OBITUARIES

Elizabeth "Libby" Tipton Golden

Elizabeth "Libby" Tipton Golden

Jun 16, 2017

Maurine Elizabeth “Libby” Tipton Golden, 89, of Cleveland, passed away Friday, June 16, 2017.  She was born January 23, 1928 in Cleveland, Tennessee.

Libby grew up in Bradley County where she graduated from Bradley Central High School in 1945.  She attended Milligan College and the University of Chattanooga and graduated with a BS Degree.  She taught 8th grade at...

Melba "Jean" May

Melba "Jean" May

Jun 15, 2017

Melba “Jean” May, 85, of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, June 15, 2017 at her son’s home.  She retired from Charleston Hosiery after 35 years of service and then worked at Goodwill for ten years where everyone called her “Granny” May.  She was a member of Prospect United Cumberland Presbyterian Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents, James B....

Linda Gail Lovelace Varnell

Linda Gail Lovelace Varnell

Jun 13, 2017

Linda Gail Lovelace Varnell, 64, of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at a Chattanooga hospital.  She was a 1971 graduate of Cleveland High School where she played basketball.  Linda was an avid fan of the UT Lady Vols. 

She was preceded in death by her father, Wallace Rayford Lovelace, Sr.; and her great nephew, Nolan Russell Blackmon.

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Carroll Edward McCall

Carroll Edward McCall

Jun 12, 2017

Carroll Edward McCall, age 82, of Cleveland, passed away Monday, June 12, 2017 at a local healthcare facility.  A faithful and loving husband, Mr. McCall loved going to church and spending time with his children and his grandchildren.  He loved spending time outdoors and especially loved working in his yard.

 

Born June 14, 1934 to the late Arthur and...

Sue Haynes Martel

Sue Haynes Martel

Jun 10, 2017

Sue Haynes Martel, retired Cleveland State Community College psychology professor, passed away peacefully in her sleep at her Cleveland home surrounded by family at the age of 93 on Saturday, June 10, 2017.

Mrs. Martel was born in Clyde, North Carolina on February 25, 1924. She grew up with five brothers and a sister on a small farm in the...

Ronald Jess Queen

Ronald Jess Queen

Jun 9, 2017

Ronald Jess Queen, age 84, of Cleveland, passed away Friday, June 9, 2017 at a local healthcare facility.  A faithful and loving husband of almost 60 years, as well as a loving and caring father, Mr. Queen spent 20 years in the U.S. Navy where he retired as a Commander.  Because of his love for life and his desire to...

Sarah Faye Owenby

Sarah Faye Owenby

Jun 5, 2017

Sarah Faye Owenby, 80, of Cleveland, passed away Monday, June 5, 2017 at an Etowah hospital.  She retired from Burlington Industries.  She was of the Christian faith.

She was preceded in death by her parents, James Ruble McCurry and Pearl Odessie Wattenbarger McCurry; husband, Henry V. Owenby; and several brothers and sisters.

Survivors include her son, Wayne V. Owenby and...

Nellie Louise Tanner

Nellie Louise Tanner

Jun 3, 2017

Nellie Louise Tanner, 97, of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, June 3, 2017 at a local health care facility.  She had been a resident of Red Bank for the past several years prior to her home at the health care facility.

She was the last surviving child of John F. and Daussie Griffith Tanner.  Also preceding her in death were her...

Jakob Ryan Davis

Jakob Ryan Davis

Jun 2, 2017

Jakob Ryan Davis, 21, of Ocoee, died Friday, June 2, 2017 in a local hospital.  He was born October 27, 1995.  Jakob was a wonderful young person that loved life, family and his friends.  He was an avid hunter and outdoorsman.  He loved his Jeep and anything about Jeeps.  He will be sorely missed by all who knew him.

 

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Nancy Thelma Fenton

Nancy Thelma Fenton

May 30, 2017

Nancy Thelma Curtis Fenton, 78, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, May 30, 2017, at the family residence.  She was a member of First Baptist Church.  She was also a member of the Red Hat Society.

 

Mrs. Fenton was the daughter of the late Harold Curtis and Alice Thompson Curtis and was also preceded in death by her...

