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Alma Sue Hammontree

Alma Sue Hammontree

Nov 28, 2016

Alma Hammontree, 86, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Monday, November 28, 2016 at the family residence.

 

There will be a private graveside service at a later date.

 

Ralph Buckner Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of the arrangements.

Jerry Hitson

Jerry Hitson

Nov 22, 2016

Jerry Hitson, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at the family residence.  He was of the Baptist faith.  He was employed with Benabout Farms for many years.  He loved his family,  his job, classic cars and his pets.    Mr. Hitson was the son of the late, George Hitson and Gertie West Hitson; his siblings:  Marvin...

Melvin Henry VanHoozier

Melvin Henry VanHoozier

Nov 21, 2016

Melvin Henry VanHoozier, 67, a resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away Monday, November 21, 2016 at the family residence.  He was a former resident of Maryland.  He was of the Church of God of Prophecy faith.  He was a veteran of the United States Air Force.  Melvin liked to do woodworking, fishing and especially spending time with his grandchildren.

 

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Etta Marie Dockery

Etta Marie Dockery

Nov 20, 2016

Etta Marie Dockery, 82, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN passed away in a Chattanooga healthcare facility on Sunday, November 20, 2016.  She was formerly a seamstress with Kayline Furniture.

 

Mrs. Dockery was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Dockery; daughter, Rita Hicks; parents, Walter Gee and Gladys Golden Gee; brother, Paul Gee.

 

She is survived by...

Louis Roosevelt Rymer

Louis Roosevelt Rymer

Nov 20, 2016

Louis Roosevelt Rymer, 81, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, November 20, 2016 at the family residence.  He was a member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church.  He was employed with DuPont for forty years.

 

Mr. Rymer was the son of the late Arthur and Naomi Rymer and was also preceded in death by his son, Jeff Rymer; brother,...

Bruce Elton Schrock

Bruce Elton Schrock

Nov 20, 2016

Bruce Elton Schrock, 51, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, November 20, 2016 in a local hospital.  He was a member of New Beginning Fellowship where he taught the men’s Sunday school class and was also a drummer for Wednesday evening services.  He was employed with Magic Chef/Whirlpool for 27 years and had been employed with Volkswagen of Chattanooga...

Donna Gail Whitener

Donna Gail Whitener

Nov 15, 2016

Donna Gail Whitener, 50, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, passed away on Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at her residence.

 She was a member of Philippi Baptist Church.  She was employed at Advanced Photographic.  She loved taking care of her dog, Jazzy, and also all things Disney.  She loved the outdoors and particularly going to Cades Cove with her family.  She...

Clyde (Bill) W. Thomason

Clyde (Bill) W. Thomason

Nov 10, 2016

Clyde W. (Bill) Thomason, 87, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, November 10, 2016 at home. He was a member of First United Methodist Church and former owner of WBAC and WALV radio stations.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.  He loved technology, electronics, and all sorts of gadgets.  He was a man full of life with...

Edna Irie Dill

Edna Irie Dill

Nov 7, 2016

 

Edna Roberts Dill, 90, passed away at her home in Cleveland on November 7, 2016, surrounded by family.

She was a member of Zion Baptist Church in Benton and retired from J.H. Kellman Company.

A hard-working, strong, and loving woman, she held true to tradition for her eleven grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.  She cooked delicious weekly Sunday dinners for...

Walter Ray Carson

Walter Ray Carson

Nov 6, 2016

Walter Ray Carson, 58, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, November 6, 2016 in a healthcare facility.  He was a lifelong resident of Bradley County and had previously attended Chestuee United Methodist Church.  He loved to trade horses and mules, and enjoyed wagon riding.

He was preceded in death by his parents, George “Short” Walter Carson and Dorothy Ruth...

Carol Spence

Carol Spence

Nov 6, 2016

Carol Spence

In the early hours of November 6, an ecstatic husband was reunited with his longtime sweetheart. Sadly for those left behind, the unexpected loss of Carol May Spence, 74, has left a hole in the hearts of those privileged enough to call her family or friend. Taking care of others was her calling and family was EVERYTHING. She...

Minnie Marie Dilbeck

Minnie Marie Dilbeck

Nov 5, 2016

Minnie Marie Dilbeck, 95, a resident of Calhoun, TN, passed away at a Chattanooga hospital on Saturday, November 5, 2016.  She had lived in Calhoun most of her life and was a member of Calhoun Baptist Church.  She enjoyed doing crafts, sewing, and making candy.  She loved and adored her family.

 

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

Albert Wayne Haire

Albert Wayne Haire

Nov 3, 2016

Albert Wayne Haire, age 60, a lifelong resident of Cleveland passed away Thursday, November 3, 2016.  He was employed at Whirlpool for 41 years. He loved being outdoors, motorcycling and most of all spending time with his family. He was best known to his family and friends as a good hard working man.

 

He was preceded in death by...

Frances McGaha

Frances McGaha

Nov 2, 2016

Callie Frances Hicks McGaha, 95, a resident of Cleveland, passed away at her home on November 2, 2016.  She was a charter member of Burls Chapel Free Will Baptist Church in Sweetwater, TN.  She served as Sunday school teacher and led the choir in singing.  While in Cleveland, she attended Philippi Baptist Church and Stuart Park Baptist Church.

 Frances was...

Ruth Elvia Haire

Ruth Elvia Haire

Nov 1, 2016



Ruth Elvia Wilson Haire, 77, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, November 01, 2016 in a local healthcare facility.  She was retired from Queen Carpet.  She loved gardening and working in her greenhouse but most of all she enjoyed and loved her child and grandchildren.

Mrs. Haire was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, John...

Lloyd W. Frazier

Lloyd W. Frazier

Oct 31, 2016

Lloyd W. Frazier, 93, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, passed away Monday, October 31, 2016 in a local healthcare facility.  He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. He was retired from Collins Manufacturing after many years of service.  He was a veteran of the United States Army serving in World War II.

 Mr. Frazier was the son of the...

Eugene McCulley

Eugene McCulley

Oct 26, 2016

Eugene Thomas McCulley, 85, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, October 26, 2016 in a local healthcare facility.  He had lived in the Cleveland area most of his life and was a member of Bowman Hills Seventh-Day Adventist Church.  He was a retiree of the Ford Motor Company.

In his younger years, he loved flying his plane over the...

Bobby Austin Gates

Bobby Austin Gates

Oct 26, 2016

Bobby Austin Gates, 81, passed away Wednesday, October 26, 2016 in a local hospital. 

As a young boy, he wanted to do two things in life, serve his Lord and Savior and be like the soldiers he waved to every day from Ball Park Curve on South Lee Highway.

He retired from the United States Marine Corps as a...

Thelma Faye DeLay

Thelma Faye DeLay

Oct 13, 2016

Thelma Faye DeLay, age 77, passed away Thursday, October 13, 2016. She was a minister and founder of Blue Springs Pentecostal Church. She also worked for Cleveland City Schools.

 

She was preceded in death by her parents William McKinley Goodwin and Alice Lavanda Williams, her husband James DeLay and her son William “Ronnie” DeLay. She was also preceded in...

Mary Ellen Fish

Mary Ellen Fish

Oct 11, 2016

Mary Ellen Fish, 65, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at her residence.  After growing up in New York, Mrs. Fish moved to Cleveland and has lived in the area for the past 25 years.  She was of the Nazarene faith and a retiree of Peyton’s Southeastern.

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

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