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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
Carolyn Clyatt Binns
Nov 9, 2014
Carolyn Clyatt Binns, 68, of Cleveland passed away Sunday, November 9, 2014, from injuries sustained in a car wreck. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Cleveland, regularly attended First Baptist Church of Benton and was an active member of the seniors group at Westwood Baptist Church. Mrs. Binns was a longtime volunteer at New Hope Pregnancy...
Kenard Thomas McEachin
Nov 9, 2014
Kenard Thomas McEachinService Date: Wednesday, November 12, 2014Death: 11/09/2014Obituary: Kenard Thomas McEachin, Jr., age 74, of Orlando, Florida passed away November 9, 2014 at the home of his daughter in Athens, TN. He was a native and lifelong resident of Florida and attended Orlando Chinese Church. Mr. McEachin was retired from the State of Florida Department of Corrections. He was...
Frankie Patterson
Nov 8, 2014
Frankie Patterson, 46, of Chickamauga, GA passed away Saturday, November 8, 2014 at his home. Funeral services at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at Frawley Baptist Church in East Ridge. The family will receive friends from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the church after the service. Grissom-Serenity Funeral Home & Cremation Services is in charge of the arrangements
Paul Eugene Gentry
Nov 6, 2014
Paul Eugene Gentry, 74, of Cleveland passed away after a short illness, Thursday, November 6, 2014 at his home surrounded by his loved ones. He retired from Duracell after 20 years of service and previously worked as a heavy machine operator in Chicago, IL. He loved to spoil his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and...
Mildred Louise Lockhart
Nov 6, 2014
Mildred "Millie" Lockhart, 70, passed in her sleep Nov. 6, 2014. Millie grew up in North Chattanooga and graduated from Kirkman High School in 1962. She lived in Rossville and then Ringgold and worked many years at East Ridge K-Mart and Ft Oglethorpe Lowes. She enjoyed fishing, spoiling her grandchildren and cooking huge holiday dinners. Millie was preceded in death...
Eva Jane Grant
Nov 2, 2014
Eva Jane GrantService Date: Wednesday, November 5, 2014Death: 11/02/2014Obituary: Eva Jane Grant, age 61, of Decatur, passed away November 2, 2014. She was a native and lifelong resident of Monroe County. She was a member of Rogers Creek Baptist Church and enjoyed watching westerns, coloring, and being around family and friends.Ms. Grant was preceded in death by her parents, John...
T. Blair Lillard
Oct 31, 2014
T. Blair Lillard, age 79, resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away Friday, October 31, 2014, in a Chattanooga Healthcare facility. He was a retired educator and had worked for the Bradley County and Polk County School Systems. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He was of the Methodist faith having grown up at Benton United Methodist Church...
Charles P. Pirkle
Oct 28, 2014
Charles P. Pirkle, 81, of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2014 at his home. He was a member of Cedar Springs Baptist Church and a veteran of the United States Army. He retired from Bell South Telephone Company after 30 years of service. He volunteered at the children's shelter home and enjoyed gardening and spending time on his tractor....
