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Ella Nora Russell

Ella Nora Russell

Dec 9, 2016

Ella Nora (Nichols) Russell, age 71, passed away Friday, December 9, 2016 at her home.

 She loved her flower garden as well as shopping, but her real passion was her children and taking care of her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was a kind person and loved her sister’s retreat with her siblings, but most of all she loved the...

Joanna "Mamajo" Belle Davis

Joanna "Mamajo" Belle Davis

Dec 1, 2016

Joanna "Mamajo" Belle Mack Davis, 74, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, December 1, 2016, in a local hospital.  She has lived in the Cleveland area most of her life and was of the Baptist faith.  She was a retiree of Shaw Carpet.  She loved to read and watch her grandchildren play softball. 

She was preceded in death...

Mark Riddle Faulk, Jr.

Mark Riddle Faulk, Jr.

Nov 30, 2016

Mark Riddle Faulk, Jr. 59, a resident of Ocoee passed away during the early morning hours of November 30, 2016 when the storm passed through Polk County.  He was employed with Knight Transport for 7 years.

 

Mr. Faulk was preceded in death by his wife, Saundra Faulk; and his father, Mark Riddle Faulk, Sr.

 

He is survived by...

Saundra Jo Faulk

Saundra Jo Faulk

Nov 30, 2016

Saundra Jo Stoker Faulk, 50, a resident of Ocoee, passed away during the early morning hours of November 30, 2016 when the storm passed through Polk County.  She loved making crafts with her mother.

 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Mark Riddle Faulk, Jr.; father, Joe Stoker; twin sister, Rhonda Jo Stoker Milner.

 

She is survived...

Judith Ann Fields

Judith Ann Fields

Nov 30, 2016

Judith Ann Caylor Fields, 70, of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, November 30, at the family residence.  She was a member of Big Spring Baptist Church.  She was a former employee of Sherlin Grocery and Faye Swafford.  She loved to sew, cook, go camping but most of all she loved spending time with her grandchildren. 

Mrs. Fields was the daughter...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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