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Colby Thomas Smith

Colby Thomas Smith

Jul 19, 2017

Colby Thomas Smith, age 19, a resident of Cleveland, passed away, Wednesday, July 19, 2017.

Colby was a native and lifelong resident of Cleveland.  He graduated from Bradley Central High School where he was on the track team and in the marching band.  He was recently employed with Toyota of Cleveland.

Colby was predeceased by his grandfather, Ralph Thomas Smith.

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George (Jeep) Tulloss III

George (Jeep) Tulloss III

Jul 17, 2017

In loving memory of George Perkins (Jeep) Tulloss III, who went home to be with The Lord on July 17th, 2017.  He never met a stranger and enjoyed sharing his faith and his many stories with everyone he met.

He was preceded in death by his parents, George Perkins Tulloss II and Ila Vera Duncan Tulloss; sister, Dorothy (Dot)...

Gary Blaine Allen

Gary Blaine Allen

Jul 10, 2017

Gary Blaine Allen, age 59 of Spring City, passed away July 10, 2017 at Sweetwater Hospital.  He is a native of Paducah, KY.

 Gary is survived by his parents, George & Louise Fuller Allen of Spring City and one brother Brack Allen. 

There will be no formal services at this time, however, a memorial service will be held...

Iris Jeanette Hodge

Iris Jeanette Hodge

Jul 5, 2017

Iris Hodge, age 89, of Delano, and formerly of Tampa, passed away on Wednesday morning, July 5, 2017, at her home. Born on December 27, 1927 in St.George, Georgia to the late George and Missouria Crawford, she had lived most of her life in Georgia and Tampa before moving to Polk County eight years ago. She attended Crossroads Baptist Church.

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Mary Clarice Triplett

Mary Clarice Triplett

Jul 2, 2017

Mary Clarice Triplett, age 73 of Cleveland, passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2017 at Life Care of Collegedale. She was a native and lifelong resident of Bradley County and was a member of the Michigan Avenue Baptist Church. She loved crafts, spending time with family and friends, animals and loved the Christmas Season.

She is survived by her parents,...

Sherri Ann Chopper

Sherri Ann Chopper

Jun 30, 2017

Sherri Ann (Bingman) Chopper, loving wife, mother, and daughter was born to Robert Charles Bingman and Betty Mae Knox on March 9, 1943 in Denver, Colorado. She was laid to rest in Cleveland, Tennessee on June 30, 2017 surrounded by her loved ones. She was raised in Colorado by her father and step mother Norma Elaine (Carroll) Bingman.

She...

Mary Pauline Webb

Mary Pauline Webb

Jun 24, 2017

Mary Pauline Webb

 

Mary Pauline Webb, age 87 of Decatur, Alabama passed away on June 24, 2017 at her home. She loved the Lord and witnessed to all of her caregivers. She also liked to sew and was known for making satin pillow cases and house coats that she gave away as gifts. She would teach the art...

Doyle Lee Puett

Doyle Lee Puett

Jun 24, 2017

Doyle Lee Puett, age 62, of Etowah, passed away Saturday morning, June 24, 2017, at Blount Memorial Hospital in Maryville. Born on January 20, 1955, he was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County and a longtime faithful and active member of Coghill Baptist Church where he taught Sunday School and served as a deacon  for many years. He...

Tommy Willis

Tommy Willis

Jun 16, 2017

On Friday, June 16, 2017, Tommy Willis earned his eternal reward and met our Lord and Savior face to face.  He joined his oldest son, John Thomas, for their first Father’s Day together in heaven.  Tommy loved his wife, cherished his children, honored his parents, helped his friends and served his church in every way possible. To know Tommy is...

Rebecca Anne Caruso

Rebecca Anne Caruso

Jun 14, 2017

Our beloved Rebecca “Reba” Caruso, age 27, of Benton passed away at her residence on Wednesday, June 14, 2017.  She was born in West Brookville, NY but had lived in Tennessee the majority of her life.  Reba loved spending time with her family and especially her two daughters.

She is preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Joey Lee and...

