OBITUARIES

Kenneth E. Dale

Kenneth E. Dale

Jan 22, 2017

Kenneth Earl Dale, 79, of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2017, in a local hospital.  He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed Nascar Racing. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Eldon and Ella Lunsford Dale; son, Gary Kenneth Dale and sister, Geraldine Dale.

He is survived by his grandchildren. Zachary K. Dale (Madalene) of Benton and...

Christopher Yarber

Christopher Yarber

Jan 20, 2017

Christopher Dewayne Yarber, age 47 of Cleveland passed away in a local hospital. Christopher was known around town as a great mechanic and had a fondness for rebuilding cars. He was preceded in death by his parents, Tom and Judith Yarber and an infant son, Christopher Joseph Yarber. He is survived by the love of his life and wife of...

Bill J Allen

Bill J Allen

Jan 19, 2017

 Bill Allen, age 64, of Tellico Plains, passed away Thursday, January 19, 2017, at his residence.  Born on November 2, 1952 in Beckley, West Virginia to the late Teliford and Esther Allen, he had lived in Monroe County since 1988. Bill was an avid knife collector,enjoyed reading, and spending time with friends.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded...

Charles Roosevelt Holdren Jr.

Charles Roosevelt Holdren Jr.

Jan 19, 2017



Charles R. Holdren Jr., 66, of Ooltewah, passed away Thursday, January, 19, 2017, at his residence.  He was a proud veteran of the United States Army. He worked a hard worker and loved to stay busy working as a caretaker and manager of a show horse ranch.  He also loved to spend time on the weekends at the VFW...

Harriet Lemon

Harriet Lemon

Jan 18, 2017

Harriet Lemon

Harriet Lemon, 85, of Cleveland, passed away January 18, 2017, in a local healthcare facility. 

Harriet was an avid bridge player and loved to go dancing and travel with her husband.  Her children will always remember her as not only a great cook but more importantly, a loving and devoted mother and wife.

She was preceded...

Dennis Lee Scott Sr

Dennis Lee Scott Sr

Jan 17, 2017

Dennis Lee Scott Sr., age 66, of Whitwell, TN, passed away in a local hospital on Tuesday, January 17, 2017.

Dennis was a veteran of the United States Army.  Dennis was well known in town for his kindness, his humor and his fondness for taking his Can-Am Spyder motorcycle out for a spin no matter the weather.  Even closer to...

Linda Annette Bailey Lu

Linda Annette Bailey Lu

Jan 17, 2017

Linda Annette Bailey Lu passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 in a local hospital.

She is preceded in death by her grandparents, James & Thelma Brown and Edward & Cressie Mae Bailey; brother, Kenneth L Bailey; stepfather, William Oliver.

She is survived by her mother, Maudie Oliver of East Ridge; father, Franklin Bailey or Ringgold, GA; brothers, David Bailey...

David Lee Webb

David Lee Webb

Jan 16, 2017

David Lee Webb, age 76, of Etowah, was called home to be with his Lord  on Monday morning , January 16, 2017 at his home surrounded by his loved  ones after an extended illness. Born on November 8, 1940 in Tiffin, Ohio to the late Robert and Dehlia Webb, he retired from Campbell’s Soup in 1999, moved to Florida for...

Errol John "Skip" Hendricks

Errol John "Skip" Hendricks

Jan 14, 2017

 Errol John “ Skip” Hendricks, age 68, of Crossville, passed away on January 14, 2017, at a Nashville hospital.  The son of the late William Robert Hendricks, he spent a majority of his life in Monroe County and spending eighteen years in Jacksonville, Florida and the last nine years in Crossville. He proudly served his country in Vietnam as a...

Nancy Jean Wilson

Nancy Jean Wilson

Jan 8, 2017

 Nancy Jean Martin Wilson, age 78, of Athens, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday evening, January 8, 2017, at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville. Born on April 23, 1938 to the Late Carl and Vesta Hughes Martin, She was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County.   “Mrs. Nancy” was a member of Double Springs Baptist...

