Doris M Hodge
Jul 24, 2018
Doris Merneva Hodge, 92, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at a local health care facility.
She was born June 2, 1926 in Chickamauga, GA to Horace and Myrtle Hodge.
Doris was preceded in death by her parents, Horace and Myrtle Wallen Hodge; daughter, Wanda Sutton; siblings, Katherine, Grace, Rena, Jean, Ann, Buddy, and Alfred.
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James David Dills
Jul 19, 2018
James “David” Dills, age 59, of Tellico Plains, passed away on Thursday, July 19, 2018 at his residence. Born in McMinn County on February 7, 1959, he had lived in Illinois for twenty years before spending the last twenty years in Tellico Plains. David was an avid cook and loved spending time with his family especially his two sons.
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Geneva Leeann Darrah
Jul 19, 2018
Geneva Leeann Darrah, age 34, of Etowah, passed away on Thursday, July 19, 2018 at her residence. Born in Orlando, Florida on March 16, 1984, and lived in McMinn County for the past 8 years. She had graduated with honors as a CNA and was the best mommy in the world always putting her kids first.
She is preceded in...
Grace Taylor
Jul 12, 2018
Grace Aretta Taylor, age 86 of Birchwood, passed away on Thursday morning, July 12, 2018 at Tennova Healthcare in Cleveland. Born on October 2, 1930 in Maplewood, Ohio to the Late Frank Williams and Clatie Slatton Stephens, she had lived a majority of her life in the Chattanooga area. Grace loved cooking was a dedicated member of Hilcrest Baptist Church...
Peter Reeves Van Ness
Jul 9, 2018
Peter Reeves Van Ness, age 79, of Athens passed away on July 9, 2018.
Peter was born in Fort Wayne Indiana to Bill and Marjorie Van Ness on January 2, 1939. Peter graduated from the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland in 1960 and served in the Navy until 1965. He married Gisela Meyer in 1962. Peter received his MBA from...
Linda Ann Knabb
Jul 7, 2018
Linda Ann Long Knabb, age 61, of Cleveland, passed away on Saturday morning, July 7, 2018, at Tennova Healthcare in Cleveland.
Born on April 11, 1957 in Thibodaux, Louisiana, to the late Gerald and Doris Ann Long, she had lived in Cleveland since 1985. She will always be remembered for her welcoming, caring, and giving spirit. She loved music, playing...
Samuel Thomas Smith
Jul 5, 2018
Samuel Thomas “Tommy” Smith, 58, a resident of Charleston, passed away Thursday, July 5, 2018 at an Athens long term care facility.
He was born December 30, 1959 in Chattanooga, TN to Silas and Ruby Smith.
Tommy was preceded in death by his parents, Silas and Ruby Wooden Smith; and brother, Kenneth E. Smith.
Survivors include his brother,...
Deborah Kay McGill
Jul 4, 2018
Deborah Kay (Taylor) McGill, 63, passed away peacefully at her home July 4, 2018 with loved ones by her side.
Deborah, or Debbie as she was known to many, was born March 25, 1955 in Barberton, Ohio where she grew up and spent her early years. She then moved to the Cleveland, TN area in her early 20’s, where...
James Odell Saffels
Jun 29, 2018
James Odell Saffels, age 71, passed away at his home on June 29, 2018.
The following obituary as written by Odell, prior to his death.
“I leave behind my wife of 49 years, Wanda Jo Waldrop Saffels, Love you.
Survived by one brother, Anthony Saffels, one sister, Sandra Jamerson; two nephews, and three nieces.
I was proceeded in death...
Anna Marie Ruckgaber
Jun 26, 2018
Anna Marie Ruckgaber, age 30, previously a resident of Etowah, tragically passed away on June 26, 2018, while visiting in Canada.
During her youth, Anna Marie, was an accomplished Saddleseat equestrian rider winning countless trophies and ribbons for her talents in the show ring. While a student at Mountain View Elementary School in Etowah, Tennessee, Anna Marie won a number...
