Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries

Dec 27, 2016

Shelia June Bullard, 61, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 27th, 2016. She was known for loving everyone, and would regularly go out of her way to help those in need. She will be greatly missed by all that knew her. She is preceded in death by her parents, Reno and Juanita Sosebee; brother,...

Dec 27, 2016

Gary J. Cowley age 55 joined his Savior and loved ones in Heaven on December 27th, 2016. He was a member of Shenandoah Baptist Church in Cleveland, TN. Before Gary's ill health, he served for over 10 years with Rock of Ages Ministries based in Cleveland, TN. He is preceded in death by father- Charles E. Cowley Jr., mother-Barbara J....

Dec 26, 2016

Rev. Boyd Clemmer Lawson, 87 of Cleveland went to his heavenly home on December 26, 2016.He served as a private in the United States Air Force, Service #26264637. Service Battery, 181st-FA Bn HQ 34THAir Division (Defense.) He graduated from the Church Of Christ College in 1966. He was the senior pastor and presiding Bishop of the Churches of Jesus Christ...

Dec 25, 2016

Douglas Mitchell (Doug) Wright, 65, a resident of Cleveland departed this life on Sunday, December 25, 2016 at his home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on June 16, 1951 to the late Hoyt and Nannie Ensley Wright. He was of the Baptist Faith. Prior to his illness and retirement, he was employed for several years with Walmart...

Dec 25, 2016

Mary Sue Urban, 85 of Cleveland, TN passed away on December 25, 2016. She was born on February 4, 1931 to the late Raymond “Boney” and Lona Boring Lyle. Mary was a lifelong resident of Sweetwater, moving here in 2012. She will forever be remembered as a hardworking family woman. She loved playing cards and was a member of The...

Dec 24, 2016

Rosemary Lane Woodall, 66, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, Tennessee, went to her Heavenly home on Saturday morning, December 24th, 2016. She was born in Cleveland on May 21, 1950 the daughter of Carl and Rita Lane. She was a member of Candies Creek Baptist Church. Upon graduating from Bradley Central High School in 1968, she was hired by John...

Dec 23, 2016

Carolyn Ruth Glenn, 63, a resident of McMinnville, Tennessee. Who recently moved to Cleveland, Tennessee and was with us for a short while. Carolyn who was diagnosed with stage four glioblastoma brain cancer in 2015. Passed away peacefully on Friday December 23, 2016 at her home in Cleveland. Carolyn was well known for being loving, devoted, caring, and compassionate to...

Dec 22, 2016

David N. Morgan Sr., 62, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Thursday, December 22nd, 2016 at his home. He was a great warrior against GBM 4 (brain cancer) and because of promises from Jesus Christ, David came out victorious! David owned and operated "Stripes Plus" in Cleveland, TN for 37 years, he was known as the "Stripe Man"....

Dec 22, 2016

Florence Dale "Dee" Bryan, a longtime resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on December 22nd, 2016 with her beloved husband of 58 years by her side at her home following a long illness. Dee was born on April 20, 1935 in Indianola, OK to the late James and Mildred (Williams) Caves. She graduated in 1956 from the St. Francis School...

Dec 21, 2016

Barbara Sue Woods, 71, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Wednesday afternoon, December 21st, 2016 in a local health care facility. She was born on November 13th, 1945 in Pearisburg, VA a daughter of the late Watha & Frances Rice. Sue was a retired florist. She loved taking care of many flower gardens and her beloved pets. In...

Dec 17, 2016

Betty Jean McDaniel, 89, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN went to her Heavenly home on Saturday morning, December 17th, 2016. Betty was born in Cleveland on November 12th, 1927 a daughter of the late W. L. & Myrtle Ledford. She was of the Baptist faith and a member of Center Point Baptist Church. Betty was a talented pianist and...

Dec 17, 2016

Regena “Sis” Headrick, 78, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Saturday morning, December 17th, 2016 at her home. Regina was a member of New Liberty Baptist Church and a retired employee of One Hour Dry Cleaners on Inman Street. She is preceded in death by her parents Roy and Lorene Peels, husband Robert Headrick Sr., brother Eugene Peels...

Dec 16, 2016

Eugene Leonard “E.L.” McMinn passed away on December 16, 2016. He was born on July 6, 1943 to the late James and Dema McMinn. E.L. has been a resident of Cleveland since 1981 after moving here from Athens, TN. He was a member of Georgetown Baptist Church. E.L. was a tremendous man of God and dedicated missionary. He loved sharing...

Dec 16, 2016

Deborah Markitta Teague, 65, of Riceville, TN passed away on December 16, 2016. She was born on January 27, 1951 to the late Rev. J.W. and Josie Teague. “Skeet,” as she was known by family and friends, moved to the area in 1995 from Griffin Georgia. She was a member of Liberty Church of Jesus Christ since 2005. She was...

Dec 15, 2016

Nellie M. Farley, 85, a resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away on Thursday, December 15th, 2016. She was retired from Bishop’s Baking Company. Nellie was dearly loved and will be greatly missed. She is preceded in death by her parents, Amos and Etta Rayburn, as well as several brothers and sisters. She leaves behind to cherish her memory, three sons,...

Dec 15, 2016

Mary Elizabeth Brackett Phillips, 93, of Cleveland, passed away on Thursday, December 15, 2016. She was born January 27, 1923 in Charleston, TN. After graduating from Charleston High School in 1941, she moved to Cleveland and worked as an airplane riveter during WWII and later as a retail clerk at Miller’s and Parks-Belk Dept. Stores. She married her husband Bill...

Dec 15, 2016

Peggy Bullins, 80, a lifelong resident of Bradley County passed away on Thursday, December 15th, 2016 in a Chattanooga hospital. Peggy was born on November 26th, 1936 in Cleveland, TN a daughter of the late Arlie Sr. & Ruby Crane. She was a lifelong member of the North Cleveland Church of God where she served the Geneva Circle for many...

Dec 14, 2016

Leonid Melnichenko, 57, a resident of Ooltewah, TN, passed away Wednesday morning, December 15, 2016. He emigrated from Ukraine to the United States with a fire in his belly, working as a handyman, a self-employed businessman, and a truck driver. He wanted to sit on top of the world, but now rests below it. Wherever he went, he was unafraid...

Dec 14, 2016

Dec 13, 2016

David Lee Craft, 59, a resident of Lafayette, GA, passed away on Tuesday December 13th, 2016, surrounded by family and loved ones. He loved life and never met a stranger. David was known for having an extremely generous and loving heart. He was a veteran of the US Army and a well-respected apartment maintenance worker. He is preceded in death...