Rick Burleson
May 16, 2016
Rick Burleson, age 58, of Sweetwater, passed away Monday, May 16, 2016, at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville. A native and lifelong resident of Sweetwater, Rick was known for his amazing sense of humor and his love for cooking. He had worked at the White Stone Country Inn as a chef and was of the Baptist faith....
Teresa Kay Duncan
May 15, 2016
Teresa Kay Duncan, age 55, of Clarkton, MO died Sunday, May 15 at her residence. A native of Natchitoches, LA and a long time resident of Clarkton, MO., she was the daughter of the late Robert and Nora Jordon and was of the Baptist faith.
She is also preceded in death by her late husband, David A. Duncan; sister-in law...
Howard Raymond Shipton
May 10, 2016
Howard R. Shipton Jr., 81 of Charleston, passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at his home.
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Survivors include his wife of over 60 years, Bobbie Sue Teasley Shipton; two sons, Ronald and Bruce Shipton, also of Charleston.
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A funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 14 at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of Grissom- Serenity Funeral Home....
Robert Lee McKheean
May 9, 2016
Robert Lee McKheean, age 59, of Athens, passed away at his home on Monday, May 9, 2016. He was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County. He enjoyed fishing, working on cars, and spending time with family.
He was the son of the late Bobby Lee McKheean.
He is survived by his mother, Lucille Ratledge McKheean, two children, Robbie...
Vernice Wiggins Morse
May 8, 2016
Vernice Wiggins Morse, age 97, a resident of Cleveland, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 8, 2016. She was born in Lakeland City, Florida on August 9, 1918 to Morris and Pearl Wiggins.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 70 years, Rev. T.R. Morse.
She is survived...
William Joseph Rom
Apr 28, 2016
William Joseph Rom, age 91, resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away Thursday, April 28, 2016, in a local healthcare facility. He was a member of St. Therese of Lisieux Catholic Church.Â
William served his country in WWII, where he was a recipient of both the Bronze Star and Purple Heart.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife...
Pamela Kaye Simons
Apr 21, 2016
Pamela Kaye Bryant Simons, age 60, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away Thursday, April 21, 2016 at a local hospital.
Pam was retired from Bradley Healthcare and Rehab where she worked as a dedicated nurse for 38 years. She was an active member of Restoration Fellowship and had a huge church family that she loved. In addition to her...
Elsie Juanita Roberts
Apr 21, 2016
Elise Juanita Roberts, age 88, passed away Thursday, April 21, 2016 at a local health care facility.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Roberts and her daughter, Reba Roberts, and son, Junior Lowe.
Juanita is survived by her eight children and two step children, Jimmy Gann, Dorothy Stamey, JoAnn Salazar, Linda Gee, Nora Farris, Roy Lowe, Sandy...
Billie Ray Wilson
Apr 21, 2016
Billie Ray Wilson, age 79, of Athens, passed away Thursday morning, April 21, 2016, at a local healthcare facility. He was born on October 10, 1936, in Winston County AL to the late John Wesley and Mattie Ray Popham Wilson. Billie spent over 40 years in Michigan and moved with his wife Olla to McMinn County in 1999. He was...
Alyce Margaret Baker
Apr 20, 2016
Alyce Margaret Baker, age 91, passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at a healthcare facility in North Carolina.
Alyce was preceded in death by her husband of over 50 years, Louis C. Baker; her parents, George and Alice Greene; son, Timothy Baker; sister, Virginia Lawrence.
She is survived by her daughter, Bernadette (Michael) Seely of Cleveland, TN; granddaughter, Gretchen (James)...
Clesta Cantrell
Apr 18, 2016
Clesta Cantrell, aged 79, died Monday, April 18, 2016, at her home after a short illness.
Clesta was born in Texas in 1936, the youngest child of Samuel and Cordelia Anderson who preceded her in death. Also predeceasing Clesta were her siblings, Nada Marler, Bob, Gaylord, and her best friend and sister, Juanita Macomber.
Clesta married Earl Blankinship in...
Brenda Louise Brown
Apr 17, 2016
Brenda Louise Brown, age 64, of Englewood, passed away at Starr Regional Medical Center-Etowah Campus on Sunday morning, April 17, 2016. She was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County. She is of the Baptist Faith.
She was an avid Beatles fan, and enjoyed spending time with her family, friends and puppies.
She was preceded in death by her...
Lewis Avery Buckner, Jr.
Apr 16, 2016
Lewis “Avery “Buckner, Jr., age 64, of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, April, 16, 2016 at his residence, surrounded by his family. Born on July 1, 1951, in Chattanooga, he had spent the past 30 years in Bradley County. Avery was a God fearing man who had a strong character and a kind heart and truly enjoyed life and spending time...
Gwynne Allen Standridge
Apr 15, 2016
                 Gwynne Allen Standridge, 73, of Etowah, passed away Friday morning, April 15, 2016 at his residence doing what he loved, walking his dog.
                 A native of Etowah, he was preceded in death by his mother, Juanita Mae Lewallen, father, Fred Ondus Standridge, daughter, Tammy Marlene Standridge, and step son, Jonathan Bartholomew, grandsons, Christopher and Shane Standridge.
                 Survivors include his wife,...
Edward Manthorne Wuesthoff
Apr 12, 2016
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In loving memory of a wonderful father, husband, brother, friend, community volunteer, whose bright smile, wit and wisdom were a constant example of love and faith for all who met him. Edward Manthorne Wuesthoff was a lover of life, of springtime and nature, of art and most of all of people. He died on April...
Glen A. Mason
Apr 12, 2016
Glen A. Mason, age, 77, of Cleveland passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at a Sevierville, TN hospital. Born June 9, 1939 in Ducktown, to the late James and Vernie Payne Mason, he had spent a majority of his life in Bradley County. He was a longtime member of North Cleveland Baptist Church and retired from M&M Mars after 20...
Christopher Alan Dean
Apr 11, 2016
Christopher Alan Dean, age 42, of Englewood, passed away at Turkey Creek Medical Center/Tennova in Knoxville, on Monday April 11, 2016. He was born in Cleveland, and spent the majority of his life in McMinn County.
He enjoyed sports and spending time with his family and friends.
He is preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, John Lethco; paternal grandparents,...
Burnell Marie McNabb
Apr 6, 2016
Burnell Marie McNabb, age 91, passed away April 6, 2016, at a local healthcare facility. She was a member of Waterville Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death husband Dolphin McNabb and her daughter, Sandra Harrill.
She is survived by her sons, Doyle (Cathy) McNabb of Etowah, TN; and Paul (Virginia) McNabb of Cleveland, TN; sister, Burness Hamilton of Knoxville,...
Richard Dean Rector
Apr 5, 2016
Richard Dean Rector, age 62, died April 5, 2016 at a local hospital.Â
Richard was preceded in death by parents Lawrence Rector and Jewell Katherine Childs, one sister, Judy Pierce.
He is survived by his wife, Joan Murphy Rector, sons; Dustin, Chris Murphy and Johnny Murphy and daughter, Tina Murphy; brothers, Kenneth (Brenda) Rector, Â Larry (Deana) Rector, Bill (Donna)...
Ronald Burkett Taylor
Mar 31, 2016
Ronald Burkett Taylor, age 60, a beloved son, brother and stepson passed away March 31, 2016 at a local hospital. Ron was always loving and positive, and will be forever in our hearts. Ronald was an avid golfer and bowler. He was born in Wiesbden, Germany.
He is preceded in death by his father Hoyt Taylor.
He is survived by...
