OBITUARIES

Helen Ann Turner

Helen Ann Turner

Apr 30, 2015

Helen Ann Turner, 78, of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, April 30, 2015 at a Chattanooga hospital. She was a life-long member of Chestuee United Methodist Church. Helen's life was devoted to her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hamilton and Margaret Dodson Goins; and brothers, Charles, Goins, Don Goins and Bobby Goins. Survivors include her husband of...

Geneva "Nee Nee" Rush

Geneva "Nee Nee" Rush

Apr 30, 2015

Geneva "Nee Nee" Rush, 90, of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, April 30, 2015 at her residence. She was a member of East Side church of Christ since December 9, 1978 , where upon hearing the gospel believed (Hebrews 11:6), repented (Luke 13:3), confessed Christ (Matthew 10:32) and was baptized (Romans 6:3-4). Geneva was employed at the Cleveland Daily Banner for...

Mamie Edith Sartin

Mamie Edith Sartin

Apr 29, 2015

Mamie Edith Sartin, 90, of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at Wellington Place surrounded by her family. She retired as an executive secretary from the Tennessee Department of Education. Mamie was a member of Westwood Baptist Church. Her hobbies included family genealogy. She was preceded in death by her parents, Truman and Mamie Trotter Ingle; husband, Willie R....

Victor Hollifield, Jr.

Victor Hollifield, Jr.

Apr 18, 2015

Victor Hollifield, Jr., 78, of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2015 in a Chattanooga hospital. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army and worked locally as a roofer. He attended church at North Cleveland Towers. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Victor Hollifield, Sr. and Bertie Brown Hollifield, and his wife, Cora Mae...

Imogene Geren Woods

Imogene Geren Woods

Apr 15, 2015

Imogene Geren Woods, 86, of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2015 at a local hospital. She was a CNA at Life Care of Cleveland for 28 years. She was a member of Stanfield Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jessie and Hilda Leamon Geren; husband, Eugene Woods; and brothers, James C. Geren and Jessie Geren,...

Virgie McAlister Combs

Virgie McAlister Combs

Apr 14, 2015

Virgie L. Combs, 78, of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at a local health care facility. She retired from Charleston Hosiery Mill with 44 years of service. Until her health declined she attended Sunrise Baptist Church. She loved reading her Bible, going to church and talking about the Lord. Virgie enjoyed cooking for her family and friends and...

Margaret Randolph Wimpee

Margaret Randolph Wimpee

Apr 9, 2015

Margaret Elizabeth Randolph Raper Wimpee, 85, of Cleveland and formerly of East Ridge, passed away Thursday, April 9, 2015 in a local health care facility. She was a certified nursing assistant for several years. She was a member of Union Grove Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her parents, Madison Earl Randolph and Mary Hassie Hamilton; brothers,...

Paul Ellis Simmons

Paul Ellis Simmons

Apr 8, 2015

Paul E. Simmons, 89, of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2015 in a Collegedale health care facility. He was a carpenter and worked for the Department of Defense. Survivors include his son, Robert Simmons and wife, Becky of Cleveland. Interment will be in Maryland. We invite you to send a message of condolence and view the Simmons family guestbook...

Joe M. Rayburn

Joe M. Rayburn

Apr 8, 2015

Joe M. Rayburn, 72, of Charleston, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, April 8, 2015. He retired from Bowater after 39 years of service. He was a lifetime member of Lower Spring Creek United Methodist Church. Joe was a member of the Hiwassee Valley Antique Tractor Club. He was an avid fisherman and loved to camp....

Anna Anita Simon

Anna Anita Simon

Apr 8, 2015

Anna Anita Simon, 87, of Riceville, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at her residence. She was a retired loan officer with Union Trust Bank in Darien, CT. Anita was of the Catholic faith. She enjoyed boating and outdoor life. Anita had a positive sense of humor and enjoyed being with people. She was preceded in death by her parents,...