Lois Marie Bauer
Jun 26, 2018
Lois Marie Bauer, age 86, of Cleveland passed away Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at a local health care facility.
Lois is survived by her husband, Dr. George Edward Bauer; sons, Don Bauer (Karen), Paul Douglas (Liz), David (Laura), Marc (Pam); grandsons, Luke Bauer, Matt Bauer, and Adam Bauer.
A private family memorial service will be held at a later date.
Daniel Kent Murphy
Jun 25, 2018
Daniel Kent Murphy, age 47, passed away at Starr Regional Medical Center in Athens on Monday, June 25, 2018. A native of Plymouth, Massachusetts, he had lived in Decatur, TN for several years.
He was a loving husband, father and “Dan Paw”. He was preceded in death by his parents, father, Robert A. Murphy and mother, Nancy E. Murphy.
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Billy Wayne Smith
Jun 24, 2018
Billy Wayne Smith, age 66, of Madisonville, went to be with His Heavenly Father on Sunday, June 24, 2018 at his residence.
Bill’s favorite Bible verse is Philippians 4:13 – “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”
Bill was born in Columbia, TN and spent a majority of his life in Michigan and returned to Madisonville...
Loretta Jean Danley
Jun 21, 2018
Loretta Nicholson Danley, age 74 of Benton, and formerly of Copperhill, passed away 6/21/2018 at Signature Healthcare in Cleveland.
She was the daughter of the late Clarence T. and Clora “Mae” Weaver Nicholson. Loretta worked as a housekeeper at the Fannin Inn in Blue Ridge, GA; and she was of the Church of God faith.
In addition to her...
David Randall Womac
Jun 13, 2018
David Randall Womac, age 43, of Athens, passed away on Wednesday, June13, 2018 at his residence. A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, he loved fishing, working in the woods, and spending time with his family and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Johnny Hodges and Nancy Womac.
Survivors include his wife, Amy Ogle of Athens;...
Liz Nellith Olivencia
Jun 13, 2018
Liz Nellith Olivencia, age 29, of Maryville, TN passed away at UT Medical Center in Knoxville on June 13, 2018. She was born in Puerto Rico and had been a resident of Tennessee since 2004. Liz was a member of the Maryville Seventh Day Adventist Church. She loved cooking, enjoyed people, was dedicated to her family, a loyal friend and...
Timothy Lee Johnson
Jun 10, 2018
Timothy Lee Johnson, age 58, a native and longtime resident of Cleveland, passed away on Sunday morning, June 10, 2018 at a local healthcare facility. Tim was well known for his creative art and attended First Christian Church.He was preceded in death by his father, Billy B. Johnson.
Survivors include his mother, Marjorie Bramlett Johnson of Cleveland, brothers, Billy G....
Franklin "Frank" Earl Cole
Jun 10, 2018
Franklin “Frank” Earl Cole, age 68, of Harrison passed away at Kindred Hospital in Chattanooga on Monday, June 10, 2018. He was born in South Carolina and has spent the majority of his life in East Tennessee. Frank is a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in Vietnam with the 69th Armor. He loved fishing, hunting and spending time with...
John Eben McBrien, Jr.
Jun 8, 2018
John “Eben” McBrien, Jr., age 86 of Cleveland, passed away on Friday, June 8, 2018 at the Hospice of Chattanooga Care Center. Born on September 24, 1931 in Calhoun,Tennessee he spent four years in the United States Air Force after graduation from Calhoun High School. He returned home to begin a career of analog communications as an installer for Western...
Stanley Ross Fine
Jun 5, 2018
Stanley Ross Fine, 47, of Decatur passed away on Tuesday, June 5, 2018.
He was born on May 14, 1971 to Clyde and Rose Fine.
Stanley was preceded in death by his father, Clyde Ellis Fine; grandparents, Ludd S. King and Rissie King.
He is survived by his mother, Rose King Fine; daughters, Halie Fine, Kalie Fine; brother Stacey Fine,...
