Iris Jeanette Hodge
Jul 5, 2017
Iris Hodge, age 89, of Delano, and formerly of Tampa, passed away on Wednesday morning, July 5, 2017, at her home. Born on December 27, 1927 in St.George, Georgia to the late George and Missouria Crawford, she had lived most of her life in Georgia and Tampa before moving to Polk County eight years ago. She attended Crossroads Baptist Church.
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Mary Clarice Triplett
Jul 2, 2017
Mary Clarice Triplett, age 73 of Cleveland, passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2017 at Life Care of Collegedale. She was a native and lifelong resident of Bradley County and was a member of the Michigan Avenue Baptist Church. She loved crafts, spending time with family and friends, animals and loved the Christmas Season.
She is survived by her parents,...
Sherri Ann Chopper
Jun 30, 2017
Sherri Ann (Bingman) Chopper, loving wife, mother, and daughter was born to Robert Charles Bingman and Betty Mae Knox on March 9, 1943 in Denver, Colorado. She was laid to rest in Cleveland, Tennessee on June 30, 2017 surrounded by her loved ones. She was raised in Colorado by her father and step mother Norma Elaine (Carroll) Bingman.
She...
Mary Pauline Webb
Jun 24, 2017
Mary Pauline Webb
Mary Pauline Webb, age 87 of Decatur, Alabama passed away on June 24, 2017 at her home. She loved the Lord and witnessed to all of her caregivers. She also liked to sew and was known for making satin pillow cases and house coats that she gave away as gifts. She would teach the art...
Doyle Lee Puett
Jun 24, 2017
Doyle Lee Puett, age 62, of Etowah, passed away Saturday morning, June 24, 2017, at Blount Memorial Hospital in Maryville. Born on January 20, 1955, he was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County and a longtime faithful and active member of Coghill Baptist Church where he taught Sunday School and served as a deacon for many years. He...
Tommy Willis
Jun 16, 2017
On Friday, June 16, 2017, Tommy Willis earned his eternal reward and met our Lord and Savior face to face. He joined his oldest son, John Thomas, for their first Father’s Day together in heaven. Tommy loved his wife, cherished his children, honored his parents, helped his friends and served his church in every way possible. To know Tommy is...
Rebecca Anne Caruso
Jun 14, 2017
Our beloved Rebecca “Reba” Caruso, age 27, of Benton passed away at her residence on Wednesday, June 14, 2017. She was born in West Brookville, NY but had lived in Tennessee the majority of her life. Reba loved spending time with her family and especially her two daughters.
She is preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Joey Lee and...
Phyllis Anne Wiley
Jun 13, 2017
Phyllis Anne (Polch) Wiley, 76, of Vestal NY, passed away peacefully at her Tennessee home surrounded by her family. She is predeceased by her loving husband of 32 years, Clyde F. Wiley; parents, Peter and Helen (Scully) Polch; brother, Edward T. Polch. Phyllis is survived by her sister and brother-in-law, Eileen (Polch) and Louie Merolle; her children, Paul Wiley of...
Reva Lou West
Jun 12, 2017
Reva Lou Swafford West, age 88, of Niota, passed away on Monday morning, June 12, 2017, at her residence. She was born September 16, 1928 to the late Roy and Suda Womac Swafford and was a lifelong resident of McMinn County and of the Christian faith. Mrs. West was a local hairdresser for 43 years and also retired from the...
Shirley Ann Smedley
Jun 10, 2017
Shirley Ann Smedley went to be with the Lord on June 10, 2017, after a battle with lung cancer.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John T. and Ella (Womack) Walker; sons, Tony Freeman and James Freeman; grandson, Joshua Arp; great grandson, Kenneth Fritz.
She is survived by her husband of 32 years, John Smedley Sr.;...
Venita Lynn Crabtree
Jun 7, 2017
Venita Crabtree, age 62, of Athens, passed away Wednesday morning, June 7, 2017 at her residence. Born on April 8, 1955 in Chattanooga, she lived the past 20 years in McMinn County and was a member of Jones Chapel United Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Opal Shipley; and brother, Charles Jenkins.
She is survived by...
Helen Hodge Leach
May 30, 2017
Helen Hodge Leach, 94, resident of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, May 30.
Helen was born on January 20, 1923, in Newcomb, Tenn. to the late Thomas W and Etta Robinson Hodge. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Helen was a member of the First United Methodist Church and retired from a career in banking.
Helen is survived by...
Henry Elam Halliburton
May 29, 2017
Henry Elam Halliburton, age 87, passed away May 29, 2017 at Signature Healthcare, following a lengthy illness.
Henry is survived by wife, Kay F. Halliburton; daughters, Becky Payne of Greeneville, MS and Charlotte Moore of Lexington, TN; step daughters, Yolonda Renner, Glyndora Condon and Delphene Rogers; stepson, Chris Guffey.
Memorial service details will be announced and held at a...
Robert Jody Buckner
May 28, 2017
Robert “Jody “Buckner , age 41, of Calhoun, passed away at his residence on Sunday May 28, 2017. A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, He was currently employed at Flowers Bakery.
He was preceded in death by his father, Lyndall Buckner; brother, Michael Buckner; maternal grandparents, Ira and Minnie Free Brown; and paternal grandparents, Check and Paralee...
Timothy "Timbo" Edgemon
May 24, 2017
Timothy “Timbo” Edgemon, age 55, of Cleveland passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at his residence. He was a proud veteran of the United States Navy and he loved to fish.
He was predeceased by his father, James Allen Edgemon; sister, Jennifer Edgemon; step father, Robert Ballard.
He is survived by his mother, Cynthia Ballard; sister, Penny Edgemon Houck;...
Florence (Hula) Elemia McKinney
May 24, 2017
Florence (Hula) Elemia McKinney
Florence (Hula) Elemia McKinney, age 79, of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at a local hospital. She was a veteran of the United States Army and was a survivor of Pearl Harbor in 1941. She was retired from Whirlpool (Maytag/Magic Chef)
She is preceded in death by her husband Glover L. McKinney; parents,...
Linda Joyce Thompson
May 22, 2017
Linda Joyce Russell Thompson, age 70, of Etowah, passed away on Monday, May 22, 2017 at Starr Regional Medical Center of Etowah. Born in Etowah on May 27, 1946 to the late William Paul and Julia Amylee Hembree Russell , she had lived in Loudon County for several years and moved back to McMinn County in 2013. She was a...
Dani Nunley
May 22, 2017
Dani Nunley, age 39, of Cleveland, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 22, 2017. She was the owner of MaD Tree Service. She was a very hard worker , animal lover, and would always rescue any animal she might find. She will be greatly missed.
She is survived by her children, R. J. McFalls, Brandon McFalls, and Skylar Wileman; boyfriend,...
George William Womac
May 20, 2017
George W. Womac, age 73, of Cleveland passed away at his residence on Saturday, May 20, 2017.
Mr. Womac is survived by his wife of almost fifty years, Roberta Womac; daughter, Cindy Womac; grandson, Tucker Corbitt; siblings, Ponzella Bankston, Dewayne (Susan) Bishop and darlene (Clyde) Burnette.
In compliance with Mr. Womac’s wishes, no services are planned.
Online condolences...
Ray Lindsey
May 18, 2017
Ray Lindsey, age 54 of Englewood, passed away Thursday, May 18, 2017 at his residence. He was born in Maryville, Tn and spent the majority of his life in McMinn County and was of the Christian faith. Ray loved spending time outdoors fishing, going to Cades Cove, panning for gold, and visiting the Field of the Woods in North Carolina...
