Ruth Burnette
Nov 14, 2021
Ruth Lee Burnette, 93, of Ocoee, TN passed away on November 14, 2021. She was born on October 18, 1928 to the late Jess and Alice Randolph. Ruth was a gifted seamstress and she loved working in her flower garden. She also enjoyed fishing, swimming, and being outside. Those who knew Ruth, know that she kept a very clean house...
Barbara Jean "Tootsie" Akins
Nov 14, 2021
Barbara Jean “Tootie” Akins passed away on Sunday, November 14, 2021 She was born on October 7, 1937 to the late Warren G. “Big Boy” and Pauline Beard, and was a lifelong resident of Benton. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Kenneth Akins; three brothers, Jeffrey, Jimmy Randall, and Don Beard;...
Brenda Dean Howard
Nov 14, 2021
Brenda Dean Howard, 63, passed away on November 14, 2021, surrounded by her family. Born December 7, 1957, to the late Lawrence and Georgia Sergent in Cincinnati, Ohio. Brenda was of the Baptist faith and loved decorating. She saw the best in everyone and loved spending time with her grandchildren. Brenda always had a positive attitude and was a happy...
Mark Parris
Nov 14, 2021
Mark William Parris September 9, 1956 – November 14, 2021 Anyone who was lucky enough to know Mark Parris knows he could do anything he tried. Born to Doris Charlene Lacy and William Claude Parris in Chattanooga, Tennessee on September 9, 1956, he came into this world with a love of nature, hunting, and fishing. As a boy, he spent...
Jere Raymond Daniel
Nov 14, 2021
Jere Raymond Daniel, 62, of Cleveland, TN, went to be home with the Lord on Sunday, November 14th. He graduated from Central High School, Class of 1978. Jere will be remembered for his enormous smile, sense of humor, and generous heart. He loved his family and friends, UT football, and golfing with his buddies. He was loved by everyone that...
Louise Mcmillan Aikin Russell
Nov 13, 2021
Louise McMillan Aikin Russell was born on March 16, 1934 and died November 13, 2021. Her parents were Ella Louise McMillan and John Gaston Aikin III, from Stockton and Mobile AL. She graduated at age 17 from Murphy High School in Mobile, and went on to graduate from Southwestern at Memphis (now Rhodes College) with a Bachelor of Arts in...
May Ruth Hartman
Nov 13, 2021
May Ruth Hartman, 95, of Cleveland, TN passed away on November 13, 2021, just one day before what would have been the 69th wedding anniversary with her husband, Clarence. She was born on May 1, 1926 to the late William Kenneth and Jessie Ruth Stevenson. May Ruth loved flowers and gardening. She was gifted with a “green thumb.” Above all,...
Timothy Fred Sledge
Nov 13, 2021
Timothy Fred Sledge, 64, of Cleveland, TN passed away on November 13, 2021. He was born on December 3, 1956 in Cleveland, TN. Tim was a lifelong resident of this area. He loved collecting coins and Hot Wheels and was fascinated with old cars and attending car shows. He had a great sense of humor and was musically gifted. Tim...
Doris Patricia Rymer
Nov 13, 2021
Doris Patricia Rymer, 84, of Cleveland, TN passed away on November 13, 2021. She was born on May 18, 1937 to the late J.B. and Florence Poteet. Doris was a lifelong resident of this area and a faithful member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church. She grew up working on the farm and developed a strong work ethic. Doris retired from...
James Willard Ogle
Nov 13, 2021
James “Willard” Ogle, 87, passed away on November 13, 2021, at a local hospital. Born September 20, 1934, in Sevierville, TN, and was of the Christian faith. James was the owner of J & W Auto sales, enjoyed going on trips, working on cars and restoring them. He loved going out on outings with his children and grandchildren. Being able...