Claude L. Davis

Claude L. Davis

Mar 28, 2015

Claude L. Davis, 84, of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2015. He was preceded in death by his son, Michael Lee Davis. Survivors his wife, Roselyn E. Davis of Cleveland; adopted daughter, Veronica Fryfogle of Titusville, FL; two grandchildren Jeff Davis and Amanda Lee Bradshaw; great grandchildren, Alex Davis, Gideon Bradshaw, Titus Bradshaw and Selah Bradshaw; and sister, Estelle...

Mary Trevena Hilliard

Mary Trevena Hilliard

Mar 19, 2015

Mary Trevena Hilliard, 85, a lifelong resident of Ocoee, died Thursday, March 19, 2015 at her home. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dr. William A. Trevena and Audie Humberd Trevena; husband, A.J. Hilliard, Sr.; son, A.J. Hilliard, Jr.; granddaughter, Stephanie K. Hilliard; daughters-in-law, Elizabeth Davis Hilliard and Patty K. Hilliard; siblings, Frank Trevena, Kinzel Trevena, Dorothy Kimbrough...

Bonnie M. Cox

Bonnie M. Cox

Mar 16, 2015

Bonnie M. Cox, 96, of Cleveland passed away Monday, March 16, 2015 at her home. She was the oldest member of Cedar Springs Baptist Church where she was a member of the Joy Sunday school class. Bonnie was an accomplished seamstress and enjoyed quilting. Her hobbies were fishing and watching ball games. She was preceded in death by her husband,...

Larry Clint Humphrey

Larry Clint Humphrey

Mar 15, 2015

Larry Clint Humphrey, 60, of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, March 15, 2015 in a local hospital. He was a graduate of Cleveland High School and the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Larry was an accountant and was recently employed with Jones Management Services. He was a member of Waterville Baptist Church and served as a deacon at Westwood Baptist Church...

Charles Reed Wright

Charles Reed Wright

Mar 11, 2015

Dr. Charles Reed Wright, 78, of Cleveland passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2015 in a local healthcare facility with his family by his side. He was born and raised in Decatur, graduated from Meigs County High School and attended Tennessee Wesleyan College in Athens. He was a well known preacher in the Tennessee Baptist Convention and Southern Baptist Convention for...

James F. Sliger

James F. Sliger

Feb 28, 2015

James F. Sliger, 95, of McDonald passed away Saturday, February 28, 2015 in a local healthcare facility. He was a self employed electrician. Mr. Sliger was a veteran of the US Army, having served in World War II in the Pacific during the Philippine Operation and the Battle of Luzon, where he received the Bronze Star. He was preceded in...

Marie Geren Hooper

Marie Geren Hooper

Feb 28, 2015

Marie Geren Hooper, 89, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 28, 2015 after a lengthy illness. Born June 17, 1925 to the late August and Barbara Geren, she lived her early years in the Eureka Community of Bradley County. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Joseph Brackett Hooper. Together they were active in the family...

Betty Frances Johnson

Betty Frances Johnson

Feb 25, 2015

Betty Frances Johnson, 87, of Cleveland passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2015. She was of the Christian faith. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Arthur Henley and Bessie Mae Bales Henley; husband, Clarence Lee Johnson; sisters, Polly Booth, Ann Romines and Melva Wooden; and brothers, Harold Henley and Reggie Henley. Survivors include her children, Leonard Johnson,...

Odessa L. Baliles

Odessa L. Baliles

Feb 23, 2015

Odessa L. Baliles, 78, of Cleveland passed away February 23, 2015 in a Chattanooga hospital. She was a member of Bound For That City Church and had retired from Charleston Hosiery after 15 years of service. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cloys Baliles; parents, Monroe and Margaret J. Harris; brothers: Ottis Harris, Elmer Harris, Claude Harris, Winston...

Oscar E. Foster, Jr.

Oscar E. Foster, Jr.

Feb 23, 2015

Oscar E. Foster, Jr., 68, a resident of Cleveland passed away Monday, February 23, 2015 in a local hospital. He was employed at Combustion Engineering for 20 years and later at Westvaco for 20 plus years. Mr. Foster had a great love and devotion for farming which he had enjoyed for the last 10 years. He was a family man...

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