Jeffrey Charles Fichter
Dec 9, 2014
Jeffery Fichter, 59, of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, December 9, 2014 in a local hospital. Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, December 15, 2014 in the chapel of Grissom-Serenity Funeral Home & Cremation Services. We invite you to send a message of condolence and view the Fichter family guest book at www.grissomserenity.com . Arrangements are being...
Jessie "Jack" Meeks
Dec 8, 2014
Jessie "Jack" Meeks, 76, of Chattanooga, passed away Monday, December 8, 2014 in a Chattanooga hospital. He was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist. He enjoyed the outdoors and was employed on a barge on the river. He is survived by his sister, Betty Berry and husband, Jimmy G. of Soddy Daisy. A private memorial will be held at...
April Powers
Dec 4, 2014
April PowersService Date: Sunday, December 7, 2014Death: 12/04/2014Obituary: April Powers, age 49, of Athens, passed away Thursday, December 4, 2014, at Starr Regional Medical Center. A native of Cookeville, TN, she had lived the last 11 years in Athens. She had worked in the lab at Starr Regional Medical Center in Athens the last 10 years and loved her fellow...
James Fate Walls
Dec 1, 2014
James Fate Walls, 83, of Murphy, NC, went home to be with the Lord, Monday, December 1, 2014 surrounded by his family at his home. He was loving husband, father, grandfather and best friend. He was retired from World Carpet in Dalton. He loved the Lord and enjoyed helping people and doing for others. He enjoyed spending time with his...
James Herbert Hutson
Dec 1, 2014
James Herbert Hutson James Herbert Hutson, 86, of Cleveland, passed away Monday, December 1, 2014 at his home. He was retired from Bendix where he worked as a supervisor for 22 years. He attended Lebanon Baptist Church. He was preceded by his parents, Fred Claude Hutson and Fannie Gillespie Hutson and sister, Lucille Cook. He is survived by his wife,...
Lottie F Black
Nov 29, 2014
Lottie F, BlackService Date: Tuesday, December 2, 2014Death: 11/29/2014Obituary: Lottie F. Black, age 77, of Etowah, passed away Saturday morning, November 29, 2014, at a local healthcare facility. A native of Arkansas, she had lived in Pontiac Michigan for 31 years and had spent the last 27 years in McMinn County. First and foremost, she loved the LORD and her...
"J.L." James Leonard Hooper
Nov 26, 2014
James Leonard "J.L." Hooper, 87, of Harrison, passed away Wednesday, November 26, 2014 in a Chattanooga hospital. He attended New Salem Baptist Church. He enjoyed fishing and was a hard worked. He was employed with Foamcrete for the last 17 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ike and Bessie Hester Hooper and son, Carlos Hooper. He is...
Jeremiah Nathaniel Mathis
Nov 24, 2014
Jeremiah Nathaniel "Boog" Mathis, 28, of Cleveland, crossed into heaven at 11:20 p.m. on Monday, November 24, 2014 in a Chattanooga hospital. He attended Mt. Olive Church of God and was active in the Media Ministry at the church. He enjoyed fishing, kayaking and working with computers. He was a loving "hubban" and awesome "daddee". He was an example of...
Retha Goforth
Nov 22, 2014
Retha Goforth, 71, of Benton, passed away Saturday, November 22, 2014 at a Chattanooga Hospice Facility. She was a member of the Benton congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses. She loved her church and being involved in the ministry. She was preceded in death by her mother, Adda Stewart and daughter, Karen Burchfield. Survivors include her son, Lonnie Goforth and wife, Angela...
Robert Steven Gates
Nov 20, 2014
Robert Steven Gates, 56, of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, November 20, 2014 at his home. He was a member of St. Luke's Episcopal Church. He was employed by Hackney Home Furnishings in Athens. He loved the Washington Redskins and was a fan of the Tennessee Volunteers. He is survived by his wife, Lisa Gates of Cleveland; parents, Bobby Austin Gates...