Phyllis Anne Wiley

Phyllis Anne Wiley

Jun 13, 2017

Phyllis Anne (Polch) Wiley, 76, of Vestal NY, passed away peacefully at her Tennessee home surrounded by her family.  She is predeceased by her loving husband of 32 years, Clyde F. Wiley; parents, Peter and Helen (Scully) Polch; brother, Edward T. Polch. Phyllis is survived by her sister and brother-in-law, Eileen (Polch) and Louie Merolle; her children, Paul Wiley of...

Reva Lou West

Reva Lou West

Jun 12, 2017

Reva Lou Swafford West, age 88, of Niota, passed away on Monday morning, June 12, 2017, at her residence.  She was born September 16, 1928 to the late Roy and Suda Womac Swafford and was a lifelong resident of McMinn County and of the Christian faith.   Mrs. West was a local hairdresser for 43 years and also retired from the...

Shirley Ann Smedley

Shirley Ann Smedley

Jun 10, 2017

Shirley Ann Smedley went to be with the Lord on June 10, 2017, after a battle with lung cancer.

 

She was preceded in death by her parents, John T. and Ella (Womack) Walker; sons, Tony Freeman and James Freeman; grandson, Joshua Arp; great grandson, Kenneth Fritz.

 

She is survived by her husband of 32 years, John Smedley Sr.;...

Venita Lynn Crabtree

Venita Lynn Crabtree

Jun 7, 2017

 Venita Crabtree, age 62, of Athens, passed away Wednesday morning, June 7, 2017 at her residence. Born on April 8, 1955 in Chattanooga, she lived the past 20 years in McMinn County and was a member of Jones Chapel United Methodist Church.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Opal Shipley; and brother, Charles Jenkins.

 She is survived by...

Helen Hodge Leach

Helen Hodge Leach

May 30, 2017

Helen Hodge Leach, 94, resident of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, May 30.

Helen was born on January 20, 1923, in Newcomb, Tenn. to the late Thomas W and Etta Robinson Hodge. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Helen was a member of the First United Methodist Church and retired from a career in banking.

Helen is survived by...

Henry Elam Halliburton

Henry Elam Halliburton

May 29, 2017

Henry Elam Halliburton, age 87, passed away May 29, 2017 at Signature Healthcare, following a lengthy illness.

Henry is survived by wife, Kay F. Halliburton; daughters, Becky Payne of Greeneville, MS and Charlotte Moore of Lexington, TN; step daughters, Yolonda Renner, Glyndora Condon and Delphene Rogers; stepson, Chris Guffey.

Memorial service details will be announced and held at a...

Robert Jody Buckner

Robert Jody Buckner

May 28, 2017

Robert “Jody “Buckner , age 41, of Calhoun, passed away at his residence on Sunday May 28, 2017. A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, He was currently employed at Flowers Bakery.

He was preceded in death by his father, Lyndall Buckner; brother, Michael Buckner; maternal grandparents, Ira and Minnie Free Brown; and paternal grandparents, Check and Paralee...

Timothy "Timbo" Edgemon

Timothy "Timbo" Edgemon

May 24, 2017

Timothy “Timbo” Edgemon, age 55, of Cleveland passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at his residence.  He was a proud veteran of the United States Navy and he loved to fish.

He was predeceased by his father, James Allen Edgemon; sister, Jennifer Edgemon; step father, Robert Ballard.

He is survived by his mother, Cynthia Ballard; sister, Penny Edgemon Houck;...

Florence (Hula) Elemia McKinney

Florence (Hula) Elemia McKinney

May 24, 2017

Florence (Hula) Elemia McKinney

Florence (Hula) Elemia McKinney, age 79, of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at a local hospital.  She was a veteran of the United States Army and was a survivor of Pearl Harbor in 1941. She was retired from Whirlpool (Maytag/Magic Chef) 

She is preceded in death by her husband Glover L. McKinney; parents,...

Dani Nunley

Dani Nunley

May 22, 2017

Dani Nunley, age 39, of Cleveland, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 22, 2017.  She was the owner of MaD Tree Service. She was a very hard worker , animal lover, and would always rescue any animal she might find. She will be greatly missed.

She is survived by her children, R. J. McFalls, Brandon McFalls, and Skylar Wileman; boyfriend,...

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