Obituary Helen Dimple Hill. 92, a lifelong resident of Ooltewah went to sleep and awoke in her heavenly home on Thursday night, July 19, 2012 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Helen was born in Apison, TN on August 2, 1919 a daughter of the late James Stafford and Mae Stafford Akers. Helen was of the Baptist faith...

Obituary Leon Small, 72, of Niota, died Monday, Nov. 19, 2012, at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville. He was retired from the McMinn County Highway Department after many years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Glaphrie Small; two brothers, John and Jim Small; and one sister, Anna Goins; and one grandson,...

Obituary Karl R. Steward, 56, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN passed away Sunday, May 5, 2013, in a Chattanooga hospital. Karl was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather. Karl was born on March 13th, 1957 in Cleveland a son of the late James J. and Wanda B. Steward. He graduated from Cleveland High School. He was employed...

Obituary Eddie Young, 48, a lifelong resident of Old Fort, TN went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday morning, October 27, 2013. Eddie was born on February 28th, 1965 in Cleveland, TN a son of the Anna Lou Baxter. He graduated from Polk County High School in 1983. Eddie was a member of the South Cleveland Church...

Obituary Babette "Betty" LaFex, 84, went to be with Our Lord on Thursday, Jan. 31, 2013, at Sweetwater Hospital. She was born on Jan. 17, 1929, and was preceded in death by her husband, Marshall F. LaFex; and one twin daughter, Anita Hausmann LaFex. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Barbara H. and J.B. Meadows Jr. of Ten Mile; one...

Obituary Ricki Lee Horton, 56, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Friday morning, June 8, 2012 in a local hospital. Ricki was born in Grand Rapids, MI on August 27, 1955 a son of the late Richard L. and Geraldine M. Horton. Ricki worked as a truck driver until his retirement. Ricki a veteran of the United States...

Obituary Edward F. Gates, 80, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away peacefully on Saturday night, February 16th, 2013 surrounded by his family. Edward was a lifelong resident of this area being born in Cleveland on September 25, 1932 a son of the late Austin & Bertie Gates. He was of the Baptist faith. Edward was a veteran of the...

Obituary Thomas Ray “Tom” Geren, 58, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Thursday morning, March 21st, 2013 at his home. Tom was a lifelong resident of this area being born in Cleveland on April 8th, 1954 a son of the late Gean Thomas Geren. He was of the Christian faith. Tom was employed with Bradley Health Care and...

Obituary Bobby “Jack” Hughes, 78, of Oldfort, TN passed away on Tuesday December 10, 2013 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on January 25, 1935 to the late Wigh and Edna Hughes. For 35 years and up to the recent months, Jack worked in the flame hardening industry and took great pride in his work. In...

Obituary Michael Lynn Jones, 34, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on December 17th, 2012. He was of the Baptist faith. Michael was an employee of the Cleveland Daily Banner for eleven years. He enjoyed coaching little league baseball, collecting movies, and listing to music. He will be forever remembered for his beautiful smile. He is preceded in death...