Howard Junior Lemon
Aug 7, 2016
Howard Lemon, 91, of Cleveland, passed away August 7, 2016, in a local healthcare facility. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He served in the Korean War where he received a Combat Infantry Badge and a Bronze Star. Howard was retired from Cleveland Milling Company where he worked as a chemist. He volunteered for 17 years in...
Floyd L Newman
Aug 7, 2016
Floyd Newman, age 86, passed away on Sunday August 7, 2016. He was born in McMinn County to the late Horace & Lula Kelly Newman on September 24, 1929, and spent the majority of his life in the Delano Community and attended the Coghill Baptist Church.
Floyd retired from Duracell after 25+ years of service as a maintenance mechanic. He...
Herman B Fox, Jr
Aug 6, 2016
Herman “Brother” Fox, Jr., age 57, of Englewood, passed away at his residence Saturday, August 6, 2016. He is a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County and was of the Baptist faith. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying fishing, hiking, camping and spending time with his family and friends.
“Brother” was preceded in death by his father, Herman B....
Mildred "Ann" Setliffe
Aug 5, 2016
Mildred “Ann” Setliffe, 71, a resident of Cleveland passed away on Friday, August 5, 2016 in a Chattanooga Hospice Facility. She was born and raised in Chattanooga and has spent over 20 years in Sweetwater and the surrounding area. She was a member of Upper Room Home Church. Ms. Setliffe enjoyed crocheting, reading her Bible and spending time with family...
Tyler Blaine Allison
Aug 3, 2016
Tyler Blaine Allison, 18, of Metamora, MI, went home to be with the Lord on August 3, 2016.
He was the loving son of Joe (Jennifer) Allison, Jennifer Fuller and Arron Fuller; brother of Julia Allison, Jordan Fuller and Sarah Allison; grandson of Joe David Allison, Sr. and Darla Allison, the late Robert Lee Goodner, Edith “Jenny” Goodner, Michael...
Robert J. Whitledge
Aug 2, 2016
Robert J. Whitledge, 85, a resident of Cleveland, passed away at his home Tuesday, August 2, 2016.
Robert sang in a barbershop champion quartet which he loved. Another great love was his family. He was a member of Candies Creek Baptist Church.
He will be greatly missed by his wife, Sally; his children, Valerie (Roben) Heethuis of Michigan, Lori (Matt)...
Richard Leland Duncan
Jul 22, 2016
Richard Leland Duncan, age 75, of Athens, passed away Friday, July 22, 2016, at Tennova Healthcare in Cleveland. Born in Richmond, Indiana on March 6, 1941, to the B.C. and Ruby Riddle Duncan, Richard has spent the majority of his life in McMinn County and was a member of the Mountain View Baptist Church. He enjoyed handing out bubble gum...
Joseph Grigsby
Jul 22, 2016
Joseph L. “Pop” Grigsby 91, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Friday, July 22, 2016, in his family home.
He retired early from the TNT plant in Chattanooga, so he and Mom could travel with the Holiday Motor Coach Club all over the U.S. and Canada, finally making their winter home in Polk City, Florida. He and mom were...
Robert "Bob" John Fredrick Noelck, Jr.
Jul 18, 2016
Robert “Bob” John Fredrick Noelck, Jr., age 72, a resident of Cleveland passed away on July 18, 2016.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Noelck, Sr. and Randy Noelck and son, Bobby Noelck.
He was survived by his wife, Joan Noelck; daughter and son-in-law, Christa and Shayne Dansby; grandchildren; Heather Norwood and husband, Eric, Shelby Allen...
Ralph Ledford
Jul 18, 2016
Ralph T. Ledford, 77, of Cleveland, died Monday, July 18, 2016. He was preceded in death by his wife, Faye Ledford and parents, John and Allie Ledford.
Survivors include his children, John Wayne and Lyn Ledford, David Ledford, Hazel and Kenny Spargur and Michelle and Robert Saxe; siblings, R. L. Ledford and Gladys Floyd, eleven grandchildren; several great grandchildren, nieces...
