William Vaden Ratcliffe
Jan 12, 2013
William "Bill" Vaden Ratcliffe, 84, a resident of Cleveland passed away Saturday, January 12, 2013 in a local hospital. He was a veteran of the US Marines and a member of Clingan Ridge Baptist Church. Mr. Ratcliffe was retired from J.H. Kellman Industries after 24 years of service. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Emma Broomfield Ratcliffe; parents,...
Joe M. McClure, Jr.
Jan 11, 2013
Joe M. McClure, Jr. 59, a resident of Knoxville passed away Friday, January 11, 2013 at a Knoxville medical facility. He was a Chief Petty Officer in the US Navy where he served 3 tours of duty during the Viet Nam War; he later served as a Navy recruiter in several US cities. He was of the Church of God...
Geraldine Hull
Jan 11, 2013
Geraldine Hicks Hull, 81, a resident of Athens and formerly of Cleveland peacefully passed away Friday, January 11, 2013 at her home. She retired from Magic Chef after 35 years of service and was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Hull; parents, Isom and Bertha Hicks; brothers, Carson Hicks, Joe Hicks and Cletus...
James R. Hensley
Jan 9, 2013
James R. Hensley, 97, formerly of Cleveland, TN, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, January 9, 2013. He was a retired Church of God minister, and a member of the North Cleveland Church of God. He was preceded in death by his parents, G.W. Hensley and Amanda Hensley Williamson; wife, Viola Gann Hensley; infant son, Charles Edward Hensley;...
Wanda Wilkinson Gilfoil
Jan 2, 2013
Wanda Wilkinson Gilfoil, 66, a resident of Cleveland passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at her home. She was the office manager at Industrial Services for 14 years. Mrs. Gilfoil was preceded in death by her husband, William Alfred Gilfoil; parents, William Ceil and Waline Wilkinson; and brother, John Wilkinson. Survivors include her daughters, Kim Varnell of Bell Buckle, Tracie...
Bruce Earl Ritchey, Jr.
Dec 29, 2012
Bruce Earl Ritchey, Jr., 77, a resident of Cleveland passed away Saturday, December 29, 2012 in a Chattanooga hospital. He was of the Methodist faith and enjoyed any outdoor adventure. Mr. Ritchey was a veteran of the US Army, serving during the Korean War. He was employed with the local City and County law enforcement and later worked for Gulf...
James Cissom
Dec 27, 2012
James B. "Jim" Cissom, 70, a lifelong resident of Cleveland passed away Thursday, December 27, 2012 in a local hospital. He was born June 17, 1942 to the late John William "Bill" and Annis Farmer Cissom. He was an International Union Representative of AFSCME. He was a veteran of the US Army and a graduate of Bradley Central High School,...
Dema F. Coleman
Dec 26, 2012
Dema F. Coleman, 78, a lifelong resident of Cleveland passed away Wednesday, December 26, 2012 in a Chattanooga hospital. She was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed traveling, reading and working in her flower garden. She was preceded in death by her parents, Oscar L. Coleman and Okie Shoemaker Coleman; sisters, Margaret Geren, Tommye Snyder and infant, Martha Dean Coleman;...
Carolyn Capehart
Dec 25, 2012
Carolyn "Big Mama" Capehart, 95, of Birchwood passed away Tuesday, December 25, 2012 in a Cleveland healthcare facility. A resident of Birchwood since 1959, she was formerly from East Chattanooga. She was a member of New Liberty Baptist Church in Birchwood. Mrs. Capehart was involved in Birchwood Senior Neighbors and enjoyed needle point and gardening. She was preceded in death...
Sandra E. Johnson
Dec 21, 2012
Sandra E. Johnson, 74, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Friday, December 21, 2012 at her home. She was a member of Ridgeview Baptist Church and was formerly a member of Waterville Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Mildred Higgins Harker. Survivors include her husband, the Reverend Charlie J. Johnson of Cleveland; children, Deborah...