Robbie Withrow Gobble
Nov 20, 2014
Robbie Withrow Gobble, 81, a life-long resident of Bradley County, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 20, 2014. She was a member of Mt. Zion Methodist Church and she dedicated her life to taking care of others and putting their needs first. She had a servant's heart and her zest for life was contagious to all...
Jimmy L Smith
Nov 20, 2014
Jimmy L. SmithService Date: Sunday, November 23, 2014Death: 11/20/2014Obituary: Jimmy L. Smith, age 67, of Sweetwater, passed away November 20, 2014 at his residence. He was born in Sweetwater, where he spent the majority of his life. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, doing carpentry work, painting, and spending time with family and friends.He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred...
Todd Disspain
Nov 18, 2014
Todd DisspainService Date: Saturday, November 22, 2014Death: 11/18/2014Obituary: Todd Disspain, age 44, of Riceville passed away November 18, 2014. He was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County and attended Hilltop Baptist Church. A graduate of McMinn Central, he enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Larry and Sandra Fain Disspain;...
Billy Wayne Bentley
Nov 17, 2014
Billy Wayne Bentley, 78, of Cleveland passed away, Monday, November 17, 2014 at his home. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge #134 in Cleveland and was retired from First Fleet Trucking. He was known for his handle "Midnight Express". Mr. Bentley was born in Bulls Gap, TN. He was preceded in death by his parents, Buck and Easter...
Elizabeth Nadine Colussi
Nov 15, 2014
Elizabeth Nadine ColussiService Date: Wednesday, November 19, 2014Death: 11/15/2014Obituary: Elizabeth Nadine Colussi, age 53, of Madisonville, passed away November 15, 2014 at University of Tennessee Medical Center. A native of St. Louis, Missouri, she spent most of her life in Michigan and moved to Madisonville 8 years ago. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Madisonville. Elizabeth enjoyed...
Ashley L Robarge
Nov 13, 2014
Ashley L. Robarge, of Decatur passed away Thursday, November 13, 2014 in a Chattanooga Hospital. She is survived by her parents, Zina and Daniel Robarge; fiancé, Donny Wynn; children, Hunter Moore and Rylen Wynn; mother-in-law, Paulette Woodard and three sisters, Alisha, Makayla and Makenzie Robarge. She is also survived by many friends and extended family. Memorial services will be held...
Mary L. Maurer
Nov 13, 2014
Mary L. Maurer, 86, of Cleveland passed away Thursday, November 13, 2014 at her home. She was a member of St. Therese of Lisieux Catholic Church in Cleveland. She was an avid bridge player and was a "Red Shoe" member. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Maurer; parents, John and Emma Jetten Wurzer and two sisters and...
Horace Swafford
Nov 13, 2014
Horace SwaffordService Date: Saturday, November 15, 2014Death: 11/13/2014Obituary: Horace Swafford, 81, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather went to God on Thursday, November 13th from his earthly home in McMinn County, surrounded by his loving family. He was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County and of the Baptist faith.Known to many as “The Coke Man”, he was employed...
Minnie Deatrice Ragsdale
Nov 11, 2014
Deatrice Martin Ragsdale, 99, of Cleveland passed away Tuesday November 11, 2014 at a local hospital. She was born Minnie Deatrice Day on June 14, 1915 in Gadsten, AL and was the oldest daughter of Charles E. Day and Minnie J. Day. Deatrice was blessed with a long and healthy life. She loved her church family very much and attended...
Delmer Leeroy Richardson
Nov 10, 2014
Delmer Leeroy Richardson, 77, of Jacksonville, FL, formerly of Cleveland, passed away Monday, November 10, 2014. He was retired from M & M Mars. He was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Sue Richardson and one brother, Gene Richardson. He is survived by his sons, Tony Richardson and wife, Kristy and Jody Richardson, both of Cleveland; grandchildren, Baily Richardson,...
