mom, Mary Louise took her and her two girls to Florida.  Margaret lived there until February 4, 2010 and moved back to Cleveland.  Her battles started in 2012, but it has...

Wayne G. Pippenger

Wayne G. Pippenger

Jul 29, 2017

Wayne G. Pippenger, 87, of Cleveland passed away Saturday, July 29, 2017 at his home. He was a dedicated and faithful member of Union Grove Church of Christ for 50 years where he taught Bible school and served as Deacon and Treasurer.

Wayne was in building material sales for thirty years. He was retired from the US Army, US Air...

Bishop William L. Coile

Bishop William L. Coile

Jul 28, 2017

Bishop William L. Coile, age 89, went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 28, 2017.  He was born on January 27, 1928 to the late W.C. and Leota Coile.

He was an ordained bishop in the Church of God of Prophecy and spent most of his life in ministry.  He was an employee of the White Wing Publishing...

Virginia "Jenny" Burnside

Virginia "Jenny" Burnside

Jul 28, 2017

Virginia “Jenny” Burnside, 72, of Cleveland, passed away Friday, July 28, 2017 surrounded by her family at a Chattanooga health care facility.  She was a member of Dalton Pike Baptist Church.  She loved her family with all her heart and her children, grandchildren and great grand grandchildren were her joy. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, Emmett...

Ann Dorothy Osborne

Ann Dorothy Osborne

Jul 27, 2017

Ann Dorothy Osborne, age 88, mother, grandmother, wife, entrepreneur, Osborne family matriarch, and lifelong motorist died on Thursday, July 27, 2017 in Memphis, TN.  Her granddaughter stated that she had never met anyone as fiercely independent nor as brave as her grandmother.

Dorothy was born to Beatrice Hague and Walter Brandon on June 18, 1929 in Cleveland, TN.  She...

Ada V. Craig

Ada V. Craig

Jul 27, 2017

Ada V. Craig, 76, of Cleveland passed away Thursday, July 27, 2017 at her home. She was retired from Duracell Corporation and was a fan of nature with a special interest in gardening.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William M. and Roxa E. Sneed, Sr.; son, Randy Craig; brother, Clyde Sneed; and sister, Louise Brackett.

Survivors include...

James Lee Davenport

James Lee Davenport

Jul 26, 2017

James Lee Davenport, age 3, went to his Heavenly Home on July 26, 2017.  He was born on September 30, 2013 in Cleveland, Tennessee.  James loved Thomas the Train and ran his battery operated train so often that he would run out of batteries and was constantly asking for more.  He loved to dance and laugh, and loved to eat. ...

Ed Hammontree

Ed Hammontree

Jul 26, 2017

Howard E. “Ed” Hammontree, 87, of Cleveland passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2017 in a local hospital.  He was a veteran of the United States Army.  Ed retired from Jones Printing Company in Chattanooga.  He also served as a deputy sheriff in Georgia.  He was a member of Cloverleaf Baptist church. 

He was preceded in death by his parents,...

Lucille Pauline Postell Parris

Lucille Pauline Postell Parris

Jul 22, 2017

Lucille Pauline Postell Parris, 86, of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, July 22, 2017, at her residence.  She had lived in Cleveland most of her life and was a member of Victory Street Church of God.  She loved her family, especially her children and grandchildren.  She enjoyed working in her garden.

 

She was preceded in death by her husband,...

Robert "Bobby" Bacon

Robert "Bobby" Bacon

Jul 21, 2017

Robert “Bobby” Bacon, 83, long-time resident of Cleveland left the loving arms of his family and entered the loving arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, July 21, 2017. He was a loving husband, father and “Pappy” to his grandchildren. He was the son of the late Robert Olen and Irene Watson Bacon. A veteran of the...

Jack Allen Ledford

Jack Allen Ledford

Jul 20, 2017

Jack Allen Ledford, 80, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, July 20, 2017 at his home after a battle with cancer.  He was a graduate of Charleston High School where he played basketball.  He had a love of local sports.  He followed and supported all his grandchildren in their sports endeavors.  Jack was also an avid University of...

Clara M. Jenkins

Clara M. Jenkins

Jul 20, 2017

Clara M. Jenkins, 90, of Cleveland passed away Thursday, July 20, 2017 at her home. She was a member of Calvary Life Pentecostal Church.

 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Dexter Jenkins; parents, Walter and Annie Williford Henry.

 

Survivors include her children, Robert Jenkins (Janice), Donnie Jenkins, and Dale Henry (Cheryl) all of Cleveland; grandchildren,...

Lena Marie Smith

Lena Marie Smith

Jul 19, 2017

Lena Marie Vines Smith, 77, of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at a local health care facility.  A member of God’s House of Prayer, Mrs. Smith loved Arts and Crafts and all of her grandchildren and will be missed by all of those who knew her.

 

Born April 7, 1940 to the late George Clark Vines and...

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