Kenneth D. York
Dec 15, 2012
Kenny D. York, 55, a lifelong resident of Bradley County went to be with the Lord Saturday, December 15, 2012. He was a member of Chestuee United Methodist Church and had been attending Samples Memorial Baptist Church. Kenny was a graduate of Bradley High School, class of 1975. He enjoyed the outdoors, fishing and motorcycles. He was preceded in death...
Virginia M. McCamish
Dec 15, 2012
Virginia M. McCamish, 72, a lifelong resident of Calhoun passed away Saturday, December 15, 2012 in a local healthcare facility. She was a member of Calhoun First Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy M.McCamish; father, Carl T. McGee; mother, Jean Runion Swafford. Survivors include her sister, Polly Shamblin (Wes) of Calhoun; brother, Doug McGee (Scheria)...
Donald G. Griffith
Dec 8, 2012
Donald G. Griffith, 82, of Chattanooga, passed away Saturday, December 8, 2012 in a Chattanooga hospital. He was an owner/operator of Griffith Cycle Shop. His father, Howard Griffith started the Cleveland Griffith Cycle Shop in 1926. In 1956, Don opened another Griffith Cycle Shop in Chattanooga which continues today. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He...
J.M. Cross
Dec 1, 2012
J.M. "Shorty" Cross, 83, a lifelong resident of Polk County passed away Saturday, December 1, 2012 at the home of his daughter. He was employed with the Polk County Road Department for 12 years and later retired from Cleveland High School after 6 years of employment. He was a member of Old Ocoee Baptist Church where he served as Deacon....
Cecilia P. (Sally) Deana
Nov 27, 2012
Sally Deana passed away peacefully and gently Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at 1:20 AM in the presence of her daughter and son-in-law, Paula and Roger Shafer, and granddaughters, Jessie and Cecilia Shafer. Sally was 81 years old and endured a long struggle with dementia. She was born in North Tarrytown, NY (now Sleepy Hollow) on February 9, 1931. She attended...
Aline A. Gobble
Nov 18, 2012
Aline Gobble, 101, a lifelong resident of Cleveland passed away suddenly Sunday, November 18, 2012 at the home of her daughter. She was the oldest member of Central Church of Christ. Mrs. Gobble was a homemaker; she loved gardening and enjoyed feeding her wild birds. She lived a full and productive life up until the end of her life. She...
Harding Gamble
Nov 18, 2012
Harding "H.G." Gamble, 89, a resident of Cleveland passed away Sunday, November 18, 2012 in a local hospital. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He attended Washington Avenue Baptist Church and was a longtime barber in Cleveland. He joined Tennessee Enamel Company in Cleveland on October 16, 1939, and retired from Maytag Cooking Products 66 years later at...
Virginia W. Leach
Nov 18, 2012
Virginia (Bill) Wilson Leach, 86, of Charleston, passed away on Sunday, November 18, 2012, at her home. Bill, as she was called by her friends and family, was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, cousin, and friend to all who knew her. She was a member of Charleston First Baptist Church. Bill was a member of Eastern Star and Woven...
Leatha Irene Silvers
Nov 8, 2012
Leatha I. Silvers, 76, a resident of Old Fort, passed away Thursday, November 8, 2012 in a Chattanooga healthcare facility. She was a member of Lebanon Baptist Church. Mrs. Silvers was retired from Hardwick Clothes. Mrs. Silvers was preceded in death by her parents, Vernon L. Burke and Laura L. Orr Burke; husband, Thomas Silvers; and one brother, Donald Burke....
Alois Marion Swiger
Nov 5, 2012
Alois M. Swiger, 83, died Monday afternoon, November 5, 2012, at a Chattanooga hospital. Born June 7, 1929, he was the oldest child of the late Archie R. Swiger and Avis F. Randolph Swiger. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Mary Sue Jones Swiger; son, Stanley R. Swiger; brother, Kermit A. Swiger; and sister,...
