Athens, Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Obituaries

Obituary . Service Details Mona Dorsey Resident of Dayton, TN P:assed away on Thursday, November 14th, 2013 The family will hold a private memorial at a later date.

Obituary Elizabeth Lillard Robinson Holmes, 93, passed away at home in Titusville, Florida, on September 27, 2013. Elizabeth was born in Decatur, Tennessee to the late Roy Parker and Bessie Mae Robinson. She was preceded in death by her husband Pete Holmes and brother Thomas, sister Helen, and brother, David Robinson. Elizabeth is survived by her daughter Paula Holmes, daughter...

Obituary James F. Bolen, 79 went to be with our Lord on Saturday, 4/13/2013 with his family surrounding him with love. He is preceded in death by his parents Gladys & James E. Bolen and his son, H. Michael Bolen. Jim is survived by his wife of almost 60 years, C. Jeanette (Davies) Bolen, two sons James D. (Debbie) Bolen,...

Obituary Leonard Page, 58, a resident of Rossville, GA passed away on Sunday night January 27th, 2013 in a Chattanooga hospital. Leonard was born in Chattanooga on November 21, 1954 a son of the late Wilie and Alzata Page. Leonard is survived by one daughter Erica Page and two grandchildren Emanuel Williams and Malik Page. There will be no public...

Obituary Kim Lea Littleton, 51, Chattanooga, TN went home to the Lord on September 29, 2013. She is survived by fiancé Mike, brothers George (Shannon) and Rudy (Alice), sister Patricia (Tony), and two special friends Starla and Mary, several grandchildren and various relatives in New Zealand and Australia. Companion has arrangements. Service Details The family is planning a private memorial...

Obituary Ralph Smith, 82, of McDonald passed away on Friday January 4, 2013 surrounded by his family. Ralph was born in Williams Creek, KY on February 22, 1930 a son of the late George and Della Smith. Ralph was retired from Star Tool & Die in Detroit, MI and also from Flowers Bakery in Cleveland. Ralph had served his country...

Obituary Allen Wayne Cooper Jr, 52, of Sweetwater, TN passed away on Sunday April 28, 2013 surrounded by family and friends at a Sweetwater hospital. He was born on February 17, 1961 to Allen and Barbara Cooper. Wayne had lived in Sweetwater for six years. He was a very devoted Christian and will forever be remembered as a loving spouse...

Obituary Candace Renee Leslie, 33, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN passed away early Sunday morning, November 17th, 2013 at her home. Candace was born in Fort Oglethorpe, GA on February 8th, 1980. She was of the Baptist faith. Candace graduated from Bradley Central High School in 1998 and then went on and graduated from Cleveland State Community College in...

Obituary Lonnie Ray Belcher Jr., 48, a resident of Niota passed away on Friday December 28th, 2012 at his residence. Lonnie was a native and lifelong resident of the Athens TN area being born there on June 2, 1964 a son of the late Lonnie Ray Sr. and Margaret Ann Belcher. He was of the Baptist faith. Lonnie was a...

Obituary  Earnest “Ernie” Eugene Kersey, 59, a resident of Delano, TN passed away Friday, July 20, 2012 in a local hospital. Ernie a lifelong resident of the Delano/Benton area was born in Benton, TN on December 30, 1952 a son of the late Leonard and Imogene Kersey. Ernie enjoyed working on cars and being a loving father and grandfather. He...

Obituary Raymond Keith Anderson, 51, of Cleveland passed away on Tuesday afternoon January 29th, 2013 in a Chattanooga health care facility. He is preceded in death by one son Nathan Eubanks, his fathers Raymond Anderson and Melvin Rogers, grandparents Edith Mason and Hicks & Leota Rogers. Keith leaves behind to cherish his memory his mother Barbara Rogers, one son Niles...

Obituary Jason O'Neal Messer, 39, of Cleveland, TN passed away at his home on January 10, 2013. He was born on December 21, 1973 a son of the late Terry Lee Messer and Jan O'Neal Riley. Jason was a lifelong resident of Cleveland and a graduate of Cleveland High School. He attended UTC for four years, studying biochemistry and biology....

Obituary Harvey Allen Bolin, 90, a resident of Cleveland died on Thursday afternoon, February 7th, 2013 in a Rhea County health care facility with his loving wife of 56, Carleen by his side. Harvey was born on December 2, 1922 in Oregon City, Oregon a son of the late George and Harriett Bolin. Harvey had made Cleveland his home for...

Obituary Frank O. Harris Sr., 91, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Sunday morning, February 24th, 2013 in a local hospital. Frank was born in Bogalusa, LA on October 20th, 1921, a son of the late George and Mallie Harris. Frank had made Cleveland his home since the early 1950’s. He was a veteran of the United States...

Obituary Fourthcoming Service Details Family will hold a private Interment. Memorial Services will be held at a later date. Interment Tasso United Methodist Cemetery Friday October 18, 2013

Obituary Leslie Ross Cox, 70, passed away on March 5, 2013 in Fort Pierce, Florida. Les was born on June 13, 1942 to Eugene and Violet Cox. He was born in Athens, TN and resided in Port St. Lucie, Florida, as well as in Cleveland, TN. He received his B.S. in History with a minor in English from Bryan College...

Obituary Gracie Mae Haynes, 80, of Cleveland, TN passed away at a local healthcare facility on Tuesday August 6, 2013. She was born on December 28, 1932 to the late Howard and Lear Avans. Gracie was a seamstress for many years, working in several local chair factories and many different industries. She loved to garden, fish, and enjoyed the river....

Obituary Robert “Bobby” Alonso, 56, a resident of Ten Mile, TN passed away on Wednesday afternoon, May 15th, 2013. Bobby was born in Chattanooga, TN a son of the late William and Cossette Alonso on May 25th, 1956. He worked for34 years as a sheet metal contractor and was a member of the Local #5. Bobby was an avid car...

Obituary Averie “Deanie” Shelton, 52, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Tuesday, March 19th at her home. Deanie a lifelong resident of Cleveland was born here on June 28th, 1960 a daughter of the late Carl Wayne and Jealene Umphlett Shelton. Deanie was of the Lutheran faith. Deanie leaves behind to cherish her memory one sister Lisa Ray...

Obituary Leita Renee Scott, 44, a resident of Fintstone GA passed away at her residence on Monday February 20, 2012. Leita was born on April 27, 1967 in Cincinnati, OH a daughter of the late Ronald Lee Lemons. She was of the Christian faith and a very dedicated and loving mother and grandmother. Leita leaves here to cherish her memory...