Cristi Dawn Wells

Cristi Dawn Wells

Jan 5, 2017

Cristi Dawn Wells, age 46, of Etowah, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2017.  Born on October 2, 1970 to the late J.M. Wells and Mary Cornett, she was  a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County.

 Cristi is survived by her daughter, MaryAnn  Jewel Wells, of Etowah; step-daughter, Megan Burkhardt of Knoxville; sisters, Lorrie  Ann Bryan of Athens, Donna...

James E. Brady

James E. Brady

Jan 3, 2017

James E. (Jim) Brady, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2017, in his residence. He once worked as an engineer with Kroehler Manufacturing Company in Newport, TN and was retired locally from Cleveland Chair Company.

His favorite pastimes were tending his gardens and spending time with his granddaughters. 

He was preceded in death by his...

Ivan Lawson Snyder

Ivan Lawson Snyder

Jan 1, 2017

Ivan Snyder, age 69, of Etowah, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2017, at his residence. Born on April 12, 1947 to the late William Glen and Elizabeth Jane Adams Snyder, he was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County and a lifelong member of First Christian Church of Etowah. Ivan was a proud veteran of the United States...

Larry Edwin Nunley

Larry Edwin Nunley

Jan 1, 2017

Larry Edwin Nunley, age 66, of Athens, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2017, at his residence.  Born on August 28, 1950 to the late Arthur and Ada Cornett Nunley, he was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County and attended Valley View Baptist Church. He loved motorcycles and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.

 In addition to...

Marva Lee Davis

Marva Lee Davis

Dec 27, 2016

Marva Lee (DeLana) Davis, age 84, of Cleveland, TN, ushered into the presence of her Savior on December 27, 2016.

Marva was born in McAlester, OK on February 15, 1932 and met and married the love of her life, Rev. James Thomas Davis Sr. on December 31, 1950.  During the next 66 years, they were blessed with three children, Brenda...

William Thomas (Tommy) Arthur

William Thomas (Tommy) Arthur

Dec 27, 2016

William Thomas (Tommy) Arthur, of Cleveland, peacefully passed away at his home on Tuesday, December 27, 2016. He was 69 years old.

He was preceded in death by his parents, A.J. and Ann Arthur.

Surviving are his two children, Dr. Scott Arthur and wife, Sally of Brentwood, TN and Kellye Renker and husband, Todd of Knoxville, TN; four grandchildren, Jamison...

Margaret Jane Nye

Margaret Jane Nye

Dec 27, 2016

Margaret Jane Nye, age 88, passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at a local healthcare facility. She loved to paint and spend time researching genealogy. She was a member of the Wesley United Methodist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Nye and her parents, Henry Victor Profitt and Emma Allene Proffitt; two sister and four...

Charles Ray Taylor

Charles Ray Taylor

Dec 26, 2016

Charles Taylor, age 46, of Athens, passed away on December 26, 2016. A native of South Carolina, he had spent a majority of his life in Monroe and McMinn Counties. He enjoyed spending time with his family especially his grandkids.

He was preceded in death by his father, Virgil Atkins and brother, Robert Charles Taylor; and grandparents Jess and Bessie...

Melford Cecil Tinsley

Melford Cecil Tinsley

Dec 25, 2016

 Melford “ Mel”  Tinsley, age 79, of Aiken, South Carolina, passed away on Sunday, December 25,  2016, at his   home in Englewood, TN. Born on April 20, 1937 to the late Harold and Juanita Tinsley, he was a native and lifelong resident of Aiken, South Carolina. 

 In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter,...

Rev. Evelyn Rose Crisp

Rev. Evelyn Rose Crisp

Dec 24, 2016

Evelyn Rose Crisp, age 74, passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2016 at her home.  She was an ordained Minister and was a member of the United Christian Church.  She loved to sew, cook, listen to Elvis music, listen to stories from others, but most of all she loved the Lord.

Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents William...

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