Billie Lee McGee
Jul 18, 2016
Billie Lee McGee, age 74, of Athens passed away at the home of her daughter, Jill Russell, surrounded by her children. She was born in Decatur, TN on December 7, 1941, to the late Bill Goforth and Marie Fairbanks McDonald, and attended McMinn County High School, having attained her GED at the age of 54. Billie never lost her youthful...
Robert "Bobby" Noelck
Jul 13, 2016
Robert “Bobby” John Fredrick Noelck III, age 44, a resident of Cleveland passed away on July 13, 2016.
He was employed as a mechanic at Larry Hill Imports and was a member of Big Springs Baptist Church.
He was survived by his wife, Candy Davis Noelck; parents, Robert (Bob) and Joan Noelck Jr.; children; Tyler and Lindsey Noelck,...
David Marcoux
Jul 12, 2016
David Charles Marcoux, age 53, passed away July 12, 2016. He was born October 1, 1962. David was born in Proctor, Vermont but spent most of his life in the Englewood, TN community. He held many jobs throughout his lifetime, but his fondest memories were working for local farmers. He love to farm and especially enjoyed the times of working...
Michael Ben- Judah Prill
Jul 12, 2016
Michael Ben-Judah-Prill, our little love bug, was born an angel July 12th, 2016 to his loving parents Jerika Kathrynn Sayre & Richard Earl Ben-Judah-Prill.Grandparents - Davina Prill, Deb & Randy Sliker, George Sayre, Michael Prill Jr.Great Grandparents - Elaine Ben-Judah, David Ben-Judah(deceased), Gayle & Dave Walsh, Janet Dawson, Boyd Dawson (deceased), Jean & Michael Prill Sr.Aunts & Uncles - Jessica...
Mary Ruth Moore
Jul 7, 2016
Mary Ruth Lee Moore, 84, of Cleveland, passed away at her home, Thursday, July 7, 2016. She was a member of Waterville Baptist Church. She was an avid reader and loved to sew.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John W. Moore; her parents, Charlie and Flossie Lee; brothers, Frank Lee, George Lee and Roy Lee.
She is...
Mark Monroe Yoder
Jul 4, 2016
Mark Monroe Yoder, 78 of Athens, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, July 4, 2016, at the residence of his son in Athens. He was born on August 31, 1937 in Kalona, IA. He was a member of Wellspring Mennonite Church in Athens. Mark worked for many years as a respiratory therapist and a Lay...
Patricia "Dianne" Perian
Jul 2, 2016
Patricia “ Dianne” King Perian ,age 60, of Etowah passed away Saturday morning, July 2, 2016, at her residence. Born September 28, 1955, she was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County. She enjoyed playing softball, watching Sherra and Chase play sports, cooking and spending time with family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her father, Carl...
Harry Osment
Jul 2, 2016
Harry Edwin Osment, Cleveland, TN, 90 years old, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2016, at home surrounded by his loved ones.
He was born on May 29, 1926 in Athens, TN.
He proudly served in the U.S. Navy during the years 1944-1946. At age 17 he left his home, farm and family for the U.S. Navy and he...
Curtis Wayne Kimsey
Jun 30, 2016
Curtis Kimsey, age 62, a resident of Centerville, TN, formally of Cleveland, passed away on June 30, 2016 at his residence.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd Kimsey and Effie Garner; and brother Stanley Kimsey, and sister Marilyn Swallows.
He was survived by his children; Candi Davis of Centerville and Ginger Gisclair of Crossville, TN; four...
James Freeman
Jun 27, 2016
James Allen Freeman, age 48, a resident Des Moines, IA and formerly of Apison passed away on June 27, 2016 at his residence.
James was an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved his family and adored his children and his dog, Emma.
He was preceded in death by his father, Doyle Freeman; brother, Tony Freeman; wife, Patti Freeman.
He...