Joel Young

Joel Young

May 29, 2017

Joel Young, of Cleveland, passed away Monday, May 29, 2017 at a Chattanooga hospital.

He is survived by his parents, Jeffry and Farrah Young; sister, Tova Young; maternal grandfather, Ricci Fissel; paternal grandmother, Renee Holt; and paternal grandfather, David Young.

A private graveside service will be held on Friday, June 2, 2017 in Lower Spring Creek Cemetery with Erich...

Nora Marie Fetzer Still

Nora Marie Fetzer Still

May 27, 2017

Nora Marie Fetzer Still 90, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Saturday, May 27, 2017.  Her passing was peaceful and she was surrounded by the love of her family.

She was a member of the North Cleveland Church of God.  She was a faithful member of the Unity Sunday School Class and attended weekly until only recently...

Nancy M. Young

Nancy M. Young

May 25, 2017

Nancy M. Young, of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, May 25, 2017 at a Chattanooga health care facility.  She was a member of Sumach Cumberland Presbyterian Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert L. Young; parents, Samuel and Mildred Hall McCamy; and sisters, Marian Hanks and Aurelia Anne Nelson.

Survivors include her daughters, Cynthia (Scott) Steward of Germantown,...

Martha Elizabeth Fowler

Martha Elizabeth Fowler

May 22, 2017

Martha Elizabeth Fowler, 83, of Cleveland, passed away Monday, May 22, 2017 at a local healthcare facility.  Ms. Fowler, who lived most of her life in Cleveland and Florida, was a member of Philadelphia Baptist Church.  She retired from Duracell Battery after 35 years where she worked as an operator.  Ms. Fowler loved the beach, flower gardening, and her puppy,...

Charlotte Elise Blankenship

Charlotte Elise Blankenship

May 22, 2017

Charlotte Elise Blankenship passed away Monday, May 22, 2017 at a local hospital.

 

She is survived by her parents, Greg and Erin Blankenship of Riceville; twin sister, Kennedy Grace Blankenship; brother, Will Blankenship; paternal grandparents, Robin and Steve Blankenship of Calhoun, maternal grandparents, Willie and Barbara Potter of Cleveland; great grandmother, Beverly Blankenship of Murfreesboro; great grandparents, Juanita...

Luria Rymer Beck

Luria Rymer Beck

May 20, 2017

Luria Rymer Beck, 78, a lifelong resident of Cleveland passed away early Saturday morning at her home surrounded by family.  Being a born again Christian, she is no longer suffering pain.  During her years, she and her family enjoyed horses, camping and motorcycle rides.

 

She is the widow of the late Clent Beck; and the daughter of Bill and...

Jethabhai Patel

Jethabhai Patel

May 20, 2017

Jethabhai Patel, 79, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, May 20, 2017, at his residence.  He was born in Gujarat India.

 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Madhabhai Patel and Amthiben Patel; and one brother.

 

He is survived by his wife, Manguben Patel; two sons, Bharat Patel and Raju Patel of India; one daughter, Nayana...

Orville Lee Gilman, Sr.

Orville Lee Gilman, Sr.

May 20, 2017

Orville Lee Gilman, Sr., 77, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, May 20, 2017 in a local hospital.  He loved the outdoors where he enjoyed fishing and hunting.  He was a former department manager at Westvaco.  

 

Mr. Gilman was preceded in death by his wife, Patsy Lou Gilman; his parents, Homer Gilman and Margaret Fry Gilman.

 

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John William Alford

John William Alford

May 18, 2017

John William Alford, 74, lifelong resident of Charleston, passed away Thursday, May 18, 2017 of complications from a stroke surrounded by family and friends. He attended Chilcutt Elementary school and graduated from Charleston High School. Mr. Alford retired from Magic Chef/Maytag shipping department after 38 years of service. He enjoyed farming, tending his livestock, gardening and going to flea markets.

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Walter "Corky" Scott

Walter "Corky" Scott

May 17, 2017

Walter “Corky” Scott, 96, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at his residence.  He was a member of Valley View Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and helped build the church.  He loved helping people and also gardening and fishing.  He was retired from Hardwick Clothing after many years of service.  He served in...

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