David Keith Bettis
Oct 26, 2017
David Keith “Toby” Bettis, 58, a native and lifelong resident of Cleveland passed away Thursday, October 26, 2017 in a local hospital. He was of the Baptist faith and had worked as a truck driver. His passions in life were fishing, watching wrestling, and most of all truck driving.
He was preceded in death by his father, Bill Bettis.
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Robert Ames Adams
Oct 24, 2017
Robert Ames “Bobby” Adams, age 84, passed away at his home on Tuesday, October 24, 2017. He was born in Atlanta, Georgia to the late Eugene Ames and Alice Irene Boone Adams and was a lifelong resident of McMinn County, and retired after 43 ½ years from Bowater. Bobby was a proud Veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp and served...
Elvin Clay Housley
Oct 19, 2017
Elvin Clay Housley, age 85, of Riceville, passed away Thursday, October 19, 2017. He was born in Fannin County, Georgia and has spent the last 46 years in the Claxton Community, and attended the Double Springs Baptist Church. Mr. Housley is a Veteran of the U.S. Army and served in the Korean Conflict.He is preceded in death by his wife,...
Lela Mae West
Oct 17, 2017
Lela Mae Blankenship West, age 93, passed away Tuesday, October 17, 2017, at an area nursing home.
Lela loved to sing and when she was younger she sang in church and a few local gospel groups including “Freedom Gospel.”
She was proceeded in death by her husband, James R. West; parents, Luther and Beatrice Blankenship; brother, James Blankenship.
Lela is...
Eliza H. Browder
Oct 16, 2017
Eliza Hundley Browder, 79, of Englewood, and formerly Athens, passed away peacefully in her home Monday, October 16.
“Grandma Liza” or “Sisa” as she was affectionately known, was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend blessed with kindness, common sense, and respect for others.
Eliza worked as an administrative assistant for the McMinn County Sheriff’s Office and the Athens...
Bonnie McClure
Oct 14, 2017
Bonnie Mae McClure
Bonnie Mae Adams McClure, 102, passed away Saturday, October 14, 2017, in a local healthcare facility.
She was born August 18, 1915 to Hampton and Mamie Wilkins Adams in Oglethorpe, GA. Bonnie was a devoted Christian for most of her 102 years. She was a retired carpet mill worker of over 30 years and was known to...
NaDeen Marie Roderick
Oct 12, 2017
NaDeen Marie Pierce Roderick, age 55 of Tellico Plains, passed away Thursday evening October 12, 2017. She was born in Ohio, and lived the majority of her life in Monroe County. She was a Member of the Athens Seventh Day Adventist Church, and loved fishing, crocheting & spending time with her family & friends.NaDeen is preceded in death by her...
James Leon Coleman
Oct 11, 2017
J.L. Coleman, age 85, 0f Athens, passed away Wednesday evening, October 11, 2017, at his residence. Born on August 15, 1932 to the late Felix and Elva Coleman, he was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County and retired from Huber Corporation after 26 years of service. J.L. served in the 278th Infantry of the National Guard and attended...
Pastor Gary Leon Devine
Oct 11, 2017
Pastor Gary "Leon" Devine, age 68 of Etowah, went to his heavenly home to be with his Lord and Savior at Blount Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, October 11, 2017. He was born on April 13, 1949, and was raised in the Citico/Vonore area. He spent the majority of his life in McMinn County. He became a master carpenter and pastored...
Harry Edward Winsted
Oct 8, 2017
Harry "Slow Poke" Winsted, Jr. age 58 of Niota , passed away on Sunday, October 8, 2017 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville. Born on August 17, 1957 in Hamilton, Ohio to the late Harry Edward , Sr., and Dixie Winsted. He had spent the majority of his life in McMinn County and was a truck driver for over...
Tonya Cooke
Oct 8, 2017
Tonya Anderson “T.A.” Cooke age 55, of Cleveland, passed away on Sunday morning at Tennova Healthcare of Cleveland. Born on May 21, 1962 to the late John and Edna Wells Green Anderson, she was a native and lifelong resident of Bradley County and loved gardening, birdwatching, and spending time with family and friends.
In addition to her parents, she is...
Bobby Mitchell Bunch
Oct 7, 2017
Bobby Mitchell Bunch, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, October 7, 2017.
He was born May 13, 1966 to the late Jerry and Shirley Pullin Bunch in Bradley County, TN.
No services are scheduled at this time.
Michael Wayne Harvey, Jr.
Oct 5, 2017
Michael "Mike" Wayne Harvey, Jr , age 43 of Etowah, passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2017. Born in Warren, Ohio to the late Michael Wayne Harvey, Sr. and Retha Massey Harvey; he had spent the majority of his life in McMinn County and enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family and friends.
In addition to his parents, he...
William Elliott Johnstone
Oct 5, 2017
William Elliott Johnstone, 77, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away at his home on Thursday, October 5, 2017.
He was born January 12, 1940 in Quincy, MA to George H. and Mildred Caldwell Johnstone.
William is survived by his children, George H. Burtis and Theresa Burtis, both of Maryland.
A family memorial service will be held at a...
Dorothy Marie Barker
Oct 2, 2017
It is with great sadness that the family of Dorothy Marie Clingan Barker, of Forest Park, Georgia and formerly of Cleveland, TN, announce that she went to her heavenly home Monday, October 2, 2017 at the age of 73 years.
She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, friend, and will be missed by all.
She was proceeded in death by her...
Bobby S. Higdon
Sep 29, 2017
Bobby S. Higdon, 84, of the Black Fox Community, peacefully passed away on Friday, September 29, 2017 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born October 22, 1932 to Frank and Ura Ownby Higdon in Cleveland, TN. Bobby was employed by Bowater Paper Mill where he worked for 37 years as a machine tinder on the #5...
William Eugene McKnight
Sep 28, 2017
William “Bill” Eugene McKnight, 87, passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2017 at a local hospital.
He was born August 12, 1930 to William Tellas and Lillian King McKnight in Charleston, TN. William lived a simple life and was a good example of keeping it uncomplicated. He was a very relational person who loved people and was a member of...
Ginny Brinkley
Sep 26, 2017
Virginia “Ginny” Marie Brinkley, age 69, passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at her home in Old Fort, TN.
Everyone knew and loved Ginny from her 17 years of dedicated employment at Fazoli’s Restaurant on North Lee Highway.
Ginny was preceded in death by her parents, August and Virginia Calling and her step son, Joshua Brinkley.
She is survived...
Brenda Nicole Guffey
Sep 26, 2017
Nikki Guffey age 19, of Cleveland, formerly of Etowah, passed away on Monday evening, September 26, 2017. She attended Etowah City School, McMinn Central High School and Bradley Central High School and was a member of Big Springs Baptist Church. She had a love for art and animals, spending time outdoors, and spending time with her family and friends.
Nikki...
Sidney Roscoe Kean
Sep 23, 2017
Sidney R. Kean, age 81, of the Claxton Community, made his journey home on Saturday, September 23, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. He was of the Baptist faith. He was a native of Fort Payne, Alabama and had been a resident of McMinn County since 1960. He was a kind and gentle soul who made his family proud and...
